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Fenix L1D CE
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Introduction:
Fenix L1D CE is a Digital Series flashlight from Fenix. With AA battery, Cree XR-E LED, Body built of aluminium and hard anodize type III, water tight with O-Rings, L1D CE is bright, strong built, good quality light. L1D CE is uC (Micro Controller) Controlled with 2 UI (User Interface) modes. In Turbo Mode the light operates with Max Brightness and Strobe. The General Mode has 3 output levels and SOS function.
Light Features:
- Can run on various AA sized battery ranging from NiMH to Li-Ion
- uC (Micro Controller) Controlled
- Max Output, with Strobe in Turbo Mode
- Three light output levels and SOS in General Mode
- Toughened ultra clear glass lens with AR coating
- Cree XR-E LED
- Can stand on tail
Light Operation & Output:
Light Operation:
Turbo Mode: This mode is attained by tightening the bezel to full. It consists of Max Level and Strobe. The sequence alternates in cycle.
- Press the tail cap button until 'click' sound is heard to switch ON the light
- To change Mode, in ON condition, push the tail cap button until light is off for about half a second and release for next mode. The modes will cycle through
- Press the button on tail cap until 'click' sound is heard to switch OFF the light
General Mode: This mode is attained by loosing the bezel. The General Mode consist of [9 Lm]-[40 Lm]-[90 Lm]-[SOS].
- Press the tail cap button until 'click' sound is heard to switch ON the light
- To change Mode, in ON condition, push the tail cap button until light is off for half a second and release to enter next level. The modes will cycle through
- Press the button on tail cap until 'click' sound is heard to switch OFF the light
Below is the chart showing total output levels for various AA batteries in General Mode
| Level |
NiMH |
Alkaline |
Lithium (1.7v) |
Lithium (3v) |
Li-Ion (3.7v) |
| Low |
63 |
63 |
63 |
65 |
860 |
| Med |
290 |
290 |
300 |
315 |
860 |
| High |
500 |
580 |
610 |
660 |
860 |
| Max |
515 |
580 |
660 |
1160 |
1180 |
Light Info:
| General Info |
ID
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16
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| Light Model |
L1D CE |
| Manufacturer |
Fenix Light |
Review Page & Image
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L1D CE
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| Country |
China |
| Review Date |
2007-05-30 |
| Review Update |
2007-06-02 |
| Light Vitals |
| Length |
92 mm |
| Width / Bezel Diameter |
22 mm |
| Width / Tube Diameter |
18 mm |
| Height (if applicable) |
mm |
| Weight (without battery) |
46 gm |
| Light Source |
| LED Format |
Power LED |
| Number of LEDs |
1 |
| LED Name |
Cree XR - E |
| LED Power |
3 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 |
Semi Regulated, Micro Controller (uC) |
| Features |
Advanced User Interface |
| Batteries Supported, Output & Runtime |
| Battery Size |
| Chemistry |
| Nominal Voltage |
| # Used |
| Total Output |
| Runtime to 75% |
| Runtime to 50% |
| Runtime to 25% |
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| AA | AA | AA | AA | AA |
| NiMH | Alk | LiFeS2 | LiMnO2 | Li-Ion |
| 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 3 | 3.7 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 515 | 580 | 660 | 1160 | 1180 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Switch Options |
| Switch Type |
| Switch Properties |
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| Body Material Options |
| Material |
| Properties |
| Color |
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| Aluminium |
| Type III Hard Anodized |
| Black |
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| Light Rating |
| Looks |
 | 70 |
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| Build Quality |
 | 70 |
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| Runtime |
 | 60 |
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| Output |
 | 60 |
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| Features |
 | 70 |
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| Usability |
 | 90 |
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| Bang for buck |
 | 70 |
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| Overall Rating |
 | 70 |
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In-Depth Review & Pictures:
Size Comparison: From L to R: AA Battery, Fenix Civictor, Fenix L1D CE

Bezel: From L to R: Fenix Civictor, Fenix L1D CE

Body:



Body: Opened head, notice thick body wall and the tab in positive contact

Beam Shots:
Below Beam shot Matrix shows Fenix Civictor on Left and Fenix L1D CE on Right
Extreme Closeup Pictures:




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