ORCATORCH D530 1500 Lumens Scuba Dive Light with 6500K Cold White Light

To sum everything, fantastic dive light, especially for the price.To begin with, it arrived in a nice reusable nylon storage case with a battery, spare o-rings, and a wrist strap. Feels like a sturdy case that I'm sure will last outlast my (very gear abusive) trips to the quarry.Now, I don't own many lights to compare it to, but the light itself is smaller than my nitescuba s20 and tovatech I own, but appears to output more light than both, even though its claimed luminance is significantly less than the 2,000 lumens claimed by the s20. The overall build quality is also a touch nicer, with a more rigid power on/off button than the nitescuba. Single button press cycles through high, med, low, and off, whereas the nitescuba must be held to be turned on, then cycles through high, med, low, and must be held to be turned off. The button feels more crisp on the orcatorch, but I think the cycle of the nitescuba makes more sense, as I wouldn't want to turn my light off while in the water to cycle back to a higher mode.The waterproofing has quite a bit more redundancy than the dive lights I normally encounter due to the triple o-ring seal. I've seen plenty of single and dual o-ring light seals, but not a triple til now. Definitely not worried about any leaks with this one at all. Just a dab of silicone lube every couple dives to keep it smooth and the o rings should last a while.The beam spot is very bright and at just the right angle. Perfect for signals and pointing out fish and other fun stuff you might encounter while diving about. Has just enough spill to illuminate the area surrounding the center spot (though not as much as the s20 on the left of the pic), making evening or night dives much more enjoyable. Also to note, the center spot on the orcatorch is significantly brighter underwater than the s20 (though not as apparent in the pic).Lastly, battery life. I completed an hour and 15min dive using the light on high the entire time, and never indicated medium battery left. Very impressive for an 18650 cell (which has a usbc port for charging, pretty slick). I have no doubt this will easily complete a 2hr dive, but I will need to do more intensive testing vs the 21700 cell in the s20.I will update this review with some video footage of the light once I've made another trip to the quarry, but very happy with it thus far!

I got the Orcatorch D530 1500 Lumens in July and have been primarily diving with it in cold water kelp forest environments with variable visibility. I have really enjoyed using this light and find the brightness and narrow beam very helpful for cutting through sometimes terrible visibility. I also dove with a buddy who was using it on a night dive with sub-5 ft visibility, and the lights were the only thing keeping our buddy group together.The cycling of lumen strength with repeated hits of the main button make it easy to downgrade brightness if necessary. I have found the narrow focused beam to be helpful particularly when looking into cracks and crevices to check out cryptic species.The USB-C port that directly charges the battery was unexpected, but it certainly cuts down on gear needed for travel and plastic parts, so that's a pro in my book. The battery life seems to be pretty good, too. I can use it for at least 4 intensive volunteer dives (looking specifically for invertebrate species) without needing to charge in between. It could probably last longer, but I haven't pushed it yet.The light that I received was a little banged up with external scratches, but that was more of a function of the Amazon packaging/reshipping process than the light function itself. I have had one other Orcatorch in the past which I used for about 5 years before it finally flooded. I have been very satisfied with the quality and durability of Orcatorch products in the past.

I purchased this light right before a trip to the Bahamas. I bought it primarily as a backup light to my expensive bulky canister light. But quickly found it to be a better option to use as a primary light. Simply because of the fact it was small. Easy to store. And just as bright as my primary. The narrow beam made it great for cutting through the water like a scissors through paper.After reading multiple reviews online I figured I would bite the bullet and see what this little light had to offer.When I received the light in the mail I was quick to open the package. It was very well packaged and I noticed that the light was very well built. The aluminum housing, the rechargeable battery, the extra lube and o-ring were a bonus. The light came to me charged but I threw a charge on it just to be safe as I was leaving for my trip. Once we did our first night dive I realized I might as well have left my canister at home. Not once did I use my canister light. I chose this little guy as my primary for the trip. It was everything I had needed and not once the whole trip did I need to charge the battery. I did a total of three night dives for close to an hour a piece. I couldn't believe how nice this light functioned. Between dives I stored it in my BCD pocket. Tucked away, yet easily accessible. I was a little concerned that the salt water might have some effect on the light. I am usually a freshwater diver so salt worries me at times. But to my amazement it worked flawlessly without any issues. At depth or out of the water. I could see this light being used for many things. It's rugged design. Bright LEDs. And size make it a very versatile light. I will be purchasing another light simply to have as a backup to my backup. Never in a million years did I think something so powerful could come in something so small. I would highly recommend this to every diver to have in their arsenal of equipment. I will definitely be looking at other orca lights in the future. This is a brand that is going to make it big in the diving industry. Guaranteed.

