{"product_id":"kraken-sports-hydra-5000-video-light","title":"Kraken Sports Hydra 5k Video Light","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Kraken Sports Hydra 5000 is a compact underwater video light delivering 5,000 lumens of continuous white output with a wide 120° beam, CRI 90 color rendering, and a 5600K color temperature. Designed for underwater photographers and videographers, it combines strong primary illumination with White, Red, Green, Blue, UV, RGB, Burst, and safety lighting modes in a relatively compact package.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nA glove-friendly push-button rotary dial provides 11 power levels, mode selection, and battery-level indication from a single control. The Hydra 5000 is depth rated to 100 m \/ 330 ft, uses a rechargeable 3 x 18650 battery pack with USB-C charging, and can produce up to 6,000 lumens in fiber-optic-triggered Burst mode for compatible still-photo setups.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderwater video and photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-angle reef and wreck imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacro and close-focus photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight diving and low-light shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescence and creative color lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera trays where compact size and underwater weight matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5000-Lumen Continuous Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful primary white illumination for underwater video and photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6000-Lumen Burst Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiber-optic-triggered brightness boost for compatible still-photography setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120° Flood Beam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide white beam provides broad, even coverage without a narrow spotlight pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCRI 90:\u003c\/strong\u003e High color-rendering performance helps reproduce natural-looking colors in underwater footage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5600K Color Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daylight-style white output provides a neutral lighting base for underwater imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull WRGBU Lighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes White, Red, Green, Blue, UV, and RGB lighting options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual RGB Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows custom color mixing for creative underwater video and photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisco Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically cycles through RGB colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11 Power Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine brightness adjustment lets you balance output, exposure, and battery life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush-Button Rotary Dial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotate to adjust power and press to cycle through lighting modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery-Level Indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated into the control dial for convenient pre-dive and in-use monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Pulsing Strobe, SOS, and Rapid Blink modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 m \/ 330 ft Depth Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for recreational and advanced underwater imaging applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kraken Sports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydra 5000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underwater Video Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous White Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5000 Lumens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurst Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6000 Lumens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Beam Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCRI:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5600K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, Red, Green, Blue, UV, RGB, Disco Mode, Burst \u0026amp; 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The light synchronizes with the camera's built-in flash to produce a brief increase in brightness timed with the shutter.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nKraken Sports notes that Burst mode is not a replacement for a dedicated xenon strobe. Its light duration is longer than a conventional photographic strobe, but it can provide additional illumination for slower-moving subjects and macro photography compared with continuous lighting alone.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery \u0026amp; Runtime\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAt maximum 5,000-lumen output, Kraken Sports rates the Hydra 5000 for approximately 40 minutes of burn time. Reducing output to 80%, or approximately 4,000 lumens, extends the rated runtime to approximately 60 minutes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe light uses a dedicated rechargeable 3 x 18650 wrapped battery pack and supports USB-C charging.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRemote Control \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Hydra 5000 is compatible with the optional Kraken Sports RC02 Remote Control, allowing light output to be adjusted without reaching directly for the light. Kraken Sports also offers the FB04 Float for reducing underwater tray weight and a fiber-optic cable for Burst mode synchronization.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKraken Sports Hydra 5000 Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRechargeable Battery Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharger \/ AC Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYS Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare O-Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC02 Remote Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFB04 Float\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiber-Optic Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera or Underwater Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera Tray or Arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does CRI 90 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCRI, or Color Rendering Index, describes how accurately a light reproduces colors compared with a reference light source. A CRI of 90 helps the Hydra 5000 reproduce more natural-looking colors in underwater photos and video.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 120° beam angle mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA 120° beam spreads light across a wide area, making it well suited to wide-angle video and photography where even coverage is more useful than a narrow spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between continuous and Burst output?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Hydra 5000 produces up to 5,000 lumens continuously for video and general lighting. Burst mode briefly increases output to 6,000 lumens when triggered through a compatible fiber-optic camera setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Burst mode the same as an underwater strobe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Kraken Sports specifically notes that Burst mode is not a conventional xenon strobe. Its flash duration is longer, so it is not intended to freeze fast motion in the same way as a dedicated photographic strobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKraken Sports rates the Hydra 5000 for approximately 40 minutes at full 5,000-lumen output and approximately 60 minutes at 80% power, or about 4,000 lumens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the Hydra 5000 be controlled remotely?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is compatible with the optional Kraken Sports RC02 Remote Control, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep can the Hydra 5000 be used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe light is rated to 100 meters \/ 330 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include mounting hardware?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 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