mine has arrived today. Quite fast compared to other Aliexpress orders. Everything seems to work correctly in the flashlight. very happy to have bought it.
What is the beam like? Does it have a defined hot spot or is it still floody?
The hot spot is very bright and noticeable. There is still floody spill but it’s substantially dimmer compared to the hot spot. The Q8 reflector is good about creating a nice hotspot with any LED really but these XP-L HI really focus everything right in a pretty dense/bright spot
The hot spot is very bright and noticeable. There is still floody spill but it’s substantially dimmer compared to the hot spot. The Q8 reflector is good about creating a nice hotspot with any LED really but these XP-L HI really focus everything right in a pretty dense/bright spot
Thanks for the beam description . This weekend I will be comparing the two Q8s myself.
I chatted w/AZ and they just repeated that my Q8 would arrive on Friday
No explanation, no reason for others ordering days later and having already received the light
My guess is logistics considerations (both timing and economics). They may not have had enough lights close enough to you (or me).
I ordered mine yesterday night. The earliest they could get it to me, at any price, is Wednesday, if I pick it up at a locker near one of their local delivery hubs, and Thursday if I want it home delivered.
This isn’t typical. I’ve had stuff with next day delivery come from their distribution center out side of Las Vegas leave the morning after I ordered it and get dropped at my doorstep that afternoon.
It’s irritating though, and your case is extreme enough that they should do something to make good.
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It’s irritating though, and your case is extreme enough that they should do something to make good.
I’ve had very good results normally whenever there was a problem.
I feel that they should have offered to upgrade the shipping.
Oh well, I have two of the BLF models, which are serving me fine.
I chatted w/AZ and they just repeated that my Q8 would arrive on Friday
No explanation, no reason for others ordering days later and having already received the light
My guess is logistics considerations (both timing and economics). They may not have had enough lights close enough to you (or me).
I ordered mine yesterday night. The earliest they could get it to me, at any price, is Wednesday, if I pick it up at a locker near one of their local delivery hubs, and Thursday if I want it home delivered.
This isn’t typical. I’ve had stuff with next day delivery come from their distribution center out side of Las Vegas leave the morning after I ordered it and get dropped at my doorstep that afternoon.
It’s irritating though, and your case is extreme enough that they should do something to make good.
400 lights are already made, 300 of them will stay in China, 50 will be shipped to Amazon US, and 50 to Amazon DE.
Sorfin shipped 50 lights to amazon US.. so they probably out of stock..
I played ball with a lawyer once upon a time, on the way in to the stadium one day I met him going in and asked how things were…his response was “Some days you get the bear, some days the bear gets you!”
I played ball with a lawyer once upon a time, on the way in to the stadium one day I met him going in and asked how things were…his response was “Some days you get the bear, some days the bear gets you!”
Sometimes I like to make anagrams of people’s names, rearranging the letters to see what else they can spell. Last time I did that I found a bunch, but two anagrams in particular made for good pseudonyms, depending on how her day is going:
Anna’s having oatmeal.
Oatmeal’s having Anna.
Unfortunately, she’s now going on a solid week of being bested by oatmeal. I hope that turns around soon.
Received mine, interesting clover beam spill. Decently bright light, well machined… no qualms about this light, I feel like it’s a good all around light. Using samsung wj1s.
Got mine in today. Very impressed. I don't normally like cool white, but this has a nice even white beam. I like it better than the BLF Q8. !{width:100%}https://i.imgur.com/hBv5I3M.jpg!
That's a solid looking beam. Mine comes tomorrow from Aliexpress and your beam shot boosted my hope that I will like it big time.
mine has arrived today. Quite fast compared to other Aliexpress orders. Everything seems to work correctly in the flashlight. very happy to have bought it.
What is the beam like? Does it have a defined hot spot or is it still floody?
Pics are in this thread. Everything is exactly the same as the original Q8, just color is cooler and the hot spot is a bit smaller.
JasonWW wrote:
I happened to run across this picture by Khas. You can ignore the color differences because that’s not relevant. You can see the smaller and tighter beam of the XPL HI. It’s not a big difference, but you can still see it.
khas wrote:
The picture below is two identical Q8’s one with XP-L HI and one with XP-L HD
Q8 XP-L HD (left) Q8 XP-L HI(right)
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Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Ordered mine a little late..about a day after getting my code and it said restocking sept 27? and shipped by oct 2-3 ? ...anyway it came today sept 25th with no prime /regular shipping .
