I got like 3 of the old/original C8Fs (excluding the eval sample), another 2 of the then-new C8F, and now a new 21700 version. They’ll join my C8 Army™. You can never have too many C8s. Or so I tell myself.
I was planning to mod a few (219s, 351s… yeah, like that’ll happen), but they’re just fine right out of the tin.
Dunno what’s the real output of this bugger, but when I need oodles, I’ll unholster my Q8. If 1200lm is enough, my SP32v2 will do. In-between, more portable than the Q8 but more oomf than the ’32.2, this’ll do quite nicely, and is way more pocketable than a Q8.
I’m waiting for a C8+ to come out. with 26650 Battery and single side sw.
They more comfortable in hand than the skinny 18650/21700’s.
Can’t see the point in just going from 18650 to 21700,
the 26650 instantly gives a much more comfortable grip B4 anything else.
We NEED to update the C8, it’s got a little Ho-Hum.
I picked one of these up. No idea what version it is… Got it on Amazon… Asked for the ‘new’ driver…I am not sure of this ones output, but sofirn is asking me all these questions about how do I know it’s not right…. So I guess you don’t automatically get an updated driver….
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.02. Maybe I’ll just send it back and save for ZL700
I can’t wait for a no-switch tailcap, though. With it, it’s more “tactical” (set the mode, instant on/off when you want it), but a more direct route vs through a switch would decrease total resistance quite a bit, I’d imagine.
You could check if there is much difference by shorting the tail with a bit of wire soldered on the top of the spring, the other end clamped under the retaining ring.
Yes that’d be good. But I reckon we need to update the head, Make it more modern
up to date as the C8+ is.
Personally I’d rather be modding the C8+ with the triple and practice drivers to suit.
That model blends with the L models quite nicely style wise.
Most of us have multiple C8’s now 4 or 5 for me plus the starter, 1 x C8+ and another on way with updated single 70.2 Cree.
I’d love a triple XPL-Hi with 26650 cell and no tail sw in the C8+ in true sand.
Convoy L6. L2. C8+. Sofurn C8T. and my S41. Plus a coupla three EDC small ones.
You must admit. they and Sofurn make very good quality. reliable, cheap torches.
Not many can touch them so far in the cheap range.
All the others in cupoard are the “getting there” practice torches hey.
I’m looking for mini soda can size light in the 3500 lm range, good throw and preferably good heat sinking for sustained output.
Contenders: Nightwatch Avaritia NA40; Pros: USB C charging, dual FET design. Cons: Battery type critical (may fry SST 40), unknown UI
JKK03 (Kaidomain); Pros: good size, not timed turbo stepdown, 10 Ah power bank. Cons: Hi > Med > Lo, long press off.