Fenix Lights at SHOT Show 2009

GearBuyersGuide Says:

Feb 13, 2009 - Ahh.. thanks for explaining. I didn't think of that

balaclavaman Says:

Feb 16, 2009 - What light is the small one he uses at 3:40?

gripperace13 Says:

Feb 18, 2009 - The small light is an Olive L0D-CE, maybe the Q4 version.

Microvisc Says:

Feb 20, 2009 - How long will the TK40 run on a Level of 630Lumen?

crumbub Says:

Feb 22, 2009 - These are some specs... not sure if the modes are going to stay in this order...: - Fenix said the light has an up to 630 lumens output. 2- 8 levels in 2 groups. they are: 630lumens (1hour), 13lumens (130hous), 93lumens (11hours), 277lumens (4.5hours) ; Burst flash , slow flash , SOS, quick flash. 3- Fenix said the output is regulated. 4- 4 / 8 pcs of 1.5V AA batteries. 5- Length:208mm ; house dia. : 39.4mm 6- tailstanding clickie.

Microvisc Says:

Feb 23, 2009 - Maybe they will bring out a "tuned" Version of TK40 with the possibility to use 18650.

x2x3x2 Says:

Jun 19, 2009 - About 1 hour 51 minutes when using Eneloop rechargeable batteries.

hugo2x Says:

Jul 25, 2009 - 18650 are the way to go

wreckinderivative Says:

Aug 3, 2009 - What a complicated flashlight to use.

GearBuyersGuide Says:

Aug 3, 2009 - which one?

wreckinderivative Says:

Aug 4, 2009 - The very first one that requires you to manipulate two different controls to wade through all modes, some with questionable practicality like the SOS mode. Now, that's a flashlight that needs a manual or a lesson to use.

GearBuyersGuide Says:

Aug 4, 2009 - I think that one works the same as the TA30 we are currently testing. It has a ring that rotates to the 4 modes, then a click switch.. Not brain surgery, and I like that one click = one mode (unlike some of the click / codes others use) So I don't care if you buy it or not, I'm just trying to say it's not all that complicated to operate

DaOneAndOnly3 Says:

Aug 16, 2009 - How similar are the Fenix lights compared to Surefire lights?

GearBuyersGuide Says:

Aug 16, 2009 - Fenix are good ,but prolly not as rugged Although my Fenix lights have taken a lot of abuse so far

LEXPIX Says:

Aug 30, 2009 - Funny how it is compared to SureFires oldest, weakest LED light. I wonder how the test would fair against the SureFire LX2. :-) I do like that Fenix can run on standard AA batteries which SF cannot.

GearBuyersGuide Says:

Aug 30, 2009 - true, of course.. but he is trying to sell Fenix, not SF..

theadmiralburns Says:

Aug 31, 2009 - The 6P LED isn't Surefire's weakest, or oldest light by any means. First off, the 6P was originally an incandescent light. He is comparing one of Surefire's two best-selling lights, which has a price-point of $89 MSRP to a "tactical" Fenix of similar purpose. The Fenix is likely somewhere in the $45-85 range. Fenix isn't any better than but they are certainly excellent quality. I dare you to find a Surefire that's brighter than a Fenix at the same price point.

theadmiralburns Says:

Aug 31, 2009 - A Surefire LX2 is a $200 light. The most expensive Fenix light I'm aware of is the TK40 for $160, and it will DESTROY an LX2 with 630 friggin lumens for 2 hours!. Of course, it's not a fair comparison since the TK40 takes like 8 AA's. For a fair comparison, how about a 225 lumen TA30 for $90, less than half the price of the Surefire LX2.

LEXPIX Says:

Aug 31, 2009 - It is their weakest 'LED" light. I'm aware of the history of the 6P Good point about comparing the nearest best selling price point light. Bottom line, Surefire market is different from Fenix. Secondly, the overseas labor costs surely contributes to the cheaper pricing as well. Both are good companies with good products. I have many from each camp. Yes, SF are a bit pricey, and yes Fenix are cheaper.

GearBuyersGuide Says:

Sep 1, 2009 - good points

krazYFaic Says:

Sep 4, 2009 - surefire might not be the brightest but they're still quite hard ass. can't wait to buy one... might also get a fenix ld20. is the ld20 durable when it comes to being dropped like for example the stairs?

GearBuyersGuide Says:

Sep 4, 2009 - I haven't dropped mine down concrete stairs or anything, but it's taken some normal abuse, falling off tables, etc.. it's about medium rugged in my book

aybesee123 Says:

Sep 10, 2009 - You can run it for half the time by using 4 aa.

BenX74 Says:

Oct 27, 2009 - The only thing I always hated on the otherwise outstanding Fenix lights was tha absence of a decent belt clip and much worse, all those useless modes making the handling of the light uncomfortable. Sine they solved ALL of this with their new PD10, I'll defenately going to own a fenix soon!

platyplaya Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - Surefire makes their lights DURABLE, this is partly why they haven't gone into the realm of 5 or 6 brightness levels (they canceled their Invictus because it didn't meet their robust standards). Their lights are pricey but they are reliable, and they have the best warranty of any product I've ever purchased. That is factored into the cost.