regarding the fenix LD20

[whats wrong with you all]

Hi guys

I have heard some rumours about the LD20 so I thought I'd get them clarified before I bought one.

Is it true that to use all of the modes the torch has, you have to use Ni-MH batteries? I heard this in one of the reviews of the torch.

Also, there seems to be many different versions of the torch. I know the R4/R5 difference, but is this the same as Q4/Q5 which I have seen listed on some sites?

Cheers in advance,

Chris.

 

[ateallthepies]

Depends on what colour batch your emitter is? Assuming you are talking about XPG LED's Cool white will give the highest flux/brightness with R3,R4 and R5. Then Outdoor white with R2, R3 and R4. You don't get to the Q codes until Neutral white with Q5, R2 and R3 and Q4 is only found in the 80-cri white colour group and below.

http://www.cree.com/products/pdf/XLampXP-G.pdf

Steve.

 

[whats wrong with you all]

Thanks Steve.
Do you know anything about the battery type problem with the torch?

 

[ateallthepies]

Yes it seems the XPG-R4 will only work in high on lithium AA's as per a Selfbuilt review http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...views-RUNTIMES-BEAMSHOTS-COMPARISONS-and-more!

Not sure about the XPG-R5 version but I would assume it will too have the lithium issues?

Best get some Eneloops and you will be set for years!

Steve.

 

[whats wrong with you all]

brilliant thanks

I was planning on getting some enloops anyway, i just wanted to know if it could run with other batteries

 

[British Red]

Just get an LD25 - runs very happily on everything from cheap alkalines onwards. Mine was £30 and if I buy another torch it will be another LD25.

 

[whats wrong with you all]

think i'm going to stick with the LD20, but thanks for the advice anyway!