Opinion on DR H10 and H24 Hid Lights

[Diver Joe]

If anyone has an DR H24 light that they use frequently I'd like to know if it is worth the extra money over the H10. I've owned a DR MR11 HID light on a single MLS cannister but my last bulb just blew and the batteries are on their last leg so I'm considering upgrading to a new one but can't decide. If you have owned or used both I'd like to hear your opinion.

Thanks

[Major Restriction]

I own the DR 24W HID and the UK Sunspot 10W HID. I'm not sure if there are significant differences in illumination between the Sunspot and the DR 10W HID, but I will say that the 24W is much brighter (which one would suspect) than the 10W Sunspot. The 24W is great because has a movable reflector that allows for focusing the beaqm, so I can get a really wide beam to illuminate a large part of a cave, or a smaller focused beam for penetration.

HTH

[phreaticus]

PM me, I have a photo, taken UNDERWATER (as opposed to some comparisons taken in air?)...the difference in the 24 compared to the 10 is clear![/img]

[Diver Joe]

PM sent.

[stairman]

I dove last weekend with my DR 10watt hid,and my buddy had his24 watt hid.I saw first hand the brightness difference.His was quite a bit brighter for sure,where the beam actually hit.But as far as illuminating the cave better as a whole,personally I cant see spending the extra money for it.However if money wasent an issue,Id buy one and use my 10 watt as a backup.

[Diver Joe]

Just wanted to thank all those who gave input.