My mother in law has started diving recently, and is in need of a good light. Wife wants to get her something for a present, so I have been tasked with looking. I am not familiar at all with what is needed for diving, so I come to to the experts with my hat in hand...
The following is a list of "wants" from her husband, though I dont know what is realistic/practical/needed, etc.
1. Waterproof to 150+ ft.
2. multiple levels - high/low
3. Focus control for flood/spot (not sure if this is needed...)
4. reasonable battery life
On the battery life issue, I was thinking a rechargeable would be great, but this would probably be relegated to a factory rechargeable light - I dont see getting them into much else. Custom builds are probably out as well.
I also have no idea what a reasonable amount of light is for a primary light.
As to a budget, I would like to stay under $300 or so, but throw out any ideas under $500, just so I know what I am looking at/for.
Thank you all!
The following is a list of "wants" from her husband, though I dont know what is realistic/practical/needed, etc.
1. Waterproof to 150+ ft.
2. multiple levels - high/low
3. Focus control for flood/spot (not sure if this is needed...)
4. reasonable battery life
On the battery life issue, I was thinking a rechargeable would be great, but this would probably be relegated to a factory rechargeable light - I dont see getting them into much else. Custom builds are probably out as well.
I also have no idea what a reasonable amount of light is for a primary light.
As to a budget, I would like to stay under $300 or so, but throw out any ideas under $500, just so I know what I am looking at/for.
Thank you all!