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LD12 Fenix Flashlight - 2017 Edition - Discontinued

$49.95

MSRP: $66.00
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Max Lumens:
320

Modes:
5

Battery:
AA or 14500
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SKU: LD12XPBK-BN/AEAN: 6942870304021N/A

Product Overview

Fenix LD12 flashlight updated edition brings more power in an even more compact size. This redesigned compact flashlight can now conveniently use standard AA batteries and rechargeable 14500 Li-ion batteries. It’s fitted with a Cree XP-G3 LED for better color rendering, and delivers maximum 320 lumens. With four brightness levels plus strobe mode the LD12 is the brightest flashlight powered by a single AA flashlight for everyday carry.

Specifications

Max Lumens: 320
Max Beam Distance: 443 feet (135 meters)
Max Runtime: 50 hours
Lighting Modes: 4 brightness levels, and strobe
Bulb Type: Cree XP-G3 LED
Size: Length: 4.04” (102.5mm) Diameter: 0.81” (20.5mm)
Weight: 1.98 oz. (56g) excluding battery
Battery: 14500 rechargeable Li-ion battery or single AA Alkaline battery (included)
Included: Body clip, lanyard, and spare o-ring, AA Alkaline battery
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Guarantee from Fenix Lighting USA

More Information

Additional Features of the Fenix LD12

  • Cree XP-G3 LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours
  • Uses one AA (Ni-MH, Alkaline) battery or 14500 rechargeable battery
  • IP-68 dust and water resistant
  • Digitally regulated output - maintains constant brightness
  • Low voltage warning- reminds when battery is low
  • Over heat protection
  • Anti-roll, slip-resistant body design
  • Tactical tail cap switch with momentary-on function
  • Side mode switch in the front, fast and convenient
  • Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
  • Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
  • Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
LD12 Fenix Flashlight - 2017 Edition - Discontinued specs chart

Operation Instruction

The tail cap switch is the power switch (ON/OFF) and the side button switch is the mode switch.

 

ON/OFF

Tap the power switch to momentarily turn on the light, release the power switch and the light will go out. Fully press the power switch to turn on the light and lock it, another press to unlock and turn it off.

 

Output Selection

When the light is on, single-click the mode switch to cycle through Low→Mid→High→Turbo. Press and hold the mode switch for about 0.5 seconds to enter Strobe, single-click the mode switch to return back to General Mode.

 

Intelligent Memory Circuit

The flashlight memorizes the last-used brightness level in the General Mode, the next time it is turned on, it will recall that previously used General brightness level.

 

Over-heat Protection

When uses 14500 rechargeable Li-ion battery, the light will automatically downshift to 150 lumens from Turbo after working 5 minutes to prevent the light surface from overheating.

 

Low-voltage Reminder

When the voltage level drops below the preset level, the flashlight is programmed to downshift to a lower brightness level until to Low output. When this happens in Low output mode, the flashlight blinks three times every five minutes to remind you to charge the light or replace the battery. To ensure normal use, the flashlight will not turn off automatically and will work till the battery runs out completely or the over-discharge protection stops the battery from working. Note: 

  1. Each time the light is turned on, it will automatically check present battery voltage and determine corresponding circuit operating mode.
  2. The low-voltage reminder only works on 14500 rechargeable Li-ion battery.
  3. For handy operation, the light will automatically downshift the output level in cycle when the battery level is poor.

Battery Replacement

Unscrew the light head to insert the battery with the anode side (+) toward the light's head, then screw the light head back on.

 

Usage and Maintenance

  • Disassembling the sealed head can cause damage to the light and will void the warranty.
  • Fenix recommends using excellent quality battery. If the flashlight will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery, or the flashlight could be damaged by electrolyte leakage or battery explosion.
  • Unscrew the light body one-half turn or take out the battery to prevent accidental activation during storage or transportation.
  • Long-term use can result in O-ring wear. To maintain a proper water seal, replace the ring with an approved spare.
  • Periodic cleaning of the battery contacts improves the flashlight's performance as dirty contacts may cause the flashlight to flicker, shine intermittently or even fail to illuminate for the following reasons: 
    Reason A: The batteries need replacing. 
    Solution: Replace batteries (Please confirm the correct installation of anode and cathode). 
    Reason B: The threads, PCB boards contact or other contacts are dirty. 
    Solution: Clean the contact points with a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol.

If the above methods don't work, please refer to the warranty policy before contacting your authorized distributor.

 

Warning

The flashlight is a high-intensity lighting device capable of causing eye damage to the user or others. Avoid shining the light directly into anyone’s eyes.

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Overall rating: 4.9375 / 5 from 64 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The LD12 Fenix Flashlight, a compact and powerful light, offers a small size ideal for various uses, multiple brightness levels, and excellent runtime. Customers appreciate its well-built construction and satisfactory battery life, making it a highly recommended choice for everyday carry.

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  • Compact Size: 23%
  • Power Settings: 11%
  • Customer Recommendation: 11%
  • Build Quality: 11%
  • Battery Life: 25%

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Review highlights

  • "Durable, dim, bright, good battery life, great light!"Jim S.
  • "Good choice for a small carry light."John K.
  • "The selectable power setting are very usefull."John K.

Reviews

Very good flashlight

"Muy buena linterna, desde el 2017 presta servicios, linda pieza de colección. Very good flashlight, in service since 2017, a nice collector's item."

Jorge A. (5/5)

Very Sad

"Very sad to learn this versatile flashlight has been discontinued. I carry this flashlight every day. Also upset that you discontinued the 14500 battery that supports this flashlight."

