LED technology and advancements in the manufacture of batteries have enhanced the functionality of dive lights. With adjustable beam dive lights, you can explore underwater environments in a unique and fulfilling way regardless of whether you are a daytime or nighttime diver. Under normal circumstances, the human eye can see up to 180 degrees. However, you can only see up to 100 degrees when you are underwater. This is why an adjustable beam comes in handy – you can adjust it depending on the diving conditions that you are experiencing.
These types of lights offer you versatility and additional power; in many cases, they’re brighter that the average dive light. The amount you can adjust the beam will vary depending on the light you choose – some are only adjustable by a few degrees, while others can switch from spot beam to wide beam with ease.
How Adjustable Beam Lights Work
You can set an adjustable beam dive light depending on where you are diving. You can adjust the beam to anywhere between seven and twelve degrees if you are cave diving, wreck diving, in an area with limited visibility, or just need a spot beam. For recreational diving, you can set it between twelve and twenty degrees. In most cases, you will need to set it to 75 degrees when diving during the day. If you are into photography, a light that is adjustable between 90 and 140 degrees is ideal. At this angle, you have a wide beam light that will light up the object you want to shoot. You should note that as you adjust the beam wider, it will travel a shorter distance.
The most suitable adjustable beam light, in this case, is the Tovatec Fusion series. It uses a reflector lens that allows you to adjust the light to as low as 12 degrees and as high as 100 degrees. You can make these adjustments with a push and pull of the lens.
