LED Lenser torches - Tell me about them

[1sikxt]

And guns and knives starts getting expensive but lol

[Bourt]

I have the P7.2 and its very functional.

Good stuff.

I order a P7.2 the other day and am waiting for delivery.

[T_M]

What do you want to use the torch for?

I've used a P7 and M14. Standard AAA and AA batteries. Both are ok for wandering around but the white light makes you go a bit blind at night.

Dereelight/OSTS NightMaster RED is a bit easier on the eyes. But the head gets hot, and it's a bit long with the extender for two 18650 batteries.

Candlepowerforum might have some more info...

[Ken]

Just general purpose.

Torch around the house. Doubles for camping.

Nothing too demanding.

[FuzzyM]

I like torches.

I also like torches

A lot of people around me think it is an addiction

They are right!

I love my Led Lenser P14, it is a bit old hat now, but when I got it couple of years ago I was amazed by it. Still has brilliant throw for it's modest output and better variable zoom than the ebay cheapies.

Got a Led Lenser H7R for christmas and use it a lot. Very very handy head torch, USB charging is convenient and I like the fully variable dimming.
Does need regular charging as it goes flat fairly quick.

I still use my old mini maglite a bit, it now has a 200 lumen led upgrade which has made it into a handy little torch to carry around in my pocket.

[mahna]

Other stuff too like alternating, automatic SOS repeating pattern, defence strobe.

Defence strobe?

[Baldrick314]

Strobe effect to disorient and deter an attacker.

Also to draw attention in the dark if you're lost.

[Lorgar]

Yeah, fancy talk for saying it flashes rapidly to screw up a would be assailants night-vision for just long enough that you can leg it to safety.

You'd have to search for more info (unless someone here knows enough about it to chime in?) but there is also supposed to be something about low frequency flickering light that upsets your eyes/brain and creates a disorientating effect like vertigo.

Mine flashes at 20hz so I guess that's the sweet spot? I don't really know much about it other than what I've just written though.

Regardless of the vertigo effect or not, I tried it on myself in the back yard a few nights ago and it's real bastard on the eyes alone

[RDobber]

Lorgar you girl, buying a torch for defence

[Lorgar]

Hey, it's dark at the park at night!

*whimper*

[von_klitzing]

"catch of the day" had a massive sale on LED Lensers earlier this year, they were like 70% - 80% off most of the range. I'm pretty sure I got 6 LED lenser torches for around $160. I rate them, they are well made and really impress my mates when I shine them on s**t. Also my boy loves it when we spotlight at night and find all the spideys and possums lol. However - I would not pay full price for these to save my life. I really don't think they're worth the retail price. I agree with some of the other posts that you'll find better torches for the same money. But, if you do get one/some - make sure you show it off on here eh? We all love a bit of light porn....

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[petemacsydney]

ive got 2 of these ad they are kicka** torches!
http://www.banggood.com/UltraFire-CREE- ... 76702.html
people usually say oh not that Chinese sh*t, but if i dont tell them they are Chinese, they reckon they are the best torches they've seen.
i know quite a few cops that are using them as well now. the variable beam is awesome, they reach out and touch very well

[Guliver]

ive got 2 of these ad they are kicka** torches!
http://www.banggood.com/UltraFire-CREE- ... 76702.html
people usually say oh not that Chinese sh*t, but if i dont tell them they are Chinese, they reckon they are the best torches they've seen.
i know quite a few cops that are using them as well now. the variable beam is awesome, they reach out and touch very well

Your post really just reinforces just how little people know about quality torches.

I'm sure Lada's would out sell T Model Fords had they been available early last century.

[Warrigul]

ive got 2 of these ad they are kicka** torches!
http://www.banggood.com/UltraFire-CREE- ... 76702.html
people usually say oh not that Chinese sh*t, but if i dont tell them they are Chinese, they reckon they are the best torches they've seen.
i know quite a few cops that are using them as well now. the variable beam is awesome, they reach out and touch very well

I use this type of torch spotlighting and have no issues. On ebay I think they are around $6 including postage. I have about a dozen 18650 batteries and some are better than others but once you have been to an 18650 setup you will never go back to stuffing around with AAA and AA's.

[petemacsydney]

ive got 2 of these ad they are kicka** torches!
http://www.banggood.com/UltraFire-CREE- ... 76702.html
people usually say oh not that Chinese sh*t, but if i dont tell them they are Chinese, they reckon they are the best torches they've seen.
i know quite a few cops that are using them as well now. the variable beam is awesome, they reach out and touch very well

Your post really just reinforces just how little people know about quality torches.

I'm sure Lada's would out sell T Model Fords had they been available early last century.

have you actually tried one?
i know quite a few cops who swear by them for jobs where they MUST have a reliable torch.
i think if you spent the 20 and tried it, you'll notice its 85-90% of what you would get out of a $100 torch by a known brand. hell, most of them are produced in the same freaken factory!
but hey, just my opinion, as is democracy, you are welcome to your own as well

[Guliver]

have you actually tried one?
i know quite a few cops who swear by them for jobs where they MUST have a reliable torch.
i think if you spent the 20 and tried it, you'll notice its 85-90% of what you would get out of a $100 torch by a known brand. hell, most of them are produced in the same freaken factory!
but hey, just my opinion, as is democracy, you are welcome to your own as well

I've been involved in LED Flashlights since the only way to own one was to build it yourself (about 8 years) I'm very familiar with what is available and having owned literally hundreds of torches over the years and handled many different torches owned by other enthusiasts.

