Kraken Sports · PRODUCT GUIDEKraken Sports Hydra 8000 V2 Review
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The Hydra 8000 V2 is discontinued and uses three buttons with a battery-level indicator. Kraken’s current page specifies 6000-lumen flood and 8000-lumen boost, with a 100° underwater beam and WRGBU colour modes. It lists 60 minutes in normal flood and 40 minutes at the higher setting.
Consider before buying
Dealer listings sometimes give 8000 constant and 10000 burst for this same name, conflicting with the current official page. Confirm the actual unit and manual before buying. A WaterPixels shooting report names the 8000 V2, but does not test or score its maximum output.
Our take
An existing owner may have good reasons to keep using this light; a new buyer should weigh battery availability and service against current alternatives. Its stated 5000K white differs from the 5600K of the Hydra 12000, which matters when mixing lights and setting white balance. The newer 12000 also uses a dial rather than the V2’s three-button layout. Do not transfer reviews of the original Hydra 8000 or Hydra 6000 V2 to this model. No eligible exact-generation overall rating was verified.
Specifications at a glance
- Equipment type
- Video light
- Status
- Discontinued
- Output
- 6000 lm flood / 8000 lm boost on current official page
- Beam
- 100° underwater
- CRI / colour
- 90 / 5000K
- Control
- Three buttons
- Weight
- 690 g land / 290 g underwater
- Depth rating
- 100 m
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A closer look at Hydra 8000 V2
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Facts listed by the source
- SKU
- hydra-8000v2
- Listed weight
- N/A
- Listed dimensions
- N/A
Options in a listing may refer to different variants. Confirm the exact version and package before ordering.
Questions to settle before buying
Based on the equipment type in the researched profile.
- Is the item intended for underwater use, surface signalling or boat use?
- What battery, charging equipment and mount are required?
- What does the manufacturer state about runtime at the output you intend to use?
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