Question Should I buy a 10000 lumens light?

[salmonidae]

I’m thinking about using it in the cenotes, my light was so weak, and the videos came out like crap.

But it weighs ~670g (including batteries)

My concern is, is it too heavy that it will affect badly my buoyancy and makes my body tilt towards the front? (I’m a relatively new diver)

Situation:
- Since I don’t have the camera gear thing, I’ll grab it with my hand.
- I have a 2000 lumen light (not video light tho)

 

[Rilelen]

The DGX 600 video light is a nice lightweight light for taking videos if you’re looking for a reliable light on a budget.

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

you could consider a canister light. that way the battery is on your waist and you're only gripping the head in your hand.

they aren't cheap, though. and you probably can't use if for anything else because they typically overheat and blow up if not cooled by water.

Ok, I made up the part about blowing up.

 

[salmonidae]

you could consider a canister light. that way the battery is on your waist and you're only gripping the head in your hand.

they aren't cheap, though. and you probably can't use if for anything else because they typically overheat and blow up if not cooled by water.

Ok, I made up the part about blowing up.

omg that sounds scary be careful. I'll pass for now...

 

[Sascha314]

To be honest:
If you are a new diver, I am not sure if the cenotes with additional workload is the best thing to do.

 

[salmonidae]

The DGX 600 video light is a nice lightweight light for taking videos if you’re looking for a reliable light on a budget.

Thanks for the recommendation! But I already bought a 2000 lumen light with 3 hrs battery life, so I'll probably buy a higher lumen light if buying a video light

 

[salmonidae]

To be honest:
If you are a new diver, I am not sure if the cenotes with additional workload is the best thing to do.

Right.. that's what I am afraid of, like is the heavy light manageable

 

[arew+4]

Not a scuba cop, but what's your level of cert and how many dives have you done? If your concerned a 1 pound light is going to cause you to go feet up maybe it's too soon to be shooting video in caves?

 

[salmonidae]

Not a scuba cop, but what's your level of cert and how many dives have you done? If your concerned a 1 pound light is going to cause you to go feet up maybe it's too soon to be shooting video in caves?

Aow with 15 dives Well I wasn’t concerned about it at first, but a photographer reminded me about this issue that might exist with those light. Is it really heavy?

Maybe too soon. But it’s just simple shooting videos with GoPro, not those heavy cameras; I don’t think it’s really an issue. As I film, I do pay attention to improve my skills as well needed for having a stable frame. And I’m not always filming.

Last time I went to dos Ojos Pit Angelita Dreamgate casa carwash and everything went well. Didn’t kill any stalactites or stalagmites… tried to avoid kicking the particles up

 

[sy-]

Can you not use floats to balance the rig ( photography setup use float arms etc)?