new Fenix flashlight - the L0P AAA

That does look like a little gem!:thumbup:

TAD gear has 'em listed at $5 more :thumbdn: than the L1P and available in mid-January.
 
There's a few places taking preorders for them already. It looks like the Arc AAA-P might be coming off my keychain. Fenix overrates the output of their lights, but even then, it'll smoke the Arc in terms of brightness (but not runtime).
 
I'm also looking at it to replace or supplement my Arc, which has been my EDC for a couple of years. The Arc AAA is nearly indestructible, but it's not nearly as bright compared to today's technology. It's really difficult to choose between the L0P and the L1P, though - the L1P runs on AAs (more capacity) and has a moddable clicky switch, but it's larger.
 
Luxeon bulb with AAA for 1.6 hours ?? Give me a break. A practical amount of light is about half of that I assume .You can' get something for nothing - brighter bulbs -shorter battery life . Smaller battery -shorter battery life.
 
morituri said:
It's really difficult to choose between the L0P and the L1P
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I have 3 L1Ps, an L2P and have a L0P on pre-order. Can't comment on the latter, but the L1P is a great light and has become my EDC (along with an Arc on my keychain). I use a rechargeable NiMH AA in the L1P for "free" light.

best regards
 
powernoodle said:
I use a rechargeable NiMH AA in the L1P for "free" light.

best regards
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How does this work out for you? How does it compare to a standard alkaline? What mAh is the NiMH rated at? What kind of useable runtime? Sorry for all the questions but I'm looking for my first decent light and this one seems to fit most of my criteria. Any input would be great! I'm curious to how it performs compared to the various mag lights which are all I've ever owned. Guess I'll just have to bite the bullet...

Ryan
 
I am not an expert in all the technical jargon. But knowing that lumens ratings is not the measure of brightness, I can still say that the L1P is exagerrated in lumens ratings (40+) from the manufacturer. Even with an Energizer lithium battery installed, its brightness just doesn' t even come close to a Surefire E2O with 25 lumens long burn time incandescent bulb. And certainly not close to the Surefire E1L series with 22 lumens rating! Don' t get me wrong. I do like the L1P as it is compact and uses a widely available and relatively inexpensive AA battery with reasonable runtime. It is a good choice for travelling or to serve as a backup light. It just won' t make the "tactical" blinding light category.

N.
 
I believe I read somewhere that an AA battery is more "efficient" than a AAA. I believe this to mean that you get a greater potential per mass/volume from an AA than a AAA.

Also, another thing I really appreciate about my L1P is that it's clicky activated. Having to turn a bezel or tailcap if you only need a few moments of light while walking about seems rather cumbersome IMO.
 
Nakano 2 said:
I am not an expert in all the technical jargon. But knowing that lumens ratings is not the measure of brightness, I can still say that the L1P is exagerrated in lumens ratings (40+) from the manufacturer. Even with an Energizer lithium battery installed, its brightness just doesn' t even come close to a Surefire E2O with 25 lumens long burn time incandescent bulb. And certainly not close to the Surefire E1L series with 22 lumens rating! Don' t get me wrong. I do like the L1P as it is compact and uses a widely available and relatively inexpensive AA battery with reasonable runtime. It is a good choice for travelling or to serve as a backup light. It just won' t make the "tactical" blinding light category.

N.
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I've left my L1P on for five continuous minutes without the bezel getting hot. I'm not sure about all Surefires, but I believe many of them would get rather hot after that time on.
 
Thirteenth Star said:
I've left my L1P on for five continuous minutes without the bezel getting hot. I'm not sure about all Surefires, but I believe many of them would get rather hot after that time on.
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because the SF's are a lot brighter, the fenix's are good lights but not nearly like a SF in the brightness category imho.
 
Based on the L1P I've ordered the L0P which should be available next week if I'm lucky. The L1P was a Christmas present and I've really enjoyed it. Although I don't have the ability to test the lumen output of my lights it has provided a good size/brightness package for many of my needs.
 
Anybody know what sort of warrenty comes with this light? I e-mailed them to ask that and where they were repaired. That was 2 weeks ago and am still waiting for a reply. If they break down, do we have to send them back to China?
 
I EDC a L1P, as well. The anodize has come off easier than I would have liked, being attached to my keychain, but it's a great EDC. Just a little on the big side, but not too bad, depending on personal taste. A fantastic AA light, AA being the key factor. I'm still on my first battery after over a month of intermittent use. Considering how long the battery has lasted under "normal" use, the L0P does seem attractive, but the diminished output is the caveat.

I've gotten very fast replies from Christina at Fenix, so far. I'd try emailing again.
 
The HA on the Fenix isn't as tough as it is on Surefires. I'm sure it's still technically "Level III", which is a military spec rating, but it isn't up to snuff compared to the hardest. Some pooh-pooh the finish on the Fenixs, but IMO, it's in line with the price. And in any case it's better than the level II that you see on Mags and such.
 
As for warranty issues I imagine it's cheaper for the distrbutor to just chuck the bad one and send you a new one.

PS what's the deal with that site, after several minutes the images still aren't loaded.
 
Thirteenth Star said:
I thought type III anodization was supposed to prevent the finish from coming off.
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any finish will scuff/scratch up, just the way it is.

some are worse than others, but all will scuff if something rubs on it, ya drop it, etc.
 
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