Good quality torch

Wandering Tassie · March 07, 2011, 07:22:53 PM

I am looking for a good quality to keep in the CT. Have been reading up on a LED LENSER M7R. They sound good and the best price I can fin is $149.
Not cheap but I am prepared to pay that sort of money for top quality.
Has anyone got one or had any experience with one, or recommendations of other brands.

Trevor

CRW · March 07, 2011, 07:29:45 PM

Hi Trevor

I have the LED Lenser P7, great little torch with plenty of beam, don't know the M7R but if it's anything like mine, more than worth it

D4D · March 07, 2011, 07:32:54 PM

I like the Inova T3. I buy a couple of them each time I got to the US, they sell well on eBay

http://inovalight.com/t/t3.php
http://www.frys.com/product/5286567

austastar · March 07, 2011, 07:33:15 PM

Hi,
both my kids have led lenser torches - fry possums at 200m. Very bright and a focused light point. Some can diffuse the light beam and dim the brightness.
Personally I find a multi led head torch much more use around camp or working in dark places chasing wires etc.
If I had one would I use it?
Yes, but only for long distance stuff, like getting back after dark with a boat, or a bit of nocturnal possum viewing.
They are ridiculously cheap on EBay, which is where my kids got theirs - they love them.
cheers

Moto Mech · March 07, 2011, 07:57:33 PM

Looking at a LED Lensor myself, P7. These were around $100 until I checked them out on ebay.$35 plus postage. The real deal.200 lumens.
And if you want a REAL light, check this out. Over 1000 lumens

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZG9KBtmRtI

Sharky · March 07, 2011, 08:06:53 PM

I've recentely bought a LED Lenser T7. Great little torch with plenty of light for it's size. It's got a sliding head stock to change the beam spread - very effective.
Bought it from ebay for around $45 - bargain!

D4D · March 07, 2011, 08:08:21 PM

I'd suggest if you're paying less than $50 on eBay you may not be getting a genuine Led Lenser

V8ute · March 07, 2011, 08:14:28 PM

I have 2 led lensar torches P7 tactical (very tough,Bright and adjustable focus) & just purchased a X21 (shines light 1.2 kms to my back fence). Awesome torches, worth the extra coin.

Just my opinion,

V8ute.

Moto Mech · March 07, 2011, 08:18:35 PM

Quote from: D4D on March 07, 2011, 08:08:21 PM
I'd suggest if you're paying less than $50 on eBay you may not be getting a genuine Led Lenser

That was my first thought but they insist they are genuine items.
Link- http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110654104830

Sharky · March 07, 2011, 08:21:04 PM

Quote from: D4D on March 07, 2011, 08:08:21 PM
I'd suggest if you're paying less than $50 on eBay you may not be getting a genuine Led Lenser

Perhaps, but having played with one in a local camping shop and then played with mine (so to speak...), I can't tell them apart in either quality or function.
I'm a happy customer...

D4D · March 07, 2011, 08:29:58 PM

Quote from: Moto Mech on March 07, 2011, 08:18:35 PM
That was my first thought but they insist they are genuine items.
Link- http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110654104830

Love the description...

Concentrate on / Professional in Torch.
Great priority in quality,service &price.
With low bad rating -less than 0.1/%,Full refund for destroy.
You can see our feedback,it's the best proof !

DANBRI · March 07, 2011, 08:40:55 PM

I wish I hadn't of seen these LED Lensers. My next random purchase.

I have been using an LED Maglite, it's heavy but in destructable and doesn't float, I dropped it off the side of the boat and had to chase it all the way to the bottom, the light kept working (only about 3m of water). It's a good unit but I would like one lighter.

I also still have a Pelican Sabrelight that I have been using for the last 15 years and I can't kill it. It is a filament light, I wonder if you can get LED upgrades for these?

outback jack · March 07, 2011, 08:44:22 PM

have bought a couple of these headlight lamp torches off ebay (cree)

good value

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/3-Mode-CREE-LED-Q3-Zoom-AAA-Headlight-Lamp-Torch-Light-/190459430828?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Lamps_Torches&hash=item2c584447ac

Adventure Guy · March 07, 2011, 08:59:49 PM

I would have to agree Led Lenser is the market leader in torches, their maximum for light is 535 metres, which is pretty impressive.

German company

http://www.zweibrueder.com/ENG/produkte/produkte_start.php?id=products

speewa158 · March 07, 2011, 09:10:16 PM

Torchs that clip on to the peak of your cap . Annaconda $5 95 only 5 LED bright & light . When the batteries run out chuck it out .

T Man · March 07, 2011, 09:22:14 PM

I bought a led lenser P7 for myself one day and as I was driving home happy with my purchase I remembered it was my wifes birthday the next day so I gave it to her for a present and said if she didn't want it then I would have it and she could get something else.

Well she tryed it out that night and there was no way I was getting it back so I had to buy another one for myself.

When it came time to get some christmas presents for the kids I bought another 2 and had their names engraved on them, made good practical presents that they should look after and keep for a long time.
I've since bought an H7R and it is every bit as good and has adjustable dimming as well as focus.
Quite a few freinds have since bought led lensers after seeing ours including one who got a X21, cant wait to see it in action.(I hope he remembers to buy his wife a birthday present).

That ebay link is a very good price.

Tezza1974 · March 07, 2011, 09:24:08 PM

I bought a led lender p7 for 130 bucks approx a year ago and love I am a bit miffed you can buy so cheap on eBay I will buy a back up now

tambodaryl · March 07, 2011, 10:18:46 PM

I've heard reports that the cheaper ones on ebay are not genuine and the batteries dont last as long. Chinese imitations I think.

oldblade · March 07, 2011, 10:35:55 PM

I have a narva led rechargeable and it's great

kiva · March 08, 2011, 05:55:01 AM

We bought two Led Lenser P7's off ebay and even with delivery, they were still cheaper than buying a single P7 over here. They are a great little flashlight with a good light and long battery life.

Beachman · March 08, 2011, 10:57:22 AM

And here was I thinking my 10 year old Dolphin was pretty good, but after reading some of these reviews I didn't know torches could be so bright.

Wandering Tassie · March 08, 2011, 12:08:48 PM

Thanks for all the great feedback, information and links. Boy have torches changed since the last time I bought one.
Still keen on the M7R but the P7 seems very popular and at the e bay price are very hard to go past. Even if they are copies everybody seems very happy with them.
Bit more research to do this afternoon.
Suppose I could get one of each.

Wandering Tassie · March 08, 2011, 12:33:43 PM

Been doing a bit more research and it seems that the P7 and M7R are the same torch except one runs on 4AAA and the other rechargable.

Trevor

CRW · March 08, 2011, 12:54:39 PM

Quote from: Wandering Tassie on March 08, 2011, 12:33:43 PM
Been doing a bit more research and it seems that the P7 and M7R are the same torch except one runs on 4AAA and the other rechargable.

Trevor

Interesting, thanks for the info

Burnsy · March 09, 2011, 02:25:25 PM

Quote from: DANBRI on March 07, 2011, 08:40:55 PM
I wish I hadn't of seen these LED Lensers. My next random purchase.

Same, can't help myself, started watching a few two days ago, got a P7 for $30 delivered from this guy http://shop.ebay.com.au/fat-body/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

He has heaps of auctions going and I just bid what I wanted to pay, took two goes to get one and I did not even have to snipe

Hopefully I can find some possums at the Nanga get together to shine it at

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