Need to Replace My Crappy Ultrafire

Good suggestion. The XinTD C8 is very well made, with a nice choice of modes and tints. If you want a torch which is part way between a flooder and a thrower, the C8 is good option.

Bear in mind that the Convoy C8 is usefully cheaper, and while it’s not quite as good as the stunning XinTD, it’s still a good buy. There was a recent BLF discussion comparing the two C8s.

The Convoy M1 is an excellent suggestion, if you want something a little more compact than a C8. The M1 is a little more inclined to overheating, so you won’t be able to run it on high for quite as long. I find that I prefer the slightly handier size of my M1, but that’s a matter of usage and personal preference.

The Convoy torches are very good value for money, and unusually well made for the price. However, the Convoy torches are available in a wide range of tints, and the variant suggested by Bort is a “cold white”, which means that it has a blue-green tint.

Personally, I much prefer something which is more like a “natural white”, such as this M1 XM-L T6-3C, and am growing increasingly fond of “warm white” tints such as the M1 XM-L T4-7C. In general, cold whites are a little brighter, but tend to wash out the colours, while natural whites are a little dimmer and but feel less harsh … and warm whites are a bit yellowy, but tend to show colours even better. You pays your money and takes your choice.

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