Comments on: Fenix LD20 LED Flashlight Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:27:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Mike http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-45781 Mike Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:07:06 +0000 #comment-45781 @Borat: LED lenser lights are not regulated, meaning they begin to lose brightness as soon as you start using it. Fenix lights are regulated and maintain a constant brightness until just before the battery runs out. For detailed flashight info, check out www.candlepowerforums.com and www.light-reviews.com. @Keith Anderson: Yes CR123 lights have their advantages, but sometime try to buy a CR123 battery at a convenience store. This keeps me from using one as my EDC light. It would be a problem to be away from home and need a replacement battery and not be able to find one. In addition, all of my gadgets I travel with use AAA batteries, meaning I only need to carry one type of battery with me when I travel. @Borat: LED lenser lights are not regulated, meaning they begin to lose brightness as soon as you start using it. Fenix lights are regulated and maintain a constant brightness until just before the battery runs out. For detailed flashight info, check out http://www.candlepowerforums.com and http://www.light-reviews.com.

@Keith Anderson: Yes CR123 lights have their advantages, but sometime try to buy a CR123 battery at a convenience store. This keeps me from using one as my EDC light. It would be a problem to be away from home and need a replacement battery and not be able to find one. In addition, all of my gadgets I travel with use AAA batteries, meaning I only need to carry one type of battery with me when I travel.

]]> By: BORAT http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-39383 BORAT Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:26:31 +0000 #comment-39383 what do you guys... recommend? fenix or led lenser..? im much into throw of the beam and total brightness,that can be use both indoor , outdoor.. what do you guys… recommend? fenix or led lenser..?

im much into throw of the beam and total brightness,that can be use both indoor , outdoor..

]]> By: neoseikan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-31071 neoseikan Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:04:49 +0000 #comment-31071 Hi. I am neoseikan, the producer of Neofab Legion II, the brightest single LED flashlight. Would you like to introduce this light in your blog? It has 742~748 real torch lumens. If you are interested, here is the link: http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=191371 Thank you! Hi. I am neoseikan, the producer of Neofab Legion II, the brightest single LED flashlight. Would you like to introduce this light in your blog? It has 742~748 real torch lumens.
If you are interested, here is the link: http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=191371

Thank you!

]]> By: John http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-29920 John Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:22:25 +0000 #comment-29920 Fenix offers a bike attachment for around $12. It has 2 thumbscrews to attach to the bike handlebar, and 2 to attach the flashlight. You leave the attachment on your bike and then you can remove the light. It has a 360 degree swivel for aiming. Check the fenix website and you'll see it there. I've been looking for a good light and think I'll pick up one of these LD 20s. thanks for the review! Fenix offers a bike attachment for around $12. It has 2 thumbscrews to attach to the bike handlebar, and 2 to attach the flashlight. You leave the attachment on your bike and then you can remove the light. It has a 360 degree swivel for aiming. Check the fenix website and you’ll see it there.

I’ve been looking for a good light and think I’ll pick up one of these LD 20s. thanks for the review!

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-29221 Julie Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:52:10 +0000 #comment-29221 @Chris Owens: Great idea for flashlight use - bike light! How are you going to mount it? @Chris Owens: Great idea for flashlight use – bike light! How are you going to mount it?

