Thanks to 4sevens (http://Fenix-Store.com) I have on loan a Fenix T1 "Tactical" light using a Q5 Cree LED.
Size -
it's pretty big, and feels hefty.
Tail-end and body tube -
The light is designed to tail stand, but the scalloping gives reasonable access to the "tactical" or foward clicky switch.
As can be seen the body tube is substantially thick.
Heads -
I did say the light is big for a 2x CR123 - as can be seen in comparing the head with the P3D series. That's a stainless steel bezel.
Rated at 225 lumens on High (Turbo mode) - about the nearest rival is Fenix's own P3Dce Premium Q5 edition -
vs. Fenix P3Dce-Q5 both on primary CR123 and Max brightness -
Close - but I think the T1 has it. T1's beam is smoother even though both use the Q5 Cree - this is probably because of the larger head allowing for a more effective reflector - the hotspot of the T1 is also more defined/concentrated. However despite the use of a orange peel reflector - the T1 still betrays a bit of the notorious Cree dark halo - but it probably would not be noticed in any real use.
vs. Fenix P3D-RB100 Rebel both on primary CR123 and Max brightness -
The T1 looks a bit brighter - with more concentrated/intense hotspot - but the Rebel100 beam is noticably wider, looks smooth, and has a nice tint.
Fenix T1 on Low (general mode)
vs. Fenix P3Dce-Q5 on Medium
Looks real close......
vs. Fenix P3D-RB100 Rebel on Medium -
Close, I think because the RB100 has a wider beam the light is spread out more.
More practical comparison -
The stairway shots confirm the comments from the white wall beamshots - the T1 has a more intense and concentrated hotspot - probably due to the bigger reflector. The P3Drb100 light is wider/spread out more, as is the L0Drb80 on Li-Ion 10440 (perhaps now the former stairway champ?)
I'm not really a "tactical" person - so I can't really comment on the tactical aspects of the light - but just as a flashlight - the Fenix T1 is impressive - one of the brightest 2x CR123 light around.
It is BIG and hefty and can stand up to some abuse - this isn't something I thought up to say.....
I've watched the light dropped several times and at different angles from about 4ft onto solid concrete switched on - and it kept working and did not show even a scratch.
I don't think I'd worry about it being run over -
I'm more worried about being run over by it :nana:
Size -
it's pretty big, and feels hefty.
Tail-end and body tube -
The light is designed to tail stand, but the scalloping gives reasonable access to the "tactical" or foward clicky switch.
As can be seen the body tube is substantially thick.
Heads -
I did say the light is big for a 2x CR123 - as can be seen in comparing the head with the P3D series. That's a stainless steel bezel.
Rated at 225 lumens on High (Turbo mode) - about the nearest rival is Fenix's own P3Dce Premium Q5 edition -
vs. Fenix P3Dce-Q5 both on primary CR123 and Max brightness -
Close - but I think the T1 has it. T1's beam is smoother even though both use the Q5 Cree - this is probably because of the larger head allowing for a more effective reflector - the hotspot of the T1 is also more defined/concentrated. However despite the use of a orange peel reflector - the T1 still betrays a bit of the notorious Cree dark halo - but it probably would not be noticed in any real use.
vs. Fenix P3D-RB100 Rebel both on primary CR123 and Max brightness -
The T1 looks a bit brighter - with more concentrated/intense hotspot - but the Rebel100 beam is noticably wider, looks smooth, and has a nice tint.
Fenix T1 on Low (general mode)
vs. Fenix P3Dce-Q5 on Medium
Looks real close......
vs. Fenix P3D-RB100 Rebel on Medium -
Close, I think because the RB100 has a wider beam the light is spread out more.
More practical comparison -
The stairway shots confirm the comments from the white wall beamshots - the T1 has a more intense and concentrated hotspot - probably due to the bigger reflector. The P3Drb100 light is wider/spread out more, as is the L0Drb80 on Li-Ion 10440 (perhaps now the former stairway champ?)
I'm not really a "tactical" person - so I can't really comment on the tactical aspects of the light - but just as a flashlight - the Fenix T1 is impressive - one of the brightest 2x CR123 light around.
It is BIG and hefty and can stand up to some abuse - this isn't something I thought up to say.....
I've watched the light dropped several times and at different angles from about 4ft onto solid concrete switched on - and it kept working and did not show even a scratch.
I don't think I'd worry about it being run over -
I'm more worried about being run over by it :nana:
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