Archon D11V video light review

[raftingtigger]

Just recieved my batteries and finally got to test out the lights and I have to say I'm impressed with the brightness. I ran the lights for about 50 mins and the light got really hot so I ended up turning it off. Has anyone else had similar experiences? And is this something I need to worry about?

Not in the water. You might be able to run it on low power out of the water for extended periods however.

 

[Pajjpen]

Alright cool, I'll give it another go but this time in a bowl of water.

 

[RJP]

I ran the lights for about 50 mins and the light got really hot.

Whenever I run a burn test, I leave the lights submerged underwater.

Alright cool, I'll give it another go but this time in a bowl of water.

I see what you did there!

 

[Pajjpen]

I see what you did there!

Hhaha wasn't even intended
light was fine for an hour without getting warm under water btw

 

[DomScotland]

ok
so I have got my Archon D11V and I am really impressed with it - it's perfect for diving in cold water

wee video [video=youtube;foUlYY-c8jY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foUlYY-c8jY[/video]

Unfortunately my gopro tray wasnt ready so I had to hold torch and Gopro in 1 hand - wee shaky video sorry

---------- Post added June 30th, 2015 at 01:56 PM ----------

Maybe a little off topic but I saw that some guy had bought extra loc line extensions. Does anyone know where I can get black 1/2" loc line extentions in Europe. Everything I find is from the U.S. And the shipping costs are ridiculous.

Sistema Componibile Bracci Flessibili Fotografia e Subacquea - FLEX-ARM BRACCI FLESSIBILI FOTOGRAFIA E SUBACQUEA you can get on ebay from them unfortunately website only in italian

 

[raftingtigger]

ok
so I have got my Archon D11V and I am really impressed with it - it's perfect for diving in cold water

wee video [video=youtube;foUlYY-c8jY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foUlYY-c8jY[/video]

Unfortunately my gopro tray wasnt ready so I had to hold torch and Gopro in 1 hand - wee shaky video sorry

---------- Post added June 30th, 2015 at 01:56 PM ----------



Sistema Componibile Bracci Flessibili Fotografia e Subacquea - FLEX-ARM BRACCI FLESSIBILI FOTOGRAFIA E SUBACQUEA you can get on ebay from them unfortunately website only in italian

Try 4 and it is really impressive in even dark, green water.

 

[jaccoermers]

Maybe a little off topic but I saw that some guy had bought extra loc line extensions. Does anyone know where I can get black 1/2" loc line extentions in Europe. Everything I find is from the U.S. And the shipping costs are ridiculous.

I bought mine in the Netherlands. Most likely in a aquarium shop. They use it for their pumps. Wasn't very cheap, but a lot better than USA shipping.

Here is a video I made last February (I know...).
GoPro 3+ black
2 D11v's
backscatter flip 3.1 color filters
SRP Dive tray.

Light on all the time with filter on.

Postprocessing: Lightworks 12
https://vimeo.com/133969042
[video=vimeo;133969042]Diving Egypt[/video]