Archon D11V video lights

[Pajjpen]

Hey! Im currently looking into video lights for my gopro and I came across these bad boys; Archon D11V CREE XM L2 Scuba Diving Photography Underwater Video LED Flashlight | eBay

Has anyone had any experience with them and if so, how do they work out?
Also, what kind of battery would you use?

Best regards!

 

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I use them with my GOPro and they are excellent. Bright, wide angle, good color and affordable.


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[Pajjpen]

Awsome! Are u using the battery that comes with the light or did u buy something else? And also, which mount fits/works with these?
Cheers

 

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I use the standard batteries and some others that I have.
I use a sealife mount, with the quick attach arms. I had to hunt to find a holder for the light, I can recall the maker.

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[Z Gear]

Awsome! Are u using the battery that comes with the light or did u buy something else? And also, which mount fits/works with these?
Cheers

I like using these lights they provide a nice wide beam with which to film with. I like using it with my camera pole. Here is a short clip, using the Go Pro and one archon on a camera pole, my dive buddy is using her Archon on a shoulder mount which is paired up with a Go Pro.

[video=youtube;9tfr209YKHg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tfr209YKHg[/video]

As far as the batteries are concerned, the ones that I got with did not provide that enogh burn time and I am now trying to get other type of rechargables that I here will last longer. Perhaps these are better than the ones the light came with.
Amazon.com: Tenergy 2-Channel 18650/14500 Li-ion Battery Charger and 2 Li-ion 18650 Cylindrical 3.7V 2600mAh Rechargeable Batteries-Button Top with PCB: Electronics

I have heard that these will last longer but I just odered some, and am now waiting for them, so, I will post as soon as I get a chance to try them out!

Frank G
Z GEAR - Z Gear

 

[Pajjpen]

I use the standard batteries and some others that I have.
I use a sealife mount, with the quick attach arms. I had to hunt to find a holder for the light, I can recall the maker.

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Just picked mine up from the post office, i really like the fancy looking box they come in haha!
Mine did not however come with any batteries, doesnt really matter tho as i need to get recharable ones. SRP makes 24mm light mounts specifically for these lights.

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I like using these lights they provide a nice wide beam with which to film with. I like using it with my camera pole. Here is a short clip, using the Go Pro and one archon on a camera pole, my dive buddy is using her Archon on a shoulder mount which is paired up with a Go Pro.

[video=youtube;9tfr209YKHg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tfr209YKHg[/video]

As far as the batteries are concerned, the ones that I got with did not provide that enogh burn time and I am now trying to get other type of rechargables that I here will last longer. Perhaps these are better than the ones the light came with.
Amazon.com: Tenergy 2-Channel 18650/14500 Li-ion Battery Charger and 2 Li-ion 18650 Cylindrical 3.7V 2600mAh Rechargeable Batteries-Button Top with PCB: Electronics

I have heard that these will last longer but I just odered some, and am now waiting for them, so, I will post as soon as I get a chance to try them out!

Frank G
Z GEAR - Z Gear

Looking good, keep me posted on the batteries, still got another month before my next dive trip so i got some time to really look into the whole battery thingy.

PS. Im using the tray and loc line arms from SRP, its looking really sweet and I cant wait to try it out