Choosing a dive light can be a little overwhelming.  There are lots of features and lots of different brands, and its hard to know where to start.  At Dive Lights Direct our goal is to assist you in finding the best dive light for your needs, so we've put together this overview.  We've also included some staff recomendations in each category.

If so, you’ll want a video light (or two) with a wide, consistent beam and no hot-spots. You’ll also probably need a rig to mount the camera and light(s) together.  Many of today's video lights double as primary dive lights.

Staff Favorites 

Good: Bigblue FF1X5 Plus

Better: Bigblue VL1300 or Bigblue VL1800M

Best: Keldan Luna 4 V Video or Keldan Luna 8 LA-V Flux

Are you a night diver with the goal of viewing seascapes?  

If so, consider a dive light with a wide beam and a healthy lumen rating.

Staff Favorites

Entry: Bigblue AL1X5M

Good: UK eLED Light Cannon Black Pistol Grip or UK eLED Light Cannon Yellow Lantern Handle

Better: Intova Supernova

Best: Intova Meganova

 Are you a daytime recreational diver who wants to look under rocks and into small caverns to see what's hiding there?  

If so, a small narrow-beam handheld light that you can attach to your BCD is what most divers choose.  

Staff Favorites

Good: Intova Ultra 2 or Intova IFL 660 or Bigblue AL250M

Better: Intova Search Light SL1 or Bigblue AL900

Best: Keldan Luna 4 L-H 1500 or Nocturnal Lights SLX 800t

 Do you plan to use it for a mix of day and night dives, and even non-diving outdoor activities?

You need versatility, and a small adjustable beam aluminum light may be the perfect choice.   

Staff Favorites

Good: Intova WA Zoom

Better: BigBlue CF250M

Best: Bigblue CF900

 Are you a technical or exploration diver?  

Tech lights are in a class of their own - they generally have tight penetrating beams, exceptional brightness, long battery life, and extremely good reliability.

Good: BigBlue XL Quattro or Nocturnal Lights SLX 800t

Better: Bigblue TL 1800 or BigBlue TL6P

Best: Keldan Luna 4 L-H 1500