ORCATORCH D550 Scuba Dive Light - 1000 Lumens Underwater Flashlight with 3 Modes, IP68 Waterproof Submersible Torch with Wrist Strap for Hands-Free Diving

Light is bright. Build is strong. Option of the two beam intensity is a great feature

Found this OrcaTorch D550 light when I was searching to replace my 17 years old backup lights. I wanted something small, with tail end light switch and extremely durable for my technical and cave backup lights. Ordered one to give it a test, and I am very impressed with quality, craftsmanship and overall design of this light. I am ordering another one to match, as well as another set for my daughter.The way I am using this light in technical diving gear configuration, is that it is clipped with a bolt snap to the D ring on each side of the harness and secured by two rubber retainers. This D550 light is ergonomically designed to fit in the palm of your hand and be secured by rubber retainers and not slip out of its place when stowed on the harness, it also came with stainless steel bolt snap. Switching to D550 backup light is convenient and quick, no need to remove light from harness to engage the light, and nothing can turn the light on by accident when light switch is on the tail end and has positive feedback or if you stow it in your pockets. No need to spin the light to find on/off button.You will be impressed by design, quality and package this light comes as. It has triple O-ring for protection between light head and the body. Magnetic light switch has positive feel when operating.Light is made with high quality parts, comes with dual batteries, and well selected accessories and replacement parts, check out my photo of all goodies it comes with.D550 has 3 light selections. When turning the light on, it will start with max power mode, mid power mode and when press & hold it will turn into strobe mode. This is preferred mode cycle as you would not want to use strobe each time you use the light. Light is not adjustable and has no moving parts to break or wear out, it is well balanced between wide angle and long distance beam penetration. This is much preferred in wreck and cave diving and is well balanced for underwater signaling.

I received my OrcaTorch D550 just in time to pack it with my dive gear and head out to the British Virgin Islands for 2 weeks diving. It was a great opportunity to see how this brand-new torch would stand up to the rigors of daily boat dives.I confess that I have had some awesome dive lights in the past, but from the moment I opened the box I was immediately impressed with the completeness of the kit, but especially with the build quality! It came in a sturdy case complete with 2 batteries, a charger, bolt snap, lanyard, a goodman style wrist mount and even includes a spare set of o-rings. The light uses triple o-rings to ensure watertight integrity. Although I did not use the wrist mount for this trip, I tried it on and was pleasantly surprised that it fit evan my large hands with no problem.The compact size of this 1000 lumen torch makes it the prefect light to carry on all dives. I snapped it onto a D-ring and it went everywhere my BCD went. Its sturdy aluminum construction had no problem dealing with getting banged around daily while switching tanks and the end of the day gear rinse.The D550’s light beam is perfect for most subjects, even in the day, to light up cracks, ledges, and exploring wrecks. The beam features a narrow 8-degree center spot and a wider 70-degree general reach. There are 2 intensity settings plus a strobe mode all controlled by an easy-to-use magnetic switch located on the end of the light where it is out of the way of accidentally getting turned on.The battery life was equally impressive. I used it extensively on the high setting for many of my dives (especially on the many BVI wrecks) and on sites like Painted Wall to make the colors absolutely pop in brilliance! Admittedly the batteries were new, but I had no problem exceeding the 2-hour advertised burn time. The batteries were also fairly quick to charge, but I really appreciate having the 2nd battery so that one is always ready to go.OrcaTorch did a great job with the D550. At less than $100, it met and exceeded all my expectations as an everyday carry dive light and as a great backup light for night diving. This torch is definitely “a keeper” and has earned a well-deserved place in my permanent dive kit!

I am a commercial diver this is the best light I have used in 40 years👍👍👍👍👍