The Sola Tech 600 is a compact tech diving light that removes the need for carrying a heavy and bulky battery canister. The narrow 6 deg beam is ideal for wreck and cave diving, with between 3 and 8 hour burn time from the rechargeable battery depending on power level. This is a perfect companion for the [...]
There are two main choices for canister lights, LED or HID. While both have their merits they also both have good uses for different scenarios. LED is becoming more and more popular due to the advances in technology. LED lights are more durable as they do not have a filament like other bulbs, they also [...]
The hottest product right now in the category of underwater lighting is a new breed of very high powered, small compact lights by American manufacturers Light and Motion. Many photographers have found that using an led focus light can help their digital cameras focus on a subject, to then be lit using traditional strobes. This [...]
Torch Review by Tom Crisp After personally trusting my life with these backup torches I can recommend them to any diver. The Halcyon Scout light is a simple but bulletproof design. The materials are what make this light stand apart from the rest. Delrin is used for the body which is a preferred material for [...]
With so many different uses, a compact dive torch is an invaluable piece of kit to take on every dive. Some divers prefer the narrow focussed beam models so they can look down cracks, communicate to their buddies and penetrate through murkier water. Then, there are the divers who prefer the wide angle torches, that [...]
This is one of our favorite torches in-store, it has a very rugged Aluminium casing and a high intensity LED bulb module. Operation is via a simple twist on/off. The torch takes 3 “C” sized batteries lasting between 14 and 18 hours. The beam is primarily focused, with a softer, slightly wider “halo”, so ideal for [...]
As we all know, German engineers don’t do things by half’s. The Heser backup torch is a perfect example of this. I found out about these little gems as an instructor of mine temporarily blinded me during a course with one. Upon surfacing I immediately asked to have a look and was pleasantly surprised at [...]
TillyTec W40 As technology evolves, dive torch performance leaps from strength to strength. German company TillyTec has been leading the field recently and looks set for this to continue for some time. I recently had the opportunity to try out a couple of their torches for my self, including the LED W40 back up torch [...]
The Intova Supernova Waterproof Torch with three high intensity LED diodes is a practical and convenient dive light. You can use it to look under ledges and to restore natural color underwater. The light is also perfect for night dives or for cave and other overhead environments. It is submersible to 120m. The torch is [...]
