About SeaLife Sea Dragon Duo 3000F Flash Set, SL690
Whether you're shooting with the SeaLife DC2000 (see SKU: SLF740) or another camera with a built-in flash, this Duo Light & Flash set is the perfect lighting system. The set combines the Sea Dragon 3000 Auto for shooting video, and when shooting stills, it senses your flash and shuts off momentarily to give you a brilliant and shadow-free image.
The Sea Dragon 3000 Auto delivers 3000 lumens over 120 smooth, even beam angle w/o hot spot on land & 90 U/W. Two red LEDs emit an 88 wide stealth mode" beam on land 66 U/W that won't scare away nighttime sea creatures & preserves your eye's natural night vision. Powered by a rechargeable 7.4V, 3400 mAh, 25Wh lithium-ion battery, the light burns for a 1-hour at 100% power w/its COB LED array (BridgeLux Gen 7 Vero LED Array - BXRE-50E4001-C-74). Constant brightness regulated circuitry, so light won't dim w/battery power. The Sea Dragon 3000 Auto's Auto Flash Detect Mode turns the light off for 1-sec. when an external flash is detected. This assures a well-lit photo & prevents shadows in images. Select the Auto Bright Mode & the 3000 light's photocell light sensor will automatically regulate brightness based on proximity to the object in 10-step brightness levels. The Sea Dragon 3000F is the most powerful photo-video light in its size/weight class. The Sea Dragon 3000F emits a warm 5000K color temperature & 80 CRI (color rendering index) adding vibrant colors & brightness to U/W pictures & videos. Emergency mode emits blinking light or SOS signal to alert others of distress.
The Sea Dragon 3000 Auto's Auto Flash Detect Mode turns the light off for 1-sec. when an external flash is detected. This assures a well-lit photo & prevents shadows in images. Auto Flash Detect Mode can also be turned off. The Sea Dragon 3000F ( F" stands for Flood beam) brightness can be adjusted manually or automatically w/its built-in photocell light sensor. The Auto Bright mode automatically adjusts from 300 to 3000 lumens based on proximity to the subject, helping to preserve your eye's natural night vision 7 extending battery life. The light can also be manually adjusted to 100%, 50% or 25% brightness. Flash detect works in all 5 light modes. 1-button control for easy operation. 1-button to power light on/off & select brightness. 5-Light modes: 3 white modes, 1 white Auto (Automatically adjusts from 10% to 100%) & 1 Red light mode. Brightness control/light modes: 100% white, 50% white, 25% white, auto white, red, repeat cycle.
2-integrated 180-lumen red LED's cast an 88 beam. At night or in caves or shadows, the 2x Cree XP-E red LED's allow you to see gauges & surroundings, at the same. The red LED's are powerful enough to assist the camera's auto focus & will turn off for 1 sec. when a Strobe/Flash is fired. Light is depth rated to 330' (100m) & has a corrosion-proof metal light head for heat dispersion & durability. Removable battery w/charger & international plug adapters included. Recharge time is 170-min. w/burn times of 60-min. at full power, 120-min. at 1/2 power or auto and 240-min. at 1/4 power. Waterproof battery compartment even if the O-ring seal fails, the battery compartment is isolated, so water cannot reach the internal electronics. The light head is made from anodized aluminum w/fiber-reinforced polycarbonate body.
LED has a life expectancy of 35,000 hours & the O-ring seals for battery compartment are dual silicone rings. Light head only measures 5.1" x 2.2" x 4.1" (13cm x 5.6cm x 10.4cm). The light head weighs 14.4 oz. (408g) w/battery & is negatively buoyant U/W. Included w/Sea Dragon 3000F: 25Wh rechargeable battery, AC power adapter, charging tray, international plug adapters, spare O-rings & lubricant, O-ring removal tool & owner's manual.
Note:
Avoid using this Sea Dragon light above water for prolonged periods of time. The light is designed for underwater use and water is needed to displace heat. The metal light head at full power will reach temperature of about 140F (60C) within a few minutes, which may cause burning if touched. A thermal sensor will automatically dim.
Bring Out Bright, Brilliant Colors:
The powerful and compact Sea Dragon Flash makes it simple to add light to your image down to 200' (60m). Reducing backscatter & producing rich, deep colors in underwater photos, the Sea Dragon Flash is compatible w/SeaLife camera models, & other brands of underwater cameras, that use an internal flash. Fine Tune Brightness for the Perfect Shot: Variable power adjustment & large controls make it easy to fine tune brightness, while leaving the flash in Auto Mode automatically adjusts brightness for optimal exposure. A quick-release button detaches flash head for aiming in hard to reach areas. The flash has an effective range of 8' (2.5m), w/a guide number of 66' (20m) full power/5' (1.5m) low power, at ISO 100 on land, w/a power adjustment range of 8% to 100% in auto or manual modes. The flash has an angle of coverage area 80 horizontal x 60 vertical (100 x 100 w/included diffuser). The Sea Dragon Flash provides a color temperature of 5700 K, 5400 K w/diffuser.
