I did a run time test of the E12 at high mode and medium mode. In the high mode, they must really be pushing the current out of a single AA battery as it only lasted 62 minutes. I estimate the lumens to have averaged 150 over that time frame. It's apparent to me that an XP-E2 isn't meant to be driven like an XP-G2 or XM-L.
Thank you for your work !
I am so pleased with the E12. With the exception of the Zebralight SC52 and the Armytek Partner 1a, this light comes the closest to what I've been looking for in a flashlight for everyday general indoor use and everyday outdoor use in an urban environment specifically pitch black parking lots and roads, dark green lawns, and grey sidewalks.
For those particular flashlight needs, I need the following:
- no moonlight mode because it's a mode that I would have to twist or click to get past to get to the low, med, or high and because for the needs I cited I don't ever need moonlight mode
- no memory mode
- no forward clicky; twisty is acceptable but I would prefer a reverse clicky
- a low mode not lower than approximately 8 lumens; anything lower than 8 lumens is too low for my outdoor needs
- a middle mode of approximately 50 lumens but not lower than 50 lumens and not more than upper 60s lumens
- a high mode that is high enough to be unmistakeably detectable when I am crossing through pitch black parking lots
- a wide hotspot
- be able to fit inside the side pocket of a Case Logic TBC-403 case that I wear everyday from my trouser belt
The E12 satisfies every one of those requirements at only $ 26.95.
praise:
The hotspot is wonderful -- it's about the size of the hotspot of our Thrunite Ti2 XP-G2 and is even in brightness across the entire diameter. The throw is wonderful -- it's a little longer than that of our 4sevens MiNi AAx2 and is far enough for when I have to throw something away in the alley and want to make sure the alley is clear of anyone. The E12 is comfortable to hold, and the weight is well balanced. The brightness of the high mode is high enough to brightly illuminate pitch black pavement; anything less bright would not be bright enough for what I need in a high mode.
I have several small criticisms:
- During my outdoor walks in the city, I've concluded that 50 lumens is perfect. The E12's med is just a bit brighter than that and can seem a bit close sometimes in brightness to the high depending on the distance and the terrain
- The high mode is a little erratic if the flashlight is not tightened 100% tight. At even 99% tightened, it's erratic. Maybe the E12 is over sensitive to the length of the battery ?
- Our eneloops are 1900mAh. So I agree with hiuintahs' measured runtime on high. My guess would have been 45 to 50 minutes
Comments:
- I'm puzzled by the comment that I've read in another thread that the E12 does not have any spill. To me it definitely has spill. However, it's a little dimmer than the spill of our 4sevens MiNi AAx2 which till I had regarded as having the dimmest spill out of our flashlights.
- Here's the reason I said "
With the exception of the Zebralight SC52 and the Armytek Partner 1a"
Regarding Zebralight, I'm waiting to buy a either an SC52 or H52 when I have a guarantee that it will be cool white without any green tint. I had bought and then returned an H52F that had an unmistakeable immediately detectable green tint. Regarding the Armytek Partner 1a (either XPG or XML), I'm waiting for the 3 mode version; and even then there's a chance that it might be a tiny bit too long to fit in the side pouch of my Case Logic case.
beamshots:
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Thread: Fenix E12 quick photoshoot"
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?379967-Fenix-E12-quick-photoshoot
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Thread: New Fenix E12 vs Eagletac D25A Ti neutral beamshots"
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...nix-E12-vs-Eagletac-D25A-Ti-neutral-beamshots