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Frequently Asked Questions:

Why do I need an underwater video light ?

Shooting video underwater is very different than topside photography. The challenges are low visibility, particles in the water, loss of color and more..

While a video light is advised in every type of video shooting, it is an absolute must in underwater videography. It is very easy to manipulate and enhance underwater still images but it is not so simple to enhance a video, this is why a video light is advised for every underwater shoot.

Here are the main advantages of using a video light underwater:

1) ADD LIGHT - The water itself and the floating particles in them absorb the light from the sun causing much lower light underwater that above even in sunny days. A video light simply adds synthetic light to the image.

2) ADD COLORS - The water acts as a blue filter , absorbing reds , yellow and warm colors causing images to be blueish and greyish. By using a video light, you would add a broad spectrum light , similar to the sun close to the object causing the real colors to be reflected back to your camera. The result is vibrant color photos.

3) ASSIST FOCUS -The water , lighting and particles might make it more difficult for the cameras auto focus to work smoothly and accurately , a video light can help significantly.

HALOGEN / LED

In the past, halogen bulbs were the most popularly used lights but today when the improvement of LED lights, most of the new lights are using LED. LED is more efficient and therefore has more battery life, generates less heat and is far more reliable. The downsides are that it is currently more expensive and it's light is not as "real" in terms of its spectrum as Halogen lights.

FLOOD / SPOT - BEAM ANGLE

A wide beam angle will spread the light over a large surface thus reducing the amount of light at a given point. A narrow beam angle will focus the light to a small circle with a greater intensity. As such, dive lights are usually narrow beamed to allow searching for objects and lighting to a distance to show the way. Video lights are usually with a wide beam to light as much of the frame as possible.
Many modern lights today offer a dual set of LED's to allow switching between Flood and Spot underwater. Some lights like the Light and Motion GoBe allow switching light heads above water for different uses.

Can I shoot stills shots underwater with a Video Light ?

Generally, yes, it is possible but bear in mind that video lights, even very powerful ones with 2000 lumens are not nearly as powerful as a strobe. A rule of thumb is for a basic GN 20 strobe to be equivalent to 6000-8000 Lumens of light.

As such , if your primary goal is shooting stills, a strobe is much more recommended. You are better off having a basic strobe and basic video light than a powerful video light only.

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  1. Big Blue Black Molly V (2900 Lumens) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: BB-AL2900XWP-BK
    Big Blue Black Molly V AL2900XWP-II Underwater Video Light featuring 2900 Lumens with Ball Mount and 120 Deg Beam.
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    $349.99
  2. Light and Motion StellaPro Aquaterra Kit (High (10000), Medium (5000), Low (500) Lumens) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: LM-850-0523-A
    Light and Motion StellaPro Aquaterra Kit 850-0523-A Underwater Video Light featuring High (10000), Medium (5000), Low (500) Lumens with Ball Mount and 120° (flood), 120° (native), 25° - 120° (range) Beam.
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    $1,799.99
  3. Big Blue AL1800XWP (1800 Lumens) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: BB-AL1800XWP
    Big Blue AL1800XWP AL1800XWP Underwater Video Light featuring 1800 Lumens with Ball Mount and 120 Deg Beam.
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    $289.99
  4. Kraken Ring Light 1000 (1000 Lumens) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: IT-RING-1000
    Kraken Ring Light 1000 Ring-1000 Underwater Video Light featuring 1000 Lumens with 67mm and 90 Deg Beam.
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    $229.00
  5. Kraken Ring Light 3000 (3000 Burst / 1800 Constant Lumens) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: IT-RING-3000
    Kraken Ring Light 3000 Ring-3000 Underwater Video Light featuring 3000 Burst / 1800 Constant Lumens with 67mm and 90 Deg Beam.
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    $349.00
  6. Backscatter MW-4300 (Max Lumens Wide: 4300, Max Lumens Macro: 1300 Lumens) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: BS-MW-4300
    Backscatter MW-4300 BS-MW-4300 Underwater Video Light featuring Max Lumens Wide: 4300, Max Lumens Macro: 1300 Lumens with Fiber optic and 85 degrees Beam.
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    $499.00
  7. Backscatter MW-4300 (Max Lumens Wide: 4300, Max Lumens Macro: 1300 Lumens) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: BS-MW-4300-COMBO
    Backscatter MW-4300 BS-MW-4300-COMBO Underwater Video Light featuring Max Lumens Wide: 4300, Max Lumens Macro: 1300 Lumens with Fiber optic and 85 degrees Beam.
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    $648.00
  8. Dual SOLA Video 2500 Flood - Mounted on a LM Action Tray Light Set
    SKU: LM-850-0312-B
    Underwater Lighting Package with Dual SOLA Video 2500 Flood - Mounted on a LM Action Tray. Learn More
    $649.00
  9. Kraken Hydra 2500 V2 (2500-Lumen) Underwater Video Light
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    Kraken Hydra 2500 V2 (2500-Lumen) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: KR-HYDRA-2500V2
    Kraken Hydra 2500 V2 Underwater Video Light -- KR-HYDRA-2500V2 featuring a 2500-Lumen Flood, 2500 Lumen Burst Mode and 1500 Lumen Spot, with Flood\Red\Blue\Green\U\Burst Light Modes Learn More
    was $325.00 Special Price $299.00

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  10. Big Blue VL4600P (4600 Lumens) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: BB-VL4600P
    The 10th Anniversary Edition VL4600P is a compact yet powerful, all-purpose video light. It is best suited for video purposes with a 120 Deg beam angle and 4600 lumen strength Learn More
    $429.99
  11. Weefine WFS07 Underwater Strobe and Video Light Combined
    SKU: WF-S07-B
    Compact underwater strobe (GN 22) and combined video light (3000 lumens, CRI 90) Learn More
    $599.00
  12. Dual SOLA Video 2500 Flood for Gopro -  Mounted on a LM Action Tray Light Set with Backscatter Lens
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    Dual SOLA Video 2500 Flood for Gopro - Mounted on a LM Action Tray Light Set with Backscatter Lens
    SKU: MOZ-SOLA2500PKG-BK-GOPRO
    Underwater Lighting Package with Dual SOLA Video 2500 Flood - Mounted on a LM Action Tray with Backscatter Gopro close up and macro lens Learn More
    was $929.00 Special Price $899.00

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  13. Big Blue CF450M (450 Lumens) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: BB-CF450M
    Big Blue CF450M BB-CF450M Underwater Video Light featuring 450 Lumens with Handheld and Adjustable 7° to 37° Beam.
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    $119.99
  14. Light and Motion SOLA Dive 2500 S/F FC Black (2500 Lumens) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: LM-850-0361
    Light and Motion SOLA Dive 2500 S/F FC Black 850-0361-A Underwater Video Light featuring 2500 Lumens with and Flood 60 Deg / Spot 12 Deg Beam.
    The most compact light on the market with unparalleled performance and features Learn More
    $499.99
  15. Big Blue VTL8000P (8000 Lumens) Underwater Video Light
    SKU: BB-VTL8000P
    Big Blue VTL8000P VTL8000P Underwater Video Light featuring 8000 Lumens with Ball Mount and 120 Deg Wide Beam / 10 Deg Narrow Beam Beam.
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    $759.99
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