Daryl Morse
Contributor
I'm a new diver looking to purchase my first diving lights.
I'm considering either the C8 or the D4 as my primary light. I would probably go for the C8 if it had the option of a lantern grip, but it doesn't, so the D4 is also a consideration. (The C4 is too small, the D8 is too big and the LC 100 is beyond my budget.)
What are the pros/cons of the C8 and D4?
Whichever light I purchase, I would like to use NiMH batteries. Are there any issues/considerations of using NiMH batteries with diving lights?
Are the different bulbs interchangeable (e.g., 5.8/18 for D4 or 13.2/20 for the C8) or do they operate at different voltages? Do I need a different reflector to change to different power bulbs?
Is the SL4 an acceptable back-up light for recreational night diving?
Does anyone have comments on the UK Dive Beacon?
Thanks in advance.
I'm considering either the C8 or the D4 as my primary light. I would probably go for the C8 if it had the option of a lantern grip, but it doesn't, so the D4 is also a consideration. (The C4 is too small, the D8 is too big and the LC 100 is beyond my budget.)
What are the pros/cons of the C8 and D4?
Whichever light I purchase, I would like to use NiMH batteries. Are there any issues/considerations of using NiMH batteries with diving lights?
Are the different bulbs interchangeable (e.g., 5.8/18 for D4 or 13.2/20 for the C8) or do they operate at different voltages? Do I need a different reflector to change to different power bulbs?
Is the SL4 an acceptable back-up light for recreational night diving?
Does anyone have comments on the UK Dive Beacon?
Thanks in advance.