Video lights that would work for photos

[Seanothon]

I'm putting together my first set of UW gear. I just got a housing for my Panasonic GH2 with the primary purpose being video. I am wondering if there are any video lights that would work well for photo or if they just aren't going to be bright enough and worry about strobes later on down the road.

I appreciate the advice.

 

[ScubaBob92651]

I have a similar setup and I have a pair of Sola 4000s. Like you, I primarily use the GH2 for video however I have gotten some decent pics using ambient light as well as with the Solas. IMO, the GH2 (and all large sensor DSLR/M43 cameras) need a lot (strobe) of light to get great pics. However, with a little practice and discrimination of subjects you can get some decent pics using video lights only. Here's a link to the pics I've taken in local (SoCal) waters since I started shooting with my GH2 in a Nauticam housing. I originally shot at full (16MP) resolution, but have recently switched to 8MP pics to be able to take advantage of ETC when needed:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10201571178054213&type=1&l=c7fecd877f
Most shots utilizing the Solas for lighting are shot at power level 3-5 (1000-2000 lumens).