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Fenix LD42 (2019) review

2019
Cree XP-L HI LED
1000 lm output
30625 cd intensity
4 x AA batteries

The Fenix LD42 (LD42) released in 2019. It uses Cree XP-L HI LED, SMO reflector and 4 x AA batteries. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1000 lm output, 30625 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 350 m.

This light has 5 modes of lighting. This light does not have memory function.

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Fenix LD42 (LD42) specifications

BrandFenix
NameLD42
TypeLD42
Rating
Rated 4/5 based on 1031 user votes.
Launch2019
Formflashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.

Weight100 g
Length159.5 mm
Body diameter32.5 mm
Head diameter34 mm
Materialaluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colorsblack

System

The emitter of LD42 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The LD42 has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.

EmitterCree XP-L HI LED
Color temperature6000 K
ReflectorSMO
LensAR coated glass
Switchrotary front

Performance

The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.

Flux1000 lm
Intensity30625 cd
Throw350 m
CD/LM factor30.63

Software

Modes5 modes
Mode memoryno
Ramping modeno
Strobeno
SOS/Beaconno

Features

The LD42 cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.

Battery4 x AA batteries
Battery indicatorno
Charger portno
LVPyes
Thermal regulationyes
ProtectionIP68
AUX LEDsno
Magneticno

Accessories

The package includes a holster to safely store your flashlight. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents4 x AA batteries
clip
lanyard
nylon holster
spare o-ring

The performance of the Fenix LD42 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Fenix LD42, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.

Fenix LD42 (LD42) pictures

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