GEAR TESTS: KELDAN VIDEO 8XR AMBIENT CYAN UNDERWATER LIGHT REVIEW

Keldan Video 8XR Ambient Cyan Underwater Video Light

JAMES EMERY
Media Marketing ManagerBackscatter Underwater Video & Photo

The Keldan 8XR Ambient video lights are a game-changer for underwater videographers aiming to capture footage that looks as natural as it feels. What sets these lights apart is their unique cyan-spectrum output, which closely matches the ambient light found at 6m / 20ft. This results in beautifully balanced footage with colors that remain true to life—unlike traditional video lights that have a different color temperature to the surrounding ambient light.

What’s even more impressive is their performance at deeper depths. At 25m / 82ft, I’m still able to achieve vivid, accurate colors simply by performing a custom white balance on my Sony camera with the Keldans turned on. This level of color fidelity and natural-looking illumination elevates the final video quality and makes the Keldan 8XR Ambient lights an essential tool for any serious underwater filmmaker.

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