Description
Hydra 2200 WSR: Compact Underwater Video and Focus Lighting
The Kraken Hydra 2200 WSR combines a 110° wide beam, a 20° spot beam and red mode in a compact underwater light. With 2,200 lumens in either white-light mode and auto flash-off for strobe-based still photography, it suits divers who want one small light for close-range video and focus-light duties.
Choose the Beam for Your Shot
- Wide mode for nearby video subjects: the 110° beam provides broad white illumination for close-range footage. Start with nearby subjects and adjust distance, positioning and output to suit the water and your camera’s exposure.
- Spot mode for concentrated illumination: the 20° beam concentrates the light into a smaller area when you do not need wide coverage.
- Focus-light use with strobes: auto flash-off helps keep the focus light’s illumination out of the still-photo exposure when a strobe fires. The feature is for still photography, not an extra benefit for continuous video recording.
- Red mode for another lighting option: select red illumination when your shooting workflow calls for it. It is not the same as a white video beam or a fluorescence excitation mode.
- Adjustable power: choose 100%, 50% or 25% output rather than using maximum brightness for every subject.
Is the Hydra 2200 WSR Right for You?
Choose it if you want a compact wide/spot/red light, an auto-flash-off focus light for a strobe-equipped camera, or white illumination for nearby action-camera subjects. Its body measures 38mm × 146mm and weighs 205g on land.
Consider a higher-output light if white-light video is your main priority and you need more output. The Abyss 6000 is our preferred higher-output starting point when budget and rig size permit. Compare runtime as well as lumens: the Hydra 2200 WSR is rated for 60 minutes at 100% flood. More output does not guarantee cleaner footage in murky water or illuminate distant scenery.
Mounting and Camera Setup
A YS mount is included. Match it to a suitable YS-compatible arm connection; a tray, arm, camera and underwater housing are not listed among the included items. The light’s 100m depth rating does not change your camera housing’s own rating.
Technical Specifications
- Brightness: 2,200 lumens wide / 2,200 lumens spot
- Beam angle: 110° wide / 20° spot
- Colour temperature: 5000K wide / 6500K spot
- Modes: Wide / Spot / Red / Burst
- Auto flash-off: Yes
- Power levels: 100% / 50% / 25%
- Rated runtime: 60 minutes at 100% flood
- Charge time: 4.5 hours from zero
- Switch: Push button with battery-level indicator
- Depth rating: 100m / 330ft
- Dimensions: 38mm diameter × 146mm long
- Weight: 205g on land / 105g underwater
What’s Included?
Light, battery, light gatherer, charging cable, YS mount, lanyard, spare O-rings and soft carry bag.
Hydra 2200 WSR Questions
Can I use it for GoPro or other action-camera video?
Yes. Wide mode provides continuous white light for close-range video. You will need a suitable camera mounting arrangement and any underwater housing required by your camera and dive depth.
Does it have auto flash-off?
Yes. The Hydra 2200 WSR has auto flash-off for use as a focus light in strobe-based still photography. It is a separate feature from selecting the listed Burst mode.
Does the 60-minute rating mean it will cover my entire dive?
The published rating is 60 minutes at 100% flood, not a guarantee for every dive or battery condition. Plan around how long you will actually use the light and charge the battery before your dive.
Product information from Kraken Sports, the brand behind the light. Need help deciding? Tell us your camera, housing and whether you shoot video, stills or both.
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