The control functions of the flash are Power (on/off), Test (program) & Brightness (manual/auto). The flash is powered by 4 AA batteries alkaline or NiMH AA batteries (NiMH recommended) which provide 150 flashes per set (300 at 1/2 brightness). 250 flashes at full brightness with Energizer Lithium AA. The recycle time is 1-sec. at 50% power or less and 5-sec. at full power. The flash is negatively buoyant, w/a housing made from fiber-reinforced polycarbonate w/marine grade stainless steel hardware. The flash head measures 5" x 4.5" x 2.5" (12.7cm x 11.4cm x 6.4cm), weighs 18 oz. (509 g) with batteries & uses dual NBR O-rings (lube included) seals. Like the video light the flash has a waterproof battery compartment.
Auto Learn Mode easily syncs pre-flash w/any digital camera. Flash includes universal optical cable plug which connects the Sea Dragon Flash optical cable to Olympus, Sea & Sea and other underwater housings using the standard 7mm optical flash port. Easily Expand w/Flex-Connect Accessories: Quickly & easily expand Sea Dragon lighting w/Flex-Connect - add grips, Flex Arms, trays & other accessories w/just a "click!" Flex-Connect allows you to transform your camera set from compact to full-featured in just seconds, providing a quick way to adjust to any dive environment. The Sea Dragon Flash comes w/a flash diffuser, optical cable & universal flash link adapter, spare O-rings, O-ring lubricant, O-ring removal tool & instruction manual. Light head measures 5" x 4.5" (11.4cm x 6.4cm) and weighs 18 oz. (509 g) w/batteries. Fully assembled w/light heads, grips & tray set measures 8.5" x 9.5" x 2.3" (22cm x 24cm x 6cm). Flex-Connect Dual Tray comes w/standard 1/4-20 mounting screw. Duo Light and Flash set comes with the Sea Dragon Duo Case.
Warranty Information
This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.
https://www.sealife-cameras.com/warranty
800-257-7742
SeaLife Sea Dragon Duo 3000F Flash Set, SL690 Features
- SeaLife Sea Dragon Duo 3000F Flash Set, SL690:
- Complete Video/Photo Light System
- Tray and Grips Included
- Owner Manuals
- SeaLife Sea Dragon 3000F Auto UW Photo-Video-Dive Light:
- 3000 Natural Lumens
- COB LED Array Offers Very Favorable Color Temperature & Color Rendering
- Wide Beam Angle:
The Sea Dragon 3000F (The F" stands for flood beam)
Features a 120 Degree Topside Beam Angle
90 Degree Beam Angle Underwater - Performance & Lumen Performance:
True and Tested
Not Theoretical Lumens Specified by Most Other Manufacturers - Two Red LEDs:Emit 88 Degree Wide Stealth Mode" Beam On-Land
66 Degree Underwater
Won't Scare Away Nighttime Sea Creatures
Preserves Your Eye's Natural Night Vision - Constant Brightness Regulated Circuitry: Light Won't Dim w/Battery Power
- Auto Flash Detect Mode & Auto Bright Mode*:
Turns Light Off for One Second when External Flash Detected
Assures Well-Lit Photo & Prevents Shadows in Images
Can-Be-Turned-Off if Feature Not Desired
Built-In Photocell Light Sensor
Auto Bright Mode Automatically Adjusts from 300 to 3000 Lumens - Based On Proximity to Subject
- 3-Power Levels at 100%, 50% and 25%, 1 Sec. Blink Interval & SOS Morse Code Mode
- Flash Detect Works In-All 5 Light Modes
- One Button Control for Easy Operation:
One Button to Power Light On/Off & Select Brightness
5-Light Modes; 3 White Modes (Manually Adjust to 100%, 50% or 25%)
1 White Auto (Automatically Adjusts from 10% to 100%)
1 Red Light Mode
Brightness Control/Light Modes: 100% White ? 50% White, 25% White, Auto White Red
Repeat Cycle - Red LED "Stealth Mode":
2-Integrated 180-Lumen Red LED's
2x Cree XP-E Red LED's Preserve Eyes Natural Low Light Function;
Allows Seeing Gauges & Surroundings
Red LED's Powerful Enough to Assist Camera's Auto Focus & Turn Off 1 Second when Strobe/Flash Fired - Color Temperature: 5000K
- Easily Expandable:
Easy to Expand w/SeaLife's Flex-Connect System of Trays, Grips, Arms & Adapters
Connects to Any U/W Camera System w/Standard 1/4-20 Tripod or GoPro Camera Mounts
