FenixLD12 Cree XP-G R5 LED Flashlight Aircraft-Grade Aluminum 115 Lumens

If you don't want to read my full review, here's the bottom line up front: After nearly a month of carrying this light every day, I couldn't be more pleased with it's features, construction and function. Highly recommended!I've had an EDC flashlight for a few years now - don't know how I ever got by without one. My most recent EDC was an inexpensive Energizer Energizer Tactical Metal Handheld LED Flashlight  AA LED; simple, small and effective. When I lost the Energizer I went looking for a replacement. Criteria was a durable LED that was waterproof, had a good run time and was small enough to fit in my pocket. As an added consideration, I wanted a light robust enough to double as a tactical/bedside light (lighting up Grandma with your weapon-mounted light as she gets a glass of water in the middle of the night makes for awkward Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners). After pouring over a ton of reviews, I was about to pull the trigger on a Streamlight when I stumbled on the Fenix LD12. WOW. This light is everything I was looking for and then some.- It's powered by a single AA battery - the ultimate in easy replacement. I won't rehash run time numbers here, as they've already been covered in previous reviews, but I find them more than sufficient.- Bright?? It's hard to believe how much light is put out by this little guy using only a single AA (125 lumens on Turbo). Pointing the light at the ceiling in a darkened 15x20 room on its Turbo setting lit the entire area well enough to easily read small print; even on the lowest power setting the room was lit well enough to be able to move around and function. The strobe function will, literally, stun you. Yes, there are high-end lights out there that are brighter (usually employing one or more CR123's) but repeat after me: Single. AA. Battery. Simply amazing.- Construction is first rate. The aluminum body is smoothly machined and finished with an anti-roll design. The clip is heavy duty and attaches securely to my pocket without any play. The threads on the battery compartment are precision cut and the cap smoothly screws on and off (a blessing for those of us who have fought with poorly mated threads). After three weeks of carrying the LD12 in my pocket daily (accompanied & banged around by a pocket knife and mini leatherman) the finish remains essentially unblemished. One much appreciated aspect of the construction is that the body is threaded on BOTH ends. Ever have a battery leech acid and get stuck in your flashlight? I have, and being unable to get the battery out ruined an otherwise good light. With the ability to open both body ends there's no longer any chance of a leaky battery becoming a permanent fixture in the tube. My only reservation with the construction was with the durability of the gray mode select button, which is located on the body below the lens. It's rubber with a tactile raised design and I wasn't sure how it would stand up to the wear and tear of EDC. To date, my concerns appear to be groundless, as almost a month of carrying it around in my pocked hasn't resulted in any noticeable damage or wear.- Waterproof!- Cost. Let's be honest - this isn't a cheap flashlight. Fifty bucks is fifty bucks, no matter how you slice it. That said however, the LD-12 is cheaper than other flashlights with similar performance and features. Fenix also stands behind their product with a 24-month warranty (extended to 30 months if you register your light on their site). If you would have ever told me I'd buy a light for $50 and count the money well spent, I'd have offered to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge for $50 and made my money back. I was wrong. This light is a great *value*, based on features, performance, and construction.In sum, I like the light so much that I find myself looking for excuses to use my LD-12, and get this stupid grin on my face when I do. I'd buy another LD-12 in an instant if this one were to ever be lost. Even more telling, my wife and daughter may be getting these for Christmas (and I don't trust the well-being of the most precious things in my life to junk). Hmmm, I wonder if I can convince Fenix into making an LD-12 in female pleasing pink, purple or turquoise.....

It's a nice little light until it breaks. I use the LD12 as an EDC, apparently you can't drop them. I have a couple of these and they are both acting up. One is past the lifetime warranty(???), so they want me have mailed to China to have it repaired. I have to send the other one back to somewhere in the US. From now on I am only buying Surefire or Streamlight (both superb customer service). I do have a couple of Olights that haven't failed, maybe try those? No more Fenix.

