Mini Review TrustFire A8

LED Flashlights – General Info 26650 Flashlights
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Brand: TrustFire A8
Stainless steel head offers great protection to reflector and LED
LED: Cree XM-L T6
Brightness: Max Output 1000 Lumens (manufacturer rated)
Voltage: 4.2V
Color BIN: White
Total Emitters: 1
Battery Configurations: 1 * 26650 rechargeable batteries (included)
Switch Type: Clicky/Clickie
Switch Location: Tail-cap
Modes: 5
Mode Arrangement: Hi > Mid > Lo > Strobe > SOS
Mode Memory: Yes
Lens: Coated Glass Lens
Reflector: Aluminum Smooth/SMO Reflector
Comes with a multi-functional (3.0V/4.2V Output) charger (US Plug) for 26650/25500/26700/18650/16340 rechargeable Li-ion batteries; a 26650 battery and a holster
Paper box packaging


Pros:
Compact 26650 Flashlight
Can Tailstand



Cons:
PWM driver & Under driven , around 2.5A @ 4.2V
No lanyard in package , no hole for lanyard.



TailCap draw
Intl-outdoor 3100 mA @ 4.19V
Hi : 2460 mA
Med : 1150 mA
Lo : 250 mA

@3.98V
Hi : 2040 mA
Med : 960 mA
Lo : 210 mA

@3.84V
Hi : 1830 mA
Med : 820 mA
Lo : 180 mA



Trustfire 26650 5000mA

Full charge 4.2V , discharge @1000mA to 3V = 3946mA

Left Trustfire A8 , Right P6 504B

Left Trustfire A8 , Right P6 504B

Perfect with TR-J12 Battery Tube.

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Reserve for beamshots.

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Reserve for mods XM-L U2 with 10x7135,
and comparisons beamshots with P6 Flashlight , KEYGOS M10 26650 FLASHLIGHT and more...

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Errm, isn't this Trustifre A8 ?

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LOL

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That's a big light for a compact. I do like the looks of it though. What is the reflector diameter & depth (looks the same diameter as the 504b) and did it arrive with the lens o-ring out of place or did it get like that after you had it apart for pics and reassembled? Looking forward to beam shots.

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Nice, Pok !

Your pics make this torch look infinitely more palatable than the seller's own.

I look forward to your mods.

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Nice review Pok.

Is anyone selling this light without the charger and 26650 cell?

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thanks for the review..shame it's underdriven..really wanted this light but want a well driven 3a 26650 light..is the pwm really bad?

thanks

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I mean compact for 26650 flashlight

looks the same diameter as the 504b >>> yes

No spare o-ring , lens or anything else . The lens and o-ring in my pic pick out from bezel.

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PWM of TR-J12 low mode is higher than Trustfire A8 low mode.

Sorry, I have not any tools to detect it.

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Thanks for the review, Pok. Can you provide a link to where this package was purchased from? Particularly interested in the 26650 cells.

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I bought it from flashlight shop in my country, I have no idea where he ordered.

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Thanks.

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Thanks for the review there Pok!

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Where and which driver can I get to make my a8 really shine ?

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I moded with 7135 V2 ( 5mA Low).

But you can request custom mod and I want some too.

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Found this : Can it be used for better performance ?

Check out this item I found on eBay:

End time: Jul 10, 2012 3:03:37 AM

Item: CREE 10W XML T6 U2, MC-E LED Flashlight Driver - 2800mA Constant Current, 6 Mode

URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=130710387600

Alt URL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CREE-10W-XML-T6-U2-MC-E-LED-Flashlight-Driver-2800mA-Constant-Current-6-Mode-/130710387600

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If you want to order some count me in.
I really need a turbo mode, med, low, (around 25 to 50 lumens)
No disco mode.
Mode #5 is my mode ! If you have one I want one !!!

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Maybe my custom modes are difference from yours.
And my link KD 7135 V2 3040mA LED Driver with custom modes to KD is better way.
Your driver link is very pricy.

READ this link again, that tell you a lot, sorry for my English.