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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Wandering Tassie on March 07, 2011, 07:22:53 PM
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I am looking for a good quality to keep in the CT. Have been reading up on a LED LENSER M7R. They sound good and the best price I can fin is $149.
Not cheap but I am prepared to pay that sort of money for top quality.
Has anyone got one or had any experience with one, or recommendations of other brands.
Trevor
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Hi Trevor
I have the LED Lenser P7, great little torch with plenty of beam, don't know the M7R but if it's anything like mine, more than worth it
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I like the Inova T3. I buy a couple of them each time I got to the US, they sell well on eBay :)
http://inovalight.com/t/t3.php
http://www.frys.com/product/5286567
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Hi,
both my kids have led lenser torches - fry possums at 200m. Very bright and a focused light point. Some can diffuse the light beam and dim the brightness.
Personally I find a multi led head torch much more use around camp or working in dark places chasing wires etc.
If I had one would I use it?
Yes, but only for long distance stuff, like getting back after dark with a boat, or a bit of nocturnal possum viewing.
They are ridiculously cheap on EBay, which is where my kids got theirs - they love them.
cheers
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Looking at a LED Lensor myself, P7. These were around $100 until I checked them out on ebay.$35 plus postage. The real deal.200 lumens.
And if you want a REAL light, check this out. Over 1000 lumens 8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZG9KBtmRtI
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I've recentely bought a LED Lenser T7. Great little torch with plenty of light for it's size. It's got a sliding head stock to change the beam spread - very effective.
Bought it from ebay for around $45 - bargain!
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I'd suggest if you're paying less than $50 on eBay you may not be getting a genuine Led Lenser
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I have 2 led lensar torches P7 tactical (very tough,Bright and adjustable focus) & just purchased a X21 (shines light 1.2 kms to my back fence). Awesome torches, worth the extra coin. :cup:
Just my opinion, :cheers:
V8ute.
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I'd suggest if you're paying less than $50 on eBay you may not be getting a genuine Led Lenser
That was my first thought but they insist they are genuine items.
Link- http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110654104830
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I'd suggest if you're paying less than $50 on eBay you may not be getting a genuine Led Lenser
Perhaps, but having played with one in a local camping shop and then played with mine (so to speak...), I can't tell them apart in either quality or function.
I'm a happy customer...
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That was my first thought but they insist they are genuine items.
Link- http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110654104830
Love the description...
Concentrate on / Professional in Torch.
Great priority in quality,service &price.
With low bad rating -less than 0.1/%,Full refund for destroy.
You can see our feedback,it's the best proof !
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I wish I hadn't of seen these LED Lensers. My next random purchase.
I have been using an LED Maglite, it's heavy but in destructable and doesn't float, I dropped it off the side of the boat and had to chase it all the way to the bottom, the light kept working (only about 3m of water). It's a good unit but I would like one lighter.
I also still have a Pelican Sabrelight that I have been using for the last 15 years and I can't kill it. It is a filament light, I wonder if you can get LED upgrades for these?
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have bought a couple of these headlight lamp torches off ebay (cree)
good value
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/3-Mode-CREE-LED-Q3-Zoom-AAA-Headlight-Lamp-Torch-Light-/190459430828?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Lamps_Torches&hash=item2c584447ac
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I would have to agree Led Lenser is the market leader in torches, their maximum for light is 535 metres, which is pretty impressive.
German company
http://www.zweibrueder.com/ENG/produkte/produkte_start.php?id=products
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Torchs that clip on to the peak of your cap . Annaconda $5 95 only 5 LED bright & light . When the batteries run out chuck it out . :cheers:
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I bought a led lenser P7 for myself one day and as I was driving home happy with my purchase I remembered it was my wifes birthday the next day so I gave it to her for a present and said if she didn't want it then I would have it and she could get something else. :angel:
Well she tryed it out that night and there was no way I was getting it back so I had to buy another one for myself. :-[
When it came time to get some christmas presents for the kids I bought another 2 and had their names engraved on them, made good practical presents that they should look after and keep for a long time.
I've since bought an H7R and it is every bit as good and has adjustable dimming as well as focus.
Quite a few freinds have since bought led lensers after seeing ours including one who got a X21, cant wait to see it in action.(I hope he remembers to buy his wife a birthday present).
That ebay link is a very good price.
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I bought a led lender p7 for 130 bucks approx a year ago and love I am a bit miffed you can buy so cheap on eBay I will buy a back up now
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I've heard reports that the cheaper ones on ebay are not genuine and the batteries dont last as long. Chinese imitations I think.
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I have a narva led rechargeable and it's great
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We bought two Led Lenser P7's off ebay and even with delivery, they were still cheaper than buying a single P7 over here. They are a great little flashlight with a good light and long battery life.
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And here was I thinking my 10 year old Dolphin was pretty good, but after reading some of these reviews I didn’t know torches could be so bright. :D
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Thanks for all the great feedback, information and links. Boy have torches changed since the last time I bought one.
Still keen on the M7R but the P7 seems very popular and at the e bay price are very hard to go past. Even if they are copies everybody seems very happy with them.
Bit more research to do this afternoon.
Suppose I could get one of each. ???
