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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
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KVP & SKS
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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!
Harry Tan
Reviewed in Singapore on May 1, 2022
Produces good strong beam, which is the key performance requirement of any good torch. The accessories included with it are useful and appreciated. Good value for money product.
🖊Scott in Honolulu
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
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