Kraken Sports · PRODUCT GUIDEKraken Sports KR-S80 Flash Review
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The original KR-S80 is an 80 Ws manual strobe with a circular flash tube and broad native flash coverage. Six power levels, optical triggering and a rotatable rear display are intended for direct control. A separate 3000-lumen continuous light supports short video sequences or focusing.
Consider before buying
There is no TTL. Check housing trigger and fibre-optic cable compatibility before ordering. Kraken’s description calls the video beam 100°, while its general beam table says 120° underwater; neither should be confused with the more-than-140° flash coverage. Confirm the video specification if it matters to your purchase.
Our take
Backscatter’s comparative guide praises the S80’s broad, even flash and glove-friendly controls, while noting its size and manual-only operation. That is useful evidence for a wide-angle shortlist, but it is a retailer assessment without an overall numeric score. Choose the S80 over the S80+ for the original broad flash pattern; consider the plus model when directed snoot lighting is the priority. The smaller S40 is easier to justify for close macro subjects where less energy and coverage are needed.
Specifications at a glance
- Equipment type
- Underwater strobe
- Flash energy
- 80 Ws
- Flash tube
- Circular; over 140° coverage claimed
- Control
- Manual optical; no TTL
- Recycle
- 1.0 second full power (claimed)
- Battery
- 2 × 4000mAh 21700 cells
- Weight
- 980 g land / 375 g underwater
- Depth rating
- 100 m
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A closer look at KR-S80 Flash
Editorial profile written
Facts listed by the source
- SKU
- KR-S80
- Listed weight
- 2 kg
- 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.
- Does the housing and trigger support this strobe’s exact optical or electrical connection?
- Is flash exposure manual or TTL, and does that suit your camera and subjects?
- What beam coverage, recycle time and battery requirements apply at the intended flash power?
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Review evidence and source documents
Published findings and supporting documents, with each source identified below. We have not personally tested this product.
Best Underwater Lighting — KR-S80 section ↗
The S80 section likes broad, even flash coverage and large controls. It flags manual-only exposure, optical triggering and larger travel size. No numeric overall grade is provided.
Source and scoring details
Original circular-tube KR-S80 section, not KR-S80+ or KR-S160.
Retailer that sells this equipment; not an independent overall rating.
Original review: Backscatter