If you are reading this review, you must be considering this flashlight. But like me, you might be saying to yourself... "Wow, why would I ever pay this much for a simple flashlight??" Well, this is not your ordinary flashlight. This thing is perfection in your pocket. I own 4 Fenix flashlights and a Fenix Headlamp. And compared to other brands of lights I own, I'd rate Fenix 10 stars if I could. I can't imagine being dissatisfied with any of their products.This model of Fenix light has everything you need for daily use as well as incredible reliability and features for an emergency situation. I feel the description on Amazon is somewhat lacking of this light's potential. For more details, check out the features and running times listed on Fenix's website:[...]This thing is constructed amazingly. The quality and craftsmanship is outstanding. The best part about it for me is that it runs on a single AA battery which is cheap and easy to obtain. The second best part about this is that you have 4 levels of brightness (controlled by the grey button on the side). And when you turn the light off, it remembers what brightness you last had it set at. I like knowing that runtime on the lowest setting (3 lumens) is 97 hours! In a very dark area, low might be enough to see what you are doing and conserve battery in an emergency situation. Other runtimes are as follows:Turbo: 115 Lumens (2h 9 min)High: 60 Lumens (4h 51 min)Mid: 27 Lumens (11 hr)Low: 3 Lumens (97 hr)Being able to adjust your light output in an emergency situation could be vital to conserving battery and making your light source last longer. The LED light is very 'white' and bright as opposed to other flashlights that use traditional bulbs (yellowish/tungston dull light). LED lights have a much better life and reliability when compared to older bulb lights. The bonus this light has over others is that it also has a "Strobe" and "SOS" mode. Just hold down the grey button on the side for 2 seconds and it switches to "Flashing modes" for emergency situations. As bright as this thing is, you would have no trouble being spotted from a rescue ship or aircraft. The "Turbo" setting at 115 lumens is blinding to the eye and if pointed up at a white ceiling in a dark room, lights up the entire room as if the regular lights are on. It's waterproof and impact resistant. You can't go wrong with this light. I love the pocket clip and tactical button on the bottom for quick on/off (as opposed to other lights where you have to turn the head to get it to come on). Oh and it also has a rigid edge on the front for breaking glass in an emergency situation. The lanyard that comes with it is even better quality than I've seen on other lights. It fits in the pocket and hand nicely and is about the size/thickness of Black Magic Marker (but slightly shorter).I feel this is the perfect 'save your a** light'. You will want to carry it everyday. If you want something small to carry on your keychain that is the same quality (just less features)... I highly recommend the Fenix E05 (takes 1 AAA battery) and is not much bigger than a AAA battery but is VERY VERY bright at 27 lumens. Hope this review helps.

Pros:Lightweight and compact:4 inches long.75 inches in diameterWeighs 2.7 ounces with a Sanyo enloop rechargeable battery.Very bright:Medium setting is bright enough for almost any task. This includes getting your friends to throw things in your general direction after you shine it in their eyes.User friendly:Remembers the last setting you were using - you don't have to cycle through every light setting every time you use it.To change settings while you are holding it, just press the gray function button with your ring or pinky finger.Doesn't roll on flat surfaceTemporary on/off functionSolid click on / click off buttonTough / Well constructed:Turned it on and left it in a bucket of water for several mintues with no problem.Dropped it in a parking lot and on a gravel driveway. Still works perfectly.BONUS FEATURE: It fits in the Fenix headlamp clamp so you can use it hands free.The only thing I would change would be to extend the lanyard ring at the back a little farther out so it will stand up like a lamp and illuminate the ceiling of a room or tent etc.Cons:None

Light, tough construction and intuitive controls make this a first rate EDC flashlight. Bright, clear, and focused beam that is surprisingly powerful for a single battery light.

I bought this torch as an upgrade for the LD10 I normally use for work. The LD10 was quite a revelation with its general performance and quality of light output, compared to the Maglite and Cybalite torches I had used previously. The LD12 is even better, answering some minor criticisms with the LD10.Like the LD10, it will work with MiMh Rechargeable, Alkaline and even 1.5V Lithium batteries if need be. The quality of light from the Cree R5 LED is excellent, not too bluish like some other manufacturers torches in its class. Different cable colours are easily discernable under the light from this torch. The electronics that drive the LED are a bit better than in the LD10 though, with the addition of a Mode switch / light setting memory and also the absence of the annoying "loose connection" type flickering (not strobing) when using the High setting on the LD10.In general, the torch is well built, lightweight and easy to use. Its performance is excellent, being able to provide a very useable 47Lm of light for several hours from a single AA size eneloop or Duracell rechargeable battery. It is also waterproof and shockproof which comes in very handy, considering the building maintenance tasks that I use it for.I give this product a 5 star rating as it is probably the best available in the "Single AA" class of torches.

