r/ConvoyFlashlights

I still have L21B with SFT42R 5000K in the cart, and the only reason I had not pulled the trigger is that SFT60 become available as an option. I read great reviews, but I swore never to get another flashlight with CCT above 5000K after buying from Sofirn.

Don't get me wrong, IF22A is plenty useful for it's purpose, and HS21's flood is a CRI monster at 5000K, but since I have a choice with Convoty, I decided to go warmer.

Favourite emitter ever so far is SFT70 3000K, and until 4000K R95 comes into mass production, and Simon starts offering them, I'm not going to purchase any more "smaller" flashlights. But, I had promised myself a thrower that in theory can reach over 1km, and that was L21B with SFT42R. Ok, it uses 10A, and heats up quite a bit, but... As far as I read from the reviews, at 15A, SFT60 does not produce that much more heat, but produces a lot more lumens, has greater compatibility with secondary optics, at the cost of only a handful candela, compensated for by wider hotspot.

Anyways, as the title says, any news for sft60 5000K?

And do you think i should just but L21B sft42r? It's not cheap to me considering I plan on expanding my collection of Convoys.

Under Q&A on 3x21B's store page, I saw multiple replies that he is developing a MCPCB, and a driver for LHP73B.

I got M21H with XHP70.3 HI R70 4000K, and am not amazed by the output. It's ok with stock TIR. 8° is too narrow, whereas 36° just loses output, and I think it loses it for real, not just on the spill. Tho I might be wrong. I love strong floodlights.

So, I am hoping that LHP73B could give ne that wow factor since it has better tint and more brightness driven by more than 30W, as I've read. Was tempted to order SFT70, then XHP70.3 in M21B with 8A driver, but it just heats it up more while not forcing much more lumens, not even a noticable difference, which LHP73B does.

Anyhow, correct me if I'm wrong.

Oh, and since we are still here, any news when Convoy might start offering SFT70 4000K R95? I would consider overdriving the sssshh out of it. But then, high CRI lights do not need much throw, which automatically voids the need for much brightness.

I'm checking out the M21H SFT70 and I'm debating between the 3kk and 4kk. I can't seem to find any real info on the 4kk CCT quality and CRI. Does anyone have any experience with it, especially as compared to the 3kk?

I ordered an M21AThank you., and no matter what I do, I can't make it turn on. I unscrewed the tail cap and removed the plastic protective little disc between the contact and the battery.

I know the battery that I'm using is working because I tested it in another flashlight and it works fine. I'm screwing the head and tail cap down tightly, but the light will simply not respond at all to any button presses.

I've sent an email to support, so hopefully Simon will get back to me and let me know. In the meantime, is there anything else I can try, or could I possibly be doing something wrong? I think I have a dead light.

I don't need a new light, i don't know which one i want but i know i want one because Convoy lights are just great ;)
So please tell me what to order next based on the list of what i already own.

Z1 SFT70
Z1 SFT-42R
S2+ XHP50.3 R70 38° TIR bead
S2+ CSLNM1.14 blue
S2+ CSLNM1.F1 green 85° TIR matte
S2+ SFT40 TIR 15° flat
S2+ SFT-42R
S2+ LHP531
S21A SFT70 TIR 60° bead
S21A LHP73B Mule
S21A Quad 519A Mule
S11 GT FC40
S26A LHP73B
M1 SFT-42R

currently i am leaning towards a thrower but please just suggest anything you think is a great light or might be a nice addition to my collection.

…no matter how much I rape that button.

If I unscrew the tail cap, will it eventually set itself on group 1?

It's a Convoy C8.

If so, how long does it need to be without power?

Thanks

I just got a brand new S2+ in the mail today and when it's slightly tapped it has a flicker, is this normal? I have the s21e and the S9 and they're both solidly built with no flicker

Hi!
I don't have any Convoy lights yet, but I am putting together a list.

My questions are: (1) what type of switches are the default switches for the lights with tail switches; forward clicky, or reverse clicky?

(2) Can you make a request on your order for the type you want?

(3) How easy or difficult is it to change the tail switch from rubber type to metal type? I realize that this could vary from one model to the next.

Thanks!!

... but Convoy is willing to do so in M21B?

Talking about SFT70 3000K (which generates lots of heat, but takes the beating the same as XHP50/70).

As I understood, both flashlights use a 22mm driver.

Is it the thermal mass he is worried about, for the emitter not to burn out?

I am even considering ordering the parts, and modding / assembling it myself, but for now, I have no real experience modding flashlights, and soldering inside such small closed space.

Btw, that driver is offered inside L21B for XHP70.3, which is a lot more efficient emitter inside a larger host, tho, without MUUUCH better thermal management. I just recieved a message from Simon saying he can't do the order with S21B/G, but can with M21B. Don't wanna bother him any further with fruitless questions. Also, this might spark a discussion, and be useful to others, hence, I'm asking here.

Thanks in advance!