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Been doing a bit more research and it seems that the P7 and M7R are the same torch except one runs on 4AAA and the other rechargable.
Trevor
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Been doing a bit more research and it seems that the P7 and M7R are the same torch except one runs on 4AAA and the other rechargable.
Trevor
Interesting, thanks for the info
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I wish I hadn't of seen these LED Lensers. My next random purchase.
Same, can't help myself, started watching a few two days ago, got a P7 for $30 delivered from this guy http://shop.ebay.com.au/fat-body/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 (http://shop.ebay.com.au/fat-body/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686)
He has heaps of auctions going and I just bid what I wanted to pay, took two goes to get one and I did not even have to snipe ;D
Hopefully I can find some possums at the Nanga get together to shine it at 8)
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I did a search on ebay this morning and there was 1 finishing very soon,So I decided to bid and won it for $36 delivered by an australian seller. Can't wait for it to arrive and try it out.
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I had better hurry up a buy one before you guys buy them all.
Trevor
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I had better hurry up a buy one before you guys buy them all.
Trevor
No rush, the outdoor store guy in Singapore I bought from has hundreds listed. Set a limit and bid to it so we don't all bid against one another :-[ It seems if you want one from an Australian seller yopu will pay around $6-10 more.
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A mate of mine has one of these, fanatastic - I have just bought one myself
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200521329535 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200521329535)
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I wish I hadn't of seen these LED Lensers. My next random purchase.
So you've thought about it?
Hardly random then...
"But darling, it was on special, and we DO need new torches" ;D
Perhaps a lift kit might be my next random purchase...
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Why o Why did i read this tread .....
so got a Led Lenser P7 of evil bay for $37 delived by oz dealer just have to wait for it to arive now
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Well my P7 has turned up (ordered yesterday morning ,speedy delivery ) and I am very impressed with the brightness and quality of the torch, thanks for the tip on this great little thing, I might just have to get another one to keep in the mrs's car for emergencies.
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Hi Guys,
I bought a P6 for $69 on the way to the Cape last year when the dolphin gave up, great torch, just dirty about the price.
Looks like I'll have to buy the wife the X21 version now.
Regards
Geoff
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Matt on the National Patrol forum sells these if ya looking for a good torch and dont mind paying a few bob, just email him from the link below, or his web page opening soon
http://www.thumpainc.com/
HID torches, 35w/28w HID handhelds, 2500 lumen, 60 min run time on 35w!
$220 plus post
They come in a carry case, with 240 volt charger, 12 volt car charger, yellow fod lense, carry strap, perfect to leave in your car.
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Scared of the dark? I can help!
Thumpa-inc HID & LED Lighting
matt@thumpainc.com
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Can't beat the old Maglite however for a smaller option I have had a Surefire 6P Original for 7 years and has always worked well. I also have a Pelican Sabrelight which hangs off a certain coat. They also do well, especially because it was free...
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Can't beat the old Maglite however for a smaller option I have had a Surefire 6P Original for 7 years and has always worked well. I also have a Pelican Sabrelight which hangs off a certain coat. They also do well, especially because it was free...
I have a 4 d cell maglite that I have had for around 20 years. Would love to get an led conversion lese for it. Does anyone know if they make them? I had a search but could not find anything. I think a retrofit lense for old maglites would sell well.
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I have a 4 d cell maglite that I have had for around 20 years. Would love to get an led conversion lese for it. Does anyone know if they make them? I had a search but could not find anything. I think a retrofit lense for old maglites would sell well.
yep they do them. I only have a little AA one and the bulb kit was about 20 bucks a few years ago.
quick search and here you go
http://www.jpt-australia.com/lights_led%20_conversions.htm
http://www.wellingtonsurplus.com.au/showProduct/LIGHTING/LIGHTING+ACCESSORIES/ML89392/MAGLITE+C+D+3-WATT+LED+UPGRADE+KIT+FOR+2,+3,+4+CELL
http://www.ledlightbulbsbyblv.com/page/led-maglite.html
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Thanks, look like I need to have a trip into the city >:( as Wellington surplus have them and the green army issue water jerry cans.
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Damn you Myswag! T7's enroute from ebayland, AUS$ 29.00 posted. :cup:
Now will have to find come clips to fit in the fourby.
Cheers,
Consumer Cam
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I picked myself up a P7 from our local camping store for $9!
Best $9 I've ever spent.
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have a 4d maglite converted with cree chip,great torch but not worth the trouble.bought a genuine p7 from frank oreillys for a hundred buck with remote option for walk up bunny busting on my.22.best lightweight torch around.IF YOU WANT MORE HERBS,search for SEAWOLF,sorry but no link(dont know how).you will be impressed i feel.
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I have a P7 and an Olight M30, see an M30 review below ( I use the M30 more)
http://www.alatselam.com/pages/Olight-M30-Review-by-Selfbuilt.html
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After reading this thread, I had to get a P7, I ordered it off ebay 2 days ago and it arrived today from Hong Kong for $32 landed. I don't know if it is a knock off or not but it feels pretty tough and what a beam it has. I can spot possums in trees from 50 metres. Great little torch and a cheap investment. The kids now get the maglite and mother can have the Dolphin.
