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Jonny69 said:
The Fenix L2d will probably do exactly what you want at £50. 180 lumens. Since it uses AA batteries I used the opportunity to invest in a charger and a load of long life rechargeables for the torch itself and other items round the house that use AA batteries.

I use it as a powerful bike light (strobe comes in handy), camping torch, camping and garage lamp with the optional diffuser, and as a general torch when used on low power mode.
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http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/led_torches/fenix-ld20-r4.html

Looks like theres a new model with 205 lumens.

I also use mine for all those tasks and also as a desk lamp :D. If you have a white ceiling and point the torch up at it, it'll illuminate the whole room. They're amazingly bright for a 2xAA torch. The newer model will be even better.
 

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You guys sure do know your torches...

I, personaly, use my phones LED. :p
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Same here, my W810i light is a life saver! My Surefire G2 was definately fun to use at Leeds fest though, the beam shone pretty damned far that thats 'only' a 65lumen light. 630 lumen searchlight like the TK40 is what tha wants!

The LD20 is a lot smaller and cheaper though and only uses 2AAs. Does anyone know why the LD20 Q5 is the same price as the R4? The lumens on the Q5 is 25 less but it uses a 'Cree Premium Q5 LED' instead of the Cree XP-G LED like on the R4. Is the Cree Premium Q5 LED better or something?
 
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Fenix have just launched the LD40 - looks very good and uses 4xAA. Also just launched the LD25 - uses 2xAA for a slimline light.

http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=2419
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=2422

I own the following:-

Fenix TA30, Quark 1232 Ti, Quark AA2, Quark AA2 Turbo Quark 1232 Turbo, Quark 123 Ti, Quark AA Ti, MiNi AA WW, MiNi CR2, ITP A3 EOS, MG PLI, MG P-Rocket, MG L-Mini II, Romisen RC-N3 II, Romisen RC-A4 II, Akoray K-106 (x2), Akoray K-109.

I'd say the Quark AA2 or Turbo also fits your requirements (depending if you want a flood or throw beam.

http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_305&products_id=1620
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_330&products_id=1917

Single AA lights could also be an option - but they aren't as bright (you could run them on 14500 Li-ion rechargeables though).

http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_305&products_id=1597

I love my Ti Quark AA :)

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Whatever torch you get - don't rrun them on Alkalines - run them on Energizer Lithiums or Eneloops of you want to use rechargeables.

The LD20 is a lot smaller and cheaper though and only uses 2AAs. Does anyone know why the LD20 Q5 is the same price as the R4? The lumens on the Q5 is 25 less but it uses a 'Cree Premium Q5 LED' instead of the Cree XP-G LED like on the R4. Is the Cree Premium Q5 LED better or something?
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Fenix never drop the prices of their old lights! Besides, the XR-E Q5 light will throw further as it's a smaller die size - the XP-G R4 lights has a larger die size so whilst it's more efficient and bright for the same amp draw, the "hot spot" will not be as focused, so will be a floody type beam rather than a thrower - some people like flood, some people light throwers, so the Q5 lights will keep selling.

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No strobe my, oh my.

http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/The_Torch-74-41.html
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That's nowhere near the worlds most powerful flashlight. I think we're up to 8000 lumens now.

http://www.xevision.com/hid_searchlights.html

And a useful 1hr run time.
 
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amigafan2003 - thanks. So the new LD25 that is out on 25th september will use the R4 LED and be more of a 'thrower' rather than a spot light.

Why isnt there as many people rating the LD20 Q5 as there are the R4? Is it because the R4 has a slightly higher lumen output and longer battery life (2 hour on max)

Would be nice to have the LD20 Q5 but with 2 hour battery life instead of 1.3

question about pricing - How come its £50 on the uk site and $50. Couldnt I buy it from the US site and maybe $10 shipping, saving me £10 or £15
 
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I think you get what you pay for with torches. These cheaper versions do the job but are very hit and miss in terms of quality.

I want one of those Quark AA, R5 Edition :D

Why the hell do I want to buy more torches when I already have one that fulfils my needs perfectly well? :o
 

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A[L]C;17306142 said:
fenix torch is a member here. He was offering freebies to forum members before.
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There are cheaper ones on ebay that also come with the free gift he was offering and free delivery. Well this was the case about 6 months or so ago when i got mine.
 

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The strobe effect is clearly for when you want to distract gunmen, and then then strafe around then while they blindly stare at the pretty flashing light while taking bullets to the head :D
 

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The strobe effect is clearly for when you want to distract gunmen, and then then strafe around then while they blindly stare at the pretty flashing light while taking bullets to the head :D
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Or rave night

Anyone know how spread out the beam is on the LD20 R4 compaired to the LD20 Q5?
 

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support_bae said:
Ok guys, i bought the following

Lenser M7
Fenix TK12 R5
Olight M20S

Will try them out and return the ones I don't like under DSR
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Please post your opinions on the torches. I wouldn't mind a TK12 when I get some rechargeable 18650s.

EDIT: Just seen the Olight M20S, that looks even better. 320 lumens :eek:.
 
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