On a recent dive in the crisp Norwegian waters, I finally got the chance to really test out the Weefine WF079 Smart Torch. Until then I have had it in local waters and one trip to the Red Sea, but never had time to do an intense test.
And wow, what a versatile little light! Whether you’re after razor-sharp macro shots or a dreamy snoot effect to isolate your subject, this compact powerhouse does it all.
I mainly used the TG-7 camera from Olympus. So I was able to get really close to things without much hassle, and I often combine the light with the new Weefine Ring Light 3000 (WFRL3000). The reason I did this was that the snoot is really bright, and if I were not able to measure the light exactly in the spot, the exposure could go off, and the snoot beam over-exposed.
So with the Ring Light, I could lighten the shadows and even out the contrast.
It also had the effect that the background was not completely black, but only subtle… which gave a great effect.
More than just a small light
The Smart Torch isn’t just a great focus light (1200 lumen strong, mind you), it doubles beautifully as a video light or focus light and—here’s the best part—a fantastic snoot setup. Using the WFA61 Snoot Lens, I was able to create dramatic spot lighting that brought out details in my subjects like never before.
It is also possible to add the WFA62 Multicolor Filter and Snoot System into the mix, and you’re set for some real creative play—colored highlights, textured lighting, and complete control over how your scene is lit… I did not use this on this trip, but it is something that I look forward digging into.
This is SO easy to travel with
Another win? It’s super travel-friendly. Lightweight, compact, and runs on a single 21700 battery (included, of course), this kit was ready to go right out of the box.
And if you’re into flash photography, the Smart Torch even supports a flash boost function via fiber optic connection—ideal when you need a little extra pop in your frame.
Fixed with a flexarm
Let me be clear… I am not the biggest fan of flexarms. But I wanted to keep this setup lite… so I just added a single flexarm to hold the snoot. I could also have held it in my hands, but with the small pictures I was making, it was important that I could keep the light very still… so it was a good solution.
So, from handheld snoot experiments to mounted setups, this light gave me all the flexibility I needed to make the shooting I wanted. And yes, a flash will always freeze the moment and keep your images sharp, but they also tend to take up more room and make it harder to get that special shot.
The pictures in this post are just a small taste of what’s possible when tech meets creativity below the surface.
Whether you’re shooting critters, textures, or just playing with beams of light in the dark—this snoot kit is absolutely worth a spot in your dive bag.
What do you need?
If you wish a light of your own, the base light is the Smart Torch (WF079)
But it also comes as a KIT, with the lens and the snoot (WFA61)
The extended KIT with both lens, large snoot, and filter/snoot kit is called: (WF095)
Get help and overview
You can get the full overview in our webshop, and you are always welcome to contact us for more info and good advice on how to mount the snoot.
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