scubamickey:I did do a search but I still can't decide.
I need to buy a light and although I had originally thought about getting the Light Cannon, I decided against after seeing some divers with their dangling lights hooked on their BC. I much prefer the cleaner style of the cannister light, I think.
I am seriously considering the Nocturnal lights because of the their design and cost. I bought my hubby a diverite can light for Christmas and I just can't afford another one right now.
I was thinking about the SL50 because it looks leaner than the traditional lights that UK and others make. I am also considering the TL 50. Here are my questions:
1) Does the SL50 have an attachment point at the end for a D-ring? Otherwise how is it secured?
2) How long does it take to recharge the TL50? I don't need it on every dive, but it would be nice to have for a 2 tank dive on the Spiegal Grove for example. Or for every other dive on a liveaboard.
3) Has anyone made a Goodman handle for this light? I don't like the lantern grip on the cannister version.
I am a recreational diver who likes to dive on wrecks but only non-tech penetration at this point.
Warm water with max visibility is the norm (Mostly Carribbean diving)
45 minute bottom time is norm but can do up to 60 minutes. Light not necessary though as I can switch to a back up for a day time light if needed.
Thanks!
Just got a chance to do the Spiegel Grove and a night dive with my new TL50. I got the PRO version for a longer burn time, and got the quick charger as an option.
Great! Made my Dive Buddy's 10W HID look like a flashlight! With the 35W head, its about equal with plenty of burn time.
With a BP/W, the cannister can mount on the right side of the BP with the supplied snaps rather than on the waist. You can do this because the switch is on the light head! Can is up, out of the way, and streamlined.
The quick charger takes 90 to 230 volts input, so no voltage issues in travels.
The canister with two batteries (in the PRO) is a bit heavy but a non-issue in the water.
You won't regret getting a nocturnal lights system, regardless of what the lurkers say!