Sorfirn Q8 arrived today

RoboEgg · 2019-07-27T22:01:00.000Z

Hi all, my BLF Sorfirn Q8 arrived today. Just want to say - I love it. Great design, great quality. Thank you all for creating it.

Relampago · 2019-07-28T04:17:08.000Z

mortuus · 2019-07-28T08:45:37.000Z

any reason u didnt want the original q8 ?

dragunbayne · 2019-07-28T12:31:16.000Z

I’ve been eyeing one up myself. Glad to hear it’s great.

cistercian · 2019-07-29T06:25:47.000Z

I have both. I like colder temps so I prefer the Sofirn. But the original is a wider wall of light.

Both are epic. I am pleased I can wield both…one in each hand.10k+ ….hilarious!

I love this forum……

Sillen · 2019-07-29T08:37:11.000Z

Got both, prefer the BLF Q8 for tint. After playing with FW3A for a couple of weeks, wish there was an ANDURIL version like with SP36.

Anyone in Melbourne equipped to flash firmware (remuneration paypal or slab)?

Unheard · 2019-07-29T09:28:45.000Z

BLF Q8 tint is a little greenisch, at least on mine. Can’t really understand why people are so excited about it.

hodor · 2019-07-29T09:33:25.000Z

Unheard:

BLF Q8 tint is a little greenisch, at least on mine. Can’t really understand why people are so excited about it.

About the tint or the flashlight itself?

I’m still waiting for a BLF/Sofirn Q8 with NW XPL-HI.

mortuus · 2019-07-29T10:42:36.000Z

Unheard:

BLF Q8 tint is a little greenisch, at least on mine. Can’t really understand why people are so excited about it.

is it? havent noticed much really… i thought the tint was chosen specific for a reason by the most blf pros that designed the light.

Unheard · 2019-07-29T11:03:09.000Z

hodor:

Unheard:

BLF Q8 tint is a little greenisch, at least on mine. Can’t really understand why people are so excited about it.

About the tint or the flashlight itself?

The former. I like the f/l very much.

Unheard · 2019-07-29T11:04:11.000Z

mortuus:

Unheard:

BLF Q8 tint is a little greenisch, at least on mine. Can’t really understand why people are so excited about it.

is it?

Maybe not yours. There’s the saying losing the tint lottery.

fluke · 2019-07-29T12:33:57.000Z

hodor:

Unheard:

BLF Q8 tint is a little greenisch, at least on mine. Can’t really understand why people are so excited about it.

About the tint or the flashlight itself? I’m still waiting for a BLF/Sofirn Q8 with NW XPL-HI.

Me as well.

KARR · 2019-07-29T12:37:54.000Z

I’d really recommend getting a tripod screw and adding a wrist holder to it, it’s a lot of torch to carry. (It doesnt have a lanyard hole)

RobertB · 2019-07-29T13:22:32.000Z

Personally, I like the Sofirn Q8 with the xpl-hi better. The beam throws better, yet still has a nice flood. Whatever bin emitters they used, they nailed it.

hodor · 2019-07-29T13:55:10.000Z

From what I’ve seen and how I would use it, I agree. Q8 with XPL-HI for “throwy” powerhouse, SP36 351D for the flood. I think the Q8 is too cool for me though. I may give in to the temptation one day, buy it and reflow some NW XPL-HIs or SST-20s.

RoboEgg · 2019-08-08T21:34:32.000Z

To be honest I got it by accident - I meant to get the BLF Q8. Now I’ve got it I’m really pleased with it. I actually like the cooler tint. The build quality is very impressive. It’s as bright as my Trustfire J20. I also think it is so cool that a group of experts on BLF created it.

Lightbringer · 2019-08-09T01:31:08.000Z

Unheard:

BLF Q8 tint is a little greenisch, at least on mine. Can’t really understand why people are so excited about it.

You musta lost the tint-lottery. Mine’s great.

Also consider the Airpro DC7. Sofirnlike beam (cooler/throwier), lobotomised-narsim UI (ramps nicely, shortcuts to moon/turbo), but has usb-c charging built in!

peg_matite · 2019-08-09T01:08:49.000Z

Unheard:

BLF Q8 tint is a little greenisch, at least on mine. Can’t really understand why people are so excited about it.

Honestly, I think it is a bit green too. Still a terrific light.