E05 R2 Vesion User Review

space cowboy · **on:** November 22, 2010, 06:58:42 PM

Just got this puppy 1 hour ago. Took this & the E01 in a dark basement. The E05 blows the E01 out of the water like the Hood did to the Bismark! The beam is a perfect flood with a neutral/warm beam. Sorry I can't do photo's. Next was the Gerber Infinity. It blew the Infinity away also! Looks like Fenix has a real winner with the E05 R2. No purple or blue tints either! Just a nice warm /neutral beam. Stay tuned as outdoor night testing will start tonight. It looks like the throw is good for 40 feet & maybe even more. The lanyard holes will not accept the standard GI ball chain though...Bummer! Looks like its going to be a string lanyard for this puppy. Be back tonight after outdoor testing. Around 6.00 pm CST.

space cowboy · **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2010, 07:32:38 PM

Update... I took the tiny keyring off a Photon Fauxton & i now have my ball chain on it for neck carry. It won't tail stand now but, this feature is not important except for indoor use to me anyway. Wait... it will tail stand! You just need to get the split ring single loop into the cut out.

Gareth · **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2010, 08:10:32 PM

I'm seriously swithering about this one. I'd just got it in my head to finally get myself an E01 when this little chap came on the scene. Now I'm not short on a 1xAAA light or two so it's not like I'm short on options, but I'm thinking about these guys for the ultra small size.

As I see it the pros of the E05 are:

slightly smaller
better colour
more light

BUT against it:

slightly more pricey
far shorter run time

Sound fair? Anyway, I'm looking forward to your outdoor experiments.

jekostas · **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2010, 08:19:16 PM

If the E05 had a 3 or 5 lumen switchable low mode I'd be all over it.

space cowboy · **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2010, 09:25:31 PM

Everything is a trade off but, I love this puppy..! More info in about 3 hours on a night with no lights. I am in the country & no ambient light except the stars & moon. Its raining now so no moon or stars!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2010, 09:59:25 PM

Looking forward to the update

I'm still a little torn about the E05 $:-\$ I want one (really, really do!), but I'm unsure if I'd edc one given the low runtime

Having said that, it would make a great back up light for those who edc a E01/ArcP for those rare occasions when they need that bit more punch

space cowboy · **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2010, 10:41:10 PM

I hear you Mike! If you use your EDC lights more than 1 hour a day the E05 might not be that great. I use my EDC lights about 1 minute a day on average.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2010, 07:19:17 AM

Quote from: space cowboy on November 22, 2010, 10:41:10 PM

I hear you Mike! If you use your EDC lights more than 1 hour a day the E05 might not be that great. I use my EDC lights about 1 minute a day on average.

Who am I trying to kid, we all know I'm going to get one at that price

space cowboy · **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2010, 03:10:58 PM

This Forum was down yesterday? I could not get on. Here is my unscientific outdoor test. Walked to the barn about 25 yards away. No problem seeing where I was walking at all. I went in the barn & the E05 lit it up nicely. I could see the other wall clearly about 35 foot distance. The E05 might be over kill since it is so bright for some people. It fits in ones pocket quite nice & unnoticed until needed. The Eo5 R2 is a winner in my book. I think of it as an E01 on steroids. In all fairness, the E01 & the Gerber Infinity are not obsolete in my book. Their excellent run times will always fill the EDC roll as well. They are bright enough to get almost any job done IMO.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2010, 10:21:32 PM

The Infinity will always have a place in my EDC, but I can see a need for a E05, especially given how small it is, it could easily be left in your jeans change pocket until you needed it

Gareth · **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2010, 11:18:25 PM

Thanks for the thoughts space cowboy.

It's certainly on my wish list.

NutSAK · **Reply #11 on:** November 24, 2010, 01:00:05 AM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on November 22, 2010, 09:59:25 PM

Looking forward to the update

I'm still a little torn about the E05 $:-\$ I want one (really, really do!), but I'm unsure if I'd edc one given the low runtime

Having said that, it would make a great back up light for those who edc a E01/ArcP for those rare occasions when they need that bit more punch

The Peak Eiger is the closest competition to the E05. AAA, flood optic, Cree XP-G emitter...

...and you can have it in virtually any output you want!

Of course, it's more expensive and larger, but very high quality.

One thing that disturbs me with the E05 is that the plastic optic is not protected.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #12 on:** November 24, 2010, 07:26:21 AM

Quote from: NutSAK on November 24, 2010, 01:00:05 AM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on November 22, 2010, 09:59:25 PM
Looking forward to the update

I'm still a little torn about the E05 $:-\$ I want one (really, really do!), but I'm unsure if I'd edc one given the low runtime

Having said that, it would make a great back up light for those who edc a E01/ArcP for those rare occasions when they need that bit more punch

The Peak Eiger is the closest competition to the E05. AAA, flood optic, Cree XP-G emitter...

...and you can have it in virtually any output you want! Of course, it's more expensive and larger, but very high quality.

One thing that disturbs me with the E05 is that the plastic optic is not protected.

The problem is getting one for a reasonable cost over here $:-\$ I'd can easily see it costing me far more than it's worth once postage and importation tax has been taken into account

Shame there's no UK importer

space cowboy · **Reply #13 on:** November 24, 2010, 01:57:01 PM

I see your point Mike. Its sad you guys have to go through all that. If it were the same here in the USA I would probably only have two lights.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #14 on:** November 24, 2010, 06:12:06 PM

Quote from: space cowboy on November 24, 2010, 01:57:01 PM

I see your point Mike. Its sad you guys have to go through all that. If it were the same here in the USA I would probably only have two lights.

Well it's not as bad as it used to be, as I don't think even you lot across the pond get quite the same deal as you once did $:-\$

Black Rose · **Reply #15 on:** December 12, 2010, 07:12:19 AM

Had a chance to use an E05 last night at a local meet, and I have to say that I am impressed with this light.

I think I'm going to have to add one to my fleet.

space cowboy · **Reply #16 on:** December 12, 2010, 03:15:46 PM

Glad you like the E05 as I sure do. The E01 has a proven track record & I have no doubt the E05 will also.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #17 on:** December 12, 2010, 04:18:45 PM

I'm still hoping to get one early next year

What's the throw like btw?

rlocock · **Reply #18 on:** December 12, 2010, 05:20:31 PM

Is it this one?
http://www.heinnie.com/Flashlights/Fenix-Flashlights/Fenix-Flashlights-E05/p-97-403-6009/

space cowboy · **Reply #19 on:** December 12, 2010, 05:38:05 PM

Yep.. that's my baby! They come in a R2 & R4 version as well. Mike, in my dark Barn test I could see the other side clearly. My guess is the throw is a good 40 to 50 foot & maybe more depending on your eyes & darkness level. Here in the country it gets dark unless we have a full moon.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #20 on:** December 12, 2010, 06:32:42 PM

Quote from: space cowboy on December 12, 2010, 05:38:05 PM

Yep.. that's my baby! They come in a R2 & R4 version as well. Mike, in my dark Barn test I could see the other side clearly. My guess is the throw is a good 40 to 50 foot & maybe more depending on your eyes & darkness level. Here in the country it gets dark unless we have a full moon.

Consider me sold then

Vladimir · **Reply #21 on:** December 21, 2010, 04:44:10 PM

I just received mine, I'm very satisfied...

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