SL50 Video Lights - 2 Thumbs Up

[helimvee]

I purchased these to use with my Sony HC3 (HiDef) in an Ocean Images housing. I am still experimenting with different bulbs, but so far the results have been very good. On a night dive the lights were so bright that my dive buddy said the unit looked like an ROV. The real test will come in a few weeks diving in Bonaire, 4-5 dives a day.

Customer service was first rate. Tim at Nocturnal was at great answering my questions about the lights and various mounting options.

The lights are a bit on the heavy side, but I made some sleeves using an old pair of gloves. (I purchased the lights before the neoprene sleeves were available.) I posted a picture of the setup in the videography forum.

The only downside is that the lights cannot be used while the battery is recharging. A replaceable battery pack would be a very nice option. Yes, I know that the TL50 is an option, but I like the self-contained style of the SL50 and the lack of cables hanging down.

The big question: Would I buy them again? Definitely Yes.

Thanks Tim

-Andrew

 

[Nocturnal Lights]

Thanks Andrew! Glad you like our lights. The buoyancy sleeves are available in our accessories section if you ever need them If there's anything else that we can do to help please let me know, you know where to find me!