Conan
Newly Enlightened
Reviewer's note: This Fenix Flashlight was sent to me by the Philippine dealer of Fenix. It came with no accessories.
The arrival of the Fenix LD 15 test unit couldn't have come at a better time. You see my ITP A3 Titanium just recently conked out (around 6 months old quite disappointing) so I was in need of an EDC size flashlight.
Specs of the Fenix LD 15 copied from Fenix's web site:
• Cree XP-G LED (R4) with lifespan of 50,000 hours
• Two modes of output:High (117 lumens, 1.5hrs) -> Low (8 lumens, 39hrs)
(Tested with Ni-mh battery with actual capacity 2500mAh)
• Stable current regulated circuit, stable brightness
• Uses one 1.5V AA battery (ni-mh, alkaline)
• 80mm (Length) X 16.6mm (Diameter)
• 21-gram weight (excluding batteries)
• Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
• Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
• Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
• Toughened double ultra-clear glass lens
• Reliable twist switch
• Candle mode (Capable of standing up securely on a flat
surface to serve as a candle)
• Accessories: key ring, lanyard
I also recently acquired an ITP A2 EOS so I will include it in some pictures for comparison:
The Fenix LD 15 is just slightly longer than the ITP. The Fenix evidently has more knurling which gives a more "grippy" and secure feel in one's hands.
My test unit comes with an orange peel finish of the reflector. The beam projection is very floody with no visible rings (very useful for indoor purposes). The beam is cool white in color.
Here we see the brass head (great at dissipating heat on high mode) separated from the body.
Here we see the size comparison next to it's power source a Sanyo Eneloop AA.
I did some beam-shots in my driveway (all shots taken at shutter speed = 2 seconds, aperture F4, ISO 250, with the camera mounted on a tripod). Batteries used were AA Eneloops fresh off the charger. The distance of the flashlight to the target (my gate) is about 12 feet away:
Low mode of the ITP A2 - 1.5 lumens
Low mode of the Fenix LD 15 - 8 lumens
High mode of the ITP A2 - 80 lumens
High mode on the Fenix LD 15 117 lumens
Here we see the difference of the "floodier" beam of the Fenix as it also illuminates the ground area of the driveway.
Overall I really like the Fenix LD 15. It's size is just right for attaching it to my car keys. It has two useful output settings of 8 lm and 117 lm (quite bright for its size!). In the beginning I felt that it needed a medium setting just like the ITP A2 that I have, but in actual use the simple two power settings seem just right and adequate for EDC duties.
Handling the Fenix LD 15 exudes quality. The feel of turning the head to go through it's power settings is very smooth. I think this flashlight is a great addition to the Fenix line!
The arrival of the Fenix LD 15 test unit couldn't have come at a better time. You see my ITP A3 Titanium just recently conked out (around 6 months old quite disappointing) so I was in need of an EDC size flashlight.
Specs of the Fenix LD 15 copied from Fenix's web site:
• Cree XP-G LED (R4) with lifespan of 50,000 hours
• Two modes of output:High (117 lumens, 1.5hrs) -> Low (8 lumens, 39hrs)
(Tested with Ni-mh battery with actual capacity 2500mAh)
• Stable current regulated circuit, stable brightness
• Uses one 1.5V AA battery (ni-mh, alkaline)
• 80mm (Length) X 16.6mm (Diameter)
• 21-gram weight (excluding batteries)
• Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
• Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
• Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
• Toughened double ultra-clear glass lens
• Reliable twist switch
• Candle mode (Capable of standing up securely on a flat
surface to serve as a candle)
• Accessories: key ring, lanyard
I also recently acquired an ITP A2 EOS so I will include it in some pictures for comparison:
The Fenix LD 15 is just slightly longer than the ITP. The Fenix evidently has more knurling which gives a more "grippy" and secure feel in one's hands.
My test unit comes with an orange peel finish of the reflector. The beam projection is very floody with no visible rings (very useful for indoor purposes). The beam is cool white in color.
Here we see the brass head (great at dissipating heat on high mode) separated from the body.
Here we see the size comparison next to it's power source a Sanyo Eneloop AA.
I did some beam-shots in my driveway (all shots taken at shutter speed = 2 seconds, aperture F4, ISO 250, with the camera mounted on a tripod). Batteries used were AA Eneloops fresh off the charger. The distance of the flashlight to the target (my gate) is about 12 feet away:
Low mode of the ITP A2 - 1.5 lumens
Low mode of the Fenix LD 15 - 8 lumens
High mode of the ITP A2 - 80 lumens
High mode on the Fenix LD 15 117 lumens
Here we see the difference of the "floodier" beam of the Fenix as it also illuminates the ground area of the driveway.
Overall I really like the Fenix LD 15. It's size is just right for attaching it to my car keys. It has two useful output settings of 8 lm and 117 lm (quite bright for its size!). In the beginning I felt that it needed a medium setting just like the ITP A2 that I have, but in actual use the simple two power settings seem just right and adequate for EDC duties.
Handling the Fenix LD 15 exudes quality. The feel of turning the head to go through it's power settings is very smooth. I think this flashlight is a great addition to the Fenix line!
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