runsongas
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i will see if i can get some clips up to my vimeo. unfortunately, my upload on comcast is atrocious.
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two years ago, these didn't have much competition in their price range. nowadays though, there are bigger and brighter chinese made lights for not much more, so these aren't the bargains they used to be. for a stopgap solution two years ago that was 30 dollars apiece and way cheaper than getting solas, i can't complain too much. my pair still work after about 150ish dives. the switches are starting to go though. i may pop the switches out and do the repairs like @fmerkel.
i got 2 new lights a few weeks back and so far they are a lot brighter. i will have an update once i come back from my trip this month. only a handful of shallow dives on them so far. the lumen rating is definitely BS, will have a better reading once my lux meter shows up.
the two bad reviews might be due to using flat top batteries. i didn't have a problem with either of mine by using samsung button top 18650s.
https://www.amazon.com/SecurityIng-Underwater-Flashlight-Waterproof-Photography/dp/B07DMKK4YC
Not in the same price range but Eric and I grew tired of buying the cheap knock offs and dimmer lights. We found these an excellent value for the money (so far) and hope to not need new video lights for many years. And obviously much brighter.
I have linked the version we ordered but as Leisure Pro is known to do they actually sent the newer model.
Bigblue VL3500P, 3500 Lumens LED Video Light
That’s why I didn’t quote you but posted it as a general FYI.Sure, I can appreciate that but I am just looking for a cheap rig to match the $99 GoPro 2018 I just flashed to the Hero 5. That light is 10x the price of the one originally discussed.
I'm mainly a photo guy and have a few strobes, housings, etc.
That’s why I didn’t quote you but posted it as a general FYI.
Another option in the lower price range that so far has not had any issues for us are these. But they are not as bright...
DGX PUSH Handheld Light Kit - Video Beam
Twist on not their push button option. Every one of the push button DGE lights that we have has had switch issues.