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Fenix LD10 Pass Around
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That's pretty nice of you to do. I got an LD10 for my wife awhile back, and really like it. I may have to pick up one of those diffusers, even though they look a bit odd.
So does anyone have any impressions of the light and it's use around the house/camp?
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I have it now and am in the process of taking pictures and the like.
I will post asap!
TF
I will post asap!
TF
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I just PMed Talfuchre to take a few batteries out of the package that is going around. Also, can everyone just insure it for $50 instead of $60. By removing a few few batteries and insuring for $50, it will save $2-3 dollars shipping for everyone (apparently over 13 ounces and insurance over $50 makes a big difference). If you have fresh AAs can you use those instead of the ones that are in the package? I figured if 3-4 of you have AAs lying around, it is worth everyone saving on shipping. Also, I put the batteries in a County Comm battery holder. Can you make sure that gets back to me? Thanks.
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I got this light a while back and I am sorry it has taken me this long to post up. I have been testing it - just hadn't had a chance to take pictures. I am sending it out to the next person today.
Fenix LD-10 with Diffuser and Two Battery Holders:
Length: 3.908
Width (at widest): 0.9308
Width (as thinnest): 0.748
Finish: Matte Black Type 3 Annodizing.
Material: T6 Aluminum
Bulb Life: Rated at 50,000 hours.
Length of Diffuser: 3.333
Length of Flashlight with Diffuser: 6.527
Warranty: One Year.
Modes:
General Mode: 1) 9 Lumens 2) 47 Lumens 3) 94 Lumens 4) SOS strobe.
Turbo Mode: 1) 120 Lumens 2) SOS strobe.
Weight: Less than 3 ounces with battery.
Fit and Finish: I am always amazed by higher end flashlights. The milling and finish are essentially perfect. The knurling is deep and even without being painful to use the rest of the turning and milling is even with great tolerances. The lazer engraving is even and unobtrusive. The serial number is clean and easy to read.
Use of the Flashlight:
I used this flashlight around the house, for general use, at night in a simulated camping situation. The flashlight was easy to use. It was small - but allowed for many different types of holds with ease. The waterproofing was good as I dunked this flashlight in a bucket of water a few times with little effect. I simulated rain with the hose and found the grip to be good and the flashlight uneffected.
What I was looking for in a flashlight was one that was light, unobtrusive, fit easuly in my pack, and could be used in a myriad of situations. What I liked about the LD10 was that it was easy to adjust. To change from General Mode to Turbo Mode you simply twist the bevel. To change the brightness within the mode you simply 1/2 click the button.
Another think I enjoyed about this light was how bright it was with only using one AA battery. You can certainly find brighter flashlights for the size - but they take special batteries, batteries that are not available at any general store on the trail. I was torn about what flashlight to get next for my pack - but I think the LD-10 with its versatility and its ability to become a survival flashlight when needed.
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Fenix LD-10 with Diffuser and Two Battery Holders:
Length: 3.908
Width (at widest): 0.9308
Width (as thinnest): 0.748
Finish: Matte Black Type 3 Annodizing.
Material: T6 Aluminum
Bulb Life: Rated at 50,000 hours.
Length of Diffuser: 3.333
Length of Flashlight with Diffuser: 6.527
Warranty: One Year.
Modes:
General Mode: 1) 9 Lumens 2) 47 Lumens 3) 94 Lumens 4) SOS strobe.
Turbo Mode: 1) 120 Lumens 2) SOS strobe.
Weight: Less than 3 ounces with battery.
Fit and Finish: I am always amazed by higher end flashlights. The milling and finish are essentially perfect. The knurling is deep and even without being painful to use the rest of the turning and milling is even with great tolerances. The lazer engraving is even and unobtrusive. The serial number is clean and easy to read.
Use of the Flashlight:
I used this flashlight around the house, for general use, at night in a simulated camping situation. The flashlight was easy to use. It was small - but allowed for many different types of holds with ease. The waterproofing was good as I dunked this flashlight in a bucket of water a few times with little effect. I simulated rain with the hose and found the grip to be good and the flashlight uneffected.
What I was looking for in a flashlight was one that was light, unobtrusive, fit easuly in my pack, and could be used in a myriad of situations. What I liked about the LD10 was that it was easy to adjust. To change from General Mode to Turbo Mode you simply twist the bevel. To change the brightness within the mode you simply 1/2 click the button.
