ya E15 is twisty.
but the 2016 version requires very little twist action to turn it on unlike previous one...and got new 450 lumen mode using the rechargeable.
nitecore here too expensive...even the tube also so pathetically priced RM40++...then again i also got a nitecore EA11.
my old version E15 i bought before iirc RM65 only...but flipped it cos didnt like that i had to twist it 3/4 at least to turn on and wasnt firm action...but dont think i want another CR123...too heavy on keychain.

AAA risky to use rechargeable...cos got no protection and i like to play high so sure my bulb will all burn.
only my AA ones i use 14500.

The i3e is nice. Especially in red.

How long does it burn on one Alkaline AAA? 90 lumens is quite bright for a AAA.

How much was it and where did get it from? Only lists for 12 bux.

Used to EDC a Maglight AAA (before they had LEDs)which was hopelessly dim and eats batteries. Now even cheap brand less DIY specials outperform it.

Again ...90 lumens from something this small is impressive...even my old 4x D cell fullsized Maglight makes 100 lumens....ah progress.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Jan 26 2016, 07:53 PM

no idea, not intending to find out... gonna put energizer lithium in...specs need to check website... lazy to see but definitely less than one hr.
got it for rm54 from gadgetworld subang.
the black one is cheaper at rm48.

This is my only AAA light..got this because it's a true floody to complement my other throw lights.. but being an AAA, max at 90lmn can only last me around 40-45 mins with eneloop. Tried using it once during BBQ in beach..but need to change battery twice..still, being ultra light and small, i guess there are downsides.



I gave up on twisty nowadays..but if it's as convinient as what u mention, then maybe it's worth chcking out..since 450lmn is is pocket rocket to me..which is good for both Wow factor & lighting up huge areas..

but yup, if it's keychain, then AAA is the best by far..

I am not sure if there's still any nitecore around..i saw gadgetworld already stopped selling..and another local seller i know off also moved to other brand..but with the likes of Fenix, Olight, Eagletac, Zebralight still around....minus 1 or 2 brands also wont impact much for buyers like us.

If u want high lmn..then it's only Li-ion bro
either CR123 or 18650

Okok..maybe 14500 also can......but 18650 is the gem bro..the gem....
took me many yrs before i start venturing into li-ion cells....jst could no longer ignore those >900lmn lights.. Hehee

got ppl still bringing nitecore, but price is expensive.
Zebralight also less ppl bringing, cos they got weird system...will only manufacture if got orders... turn around 3-4 months... by that time probably new model come out already.

my nitecore ea11 is >900, so enough for me.
for single 14500 it can throw just as far as my fenix tk09...guess all those lumens really help.
later on im probably gonna grab the jetbeam sra40...rm250...

never own a zebralight before...but more because it's expensive and back then only have headlamp. But that's a really weird manufacuring process..i wonder how they sustain for so long..

lol..that nitecore ea11, i nearly bought it..coz it looks so sexy with it's slightly bigger head.. drawback is because i dont have any 14500..and normal AA wont push it up to 900lmn....
how much u bought back then? close to rm250?


Jetbeam SRA40 : http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showth...BEAMSHOTS-VIDEO
But dang, doesnt it look like nitecore's mini ea4 or something? i handled the nitecore before..damn good throw..i think easly can throw up to 150mtr in semi-lit area...if totally dark, it's gonna be an awesome search light on AA cells!

But ever since i bought my Fenix TK40..i decided many batteries light is not for me...charging 8 cells is very troublesome. Though 4 AA seems pretty OK since most charger comes in 4 slots..but then again....18650 can do all that AA cells can do and more..

Switch to 18650 if u havent..with Vape around, getting those cells are easy and cheap!! Apart from overdraw which might causes explosion in non-protected cells, they are awesome!! 1pc of 18650 can tahan long long liao....

i got my zl sc52w i think rm220+.
nitecore ea11 iirc around rm250.
old already forgot, need check receipts...

ya nitecore got soda can ones... i think ea41 is newest...but jetbeam still out throws it.

i got plenty of eneloop AA lying around for camera flashes... so dont mind since can use for lights.
but my single AA ones i got enough 14500 to last.

lol..soda can..that's about the right size indeed.

Nowadays i go for as cheap as possible d..my last Olight Baton SR10 costs RM200 + 1 Olight RCR123 which is being sold at RM25..so roughly put, only RM175 for that olight and it comes with a charger base..no need to remove battery from light..jst put the light on the base, and it will auto charge...kind of like wifi charge on Handphone..can consider that lar since u dont have to buy a separate li-ion charger.

now i know why u love AA liao...before i venture into 18650, i have over 20pcs eneloops....but since i am not a photographer, i got those solely for my light purpose...now branch out to shaver la, remote control la, mouse la, etc....since i focus on 18650 d, hahaa..

oh btw...the nitecore ea11, when i bought for my friend...that guy was doing sales..bought it for RM90 only..
If not for my home minister, i would have bought 1 for myself too.. oh well...

ya, i may get one model with 18650...but they will never out-throw the soda cans...of cos the only benefit of 18650 are they are smaller.
of cos got others that can out-throw the soda cans, but then more expensive already.

