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Old 29 April 2012, 20:59   #1
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LED LENSER Torch ?

Has anyone had a go on one of these torches before? I read a sales leaflet recently and they seemed quite impressive, but then again these things always are

LED LENSER - professional, focusable LED-Flashlights by Zweibrueder Optoelectronics GmbH & Co.KG
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Old 29 April 2012, 21:06   #2
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Yep, fantastic torches. I've got three now, one being a head torch. Amazingly bright and good battery life.
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I have a LL T7, great little torch. Very bright and quite robust.
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and I've got the little one.. its actually very good. so much so, we've bought another to give away as a birthday pressie.. highly recomended.
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Excellent

I have bought one of the Gecko Grips that fit in the ear piece and I'm hoping to match a really powerful torch to it.

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I had / have an LED Lensor frogman as a backup dive torch. The screw in the switch rusted and broke the plastic switch arm and rendered the torch useless. To be fair to the UK dealers they replaced the unit for new when I requested a new switch arm to replace.


The torch is very good but I won't be submerging it in sea water or relying on it as a dive torch.
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or look at Fenix torches - I have the 2200 version ! spots 800 metres lol
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I have a LL T7, great little torch. Very bright and quite robust.
Hi Glow, Please can you measure the diameter of the handle of the T7 if thats possible
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Its 29mm, any other dims you need just let me know

I also have Jetbeams, Fenix and Olights if there are any other sizes or specs I can help with!
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Bring it over-I've got a couple of different size mental Q7 LED torches-including the Ultrafire shown in that link- here that you can try it on. The same output as the LED lenser but half the price.
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I have bought one of the Gecko Grips that fit in the ear piece and I'm hoping to match a really powerful torch to it.

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Dont forget the led lenser runs on AAA batteries, not CR123s
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Dont forget the led lenser runs on AAA batteries, not CR123s
CR123 rechargeables aren't expensive-I got 8 or 10 of them from China on Ebay at about 12 quid the lot including 2 chargers 2 years ago.
They aren't showing any signs of diminishing in life yet.
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True, I use 18650's and Cr123's in my gun mounted torches, but aaa's are more readily available.
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True, I use 18650's and Cr123's in my gun mounted torches, but aaa's are more readily available.
WHat do you think of the 18650's vs CR123's? I'm using 2 CR123's in my gun mounted torch at the mo. I did wonder if I'd get the same output from an 18650.
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Bring it over-I've got a couple of different size mental Q7 LED torches-including the Ultrafire shown in that link- here that you can try it on. The same output as the LED lenser but half the price.
Will do, later this week
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Similar output but longer runtime on the 18650. Worth trying them out, mine are only eBay specials.
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I've got a Lenser torch, its the dogs...
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Have a look at the ''Wolfeye's'' range I've used a couple of thier ''Chapion'' models for two years.. Simpley Outstanding! Just 4.5'' long- Re-chargeable Lithium Batterries,three light settings pluss stobe..AND 600 LUMINS! Developed for U.S Special forces they are Tough and realy pack a Punch.
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I have a Led lenser Hokus-Focus. Build quality is good if not brilliant, and light output is OK, as long as very fresh batteries. Honestly speaking, little disappointed. The 3 X AAA batteries will very soon show sign of reduced output, reducing the amount of light. Rechargeable batteries does not work, guess there is no electronics adjusting the voltage?
This model would not recommend but others might be better.

I was given a Maglite Led lamp as a marketing gift, roughly the same size. That one uses
2X AA bateries. Like it more, mainly due to significantly longer battery life.
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