Wasp - Brightest Underwater Light?

[gearbow]

I currently have 2x Sola 2000's. I am thinking of adding one of these to my GoPro Rig. For Deep wide angle shots of the reef. Wasp - brightest underwater video light What do you guys think ? Lumens for $$$ looks good to me ?

 

[soonerwink]

Seems like a little overkill to me. I bought my go pro trying to save money on a video camera. Why would I spend so much on a light?

 

[JamesK]

I have been considering purchasing one of those myself. From what I understand they are very nice, just pricey. It is probably serious overkill in OW, but with cave diving I need a metric $h1+ ton of light.

 

[gearbow]

Seems like a little overkill to me. I bought my go pro trying to save money on a video camera. Why would I spend so much on a light?

Yes , you're right it is probably overkill for the GoPro but, I figure when I am ready to upgrade my camera i don't need to upgrade the lights at the same time.

 

[diversteve]

at 5lbs. it's more like adding the GoPro to the light...

There's a 4K Sola now - http://www.lightandmotion.com/underwater/sola4000v.html

and this one: http://www.cathxdivelights.com/products/eu_product/euphos_wide_beam

Plus the Aditech - 17280lm with 2 light heads for slightly more $$. http://www.aditech-usa.com/en/underwater-lighting/1892-mangrove-videosystem-vs-12l12.html

My buddy has their 4320lm model, it's a good light. Slightly heavy though. But $750 also.
http://www.aditech-usa.com/en/underwater-lighting/1146-mangrove-videocompact-vc-4l6.html

I notice that fish are negatively affected by it though - esp. at night, they tend to run and hide.
It was good for the Manta Dive off Kona though, he was the center of their attention.

 

[3D diver]

I have lumenvy...


The price of this 'un is looking better:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/ARCH...-100M-Underwater-Photographing/719601868.html

 

[ronscuba]

I currently have 2x Sola 2000's. I am thinking of adding one of these to my GoPro Rig. For Deep wide angle shots of the reef. Wasp - brightest underwater video light What do you guys think ? Lumens for $$$ looks good to me ?

If open water and reef shots is the main type of diving you do, I would consider upgrading the GoPro before spending $2k+ on a light. Especially since you already have a pair of Sola 2000's.

 

[3D diver]

But the lumens, man, the lumens!!!

I wanna fire up my lights, see the water bubble and lobsters turn red!

 

[gearbow]

If open water and reef shots is the main type of diving you do, I would consider upgrading the GoPro before spending $2k+ on a light. Especially since you already have a pair of Sola 2000's.

What would you recommend for me for a step up in performance offered from the GoPro Hero 3 ?

 

[ronscuba]

Sony RX100 and the Panasonic LX7 with Ikelite housings are around $1000.

Interceptor has both cameras and posted some UW footage from the RX100. Hopefully he posts some from the LX7 soon.