New compact Intova 4.7

[DevilDiver]

I paid $37.95 from B&H plus shipping ($5 for express mail), I will post a review when it shows.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by DevilDiver

I paid $37.95 from B&H plus shipping ($5 for express mail), I will post a review when it shows.

[buddhasummer]

Originally Posted by 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)

The one I had in my hand, had a battery cannister/magazine inside that held/had 3AAAs.

At the price others have posted assuming its the same light just another example of how we are raped over here on dive gear prices.

[oddbod]

Hi Buddhasummer,
Don,t feel too bad I just looked up cheapest postage to Oz US$41.25
Light US$37.95
Total US$79.20
You can do the conversion, of course if you buy than 1 the shipping gets cheaper.

[buddhasummer]

Originally Posted by oddbod

Hi Buddhasummer,
Don,t feel too bad I just looked up cheapest postage to Oz US$41.25
Light US$37.95
Total US$79.20
You can do the conversion, of course if you buy than 1 the shipping gets cheaper.

Yeah it kinda sucks eh, usually I wait until I need to make a bigger order which sometimes makes the freight easier to swallow. I just bought an Apeks reg set and even with the freight costs from spain and getting stung here by customs for 12.5% GST, it was still almost $900 cheaper than if I bought the set here.

Some places in the US will send USPS Priority mail which is way cheaper than the standard courier fee, Dive Gear Express will do this as will ST.

Using USPS the freight on the light should have been around $21USD. (I order quite a lot of stuff from the US)

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by buddhasummer

Yeah it kinda sucks eh, usually I wait until I need to make a bigger order which sometimes makes the freight easier to swallow. I just bought an Apeks reg set and even with the freight costs from spain and getting stung here by customs for 12.5% GST, it was still almost $900 cheaper than if I bought the set here.

Some places in the US will send USPS Priority mail which is way cheaper than the standard courier fee, Dive Gear Express will do this as will ST.

Using USPS the freight on the light should have been around $21USD. (I order quite a lot of stuff from the US)

Fly here and visit more often, using the money you would have spent on shipping, and buy it in person. Just sayin'.

[buddhasummer]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Fly here and visit more often, using the money you would have spent on shipping, and buy it in person. Just sayin'.

Sounds like a plan stan... only ever been to US airports next time Im passing through Ill stop off for a bit

[DevilDiver]

Q: Well guess what showed up today?

A: My new Intova compact torch!

I stuck three AAA batteries in it right out of the box and BAM! One push of the easy to use large button on the back end and bright light with a bright center and a nice halo. A second push and a center spot and halo at 30% power. Push and hold and a fast strobing light.

I really like the button on the back of this light, with previous lights with twist on heads I have had times where the lights have come on during the dive from the pressure, no more worries of this. The button is large and is recessed in the butt of the light so no accidental pressing of the button and there should be plenty of room for easy access even with thick gloves. I like the idea of being able to unclasp and activate the light one handed also.

Next I go to retrieve my Dorcy torch to see how it stacks up. I can tell right now the Intova actually has a brighter center with what appears to be the same size halo. I expected the Dorcy to be brighter but it is not the case.

The Intova is about an inch shorter and a slightly smaller diameter than the Dorcy and fits in the hand really well. I have been very happy with the Dorcy light but I can tell right now the Intova will be going on the dives from now on.

I will try to get some photos up showing the beams as soon as I can.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by DevilDiver

Q: Well guess what showed up today?

A: My new Intova compact torch!

I stuck three AAA batteries in it right out of the box and BAM! One push of the easy to use large button on the back end and bright light with a bright center and a nice halo. A second push and a center spot and halo at 30% power. Push and hold and a fast strobing light.

I really like the button on the back of this light, with previous lights with twist on heads I have had times where the lights have come on during the dive from the pressure, no more worries of this. The button is large and is recessed in the butt of the light so no accidental pressing of the button and there should be plenty of room for easy access even with thick gloves. I like the idea of being able to unclasp and activate the light one handed also.

Next I go to retrieve my Dorcy torch to see how it stacks up. I can tell right now the Intova actually has a brighter center with what appears to be the same size halo. I expected the Dorcy to be brighter but it is not the case.

The Intova is about an inch shorter and a slightly smaller diameter than the Dorcy and fits in the hand really well. I have been very happy with the Dorcy light but I can tell right now the Intova will be going on the dives from now on.

I will try to get some photos up showing the beams as soon as I can.

Cool! Figures, my Dorcy finally just arrived last night, and I fired it up for the first time. Quite nice, although dang that thing is slippery. Definitely needs a friction band. And now it has competition already?

I'd love to see some shots of the push button mechanism on the compact Intova. Also, how do you attach a bolt snap if the button is on the back?

[DevilDiver]

I am putting a full charge on both sets of batteries before taking the pics. Most likley tomorrow before I get to post. (it's Friday night)

The button is recessed into the back end, there is a hole in the lip around the button for line and a clip, just like the Dorsy.

The Dorsy is a good light and I have had no problems with it.........