*new* Fenix diving flashlight SD10
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kj2
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Looking good. Wonder how thick that glass is, to handle water pressure around 100 meters depth.
SimulatedZero
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Eh, I'm a little skeptical on the motion switching. Especially when diving. Still, looks interesting though.
I was wondering the same thing. It weighs a little over 5oz. Good thing it has a larger lanyard hole, if it doesn't float. Mine should be here tomorrow.
SimulatedZero
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So, generally, dive lights that you are trying to keep under water with you, don't float 
LightWalker
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So, generally, dive lights that you are trying to keep under water with you, don't float
That's what I was thinking, a floating dive light would not be Ideal.
SimulatedZero
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Yeah, I can guarantee that is on dry land. First off, when you're diving, you generally want a very tight beam. The flood beams reflect off the water and can make it harder to see. Now, there are times for flood beams for sure, but I always go towards spot like beams. This light is super bright and has what, around 20k candela. Way to floody for being a high output light like that.
Second, water just sucks up light and bounces it back at you. I always cut my beam beam distance in half for useful light on land. So, 150m on land. I would say anywhere from a 3rd of that if you're lucky, to less than a 5th of that in the water. That's if you're lucky.
If the water isn't so clear, you're going to blind yourself with something like that on high.
Custom aspherical lights are fairly common with the guys I know.
Second, water just sucks up light and bounces it back at you. I always cut my beam beam distance in half for useful light on land. So, 150m on land. I would say anywhere from a 3rd of that if you're lucky, to less than a 5th of that in the water. That's if you're lucky.
If the water isn't so clear, you're going to blind yourself with something like that on high.
Custom aspherical lights are fairly common with the guys I know.
please keep us updated!
I got the light and it is a nice compact dive light. The light has a nice heft and sturdiness to it. I like the size of the lanyard hole, perfect LED neutral color, and surprisingly nice flood/throw. I'm going to test it this weekend for some reef walking and some night time free diving. The orange band around the top is removable, but gives good grip turning the light with one hand. Also, the switching of modes is pretty cool. It will not automatically switch modes moving in it around, you need to give it a little jolt up/down or side/side. The light can also switch modes loosening and tightening the tailcap. I would not hesitate picking one up. I got mine for $54 + a coupon code and free shipping. Here are some pictures:
LightWalker
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Does it float?
I got the light and it is a nice compact dive light. The light has a nice heft and sturdiness to it. I like the size of the lanyard hole, perfect LED neutral color, and surprisingly nice flood/throw. I'm going to test it this weekend for some reef walking and some night time free diving. The orange band around the top is removable, but gives good grip turning the light with one hand. Also, the switching of modes is pretty cool. It will not automatically switch modes moving in it around, you need to give it a little jolt up/down or side/side. The light can also switch modes loosening and tightening the tailcap. I would not hesitate picking one up. I got mine for $54 + a coupon code and free shipping. Here are some pictures:
Nice, adding this to my buy list.
One question, does the motion switch rattle?
It doesn't float. It has a large lanyard hole and it can still tailstand easily.
The construction is really solid. There is a spring on the head and down at the tail end. The battery is really secure and it really feels like a well made light. I wouldn't hesitate on picking one up. If you look around, you can find this for under $60.
Does it float?
The construction is really solid. There is a spring on the head and down at the tail end. The battery is really secure and it really feels like a well made light. I wouldn't hesitate on picking one up. If you look around, you can find this for under $60.
tigerfromsiberia
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Hmm, I found a place for $60 but out of stock, when did you purchase yours? Was it a price mistake, other places are selling it for $99.
Goinggear had it for $60 and coupon code for $54. I think you can back order until it comes in.
tigerfromsiberia
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That's where I found it, but do you know why are they selling it at such low price?
I'm not sure, I would just put in a back order. When it is in stock they will ship directly.
