Fenix E01 / E05

thesuper · **on:** December 20, 2011, 04:27:49 AM

Just received new Fenix E01 and E05. Came with cheapo alkaline batts. I am going to run them on lithium batt, for better performance, weight saving and leakproosness (I hope!) Anyone got any other sugestions? No real trying them out yet, but very impressed so far by both of them. I did have a E05 previously, but lost it within a couple of days, so never really got to try it out, Doh!

Also, I will be getting a E11 shortly.

Mike 208 · **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2011, 04:38:38 AM

I have all three models, and am very happy with all of them (especially the E11).

thesuper · **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2011, 04:48:17 AM

Quote from: Mike 208 on December 20, 2011, 04:38:38 AM

I have all three models, and am very happy with all of them (especially the E11).

How do you rate the E11 over the E05?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2011, 08:13:45 AM

Maybe run them on eneloops mate, as that's what I run mine on

I don't get quite as much runtime, but they hold there charge and can be recharged hundreds of times

Mike 208 · **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2011, 02:17:09 PM

The E11 is an AA battery powered light (the EO1 & EO5 are AAA powered), so its a little larger and fits my hand better. It has more light output, forward click switch, so I've found myself using it more and more as my "primary" EDC light, and I only bought it maybe 3 weeks ago (my EO1 has been on my keyring since I got it ~2 years ago, and the EO5 is currently in my LM Surge sheath).

space cowboy · **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2011, 03:37:41 PM

I use Eneloops but, a good quality Energizer Lithium works great. No problems with them.

gustophersmob · **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2011, 04:29:06 PM

I second the eneloop idea if you are going to EDC them. If they are going to be backups or in storage, use lithiums.

You may also want to take a look at this simple mod. I did it to one of mine and like the way it smooths out the beam. I have not done it to all of them so I have some options

Flying Dutchman · **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2011, 05:58:10 PM

I have the E05 on my keys with the energizer lithium AAA. Great light and very bright for size. Not sure why Maglite even produces the Solitaire with inexpensive options like these that completely sink that dinghy.

thesuper · **Reply #8 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:35:42 PM

Quote from: gustophersmob on December 20, 2011, 04:29:06 PM

I second the eneloop idea if you are going to EDC them. If they are going to be backups or in storage, use lithiums.

You may also want to take a look at this simple mod. I did it to one of mine and like the way it smooths out the beam. I have not done it to all of them so I have some options

Thanks for the info chaps

I read that whole thread, great idea, anyone else here tried it? I think I will give it a go, mine has a purplish tint, doesnt affect the brightness or useability tho. But I would prefare it a bit more "open". I have AA+AAA eneloops (Sanyo) so will be trying them with those.

thesuper · **Reply #9 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:40:36 PM

BTW......is there any diff in brightness levels, on E01, between eneloops and lithium?

gustophersmob · **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2011, 02:27:16 AM

Quote from: thesuper on December 21, 2011, 03:40:36 PM

BTW......is there any diff in brightness levels, on E01, between eneloops and lithium?

No, just differing runtimes. Lithiums will run longer.

Quote from: thesuper on December 21, 2011, 03:35:42 PM

Thanks for the info chaps I read that whole thread, great idea, anyone else here tried it? I think I will give it a go, mine has a purplish tint, doesnt affect the brightness or useability tho. But I would prefare it a bit more "open". I have AA+AAA eneloops (Sanyo) so will be trying them with those.

Yeah, the purple tint really only bothers me when I'm "white wall hunting." Real world use it doesn't bother me as much.

Another thing you can try for a more floody beam without modification is to stick a white chapstick/lip-balm cap on the end. Works quite well as a diffuser.

5hif7y · **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2011, 06:25:37 PM

ive got the E05 and E11 and im very happy with them both. i couldnt ask for much more from a light. would be nice if the E11 had a pocket clip. but maybe ill make one, one day........

N_N_R · **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2012, 12:39:12 PM

I have the e01 and E11 is on its way home

The little e01 is an outstanding for its size guy! The size is both and advantage and a disadvantage - being a minimalist myself, I adore tiny thingies, but the e01 can be sometimes a little difficult to turn on/off with one hand exactly because of its shortness. That's why I've added a short lanyard-helps the grip considerably.

From what I've seen online the E11 seems to be a little bigger (well, yeah, since it uses on AA) and therefore will be easier to use. Moreover, it has a click-on option, so it will be much more suitable for one-hand usage

I'll again be torn between which is my fave light

The only "negative" thing about the e01 is that after almost 4 months of multiple daily use, the finish is starting to come off here and there... I don't carry it on a keychain, so it doesn't get scratched up a lot, but it's most noticeable on the flashlight's head- I wonder whether the friction with your fingers can cause that

enki_ck · **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2012, 01:40:54 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on April 05, 2012, 12:39:12 PM

The only "negative" thing about the e01 is that after almost 4 months of multiple daily use, the finish is starting to come off here and there... I don't carry it on a keychain, so it doesn't get scratched up a lot, but it's most noticeable on the flashlight's head- I wonder whether the friction with your fingers can cause that

We say "it's got character" around here. Wear marks are good.

Yes, they do tend to loose their ano but are one of the toughest little flashlights out there. And seem to work forever on a lithium primary battery.

I've been looking at that e11 for a long time. It looks like a great flashlight for the money. But I have too many flashlights already, I really don't NEED another one.

N_N_R · **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2012, 02:21:39 PM

Quote from: enki_ck on April 05, 2012, 01:40:54 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on April 05, 2012, 12:39:12 PM
The only "negative" thing about the e01 is that after almost 4 months of multiple daily use, the finish is starting to come off here and there... I don't carry it on a keychain, so it doesn't get scratched up a lot, but it's most noticeable on the flashlight's head- I wonder whether the friction with your fingers can cause that

We say "it's got character" around here. Wear marks are good. Yes, they do tend to loose their ano but are one of the toughest little flashlights out there. And seem to work forever on a lithium primary battery.

I've been looking at that e11 for a long time. It looks like a great flashlight for the money. But I have too many flashlights already, I really don't NEED another one.

Yeah, I guess it will only look cooler with the wear marks

As for the ... needing a flashlight... do you think I do? Lol. Addicts...

N_N_R · **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2012, 05:37:01 PM

I've just put a string/lanyard on my Fenix E01 so that now I can carry it around my neck as a necklace under my shirt..

sysbox27 · **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2012, 06:54:20 PM

I ordered an E05 a little while ago as a pocketable edc light.
I haven't had real use for it yet but the little bit of action it has seen has been all good.

Gareth · **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:14:57 AM

My E05 gets a good bit of pocket time, great little light IMO.

New_World · **Reply #18 on:** August 16, 2012, 06:37:20 PM

love my E05 on my keychain.
its perfect and only one mode which i like for the keychain.

N_N_R · **Reply #19 on:** August 16, 2012, 08:37:16 PM

I have a E01 ... I'm considering a E05... wondering why the E05 is better... can you convince me?

New_World · **Reply #20 on:** August 18, 2012, 06:38:28 AM

Quote from: N_N_R on August 16, 2012, 08:37:16 PM

I have a E01 ... I'm considering a E05... wondering why the E05 is better... can you convince me?

the E05 is brighter.
to me its the perfect amount of brightness and only has one mode.

you might be fine with the E01...just my personal preference though.

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