Light recommendations for this set up...

[solodiver71]

Im trying to find a inexpensive alternative for lighting for the set up and wanted to see if I could get the forums recommendations and/or opinions on the direction to go. I added the URL of the setup (Minus the lights). Just want to do some videography nothing to special..


http://www.snakeriverprototyping.com/Images/Medium/srp-tray-and-light-bundle-assembled.jpg


Thank you!

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

Take a look at our set up as well..

[video=youtube;DthPL7-fC1Y]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DthPL7-fC1Y[/video]

 

[solodiver71]

Thank you for showing me this video. I wish I would have seen this before I bought my current tray. I went to your site and your lights are in my price range. Do you know the burn time by chance on a charge?


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[Rick_C]

I believe the lights in the picture with your SRP tray and the ones from Mako are rebranded Archon D11v lights. SRP and Mako would be good USA sources for this light. Or, they are also available a little cheaper on ebay from China or Hong Kong sources (approx $55). Normally the battery and charger are sold separately. I like the Panasonic NCR18650 3400man 18650 battery for this light and have found GenuineCells on ebay to be a good economical source. With this battery you could expect about 90 plus minutes at close to full power before dimming. As the light runs it will continue to dim, but run for quite a while longer. I only use this light as a backup or as a hands free video light attached to my mask. My primary video light that I use on a tray is an Orca Torch D810v. The Orca Torca is relatively cheap as far as video lights go and comes with a battery and charger (I got mine at leisure pro) The Orcatorch compared to the archon - it is much brigher and wider. It also uses a bigger battery (26650) which provides much longer burn times. Another difference is that the OrcaTorch only has one power setting, while the Archon has high/low (changed by rotating the switch on the end of the light) This video was recorded with a single orca torch D810v: https://youtu.be/kTUga3HePV4

 

[tbone1004]

Cave Adventurers - Explorer back-up lights - Marianna, Florida USA - Never Undersold!

I'd go with those, what I'm using currently

https://www.divegearexpress.com/dgx-max-video-handheld-light
Runner up would be there. Few features on the Explorers I like better, but these are much cheaper