But even among high-power LED flashlights there are significant differences in technology, service and light output. And here it takes the Fenix PD35 with all CR123A powered flashlights in every way loose and need fear no comparison. The control of brightness and battery utilization is a class of its own at Fenix.
Comparable Tactical with ThruNite TN12-2014 ThruNite TN12 LED Flashlight: # 1 Maximum luminous flux 1050 ANSI Lumens with Cree XM-L2 U2 LED, 5 different lighting levels, waterproof to IPX-8, which significantly undercut the price of the PD35 with comparable performance , I have also acquired and evaluated the ThruNite and needs, so hard it is for me with objective comparison, sorry to say that I would opt for the ThruNite solely because of drastic price difference today.
Delivered the PD35 with the usual accessories such as holsters, strap, 2 CR123A Duracell batteries for immediate use and you staune- finally with a German language among others almost perfectly translated manual!
The housing appearance, material selection and processing are simply class. The belt clip is attached to the lamp body already. The contacts switch side and the light head with spring for batteries without remote positive terminal are each plated and should always ensure the best possible contact. The PD35 is digitally controlled electronically. This ensures the longest possible stamina and consistent brightness in the selected light levels.
The chock is right in the lamp head, the same time the cooling grooves incorporated. It has no effect as reliable as some otherwise be screwed metallic square rings with rounded lobes. For this chock should somewhat more lift off the reflector head and have less verundete bends.
The length measures approximately 140mm, the head diameter outside ca.24mm and weight with high quality 18650 battery ca.138g.
The switching concept is as of Fenix usual and expected, absolutely exemplary. A, - is turned down at the main switch, the light levels are on the side, large well here to ertastenden side switch in lamp head, elected. The side switch with a crisp, very good, listen - and tactile feedback. In winter, when wearing gloves easy to operate. The main switch at the rear works very well.
There are five! continuous lighting modes and a selectable by prolonged pressure strobing. The gradations range of Eco 10 lumens, approximately 140h up to Turbo 850 lumens with a run time of about 1h 15min. The other stages are 45 lumen 170 and lumen 450 lumen. The last selected constant light level is stored and directly elected at the next use. Short term: up to 900 lumens can be achieved according to the manufacturer when using CR123A.
So phenomenal bright light in the brightest stage. Let's be honest with ourselves again. Good to know that the PD35 Fenix via one of the currently most effective LED chips from Cree and a brilliant electronic control verfügt- Still more light nobody really needs. Even deviations of several hundred lumens are not even recognizable without direct comparison usually. In principle, high-power LED lamps are very bright and win every comparison with standard bulbs flashlights vastly!
In practice, low values are always more used to the battery, - to extend battery life.
The values were determined in accordance with Fenix according to ANSI / NEMA FL1 standard and Fenix 18650 batteries. Deviations may arise depending on the real capacity / high-current output of the brand batteries used batteries. Experience has shown that the endurance values using 18650 branded batteries unlike CR123A increase again significantly.
To this end, it must be mentioned that, as a rule for walks which are expected to 45 lumens, 29h running time for most people completely sufficient and therefore not equal to all mindfulness is gerichet on due to the bright light.
The ECO mode is much brighter than one would suspect the value objectively and just dark enough to be able to glare writings in books, for example, at night in bed or in a tent when camping, reading. Quite close attention poor walks are possible with this light level.
From turbo level is turned down due to the greater heat generation and lower cooling effect of the LED chip by the rather smaller construction after about 5 minutes in high. Low battery indicator - battery power is displayed and compensated by respective down-regulation in a lower light level.
In almost exhausted batteries / accumulators the display from the ECO mode is carried out by corresponding flashes three times in five minutes.
The light output is the data corresponding phenomenal and not worse than, say, that of NiteCore EA4, P16 and others. This can only produce a greater range by larger reflector diameter.
The spot is amazing in the PD35 through the relatively small diameter reflector, really bright enough to be seen all the surrounding outer ring of light to illuminate the immediate area while walking.
The light color is used not as many Fenix to a cold Weis. There is a slight tendency to yellow. Colours are thus very well reproduced. Very pleasant.
The headlight range is specify with 185 meters which, given the aforementioned slim design is high and not least the XM-L2 (U2) Cree chips is owed.
Conclusion:
Unrestricted buy recommendation for fans of high-quality LED flashlights.
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