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(based on 33 ratings)
Brand: Underwater Kinetics
Located in: Add-On Gear, Lights
The C8 eLED Plus is designed to Underwater Kinetics' high standards for waterproof lights in safety and function. It starts with a unique dual power electronic circuit to control the matched pair of 5-watt white LEDs. Polarized battery contact plates make it possible to interchange individual battery cells and rechargeable packs as well as prevent potentially dangerous reverse battery insertion. The rubber lens guard, non-breakable locking switch and interchangeable handles are examples of diver hardened construction throughout. Last but not least, the C8 eLED Plus is brightest in its class, perfect for piercing the darkness and looking into the great unknown.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.6 stars
(based on 33 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Compact(12), High intensity(28), Long bulb life(19), Reliable(22), Well-focused(16)
Cons:
Heavy(5)
Best Uses:
Cave diving(3), Close-up viewing(18), Extreme depths(7), Night diving(6), Professional(8)
Describe Yourself:
Advanced diver(20), Divemaster(6), Recreational diver(7)
 
"Best Light ever"
By Diving RobVerified Reviewer from Newark, DE on 10/1/2009
Pros:
High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Well-Focused
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

This is a great product. The bright light shows many colors that you normally wouldnt see.

Service & Delivery comments:

The delivery came much sooner then expected. Only 2 days. The service was amazing. They priced matched another online website with a little extra off!!!!!

 
Great Light!!!
By PI StephenVerified Purchaser from Quezon City, Philippines on 6/10/2009
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life
Best Uses:
Cave Diving, Night Diving, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I am very happy with the light. It's compact with very high performance. In short I am very happy with it and you will be to!!!

 
Very Reliable, great light
By JayVerified Purchaser from Gresham Oregon on 5/4/2009
Pros:
High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Cave Diving, Night Diving, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I really love this light, the only thing I might want to see improved on this light is its beam focus, but then again for night diving the broader diffused bean is a plus.

 
Works as expected
By JayVerified Reviewer from Gresham, Oregon on 4/29/2009
Pros:
High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Cons:
Diffused light beam
Best Uses:
Cave Diving, Close-Up Viewing, Night Diving, Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I like this light, but I wish it had the concentrated beam of an HID. But this light uses no where near as much battery life, and the long lasting bulb life of LED technology, to me, far outweigh the benefits of HID.

 
Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED
By Dive BuddyVerified Purchaser from Oceanside, CA on 3/8/2009
Pros:
High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Night Diving
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

Works Great!

 
Solid light, but....
By MikeVerified Purchaser from Tampa on 8/21/2008
Pros:
Diffuse pattern, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life
Cons:
Long term maintenance
Best Uses:
Night Diving, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

LED is great for night because of the diffused and even light pattern. This light performs well, but glad for the lifetime warranty...have had two die in 18 months, but both were replaced.

 
Great Light, would buy again!
By JoeVerified Purchaser from Kissimmee, Florida on 8/7/2008
Pros:
High Intensity, Reliable
Best Uses:
Night Dives, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

Great light for night dives. No worries. Everything I expected and more.

 
Nice!
By Beachtown77Verified Reviewer from San Diego on 6/27/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

The only light I have seen that is better was my night diver course trainers light. He paid $1400 for his. It was like following a car below water. If you dont want to pay that amount this is the way to go. I was able to see great in low visibility.

 
Sun in your hand
By GardVerified Purchaser from Oslo, Norway on 5/19/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

Good light with strong beam. The light is small and lightweight. Perfect as main light and/or secondary light. The capacity on the 8 C cell batteries are good.

 
UK LED+ Dive Light
By JRSVerified Purchaser from Dyer, IN on 5/18/2008
Pros:
Excellent spot coverage, High Intensity, High low settings, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
No apparent cons
Best Uses:
Night Dives, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

This light is far better than any conventional light. The advanced LED system provides a broad, white UW spot the is bright enough to illuminate a large area & yet is not too bright so as to introduce discomfort to the nocturnal sea life. The light has a hi & low power setting so that output can be tailored to the situation.

 
It shines
By JudyVerified Purchaser from Sydney, Australia on 5/15/2008
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long battery life, Reliable
Cons:
Not well focused
Best Uses:
Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

An outer black plastic knob in centre of the front lens causes beam dispersion.
Same knob also unbalances the torch if happens to be placed lens down.

 
powerful light, better than most
By sander8Verified Purchaser from Laguna Beach, CA on 5/15/2008
Pros:
High Intensity, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

More powerful than any light I have seen except the tech diver canister lights, HID, etc. A great light.

