OrcaTorch - a decade shining light on the underwater world

Subject: OrcaTorch - a decade shining light on the underwater world

(Photo: Tom St George)

First formed in 2014, OrcaTorch has come to be recognised as one of the leading brands in scuba diving torches and underwater lighting – here’s why

"Inspired by the mighty Orca, a symbol of power and intelligence, the name OrcaTorch embodies our dedication to crafting top-notch underwater lighting solutions and encapsulates our commitment to designing and manufacturing durable and reliable dive lights to illuminate the depths of the ocean and guide its explorers."

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2014 – The journey begins

The powerful D550 was OrcaTorch’s first design (Photo: @joesjunglegym/TikTok)

Since our inception in 2014, OrcaTorch has been dedicated to merging state-of-the-art technology with robust engineering to satisfy the stringent demands of underwater enthusiasts and professionals.

Our inaugural dive light, the OrcaTorch D550, a compact 1,000-lumen model with a tail magnetic switch, was launched that same year and has remained a top choice for basic primary torches in recreational diving.

OrcaTorch D550

2016 – OrcaTorch wins Best Design Award

The award-winning OrcaTorch D630 dive light is a favourite among cave divers (Photo: Brenda de Vries)

Our pioneering product, the D620 canister dive light, secured the Best Design Award on its debut in 2016. This durable, high-lumen dive light quickly earned a reputation for its exceptional performance and reliability, helping to establish our brand as a symbol of quality and innovation within the diving community.

Three years later, we introduced our flagship canister light model, the OrcaTorch D630, designed for both sidemount and backmount diving with the innovative adjustable cord angle feature.

It is a great honour that the D630 was chosen as the 2023 Annual Award for instructors and instructor trainers from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Korea by SDI, TDI, ERDI, and PFI China.

OrcaTorch D630

2018 – Flagship video lights

The 910V is great as both a video light or hand-held device (Photo: Tom St George)

With continued growth, OrcaTorch made significant investments in research and development, leading to the introduction of our flagship video light, the OrcaTorch D910V series.

The D910V lights perfectly integrate the state-of-the-art magnetic charging technology with ergonomic design, which brought innovation to underwater illumination and greatly improved the experience for both divers and underwater photographers.

OrcaTorch D910V

2020 – A major milestone

The D710 is OrcaTorch’s top-selling dive light (Photo: Brenda de Vries)

A major milestone was marked in 2020 by the launch of our top-selling dive light, the OrcaTorch D710. The compact, palm-sized device serves as a primary light for recreational diving and a backup for technical dives, its industry-leading 3,000-lumen turbo mode and USB-C battery setting a new standard in functionality and power design.

The innovation behind the D710 underscores our commitment to enhancing divers’ experiences through state-of-the-art technology.

OrcaTorch D710

2022 – Global presence secured

The OrcaTorch D710 series

In 2020 we broadened our global reach, with products utilised by professional divers and underwater explorers in more than 100 countries and regions.

This expansion reinforced our status as a leading brand in the diving industry – it’s now easy to find a local shop to buy your OrcaTorch.

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2024 – Ten years of OrcaTorch

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, OrcaTorch remains committed to advancing underwater lighting technology. Our focus on innovation, coupled with a dedication to quality and user experience, has cemented our status as a preferred choice for scuba diving professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.

The OrcaTorch vision for the future

The D710 is a favourite of both recreational and technical divers (Photo: Choy Xu)

At OrcaTorch, we’ve always believed that every beam of light has its unique story. Over the past decade, we’ve borne witness to countless divers’ enjoyment of peace and freedom in the underwater world, and their courage to explore the unknown.

In the years ahead, we’ll still be dedicated to inspiring more people with good lighting products to discover the joy and unknown beneath the waves.

You’re warmly welcome to know more about us…

Learn more at www.orcatorch.com

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Subject: OrcaTorch - a decade shining light on the underwater world

First formed in 2014, OrcaTorch has come to be recognised as one of the leading brands in scuba diving torches and underwater lighting – here’s why