Je l'ai acheté pour mon père étant déjà moi même possesseur d'une LD20.C'est une super produit, solide et surtout très efficace pour une lampe de cette taille et avec une seule pile LR06(AA)Le système pour switcher entre les modes est plus pratique que celui des anciennes versions grâce au nouveau bouton situé derrière l'objectif de la lampe.La seule chose qu'on pourrait regretter c'est que cette nouvelle version de la lampe ne peut pas tenir "debout" posée par terre (l'objectif vers le haut). La LD20 et la LD10 le peuvent. Ce qui permet d'éclairer toute une pièce juste avec la lampe posé quelque part l'objectif vers le haut.Bref, si vous voulez une lampe facile à transporter, efficace et solide. Je vous la recommande !

Habe die Lampe für abendliche Spaziergänge mit dem Hund gekauft. Die Lampe ist so klein, dass ich sie immer in der Jacke lassen kann und nicht stört. Die Lichtleistung ist im Verhältnis zur Größe unglaublich! Ich habe bewusst eine Lampe mit Mignon Batterien gewählt, da ich diese Batterien immer da habe oder überall zu bekommen sind. Die Verarbeitung ist erstklassig. Die Lampe hat neben Strobo und SOS vier Stufen und das ist gut so, denn häufig reicht eine niedrigere Stufe aus.Würde ich wieder kaufen!PS. Nach mehr als 9 Jahren Benutzung immer noch super die Lampe. Frage mich allerdings was der aktuelle Preis soll. Wieso 116,- €?Die Lampe hat damals ca. 52,-€ gekostet und lag die Jahre immer um 50,- €. DER Preis ist angemessen.

夜道歩き用です。これまでの遍歴は、１）GENTOS パトリオ GP-4BK（暗い）２）EAGLETACのD25A Mini（スペック・配光は素晴らしく良いが、寒くなると発光モード切り替え出来なくなり、いつも最弱ローモード）３）LED Lenser T5（明るすぎ。ランタイム短い。照射角を広角にすると中央が中抜けしたように暗くなる。やはり中央が重点的に明るい配光が夜道歩きには使いやすい。）４）FENIX E11 慣れると明るさ瞬時に切り替え。使い良い。タイトルにも書いたFENIX E11は、明るさ105／32ルーメンの２段階切り替えで軽くて使い勝手も良かったのですが、105ルーメンでは威嚇に使えるくらい？明るく（ランタイムが短く）、32ルーメンだと（ランタイムは十分なのですが）少々暗いので、50〜70ルーメン位でランタイムがそこそこ持つ物を探していました。こちらの商品は115／60／27／3ルーメンの４段階切り替えで、常用には60ルーメンがちょうど良い感じです。スペック表によるとアルカリ乾電池使用時のランタイムは、115ルーメン（2時間9分）／60ルーメン（4時間51分）／27ルーメン（11時間）／3ルーメン（97時間）とのことです。明るさ・発光モード切り替えは胴体の中程に押しボタンがあり、3→27→60→115の順に切り替わります。長押しで115ルーメンのストロボ→60ルーメンのSOS→通常モード。またON/OFF操作でもストロボ・SOSモードは解除されて通常モードに戻ります。ON/OFFは胴体のおしりの部分の押しボタンで行います。つまり押しボタンスイッチが２個あるのですが、ON/OFFしても明るさ４段階の設定を覚えていてくれるので、スイッチ１個で明るさ多段階切り替えの機種（LED Lenser T7や後述するEAGLETACのD25A Miniなどがそうでした）と異なり、点ける度に明るさを合わせ直す必要がないので使い勝手が良いです。エネループを使うので実際の電池の持ちがどれほどなのかまだ分かりませんが、黒エネループ（Eneloop pro）が使えるのはうれしいです。（以前、EAGLETACのD25A Miniを買い求めた際には、黒エネループでは電池形状が合わず、点灯できませんでした。なので素直にうれしいです。）少々お高いですが、単３一本で使える小型ライトにこだわりがある方ならば、この商品はお薦めできると思います。蛇足ですが、クリップは簡単に取り外せました。