Fenix CL28R Color Adjust Lantern Guide

Quick answer

The Fenix CL28R lets you dial in color temperature from cool to warm for better lighting in campsites or work areas, plus a separate red mode. This guide walks through each control step by step.

Using the Fenix CL28R: Step-by-Step

1. Turn on the lantern: Press and hold the power button for about 0.5 seconds. The light will start in the last used brightness mode (white light). Common mistake: tapping instead of holding may not register.
2. Adjust brightness: With the white light on, press the power button briefly to cycle through eco, low, medium, high, and turbo. The lantern remembers the last brightness when turned off. If you need a quick dim light for reading, start on eco to avoid blinding yourself.
3. Change color temperature using the dial: Rotate the color dial on the top of the lantern. Turning it clockwise shifts toward warm (yellowish) light; counterclockwise shifts toward cool (bluish) light. You can set any point along the range. The dial works only in white mode. If the dial doesn't respond, confirm you're not in red mode.
4. Switch to red light: With the lantern off, press and hold the power button for about 1.5 seconds until the red LED turns on. Press the button briefly to cycle between red low and red high. Press and hold again to return to white mode. Red light preserves night vision, so use it when stargazing or moving around camp after dark.

Product spotlight

• Fenix CL28R Rechargeable Lantern with Color Adjust: The CL28R delivers up to 2000 lumens and illuminates a 160° area up to 190 feet away. That wide flood pattern makes it a solid choice for lighting a tent, picnic table, or small workbench without needing a separate diffuser.