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<font color='#0000FF'>I'm looking into getting something string to replace my PC Lite torch. Although it is OK I want something stronger. My normal diving is daylight, average viz (2-6m) and I'm not the kindest of persons for my equipment, I'm not a brute but the torch has to expect the rough handling of a RIB. I suppose my main use will be to look under crevices. Coulour temp is not much of a problem as I'm colour blind. I wouldn't want to spend much over £250 (ouch)
Now, I've actually been researching into torches looking at Gear Tests from Diver net and past YD forums. Well, the simple thought of getting a better torch has blown my poor brain cells, I think I'll do some quantom physics instead! I think I half understand the different batteries, burn time, HMI and HID. and colour temp, and so on. StpehM's posting in May was also very helpfull. Yet I am more confused than ever!
I'm beginning to think of the Kowalski 620 or the scubalux 200HP. Now what is the difference between the 620 and 1250. On top of this there is a choice of the dimmer switch (is it worth it?). Another question is can I turn these on and off as I wish or must I keep them on for most of the dive. If so the burn time does seem rather short indeed.The UK cannon is a possibility but I would be getting it through the UK, although the £pound is favourable the shipping expenses are not, with the other two I can get them relatively localy (Spain or Portugal.) On the other hand if it is well worth it I'll get it, if so where is the best place? (would have to be on-line).
Many many thanks for any help. I realise that this topic often comes up, unfortunately with Divernet I can only chase up to 30 days of topics, whilst with YD well it seems to go on back quite a bit.
<font color='#0000FF'>I'm looking into getting something string to replace my PC Lite torch. Although it is OK I want something stronger. My normal diving is daylight, average viz (2-6m) and I'm not the kindest of persons for my equipment, I'm not a brute but the torch has to expect the rough handling of a RIB. I suppose my main use will be to look under crevices. Coulour temp is not much of a problem as I'm colour blind. I wouldn't want to spend much over £250 (ouch)
Now, I've actually been researching into torches looking at Gear Tests from Diver net and past YD forums. Well, the simple thought of getting a better torch has blown my poor brain cells, I think I'll do some quantom physics instead! I think I half understand the different batteries, burn time, HMI and HID. and colour temp, and so on. StpehM's posting in May was also very helpfull. Yet I am more confused than ever!
I'm beginning to think of the Kowalski 620 or the scubalux 200HP. Now what is the difference between the 620 and 1250. On top of this there is a choice of the dimmer switch (is it worth it?). Another question is can I turn these on and off as I wish or must I keep them on for most of the dive. If so the burn time does seem rather short indeed.The UK cannon is a possibility but I would be getting it through the UK, although the £pound is favourable the shipping expenses are not, with the other two I can get them relatively localy (Spain or Portugal.) On the other hand if it is well worth it I'll get it, if so where is the best place? (would have to be on-line).
Many many thanks for any help. I realise that this topic often comes up, unfortunately with Divernet I can only chase up to 30 days of topics, whilst with YD well it seems to go on back quite a bit.