I’ve used a lot of dive lights over the years, and the OrcaTorch D530 really stands out. The build quality is excellent—solid, reliable, and clearly designed for real underwater use. The brightness is impressive without being overwhelming, and the beam is clean and well-focused, which makes it great for both night dives and low-visibility conditions.Controls are simple and intuitive, even with gloves on, and the battery life has been more than sufficient for my dives. It also feels well-balanced in hand, not bulky like some other lights in this category.Overall, this is a dependable, high-performance dive light that delivers exactly what you want underwater. Highly recommended.

I recently had the pleasure of using the ORCATORCH D530 Scuba Diving Light during a thrilling night dive at Blue Heron Bridge, and I must say, it completely exceeded my expectations. This remarkable piece of equipment truly transformed my underwater experience, and I cannot recommend it enough to fellow divers.The first thing that caught my attention was the compact yet robust design of the D530. Its lightweight titanium construction not only made it easy to handle underwater but also provided exceptional durability. I had complete confidence in its ability to withstand the challenges of the dive environment.As soon as I submerged, the D530's powerful beam illuminated the underwater world with an impressive 1,300 lumens of brightness. The wide beam angle provided excellent coverage, allowing me to observe the marine life and stunning coral formations with remarkable clarity. It created a mesmerizing underwater spectacle that words fail to describe.The intuitive operation of this diving light made it a joy to use. With a simple push-button switch, I could easily switch between different brightness levels and activate the strobe mode when desired. The battery life was impressive, providing hours of reliable illumination throughout my dive without any noticeable dimming.What truly set the D530 apart was its exceptional color rendering. The CRI90+ LED technology accurately reproduced the vibrant colors of the underwater ecosystem, bringing every detail to life. The stunning hues of the coral, the vibrant fish, and even the subtle nuances of the surrounding environment were beautifully captured by this remarkable light.Another notable feature was the battery indicator, which ensured that I was always aware of the remaining power. This handy feature provided peace of mind, allowing me to plan my dive accordingly and avoid any unexpected disruptions due to low battery life.In conclusion, the ORCATORCH D530 Scuba Diving Light is an absolute game-changer for night diving at Blue Heron Bridge or any other dive site. Its exceptional brightness, durability, and color rendering capabilities enhance the underwater experience like no other. Whether you're an experienced diver or a passionate underwater enthusiast, this diving light will undoubtedly take your dives to new depths of exploration. I wholeheartedly give it my highest recommendation.

My review is for the current 1300 lumen / 1 hour 25 minute runtime model that I received.Pros: The switch. Unlike some dive lights with too many modes to cycle through like flashing and SOS modes the switch on the D530 has just high, low and off. It also has a lock out mode to prevent it from being turned on accidentally in a pocket. The D530 has a nice sized loop on the tail for a lanyard or to tie a bolt snap. The beam width is a tight 8° for good throw. Construction is solid.Cons: With the brightness increased from 1050 to 1300 lumens the runtime is reduced by 25 minutes to 1:25. An extra 250 lumens makes little difference in actual use, but losing 25 minutes does. I tested this and the light remained at a useful brightness until exactly 1:25 when the battery indicator light began flashing red and the brightness dropped to about 100 lumens. The included 18650 3400 mAh battery has a built-in charger, but it took 6:45 to charge it this way using a 2A USB wall charger. It is faster to use a regular stand-alone 18650 charger.I will update this review after my next trip where I intend to use it as a backup light. I like almost everything about this light except for the runtime.UPDATE: I really like this light and would buy it again. The construction is solid and the lanyard hole is large and doesn't have any sharp edges, so it is perfect for tying a bolt snap to. The lockout feature allows you to lock the on/off switch so it won't turn on accidentally. Double-tap the button quickly to deactivate the lockout feature. It uses cheap and commonly available 18650 rechargeable batteries, so several can be carried and replaced as needed as opposed to a light with a built-in battery. At this price point and performance I see little reason to to buy any of the slightly cheaper lights using disposable batteries.

