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 didn’t 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.
You do realize, of course, that those XM-L emitters are not going to make 48,000 lumens, 16 or otherwise? And if you decide to modify it with newer emitters, the cost will be prohibitive.
The C8 is loved for it’s compact size and modability, Sofirn is keeping it real in this regard and giving us a very nice light. Imposters can try, but good luck getting what you think your’e getting.
Edit: I even see a claim of a Stainless Steel shell, which would be a high resistance and would actually stop the light from making much headway towards the ludicrous output claims. 3800 lumens from 3 XM-L T6 LED’s? HA! Remember the Lixada 3800 that claimed 3800 lumens from 3 XM-L emitters? Can’t hit 3800 in it with new XM-L2’s and an FET direct drive driver. Interesting light, but it doesn’t even draw my interest and everybody knows I’m a dyed in the wool flashaholic….
16 SST-40s cost $25.6. Not cheap, but not terrible either. Put them on 2s direct drive with a pair of 26350 and have a light that overheats way faster than Emisar D4.
I’d like to see the capability of changing modes using the side switch or a tail switch. This way you can pick up the light however you can if your in a hurry and turn it on asap.
Also, XLP-HI x 3 for more throw.
I’d really like to see all of the goodness of this light put into the Convoy L4 which is a nicer looking light, IMHO. It also has a thicker battery tube and may possibly be able to be bored out to accept a 21700 or 20700 battery. Unfortunately, Sofirn and Convoy are not the same company.
Sofirn is a comparatively young company that listens to it’s consumer base, improvements are made according to the reviews and input garnered there, so don’t be surprised to see Sofirn step up and answer some of the requests people have made, in this or another light entirely. They do have a wide offering, I plan to be purchasing at least several of their other models in the coming weeks…
It’s designed to run on a single high discharge capable 18650. The CR123’s are too high a voltage and wouldn’t be able to deliver the amperage this light needs anyway.