[petemacsydney]

ok got ya, so youre an expert user, hence buying premium is important to you. i understand.
all i am saying is for the average everyday user, it makes no difference mate.
what you will notice and care to pay an extra $80 for is not even close to becoming a concern of mine (or similar average type users).
so i'll pocket the 80, stick with my tried and true $20 cree's and be happy.
same for every hobby i guess, some of us buy porsches, some of us buy toyota's.

[Warrigul]

ok got ya, so youre an expert user, hence buying premium is important to you. i understand.
all i am saying is for the average everyday user, it makes no difference mate.
what you will notice and care to pay an extra $80 for is not even close to becoming a concern of mine (or similar average type users).
so i'll pocket the 80, stick with my tried and true $20 cree's and be happy.
same for every hobby i guess, some of us buy porsches, some of us buy toyota's.

My perspective: I would rather buy three cheap arsed slightly behind the times ebay versions for $8 each than one soon about to be behind the times $100 version that is albeit better built but ten times the cost but not ten times the benefit.

Roo out to 150 meters are more concerned with the 55 grains ploughing through their skull than the use of a less than optimum light source.

[petemacsydney]

not those bl**dy Tassie roo's surely! they're supposed to be smart bast&^*%'s
i heard they only run out in front of imported European cars?

[Warrigul]

not those bl**dy Tassie roo's surely! they're supposed to be smart bast&^*%'s
i heard they only run out in front of imported European cars?

Nah they are pretty dumb, on foot at at 100-150 they just sit and look at you. If they haven't been roused up much in the past you can drive to within 50m of them and use a humble .22lr over the headlights. If there have been newbies or arseholes about they can be a bit stirred up and they just disappear on the sound of an engine, the reason I am the exclusive shooter on three properties.

For those that don't know, our roo are about equivalent to your wallaby and they are a big time pest. I average 75 a week, most are left as fertiliser.

[petemacsydney]

jesus, 75 a week! that's insane.
i need to move to Tassie!

[Warrigul]

jesus, 75 a week! that's insane.
i need to move to Tassie!

It is fun for a while, especially when you are younger, too much of anything becomes a bit of a chore at times. I will be dropping one property shortly as three are too many for me now the kids have other interests, I have arranged for someone to take over we will see how they go.

[petemacsydney]

wot rifle do u mainly use on the roo's?

[Wes]

I average 75 a week, most are left as fertiliser.

You need to start a pet food business.

[Guliver]

Pete for $20 what do you have to lose?

Just trying to point out that there are better alternatives to LL, if your looking to spend the dollars. I just thought the alternatives also needed to be considered and talked about but it looks like LL have done there marketing so well people don't even consider the other brands.

I have no problem with folks spending pocket change on the sort of torch you mentioned or even the smaller Sipik SK68 which takes a AA or14500 Li-ion cell and two for $10 or less lots of people rave about them.

[petemacsydney]

agreed mate, i don't think there is anything wrong with either choice. like i said, Toyota or porche.. there's always going to be times when we all want the porche and there'll be times when we just want a toyota.
just as long as it aint no god dam hyundai excel !! lol

[Warrigul]

wot rifle do u mainly use on the roo's?

.22LR and subsonics for close work and 3/4 of all those taken and depending on the property and whether I am paying for the ammo or not either the .17HMR or the.223 for the longer work.

[Timb0]

Have owed quite a few LED Lenser torches 2 x p7's, p3, m5, p17, m7r and a small key chain style one that took watch batteries and I don't know its name.

All but two have failed! Most within 6 months but they were all used in very harsh conditions working on machinery being exposed to dust, mud, heat, different oils, vibrations, dropped in mineralised water in underground mines. The m7r and p17 have just been used around the house, camping, shooting etc and are still going strong after a few years. I have been hard on them so that's obviously why they failed but I have had torches from other companies that haven't and have done the same thing with.

LED Lenser lights have always been lower on the lumes than other brands but have quite a unique focus system that lets you have a torch that throws a concentrated beam and then can be adjusted to a flood light. However the flood is quite defined with not as much spill to the sides as conventional orange peel reflectors.

I see the newer LED Lensers have much higher output now but they are quite pricy. Most of the brands I trust are made in China with good quality control and out perform these expensive models and are a lot cheaper and in my situation more reliable. ThruNite would be my pick today but flashlight technology has moved forward that quickly it might be someone else in 12months time.

[Lorgar]

LED Lenser lights have always been lower on the lumes than other brands but have quite a unique focus system that lets you have a torch that throws a concentrated beam and then can be adjusted to a flood light. However the flood is quite defined with not as much spill to the sides as conventional orange peel reflectors.

In my highly scientific testing of point different torches a the far wall in the store that was the decider for me re: lumuns.

There were other brands/models with 30-40% more lumens that threw less light. Quality over quantity, hey.

[Guliver]

Lorgar you girl, buying a torch for defence

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011 ... light-gun/

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=euoy_yN3uEE