ND22 Dive Light - 1300 Lumens Compact Bright Scuba Diving Torch, IP68 Waterproof Submersible Flashlight with 8-Degree Focused Narrow Beam for Underwater Exploration

The media could not be loaded. Odepro nailed it with the ND51. I am a professional diving instructor and when I'm not doing my job - I'm diving anyway - and always on the hunt for small, reliable, bright, long lasting lights.I have been using this light for a few weeks and wanted to share my impressions over two weekends worth of dives - one in a freshwater quarry -in mucky green water and one in over 100' feet of salt water for Megalodon tooth hunting off North Carolina.First impressions - this light is small, portable, bright, and absolutely pocket sized. Exactly what I want in a recreational light. For those that have used other brands - this is much smaller than similar Tovatech and BigBlue (1200NP) models. And with that smaller size - you get a brighter light - 2500 lumens (versus typically - 1200 lumens). The lens is slightly wider - and has 4 individual LEDs which means you get an even narrow beam - without a bright "hotspot" in the middle of the beam when it's illuminating something. Due to the size - it fits in the palm of my hand - and doesn't stick out - perfect.Looking at my pictures - you can see it cuts thru the green fog really well - illuminating under rocks 8-9 feet away. The latter pictures at at over 100' deep and it just absolutely lights up the scene in the limited light. (The camera slightly overexposed the scene - so it doesn't look as "dramatic" as it was).I'm learning about Odepro - and they are swinging way above their weight class to develop a 2500 lumen light in this size and capability - and for a cheaper price than competitors - count me shocked - and delighted. I will use this ongoing as a primary recreational light and a backup tech light. If I had to recommend a first dive light - i'd recommend the ND51 - over other brands. Until you start tech diving and need a canister light - this one will meet your needs indefinitely.Pros/Cons:Pros:1) Size - this is a smaller light than even a BigBlue 1200 model - shorter and lighter - it fits in any BCD pocket and stays in the palm of your hand easily2) Brightness - 2500 lumens in a narrow beam is more than enough light - and more than competitors offer in the size. People often go to "video lights" when they need more than 1000 lumens of light - which is not very useful as those lights illuminate a wide beam (150 degrees or more) versus a tight narrow beam. With this light - you put the light exactly where you want it every time.3) Battery life - this uses the 26850 battery - which is a slightly "fatter" version of the 18650 battery most lights use. Whatever your typical lights will do - these will last even longer. 26850 batteries pack a lot of power and last a long time. I did 3 dives at 45 min on my second weekend and it was still going strong. (Admittedly - i wasn't 100% of the time on max power - but a lot of the time I was. So in my test - it was all day battery life...which is wonderful).4) Accessories - everything you need is in the box. Light, battery, charger, o-ring spares, lanyard. You literally need nothing - I like it when manufacturers put in the extra bits. Thank you.5) Quality - THICK aluminum walls - and THICK glass on the lens. Plus a magnetic switch - so it won't leak. This is the proper way to build a light - the ocean is harsh - and a rugged light is key. Well done.Cons:1) Button (but not really) - if i had ONE wish - i would make the button a little less prominent -and recessed into the body. Just a preference. Some might argue you can find it by touch easier. It's a preference that's all. Not a real "con". I just love smooth barrels on my lights. Not a big deal actually.Overall - this is the most surprising choice in this category I've seen. It's small, it's reliable, it's bright, and it's my new go-to primary light. Save your money on other choices - this one gives you more light for less money than anyone else out there.

Chuncky light with great battery life and good video light output. This is a great flood light for video or night dives. Provides a nice even light that won't give you hotspots on your video footage, or a nice spread for night dives without attracting all the blood worms for blinding the creatures and your buddies. Battery life is excellent and it comes with a spare to have ready for the next dive with now down time to charge!

I was very impressed with the intensity of light. The beam is pretty narrow, but it really lights up little dark caverns, and pierces the silty water. I will definitely take it into shipwrecks or any overhead environment. Removing and putting in the battery is simplicity itself, and it charges up pretty quickly. I generally avoid running the battery completely down (and recharge after every dive), but so far I had not seen even a hint of low battery. After being off for a few minutes the light locks up, and you need to press the button for 3 seconds to turn it on. This prevents it from being turned on inside a bag/luggage, and is a nice feature, but can be confusing if you are not aware of it. Overall, I am very happy with it. Maybe not a primary light source on a deep cave penetration, but short of that, an excellent choice.[Edit] Adding a review for Odepro ND51 2500. Due to a quirk of Amazon, ND22 and ND51 are in one listing, so I only can post one review between these two products.Odepro ND51 is easily the brightest flashlight I had bought from Odepro. It comes with a custom battery and with its own battery charger. I took it on a fairly shallow but very murky dive (visibility ranged from 0-5') and it totally turned this gloom into daylight. I posted here a short video -- you can see how it lights up deep dark holes. With two of these bad boys, I would feel quite confident on a cave dive, and I am certainly taking it with me into my next wreck.One minor complaint: Unlike other Odepro lights I had tested, ND51 does not have a recessed button, so it might switch on accidentally inside a bag. This is a problem, not just because the battery might deplete (recharging is pretty fast), but because the flashlight might overheat. ND51 puts out so much power, it really should only be used under water. Of course the solution is easy: when you pack it in your travel bag, take the battery out.

I've had this light for 2 years and about 30 dives. I have had no trouble out of it whatsoever. I normally dive fresh water lakes and this light is bright enough to cut through the murky waters

The flashlight is exactly as described. On the plus side, this is bright and easy to use. Also it is compact and fits nicely in my BCD pocket. And it performed great on my dives.Things I did not like were that the button is not recessed and is easily pressed accidentally in my BCD pocket or luggage. At least one reviewer noted that when it is off for a while, the user must hold the button down for three seconds to activate in order to prevent turning it on with accidental button pushes. I checked, and my flashlight appears to NOT have this feature. Press the button normally and it turns on every time. So when I packed it for my return trip, I inserted the battery backward to so it did not accidentally turn on.Additionally, it does NOT use the more standard 18650. This is a tradeoff, as it has a good battery life. And it comes with a charger for the battery. Most divers have multiple torches for redundancy. One may prefer to have torches using the same battery type for convenience.This is a bright flashlight with a long battery life that performed great on the dives, with a few functional caveats.