Another think I enjoyed about this light was how bright it was with only using one AA battery. You can certainly find brighter flashlights for the size - but they take special batteries, batteries that are not available at any general store on the trail. I was torn about what flashlight to get next for my pack - but I think the LD-10 with its versatility and its ability to become a survival flashlight when needed.
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Comparison with Maglite 2 AA flashlight:
I normally simply toss a Maglight in my pack when heading out. The LD10 was lighter, brighter, and more versatile. The only advantage that the Maglight had over the LD10 was that you could change the spill and focus of the beam. This didn't seem to matter to the LD10 as it was so much brighter that any advantage the Maglight had seemed to be negated.
Here is the maglight on my back fence from 15 feet:
Here is the LD10 in general mode:
LD10 Turbo Mode:
The pictures are not the best. My camera seemed to want to fight me on that. The anecdotal evidence was that the general mode was about as bright at the Maglight on fine focus - the Turbo mode was MUCH brighter.
Comparison with Fenix TK10:
The TK10 is a tactical flashlight that is a larger, takes two special batteries, and is heavier. The TK10 does not have an SOS mode but it brighter in all modes than the LD10. However, you sacrifice weight (nearly 3 times heavier) and size:
TK10 in general mode:
LD10 in general mode:
TK10 in Turbo Mode:
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I normally simply toss a Maglight in my pack when heading out. The LD10 was lighter, brighter, and more versatile. The only advantage that the Maglight had over the LD10 was that you could change the spill and focus of the beam. This didn't seem to matter to the LD10 as it was so much brighter that any advantage the Maglight had seemed to be negated.
Here is the maglight on my back fence from 15 feet:
Here is the LD10 in general mode:
LD10 Turbo Mode:
The pictures are not the best. My camera seemed to want to fight me on that. The anecdotal evidence was that the general mode was about as bright at the Maglight on fine focus - the Turbo mode was MUCH brighter.
Comparison with Fenix TK10:
The TK10 is a tactical flashlight that is a larger, takes two special batteries, and is heavier. The TK10 does not have an SOS mode but it brighter in all modes than the LD10. However, you sacrifice weight (nearly 3 times heavier) and size:
TK10 in general mode:
LD10 in general mode:
TK10 in Turbo Mode:
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LD10 In Turbo Mode:
Again the pictures don't show very well - but the general mode of the TK10 is about as bright as the Turbo Mode on the LD10 and the TK10's turbo mode is nearly twice as bright as the Turbo mode on the LD10.
Use of the Diffuser:
One thing I really liked was that you could add a diffuser to this light. It made reading very easy. I used it to read multiple nights in bed - and when I remembered I could set it flat on the bottom bezel - it sat up like a candle and was plenty bright for reading and map use.
One should use the diffuser in the 9 lumens general mode as that is plenty bright for reading and allows the battery to survive the longest.
Case:
The case was made of cordura and very tough. It had a D ring to be hung from a small 'beener or your neck if needed. It had a velcro back that allowed you to hook it to your belt without taking your belt off - and another loop to allow you to loop it on your belt more permanently.
Odds and Ends:
The flashlight also comes with a lanyard, extra o-rings, and an extra button boot in case you rip the old one One note - you will need a pair of Cir clip Pliers to replace the button.
SOS Mode:
The SOS mode was really cool. When you 1/2 click the button four times (in general mode - from the off position) it blinks three times rapidly to tell you what mode it is in. Then it blinks 1,2,3 times then pauses for two full seconds. I really like this option - although - in testing it - it made me a bit sick. You don't want to look directly into the light.
Strobe Mode: If you turn the bezel to Turbo Mode and then 1/2 click the button it goes into strobe mode. This will likely send a person with epileptic person into a seizure if they are succeptable - be careful. However, this mode is guaranteed to get attention. It is super bright and super annoying!
General Impressions:
For the price - about 50 dollars - this would be a great backpacking flashlight or a smaller PSK flashlight. It is made for survival situations and I really enjoyed using it.
TF
Again the pictures don't show very well - but the general mode of the TK10 is about as bright as the Turbo Mode on the LD10 and the TK10's turbo mode is nearly twice as bright as the Turbo mode on the LD10.
Use of the Diffuser:
One thing I really liked was that you could add a diffuser to this light. It made reading very easy. I used it to read multiple nights in bed - and when I remembered I could set it flat on the bottom bezel - it sat up like a candle and was plenty bright for reading and map use.
