Underwater video lights

Looking for the best underwater video lights to upgrade your dive gear? Whether you need a compact GoPro dive light setup or a powerful fill light for a professional camera tray, our selection delivers the perfect wide flood beam without harsh hot spots. Engineered with high CRI LEDs and optimized...
Looking for the best underwater video lights to upgrade your dive gear? Whether you need a compact GoPro dive light setup or a powerful fill light for a professional camera tray, our selection delivers the perfect wide flood beam without harsh hot spots. Engineered with high CRI LEDs and optimized lumens, these marine-grade lights ensure stable output to eliminate color distortion and capture cinema-quality underwater photography on every dive.

 

Why Divers Choose DIVEBEAM

AbyssTek
DIVEBEAM VL16A | Underwater Test at La Gabarra Wreck + GoPro 13
DIVEBEAM VL16A | Under...

Diving La Gabarra wreck and exploring the marine life around it while testing our underwater video setup with a GoPro HERO13 and two DIVEBEAM VL16A video lights.

Stanley Scuba, Sailing & Adventures
VL10C Review: 8 Dives
VL10C Review: 8 Dives

Stanley tests two VL10C video lights across eight dives, from Florida Keys reefs to freshwater wrecks, sharing his experience with their lighting modes, underwater colors, and battery life.

Scubaverse
Gear Review: DIVEBEAM VL1 / 3-in-1 Underwater Video Light
Gear Review: DIVEBEAM ...

In a video review produced exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman takes a look at the new VL1 / 3-in-1 Underwater Video Light from DIVEBEAM.

FAQs

It depends on your filming goals. For simple GoPro recording and improving brightness, one dive light is usually enough. If you want better color, fewer shadows, and a more professional look, a dual-light setup is recommended. Professional underwater filming usually uses two main lights combined with additional fill lighting for better control.
For filming marine life and coral, both VL10 and VL16 series are suitable choices. However, achieving professional-looking footage requires more than just a powerful light. A complete setup including a camera tray, arms, and two video lights helps create more balanced lighting and better image quality.
Currently, the VL16 series is one of our most popular choices. It offers an excellent balance between brightness, runtime, and flexibility, featuring replaceable batteries and long operating time, making it a practical choice for frequent underwater filming.
A basic but effective underwater lighting system usually includes a camera tray, mounting arms, and two video lights. A complete setup typically costs around $300–$500, depending on the lights and accessories you choose.
For basic underwater recording, around 5000 lumens is usually enough to improve brightness and restore some colors. Around 10000 lumens provides a stronger setup for higher-quality filming. For professional or commercial underwater production, 15000–30000 lumens is often preferred for larger scenes and more demanding conditions.
Two lights provide more balanced illumination and reduce harsh shadows. A single powerful light can brighten the subject, but a dual-light setup creates a more natural and professional look by controlling light from different angles.