The Orcatorch D530 light is one to do it all, great output to be useful during daytime dives, looking under ledges, nukes and crannies, searching for lobsters, wreck diving and more than suitable for night dives.It has a whiter tone than the D570 (also fantastic light), a nice focused beam to use as communication and call attention from your buddy, with just the right amount of spill to illuminate the surroundings without blinding the diver with too much backscatter.The light comes with a 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery, it provides nearly 2 hours of burn time to its 1500 lumen high mode, or over 3 hours on low setting, protected by triple oring and the provided USB-C cable plugs right into the battery with a charging light indicator, very convenient. It also comes with spare o rings, a wrist lanyard and a great padded travel case. The light body features a very sturdy attachment point to those who prefer to attach a bolt snap, perfectly centered on the “tail”.Operation is very straightforward, one magnetic switch, single press toggles through the 3 modes, high/low/SOS, with a press and hold to lock and prevent accidental activation, this makes for a safe backup and everyday use, I have mine attached by a bolt snap to my BCD and it stays on my gear always, I do guided dives for a living and use it every day, either to communicate with the costumers and show interesting things hidden in the shadows during daytime dives, I charge it about once a week.The attached video shows it being used during the day(anything can appear bright at night), in less than 30ft of water with plenty sunlight and lots of particulate in the water, it demonstrates well its ability to cut through the silt and illuminate the subject without too much backscatter, filmed with GoPro next to the D530, no filters. It gives a pretty good idea how well it’d perform on night dives, if it’s this powerful during the day with so much sunlight, imagine how good it does in complete darkness.I’m overall very happy with this light, the ratio of quality to cost can’t be beaten, very versatile, highly recommended, you won’t be disappointed.

This is the second OrcaTorch that I own. I bought it as a backup to my ZD710 which I love, however the D530 is quickly becoming my primary light for daytime dives.Why?Because it is small, lightweight, and POWERFULL.It has two modes - low and full power. The full power mode is sharp, focused, and bright. I find myself using it on full power for the entire dive. Unlike it's bigger brother, the beam cannot be focused or expanded, but honestly the sharp directed beam of the D530 is amazing to pinpoint areas under corals and to shine into caves. For night dives, my primary light is the ZD710, but the D530 is also with me as a backup light mounted on my underwater scooter.We usually dive two dives a day and by the end of the second dive the battery indicator is a steady red indicating about 25% battery left. The battery power is sufficient for the two dives a day that I do (about 1.75 hours of dive time).Charging the battery is easy as the battery itself has a USBC connection and it will accept any USB C cable.The battery port is located midway, behind the LED's - which I believe is a significant improvement over other torches where the battery port is at the rear of the torch. I believe the design will lead to fewer flooding incidents as having a rear cap can lead to accidental flooding mid-dive as you handle the torch.Overall OrcaTorch has a winner with the D530. Long battery life, powerful, lite, and strong. I am picking up a second one for my wife.

Buena linterna, Destaca por su excelente relación calidad-precio, potencia concentrada y cuerpo robusto. Suficiente para buceo nocturno.

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Top Lampe. Hatte sie bei einem ca. 30 Meter Wrack Tauchgang dabei und sie hat gut alles ausgeleuchtet. Meine Tauchpartner waren auch von dem Licht beeindruckt. Meine Empfehlung