OrcaTorch in South Africa
OrcaTorch was founded in 2014 by Carson Weng, who came from high-end flashlight manufacturing, and the company is based in Shenzhen, China. The range is lighting only: primary and backup torches, video lights, batteries and mounts. The D710's 21700 cell charges over USB-C, so no separate charger has to travel.
Choosing a torch
The D710 puts 3000 lumens into a narrow 6-degree beam from a single 21700 cell, in a 155 mm body that stows on a harness. The D570-GL pairs a 1500-lumen white beam with a green laser that shows as a straight line underwater, which helps when pointing something out to a buddy. For photography, the D710V MK2 combines white, red and ultraviolet in one head. See torches and dive lights and video lights.
Warranty and spares
OrcaTorch replaces a light with a manufacturing defect within 30 days and repairs it free within 12 months, and registering the light on OrcaTorch's site adds a year, accessories excluded. Spare 18650, 21700 and 26650 cells, mounts and straps are in torch accessories. Items marked Special Order are ordered in after purchase.
Questions we get asked
Where can I buy OrcaTorch dive lights in South Africa?
Scuba Evolution sells OrcaTorch torches, video lights and spares online and at Shop U44, Glenvista Shopping Centre, Johannesburg. Delivery is free anywhere in South Africa on orders of R1,500 and over, and R150 below that.
What warranty does an OrcaTorch light have?
OrcaTorch replaces a light with a manufacturing defect within 30 days of purchase and repairs it free within 12 months. Registering it on OrcaTorch's website adds another year, though not for accessories, and after that repairs are charged for parts.
What battery does the OrcaTorch D710 use?
A single 21700 cell, which charges over USB-C, so no separate charger is needed. Spare 21700 USB-C cells are sold separately.