One should use the diffuser in the 9 lumens general mode as that is plenty bright for reading and allows the battery to survive the longest.
Case:
The case was made of cordura and very tough. It had a D ring to be hung from a small 'beener or your neck if needed. It had a velcro back that allowed you to hook it to your belt without taking your belt off - and another loop to allow you to loop it on your belt more permanently.
Odds and Ends:
The flashlight also comes with a lanyard, extra o-rings, and an extra button boot in case you rip the old one One note - you will need a pair of Cir clip Pliers to replace the button.
SOS Mode:
The SOS mode was really cool. When you 1/2 click the button four times (in general mode - from the off position) it blinks three times rapidly to tell you what mode it is in. Then it blinks 1,2,3 times then pauses for two full seconds. I really like this option - although - in testing it - it made me a bit sick. You don't want to look directly into the light.
Strobe Mode: If you turn the bezel to Turbo Mode and then 1/2 click the button it goes into strobe mode. This will likely send a person with epileptic person into a seizure if they are succeptable - be careful. However, this mode is guaranteed to get attention. It is super bright and super annoying!
General Impressions:
For the price - about 50 dollars - this would be a great backpacking flashlight or a smaller PSK flashlight. It is made for survival situations and I really enjoyed using it.
TF
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Thank you, Talfuchre. Awesome pictures and review. You gave the light its first swim. I really like the small Fenix lights, and I appreciate the time and effort you put into the review.
You might have to think of another career besides hand modeling.
You might have to think of another career besides hand modeling.
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Well - I shouldn't paint the spare room right before pictures.
TF
TF
The light came in today!
The pouch fits nice and tight and has 3 different places to attach to things.
Lined up with next to my UF-602a (cheap fenix knock-off LED), Surefire E1e (incandescent) , and prototype RC izula.
The antiroll design is great, which my surefire has, but not my UF.
Candle mode! Great option for many situations. One of the things that sold me on the UF was the ability to do this, but the surefire cannot.
The other two lights matched the LD10 on medium, but on high and turbo, there was no comparison.
The LD10 is a great light, definitely next on my list. It combines all the features I like into one compact, bright, light. I was weary about all the different modes, but after a minute I got the hang of it and think it works flawlessly. I'm going to keep playing with it and give a final review in the end.
And thank you for the opportunity to try it out!
The pouch fits nice and tight and has 3 different places to attach to things.
Lined up with next to my UF-602a (cheap fenix knock-off LED), Surefire E1e (incandescent) , and prototype RC izula.
The antiroll design is great, which my surefire has, but not my UF.
Candle mode! Great option for many situations. One of the things that sold me on the UF was the ability to do this, but the surefire cannot.
The other two lights matched the LD10 on medium, but on high and turbo, there was no comparison.
The LD10 is a great light, definitely next on my list. It combines all the features I like into one compact, bright, light. I was weary about all the different modes, but after a minute I got the hang of it and think it works flawlessly. I'm going to keep playing with it and give a final review in the end.
And thank you for the opportunity to try it out!
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Im in , Thanks for the chance .
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MrPink - Good pics! Thanks.
TF
TF
Thanks! The house just got the floor done so now I have a nice indoor place to take pictures now.
I played with it some more and the LD10 gives off a nice white hue. My fenix knock off has noticeably bluer tint, and since the surefire is incandescent, it gives off a warm natural light color.
I played with it some more and the LD10 gives off a nice white hue. My fenix knock off has noticeably bluer tint, and since the surefire is incandescent, it gives off a warm natural light color.
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The diffuser is separate for $5. It is what I think makes it a great camp light. The ability to use it as a very light weight lantern and then also use it as a flashlight.
https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_38&products_id=339
They also make a headband to turn it into a headlamp.
https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_38&products_id=659
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LD10 In Turbo Mode:
Odds and Ends:
The flashlight also comes with a lanyard, extra o-rings, and an extra button boot in case you rip the old one One note - you will need a pair of Cir clip Pliers to replace the button.
Great passaround. May I ask what make and model the other flashlight in this picture is?
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That other "flashlight" only has a 5-10 second light output, low lumen, and gets very hot.
It looks to be a K & M match case, but Talfuchre is pretty good with metal, and may have made his own.https://www.kmmatchcase.com/shop/findex.php?cid=106&p=102&PHPSESSID=b0e0769acf59eb15978efc936a11d5f1