I look at can lights, and many of the 'names' have this great beam and 4-5 hours of burn time.
However, with lights like the Intova Ultranova, and many other fine handhelds, why is the preferred light still the can light?
* Model# ULTRA
* LED: 1 CREE Q5 – 220 lumens
* Battery: 6AA (not included)
* Burn time: 7 hours
* Variable power: full/30%/strobe
* Switch: magnetic tail
* Material: aluminum
* Depth rating: 400 feet/122 meters
* Beam angle: 14 degrees
* Dimensions: (7.9 x 1.9) inches/(20 x 4.8) cm
* Weight: 1 lb 1.2 oz
Reading this thread - http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/technical-diving-specialties/369523-canister-lights-one-why.html revealed that many of the can lights have only 4 -5 hours burn time, so hauling the heavy can and light doesn't seem to make sense, when so many handhelds produce so admirably.
However, with lights like the Intova Ultranova, and many other fine handhelds, why is the preferred light still the can light?
* Model# ULTRA
* LED: 1 CREE Q5 – 220 lumens
* Battery: 6AA (not included)
* Burn time: 7 hours
* Variable power: full/30%/strobe
* Switch: magnetic tail
* Material: aluminum
* Depth rating: 400 feet/122 meters
* Beam angle: 14 degrees
* Dimensions: (7.9 x 1.9) inches/(20 x 4.8) cm
* Weight: 1 lb 1.2 oz
Reading this thread - http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/technical-diving-specialties/369523-canister-lights-one-why.html revealed that many of the can lights have only 4 -5 hours burn time, so hauling the heavy can and light doesn't seem to make sense, when so many handhelds produce so admirably.