Roger (5/5)

I have bought 5-6

"I have bought 5-6 of these over the years since it replaced the LD11. The 12 was major improvement over the 11 which was already an excellent EDC flashlight. I carried both in war zone tours and now I never leave the house without one in my pocket. The combination of compact size, 320 lumen output, and dual fuel (li-ion/alkaline) makes this the perfect choice for a compact EDC. The easy access brightness/mode button makes one handed operation easy. I hope it becomes available again soon."

G. D. (5/5)

Ive purchased 4 of

"I've purchased 4 of these units since they first became available and have 10+ LD22's since V1. 0. Fenix makes great lights but the LD12 is by far the best EDC light on the market. Because it uses either AA or Rechargeable batteries to power it, I can get more no matter where I am when it dies. It lasts a really long time on standard AA. It is always in my pocket and I use it almost every day to look at something that needs more light and I only replace the battery approximately every 40 days. I prefer the side button for brightness levels as I don't accidentally change it while using it but it is easy to change when I need it. The current models seem to be favoring a single tail switch with quick-press for lighting changes. I don't like that option. I also don't like that all the new models are recharge-only, in an EDC use case, you need power options, and carrying around an extra lithium battery in your pocket is not ideal. I really hope Fenix makes at least one more production run of the LD12 because as soon as it comes back in stock I'm ordering 6 or 8 more."

E. L. (5/5)

Ive had this flashlight

"I've had this flashlight since gen. 1, and just love how versatile it is. Sadly, alkaline batteries leak, and the tail cap/switch was a salty, crusty toast. Luckily, Fenix has an actual-factual phone number with Americans manning the lines. Laura was super helpful in getting me upgraded to a new model - and helped me find the replacement part for my old one. I love this brand, I love their service, and I wouldn't recommend any other company to my friends/ family for quality flashlights. My light collection keeps growing, and they all bear the mark of Fenix. Please Fenix - don't ever change!"

Brad J. (5/5)

i am so happy

"i am so happy these are back in stock. would prefer they also have the SOS feature (like my first one did), but these are nice, reliable, and easily ""batteried"" (take a single AA battery unless you use the rechargeable)."

Peter T. (5/5)

This light is absolutely

"This light is absolutely used and abused daily as the most used tool as a mechanic. There are three absolutely huge selling points on this flashlight for me: 1. The small size - due to the narrowing spaces of cars a headlamp won't work for me, and I have to hold it in my lips to see what I'm doing. This doesn't work with anything larger than AA/14500 form factor. 2. The neutral white color temperature - Tracing colored wires on a vehicle requires a light with high color rendering index, especially if the wire colors are faded. I tried switching to a more modern E35, but its large size and extremely unpleasant green tint to the light has caused it to be buried somewhere deep inside my toolbox. I bought a second E35 thinking the green tint was an error, but no, it is in the same dark shadowy nook of my box, never to see the light of day again. 3. Mode memory - When you select a mode on the flashlight and turn it off, it will return to that mode and be of the last brightness you used assuming the battery voltage is present. Note that alkalines start with a voltage of 1. 5V versus a NiMH's voltage of 1. 2V, so lifetime can be noticeably higher with an alkaline versus a rechargeable. Fenix made an LD02 with neutral white, but having to toggle it to a reasonable brightness every time you turned it on made me just plain throw it away. I've been through five so far - they tend to last only about a year before automatic transmission fluid exposure eats through the rubber membrane on either the side or mode select button. My sixth currently has a split membrane despite my best efforts. The flashlight is dropped onto concrete at least 3 times weekly - mostly from the height of my breast pocket (about 5 feet) and sometimes while standing on a ladder (10ft drop). It is usually found soaked in automotive fluids like engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, brake clean, etc. The one fluid I try to avoid around it is automatic transmission fluid (ATF) because accidental exposure will cause the button membranes to split, then the button mechanism will catch debris and no longer be operable. This has caused the death of all of my LD12s. The battery life on NiMH rechargeables is acceptable - seeing as how this light is used about 5 hours per day on high and is cycled approx. 200 times per day, I go through two NiMH Eneloops per day. So I keep a charger bay full of them. If you do go with Eneloops, do not buy the Eneloop Pros. Their reduced number of charging cycles absolutely destroys their value. Neutral white LEDs are inherently more inefficient than cool white ones due to technological limitations, so I can't ask Fenix to improve runtime or regular-use brightness on this flashlight. The only thing I can ask is to please, please, please increase resistance against incidental automatic transmission fluid exposure."

C. (5/5)

Ive had this light

"I've had this light for many years now. Carried at work, dropped and run through the wash and dryer way too many times to count. This light has never let me down!"

Vincent D. (5/5)

Second one we own

"Second one we own and love it. Easy to use and most of all reliable. Red filter needed in dark zones/nat'l parks for night photography. Very happy with product."

Judith F. (5/5)

I like it fine!

"I like it fine! Not quite as much as I like the RC05 SE, which is a little smaller and much easier to use with the rechargeable battery options. But a red lens filter was essential for my application-- one was not available for the RC05 (my first choice)-- so I bought a new LD12 2017 with a red filter, and it will do what I want! It is not my first Fenix and not my first LD12 (I had a pre-2017 LD12). I have several Fenix lights now. They work great! I have bought more for spares, to keep in more places, or to keep up with better technology. At first, I loved being able to have a first-rate light with a AA or AAA battery/batteries (rather than CR123As). Now I have several rechargeable lights. I am delighted!1"

Adam S. (5/5)

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