Flex-Connect Ball Joint, YS & Cold Shoe Mounts Available
Compatible w/Virtually Any U/W Camera System - 60-Minute Run Time at Full Power
- Quick-Release Button to Detach Light & Aim in Crevices
- 120 Degree Wide Beam Angle Evenly Illuminates Subject w/No Hot Spots
- Depth Tested to 330' (100m)
- Corrosion-Proof Metal Light Head for Heat Dispersion & Durability
- Removable 7.4V, 3400 mAh, 25W Lithium-Ion Battery
- Charger & International Plug Adapters Included
- Battery Recharge Time: 170-Minutes
- Burn Times:
60-Minutes at Full Power
120-Minutes at Half Power or Auto
240-Minutes at Quarter Power - Waterproof Battery Compartment:
If O-Ring Seal Fails
Battery Compartment is Isolated
Water Cannot Reach Internal Electronics - Light Head: Made from Anodized Aluminum w/Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate Body
- Lamp: 1 x COB LED Array (BridgeLux Gen 7 Vero LED Array - BXRE-50E4001-C-74)
- Bulb Life: 35,000 Hours
- Dual Silicone O-Rings Sealed Battery Compartment
- Dimensions:
Fully Assembled w/Light Head Grip & Tray:
8.5" x 9.5" x 2.3" (22cm x 24cm x 6cm)
Light Head Only; 5.1" x 2.2" x 4.1" (13cm x 5.6cm x 10.4cm) - Weight: 14.4 oz. (408 g) Light Head w/Battery Installed
- Buoyancy: Negative
- Includes:
Flex-Connect Micro Tray & Grip
Rechargeable Battery - AC Power Adapter
Charging Tray
International Plug Adapters
Spare O-Rings, & Lubricant O-Ring Removal Tool
Adapter for GoPro Cameras
Storage & Transport Case - Owner's Manual
- Note:
Avoid using this Sea Dragon light above water for prolonged periods of time. The light is designed for underwater use and water is needed to displace heat. The metal light head at full power will reach temperature of about 140½F (60½C) within a few minutes, which may cause burning if touched. A thermal sensor will automatically - Sea Dragon Flash:
- Sharp, Bright Underwater Images
- Powerful Lighting to Bring-Out Amazingly Bright Colors In-Underwater Photos
- Reducing Backscatter & Eliminating Shadows
- Compatible with Underwater Cameras w/Internal Flash & Tripod Mount
- Adjust Settings for Any Dive Environment
- Variable Power Adjustment
- Large Controls
- Easy to Fine-Tune Brightness
- Auto Mode Automatically Adjusts Brightness for Optimal Exposure
- Quick-Release Buttons: Detach Flash Heads for Aiming In-Hard to Reach Areas
- Guide Numbers: 66' (20m) Full Power, 5' (1.5m) Low Power
- Power Adjustment Range: 8% to 100% in Auto or Manual Modes
- Controls:
Power (on/off)
Test (program)
Brightness (manual/auto) - Coverage Angle: 80 Degree Horizontal x 60 Degree Vertical and 100 Degree with Diffuser
- Color Temperature: 5700 Kelvin
- Power: 4 AA Batteries (NiMH recommended), Batteries Not Included
- Burn Time: 150 Flashes
- Recycle Times: Less than 1/2 Power, 1-second and 5-Seconds at Full Power
- Effective Range: Up to 8' (2.5m)
- Depth Rating: 200' (60m)
- Construction:
Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate
Marine Grade Stainless Steel Hardware - Weight: 18 oz. (509 g) w/Batteries
- Dimensions Flash Head: 5" x 4.5" x 2.5" (12.7cm x 11.4cm x 6.4cm)
- Includes:
Optical Cable and Universal Flash Link Adapter
Optical Cable Plug
Plugs for Olympus, Sea & Sea and Housings using 7mm Optical Cable Flash Port
Spare O-Rings, O-Ring Lubricant, O-Ring Removal Tool - Tray and Arms:
- Instantly-Connects Light/Flash to Set w/Just-a-Click
- Easily Disconnects w/Push-of-a-Button
- Quickly & Easily Expand Sea Dragon Lighting
- Flex-Connect Dual Tray and 2 Flex Connect Grips
- Durable Construction: Armor Grip: Rubber
- Camera Mounting Area: 7.3" (185mm)
- System Dimensions:
Fully Assembled w/Light Heads Grip & Tray;
8.5" x 9.5" x 2.3" (22cm x 24cm x 6cm) - Includes:
Flex-Connect Dual Tray & Grips
Rechargeable Battery
AC Power Adapter
Charging Tray
International Plug Adapters
Spare O-Rings, & Lubricant
O-Ring Removal Tool
Adapter for GoPro Cameras
Optical Cable & Universal Flash Link Adapter
Optical Cable Plug
Plugs for Olympus, Sea & Sea and Housings Using 7mm