Looking for inexpensive videolights...I think

[vet_ca]

Prior to my 3 week diving vacation in Cozumel I noticed that a LMI (Light and Motion Industries) Power Nugget battery had leaked inside my LMI Sunray battery pod. I cleaned up the pod and subsequently tested it and it is waterproof to 130'. I contacted LMI and was informed they no longer support this system and cannot provide a battery replacement. LMI referred me to the company who manufactures their batteries and I have contacted them (via email) but have yet to hear back from them.

So, fearing the worst, I need to purchase 2 video lights. Problem is, I'm 60 years old and don't know how many dives I have left in this old, abused body of mine.

I'd really like to get a replacement battery but, failing that, have begun searching out new and used video lights. I'd like to do the whole deal (eg. 2 lights, 2 batteries, etc) but don't want to spend much over $500.00.

I'm hoping some of my friends here can provide ideas re. 1) a replacement battery or 2) inexpensive yet powerful video lights that I can attach to my LMI housing.

Thank you for reading this and thank you even more if you can provide assistance.

Sincerely, vet_ca

 

[sharksdelight]

Call Tim at Nocturnal Lights....they have a pretty decent light for video that won't break the bank.
You didn't say what housing and cam you had, so it is hard to know which size batteries you were using. If it were for the SC100, those batteries are no longer made.
Steve

 

[vet_ca]

Thank you for the referral Sharksdelight. Yes, the housing is the LMI Mako SC100 for the Sony DCR-SC100. I've tried to contact the battery manufacturer that LMI uses (referred by Trish Jones of LMI ... a really great and helpful lady) but haven't heard back from the manufacturer yet. I'll give Tim a call at Nocturnal Lights and see what I can do. Thank you.

 

[sharksdelight]

You're welcome, tell Tim I sent you, maybe he will cut the cost a couple of dollars. It is possible that you could bring your dead battery to a battery repair outlet and they could build one for you but, I wouldn't count on it.
Steve
ps That old SC-100 was a great cam in its day