Detailed reviews of dive, focus and video lights for underwater photo and video. These reviews include specs, key features and light comparisons with other popular lights.
3,000 lumens, fast charging and small size – we review the Sola Video 3000
By Brent Durand
3,000 lumens, fast charging and small size – we review the Sola Video 3000
Light & Motion Sola Video 3000 F Light Review
3,000 lumens, fast charging and small size – we review the Sola Video 3000
By Brent Durand
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5,000 lumens, remote trigger and more... testing the Venom 50 for macro & wide-angle video in Anilao
By Brent Durand
5,000 lumens, remote trigger and more... testing the Venom 50 for macro & wide-angle video in Anilao
Powerful lights are essential for serious underwater videographers. There are many brands making great lights at every price point and lumen level you can imagine. Some are best for cameras like the GoPro Hero4, while others are best for compact shooters who want a combo between focus and video light, while still others boast lumen counts to make the pros start drooling… at least until they see the pricetags.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brent Durand is a weekend wanderer and story teller from California.
Brent is an avid diver and adventure photographer, and shoots underwater any time he can get hands on a camera system. He can be reached at brent@uwphotographyguide.com.
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3800 lumens, White/Red/UV Light, Compact & Lightweight - We Take the Venom38 Underwater
By Brent Durand
3800 lumens, White/Red/UV Light, Compact & Lightweight - We Take the Venom38 Underwater
I-Torch Venom38 Video Light Review
3800 Lumens, White/Red/UV Light, Compact & Lightweight - We take the Venom38 Underwater
By Brent Durand
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Photo, Video, Fluoro and Topside from the Same Light Body
By Brent Durand
Photo, Video, Fluoro and Topside from the Same Light Body
Light & Motion’s GoBe light has become a popular option for divers since it’s launch in fall 2013. The stylish compact design stands out from other lights on the dive boat while performance is what you would expect from Light & Motion (manufacturers of Sola lights).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brent Durand is a weekend wanderer and story teller from California.
Brent is an avid diver and adventure photographer, and shoots underwater any time he can get hands on a camera system. He can be reached at brent@uwphotographyguide.com.
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SeaLife's Compact Photo/Video Rig Packs a Punch
By Brent Durand
SeaLife's Compact Photo/Video Rig Packs a Punch
SeaLife introduced the Sea Dragon system this past fall with the release of three new lights, one strobe and the Flex-Connect grip system. This lighting system is the perfect companion to SeaLife’s popular DC-1400 and with the Flex-Connect grip and arms it’s effortless to switch configurations depending on whether you’d like to shoot photo or video. The lights boast 1200 and 2000 lumens in compact bodies, complete with battery level indicator lights, three power modes and 100 degree beam.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brent Durand is a weekend wanderer and story teller from California.
Brent is an avid diver and adventure photographer, and shoots underwater any time he can get hands on a camera system. He can be reached at brent@uwphotographyguide.com.
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See what Fluoresces in the Philippines in Scott Gietler's Review of the Sola Nightsea
By Scott Gietler
See what Fluoresces in the Philippines in Scott Gietler's Review of the Sola Nightsea
Review: Sola Nightsea UV Light
See what Fluoresces in the Philippines in Scott Gietler's Review of the Sola Nightsea
By Scott Gietler
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Video, Focus-Assist, Red Beam and UV Light: The Pro6 Does it All
By Brent Durand
Video, Focus-Assist, Red Beam and UV Light: The Pro6 Does it All
I-Torch builds upon the Pro4 and Pro5 and with the brand new Pro6 video and focus light. The light combines the most coveted features from several light models and manufacturers into one compact unit. Boasting a bright and very wide beam, the light is designed for those shooting photos, video and/or night diving.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brent Durand is a weekend wanderer and story teller from California.
Brent is an avid diver and adventure photographer, and shoots underwater any time he can get hands on a camera system. He can be reached at brent@uwphotographyguide.com.
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Diving with the Dyron Solaris 4200 lumen ultraviolet light
By Brent Durand
Diving with the Dyron Solaris 4200 lumen ultraviolet light
When I was younger I went through a blacklight poster phase, but didn’t think much about it again until diving with Dyron’s Solaris 4200 lumen ultraviolet light. I’ve used the UV light a few times and it has turned my familiar Malibu reef dives into a whole new experience. Switching off my primary light and turning on the UV light awakens a new fluorescent world popping against the dark structure of the reef – green anemones, sea stars, metridiums, cup corals, fish eyes and much more.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brent Durand is a weekend wanderer and story teller from California.
Brent is an avid diver and adventure photographer, and shoots underwater any time he can get hands on a camera system. He can be reached at brent@uwphotographyguide.com.
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New lights have been added, and prices have been lowered
By Michael Zeigler
New lights have been added, and prices have been lowered
Light & Motion, developers of high-powered portable underwater lighting systems, has continued to expand it SOLA line of products. The most popular focus lights amongst underwater photographers seems to be the new SOLA Photo 800, which recently replaced the SOLA Photo 600. The broad beam allows photographers to focus on their subject, and not so much where the focus light is aimed. The stealth red mode allows shooters to get close to critters that are typically more sensitive to white light, like some crustaceans, small gobies, mandarin fish,
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael Zeigler is a contributor, instructor, and trip leader for the Underwater Photography Guideand Bluewater Photo, as well as an AAUS Scientific Diver. Michael's underwater photography and blog can be seen at SeaInFocus.com.
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Here is the first look at the new small single LED light from Nocturnal, the Nocturnal M220 LED Dive light
By Lee Peteson
Here is the first look at the new small single LED light from Nocturnal, the Nocturnal M220 LED Dive light
New Nocturnal M220 LED Dive Light
Here is the first look at the new small single LED light from Nocturnal, the Nocturnal M220 LED Dive light.
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