Lightmalls has C12, XM-L2

Puzzling why there is no report of C12, XM-L2 from Lightmalls yet!

Is it because it’s as bad as C12, U3?

i got 2 disappointing C12s already… lesson learned, i’m pretty sure if you mod it , it might become a nice light… but then again it will push the light into out of budget category :P.
i’ll save the money and go for the sure thing C8 XM-L2 :slight_smile:

A user review in C8 XM-L2:
http://www.lightmalls.com/ultrafire-c8-cree-xm-l2-5-mode-led-flashlight-torch-1x18650

” … it’s definitely a lot brighter than C12 and cheaper too ”

Luminous Flux:

C8, XM-L2: 1800-Lumen
C12, XM-L2: Max 1770-lumen

Whatever happened to the better heat sinking with C12?

[EDIT]
From earlier DayLighter post:

“i wouldn’t blame you for liking the C8… what’s not to like? outthrow pretty much all the lights in it’s price range Laughing out loud”

“especially the new XM-L2 version always wowed the crowd everytime i showed it to friends.”

>>>>>i’m pretty sure if you mod it , it might become a nice light…
>>>>>but then again it will push the light into out of budget category

Yeah, I put a new driver in the lightmalls c12 u3 after the driver toasted (after about an hour of use). And a new emitter because a q5 literally puts out more light than the supposed u3 that was in there. Works pretty good now. still some weird artifact in the spot, but unnoticeble in real-world use.

But, you’re totally right, I now have the world’s most expensive c12. Rather get a light that works right in the first place.

[quote=blueb8llz] ok i ended up buying two lights since i had to pay for shipping. geez, most places offer free shipping... i also bought the uniquefire uf-v1, i know its an outdated light, and ugly in its own way, but i just wanted to try it out since i couldnt find any reviews on it, other than one guy on manafont mentioned that its similiar brightness to a hd 2010, but more floody. i almost bought the uniquefire uf-t8 instead, but last minute change my mind for the uf-v1. http://www.lightmalls.com/uniquefire-uf-t8-1770-lumen-cree-xm-l2-u2-5-mode-led-flashlight-torch-1x18650 http://www.lightmalls.com/uniquefire-uf-v1-stainless-steel-cree-xm-l-t6-5-modes-memory-led-flashlight-1x18650#review-form [/quote]

The Uf-V1 is sold under a different name - MXDL SA-76, thread here: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/8294. I mod'ed one for manxbuggy1, it came out nice, brighter of course, but it's got poor heat sinking because of all that SS - tailend stays completely cold while the head gets pretty hot. Used on short spells it does pretty good, can't recall the #'s, but I definitely got the lumens up there, maybe 1,300's I believe? I did the "sandwhich" style mod, as shown in that thread, using a Nanjg cranked up.

I can’t speak for the newer C12’s with U3 and xml2’s. I bought mine when they first came out from 2 different vendors. All of the C12’s had the standard assembly line issues that almost every budget light has. Out of center emitters, tail switch plate not snugged down, poorly seated emitter, etc. I don’t count these types of issues because they are part of how we get these lights so cheap. You have to pay good money for a light that has all the small details taken care of. So to me, these problems are my gain. It’s best practice to go through a budget light before using it beyond a brief test.

So when I buy a light like this, I’m buying it for primary traits and changing the rest to my taste. In the case of the C12, it’s a C8 that can better shed heat. Get the cheapest one you can get and then replace the driver and emitter if you want more. For my wife, I put in an XM-L2 T6 3C with Nanjg and 12 7135’s. It’s a serious bulldog of a light. She loves it. It tickles me every time I get to use it.

[quote=Tom E]

[quote=blueb8llz] ok i ended up buying two lights since i had to pay for shipping. geez, most places offer free shipping… i also bought the uniquefire uf-v1, i know its an outdated light, and ugly in its own way, but i just wanted to try it out since i couldnt find any reviews on it, other than one guy on manafont mentioned that its similiar brightness to a hd 2010, but more floody. i almost bought the uniquefire uf-t8 instead, but last minute change my mind for the uf-v1. http://www.lightmalls.com/uniquefire-uf-t8-1770-lumen-cree-xm-l2-u2-5-mode-led-flashlight-torch-1x18650 http://www.lightmalls.com/uniquefire-uf-v1-stainless-steel-cree-xm-l-t6-5-modes-memory-led-flashlight-1x18650#review-form[/quote]

The Uf-V1 is sold under a different name ~~ MXDL SA-76, thread here: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/8294. I mod’ed one for manxbuggy1, it came out nice, brighter of course, but it’s got poor heat sinking because of all that SS~~ tailend stays completely cold while the head gets pretty hot. Used on short spells it does pretty good, can’t recall the #’s, but I definitely got the lumens up there, maybe 1,300’s I believe? I did the “sandwhich” style mod, as shown in that thread, using a Nanjg cranked up.

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grrreaat, i should have bought the uniquefire uf-t8 then hahah. i guess ill have to keep this one stock then. actually, most likely gonna give away for gift now hahah.

[quote=blueb8llz]

Well, don't write it off so quick - I really liked that light, unusual design and shape. Yes, the heat sinking wasn't that good, surprising for it's size, but really liked the style and feel. Check it out when you get it.

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[quote=blueb8llz]

Well, don’t write it off so quick - I really liked that light, unusual design and shape. Yes, the heat sinking wasn’t that good, surprising for it’s size, but really liked the style and feel. Check it out when you get it.

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No reviews! Didn’t anybody get the light yet?

Still waiting for mine. I seem to be doing a lot of that nowadays :(…

Review, Here:

nope not yet. lightmalls always take forever with my orders.

I don’t know I haven’t heard or seen anything from him since his lightmalls C8LU2 his reviews got me hooked on C8 from lightmalls but I haven’t seen or heard from himsince been wondering that top.

To clarify, my ‘no review’ comment referred to no reviews since ’18sixfifty’s review on (4/25) in Review: Lightmall's C12 UltraFire XM-L2 .

reporting back….my lightmalls c8 xml2 and c12 arrived today…finally, took about a month.

as i stated earlier, i dont have a lux meter or any kinda meter. but by judging with my eyes, comparing to some flashlights that i have with confirmed lumens, id say they are both around the 1000-1200 max mark.

both lights have almost identical beam pattern. the c8 has more of a cooler tint but nowhere close to being purple or anything. while the c12 is a bit more warm. they both have a outer ring around the beam.
the flood and spill is very big. its one of the floodiest c8’s out there in fact without having a orange peel reflector.

let me tell you guys, i have a thing with c8’s and i have had quite a few, and this light malls c8 is the bomb! its not completely dark here yet, but it looks as though its outhrowing my c8 champ, the kdc8!

c12 is not bad, but get the c8 xml2 instead!

Which KDC8 do you have? I think I went and did exact opposite of you I started out with lightmalls XMLU3 ans then later purchased a KDC8XML2 and with my bad naked eyes I don’t see any difference.

Kaidomain has C8 XM-L2 U2 1-Mode for $17.08 w/ Free ship:
http://www.kaidomain.com/product/Details.S021239

Dang it evrytime I buy a light it comes out for less I originally paid 20.59 $ oh well anyone else get this light yet and try it?

i should be here anyday now. ill report back once it arrives