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Hi all I'm getting my first dive light and came to these two options.
I'm doing pure rec dives in saltwater with no intention of going tec
Both lights are priced around the same range so what do you guys suggest?
Appreciate the comments!
Intova Mini Torch
I want order Intova 'cause it is more compact than UK.
UK: 116 Lumens
Intova: 130 Lumens
Intova use CR123 batteries UK use 4C Alkaline
But as primary light i can reccomend you somthing like that: https://www.simplyscuba.com/products...400Lumens.aspx
I saw it under water in low vis - it's realy good! Almost the same as 10w HID!
Both are good lights. We just got some of the Intovas and are pretty impressed. The only real drawback we see to the Intovas is the batteries are a little more expensive. But they also last a little longer, so it might end up being about the same cost in the long run. Either way you can't go wrong.
Does the Intova eat those CR 123 batteries pretty quickly?
Not at all, the Intova's batts. have plenty of dive time. I rather have two small lights than a big 8C flashlight, I did not noticed any difference in lumens between a 8C torch and a small one with 4AA batteries.
I would get a standered SL4 and then go to the DIY forum and learn how to convert it over to LED on youre own for about $8 more. ITs cheap, easy and puts out around 200Lumens.
Just watch out for the new Intova's with the tailswitch. This is a new design and hasnt been perfected yet. It's prone to flooding. Sent mine back after it flooded on its 4th dive. Intova was good about sending me a new one - just a heads up though.
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