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From pocket EDC's (like the BLF GT90) to mega throwers and flooders. Making light work of the dark!

Didn't know anything about it but thought it had an interesting shape..... At least it's got a flared base.

Just finished up my first flashlight mod! Don't mind my atrocious soldering lol.

I decided to take one of the Harbor Freight freebie lights and give it a couple upgrades:

• Convoy 20mm 3V 20A BUCK driver
• 6000k NV1010 LED on a 20mm MCPCB
• Vapcell M11 v2.0 18350
• Convoy Ar-coated glass lens
• 1288 switch with 15.8mm PCB and a spring bypass

All inside a custom chassis I machined on my lathe.

The head is machined out of C145 copper in one solid piece (no pill/spacer), so the NV1010 is attached directly to a solid 75 gram chunk of copper giving this little pocket rocket surprisingly good thermals.

The battery tube is machined out of 6061 Aluminum, and the mule gasket is 3D printed in transparent PETG (inspired by u/Due_Tank_6976 's design).

The comparison beam shots for the stock and modded lights were both taken with identical settings to give a fair comparison (WB 5000k, 1/20s exposure, ISO 3200). The shed in the picture is about 50 feet away.

I have a few more mods on the way. The next one will be basically the same as this one, but with some QOL improvements, a quad 3535 MCPCB and a Carclo 106xx optic.

I hope y'all like this one!

Internet find of the day. The 650lm output is powered by a mind-boggling 1800mAh 18650, plus a 30-inch (76cm) built-in ruler!

Finally received my FourSevens Preon. Absolutely love this light. When the head is tightened all the way, looks like the head cocks to one side. In person you can tell the seam between the head and the body is wide on one side and nonexistent on the other.

I also took some photos with a back light to show the difference. Light still works perfectly fine, just feels weird to pay that much, wait 3 months and get something with this level of machining.

So I choosing the L50 as my main flashlight for thos trip instead of H200/HS21, and I wasn't disappointed, although I still think red is a must-have for outdoor excursions.

After one evening of continuous use, it's still at >4 V. The reflector beam turned out to be almost perfect for me, because it provides both sufficient range and good visibility of the surroundings.

Be sure to bring the E12 on your hikes. I’m not sure there’s a logical reason for it, but it’s worth it😂😂

Small flashlights for always have a light and a beacon in your pocket.

So I found out two good info about the new angle head 14500 in development:

1. It will use buck driver.

2. It will support 5050 LEDs like LHP531.

So now we're getting ang cheap angle head 14500 that have buck driver and will support the upcoming LHP531 R9080. 💖

...for those interested in size comparison.

Hello everyone! I have finally received my Convoy L7 with the F150R emitter in 5000K, I will be taking some beamshots in the upcoming days as i'm currently away for work.

What I can see right now however is that It's plenty bright to light up a room with its spill but also has a well defined hotspot. Its hotspot isn't perfect as its a hotspot with a smaller hotspot inside it but nonetheless very good and when pointed at a wall is much brighter per area than for example my M26C SFT90 or Olight Baton Turbo.

Really curious to see how it will perform out in the open soon, will keep you all updated!

Shine on!

3600 lumens and 690 beam distance battery life is good too

Not my video but i laughed so hard at this. Who making shoe lights with aux?

Fortunately the parts bin had some extra CuBe tailsprings. Modern problems call for modern solutions.

Trees are about 250 feet away. M21h and Oclip 2 NLD soon hopefully

More vids in comments

Fireflies E04 Lume X1 FFL5009R 1800K copper

Fireflies E12 Lume 10 FFL351A 2700K MAO aluminium

Fireflies E04 Lume 1 SFT40 3000K jade relic titanium-copper

Fireflies E07x V2 Lume X1 FFL351A 3x1800K + 4x3700K dark grey aluminium

Fireflies E07x V2 Lume 10 FFL351A 4x1800K rosy + 3x4500K rosy textured jade relic titanium-copper

Fireflies E04 Lume 1 FFL505A 3500-4000K rosy MAO aluminium

Fireflies E04 Lume X1 B35AM 4500K textured jade relic titanium-copper

Firefly L50 Sol
I have a soft spot for tech that nods to older, more nostalgic gear. Restomods, cassette-tech throwbacks, all of it. The L50 Sol hits that sweet spot. In Astral aluminum, it reminds me of the shiny aluminum flashlight that lived in my grandfather’s wood shop. To keep the nostalgia going, I picked a warm tint emitter to mimic the incandescent bulbs of yore. A right angle light with a retro look that doubles as a headlamp? I had to have one.

Full disclosure here at the top. FFL sent me this in exchange for my honest opinion. And that’s what this is. Let’s get into it.

What’s in the box?
Firefly L50 Sol
Lanyard
Spare O-rings
Pocket clip
Lanyard ring
User manual
Headband
It all arrives in a neat little hard plastic box. That’s a big step up from the paper boxes, and I’d bet it helps these lights survive shipping.
Note: the 18650 cell is not included unless you add it at purchase.

Build quality
This is my third Firefly, and the quality still blows me away. You really have to hold one to appreciate it. The head threads on and off smoothly, and so does the tail cap when you swap between the lanyard ring and the pocket clip ring. The tail magnet is strong, the knurling is exquisite, and the switch has a satisfying audible click with great tactile feedback. The pocket clip is sturdy and lets the light sit low in the pocket. Nothing about the build feels like a compromise.

