SLX 800i LED Focus Lights / Video Light for Underwater Photography*Note the SLX 800i Focus Light and Video Lights are the same light. The new SLX 800i outputs enough power for high-end video light systems and can be used interchangeably as a focus light. The beam is wide and smooth, allowing photographers to shoot pictures in the toughest conditions without any showing any hot spots. At the same time it offers you the option to use it as a video light if you have video recording features on your camera.
Package Information:
- SLX 800i Focus Light/Video Light with 1" ball joint adapter - $450
- SLX 800i Focus Light/Video Light with flex arm/Sea and Sea adapter -$450
- Additional Packages with flex arms and trays available for compact cameras
- Additional Packages with cold (hot) shoe mounts available for compact and SLR housings
- Build your own system using the ball joint or flex arm setup
Quick Overview (Per Light)- Bulb Triple High-Powered LED (9W) with approximately 800 lumen output
- Construction Full aluminum Housing with Double O-ring Seals
- Burn Time 8+ hours (2+ hours on max output) when using 6 AA batteries
- Dimensions 5 1/2" x 2 4/5" w/o handle - or 14 cm x 7 cm w/o handle
- Depth Rating 100 meters / 328 feet
- Weight 1.4 lb above water (with batteries) and 0.5lb underwater (with batteries)
- Battery 6 AA Rechargeable or Alkaline Batteries (Can operate on three batteries only to reduce output)
- Beam Angle Adjustable diffused beam using an internal diffuser
- Fitment Works with all underwater camera and video housings
Detailed Description:
The SLX 800i Auto Focus Assist light is the successor of the original SLX LED Focus Light. Key features including versatility, durability, dependability, efficiency, were kept to help underwater photographers take better picture. New features such as the internally adjustable reflector beam that has a wider spread to bring out the colors and enhance the contrast of your subject, allowing your camera to focus better and faster without any hot spots. On top of this, it is now capable of outputting 800 lumens while using only six AA batteries and the output can be manually reduced when you use only three batteries. Unlike most focus lights in the market, the SLX 800i allows photographers to shoot clear and vibrant movies with the new DSLRs and compact cameras with movie mode.
- Diffused Beam and Color Temperature - A diffused white 5500k beam will allow you to take closeup photos of objects with virtually no hot spots. It's the ideal to take photos in low or no light environment and is perfect for macros.
- Perfect Beam Angle - Choose between 60 degrees or 90 degree beams using the 60 degree reflectors (12 degree beams are included if you wish to use your SLX 800i as a dive light)
- Adjustable Output - Reduce the beam output by simply using only three AA batteries in case 800 lumen is too bright under certain conditions.
- Ultra Reliable - LED bulbs lasts up to 100,000 hours, operates in a wider range of temperature, and is very unlikely to shut off due to accidental impact. Its precisely machined body and the o-ring design will make flooding the light nearly impossible under proper care.
- Topside Photography - The LEDs from the SLX 800i emits very little heat, allowing photographers to use the lights out of the water.
- Instant Power - The lights turn up in 100 nanoseconds so you don't have to wait for it to warm up.
- Batteries - The SLX 800i uses AA batteries for maximum reliability and minimum maintenance requirements. It is also compatible with rechargeable AA batteries as well as the new AA Lithium/Titanium batteries.
- Switch Lock - a switch lock mechanism to keep your light on or off at the appropriate times.
- Versatile - Ultra compact and light weight, designed to be carried around dive trips around the block and around world.
- Quality Construction - Each light is housed in high grade 6061 aluminum, resisting corrosion and impacts to ensure your safety during your dive.
- Dive Light – Use it as a dive light with the handle adapter and diffuser removed
- Compact Video Light - The SLX 800i outputs a constant light at 800 lumen, making it a great video light for compact cameras as well as video cameras.
Standard Package Information (Per Light): - SLX 800i Focus/Video Light
- Light (Handle) Adapter (The ball adapter comes with the standard package, please select the replacement Sea and Sea type adapter as an option).
- Neoprene protective buoyancy sleeve
- 1 Set of Spare O-ring Kit
- 1 Set of 12 degree internal reflector cups
- 1 Set of 60 degree internal reflector cups
- 1 Set of Light Stand for 90 Degree Beams
- Flex Arm Setups (see details)
- Ball Arm Setups (see details)
SLX 800i Focus/Video Light Gallery
SLX 800i Focus/Video Light
SLX 800i on a Nexus SLR Housing
SLX 800i on a Nexus 5D SLR Housing
SLX 800i w/ Ball Joint Adapter
How it attaches to other ball joint adapters
Flex Arm
Light head/Adjustable Beam Pattern
Shown with a Swivel Hot Shoe Adapter using a Flex Arm Light Adapter (Flex arm style connection)
SLX 800i on a Flex Arm
SLX 800i on a single flex arm tray for compact cameras