Opinions on Salvos as DIR lights

[Rainer]

Wait, do people actually change focus on these things? On my latest light (Salvo 21W), I have about 200 dives. I haven't switched it from it's most focused setting once. Don't think I ever switched my other lights either. For me at least, "focusable" is over-rated. I just want "focused".

 

[rjack321]

Wait, do people actually change focus on these things? On my latest light (Salvo 21W), I have about 200 dives. I haven't switched it from it's most focused setting once. Don't think I ever switched my other lights either. For me at least, "focusable" is over-rated. I just want "focused".

Yes, I have adjusted the focus on mine at various times. Mostly to help with video or still camera lighting. Wider beams produce less of a hot spot that can be distracting from the point of the image. Also to see a larger structure, e.g. "Jaws" in NoHoch in MX is ~40ft wide and 25-30ft tall. A super bright spot can't do it justice.

 

[Rainer]

Gotcha. Don't dive caves, and don't shoot video/stills.

As I said, for *me* (now...), focusable just doesn't do much.

Glad it isn't a wasted feature though for others!

 

[Vie]

Hmm, lemme think:

Halcyon: €1,700
Salvo: €1,100 + metal Goodman handle €35.

Still don't see the case for a Halcyon.

Don't worry - it was a joke (I own a Salvo).

Was just making the point that you can order from Halcyon a 18/21W lighthead with an "Explorer Handle" (at some ridiculous extra cost) that includes a thumb loop and Tekna knife.

I asked Barry a few years ago whether he would consider adding a thumb loop/knife option and he said that he had no plans to do so. Yes, it's cheaper to add a DSS thumb loop kit (which I have on order) and a Tekna knife to your Salvo but it does not come from one vendor and you most likely have to source the parts yourself.

 

[jagfish]

Yes, I have adjusted the focus on mine at various times. Mostly to help with video or still camera lighting. Wider beams produce less of a hot spot that can be distracting from the point of the image. Also to see a larger structure, e.g. "Jaws" in NoHoch in MX is ~40ft wide and 25-30ft tall. A super bright spot can't do it justice.

Absolutely agree!
The diffuse setting is great for night video, or looking for critters over a larger area....