Design
This is where the L50 Sol takes the cake. The Astral aluminum recalls the old aluminum lights of the 70s, and I love it. The knurling and cutouts catch the eye from every angle, and the light looks amazing in direct sun. The RGB aux LEDs glow beautifully behind the beaded TIR, and the lit switch is a nice touch. The angled switch behind the lens puts your thumb right where it wants to rest.
The one downside is that there’s no onboard charging. You have to pull the cell and charge it in an external charger, or in a light that supports onboard charging. It doesn’t bother me, but you should know going in.

UI
The L50 Sol runs the open source Anduril 2. If you’re new to it, it can look intimidating. Give it a little practice and you’ll be navigating the flow chart with ease. It’s worth the effort, because it unlocks a huge amount of customization.

Usability
As an EDC, this light excels. The right angle, warm emitter, and strong tail magnet make it a great companion for work and around the house. It’s bright enough to scan my yard at night, and it’s my go-to “checking under the sink” light. The headband adds a whole new layer. It’s comfortable, easy to adjust, and the rubber rings hold the light steady at whatever angle you set. It’s like getting two lights in one.

Performance
I chose the FFL5009R emitter (2700K, CRI 95, 1800 lumens, 120 meters). It’s warm, easy on the eyes, and plenty bright. With the beaded TIR lens, it easily fills my entire backyard or whatever room I’m in. Smooth or stepped ramping makes it simple to dial in the right brightness for the job.

Summary
I love this thing. The nostalgia and build quality are top notch, the UI is a proven favorite with tons of capability, and it works great as both a headlamp and a pocket EDC. The styling and aux LEDs also get a “wow” from non-enthusiast family and friends when I hand it over. It quickly became one of my favorites in the collection.
If you’re interested, I’d appreciate it if you used my affiliate link below.

https://www.firefly-outdoor.com/products/l50-sol-edc-right-angle-flashlight-%E5%89%AF%E6%9C%AC?sca_ref=11735365.0Dsx1GgLNR

Finally got my hands on the new DongDongHai F8B in MAO with Billy's new customized DayDream NBD7036 (aka DD7036) emitters, and it's absolutely fantastic.

My order originally came with 8 x DD7036 and actually measured fairly green, ranging from +0.002 on Low all the way up to +0.004 on Turbo, despite intiial reports pegging the emitter as slightly rosy when driven hard. I was quite disappointed initially. After chatting with the seller we figured a couple things out.

First of all, simply allowing the emitters to warm up substantially reduced the greenness to a reasonable +0.002. Secondly, it turns out the F8B doesn't drive the emitters quite hard enough, even on Turbo with a 46120, which is why the tint remains slightly green instead of slightly rosy. The seller recommended I swap just the center emitter out with a DD70 (DayDream NBD7016), which I already had on hand from a previous order. The results (pictured above) are fantastic.

As you can see in the emitter shots, the center emitter is different from the 7 around it (it also happens to be slightly brighter on lower currents). In this configuration, every single mode of the light measures just slightly rosy, ranging from -0.0003 to -0.0014. As far as I'm concerned this is as close to perfect as you can get. 10/10 would recommend this specific config if you're considering a high-CRI F8B.

Summary of TM-30 on Medium:

• 4250K -0.0001
• Ra 95 R9 86
• Rf 92 Rg 100

All measurements here: https://www.hcri.io/?compare=1503,1502,1501,1500,1499,1498,1497,1496,1442,1441,1440,1439

Special thanks to u/bbbbb_siu for the import!

Found a few similar examples but nothing exactly like this one anywhere so far.

Hello everyone,

This is my first SOTC post. I don't plan on buying any specific one until the very near future (or until Simon releases the H-series 14500), so I think now is the right time to do this.

I had no experience with flashlights until I bought the i5T Plus in 2022, and later the Baton 4 in early 2025 to use as an all-purpose light and to clip onto the visor of my bike helmet. And after hanging around r/EDC for a while and seeing all those cool Oklumas, I discovered this sub around December 2025 and bought a S2+ Ti with a 519a 5000K. And you probably all know how it went from there...

The first photo shows my collection in the IKEA ALEX drawer where I keep it (except for the T4, which stays in the car with Ni-MH), using felt-lined trays I designed for the Gridfinity system.

The second photo shows them in the order I bought them, and the third is by color temperature, except for the orange T5 (because I fried the driver) and the S2 UV.

Okay, here is the list as they are in the second photo, from left to right:

1. Olight i5T Plus
2. Olight Baton 4
3. Convoy S2+Titanium 519a 5000K
4. Convoy T3 Copper Head Titanium 519a 4000K
5. Convoy T5 519a 1800K 60º Beaded TIR
6. Convoy T5 SST-20-DR 60º Beaded TIR
7. Convoy Z1 SFT-42R 5000K
8. Convoy M21B LHP73B 4000K
9. Convoy S2 CUN66A1G 365nm UVA
10. Convoy S8 Osram W2 .F1
11. Convoy S7 full stainless shorty B35AM 5700K 60º Beaded TIR
12. Convoy T8 Osram W1 .13
13. Convoy T4 519a 5700K 60º Beaded TIR
14. Convoy S7 brass button and shorty tube SFT-40 3000K
15. Convoy S2+copper shorty LHP531 4000K
16. Fireflies L60 MU 2026 FFL351A 3700K
17. Fireflies Z1 Aura FFL5009R 5000K
18. Convoy T6 Osram W1 .14
19. Convoy S6 with S7 tube (dumb combo) SFT-25r 5000K
20. Reylight Mini MK3 Cylinder FFL351A 4500K
21. Noctigon KR4 NTG351800K Floody TIR

That's all. I'm glad to be part of this community and I’ll answer if you have any questions or suggestions.

Here's another flashlight I designed, painted, and assembled.

What do you think??