How to attach underwater light to Ikelite DS-125?

[ssra30]

Hi, just wondering what is the best way to attach a flashlight to the DS 125 strobe. I use the DS 125 with Ikelite deluxe ball/socket arm and want to add UK Light Canon light so I will have everything that I need for night dive in one place. I know the DS 125 has modeling light but the Light Canon is significantly brighter. I am thinking of using velcro strap to tie the flashlight directly to the strobe but am wondering if there is a better way to do this. Thanks for any help.

 

[raxafarian]

how much brighter? Make sure it doesn't cause a "hotspot" in your pictures.

 

[ReyeR]

I find the built-in aiming light more than adequate for night dives. Like raxafarian said make sure it doesn't cause 'hotspots' in your pics.

 

[Dee]

Not only hot spots, but also with a constant light that bright you'll scare away every fish, creature, and critter within range of it. :wacko:

Hundreds of creatures normally hidden by the dark will be lunch for some nocturnal preditor....which do learn to follow divers with bright lights!

Plus you'll be a big hit with any fellow divers who night dive in order to see the nocturnal fish and creatures.

The spotting light does a very good job of spotting.

 

[cmdasia]

I use the DS125 light as my 1) Focus light 2) strobe aiming light and 3) dive light on a night dive. Just make sure you have a full charge and it will last over an hour - it is also more powerful than any hand torch I own. I keep a small backup torch in my pocket and thats it.

 

[ssra30]

Hmm, I guess the concensus is not to add another light source then. I was going to use a diffuser with the Light Canon so it does not create a significant hotspot for picture. since it will give out a nice whitish light rather than the yellow hue I get with the modeling light so for night dive purpose, it would be a better lighting choice. Last time I used it, it was also much easier for the boat to spot my light than the usual halogen flashlight. And if nothing else, I think it would be a good backup light as well. However it is a bit too bulky to put in my BC's pocket and I don't want it dangling off my BC.