 
Great Light
By Daddy DiverVerified Purchaser from Idaho, USA on 4/8/2008
Pros:
High Intensity, Well-Focused
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

In the past I had always rented and this light is far superior to anything else I've used. The only problem was my own inexperience in not compensating for the weight of the light. Will not be a problem on my next night dive.

 
I can't believe...
By TweekVerified Reviewer from Vancouver, BC on 3/15/2008
Pros:
High Intensity
Best Uses:
Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I cant' believe I didn't see this site sooner...I paid [$] CA for this exact light though it is very good for the cold water diving that I do.

 
Indestructable bolt of lighting
By JoiVerified Purchaser from Reykjavik, Iceland on 3/5/2008
Pros:
High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

Great light, the spread of the beam is wide suits me perfectly for underwater photography. Sure 8x C cells are heavy, but I've gotten used to it now and for the price it's a bargain.

Service & Delivery comments:

Excellent delivery, thank you Leisure Pro.

 
Great primary dive light
By AKAVerified Reviewer from Evanston, IL on 2/18/2008
Pros:
High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
Poor handle design
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I recently used this dive light for my dive trip and found it to be an exceptionally bright light for night diving (tropical) even with LED technology. It is compact and efficient, both features which I like a lot. The only qualm I have with it is how the handle fits onto the main body of the light -- via a screw which tightens against the main plastic body. I noticed that this causes scratches and dents in the plastic body, which I was not too happy with. I would have preferred a small metallic divet in the main body into which the screw fits into and does not damage the external plastic housing. Hopefully, this can be alleviated with some nylon tip stainless steel screws.

 
Great light
By NismoVerified Purchaser from Newark, DE on 11/12/2007
Pros:
High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

Bought two of these lights for myself and my wife, after considering another brand that is very similar. We did a recent trip to Bonaire, and loved these lights. They were by far the brightest lights. Being that this was my second ever real night dive, I felt very comfortable due to the amount of light given. A nice, intense center with a very wide, nicely lit spread. To get the most out of the light you still needed to be fairly close to see nice full color, which is probably true for all lights. The further away from the reflector, everything was blue which is normal. However it softly lit up a very wide beam pattern that you could see details well. The light penetrates very well and spreads out nicely a good distance, giving you a good idea of what is around making me feel a lot more comfortable then on my previous night dive a year ago. Not as focused of a beam as one of the guys diving with me who had a HID but his also cost 3 times more. We dove for about one hour and there was no sign of the light output dropping. Did a night snorkel with my wife which was also about one hour and my light output was equal to hers, and her light had not been used yet.

 
Light up the night
By dive docVerified Purchaser from St Petersburg, FL on 11/9/2007
Pros:
Adjustible pistol grip, High Intensity, Stays cool
Best Uses:
Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

Much brighter than our other C-8 lights. We were able to see marine life a good 30 feet away on a night dive. The pistol grip handle can be adjusted a bit, though there is a risk of damaging the housing if the adjusting screw is over-tightened. It has a little gadget the clips to the front of the lens to dissipate heat, keeping the lens cool. This is helpful if you need the light on the surface.

 
Compared it against the D8 halogen bulb.
By No NicknameVerified Purchaser from Clarkston, MI on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I brought along a buddies UK D8 halogen light for comparison... While on the surface the D8 was significantly brighter the yellow color light scattered under the water. The white light of the LED illuminated better and the size/weight were better too. We dove in pretty clear water only to about 40 feet, so I am interested too see how much better it will work in more murky water.

 
Sunlight eLED review
By intern1stVerified Purchaser from Roseburg, Oregon on 11/8/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

Very bright light. Battery life was much longer than anticipated. Highly recommend this product.

 
This a GREAT dive light
By Scuba SteveVerified Purchaser from Hot Springs AR on 11/8/2007
Pros:
High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

This is the best dive light I've ever owned

 
Excellent
By PatVerified Purchaser from Des Moines, IA on 11/8/2007
Pros:
High Intensity, Reliable
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

This is the best light I've used.