]]> By: Chris Owens http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-29209 Chris Owens Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:11:28 +0000 #comment-29209 I've got an LD20 (2xAA) and an LD01 (1xAAA, keychain). I've had the LD01 for 6 months and it's very, very bright and very reliable: I'm extremely pleased with it. For about twice the money of the Streamlight, it puts out about 4 times the light (80 lumens vs 20 lumens according to the specs). I got the LD20 for Christmas, and it's another huge step up in brightness (180 lumens) - I think it must be visible from space :-) . This sort of brightness in an everyday torch has simply not been possible until the last year or two with recent advances in white LEDs. Build quality seems high. I intend to use it on my bike - it has about the same performance as a bike light that's four or five times the money. I’ve got an LD20 (2xAA) and an LD01 (1xAAA, keychain). I’ve had the LD01 for 6 months and it’s very, very bright and very reliable: I’m extremely pleased with it. For about twice the money of the Streamlight, it puts out about 4 times the light (80 lumens vs 20 lumens according to the specs). I got the LD20 for Christmas, and it’s another huge step up in brightness (180 lumens) – I think it must be visible from space :-) . This sort of brightness in an everyday torch has simply not been possible until the last year or two with recent advances in white LEDs. Build quality seems high. I intend to use it on my bike – it has about the same performance as a bike light that’s four or five times the money.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-28977 Julie Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:01:31 +0000 #comment-28977 Mike: I just found it on Amazon.com for ~$17. Is this the one: http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-66318-MicroStream-Alkaline-Battery-Powered/dp/B00143JZ08 Mike:
I just found it on Amazon.com for ~$17. Is this the one:

http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-66318-MicroStream-Alkaline-Battery-Powered/dp/B00143JZ08

]]> By: Mike http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-28964 Mike Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:32:14 +0000 #comment-28964 I love the Streamlight Microstream. I have never heard a bad review of one either. I got to see one and I should have bought it. The nest time I have one in front of me I will buy it. They are only like $20.00 But, they are very nice little lights. I love the Streamlight Microstream. I have never heard a bad review of one either. I got to see one and I should have bought it. The nest time I have one in front of me I will buy it. They are only like $20.00 But, they are very nice little lights.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-28953 Julie Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:21:35 +0000 #comment-28953 Mike: I've not reviewed the Fenix E01. The LD20 was the first one I ever tried. No, haven't reviewed the Streamlight Microstream. Do you recommend it? If so, I'll have to check into it. It's not fair for me to compare Fenix to LED Lenser when I've only reviewed one Fenix light so far versus several LED Lenser lights. :) Mike:
I’ve not reviewed the Fenix E01. The LD20 was the first one I ever tried. No, haven’t reviewed the Streamlight Microstream. Do you recommend it? If so, I’ll have to check into it.
It’s not fair for me to compare Fenix to LED Lenser when I’ve only reviewed one Fenix light so far versus several LED Lenser lights. :)

]]> By: Mike Orr http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-28921 Mike Orr Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:39:38 +0000 #comment-28921 Hello, Geakz made mention that you had done a review on the Fenix EO1? I could not find it. Also have you ever reviewed the Streamlight Microstream? How does one get into the reviewing business? I love toys, and would love to review torches and various other geeky items. Also in your opinion who did you think had the better product Fenix or LED Lenser? I am looking at both. I am mainly trying to find out if the LED Lensers are durable and if the battery life is true on the website or if they are exgagerated. You have wonderful reviews, I am really glad that I found your site. Hello,

Geakz made mention that you had done a review on the Fenix EO1? I could not find it. Also have you ever reviewed the Streamlight Microstream? How does one get into the reviewing business? I love toys, and would love to review torches and various other geeky items.
Also in your opinion who did you think had the better product Fenix or LED Lenser? I am looking at both. I am mainly trying to find out if the LED Lensers are durable and if the battery life is true on the website or if they are exgagerated.
You have wonderful reviews, I am really glad that I found your site.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25408 Julie Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:56:35 +0000 #comment-25408 <p>Geakz:</p> <p>I'm pretty sure that they are made in China...</p> <p>Cool idea for a new site feature!</p> <p>Julie</p> Geakz:

I’m pretty sure that they are made in China…

Cool idea for a new site feature!

Julie

]]> By: Geakz http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25407 Geakz Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:48:36 +0000 #comment-25407 <p>I have the Fenix E01 which you also reviewed - which is why it's on my keychain presently. This model might very well find it's way onto my Christmas list.</p> <p>By the way, have you ever considered adding a category of "manufactured in:" to your Review at a Glance? There may be readers who might be more inclined to buy a product if it is 'Made in the USA'. Are Fenix flashlights? Thanks.</p> <p><em>[Edited at November 19, 2008 13:50:37 PM.]</em></p> I have the Fenix E01 which you also reviewed – which is why it’s on my keychain presently. This model might very well find it’s way onto my Christmas list.