This light has more throw than the BLF-Q8 but visually it doesn't look like twice as much throw . Cooler white tint outdoors is ok but inside it isn't as nice as the BLF Q8 NW tint . BLF Q8 IMHO is still a nicer light
What is the beam like? Does it have a defined hot spot or is it still floody?
The hot spot is very bright and noticeable. There is still floody spill but it’s substantially dimmer compared to the hot spot. The Q8 reflector is good about creating a nice hotspot with any LED really but these XP-L HI really focus everything right in a pretty dense/bright spot
Thats whats up.
I'm ThatCrazyFlashaholic 67
Thanks for the beam description . This weekend I will be comparing the two Q8s myself.
My guess is logistics considerations (both timing and economics). They may not have had enough lights close enough to you (or me).
I ordered mine yesterday night. The earliest they could get it to me, at any price, is Wednesday, if I pick it up at a locker near one of their local delivery hubs, and Thursday if I want it home delivered.
This isn’t typical. I’ve had stuff with next day delivery come from their distribution center out side of Las Vegas leave the morning after I ordered it and get dropped at my doorstep that afternoon.
It’s irritating though, and your case is extreme enough that they should do something to make good.
I’ve had very good results normally whenever there was a problem.
I feel that they should have offered to upgrade the shipping.
Oh well, I have two of the BLF models, which are serving me fine.
400 lights are already made, 300 of them will stay in China, 50 will be shipped to Amazon US, and 50 to Amazon DE.
Sorfin shipped 50 lights to amazon US.. so they probably out of stock..
I guess the stars lined up and crossed fingers, as well as “logistics considerations (both timing and economics)” all fell in line for me.
I ordered sometime Friday 21 September & mine got here (as originally promised & scheduled) about an hour ago on today, Tuesday 25 September.
No PRIME, just regular old ‘Free Shipping’.
Ya’ gotta love it…..
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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Sometimes it’s just Karma, teach….
Nice teacher.. roll tide !
Amazon still have 7 q8 left.. so it’s possible they has not shipped yet..
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. Thanks NewLumen!! Appreciate the “Roll Tide” too….
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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Lucky son of a bbbb..lol
..hope you like it man.
I'm ThatCrazyFlashaholic 67
As far as getting it pretty quick……..
Looks like I came out diamond & windshield on this.
I guess Chinooker was stone & bug……
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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I played ball with a lawyer once upon a time, on the way in to the stadium one day I met him going in and asked how things were…his response was “Some days you get the bear, some days the bear gets you!”
/\ That’s a good one, I like it!!
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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A Stoned Bug! Coool!
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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You know things are in the slow boat from China stage when the conversation takes this path…
Sometimes I like to make anagrams of people’s names, rearranging the letters to see what else they can spell. Last time I did that I found a bunch, but two anagrams in particular made for good pseudonyms, depending on how her day is going:
Unfortunately, she’s now going on a solid week of being bested by oatmeal. I hope that turns around soon.
Gotta watch those Quakers
(Mormons too)
Received mine, interesting clover beam spill. Decently bright light, well machined… no qualms about this light, I feel like it’s a good all around light. Using samsung wj1s.
Got mine in today. Very impressed. I don’t normally like cool white, but this has a nice even white beam. I like it better than the BLF Q8.
That's a solid looking beam. Mine comes tomorrow from Aliexpress and your beam shot boosted my hope that I will like it big time.
I like throwers that don’t have pencil beams. That looks nice.
In the mean time, mine hasn’t shipped yet.
Pics are in this thread. Everything is exactly the same as the original Q8, just color is cooler and the hot spot is a bit smaller.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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received mine today
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The Best Revenge Is Massive Success
Ordered mine a little late..about a day after getting my code and it said restocking sept 27? and shipped by oct 2-3 ? ...anyway it came today sept 25th with no prime /regular shipping .
This light has more throw than the BLF-Q8 but visually it doesn't look like twice as much throw . Cooler white tint outdoors is ok but inside it isn't as nice as the BLF Q8 NW tint . BLF Q8 IMHO is still a nicer light
καὶ τὸ φῶς ἐν τῇ σκοτίᾳ φαίνει καὶ ἡ σκοτία αὐτὸ οὐ κατέλαβεν
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I guess you just want a hurrah?
Hurrah!
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