 
Tojisha
By TojishaVerified Purchaser from Narragansett, RI on 11/8/2007
Pros:
High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
Poor trigger lock design
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

This light is both intense and reliable. I've used it on many night dives and in low visibility conditions. The beam is well-focused with no "bright spots" and the colors brought out are much truer than cheaper incandescent bulbs. The only probelm I have is with the poor placement of the locking trigger mechanism. The lock feels flimsy and is on the bottom of the trigger (it slides down to allow you to use the high or low beam). Even with this problem, I strongly recommend using this light!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great light for dark situations
By nwscubamomVerified Purchaser from Pacific NW - Washington on 10/10/2007
Pros:
Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Cons:
Bulky, Heavy, Not bright enough
Best Uses:
Dark situations, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Scientific Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I needed something a bit brighter than my C4 LED light for night and day diving. I always dive with a light since it can get dark in the Pacific NW below 40 feet in the middle of the day due to algae blooms. This light IS brighter, but it's pretty useless (as is the C4 LED) in situations with a lot of ambient light. The light is not focused but rather a broad wide beam. Overall a great light, but due to its bulk, I often opt for a smaller light depending on what other equipment I'm carrying.

 
Light The Way
By JimVerified Purchaser from Dyer, IN on 10/10/2007
Pros:
High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Recreational
Describe Yourself:
20 years experience, Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

Pure white light and flood focus make this light an excellent choice for exploring sections of reef on night dives.

Price is very reasonable for what you get.

 
Excellent Dive Light
By JohnLSVerified Purchaser from Redmond, WA on 9/26/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver, Beginner, Divemaster, Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

This is a great dive light. Much, much better than my old halogen light. And the battery life is phenomenal.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very good
By El CidVerified Purchaser from Florida on 9/25/2007
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

Very good all purpose light. Bright and very white (no yellowish tint). Been rugged and reliable thus far. Only complaint is the three-way switch mechanism that moves from low intensity beam to "off" to high intensity beam. It's a little difficult to manipulate with one hand. But otherwise, a good buy.

 
compact easy to use
By scottyedogVerified Purchaser from columbus, oh on 9/24/2007
Pros:
Compact, Reliable
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Divemaster
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

overall this was a really good light. when it is compared to the "sunlight" versions of the UK lights, there is a noticable difference in how things appear underwater. But for the price, this one is really a good deal.

 
Great Light
By WetwatVerified Purchaser from Hilmar, CA on 9/20/2007
Pros:
Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I was thinking of buying a Light canon from UK but the bulbs are known to be fragile and expensive... so I picked this light up. One word, GREAT! Good color lots of light spread over a wide area and it's just about bomb proof. It last at least twice as long as any of my other dive lights.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Love the light
By GregVerified Purchaser from Hermiston, OR on 9/20/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I bought the C8 eLED Plus on the recommendation of my dive instructor who used one. I used it on a dive vacation to Cozumel this summer. Even though visibility is generally really good, the light was great for bringing out colors and looking into holes a crvices. So far I really like the light. It seems to be reliable, although I don't have enough experience with it yet to judge bulb life, etc. I do like the fact that it brings out truer colors with greater intensity than some other lights I've used.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great value for a good light!
By ChevaYEA!Verified Purchaser from Seattle, WA on 9/11/2007
Pros:
Compact, Long battery life, Long Bulb Life, Reliable
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver, Beginner, Recreational Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I was on a budget and this light was a fantastic purchase. Long battery life and totally reliable!

 
Brightest LED Ever!!!!!
By Hawaiian DiverVerified Reviewer from Seattle, Washington on 5/29/2007
Pros:
Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Best Uses:
Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
Advanced Diver
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I Dive In The Pacific Northwest Which Has Some of the Harshest & Darkest Diving Conditions Around. Truly a Dive Light Worth Praising For It's Reliability, High Intensity LED Bright Light, and Durability. I Use To Dive a HID Dive Light But Could Not Count On It...I Had To Cancel The Dive Several Times Because of Reliability. Now I Have a Light That Will Be There When I Need It The Most.

 
Way better than the shockwave led!!!!!!!
By kyle the cool diver from St. Paul, Minnesota on 4/7/2007
Pros:
can take a beating, Compact, High Intensity, Long Bulb Life, Reliable, Well-Focused
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
awesome for wrecks, Close-Up Viewing, Extreme Depths, Professional, Recreational
Describe Yourself:
course director
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Underwater Kinetics Underwater Kinetics Sunlight "C8 eLED Plus" Dive Light with Pistol Grip:

I dive in the great lakes and whenever i need a light that will last ne forever i use this lite. unparalelled performance. white and as bright as the sun Awesome!!!!!!!!

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