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A mate of mine has one of these - very impressed - I have ordered one a couple of days ago - awaiting delivery
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200521329535
cheers
K.A
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Have a look at the warning about copies on the led lenser web site.
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The copies on ebay are most definitely cheap knock offs. If they work and they keep working then great buy. My torches get a very hard life on everything from 4WDing, to bushwalking, to mounted on firearms, to war zones, to flying, to dirt bike riding. About 12 years ago I found Surefire torches and now have 9 of them. Great torch and you simply can't kill them. They are designed to a standard though and not a price so you do pay for what you get.
www.surefire.com.
They will not deliver to Australia. You need to go through one of those companies that gives you a US address to ship to then forward to you, or buy them here in Australia.
Cheers
CB
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I recently bought a little LED torch from a camping store for about $20 that is the size of a car cigarette lighter, you put into the lighter socket to recharge. I could not believe how powerful a light it gave. It had a number of accessories including a clip to use as a head lamp.
Obviously not for everyone but a great little light to use in the car or camper trailer. very good solid beam.
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We use these
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/trustfire-s-a2-cree-xpc-wc-q5-3-mode-230-lumen-led-flashlight-1-aa-1-14500-36358
fantastic little torch, uses either a single AA or a 14500 3.7v rechargable.
I run the rechargables
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/trustfire-protected-14500-3-7v-900mah-rechargeable-lithium-batteries-2-pack-26124
and have this charger
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ultrafire-3-6-3-7v-battery-charger-1251
For less than $45 you can get two torches, 2 batteries and a charger.
The charger charges off 240 or 12v as well although i had to make up a 12v lead.
I'm yet to see anything less than $100 beat it for brightness.
Quality of the torch is great.
Most of my mates have also gone out and bought these little babies.
We have 4 of them now, one in my car, two in the camper and one in the kitchen drawer for if the power goes out.
Best of all they post for free, delivery is somewhere between 2 and 4 weeks.
Cheers
Dale
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Well, after lots of thought ???, i have just purchased three P7's off ebay. Now I know they will most likely be copies but my plan is simple. Test them, if ilike them I will replace them with genuine P7's when/if they fail. The three cost $117 posted so comes in a bit cheaper then around $300 for the REAL thing.
BTW, the original link I posted regarding these lights on ebay, well I sent the seller an email asking they were the genuine thing or were they copies, his reply- if you dont trust me, go some where else and buy it, just look at my feed back. Skirted around the question with out answering it......maybe a future for him in politics.
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Well, after lots of thought ???, i have just purchased three P7's off ebay. Now I know they will most likely be copies but my plan is simple. Test them, if ilike them I will replace them with genuine P7's when/if they fail. The three cost $117 posted so comes in a bit cheaper then around $300 for the REAL thing.
BTW, the original link I posted regarding these lights on ebay, well I sent the seller an email asking they were the genuine thing or were they copies, his reply- if you dont trust me, go some where else and buy it, just look at my feed back. Skirted around the question with out answering it......maybe a future for him in politics.
Hey Moto,
would be interesting to see how they fair.....they would go throu a lot of trouble to copy the packaging and everything just to try and copy something....look forward to your report
Cheers
Tezza
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My "copy" - all $20 of it off #bay, is very convincing. All the packaging, instructions etc look authentic, and torch seems rock solid. Sensational performance too, so I'll take my chances on this one.
Even the belt sheath etc all seemed legit, ditto the 4xAAA lenser alkalines included.
Not a fan of fakes, but if I'm just buying a service-free boxed object then frankly i don't care who I buy from. Don't care if a bunch of pass-the-box middle men don't get their cut.... 8)
Cheers,
Copy Cam
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I have also order a P7 of e bay. Only ordered 1 and if that seems ok I will then order another 2.
Will advise my thoughts when it arrives.
Trevor
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ok the suspense is killing me ...I ordered 2 X Led Lenser P7 Units purley for the fact that i paid over over double that for 1 from my local surplus store.....this is going to be interesting ;D
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Got my ebay P7 today and it certainly is a quality knockoff if it is one. LED is high tech and it just about blinded me. Has the concave lense with convex centre just like the real deal and batteries look authentic along with literature.
Only give away that it is not authentic is the lack of a warranty document and the LED Lenser P7 writing is only on one side of the torch and it is also laser painted or screened on and not laser engraved. Can someone with a real one tell me if the insignia is on both sides and is it paited on or laser engraved/etched?
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This is a pic of my genuine (not from eBay) P3
It is on 1 side only and is not etched or engraved.
(http://184.72.239.143/mu/73462baf-6e33-0279.jpg)
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Well the only thing that may tell it as being a copy is the lack of a warranty form or description. For $29 or whatever it was I am happy to be able to spot possums and other nightlife :cup:.
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I also have a T7 from ebay. It works a treat, Lights stuff up etc. Its powerful enough to solider the lugs on my non genuine Anderson plugs
There is no way in hell i am paying 100 bucks for a torch..
Remember....Its just a torch.......
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Remember....Its just a torch.......
Wash your mouth out. Some people have a torch 'thing' :)
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Got my ebay P7 today and it certainly is a quality knockoff if it is one. LED is high tech and it just about blinded me. Has the concave lense with convex centre just like the real deal and batteries look authentic along with literature.