What do you guys think of the Fenix E12? I'm thinking of getting that as an upgrade to my E05. Choosing it for more lumens as well as a longer battery life and yet still relatively compact, better for outdoors whereas E05 is more for urban use. Only interested in AA or AAA batteries as they are easier to acquire.

Well i bought around 6 Fenix E11 for my family members..they are pretty awesome for a simple UI/mode light for those non-flashaholic type. Has been over 3 yrs now and all are still working good...

I googled and saw E12 has 3 mode instead of E11's 2..i am guessing it's gonna be even better!

And yup, i used to think i should focus on AA and AAA due to ease of acquiring those cells.....but once u have 18650...well......u will know once you have over 40 18650s....though that doesnt mean u will abandon AA/AAA coz they do come handy when you need to borrow to ur frends without worrying..or travelling.

Still, i wud say E12 is a good choice! how much is it selling now? Last time i bought the E11 for RM48 each..

What!? When I bought E05 three years ago it was already RM55! I was choosing between E11 and E05 but opted for the latter as I wanted it more for urban use. Plus, it was about 25% cheaper. I think the E11 was around RM75.

Anyway I've been waiting for a redesign on the E11 because tail stand is so useful! They finally did it. E12 is RM115 from gadgetworld2u. I wonder how much it will cost at the outdoors shop as they have a reputation for selling cheaper than online prices (Except for the Leatherman Squirt PS4, that was mighty expensive!)

Aye..and i tried asking for discount. but only will be given 10% if i take bulk Qty which is 10pcs and above..

Either ur supplier get his goods more expensive...or he's a very rich fella now..

regardless, i hav my faith in Fenix so far..

But eh, E12 now costs RM112? Serious? That's expensive eh..!!

I jst saw gadgetworld2u brought in some Mini-1...so small..comes in titanium/stainless and has it's own 10180 battery..which i guess is way smaller than C2?

And stainless one is priced at RM135 only..with 2yrs warranty..

u might wanna consider this..coz it's so small and convenient, comes with a battery of it's own and charge through normal Micro USB...so very very very convi and nice i would say...with 2 output mode..9lmn at 6.5hr and 130lm at 30mins..pretty goood..better if they can rake up the 9lm to maybe 15 and have it at 4hours...coz not sure 9lmn's gonna help much...still, i guess during emergency in totally dark area, 9 lmn's pretty ok gua....but i bet all of us here usually have 2 lights on their body when going out..so adding a 3rd like this as backup will be nice.. and oh, did i mention it's only 4 cm in length?

This post has been edited by Armata: Jan 28 2016, 11:02 AM

Where did you buy your E11 last time?

Haha I prefer regular batteries like AA/AAA over rechargeable ones. Sure they are more economical but they don't last as long. For example I bought the Creative Muvo MP3 player back in 2005. It uses a single AAA battery. 11 years later it still works!

In comparison my brother bought the Muvo successor with built in rechargeable battery and it stopped working after around 3-4 years.

The first time I learnt the lesson was with my digital camera. I chose Panasonic FZ5 because it was cheaper (still a great camera btw), but everyday I wished I had chosen the Canon because it uses 4 AA batteries. It was like RM500 more expensive though! My FZ5 still works but the battery is only so so. Quite impossible to find a replacement

So now, standard batteries if possible!

Ahh..i see..i guess once ur bitten, its difficult to have the trust back.

Primaries are definitely the best..but not cheap if you play around with ur light nearly every night. Hence i opted for Rechargeables. But if assuming it's RM500 price diff, then yup..i would make the same choice as well..RM500 can buy alot of primaries d..

Bought mine from a Lowyet seller long time ago..forgot wat's his name also d..sorry.

When it comes to batteries....

I went with rechargeables with my Nitecore P25...

The CHEAPEST battery i can find is.... buy a Xiaomi 10k powerbank... and strip it.. no where u can buy cheaper batt

Smart..that one gives you 4pcs of 18650 right?

On the other hand..i ask my friend to gimme their spoilt powerbank instead of throwing away...usually out of 4, only 1 spoilt..causing whole powerbank cannot be used efficiently..

Then i get 2-3 good 18650....

just among the fenix line.
if only just to maintain AAA i would upgrade the E05 to the 2014 edition or get the LD02.
if want to go AA, my preference is the LD11.


mini-1 is meh...i was already trying it deciding between that and the olight i3e which i finally got.
the mini-1 is quite hard to operate one hand...that should be quite obvious due to the size.
and when turning off, sometimes u rotate the body instead of head...then wonder why not going off

Wah..good info bro! i was about to bite the bullet only..haha....
now that u mention on the turn on/off might be mistaken to unscrewing the body, then need to wait for CPF's review liao..
Thanks mang...that's a very valuable info indeed!

i just found out about this sharpening knife service in subang

https://www.facebook.com/FirdausKnifeAndToo...rpeningService/

i might give a visit tomorrow to sharpen my blades because i dont trust myself with it

i might ruin it even further

does anyone knows any such service around klang valley?