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

Impressions from an hour and a half hike through the woods; two track and single track dirt. No moon tonight and 3/4 overcast so not much starlight either. I played with the level switching quite a bit for the first few minutes. For my hand I find the side button should be further forward to be used with my thumb. However, the button is well placed for using the pointer finger, light held with the switch facing down.

Level 2 (~80 lumens) was used for most of the walk. Just enough light to keep from tripping over roots and so on. I used level three (600+) lumens on a couple of winding stretches of single track. I sort of wish that level was a little lower, maybe 350 lumens or so.

It did not take too long to get used to the UI. Like anything new it takes a little getting used to. All in all it is a good UI. I consider it to be among one of my favorites. The biggest thing I miss is being able to ā€œback downā€ the modes like Bistro or ramping Narsil.

I have to admit that I still prefer the ramping operation of Narsil over everything else. However, there is a lot to be said for using other UI. Use of different UI should help keep oneā€™s mind nimble. :slight_smile:

Iā€™d like to thank Sofrin for the discount code I used on the Amazon purchase. That made it an extra sweet purchase. Even without the discount this is a fine light!

I too find that using it switch down and with the ā€œtrigger fingerā€ makes it more intuitive. And yes, the output level does take a pretty big jump going to the mosfet, weā€™re spoiled to ToyKeeper mapping all that out for us and also to her reversing UI. :wink:

Yes, TK firmware is a (great) spoiler.

I meant to state that I also liked the beam. For my purpose this light has a wide enough spread. Not as even a spread as my X6 with a triple Ledil optic, but not a pencil beam which is almost useless for naviagting through the trees, up and down slopes. The tint is also an excellent choice, a good compromise I think.

The XP-G3 version had the problem that the leds were likely to fail Review and disassembly: Sofirn C8F

Still worth a buy, just for the host + reflector.
Put some 219C in it and you have a very very nice flashlight

Yep, and a 32mm Noctigon fits right in, reflector lines up well. How can you go wrong?

Nice Mr. Vampire, glad you like the light! :slight_smile:

Thanks on he 32mm Noctigon info.
HMM, guess the Tpad 32mm XM too. :smiley:

I gotta order another C8F.

That old one doesnā€™t have a side switch though. Lots of other C8ā€™s with no side switches to choose from too. No others a triple reflector though (that I know of) so that would still be a plus for a modder I guess. ā€¦. I sure like side switches tho :slight_smile:

I would rather have both tail cap and e-switch, so I could use both to change modes, I still have quite a few LD-2 drivers left to use.

The Convoy C8 battery tube and PB switch works/legos with the C8F.

I know that a Convoy SS bezel doesnā€™t fit on the C8F, spacing differences.

Bummerā€¦dat be some nice blingā€¦

Great review Dale thank you,
You sold me on another light,
I donā€™t know if anyone has asked you yet since I didnā€™t read through all the posts but are you going to flash this light to Narsil or thought about it, is it possible .?
Sort of hooked on that UI lately,
Thanks for the wire info as well, I hadnā€™t heard of the superworm silicone wire before, took a look at Ebay and that looks to be premium wire for sure.
By the way if making a new set of voltage test leads using this 18ga wire what length would you use for your leads,
Iā€™ve read it before but canā€™t recall where and really need to make a set, Iā€™m thinking it was something around 12-14ā€ā€¦??
I might not have the correct gauge for test leads either ?
Thanks Dale

Thereā€™s no Attiny 85 on the driver so, No. But the driver could be changed.

Oh yes thatā€™s right, got it, thanks Mtn. Donā€¦!

I have one of lexels 17mm with Narsil that I havenā€™t used yet. This might be a good place for it. :slight_smile:

Can you confirm this for us? Iā€™m thinking of getting the Convoy C8 SS bezel just for the new C8F. This appears to be the older version of the C8F with the SS bezel installed:

There are 2 types of SS bezel!
Old and new - the old one doesnā€™t fit, the new one does - at least on the ā€œoldā€ C8F (non-Side-Switch)
As you can see on this image - there is a thin gap between Bezel-End and Case - if it bothers you, you can put in a thin O-Ring or use a thinner O-Ring for the Glass.

Ok. Thanks for clearing things.

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 didnā€™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. :wink:

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.