Only give away that it is not authentic is the lack of a warranty document and the LED Lenser P7 writing is only on one side of the torch and it is also laser painted or screened on and not laser engraved. Can someone with a real one tell me if the insignia is on both sides and is it paited on or laser engraved/etched?
Mate,
I have bought a so called original approx 6 months ago from my local army surplus store and it the Led Lenser P7 painted on one side only with little numbers below the P7 lettering 180006
hope this helps
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Mate,
I have bought a so called original approx 6 months ago from my local army surplus store and it the Led Lenser P7 painted on one side only with little numbers below the P7 lettering 180006
hope this helps
According to the Lenser site the little number is a unique serial number. My Hong Kong Ebay P7 even has the unique umber as well 234211
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If you just need a torch to have for camping or in the car you dont need a surefire, theyre just to dear.
An average ebay p7 or the like will be fine
Cheers Chris
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I have a P14 Torch and H7 Head Lamp both by Led Lenser and cannot be happier. The P14 is almost as good as a spot light but can also be a good flood light. Blows my maglight with Led bulb out of the water for performance......Highly recommended......
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Olight M20 Warrior for me, an outstanding light
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I have pelican Sabre lights X2 and have had them to 37m under water. I use them as dive torches and they burn the eyes out of crayfish at 20 paces.
They are also safe in explosive areas. The batteries last well (3xC) and you can give a wombat a touch up to get it away from your food box if needed.I also use the 2xAAA version at work for inspections.
Regards
Crisp Image
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mines a genuine(i hope)paid $100 from Frank O'reilly's gun shop and it has a painted name on one side only and its no.551734.
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Just received my P7 from China. Very impressive piece of gear 'fake' or not.
P
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I have pelican Sabre lights X2 and have had them to 37m under water. I use them as dive torches and they burn the eyes out of crayfish at 20 paces.
They are also safe in explosive areas. The batteries last well (3xC) and you can give a wombat a touch up to get it away from your food box if needed.I also use the 2xAAA version at work for inspections.
Regards
Crisp Image
We get issued these at work and honestly, not a patch on the p14. Wouldn't even put it in the same state.......
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Check out this http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/
FREE SHIPPING!
LED Lenser Flashlights Monster Pack
Award winning P7 & P3 models included!
RRP $179 - today just $79! Save $100!
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Well my three P7's arrived today ;D, look good-
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0149.jpg)
Nicely boxed.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0150.jpg)
Looks the goods
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0151.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0153.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0154.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0155.jpg)
All in all it looks great, feels solid and am very happy with it. Will try and get some night shots with it compared to a dolphin torch.
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Well my three P7's arrived today ;D, look good-
All in all it looks great, feels solid and am very happy with it. Will try and get some night shots with it compared to a dolphin torch.
Looks the same as mine, is the serial number unique to the one I posted? Don't bother comparing it to your dolphin, the dolphin can not even be called a torch compared to these. I can light up the top of palm trees two blocks away from me all the blocks around me are 1/2 acre. I can't wait to use it to spotlight some possums with my daughter down at Nanga.
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Looks the same as mine, is the serial number unique to the one I posted? Don't bother comparing it to your dolphin, the dolphin can not even be called a torch compared to these. I can light up the top of palm trees two blocks away from me all the blocks around me are 1/2 acre. I can't wait to use it to spotlight some possums with my daughter down at Nanga.
Just checked serial number, differant to yours. Just wanted to post up the differance in the two lights, so not really comparing.
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Well my three P7's arrived today ;D, look good-
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0149.jpg)
Nicely boxed.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0150.jpg)
Looks the goods
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0151.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0153.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0154.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b343/NIDOBY/IMG_0155.jpg)
All in all it looks great, feels solid and am very happy with it. Will try and get some night shots with it compared to a dolphin torch.
Same here, My 2 x P7 torches arrived today and was comparing with my other P7 i bought a while back for over 100 bucks which is grey in colour and the only difference i can see between the black models i recieved and my grey unit is the button at the back of the grey unit is not rubber...its a metallic or hard smooth button instead of the rubber type on the black models but everything else is spot on so in summary i woudl defianatley say the torches are the real deal...i will take some photos and post them just to show you the comparison...otherwise i am happy i bought them and sad i got ripped by my local army surplus............
enjoy
Terry
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I've just ordered a P14 from E-Bay for half the price of the P6 I bought here 12 Months ago.
I'll let you know how it compares to the original.
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My e-bay P7 arrived during the week. Don't know if it is an original or Chinese copy, but very happy with it. I will order another one now and may also look at a couple of H7's.
Trevor
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Had a sales rep. come into work the other day and commented about the Led Lenser box on my bench. Showed him the light(as they sell them) and he said it looked and felt identical to the genuine ones they sell.
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I have the H7 and P17. Now all of you stop pussying around and get an X21. here is youtube comparison test on some of them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LT8s3FJ6WU
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My P7 from catch of the day turned up this morning. Interesting packaging where you can test the torch by pushing the little plastic lever and it reflects in the mirror. Tip of the day, don't look in the mirror when you push the lever as they're bright :-[
(http://blkmav.com/myswag/p7.jpg)
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That is why they have laser warning stickers on them :o
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The last of my torch orders turned up today as well.
