Convoy C8+  New look for an old favorite

eas · 2018-06-15T07:04:10.000Z

The cheap, grey S2+’s with CW emitters I’ve purchased from GearBest come in cheap, crummy boxes. The red ones, and the S9 I’ve purchased from them came with the white gift box. The L2 I got from Banggood was also in a nice white gift box. I don’t have any convoy C8s.

Most of the time, the gift boxes are of no use to me, and my understanding is that they aren’t exactly cheap, probably the better part of a $1.

ZozzV6 · 2018-06-16T08:03:29.000Z

The clear, sand, and red, green, blue s2, BD06, L2 came with gift box to me. Black and grey S2, C8, C8+ came in thine wgite boxes. L6 has a hard brown big box.

d_t_a · 2018-06-16T09:43:11.000Z

Not sure if the tint of the Convoy C8+ are the same as the one in the Convoy C8 Clear/Silver (Biscotti), but here are some beamshots I made with them:

(in the videos, the building across is around 160 meters distant from the flashlight)

Convoy C8 Clear/Silver (XPL-Hi, U6-3A neutral-white)

Convoy C8 Clear/Silver (XPL-Hi, U3-7A very warm white)

and for comparison:

Astrolux C8 (XPL-Hi, 1A cool-white)

Astrolux C8 (XPL-Hi, 3B neutral-white)

Delta_V · 2018-06-20T17:52:28.000Z

Hey guys, if the Desert Sand color wasn’t quite your type, Simon has now listed the C8+ in Black.

joechina · 2018-06-20T20:37:43.000Z

[quote=DB Custom]
Richard puts LEDSeal on it after he slices it, which is why it’s “smooth as glass” ;)[/quote

Have you a link to that stuff? It sounds expensive

DB_Custom · 2018-06-20T21:24:38.000Z

I’ve heard of LED Seal used for quite a while but I’ve never known where it comes from or what it costs. I for one can’t see removing a cover to gain throw only to add a cover back onto it. That’s just me though. Richard had a lot of de-domed emitters get damaged by folks trying to put them in lights and then want to return them so he started protecting the bond wires…

mortuus · 2018-06-20T21:58:05.000Z

d_t_a:

Not sure if the tint of the Convoy C8+ are the same as the one in the Convoy C8 Clear/Silver (Biscotti), but here are some beamshots I made with them:

(in the videos, the building across is around 160 meters distant from the flashlight)

Convoy C8 Clear/Silver (XPL-Hi, U6-3A neutral-white)

https://youtu.be/1hXAi7y233I

Convoy C8 Clear/Silver (XPL-Hi, U3-7A very warm white)

https://youtu.be/GiVZh57anq0

and for comparison:

Astrolux C8 (XPL-Hi, 1A cool-white)

https://youtu.be/oh_GCnCq5RI

Astrolux C8 (XPL-Hi, 3B neutral-white)

https://youtu.be/1KQ4jK6FAac

thanks for the videos, i must say of all c8s the new c8+ in ww is my new fav for sure, even if it throws less then cw or neutral i dont care.

djozz · 2018-06-26T18:22:59.000Z

I received my sand C8+ and although I thought I would like it once I got it, especially since I never liked the classic C8 design, this is not my style either, way too pointy, and I do not like how it feels in my hand.

The build quality is perfect though, and the ano is beautiful.

klrman · 2018-06-26T18:31:23.000Z

Have you ever owned a C8 before this one? When I first got mine I wasn't too excited but now it is one my most used flashlights. It can grow on you. I then got a clear C8 and love it.

djozz · 2018-06-26T18:51:30.000Z

klrman:

Have you ever owned a C8 before this one? When I first got mine I wasn’t too excited but now it is one my most used flashlights. It can grow on you. I then got a clear C8 and love it.

Sure I own a few, and did nice mods to them. Thing is that the form factor (1x18650,40mm reflector) is about ideal for me, but as a moddable budget host every manufacturer that made one also copied that same styling that I do not like. Simon is the first to abandon it which I appreciate a lot. But again it is not my cup of tea unfortunately.

klrman · 2018-06-26T18:59:49.000Z

Nice side by side pics thanks. OK, I see what you mean now. Standing next to the clear it is really angular, I don't like it either. Not going to order it now.

vinte77 · 2018-06-26T20:00:58.000Z

Well, I got the host version and I like the light very much. Here’s mine in the following post:

What did you mod today? Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts

I was inspired by djozz and built this C8+ out with sliced Samsung LH351D 4000K 90+CRI. I must say I do like the tint on the led. I’m using a qlite driver w/ added chips at 6a. ![image] ! ![image] ! ![image] !

Swib · 2018-06-26T20:17:44.000Z

Led seal is sold here but you need to be careful not to plug the nozzle. You do get a spare just in case.

WalkIntoTheLight · 2018-06-26T20:41:54.000Z

klrman:

Have you ever owned a C8 before this one? When I first got mine I wasn’t too excited but now it is one my most used flashlights. It can grow on you. I then got a clear C8 and love it.

I’ve got three C8’s, and they’re great for dedicated throw, but awful for everything else. Okay, they can also make for a nice ceiling-bounce light.

I often carry a C8 if I’m going somewhere that I know I’ll need it, but it’s never my main light. I need something far more floody for near-to-moderate distances. The C8’s only job is for brief looks at something in the distance.

klrman · 2018-06-26T23:55:56.000Z

I keep my c8 on low when walking around after dark and it's ok. Even use the dollar store flashlights for that and they work too, but I really like the throw when I want it for such a small light.

Talpa · 2018-11-30T19:09:10.000Z

Very nice host for a dedicated gunlight. I put in Osram KW CSLPM1.TG – 2mm2 and 4A driver.
Only 100% mode and remote switch.
Remote cable although is totally useless in wintertime, I have to replace it with silicone wire.
Modded 12300lux and original 6800lux @ 3m

vwpieces · 2018-12-25T05:18:33.000Z

Appears a C8+ with 21700 battery is a possibility.

Plotthound · 2018-12-25T11:59:18.000Z

I couldn’t understand the video. I’ve been waiting for Simon to come out with more 21700/26650 lights.

mortuus · 2018-12-25T16:07:57.000Z

Plotthound:

I couldn’t understand the video. I’ve been waiting for Simon to come out with more 21700/26650 lights.

perhaps we will see something exciting next year who knows.

sochi111 · 2020-07-21T00:00:57.000Z

I know this is an ol topic but I didnt want to start a new thread just to ask a simple question.

Does it makes sense to bypass the springs in the new Convoy C8+ while keeping the XPLHI and 12 mode biscotti driver?