Sola Lights
What is CRI? Color Rendering Index
CRI is a measure of a light source's ability to show object colors "realistically" or "naturally" compared to daylight, which has a CRI of 100 and represents the maximum value. The beam angles for video lights are shown as the true, tested “in-air” (above water) beam angle. Underwater, due to light refraction, the angle tightens to approximately 33% less.
Beam Angle
The beam angles for the video lights are shown as the true, tested “in-air” (above water) beam angle. Underwater, due to light refraction, the angle tightens to approximately 33% less. For underwater video or photo, you want a wide or flood beam. A spot beam is great for poking in cracks and crevices, but will show as a dancing bright dot in your underwater photos and video. The higher the degree, the wider the beam.
Red Focus Light
Some diving conditions make it difficult for your camera to focus on the subject, for example while diving at night or under low light. A red focus light will help illuminate your subject with enough contrast to allow your camera to focus (auto or manually) and create a better, sharper image. The red light is also undetectable by marine life and won't scare them into hiding like a bright white light will.
Features
Flood-Free Design
Sola dive lights have a factory sealed body so you never need to worry about flooding. Control is accomplished with a magnetic slider on the top of the body. Slide forward or back to turn on. Hold forward or back to turn off. Rotate to lock.
Smart Dashboard
Three indicator lights behind the bezel report battery status, output setting, and charge status; slide forward to increments the power levels.
External Charge
Recharging the light is done externally, no batteries to change and no need to open the light, eliminating the chance of a flood. Built-in lithium-ion battery is charged through external charge ports with gold plated receivers for years of use. Factory sealed design makes charging fast and easy without ever having to open the light. Multi-voltage charger interchangeable blades and external wet connection gold plated charge pins for long life.
Mounting Options
All Sola lights are compatible with a variety of mounting options including: Ballistac Handstrap, Ball Mount, Loc Line Mount.
Maintenance
- Fresh Water Rinse - Give the light a good rinse with clean, fresh water and run the slider switch up and down a few times to clear out any sand or debris. Open your tank valve a bit to spray some air onto the charging ports to clear any water droplets to prevent corrosion from occurring.
- Regular Charging - Recharge after each dive day to give the light at least 60-80% charg (flashing yellow or green LED indicator) before storing it.
- Charge When Dry - Ensure the charging ports are completely dry and void of any water droplets before plugging in the charging. Minerals in fresh and ocean water will cause corrosion when an electrical current is passed through.
- Cleaning Corrosion - If you do see corrosion on the charging ports or the pins on the charger, use a diluted vinegar solution (1 part vinegar, 1 part water) and some Q-tips to clean the corrosion off. Be careful using something more abrasive as the metal coating might get scratched away with persistent abrasive cleaning.
CLAIMED SPECS vs. ACTUAL RESULTS
Models
| MODELS | VIDEO 2500F | VIDEO 3800F | VIDEO PRO 3800F | WFRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Output (lumens) |
High 2500F Med 1000F Low 500F |
High 3800 Med 1900 Low 950 |
High 3800 Med 1900 Low 950 |
High 1200 Med 600 Low 300 |
| Run Time (mins) S=Spot F=Flood |
High 40 Med 100 Low 200 |
High 50 |
High 50 Med 100 Low 200 |
High 70 Med 140 Low 280 |
| Beam Angle (Spot / Flood) | 60°F | 90°F | 110°F | 60°F, 12°Red |
| System Weight | 254 gr | 265 gr | 265 gr | 254gr |
| Battery | 2 Cell Li-Ion | 2 Cell Li-Ion | 2 Cell Li-Ion | 2 Cell Li-Ion |
| Charger | 2 Amp | 12 volt | 12 volt | 12 volt |
| Charge Time (hrs) | 1:45 | 1:45 | 1:45 | 1:45 |
| Dimensions | 56mm x 104mm | 56mm x 104mm | 56mm x 104mm | 56mm x 104mm |
| MODELS | DIVE 1200SF | DIVE 2000S | DIVE 2000SF | DIVE 2500SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output (lumens) S=Spot F=Flood |
High 500 S / 1200F Med 250S / 600F Low 125S / 300F |
High 2000 Med 1000 Low 200 |
High 600S / 2000F |
High 1200S / 2500F |
| Run Time (mins) S=Spot F=Flood |
High 110 / 70 Med 220 / 140 Low 440 / 280 |
High 720 Med 180 Low 60 |
High 110 / 55 Med 220 / 110 Low 440 / 220 |
High 60 / 50 Med 120 / 100 Low 240 / 200 |
| Beam Angle | 12° / 60° | 8° | 12° / 60° | 12° / 60° |
| System Weight | 254 gr | 333 gr | 254 gr | 254 gr |
| Battery | 2 Cell Li-Ion | 2 Cell Li-Ion | 2 Cell Li-Ion | 2 Cell Li-Ion |
| Charger | 2 Amp | 2 Amp | 2 Amp | 2 Amp |
| Charge Time (hrs) | 2:30 | 2:30 | 2:30 | 2:30 |
| Dimensions | 56mm x 104mm | 56mm x 104mm | 56mm x 104mm | 56mm x 104mm |