Did I have high hopes that this light would be my new go-to video light? No, not really. OrcaTorch is not a huge brand name, and the price of the D910v was half the price of my current favorite lights, at $400. So how good could it really be?
But once I had it in hand, I was a little surprised at its high quality build; Aircraft-grade machined aluminum, and sturdy feeling.
I was also instantly happy with the on-off button, and it’s easy use. I know, that seems trivial, but for an underwater videographer that needs to be quick with the shots so that the critter doesn’t swim off, I was excited to put this light to the test.
So I did. During 4 1-hour dives, I used and abused the D910v, and documented the whole thing. Here is the full review video: