Fenix RC05 SE (2018) review
The Fenix RC05 SE (RC05SE) released in 2018. It uses Cree XP-G2 S2 LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 14500 Li-Ion or 1 x AA NiMH battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 300 lm output, 2000 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 89 m.
This light has 4 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. The RC05 SE flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.
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Fenix RC05 SE (RC05SE) specifications
- Brand
- Fenix
- Name
- RC05 SE
- Type
- RC05SE
- Rating
- Launch
- 2018
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 36.2 g
- Length
- 102 mm
- Body diameter
- 18 mm
- Head diameter
- 19 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of RC05 SE manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The RC05 SE 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.
- Emitter
- Cree XP-G2 S2 LED
- Color temperature
- 6500 K
- Reflector
- SMO
- Lens
- toughtened AR coated glass
- Switch
- electronic side, mechanical rear
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.
- Flux
- 300 lm
- Intensity
- 2000 cd
- Throw
- 89 m
- CD/LM factor
- 6.67
Software
The RC05 SE has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again.
- Modes
- 4 modes
- Mode memory
- yes
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- no
- SOS/Beacon
- no
Features
This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. 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. This light does not have temperature control feature.
- Battery
- 1 x 14500 Li-Ion or 1 x AA NiMH battery
- Battery indicator
- no
- Charger port
- magnetic USB
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- no
- Protection
- IP68
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
Accessories
It comes with a battery. The battery must be fully charged before you first use your RC05 SE. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
- Package contents
- 14500 battery
clip
lanyard
magnetic USB charger cable
spare o-ring
The performance of the Fenix RC05 SE 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.
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