djozz
(djozz)
July 21, 2018, 8:46am
775
Of course I hoped that they abandoned the ‘C8-styling’ of the head and came up with a fresh new look, but they did not. It is exactly a C8F with 21700 tube and rather ugly tailcap design (very chinese to ‘stick to what is there already and sold well in the past’ ).
That said, the whole has a balanced look, the 21700 size suits the C8 head size better than the 18650 size did.
JasonWW
(JasonWW)
July 21, 2018, 8:55am
776
djozz:
Of course I hoped that they abandoned the ‘C8-styling’ of the head and came up with a fresh new look, but they did not. It is exactly a C8F with 21700 tube and rather ugly tailcap design (very chinese to ‘stick to what is there already and sold well in the past’ ).
That said, the whole has a balanced look, the 21700 size suits the C8 head size better than the 18650 size did.
You sound surprised. There were renderings in post 1 from at least 10 days ago. The finished look is exactly the same.
I wonder if it’s got the extra fins on the back side?
I like the battery tube and tail cap design. I have no idea why you think it looks bad.
Does it really look bad to you, or are you just disappointed they didn’t update it?
Satan
(Satan@103TFS)
July 21, 2018, 10:36am
777
That picture look more balance than old C8 but it will better to reshape with bigger head for the single emitter to gain some throw.
This looks nice, but I have to agree that they need to ditch the shiney anodizing. It looks cheap. The anodizing on the 18650 version is perfect. A flat/satin black finish with that sort of chalky powdery feel. I also agree, that tail cap is slightly disappointing, I just hope it can tail stand!
SKV89
(SKV89)
July 21, 2018, 4:07pm
779
TemporaryUser:
This looks nice, but I have to agree that they need to ditch the shiney anodizing. It looks cheap. The anodizing on the 18650 version is perfect. A flat/satin black finish with that sort of chalky powdery feel. I also agree, that tail cap is slightly disappointing, I just hope it can tail stand!
Completely agree the shiny anodizing makes it look like cheap bargain flashlights. The flat on the C8F looks alot better. Clear anodizing option would be nice too in the future.
JasonWW
(JasonWW)
August 1, 2018, 12:41pm
780
Does anyone know if Sofirn has sourced a 21700 battery and what it is?
Can a 70mm long cell fit any of their existing chargers or will they need to make a new one that is a bit longer?
Check out Bilakos’s coupon thread; I think a pair of Sofirn 20700s was listed.
No idea what’s under the wrap, though.
JasonWW
(JasonWW)
August 1, 2018, 8:19pm
782
Surely they would use 21700.
JasonWW
(JasonWW)
August 16, 2018, 6:54am
783
No updates in 2 weeks? Just a bump so people don’t forget about this new version coming out soon.
BlueSwordM
(BlueSwordM)
August 16, 2018, 7:53am
785
Yep. This light is going to be the bee’s knees.
BTW guys, if you can find some new Dyson 22V/Dewalt 60V packs, like I did, you can find 20700s, or even 21700s if you are really lucky.
JasonWW
(JasonWW)
August 16, 2018, 8:22am
786
I asked Tracy at Sofirn and she says it will be releasing very soon! That’s good news.
I guess I can also mention it will be rated at 3,500 lumen. That’s a nice bump up from the 2,580 lumen of the 18650 version. It gets me excited.
ZozzV6
(ZozzV6)
August 16, 2018, 10:40am
787
Production started yesterday.
contactcr
(contactcr)
August 16, 2018, 11:51am
788
Will hosts be available immediately?
ZozzV6
(ZozzV6)
August 16, 2018, 5:11pm
789
No info about this but I asked now.
Info about final firmware:
Groups:
Group1: (500LM);
Group2:(100LM)- (700LM)- (1800LM)
Group3:10LM)- (100LM)- (500LM)- (1800LM)。
Group4 ramping: 1LM-1800LM
long press to moonlight 1lm,
2 click to turbo 3500lm,
3 click to strobe
Aaaaaand once again a light that needs the driver replaced upon arrival. Nothing new there, carry on, nothing to see….
ZozzV6
(ZozzV6)
August 16, 2018, 5:20pm
791
That is why I will buy a host only and it will get a Fet+1 with Andúril.
Yourrid
(Yourrid)
August 16, 2018, 5:22pm
792
I really wish companies would offer hosts along side their own production from day 1. :weary:
ZozzV6
(ZozzV6)
August 16, 2018, 5:25pm
793
I really wish companies would use BLF firmwares in production from day 1
JasonWW
(JasonWW)
August 16, 2018, 5:54pm
794
I guess I’m not seeing what your seeing.
This seems a lot better than their old UI.