Underwater Kinetics Aqualite Video

The brightness can be stepped up from 100 to 650 lumens in 4 levels (full, ½, 1/3, 1/6) using the rear power dial. The 4 step adjustment in brightness gives you the opportunity to control the brightness of highlights and shadows with studio type lighting. Or, just dial down the power to 115 lumens and it'll go for up to 9 hours as a focusing light.

Mounting the Aqualite® to your camera rig is easy. UK provides two ¼-20 threaded screw holes (1.2 inches apart) on the side of the light which allow it to be connected to almost any ball joint or flexible photo arm on the market. The arm makers all have adapters for this type of attachment. See below for recommended arms and adapters not sold by Underwater Kinetics.

Power is supplied by a lithium ion battery which is charged from any USB power outlet or the included wall adapter. An additional battery is also included, so that one can be on charge while the other is out diving. Also, all batteries eventually wear out. The Aqualite® will not require a trip back to the manufacturer for replacement.

Those of you who are more experienced in underwater video will appreciate the fact that the Aqualite® is so small that you can use two or more lights and still not be over weighted. A pair of Aqualites set at different brightness levels will add additional dimension and beauty to an underwater subject.

The Aqualite® shown at right with a Canon® camera and also with a GoPro HD Hero®.

So if you want to add color and make a big leap in quality for your underwater videos or still photos, the high intensity wide angle Aqualite® is a great choice.