Fenix L1D-CE (Cree Edition LED) Digital LED Flashlight (6 Output levels) - 90 Lumens with one AA battery
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Manufacturer: FenixModel: L1D-CE
Color: Black
Product features:
- Uses a new 50,000-hour Premium Cree 7090 XR-E LED, superior to the Luxeon V
- 2 models, 6 output Levels: Turbo Mode: 90 lumens (1.5 hours), Strobe; General Mode: 9 lumens, 40 lumens, 80 lumens, SOS with the button and bezel
- Made of aerospace grade aluminum. Type III hard anodized anti-scratch finish.
- Brighter than all 3W Luxeon flashlights
- Limited lifetime warranty. Repair is free but you will be charged for the cost of parts.
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Fenix L1D-CE (Cree Edition LED) Digital LED Flashlight (6 Output levels) - 90 Lumens with one AA battery
Customer Review: Best flashlight I've ever owned
Summary: 5 Stars
This is easily the best and brightest flashlight I've ever owned, and on a single AA battery no less! First, the obvious. It's super bright and gets about 3 hours on a single AA battery. The beam is perfect as well unlike a Mag which gets that center dark spot. The beam on this light is focused in the middle with a nice outer beam. It couldn't get more perfect.
Construction? Sturdy. It's made from aircraft grade aluminum so it's solid yet lightweight. The LED is encased in a sealed head so that you can't mess with it (actually voids the warranty to break it open). This is also nice because you don't get any dust on the inside of the head to mess with the perfect beam. The button on the back is encased in rubber for water resistance, and the battery cap has a rubber washer as well.
Functionality? Pretty good, but not perfect. There are 2 modes to this light. Normal and Hyper. In hyper mode, engaged by twisting the head to tight position, you have maximum output (brighter than any flashlight I've ever used) as well as a fast strobe that you can engage by half-depressing the button on the back. In normal mode, engaged by twisting the head to the right a bit, you have 4 different outputs: minimum, medium (adequate) and bright (slightly less than hyper) as well as an SOS beacon. The output is changed by half depressing the button on the back. The reason I say not perfect is because while switching modes, the last mode is SOS while I think SOS should only be able to be engaged by holding the button half down for 2 seconds. Not a big deal at all though.
Another nice feature is that the light always outputs maximum lumen. It does so until the battery dies, but it doesn't leave you in the dark. You get a blinking light. But being that you get around 3 - 5 hours on a single AA battery, it's not a big deal to carry another around with you.
Anyway, this light was totally worth the money. It fits nicely in my pocket, comes with a belt holder and an extra rubber button when the one on there wears out. It also has a wrist strap. It's the best light I've ever owned and probably will ever own.
If I have to come up with a criticism of this light, I'd say it's the battery cap (the piece on the back with the button on it that you unscrew to change the battery). Putting the battery cap back on with the spring there makes it a little difficult such that you could mess up the threading on the aluminum. Again, this is not a big deal, but I feel my glowing praise of this fine light should have some criticism. Perfect beam. Almost perfect construction.
Description of Fenix L1D-CE (Cree Edition LED) Digital LED Flashlight (6 Output levels) - 90 Lumens with one AA battery
The Fenix L1D-CE is an ingenious mini flashlight with brilliant brightness and a digital circuit with 2 output modes and 6 output levels that can be easily and conveniently slipped in your pocket/Belt holster. The maximum output is 90 Lumens and it lasts 1.5 hours with one AA alkaline battery. At economy mode, it produces 9 lumens for 25 hours. There are two modes of output - selected by turning the bezel (patented). The brightness can be adjusted by lightly pressing the tail switch. With the characteristic inbuilt current regulation circuit and stable high brightness, the Fenix L1D-CE is able to meet all your lighting needs whether you're a police officer, outdoor enthusiast or a person who appreciates a quality flashlight. Circuit Digitally Regulated for Constant Brightness. New ability to aid in an emergency. Super High brightness, Long Runtime, Compact size. Push button tail cap switch. Input voltage: 1.5V~4V; 3.85 inch(L) x 0.83 inch(Dia); 48-gram (excluding batteries); Available Color: Black; Comes with Belt holster, lanyard, spare o-ring, spare switch; Battery not included.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories