Fenix: E1

Fenix E1 runs on one AAA Cell flashlight with Nichia Regel LED. Body is built of Aluminium and is Anodized. Fenix E1 comes in a Blister Packaging, Key chain Attachment and an extra O ring and Instruction set is on Blister Packaging. Fenix E1 is simple to operate twisty. The build quality is good. Light output of Fenix E1 is in very flat regulation.

Light Features:

• Runs on Common AAA Cell
• Nichia Regel LED
• Deep Metal Reflector Optimized for Throw
• Coated Metal Reflector
• AR Coated Lens
• Anodized inside out, including the threads, so you wont have any wear trouble with threads
• Can stand on tail

Light Operation: Simple twist switch.

• Turn the head clockwise to turn on the light
• Turn anticlockwise to turn off as simple as that

General Info
ID	8
Light Model	E1
Manufacturer	Fenix Light
Review Page & Image	E1
Country	China
Review Date	2006-12-19
Review Update	2007-03-28
Light Vitals
Length	72 mm
Width / Bezel Diameter	14 mm
Width / Tube Diameter	14 mm
Height (if applicable)	mm
Weight (without battery)	14 gm
Light Source
LED Format	SMD Medium Power
Number of LEDs	1
LED Name	Nichia Regel
LED Power	0.5  Watts
Light Management
Lens Material	Glass
Lens Coating (if any)	AR Coated
Lens Transperency (typical)	90
Lumen Management	Reflector
Material	Aluminium Metal Smooth
Beam Type	Mostly Throw
Power Management
Converter Type	Step Up
Properties	Regulated
Features	Good Regulation
Batteries Supported, Output & Runtime
Battery Size     Chemistry     Nominal Voltage     # Used     Total Output     Runtime to 75%     Runtime to 50%     Runtime to 25%	AAA AAA AAA NiMH   Alk   LiFeS2   1.2 1.6 1.7 1 1 1 104 100 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Switch Options
Switch Type     Switch Properties	Twist Simple, Reliable
Body Material Options
Material     Properties     Color	Aluminium Type III Hard Anodized Natural
Light Rating
Looks	70
Build Quality	60
Runtime	60
Output	40
Features	10
Usability	90
Bang for buck	50
Overall Rating	54.286

Size Comparison: Fenix L0P, Fenix E1


Body:


Reflector:The reflector is deep and well designed as compared to L0P


LED:Notice the special Nichia LED.

Here are a few beam shots against Fenix L0P

Tint: The Tint is noticeably on a bluish side.
Fenix E1 on Left and Fenix L0P on right both with Fresh NiMH AAA
Exposure Compensation = 0


Exposure Compensation = -1


Exposure Compensation = -2


Beam shot to show Rings in the beam
Exposure Compensation = +1


Exposure Compensation = 0


Exposure Compensation = -1


Exposure Compensation = -2