Underwater Video Light Evaluation: Delving into the Brilliance of SeaLife Sea Dragon 5000+
Unleashing the Spectacle of the Underwater Realm: SeaLife's Sea Dragon 5000+
Strap yourself in for an exhilarating dive into the world of SeaLife's latest lighting powerhouse, the Sea Dragon 5000+. A radiant upgrade from the original Sea Dragon 5000F, this badboy boasts a 5000 lumen output (cranking it up to an eye-popping 6000 lumens for two minutes), making it a go-to for both wide-angle and macro video enthusiasts. Let's take a plunge and explore what this colossal underwater workhorse has in store!
SeaLife Sea Dragon 5000+ Specs and Features
- Equipped with a state-of-the-art Bridgelux GEN 8 V18 COB LED.
- Introducing the sensational "color boost" mode, designed to intensify the warmth in your footage and add a touch of realism to your underwater spectacle.
- Provides a color rendering index of 90 and offers a profound 120° beam angle, ideal for any underwater scenario.
- Single button operation for unparalleled ease and convenience.
- Boasts a removable 50Wh Li-Ion battery, ensuring non-stop lightsaber action for 3.3 hours at 1500 lumens and 1 hour at a whopping 5000 lumens with color boost activated.
- Packed with a plethora of safety features for your peace of mind.
- Shockproof and ready to dive, the Sea Dragon has a depth rating of 100m.
- Crafted from corrosion-proof hard-anodized T6061 aluminum light head and robust fiber-reinforced polycarbonate body, delivering unmatched durability even after repeated surf entries.
A Professional Beam Quality
Prepare to be astonished, as the SeaDragon 5000+ provides an extraordinary beam quality perfect for various underwater scenarios. Its 120-degree beam angle (90 degrees underwater) coupled with a color temperature of 5000K illuminates the deep sea in a manner suitable for wide-angle and macro videography. Our underwater test footage primarily utilized a fisheye lens with a 170-degree field of view, and in most situations, the beam angle of the SeaDragon 5000+ was more than sufficient, requiring only a single light alongside the fisheye lens. However, for enthusiasts passionately committed to wide-angle shooting, consider packing an extra light for optimal coverage.
Featuring a CRI rating of 90, the SeaDragon 5000+ offers accurate color rendering, providing faithful representation of the underwater environment. The warm 5000K color temperature of this underwater Beethoven's fifth symphony notably enhanced the vibrancy of the corals during our test footage, adding a touch of authenticity to the transcript of the breathtaking underwater ballet.
The Game-Changer: The Color Boost Feature
Revolutionize your underwater videoing experience with the SeaDragon 5000+'s pioneering innovation - the "color boost" feature. By making the color temperature toastier, this feature brings out richer, more striking reds and oranges that are often diminished in the depths. As a result, it remarkably boosts the visual impact of the subject beyond what can be achieved with traditional underwater video lights. Watch our video above and see the magical transformation with your very own eyes!
A Stealthy Approach: The Red Beam
Underwater, the red beam of the SeaLife Sea Dragon 5000+ functions like a cloak of invisibility, going unnoticed by many sea creatures, allowing for a stealthy commencement towards marine life. Once you've successfully crawled into the heart of your subject, a simple switch to white light enables you to capture the perfect moment with ease.
Design and Ergonomics
Ergonomics meets aesthetics as the SeaDragon 5000+ boasts a robust construction. In a tuxedo-like manner, it camouflages itself in hard-anodized aluminum with a fiber-reinforced polycarbonate body. The lightweight design offers a comfortable grip, ensuring prolonged usage is a smooth, effortless, and enjoyable experience. Simplifying operation, everything from the controls to the on/off switch is consolidated into a single push-button interface, ensuring you can focus on filming like a pro without any distractions!
Wrapping Up
Join us on our underwater exploration of Raja Ampat, as we put the Sea Dragon 5000+ to the test. The new "color boost" feature is undoubtedly a game-changer for shooters thirsty for vibrant colors with pinpoint accuracy. Though SeaLife has made a name for itself catering to the up-and-coming underwater photography and videography community, the SeaDragon 5000+ stands as a shining testament to their commanding expertise in professional underwater video lighting. The footage we captured sprawls the narrative like vivid brushstrokes on a canvas, painting a picture of the hidden depths of the deep blue sea.
- Prepare to delve into the underwater world with the SeaDragon 5000+, housing the advanced Bridgelux GEN 8 V18 COB LED for superior illumination.
- With the debut of the "color boost" mode, the SeaDragon 5000+ intensifies the warmth in your footage, adding genuine color to your underwater spectacle.
- The SeaDragon 5000+'s 120-degree beam angle (90 degrees underwater) and CRI rating of 90 ensure accurate color rendering, ideal for wide-angle and macro videography, even when paired with a fisheye lens.
- The red beam of the SeaDragon 5000+, underwater, functions as a cloak of invisibility, offering a stealthy approach to marine life before switching to white light for perfect captures.
- The SeaDragon 5000+'s ergonomic design mixes aesthetics with durability, featuring a lightweight yet robust construction for seamless, enjoyable usage, consolidated into a single push-button interface for unparalleled convenience while focusing on filming like a pro.