Ended up buying 2 P7's, 2 H7"s and 2 small Cree TrustFire. Very happy with them all.
Total cost was less than the RRP of 1 H7.
Trevor
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Jeez those torches are almost as much as my infrared night vision scope i use for searching for wildlife!
What's the beam like compared to a standard 4D maglight?
cheers
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Not sure how they compare to a maglight and the beam is adjustable. When zoomed in you have no trouble lighting up a tree from 150m.
If you buy of e bay or similar, prices are not to bad. Last buy I did was for 1 P7 and 2 H7's, cost delivered was $110.
Trevor
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My P7 from catch of the day turned up this morning. Interesting packaging where you can test the torch by pushing the little plastic lever and it reflects in the mirror. Tip of the day, don't look in the mirror when you push the lever as they're bright :-[
(http://blkmav.com/myswag/p7.jpg)
Still waiting for mine :'(
was hoping to have for the Tuff Truck trip !
It now shows "Dispatched" so hopefully I'll see it in a day or so! ;D
cheers
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p7 far superior to 4d mag,have both and p7 is so much easier to carry and battery life is 10x better
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The last of my torch orders turned up today as well.
Ended up buying 2 P7's, 2 H7"s and 2 small Cree TrustFire. Very happy with them all.
Total cost was less than the RRP of 1 H7.
Trevor
Where from Trevor
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Steve, try malsdexx@gmail.com
I started of through e-bay with theledtorch, sent them an e-mail request for mulitpy purchase and combining freight. The above e-mail address is the one the reply came through. Ended up doing it direct. Severice was very good.
Only thing I found strange was the first reply was for $125, next time he quoted $120, then sent a PayPal invoice for $110. I just paid the $110 and it was here in 4 days.
Had a play with the H7 headset last night. Great torch. Has a variable focus as well as a dimmer. Not as bright as the P7 but not far off.
Trevor
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Jeez those torches are almost as much as my infrared night vision scope i use for searching for wildlife!
What's the beam like compared to a standard 4D maglight?
cheers
You wouldn't look at a standard maglite after one of these. Maglite really dropped the ball when it comes to technology, and people like LED LENSER have picked it up and are running with it.
Have a look at this for a comparison. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDwMrAarrHc
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You wouldn't look at a standard maglite after one of these. Maglite really dropped the ball when it comes to technology, and people like LED LENSER have picked it up and are running with it.
Have a look at this for a comparison. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDwMrAarrHc
How do they hold up when used for defence and/or driven over by a semi-trailer? ;D
cheers
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I think they would hold up pretty well. Already used by the Police and some other services.
Trevor
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How do they hold up when used for defence and/or driven over by a semi-trailer? ;D
cheers
I think your head would break before it would :cup: How many times have you run over your maglite in a semi?? I have seen the add but seriously I take more care of them than that. Having said that I think they are comparable.
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How do they hold up when used for defence and/or driven over by a semi-trailer? ;D
cheers
I would say it you have to carry a big maglight to defend yourself your doing it wrong..... life that is....
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too many idiots, not enough maglites ;D
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I use an LED Lenser H7 and it is awsome--gives similar output and range to my maglite D4 halogen. Plus AAA's are a damn site cheaper than D cells. Although the batteries last about 1/3 as long as the Mag
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You really have to wonder where technology is going to go from here eh?
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I tried my P7 tonight and whilst it is good and very bright, I prefer my 4D Maglite. The LED Lenser guys need to work on their optics, the spot is ok but the spread is useless.
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Have you converted your maglite to LED?
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I would say it you have to carry a big maglight to defend yourself your doing it wrong..... life that is....
Depends if you work night shift in dodgy areas ;)
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Depends if you work night shift in dodgy areas ;)
+1 on that!
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Smith & Wesson MP7 Tactical Flashlight
Don’t pay $129.95 - today just $59.95!
http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/smallfish_info.php?products_id=28405
(http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/images/may_decathlon/smithWeeson_MP7flash1.jpg)
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I have just received a new torch. I wanted something for work (i work nights) that was small and light to go in my pocket or on a belt that takes AA's. It had to be waterproof as i sometimes work outside in the rain and also VERY bright. I already have the usual Mini 2xAA & 4D maglights but it's not very bright. I ended up deciding on a brand i haven't heard of before and went with a Klarus ST20:
(http://www.klaruslight.com/d/file/products/Flash_light/2010-11-19/550b5f4143f0433b4b8a77a9502e61e2.jpg)
It supposedly does 240 lumens from it's Cree XP-G which is a bit more than the LED Lenser's P7 but im sure it won't be that much brighter. It's got a whole heap of modes like beacon, sos, strobe and a few brightness settings. Apparently strobe is a defensive mode :police: It's fully waterproof. The only thing it doesn't have that the P7 has is the adjustable focus.
