Intova wide torch review

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by Vlane

Wow did not realize this thread was from 2008....thanks for the heads up on the newer light Comp and Devil. I think I'll wait until December and see how the Dorcy II holds up. The Intova blew the Dorcy out of the water in brightness on one picture I saw, found that odd.

No worries, thanks for reminding me, actually. I hadn't noticed they were back in stock at B&H, and I wanted to pick up another one, so I'm glad I saw this.

Btw, I don't know that I would say the Intova Compact "blows the Dorcy out of the water". There is a slight difference, not a major one. I do prefer the light pattern of the Intova... slightly. There is no free lunch, though: The battery life of the Intova Compact (3x AAA) is half of the Dorcy (6x AAA). (Although you can extend the Intova to comparable levels using the low power mode which the Dorcy lacks). Still more than enough for most recreational dives, of course.

[Vlane]

I was referring to this:
Dorcy vs. Intova
I could have sworn my Dorcy was a lot brighter than that, but then again that's at 70' away. I'll wait and see when the Dorcy II comes out try and decide then. Intova does seem like a heck of a deal though.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by Vlane

I was referring to this:
Dorcy vs. Intova
I could have sworn my Dorcy was a lot brighter than that, but then again that's at 70' away. I'll wait and see when the Dorcy II comes out try and decide then. Intova does seem like a heck of a deal though.

Actually, that was a SEVEN feet away, not seventy. Minute differences in focus will make a big difference in the hotspot at that level. I'd assume DD knew what he was doing, but... I still want to see more comparisons before declaring an outright winner.

I loaned my Intova Compact out last week, and am supposed to get it back tonight. Last week (just before loaning it out) I compared them against the side of a truck from the other side of the street, and thought the light output levels were a lot more similar than those photos would seem to indicate. Slight difference in quality, corona, etc... one had a bit more spill/corona, one had a bit stronger hotspot.

Once I have both in my possession again, I'll see about taking some shots. I may even try a night dive to take a UW photo or two, if conditions lend themselves.

[Vlane]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Actually, that was a SEVEN feet away, not seventy. Minute differences in focus will make a big difference in the hotspot at that level. I'd assume DD knew what he was doing, but... I still want to see more comparisons before declaring an outright winner.

I loaned my Intova Compact out last week, and am supposed to get it back tonight. Last week (just before loaning it out) I compared them against the side of a truck from the other side of the street, and thought the light output levels were a lot more similar than those photos would seem to indicate. Slight difference in quality, corona, etc... one had a bit more spill/corona, one had a bit stronger hotspot.

Once I have both in my possession again, I'll see about taking some shots. I may even try a night dive to take a UW photo or two, if conditions lend themselves.

Cue palm to face on that one...If you get a chance please upload some pictures if you can. I'm with you and thought the Dorcy had a lot more kick than that.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by Vlane

Cue palm to face on that one...If you get a chance please upload some pictures if you can. I'm with you and thought the Dorcy had a lot more kick than that.

Buddy forgot the light tonight, but we're diving on Thursday night so I'll try to grab some pics then.