4 March 2026

Flashlight question

Anyone using or have experience with Sofirn brand flashlight ?  Maybe the C8G, SK40, or SF26.  Lots of good reviews and about half the price of some models mentioned on this site.  But I really have no experience or knowledge of flashlights.  Looking to buy my first good light for night photography.  Thank you.

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davidh1
Just a casual mammal watcher trained as a sculptor. Go on 2 -3 mammal watching/bird watching/photography trips a year. Worked with primates in a rescue situation in Panama and the USA.
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  • 1 May 2026
    davidh1

    I left a full review right before the site went down and it didn’t post, so this is short and sweet. I bought the sk40 for 35$. I really liked its intense beam and it had good spill. It lasted on all of my 2-3 hour spotting walks during which I also used a thermal scope, so it was used on low to walk and high to spot. It needed charging after every walk. I didn’t love not being able to easily find the secondary button which switches strength. Using this or any flashlight to photograph while on your own at night, is a thing for the saintly and young. As for spotting while walking, I couldn’t see how you could get much more bang for your buck, unless you were going to be out all night long. Hope this helps someone.

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