Keldan Video 8XR 17000lm CRI96 Underwater Video Light
High-CRI 96 compact light for true-to-life colour
The Keldan Video 8XR 17000lm CRI96 trades a little raw output for exceptional colour accuracy — a CRI of 96 (Ra) that renders reds, skin tones and subtle reef hues faithfully. In every other respect it is the proven 8X compact: 17,000 lumens, a soft 110° beam, nine-step power, an air-travel-legal 99 Wh battery and full RC1 + RC2 wireless control.
Consider the Video 8XR 17000lm CRI96 if you:
- Prioritise colour accuracy (CRI 96) for marine life, portraits and fine detail
- Want the compact, travel-friendly 8X body and air-legal battery
- Shoot wide with a soft, even 110° beam
- Want full RC1 and RC2 wireless control
At a Glance
| Maximum output | 17,000 lm at 5,600 K, CRI 96 |
| Power range | 9 logarithmic levels (1:80) |
| Beam angle | 110° in water (120° in air) |
| Battery | 99 Wh Li-Ion — UN38.3 air-travel certified |
| Size & weight | 7 cm Ø × 23.5 cm · 0.33 kg in water |
| Depth & warranty | 200 m · 2-year warranty |
Why the Video 8XR CRI96
Reference-grade colour, CRI 96
A latest-generation 5,600 K LED with a very even spectral output reaches a colour rendering index of 96 CRI (Ra) — noticeably more faithful reds and skin tones than standard CRI 86 lights.
Soft 110° beam
A very soft, speckle-free 110° in-water beam (120° in air) for even coverage on wide scenes.
Compact and self-contained
No separate canister or cable; the set adds only 0.87 kg dry (0.30 kg in water). The included ball-mount bracket fits standard arm systems.
Travel-safe battery & display
The 99 Wh Li-Ion battery is UN38.3 certified for air travel and fully protected; the rear display shows runtime and charge status.
Specifications
| Optical & output | |
|---|---|
| Luminous flux | 250 – 17,000 lm |
| Candlepower | 110 – 9,600 cd |
| Colour temperature | 5,600 K |
| Colour rendering | CRI 96 (Ra) |
| Beam angle | 110° in water / 120° in air |
| Power levels | 9 logarithmic (1:80 dynamic range) |
| Power & runtime | |
| Electrical power | 4 – 145 W |
| Burn time | 35 min (full) – 1,400 min (minimum) |
| Battery | 99 Wh, 14.4 V Li-Ion (UN38.3 air-travel certified) |
| Charge time | 3 – 4 hours |
| Physical | |
| Head diameter | 7 cm |
| Length | 23.5 cm |
| Weight (dry) | 0.90 kg |
| Weight (in water) | 0.33 kg |
| Maximum depth | 200 m |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Remote Control
Ready for Keldan's wireless RC1 and RC2 remotes across two independent channels.
- kel-1346 RC1 Remote Control (long range, up to 50 m)
- kel-1998 RC2 Remote Control (short range, up to 3 m)
- kel-1691 RC1E Remote for external transducer
- kel-1657 T1 Transducer with 5 m cable
Ambient & Colour-Correction Filters (4XR / 8XR)
Screw-in 72 mm ambient filters restore natural colour at depth without dragging the camera's white balance.
- kel-1489 Ambient Filter AF 6 B 72 mm
- kel-1496 Ambient Filter AF 12 B 72 mm
- kel-1497 Ambient Filter AF 6 BG 72 mm
- kel-1498 Ambient Filter AF 12 BG 72 mm
- kel-1499 Ambient Filter AF 6 G 72 mm
- kel-1500 Ambient Filter AF 12 G 72 mm
Accessories & Spares
Power
- kel-1211 Battery 8 Li-Ion 99 Wh (spare)
- kel-694 Charger 3A (EU)
- kel-695 Charger 3A (UK)
- kel-696 Charger 3A (US)
- kel-2048 USB-C Charge Adapter (16.8 V / 1 A)
Mounting & buoyancy
Light shaping & service
Resources
Swiss-made. 2-year manufacturer warranty. Price on Scubapix: A$3,971.43 ex-GST (A$4,368.57 inc-GST).