(http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/jeeps_photo/Flashlight/KlarusST2001.jpg)
(http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp300/jeeps_photo/Flashlight/KlarusST20.jpg)
It sure does look the goods, the quality is outstanding and blows away my current 2xAA & 4D maglights and 'supermarket' 3xAAA LED torches.
cheers
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flashlight (http://www.flashlightz.com/)
Hi Trevor
I have the LED Lenser P7, great little torch with plenty of beam, don't know the M7R but if it's anything like mine, more than worth it
I actually have this same model and have liked it. The price isn't too bad for what you get for its function. It can reach far into the woods at night. It's fun to survey the forest.
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I recently received my new flashlight - a Fenix TK45 (http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=70) (760 lumens!). There are a number (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?278363-Fenix-TK45-(testing-sample)-review-Looong-and-pic-heavy!) of (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?278434-Fenix-TK45-Review-(XP-G-R4-Testing-Sample)-RUNTIMES-BEAMSHOTS-and-more!) reviews (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?278814-Review-Fenix-TK45-Fixed-pictures) on candlepowerforums (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forum.php) about this model. I really like the fact that it has quite a good spill. One person likened the output to that of a car headlight (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?281699-TK45-Extensive-review-(Beamshots-from-3-exclusive-locations!))!
It uses 8 AA cells. I've purchased eneloop rechargables and use a Maha C9000 (https://protog.com.au/maha-powerex-mhc9000-wizardone-aaaaa-battery-charger-analyzer-p-52.html) charger as recommended on both whirlpool (http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1456931) and candlepowerforums. The charger also has a 12v adapter :)
We also have a couple of Led Lenser P7's (cheap off ebay) and some cheap CREE based headlamps (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270590254006) for the kids.
The TK45 is seriously bright. On the downside, it doesn't just slip into a pocket like the P7 as it is much larger. On the upside, the TK45 can stand upright like a candle (unlike the P7's) and won't gradually dim (unlike the P7) because it is regulated. The three head design in interesting. This also aids in the flashlight not rolling off a table.
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Smith & Wesson MP7 Tactical Flashlight
Don’t pay $129.95 - today just $59.95!
http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/smallfish_info.php?products_id=28405
(http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/images/may_decathlon/smithWeeson_MP7flash1.jpg)
Excellent way to scare people!
When someone asks "whats that in your pocket" You casually reach for it and say "Smith & Wesson"
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The power coming out of the CREE LED is incredible.
Just as a suggestion for backup torches, I found in Bunnings of all places, an ARLEC WATCHMAN CREE 2xAA alumunium case torch. $18. Quality is very high, 270 LUMENS !!!!
Yep, 270 LUMENS !!!!!
At $18, and aluminium casing, a couple "fell" in to my basket. Not going to argue about LED Lenser they are awesome, but for $18 for a light saber, I don't mind if I lose one or two. :laugh:
They had a bigger one too, but same CREE chip and same 270 watts. But if you like the comfort of carrying a torch that doubles as a club, that might be a better option.
And for general use, we use the Energizer 3 LED headlamps. They have a nice plastic lens cover that gives a really nice circular light combining all 3 LEDS. You can often get them from BCF for $19.
But seriously, you start a topic on torches amongst blokes and this could go on forever!!!! Where's the camp fire and my beer and lets do some serious reviewing and recommendations. :cheers:
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I recently received my new flashlight - a Fenix TK45 (http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=70) (760 lumens!). There are a number (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?278363-Fenix-TK45-(testing-sample)-review-Looong-and-pic-heavy!) of (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?278434-Fenix-TK45-Review-(XP-G-R4-Testing-Sample)-RUNTIMES-BEAMSHOTS-and-more!) reviews (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?278814-Review-Fenix-TK45-Fixed-pictures) on candlepowerforums (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forum.php) about this model. I really like the fact that it has quite a good spill. One person likened the output to that of a car headlight (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?281699-TK45-Extensive-review-(Beamshots-from-3-exclusive-locations!))!
It uses 8 AA cells. I've purchased eneloop rechargables and use a Maha C9000 (https://protog.com.au/maha-powerex-mhc9000-wizardone-aaaaa-battery-charger-analyzer-p-52.html) charger as recommended on both whirlpool (http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1456931) and candlepowerforums. The charger also has a 12v adapter :)
We also have a couple of Led Lenser P7's (cheap off ebay) and some cheap CREE based headlamps (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270590254006) for the kids.
The TK45 is seriously bright. On the downside, it doesn't just slip into a pocket like the P7 as it is much larger. On the upside, the TK45 can stand upright like a candle (unlike the P7's) and won't gradually dim (unlike the P7) because it is regulated. The three head design in interesting. This also aids in the flashlight not rolling off a table.
Great light that Fenix TK45! I have just ordered a Fenix TK41 :) I also plan to run it off Eneloops. ;)
I also just received a couple of Fenix E01's and 4Sevens Quark Tacticals all for family members, these are also excellent lights!
Can't wait for the Fenix TK70 to be released... i might have to justify one... but it's big >:D
(http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq260/fishwater32/untitled.jpg)
Looks like it'll outshine the Olight SR90
(http://www.ledmania.cz/sites/default/files/images/clanky/velikonoce/beam-ani.gif)
cheers
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I think I need a tissue...
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I think I need a tissue...
Wait for it....
(http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/6461/proto1.jpg)
(http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7447/proto2r.jpg)
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/2029/proto3.jpg)
I just ordered the one second on the left, which is supposed to be a monster light with awesome throw ability. The TK70 on the very left will be released in June.
cheers
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I think I need a tissue...
