Sofirn in the house!
That looks like a winner right there.
Hello Barry,
Excuse me for coming (maybe) late, and asking a question:
Will the SP70 BLF version include better emitter choices, than the current non-BLF version SP70?
Nice! tint ramping? Probably, they directly applied the Lantern firmware I assume.
Yes, you need a special UI for tint control and I don’t think Anduril is designed for that.
I thought Sofirn already had a developed tint ramping UI in one of their lights a while back?
Hope no only black once again
It could also be 116 mm.
With a thinner bezel and powerbank capabilities it would be a must-buy. As it is I find it interesting but not special.
not sure i understand why u want 2 cool white and 2 ww leds??
Tint mixing, and superb dynamic range with 90CRI LEDs.
It’s what the BLF lantern does.
I’m guessing they will install a driver that can control the 2 different tints separately (maybe it comes with such a driver stock?). That way you can adjust color temp on the fly.
Sofirn mentioned a new revision of their Sofirn C8G in the Aliexpress shop with a moon mode an a new Standby Mode.
Does anyone know what die new Standby Mode means? Maybe they removed the annoying instant on when clicking the tail switch? 
I asked them on ali but get no answer…
Usually standby mode means you can turn off the light by the side switch. The tail switch continues to keep the power connected.
I think so, looks like another C8G will be incoming… 
I will use the first revision as an Host, waiting for drivers from Lexel.
Any news on an updated/upgraded Sofirn SP33?
Since late August there’s ‘rumours’ about a new version with a lower moonlight, a different emitter (XHP50B-3V?) to get to 3500 lm and a type C charge port.
As they come in a 6000K tint now, I hope Sofirn will offer more neutral and/or warmer options. I could need a 4000 - 4500K version.
Ditching the boost driver on the SP33 will be a definite downgrade IMO.
How? Doesn’t a boost driver require more from a battery, reducing runtime?
I’d rather not have a boost driver as I’m not a fan of losing modes due to voltage
I wish Sofirn would design a long range light that’s mountable to a gun like Maxtoch’s X2
As a dealer Maxtoch refuses to allow me making purchases directly due to there being a local distributor.
Nope, overall runtime is the same and potentially higher. The benefits are a set output which gives consistent brightness, moderate heat and increased runtime when compared to a FET driver due to the set output. FET’s can pull more amps which drain the battery faster and create more heat. So if you want the highest output, use a FET driver. If you want longer runtime at a level below the max, a boost driver is better. It depends on your application.
PS, when your battery voltage gets low, charge it or swap a fresh cell in. Then you won’t loose any modes.
I also heard that Sofirn wants to work on an update of the SP33 but so far I don't know about any details.
I agree with BurningPlayd0h that using FET over a 6V boost driver would be quite a downgrade. IMHO, there's not much of a benefit in using a 3V XHP50.2 instead of the 6V version. All you might get is a bit more lumens in the beginning, causing the host to heat up way earlier as currents will be far above 5A compared to the 6V boost driven version. In return you get a much uglier beam pattern (greenish tint shift with coldwhite CCT only) and no regulation at all, i.e. brightness will diminish as the battery voltage drops.
I admit that "losing" modes feels a bit odd when used to FET-driven lights but this is how Sofirn designed the UI/stepdown regulation. In terms of improving the driver they might be able to finetune its stepdown voltage thresholds a bit less conservative, leaving more room for high-current cells to maintain a reasonable brightness level.
TL;DR...my suggestions for an update of the SP33 would be:
- improved assembly QC (some SP33 show hazy/milky coating on the inner side of the lens)
- USB-C instead microUSB charging port
- improved boost driver voltage thresholds for longer runtimes on Turbo/High modes
- improved tactile feeling of side switch (less cushy)
- omission of timed stepdown and usage of thermal regulation with at least 55°C as threshold
- additional ramping mode (e.g. click 5x to toggle ramping mode / stepped mode)
- optional: Cree MT-G2 6V LED for a nice floody 2,000lm beam without artifacts
- optional: more tint options on Cree XHP50.2 (e.g. 4.000K/5.000K, 70CRI/90CRI
- optional: configurable thermal regulation (e.g. click 10x to enter config-mode) to set user defined thermal thresholds (50°C - 70°C)
+1. Not familiar with the madtorch but I’m looking for an alternative to my M61/surefire combo. Great indoor setup but not enough reach outdoors.