By the way, have you ever considered adding a category of “manufactured in:” to your Review at a Glance? There may be readers who might be more inclined to buy a product if it is ‘Made in the USA’. Are Fenix flashlights? Thanks.

[Edited at November 19, 2008 13:50:37 PM.]

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25406 Julie Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:39:44 +0000 #comment-25406 <p>Hai:</p> <p>Thanks for the advice. I'll try that next time for sure.</p> <p>Keith:</p> <p>220! Now I need to try that light for sure! :o)</p> Hai:

Thanks for the advice. I’ll try that next time for sure.

Keith:

220! Now I need to try that light for sure! :o )

]]> By: Keith Anderson http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25405 Keith Anderson Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:55:49 +0000 #comment-25405 <p>Yes, AAs are cheap and ubiquitous, but cr123s give you twice the power in a smaller, lighter package. You can buy 2 Surefire CR123s at Lowes for under $5, and you can also get a rechargable version. My Fenix PD30 puts out 220 lumens in turbo (yes, it goes to 11...), but is only 4 5/8 in x 13/16 in and weighs 1.7 oz empty. It lives in its (supplied) holster on my belt all the time. Personally, I think the more light/smaller package outweighs the "batteries not as easy to find as AAs." Oh, and its $2 cheaper.</p> <p><em>[Edited at November 18, 2008 14:56:41 PM.]</em></p> Yes, AAs are cheap and ubiquitous, but cr123s give you twice the power in a smaller, lighter package. You can buy 2 Surefire CR123s at Lowes for under $5, and you can also get a rechargable version. My Fenix PD30 puts out 220 lumens in turbo (yes, it goes to 11…), but is only 4 5/8 in x 13/16 in and weighs 1.7 oz empty. It lives in its (supplied) holster on my belt all the time. Personally, I think the more light/smaller package outweighs the “batteries not as easy to find as AAs.” Oh, and its $2 cheaper.

[Edited at November 18, 2008 14:56:41 PM.]

]]> By: Hai http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25404 Hai Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:47:19 +0000 #comment-25404 <p>Julie, I am always drooling for one of those Surefire flashlights, but this one can be had for a bout half of the price and it uses AA battery. Wow!</p> <p>I would like to suggest a way to make photographs for comparison purpose: before taking the first photo (the turbo mode), record the aperture and shutter speed. Put your camera into manual mode with those settings and take the second picture. This way, you compare apple to apple. Cheers.</p> Julie,
I am always drooling for one of those Surefire flashlights, but this one can be had for a bout half of the price and it uses AA battery. Wow!

I would like to suggest a way to make photographs for comparison purpose: before taking the first photo (the turbo mode), record the aperture and shutter speed. Put your camera into manual mode with those settings and take the second picture. This way, you compare apple to apple. Cheers.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25403 Julie Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:24:00 +0000 #comment-25403 <p>Sebastien,</p> <p>If you continue to unscrew the head, it will come off and expose the batteries...</p> <p>You can use the LD20 as a candle though. It can stand up on its tailcap.</p> Sebastien,

If you continue to unscrew the head, it will come off and expose the batteries…

You can use the LD20 as a candle though. It can stand up on its tailcap.

]]> By: Sebastien Comtois http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/17/fenix_ld20_led_flashlight_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25402 Sebastien Comtois Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:12:03 +0000 #comment-25402 <p>Hi Julie,</p> <p>I the unscrewing of the head allows for a 'lantern' mode, as with the old Maglite flashlight? If you keep unscrewing, maybe you could allow for the light to show 360 degrees in all directions; would be useful with the kids in the tent for example ;)</p> Hi Julie,

I the unscrewing of the head allows for a ‘lantern’ mode, as with the old Maglite flashlight? If you keep unscrewing, maybe you could allow for the light to show 360 degrees in all directions; would be useful with the kids in the tent for example ;)

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