Folomov EDC C2

LightObsession · 2019-05-15T18:56:28.000Z

The light weight, small size, proper clip orientation for hat brim use and high CRI emitter make it tempting to try for hat brim use.

The main obstacles to my purchase of this light are the UI and sucky run-times at High and Turbo.

Another concern is that in the pictures, the clip looks like it might have to be opened up a bit at the deep end in order to allow thicker seams at the top of some jeans pockets.

Tixx · 2019-05-15T18:58:00.000Z

WOW! 98 CRI

LightObsession · 2019-05-15T19:05:32.000Z

Tixx:

WOW! 98 CRI

That probably accounts for the dismal run times.

HONDARIDER · 2019-05-15T19:16:58.000Z

I have 2 18650S’s and switched the LED to an XP-L Hi. It does have direct access to Moonlight (Long press from off) and even though I am not a fan of the ascending and descending UI, it’s not the worst I have ever used. The size of the light is what I like the most and the XP-L Hi helps with heat and adds a little throw. The 219D is horrible in that light.
I didn’t even know that an 18300 cell existed. 18500 or 18350 would make more sense.

Edit- I would also like to add that Folmov’s customer service is very good. Took a couple of weeks but the issue I had with my 18650S was resolved by them sending me a new tail cap assy. I was extremely happy with them.

Agro · 2019-05-15T19:32:25.000Z

Tixx:

I didn’t even know that an 18300 cell existed. 18500 or 18350 would make more sense.

It’s not 18300. It’s 14300. Mostl likely constructed out out 14250 and protection circuit which lengthens it to 14300.

saypat · 2019-05-16T00:27:18.000Z

it will be a bit pricey

Blackbeard · 2019-05-16T05:21:25.000Z

I’m surprised they didn’t fold up shop after that 18650s hand burner / tint shifter fiasco

Geuzzz · 2019-05-16T07:22:13.000Z

Was tempted until I saw the strange cell format and UI.

Olight s mini is still the best extremely small flashlight after all these years. EDIT: only if you change the led of course

Agro · 2019-05-16T07:25:26.000Z

This is much slimmer than any 16340 light. Which - for me - is precisely the point.

Geuzzz · 2019-05-16T07:36:49.000Z

Agro:

This is much slimmer than any 16340 light. Which - for me - is precisely the point.

Sound great for you than. Are you going to order? I hope you will like it.

Agro · 2019-05-16T07:42:24.000Z

Not sure. Depends on price and reviews. And magnet strength - due to the lack of attachment point I would need to hang it on my neck by the magnet.

steel_1024 · 2019-05-16T07:47:00.000Z

Nichia E21A R9080CRI
FOLOMOV EDC C2

Tally-ho · 2019-05-17T18:58:11.000Z

I’m really impressed that they went with a high CRI Nichia E21A and all the more with one with low CCT.
A pity that the UI isn’t as impressive.

LightObsession · 2019-05-20T22:55:00.000Z

I received mine about 20 minutes ago, messed around a bit and put the battery on to charge - charge indicator in switch was red.

It’s a cute little light and I kind of like it.

Construction quality seems quite good.

LED is well centered.

UI BIG SURPRISE - NOT WAVE MODE SEQUENCE!!!

NOT WAVE MODE SEQUENCE!!!

Mode sequence is L-M-H-L-M-H in my sample. That caught me off guard and it took me a few cycles to figure out what was going on. I guess they listened to the negative feedback about the Wave mode sequence and made adjustments.

Direct access to low and turbo are as expected.

The clips is actually quite snug - not sure if it will fit on my thicker hat brims.

Three quick clicks for lock-out doesn’t seem too cumbersome. I haven’t tried loosening the tailcap for lock-out. Switch is proud of the light tube and is easily activated, so lock-out seems like a good idea.

Definitely a bright little light on Turbo.

I haven’t done any testing of the CRI, yet. I’ll mess around more after the battery is fully charged.

saypat · 2019-05-21T00:17:30.000Z

LightObsesson, appreciate your thoughts on this light. I’m interested in one. Meager run times on that tiny (240 mAh) cell however.

LightObsession · 2019-05-21T00:32:33.000Z

An additional note on lock-out:
1/8 turn or less of the tail cap locks it out securely.

JASII · 2019-05-25T17:34:38.000Z

Thanks for the info.

Tom6 · 2019-06-23T09:41:20.000Z

What about 6000cd?Is it a thrower?

Agro · 2019-06-23T11:18:16.000Z

No, it’s definitely a flooder.

LightObsession · 2019-06-23T14:56:21.000Z

Tom6:

What about 6000cd?Is it a thrower?

The Folomov EDC C2 is definitely NOT a flooder.

My sample has a very intense hotspot. So intense that I’m considering applying DC-Fix to soften it up a bit.

Definitely more of a thrower than a flooder.