Setting the ring to lockout (padlock) resets the controls, so when you then unlock, you can only initially rotate the selector ring to spot. is a compact 15000 lumen powerhouse, seamlessly balancing 900 metre extreme long-distance illumination and up to 12,000 lumens of wide area floodlight output.

Maximum beam distance 640 meters (spotlight) or 410 meters (floodlight), waterproof to IP68 and resistant to impacts up to 1 meter. Above the switch board sits a battery level indicator which also functions as the charging indicator, to show when charging is complete.The switches work independently of each other, this means that you can use and combine the flood and spot mode separately.

I have had experience with one of those 30,000 lumen monsters (borrowed not bought) and the battery life was paltry (It didn't last the length of the walk). A nice development is also that the light, despite its higher output, hasn't gotten bigger but more compact.

The battery is nicely secured in place and is protected from outside blows with the help of the gold-plated springs.

in my hand (I take XL size gloves), it is perfectly comfortable while being completely hand filling. year free repair: Fenix will repair a light free of charge within 2 years of purchase if problems develop with normal use. Fenix does not provide LED replacement services for the time being, and users are not recommended to replace the LEDs independently, which may affect product performance and cause product damage. Indication: If load is identified, the indicators will recede from right to left to display the status.Fenix tested run times at each output level are achieved by switching the light on at a specific level and letting it run uninterrupted until output has reduced to 10% as per the ANSI standard. Lock: With the the light switched off and unlocked, simultaneously press the two switches for 3 seconds, the light will blink 2 times on Eco of spotlight mode to indicate locked status. Peak beam intensity and beam distance measurements About Peak beam intensity: Understanding ANSI FL1 Standards About peak beam intensity The calculated value of distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0. Did have a TK45, which had good throw but it was beam and flood combined which was a pain when taking photos underground. By and large, I really like Fenix – my first “real” flashlight was a Fenix (the 187 lumen E25 model, if you’re curious).