:D Love your work.
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I just ordered the one second on the left, which is supposed to be a monster light with awesome throw ability. The TK70 on the very left will be released in June.
You, my friend, have just cost me a lot of money. And made my wife very unhappy. :)
Just went to the Fenix website. (Where's the icon for the Homer Simpson drool)
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Great light that Fenix TK45! I have just ordered a Fenix TK41 :) I also plan to run it off Eneloops. ;)
Yep, the TK41 is next on the list. I just wanted something a bit "floody" first. The TK41 has an excellent throw.
Where did you order yours from?
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Yep, the TK41 is next on the list. I just wanted something a bit "floody" first.
Which one's a bit more floody? I wouldn't mind a floody one too, spots are kinda useful as gadgets and spotlights, but flood is more practical IMO. In any case, being a bloke, I need one of everything. :D
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Which one's a bit more floody? I wouldn't mind a floody one too, spots are kinda useful as gadgets and spotlights, but flood is more practical IMO. In any case, being a bloke, I need one of everything. :D
The TK45 is more floody than the TK41. See my recent TK45 purchase a bit earlier in this thread for the details with lots of links for beam shots :cheers:
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I got mine from goinggear.com. I ordered my awesome Klarus ST20 from them. They have some really good video reviews on there. In the TK41 video, Marshall from goinggear.com explains that even though the the 41 is a thrower it still has pretty good spill. There's only one way to find out!
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Just pocked up a little TTI cree based 3xAAA torch for $9 and a small AA led work light for $13 at a Total Tools sale this weekend. The Cree torch doesn't look like much, but it throws an incredible beam, has 3 modes and is spottable. For $9 I'm going back to buy a few more, if I can trust myself to set foot in there with their sale on. It just occurred to me that their battery powered Led work lamp is just about perfect for using around the camp, as it's cheap, slim, light, robust, and has a strong magnet and foldable hook on the back. It will be interesting to see how reliable they are, as I have gone through quite a few of those $10 autobarn AAA led torches. The switches become unreliable.
Harvs
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I stumbled across a useful site that allows you to compare beam shots from heaps of different flashlights.
http://fonarik.com/test/indexen.php
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Just wondering, WTF do you use one of those big torches for and how do you carry it? What is 500m away that you need to know about? Every know and then i solo hike at night and all i use is a Petzl Tikka xp, and a prinston tec pulsar as a back up.
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I think you're missing the point Darren, go and have a look at the collection of multi-tools in your top draw ;D
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I think you're missing the point Darren, go and have a look at the collection of multi-tools in your top draw ;D
Oh Ok... You all get them for nothing too and chuck them in a draw in your bedroom like me.....
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Fill in the blank, the lumens of a man's torch is inversely proportional to his .... ;D
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Fill in the blank, the lumens of a man's torch is inversely proportional to his .... ;D
I've just ordered one of these little babies.
It can shine a beam of light up to four mile away, which would be good for sending signals around town, but there a slight draw back, it uses fifty four batteries, which is going to make this fairly heavy! And pretty expensive to replace when they run out.
This is a hugely powerful light, which reaches a maximum power threshold of thirty eighty million candle power, which is a lot of candles.
Oooooohhhhhhh...............you said inversely....................Dam!!!! ;D
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2668110551_01673cbf6d.jpg)
(http://zedomax.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/handheldsunmbeam_main.jpg)
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I've just ordered one of these little babies.
It can shine a beam of light up to four mile away, which would be good for sending signals around town, but there a slight draw back, it uses fifty four batteries, which is going to make this fairly heavy! And pretty expensive to replace when they run out.
This is a hugely powerful light, which reaches a maximum power threshold of thirty eighty million candle power, which is a lot of candles.
Oooooohhhhhhh........you said inversely proportional. Dam. ;D
I wonder how they lit thirty eight million candles when they were comparing it??
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I wonder how they lit thirty eight million candles when they were comparing it??
The number of candles on your birthday cake was getting close to that. Was it very bright???
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I wonder how they lit thirty eight million candles when they were comparing it??
With a big match
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The number of candles on your birthday cake was getting close to that. Was it very bright???
Hard to say ... my eysight isnt the best at my age
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Maybe some special eye drops... ;D
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I had some but i spilled them on my lap ;D
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That'll stop ya falling outa bed, but to be safe get a good torch to keep an eye on it overnight.
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Just wondering, WTF do you use one of those big torches for and how do you carry it? What is 500m away that you need to know about? Every know and then i solo hike at night and all i use is a Petzl Tikka xp, and a prinston tec pulsar as a back up.
You carry it in a sword-like holder on your back like Wesley Snipes in Blade. It's great for hunting vampires ;)
Cheers
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This has been a great site to discover with great advice, but it's costing me some money !!!
Waiting for my TK41 to arrive, have replaced my main battery in the car with an Optima Yellow Top, spent $200 on a thousand LEDs for the car (but the results are good), built a 1m LED strip light with magnets on the back that sticks to the pole above the kitchen and apparently I need a Stihl or Husqvarna chainsaw............
And don't get me started on camera lenses........
