Fenix E15 Flashlight

Thanks! It looks like it uses an optic rather than a reflector, right? I'm wanting one more and more! Yet another thing added to my wishlist!!! It's getting too long!

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I just returned mine to Amazon. When I would unscrew enough to turn light off the lens would only be about 2 loose turns from falling off. I ordered a streamlight protac 1L w a clickie. Hopefully it will fill my needs.

I have EDC'ed the Fenix E15 for a little over a year now. Loosely in my pocket with my keys. Sure, the lens does have a few scratches on it, but nothing major and nothing that shows up even on the obligatory white wall test. You actually wouldn't notice any scratches on it unless you were really trying to look for it by shinning a light on the lens from an oblique angle to purposely create shadows.

Now on the issues of batteries. I use rechargeable cr123's in it from DealExtreme and DinoDirect. I just make sure I buy the 3V variety. It does severely limit the runtime, however. I have tested it before with my stopwatch.

On Mid mode at 75 lumens, it runs 40mins on 3V cr123 rechargeable before it drops down to what seems like a faint unusable glow.

Also, I have accidentally put in the usual 3.7V cr123 rechargeables in the E15 as well. It works. It is noticeably brighter, and all 3 modes still function. I did notice that it got hot though. Too hot in fact. This was in the span of a few minutes. That is when I realized I had inserted the wrong batteries inside and that I was probably not a good idea to continue to use it as such.

So to sum up:
Yes, it WILL work with regular 3.7V cr123 rechargeables but you'll probably burn it out in (probably) after a few minutes. The good news is at least it'll give you a warning to hurry up and shut it off before you completely kill your flashlight.

Yes, you can also use 3.0V cr123 rechargeables successfully as I have been doing for over a year. The tradeoff is steep in terms of runtime. But so is paying for prime CR123's when you toy around with your flashlight as much as I do.

So just stick with the rechargable 3.0V CR123's and you'll be fine

Thanks for posting the info. Have been considering the E15 as a replacement for a 4Sevens Mini-CR123 that I lost (bummer). How is the tint on the beam? The 4Sevens Mini-123 had a greenish tint that I wasn't crazy about, but it was powerful. Have always liked Fenix products and the E15 is less expensive than another 4Sevens. Trying to save $$$ at the moment and so I can't see spending another $39 to replace the 4Sevens.

Haven't been on EDCF for a while, trying to stop buying too many goodies, but this is just too much fun to resist completely....

Thanks so much for the comments, and good to hear from you. Hope you are well. I don't recognize a lot of the names I see on EDCF lately.

I think the green tint on th 4Sevens mini is from under-driving the LED, or so I've heard.

How do you like the build quality on the E15? The 4Sevens was very small and light but didn't seem as sturdy as some of my old Fenix lights.

If I remember correctly, I had the same problem with it. I think I used that silicone grease often recommended after cleaning the threads with alcohol. I can't remember if it helped or not. I also used it on my P1D, because if I remember correctly I wanted it to turn a little easier. After the cleaning and lube it turns easier but sticks a little at the screw down end of the turn. I still enjoy using the P1D. Feels solid and reliable, and it's pretty bright.

What wallet is that in the picture?

Sorry to hear. I find lanyarding stuff to my belt helps.