Review: Palight C8 R5 (sku 6374 from Manafont)

Well, the reason I say that is I was a lot happier with the pics I took of the L2P/L2, etc. when there was lots of natural light in the kitchen.

And, thank you for the nice words.

ocdFoy

I must report that there is significant flickering in the high, medium and low modes. This is remarkable because I never use this light. I never use it because I don't like it and flickering makes it even more stupid. Also; I've really grown to hate lots of flashy modes. I don't mind if the strobes/disco/seizure gingerbread is out of my way ala 4Sevens but I don't like soft pressing through crap I don't need.

One thing though; the R5 emitter is knockout. This light is very bright.

istilldontlikeitFoy

Foy:
I’ve had the same issue with this flashlight. I found that by loosening the head unit (bezel) slightly, the flickering stopped. You might need t experiment a little to see what works for you. I couldn’t agree more on the flash modes - don’t like them.

I've had the same Palight on order now for about 10 days. Looking forward to playing with it when it gets here.

+3, strobe modes, if you must have them, should be a separate button to be used only if you really need to mess with someone's eyesight. Maybe on Halloween we will all be glad we have them...

Got in a nice 2 hour trail/cyclocross ride last evening, with the last 1/2 hour or so in the dark so I could test out the C8 and my older SSC P7 flashlights. Both worked very well for this type of riding. The P7 is plenty adequate light, very floody, warm color. The Palight C8 blows me away however, very long throw, bright white light, definite hotspot. Switched to the medium mode, it's as bright as the P7 on high. I'm going to do a runout test this weekend and see if it gives near the same run performance as the P7, which was over 2-1/2 hours on high.

My only dissatisfaction is with the mount - using a twofish lockblock, but with the heft of this light, especially the head unit, it shakes around quite a bit. My buddy was riding with his solid mount bar lamp and we noticed almost no shaking on his, so the rubber on the lockblocks leave a little to be desired as a mount for this light. For you budget lovers, the C8 was almost as bright as my riding buddy's bar which has been rated at 700 lumens/52 lux and runs off a 4x18650 cell pack. His light, however, cost 8 times as much.

My Palight C8 arrived today, and I have to say that it is my new favorite light. It is only a millimeter or two longer that my Solarforce L2 (because the clicky on the L2 sticks out) but with a wider head, that makes a huge difference in beam. This thing can throw but it still has a very defined and pretty bright spill. TheUltraFire TH-T60 XM-L that I ordered a couple days ago looks to be about the same form, so I'm hoping it has the same tight beam, just more Lumens.

Yeah, definitely impressed with the Palight. The one I got says 1 x 18650, says nothing about 2xCr123. Looks to be exactliy the same set-up as Foys in the OP, you sure that one can take 2 Cr123's?

Here is the emitter in mine

You know what? I think you're right. I thought I got the specs from Manafont. (not blaming them, the mistake is mine)

I'll make the change. Thanks, troop!

getthefactsstraighFoy

After reading it again, I now remember not being able to find the max voltage. However, I did use it for about 15 minutes with 2 x CR123. Without knowing, it's better not to say. Glad you like the light.

No.

The reflector rests on that little lip around the large end. It seems to lift it up just enough so it doesn't touch the foamy stuff, dielectric or whatever it's called. (looks like dielectric) The reflector does not touch on mine.

Foy

Be Seen, mine does not tough either.

But the XML in my Solarforce L2 does make contact, look at the photo

I thought you were talking about the Palight. I'll have to look on my L2s.

Foy

Anyone have any idea just what the Palight logo next to their name in the photo below is?

Looks like a rabbit with a surfboard strapped to it's back riding an iron.

Just curious...

I think maybe it's like a Rorschach painting, you see what *you* see.

I see it as a falcon sitting on her nest, I've supprised her and she is now stairing at me...her eyes burn as if she is looking into my very soul!!!

I realy should have read the information leaflet before I took those pills.... :P

It's an old cat yawning.

howdoesthisinkstainmakeyoufeelFoy

This has took out of sale?..Can Not find

It’s a viper with falcon wings flying past a mountain.

Original Products still there although the price has dropped slightly. Remember we ordered the Silver C8 Q5, but they substituted the Black with R5 emitter.

After such excellent review,I search for with R5))

Last night when I looked, there were no R5 Palight C8s listed, just Q5 and a few others over $100. I bought this light on Squidboy's recommendation and like Between said, we originally ordered the silver version. Jim e-mailed offering the black instead of waiting. My guess is that because it is a great light for the money (my opinion notwithstanding) and popular, it will be available again at some point. Jim might (probably) knows more.

Foy

This Ultrafire C8 R5 looks very similar to the palight http://www.shenzhen-wholesale.com/ultrafire-c8-cree-r5-led-aluminum-flashlight_sku1534.html?cPath=1_20&zenid=so3lvtgll9e96bt54ag7l44qj0

I ordered what looks to be the Ultrafire version of it with an XM-L at 3000mAh...I hope

$29 http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ultrafire-th-t60-ha-ii-xm-lt60-5-mode-1200-lumen-white-led-flashlight-with-strap-1-x-18650-57007

Circuitry: Digital Regulated 3000mA Current Output
Brightness: 1200 lumens maximum brightness (manufacturer rated)