there's nothing one could do about the beam pattern. Each copy of the E09 might have a different beam pattern (roundness of hotspot, size of hotspot, radialsymmetry of hotspot) because of the not too strict manufacturing tolerances of its tiny aluminum reflector. If you swap the reflector, you get a new beam pattern. But with a single reflector, you cannot change or influence the beam pattern.
here my own measurements:
[quote=kreisler's kitchen scale]
Lumintop Worm SS: 27grams
Klarus MiX6: 18grams (with obligatory mini split ring)
iTP A3 Titanium: 15grams (with obligatory mini split ring)
Lumintop Worm Alu: 13grams
Tank E09: 13grams
Klarus MiX5: 12grams
iTP A3 Aluminum: 9grams
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I agree, tint is great (as to be expected from XP-E R2 and PWM regulation).
The clip costs 4.25$ worldwide free shipping (Fenix LD01 clip) and i have yet to receive it.
fran, do you have a link to your 10440's? I guess yours are unprotected.
Thanks for some beamshots, wallshots, comparison shots, and more pron. ;)
The first E09 I received 3 weeks ago is working fine. I just received my 2nd E09 from DD today. When I tighten the head and put the body on, it doesn't turn on. It only comes on when the head is loosened. I think there's some type of short, but I'm not sure. Someone earlier mentioned something about an insulator between the LED and reflector, but my other E09 doesn't have it, and it's working fine. Has this happened to anyone else or knows how to fix this?
p.s. I noticed the printing on the newer E09 is more clear and it has "S/N" in front of the serial number.
NightCrawl wrote:
[quote=NightCrawl]
Yeah well, the CNQG isnt R5 anymore, its unspecified R2. DD and MF offer different versions but I cant really see a difference. So I thought I'd ask for advice..
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*my* advice is to wait until *i* got the latest production version from somewhere (Tank007 Co., or DD, ..). the current version is V2 which i can confirm comes with a XP-E R3 led. i can tell the difference in brightness compared to V1 (XP-E R2). V3 will have the XP-E R3 too and a longer battery compartment. DD has hohen durchsatz so that is why ordering from them isnt a bad idea: you get E09 copies in tin boxes with no warehouse dust from shelf stocking over a longer period of time ;)
Yes, CNQG finally corrected the webpage description.
Is the tank 007 pretty much the brightest "AAA" flashlight on 10440? Brighter than Olighti3/ITP? I know preon can get 300 lumens on initial startup with AW 10440
(anxiously waiting for the torpedo from cpf forums)
on 10440 the E09 is not too bright. the iTP A3 and Fenix LD01 are brighter (much brighter!) on 10440's imho. in my review i've listed it on the Pro's and Con's. please check
The iTP and latest LD01's use an XP-G LED so they will have more output for sure. The E09 really excels on a single NiMH and is even brighter on li-ion. But the difference isn't as much as with those other lights.
Focalprice doesnt belong to the RECOMMENDED sellers but thanks for the heads up.
good question, maybe someone else knows? i dont have the olight i3, sorry. in any case my attitude is, for the price of 1 itp a3 (or olight i3) i would prefer to buy 2 copies of the tank e09. i really dont like the keyring attachment on the olight i3.
i dont buy things which i dont like how about you? ;)
hehe, same. I have to grab one of those tank's one of these days from a reputable seller. I have had some probs in the past with focal sending me incorrect items, I just thought I would mention as general information or for someone who has good luck with focal.
the Tank007 Co. informed me about the recent production of the V3 and that the body tubes indeed host all sorts of Protected 10440's comfortably. so there we have it: the V3 is finally produced!!
these days i am trying to figure out where i ..etc..
you know what?? -- simply stay tuna ;) more updates to come, i am sure.
I received today one of the two E09 I ordered in gray gunmetal color!!!
This time the shipping has been better than usual. I received it in 11 natural days since it was shipped.
About the light. I really really really really love this light in this color. This color makes this light more "luxurious". The anodizing, at least at first sight has impressed me. With this color, it has not the look of "cheap light" the E09 in black has. It can compete with my itp A3 in natural gray talking about "aesthetics".... Oh my god. Glad I ordered 2...
It is 3 mode, no changes in electronics, same output.... It is V2. It came with orings and keychain.
exactly the same output? the light should be a tad brighter than the older E09's. Anyway, do all kinds of AAA batteries fit with regard to cell thickness: Alkalines, NiMH's, etc?
post some photos if you can!! Dinodirect is fast now!!!
