Dive Lights???

[seaboyforever]

There are so many types of Dive lights.:05: [/COL

I guess the big question is what are your dive conditions? right?

Well my question is, what's makes a good dive light?
Is it burn time, light density, size of the canister, cost of the light? Who makes a good light? Now again, what is considered a good light?

so many factors to think about? but what truly makes a good all purpose dive light?:06:

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

Great question. Don't forget cost of replacing batteries

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

I use a light often for lobstering and tend to use an LCD with its a bright, wide beam and very, very low battery usage e.g. I would change 6 C batteries on my halagon light every couple dives. With the LED I change 8 double As about one every 30 dives.

 

[seaboyforever]

rapidiver,

I do a lot of bug hunting out of long Island and must use my light. I am using my first C8 from UK and its a great light, but i just bought a D8 UK, i was told there is little difference in lights.....

is there an all purpose compact light, that can be recharged. now are rechargables good, what are the cons about rechargables?????

 

[Xman]

I use a light often for lobstering and tend to use an LCD with its a bright, wide beam and very, very low battery usage e.g. I would change 6 C batteries on my halagon light every couple dives. With the LCD I change 8 double As about one every 30 dives.

I'm assuming you mean an LED (Light Emitting Diode) rather than LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

LED lights are a good choice if you don't need a really bright light and want good value for money. They aren't too expensive and last a long time before requiring a change of batteries. They also have a high colour temperature which means that they penetrate the water well.

If not using an LED light, then I would definately go for something with rechargeable batteries.

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

I stand corrected-I am looking at my LCD talking about an LED- Got it

 

[tlawler]

Best bang for your buck would be an HID light. They are starting to come down in price now and the combination of bulb life and efficiency (more lumens for less wattage) can't be beat.

 

[dpbishop]

If you get a light with rechargable batteries nake sure it works with alkaline batteries also, or get a standard light and get rechargeble batteries for it. That way you can carry some alkeline batteries to fall back on. Radio shack has rechargers that plug into your cigarette lighter so you can recharge during your si or while driving to the site. I carry a D-8 halogen for lobster diving with a 3 c-cell led for back-up.

 

[mnj1233]

Batteries batteries batteries!!!!!!!!! My UK Light Canon is a great light but cost me a fortune in batteries. LED's last a long time. Cannisters are another story all-together, expensive but if your a serious diver worth the money. (Just dont drop the head the bulbs are not cheap) "May your next dive be a bright one"

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

I haven't used the rechargeables.

I also like the LED for bug hunting because you can cast the light near their hiding spot with less chance of spooking them, then with the the bright direct beam of a halagon. Just my opinion