I too find that using it switch down and with the ātrigger fingerā makes it more intuitive. And yes, the output level does take a pretty big jump going to the mosfet, weāre spoiled to ToyKeeper mapping all that out for us and also to her reversing UI. 
Yes, TK firmware is a (great) spoiler.
I meant to state that I also liked the beam. For my purpose this light has a wide enough spread. Not as even a spread as my X6 with a triple Ledil optic, but not a pencil beam which is almost useless for naviagting through the trees, up and down slopes. The tint is also an excellent choice, a good compromise I think.
The XP-G3 version had the problem that the leds were likely to fail Review and disassembly: Sofirn C8F
Still worth a buy, just for the host + reflector.
Put some 219C in it and you have a very very nice flashlight
Yep, and a 32mm Noctigon fits right in, reflector lines up well. How can you go wrong?
Nice Mr. Vampire, glad you like the light! 
Thanks on he 32mm Noctigon info.
HMM, guess the Tpad 32mm XM too. 
I gotta order another C8F.
That old one doesnāt have a side switch though. Lots of other C8ās with no side switches to choose from too. No others a triple reflector though (that I know of) so that would still be a plus for a modder I guess. ā¦. I sure like side switches tho
I would rather have both tail cap and e-switch, so I could use both to change modes, I still have quite a few LD-2 drivers left to use.
The Convoy C8 battery tube and PB switch works/legos with the C8F.
I know that a Convoy SS bezel doesnāt fit on the C8F, spacing differences.
Bummerā¦dat be some nice blingā¦
Great review Dale thank you,
You sold me on another light,
I donāt know if anyone has asked you yet since I didnāt read through all the posts but are you going to flash this light to Narsil or thought about it, is it possible .?
Sort of hooked on that UI lately,
Thanks for the wire info as well, I hadnāt heard of the superworm silicone wire before, took a look at Ebay and that looks to be premium wire for sure.
By the way if making a new set of voltage test leads using this 18ga wire what length would you use for your leads,
Iāve read it before but canāt recall where and really need to make a set, Iām thinking it was something around 12-14āā¦??
I might not have the correct gauge for test leads either ?
Thanks Dale
Thereās no Attiny 85 on the driver so, No. But the driver could be changed.
Oh yes thatās right, got it, thanks Mtn. Donā¦!
I have one of lexels 17mm with Narsil that I havenāt used yet. This might be a good place for it.
Can you confirm this for us? Iām thinking of getting the Convoy C8 SS bezel just for the new C8F. This appears to be the older version of the C8F with the SS bezel installed:
There are 2 types of SS bezel!
Old and new - the old one doesnāt fit, the new one does - at least on the āoldā C8F (non-Side-Switch)
As you can see on this image - there is a thin gap between Bezel-End and Case - if it bothers you, you can put in a thin O-Ring or use a thinner O-Ring for the Glass.
Ok. Thanks for clearing things.
When I tried the SS bezel on mine (older non-eswitch version) the inside shelf to lens depth was wrong and the lens was loose. Mixing between the companies seemed wrong so I didnāt bother trying to make it work. I can, of course, since I have the lathe, just decided not to.
In a similar way I chose to keep the original driver save for swapping out the MOSFET.
Just finished the C8F with the D4 style ramping UI. Tried the lighted E-SW with OTC and got wonky double flash and it would only ramp sometimes.
Took out the OTC and it is fine now. I do need to change the resistors to get my white LEDs brighter. Will post back when its completely finished.
Here is the lighted E-SW. Works well, no apparent issues to the D4 UI with OTC removed.
SW Leds are still too bright IMO. And dust in reflector. Need to dim it a bit and a proper cleaning. It was open on the bench too long.
