UNDERWATER KINETICS Light Cannon 100 (HID)

Circa Early 2000's

A high-intensity discharge (HID) dive light designed for primary underwater use. While primarily a diving tool, its rugged construction makes it suitable for several specific use cases:

1. Primary Night Diving

This is the light's core purpose. The 450-lumen HID beam is designed to pierce through "milky" or sediment-heavy water, providing a daylight-balanced (6000°K) beam that restores natural colors to reefs and marine life at depths where red light is typically lost.

2. Underwater Videography & Photography

Because HID lamps provide a high color-rendering index similar to sunlight, this light was a favorite for early underwater videographers. Some came with snap-on wide-angle filters (30-40 degrees) to soften and spread the beam, preventing "hot spots" in camera frames.

3. Wreck and Cave Exploration

The non-corroding ABS body and heavy-duty rubber lens guard are built to withstand impacts against rock or metal. The locking switch is a critical safety feature here, ensuring the light won't accidentally turn off if bumped or turn on in a gear bag and overheat.

4. Search and Recovery

Public safety divers and SAR teams use this light because of its reliability and the pistol grip design, which allows for easy handling while wearing thick neoprene or drysuit gloves.

5. Technical Deck/All-Weather Use

While it is water-cooled (meaning it is best used submerged to prevent the HID bulb from overheating during long burns), its IP68-style ruggedness makes it an excellent high-power spotlight for use on boats in heavy rain, spray, or fog where standard flashlights might fail.

Key Specifications

• Brightness: Approximately 450 lumens.

• Light Source: 10-watt or 12.5-watt HID Metal Halide lamp with a color temperature of 6000°K, mimicking sunlight.

• Battery Type: Typically powered by 8 C-cell alkaline batteries. It is also compatible with rechargeable NiCad or NiMH battery packs.

• Burn Time: 3–4 hours on alkaline batteries; approximately 2 hours on a NiCad pack.

• Depth Rating: Waterproof up to 500 feet (150 meters).

• Dimensions: Roughly 8.2" x 3.2" (20.8 cm x 8.1 cm).

Notable Features

• HID Technology: Emits up to three times more light per watt than standard xenon or halogen lamps, allowing the beam to travel farther through water.

• Interchangeable Grips: Features a dovetail handle attachment that allows for either pistol or lantern grips, or mounting to a photo/video arm.

• Locking Switch: Equipped with a non-breakable locking switch to prevent accidental activation during transport.

Included Accessories:

• Removable Pistol Grip.

• Diver's Wrist Lanyard.

• Underwater Kinetics UK 800 Rechargeable Battery Pack (NiCad).

• LC-100 Wide Angle Filter.

Accessories Available Separately (please inquire):

• Replacement Underwater Kinetics10W HID Lamp Module (12437).

• Spare Underwater Kinetics UK 800 Rechargeable Battery Pack (NiCad).

NOTE: 2-Units available.

(H-17.5cm x W-7.5cm x D-20.5cm)