I’ve heard of LED Seal used for quite a while but I’ve never known where it comes from or what it costs. I for one can’t see removing a cover to gain throw only to add a cover back onto it. That’s just me though. Richard had a lot of de-domed emitters get damaged by folks trying to put them in lights and then want to return them so he started protecting the bond wires…
I received my sand C8+ and although I thought I would like it once I got it, especially since I never liked the classic C8 design, this is not my style either, way too pointy, and I do not like how it feels in my hand.
The build quality is perfect though, and the ano is beautiful.
Have you ever owned a C8 before this one? When I first got mine I wasn't too excited but now it is one my most used flashlights. It can grow on you. I then got a clear C8 and love it.
Sure I own a few, and did nice mods to them. Thing is that the form factor (1x18650,40mm reflector) is about ideal for me, but as a moddable budget host every manufacturer that made one also copied that same styling that I do not like. Simon is the first to abandon it which I appreciate a lot. But again it is not my cup of tea unfortunately.
Nice side by side pics thanks. OK, I see what you mean now. Standing next to the clear it is really angular, I don't like it either. Not going to order it now.
I’ve got three C8’s, and they’re great for dedicated throw, but awful for everything else. Okay, they can also make for a nice ceiling-bounce light.
I often carry a C8 if I’m going somewhere that I know I’ll need it, but it’s never my main light. I need something far more floody for near-to-moderate distances. The C8’s only job is for brief looks at something in the distance.
I keep my c8 on low when walking around after dark and it's ok. Even use the dollar store flashlights for that and they work too, but I really like the throw when I want it for such a small light.
Very nice host for a dedicated gunlight. I put in Osram KW CSLPM1.TG – 2mm2 and 4A driver.
Only 100% mode and remote switch.
Remote cable although is totally useless in wintertime, I have to replace it with silicone wire.
Modded 12300lux and original 6800lux @ 3m
Bypass is not necessary or performance but it’s good practice to reinforce the stock soldering job with high quality solder on the spring and the switch.