The NEW Sofirn C8F Triple XP-L W2 w/side e-switch

Richard shows to have 5 of the TPad’s in XM footprint at $5.45 each, better pounce!

That is why I got the PB Sofirn, I want both e-switch and tail cap to cycle thru the modes and with the LD-2 driver I’m able to use both switches not just power on/ lock out, The reflector will go into the baked Convoy C8 and shit can the optic, never liked them any ways. I’ll just have to open up the emitter holes in the reflector.
The baked Convoy C8 is running 3 SST-40’s. I get what I want for $13.00, I spent more on a driver… :person_facepalming:

IMHO, don’t flashlights and guns usually go together anyhow? Along with knives, multitools, etc. lol.

Since a triple reflector is shallower than a single reflector, shouldn’t the triple C8 be shorter overall than the regular C8?

Also, if the Convoy C8 or Thorfire C8 tubes fit, I prefer also having a tailcap switch AND knurling on the tube. No smooth tubes for me.

I especially prefer the new Thorfire C8 tailcap with the two thumb cutouts.

I finally got mine yesterday - The UI is nice, the light itself feels “right” - but the bezel was too small and another color (a bit darker) - but the Bezel that I had left over from my other non-side-switch C8F fits perfectly.

Regarding the old C8F… I modded mine with the FET+1 Driver from BG and 3 4000K 219C - this thing is brighter than the new one :open_mouth:
Why? :frowning:

Think you’re missing something Jason, the depth of fitment of the star in a normal single LED C8 is all about following the parabolic curve of the reflector in order to achieve throw. The reflector designates where the emitter sits, not the size of the MCPCB.

In a triple design, the reflector cups are by default narrower and shorter in height to fit the 3 reflectors into the C8 head, hence, a shallower depth for the MCPCB.

You could use standard C8 sized reflectors in a triple, call it a BTU Shocker, and carry on…. :wink:

Yeah, that’s a bit ‘unfair’ to sofirn, in a way…
None the less, i ordered a Sofirn C8F host and a black Convoy C8 host along with it, just for swapping the tube and tail.
I like the C8 design, and i think the matching tailcap and classic batt. tube brings the design together.

Using simplicity that is redirected makes it also misleading.

The reflector, and the reflector alone, establishes the relationship of all other components. Design the proper reflector for the targeted LED, then build a light around it… do this properly and the result is guaranteed success.

Just a guess, but maybe the significantly lower Vf of the 219C is pulling enough current to outperform the XP-L2 in the new C8F.

EDIT: Corrected mistype

My C8F has XP-L emitters. I doubt very seriously that a Nichia 219C would outperform an XP-L2, as I’ve seen the XP-L2 pull over 9A and make 2300 lumens.

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You're correct. Thanks for catching that.

left New one, right 219C
The difference is not big, if there is one.

And yes, the light is in turbo-mode
BOth with 30Q@ 4.0xV

I tried the code and it did not work. Is there a way to get a new one?

Does anybody have a discount code that works for Amazon?

I received the C8F yesterday. Almost forgot i ordered it! lol :laughing:

Nice C8 triple indeed!
My rough ceiling bounce - lux meter test came out around 2.6-2.8k lumen on a freshly charged 30Q. If others did measurements i’d like to know if this is about right.

Now that someone mentioned it, my bezel is of a slightly darker shade then the head and body. Barely noticeable though. I also have a few stains on the head anodizing. Not sure they’ll go away.

Great output and beam for the size and price. It reminds me of my first SKR triple XML clone, but on a single 18650. It drains rather fast if going into high modes. I don’t like much the UI. Mode spacing could have been much better with a lower low and better spacing between the four brightness levels. Cycling through all the modes to go back to low is a pain. Maybe i’m missing some known shortcuts? This light calls for Narsil!

Well… from what i see on my laptop monitor, the 219 is not brighter. Maybe it’s a matter of camera post processing or white balance, but the left hot spot seems more washed out (brighter) then on the right. Overall the new one on the left looks brighter to me.

I like this light a lot also, kind of like a mini-BLF-Q8. Your ceiling bounce estimates are similar to mine, and I agree that the mode spacing could be better, but it is what it is.

I’ve found the quickest way to get back to low is to just turn it off and then back on again (with a quick-press to avoid the memorized level).

The new code is Q9ZWHJVR. And we also provide some codes in this thread.

DB Custom, would one of these work for the C8F? https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=Vishay%20SIR404DP

I use the 404 most of the time now, so I’d say yes. :wink:

Thank you DB Custom :+1: