New SOLA 1200 Dive Light made in California!

Dennis

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So I saw one of these in my local dive shop and after a couple days of indecision I decided to pick a couple up for a dive trip to Maui next week! Spot (500 lumens) OR Flood (1200 lumens) for 70 minutes, as well as 2 other lower levels. Intuitive and useful magnetic switch with lockout. Integrated lithium-ion battery and external charger. Also light and small! I compared them to my Malkoff v2 Wildcat and Olight M30 and the lumen claims seem to be about right.



http://www.uwimaging.com/sola1200d.html



This is the light I have been waiting for and it should likely start a revolution in commercially available dive lighting, I am sure as soon as the overseas makers jump in the prices should come way down. I couldn't resist buying something so cool and made in California even if about double what a made in China one would cost.



Here is a pic next to my EDC Quark Tactical 1x123.



SOLA1200.jpg




I will post a more complete review and beamshots after my trip. I actually came here hoping for a review already since CPF was down yesterday as I was making my decision to buy!



Dennis.
 
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