EDC: Fenix P1D CE vs Romisen RC-C3

awid

Newly Enlightened
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Sep 1, 2009
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I'm looking into what would make the best EDC.

The Romisen RC-C3 with the Q5 from Shining Beam is the more attractive offer in terms of money at ~$24.

The Fenix P1D CE would be around ~$55.

They are both roughly the same size and output the only difference I see is the price.

I'm curious how many of you flashaholics own both and can tell me which is the better value and why?

Thanks.
 

recDNA

Flashaholic
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Jun 2, 2009
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I carry the P1D although I have more expensive lights I COULD carry. I really like the beam profile...low is great in theaters (although many here would consider the low too bright I must be blind because it is just right for me) and the medium is super for parking lots. I rarely use high because it requires an extra twist, gets hot faster, and doesn't look much brighter than medium to the naked eye.

There are no artifacts and the hotspot seems to just blend into the spill rather than a thrower-type perfectly defined blinding inner circle that makes the spill look dim in comparison.

I've never seen beamshots of the Romisen RC-C3 Cree but I would love to if somebody has one.
 
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