New compact Intova 4.7

[CompuDude]

So no one has heard of this "new" Intova except buddhasummer... Please let us know more!

[JahJahwarrior]

The "original" takes cr123's, this new one takes AAA's. I've got one of the new ones, and I like it! Only had it on a few dives, but it's nice. So new, it's not on their website. I got mine at Dayo Scuba in the Orlando area.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by JahJahwarrior

The "original" takes cr123's, this new one takes AAA's. I've got one of the new ones, and I like it! Only had it on a few dives, but it's nice. So new, it's not on their website. I got mine at Dayo Scuba in the Orlando area.

Dang it, sounds ideal! Someone needs to dig up a link post-haste!

(sure, I'm lazy)

[DMWiz]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Dang it, sounds ideal! Someone needs to dig up a link post-haste!

(sure, I'm lazy)

Could it be this one?

I have the 4.8 watt light and this looks similar but does not have the magnetic switch and appears to be shorter and there's no strobe mode on the 4.8w. What throws me off is the "What's in the box" in the lower right of the web page claims it's 2 CR123A
while the description of the light itself claims 3 AA

[DevilDiver]

Must be it........ Wow, nice price also.

DMwiz-
So what's the verdict? How do you like? How bright?

[JahJahwarrior]

The body of mine looks slightly different, but idk. I don't know if Dayo has it on their website but I'm sure you could call or email and ask them about it, I guess they have a good relationship with the Intova rep to get them so soon. All I know is, I love it as a backup light for cave diving.

[DevilDiver]

Did a search for "Intova Compact Torch" like it was labeled on the BH site and found this

Intova Coming out this month! Intova Compact Torch. Similar in beam output to the Nova IFL 660, the compact torch is powered by 3 AAA batteries and features a new tail switch design.

I went ahead and purchased this light from B&H so it should show up in about 5 days. We will see how it preforms, I will do a side by side with the Dorcy.

[buddhasummer]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

DD, those two Intova's have been around for a while. Pretty good, although I've actually read complaints about the magnetic which being a little too easy to flip... similar problem, different mechanism. They both take cr123a batteries, not the AAA's described in the OP.

As for the best mechanism, I prefer the twist-on. If yours is the type that can be activated by pressure, try making a mark at the point at which the light turns off, so you can know how far it's safe to twist underwater by lining up the two lines. Once properly set, a twist switch will be more resistant to accidental activation.

FWIW, my Photon Torpedo will NOT turn on due to pressure. I don't know what mechanism they use, but it's a vast improvement over the one Halcyon and others use. I haven't had a problem with my OxyCheq Raider I rev 2, either.

for the other posters: It is NOT the standard currently on sale intovas or the wide, which I own, my description is complete and correct, I have had it in my hand disassembled, played with etc etc .

Compudude sorry cant provide a link as it was in my LDS here in NZ not a web site, its priced here at $120NZD so Im guessing thats about $75USD. Havent yet seen them on intovas web site no idea why that is. Does look nice tho.

You could try Global Dive - scuba diving training and travel - Auckland, New Zealand it may be up on their website, I havent checked.

[DMWiz]

Originally Posted by DevilDiver

Must be it........ Wow, nice price also.

DMwiz-
So what's the verdict? How do you like? How bright?

I have the 4.8w and the older 4.7w not the new compact torch. I have not been disappointed with either of the models I have for the warm clear water diving that I do it's plenty of light. The wide is too wide for daylight IMO and the narrow is too weak for daylight. The Dorcy light is brighter and does much better in daylight diving.

All these lights are very well built and attractive specially at this price point.

[CompuDude]

Well, it it turns out to be the $38 on the B&H website, I expect I'll be ordering one quite soon. A nice compact little light like that would be PERFECT for my wife, since the Photon Torpedos I use are a bit too big for her to comfortably wear.

Although I would like to confirm battery type, since buddhasummer says AAA, the B&H website says both AA and cr123!

I'm thinking AAA based on this link (and the OP): New Intova Compact Waterproof Torch Scuba Underwater !! - eBay (item 350239458581 end time Aug-31-09 14:28:57 PDT)