Anyone got their hands on the Solarforce M8 XM-L?

[3Diver]

Just wondering has anyone got their hands on the torch yet and what their thoughts are?

 

[g.p.]

I would love to find out some info on the M8 as well.

I can't seem to find out anything about the Masterpiece Pro V2 either......

 

[phantom23]

'Ernsanada' got one and he reports higher lux reading than Catapult XM-L.

 

[3Diver]

Theres a couple of videos of the solarforce m8 on youtube nows go have a look, just search "solarforce m8"

 

[g.p.]

Thanks! There weren't any vids last time I checked.

 

[3Diver]

I couldn't resist and ended up ordering one, cant go wrong for the price and i had couple of spare 18650's sitting around that needed a home.

 

[Zeruel]

I've posted these in the "Show your Solarforce" thread, but here they are again.

Thoughts-wise, like any other Solarforce, it is great bang for the buck. Great thrower with good heat dissipation. There're tiny missing ano spot, not obvious unless scrutinised closely. One or two spots on the reflector but nothing that will affect the beam profile. It's nice that 2 switches (single and 3-mode) are provided in the package, but at some point of time, I've difficulty deciding which one I want to use. :thinking: The M8 throws better than TK35 but TK35 has a nicer, smoother, creamier beam than M8.

 

[strinq]

Zeruel, where did u buy it from?

 

[Zeruel]

Zeruel, where did u buy it from?

ebay, the seller is the same as the main (HK) Solarforce online store. (hint: black website)

 

[jamesseven]

Anyone know where to get one of these in the UK?

 

[tenka]

I bought a m8 in solarforce sales

 

[3Diver]

Nice hopefully i get mine this week latest next week, mine is from ebay as well theres only one seller so cant miss it.

@tenka what is that aluminium thing on your torch??

 

[tenka]

Nice hopefully i get mine this week latest next week, mine is from ebay as well theres only one seller so cant miss it.

@tenka what is that aluminium thing on your torch??

it's Solarforce Full Stainless Steel Belt clip

 

[kengps]

Is that a dual texture reflector? If so...it's a knock-off of the Tiablo A50. The whole light looks like an A50 as well. I've had the MPP1 which is essentially an A10 reflector. I have an A50, and it has the best reflector I've ever come across. This could be a great light if they copied the design of the A50. Of course, they weren't quite right on the A10 knock-off reflector. It had a bit of a hole in the middle. The A10 Reflector was perfect. Hopefully they will get it right this time.

 

[Pook]

Anyone know where to get one of these in the UK?

You're best of getting it from Solarforce Sales, you'll just end up paying a massive premium if you try to get it from a UK seller.

 

[diebythebow]

Wow very nice looking flashlight, I've been waiting till some of the members here get theirs to do some evaluations and beamshots. looks like a heck of a light for the money.

 

[Bad Wolf]

Anyone know where to get one of these in the UK?

Ant Supplies sell them.
http://ant-supplies.co.uk/Solarforcem8Torch.aspx#torchm8solarforce1

 

[FLT MEDIC]

Is it possible to use its A.I. switch with the Solarforce L2 and can you put an L2 body into the M8 head? TIA!

 

[srfreddy]

The AI switch is huge. The Tiablo reflectors are not the same-their curvatures are quite different, acutually, and the Skyline 1's is much deeper.

 

[Jamjar]

Mine has just arrived in the mail, so far on the wall test the beam looks good, no signs of the rings that the Pro head shows. Will have to wait till tonight and I will give them both a work out in the padock out the back.