New Convoy C8 – Clearly better

Whats the estimated candela on the grey Cree XML2 U2 1A 1067.3LM 7135 x 8 Driver version ?

I measured a black with same led and driver:
918 lumens
32500 Cd
You can see a lot of other measurements in my signature in the Big flashlight measurement collection. This one is in line7.



You really made that tail clicky button stand proud!

I tend to shy away from a proud clicky as they can get activated accidentally pretty easily, but I have cut one down to the bare minimums while keeping the button surrounded for a friend that wanted easier glove access.

I shy away from the proud ones because my wife carried a Solarforce light with a proud button that came on in her locker at work when she placed her bag in, found it on and wickedly hot when she took a break. :wink: Time and a place for everything, I know….

That’s when you want to keep the tail cap locked out, when it’s not in your hand being used.

Rolling around in a bag is the worst possible situation. Always lock out in the bag.

Of course we know that, but my wife didn’t at the time. I found one of those plastic drill bit cases that screw together that would hold the light, she carried it in her bag in the protective case after that.

Hello. New to this forum. I did some checking but didnt find my answer. Whats the diference between this two leds XML2 and XPL HI ? Which one is better? So i know which c8 to buy.

Depends what you want to use it for?
Do you want better throw? Thiner beam?

The xml2 is a domed so it is a bit brighter and the xpl hi has better throw/tighter beam.

Thanks for the answer. Will go for the xpl hi. I hope i can get the one with the new firmware but in black color. :slight_smile:

Watch my measurements table in my sign and decide :wink:

Shoot Simon a message on Ali then. You won’t get a black C8 with Biscotti anywhere else, they’ll all be 3/5 :confounded:

I did write to Simon and he said no problem :smiley: Well its on the way :wink:

Simon is definitely one of the best! Hat’s off to a brilliant businessman and fellow flashaholic! :wink: :crown:

Has the double speed driver issue been corrected?

Hey all! I’ve been lamost completely out of the game for the last few months. I’m way behind in all my threads…

Not at this time. I’m starting to get back into my flashlight fun but it will take me a few weeks to get caught up. I’ll post when I have news.

You’re welcome Pete. Happy to help. :+1:

Yes. There still may be old stock though so if ordering from Simon and you are concerned about that, send a note to Simon with your order. Ask him to make sure you get the rev.2 driver with the two-speed strobe.

Is the 2 speed (alternating rate I presume) strobe the new thing that helps identify the Rev 2 driver?

Yes. That’s the easiest identifier IMO.

Can we have the old strobe back please?

You can have any strobe you like, if you’re willing to flash the firmware.