Intova Sport Pro video camera; please recommend underwater light

[stilldivin]

I have this camera and love it. The only problem is my home made high intensity LCD 70 watt light is too bright for this camera. I've tried various white balance settings, and especially if I try to video something that's white or light in color, it washes out. I don't have a red filter, but this happens in shallow water above 20 feet too. Examples;

Lover's Pt. west, beach three in Pacific Grove, CA. Poor vis, cloudy, white balance set to tungsten. Depth 27 feet, heavy kelp canopy and dark. Note; dive buddy was pointing their light on at subject at times. You will see it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTbXURA3u3A&list=UUdNPBQVEjOQXE-_swRT-MPg&index=1&feature=plcp


Pt. Lobos in Carmel, CA. White balance set to auto. Sun was out. Various depths; 30-45 feet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTlKbEc_yyU&list=UUdNPBQVEjOQXE-_swRT-MPg&index=3&feature=plcp

 

[Slmason.72]

I use two of these... Tovatec by Intova Mini Wide Angle 220 Lumens LED Torch

They have good even light and the camera does well even at low setting. More than enough at high. And the price is right.

 

[stilldivin]

I got another idea sent to me. I need a diffuser. It should be white, and I can fit it on the front of my light. There is a store that sells them cheap and also gives away samples; Tap Plastics.

 

[Shftrdog]

Try the light in motion Sola Video 1200 you can change the brightness of the light depending on your needs

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[IntovaJoe]

Hello stilldivin,

Try a diffuser (either homemade from a piece of white plastic or store bought one) to cut down your light output. Besides the IMINI lights, the Tovatec Supernova is a great choice for a video light, which like the IMINI has high and low light output as well as strobe function.


Best Regards,
Joe

 

[stilldivin]

I've been using a special diffuser paper with cheap lights and it works great. I also made one that flips open and shut from plastic so I can use a cheap light for spotting or video. Check out my improved YouTube videos at timothytech1 for examples.