Underwater Video Lights

[Roger Cardy]

Having got the underwater photography bug, I decided to invest in a combined torch / video light a Kowalski 1250 speed, with video head, however I am extremly disapointed with the results, the 100degree beam gives very little light, so it's back to the spot.
Can anyone recommend a decent video light, not to expensive, as having paid for the Kowalski (which has to be said is an awsome torch in spot mode) the coffers are a bit empty. I know some people who have made their own, using 50W 12v spotlight reflectors, but cannot find anywhere to purchase the light housing, battery housing not a problem. Your comments / advice would be greatfully appreciated.
Thanks

[Okeanos]

Keep your eye on ebay.

I use a greenforce HID 100 with video head for my video, it is great at night or deep dark dives, but crap in bright shallow dives. Using a camera that has a manual white balance or putting filters on work best in bright area.

[samui13]

i also use the 1250 and a 620 combined and i think that the light it gives off is ok. It is good in low light situations and at night but is not as good in brighter lighting conditions. when i feel it is too light for using them i just use my filters.

[Johnny Boy]

I use Light & Motion elite heads (halogen). Great for dark stuff. naff for shallow, just use manual white balance. They are light weight, but not on the wallet.

[Lee B]

Originally Posted by Roger Cardy

Having got the underwater photography bug, I decided to invest in a combined torch / video light a Kowalski 1250 speed, with video head, however I am extremly disapointed with the results, the 100degree beam gives very little light, so it's back to the spot.
Can anyone recommend a decent video light, not to expensive, as having paid for the Kowalski (which has to be said is an awsome torch in spot mode) the coffers are a bit empty. I know some people who have made their own, using 50W 12v spotlight reflectors, but cannot find anywhere to purchase the light housing, battery housing not a problem. Your comments / advice would be greatfully appreciated.
Thanks

If its for Photography and not Videoigraphy, I would have thought a good strobe would be better, I am sure someone better qualified than me will come along and advise better.

[TeddyDiver]

from DEV Düsseldorf - Licht und Energie you will find about everything for video lights. You need two heads min 50w+35w with halogens. The angle at least 90degrees. Anything less gives you hotspot and makes the result worse than without any lights. HID isn't an option with low budget...