:cheers: ;D
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I gave the TK45 a good working out over the long weekend. The spill was great - nice and floody - and amazingly bright. The TK41 is on the list of things to get but I'm about to order a couple of ZebraLight H51 (http://www.zebralight.com/H51-Headlamp-AA-200Lm_p_37.html) headlamps.
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Our last weekend camping was a good test - not only for the new kamper - but also the new Lenser M14 for SWMBO - she's happy, so I'm happy. The Lenser H7's performed perfectly as usual.
Tim
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... I'm about to order a couple of ZebraLight H51 (http://www.zebralight.com/H51-Headlamp-AA-200Lm_p_37.html) headlamps.
I've received the ZebraLight H51's and given them a go. For something that runs off a single AA battery, the light output is amazing. There is a lot of spill, so nice and floody. The head band is comfortable and the whole package is super light. The UI is easy to learn with three settings (low, medium, and high) and for each, there is a low and high.
Even SWMBO likes it :cheers:
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My TK41 arrived last week. It's very nice :)
cheers
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My TK41 arrived today and being my first Fenix, very impressed.
Also got a E30 or 31 I think, takes 2 AA batteries. Impressed with this too, but they are very focused.
If I can get passed the TK45's looks, is it really a nice, spread beam that would be good on a lower setting for general use?
Need to find a good hand held with nice flood rather than the really focused beams. Realistically, we should be calling the TK41 a spotlight, not a torch.
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If I can get passed the TK45's looks, is it really a nice, spread beam that would be good on a lower setting for general use?
Yeah, the TK45 is essentially a hand held floodlight. The hotspot won't burn your eyes, instead, you'll get a lot of spill and it will light up a really wide area. Personally, I find a light with more spill far more useful that a focused spotlight. Perhaps its because my eyes wouldn't make out details for something illuminated several hundred metres away at night; rather I like to light up the area so I can see where I'm going and what I'm about to step on :D
The look of the TK45 is certainly unique. Because of the design, there is no chance of it rolling off a table :cheers:
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I just found this on the Fenix site...
(http://www.fenixtactical.com/Fenix%20Tactical%20Firearm%20Accessories/images/fenix_tactical_r15_007.jpg)
Now that would be cool for dealing with noisy campers or people that speed up at the overtaking lanes...
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I just found this on the Fenix site...
(http://www.fenixtactical.com/Fenix%20Tactical%20Firearm%20Accessories/images/fenix_tactical_r15_007.jpg)
Now that would be cool for dealing with noisy campers or people that speed up at the overtaking lanes...
Could have used one of these to try and slow people down on the Cape roads to save getting showered in rocks every time someone meets you doing 100 mph.
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I am looking for a good quality to keep in the CT. Have been reading up on a LED LENSER M7R. They sound good and the best price I can fin is $149.
Not cheap but I am prepared to pay that sort of money for top quality.
Has anyone got one or had any experience with one, or recommendations of other brands.
Trevor
Have a look at these http://www.mossko.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=40_87
Super super bright for the size and rechargeable from 12 volt AWESOME :cheers:
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Make sure Led Lenser is legit...
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?22607-Led-lenser-torches..-closed....
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Make sure Led Lenser is legit...
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?22607-Led-lenser-torches..-closed....
Have the copies started to fail or burn down your CT or house ? I see forums full of unhappy buyers wanting hang someone. If it is a copy what are people that have them going do ? and if your paying farkkk all for something that seems to be doing all that the original dose, to me might suggest that an original might be over priced, even if it is by the middle man.
Find a torch your happy with at a price your willing to pay and buy... 8)
Just my opinion.
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Whilst I agree with your sentiment, the full context is this was a group buy on 'genuine' Led Lenser torches.
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Whilst I agree with your sentiment, the full context is this was a group buy on 'genuine' Led Lenser torches.
Just out of intrest, are Led-lenser going replace the fakes with genuine's or are they just counting numbers ?
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NFI probably trying to identify the source of the fakes
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NFI probably trying to identify the source of the fakes
Maybe they should try the interweb or China, EBay and or anyone selling for a less than retail price. From that post, to me i sounds like they got there man there, why ask for the numbers or serials unless there offering a replacement.
Rocket science again at it best.
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Don't shoot the messenger :)
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I purchased a LED Lenser P7 and also a couple of LED Lenser H7R head torches.
Lol I clean houses so I use my headtorch occasionally to make sure I haven't missed any cobwebs!
The thing I dislike about the P7 is that it goes from high to low to off, so if you're not mindful it could be easy to forget to switch it off and leave it on low accidentally. But that's just an annoyance of mine. Brightness wise the H7R and P7 seems about equal, although if I was buying again and paying a decent kind of price I would look into the regulated head torches possibly.
This is where I purchased mine (it's a UK store I've brought plenty of mtb gear off them in the past).
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/SearchResults.aspx?Search=LED+Lenser
Only problem is for the H7R the wall plug is UK style so needs an adapter. I've got around that by just using the usb cord for charging through the laptop.
P7 certainly a lot more portable and batteries last longer than the old MagLite it replaced, but of course you can't whack people with the P7, and you could with the MagLite.
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The thing I dislike about the P7 is that it goes from high to low to off
Good so it is not just me