When you start shooting underwater, one thing becomes obvious very quickly: your photos and videos look blue. Even in clear tropical water, warm colors disappear fast. This is not a problem with your camera. It is simply how light behaves underwater. To get natural colors back, you need to correct this.
Red filters & color filters
Red filters and colour filters are optical tools used underwater to balance tones and adjust lighting. They support correction, creativity, and specialised imaging.
BigBlue GF55 Globe filter for VL11000P, VL11000PBRC, VL9000P€49.00 €40.50Backorder. Ready for shipment in 1 to 2 weeksBigblue GF55 Globe filter for selected BigBlue underwater lights. Gives a better spreaded light, more diffuse.
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Bigblue Yellow filter for AL series€12.90 €10.66Backorder. Ready for shipment in 1 to 2 weeksYellow filter for BigBlue AL series underwater photo-/videolights to make fluorescence underwater images
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Fluor Dive Kit for CF250 [FDKCF250]€79.00 €65.29Backorder. Ready for shipment in 1 to 2 weeksFluor Dive Kit voor CF250 [FDKCF250] Learn More
Bigblue Barrier filter Y-1 58mm [YF58]€27.90 €23.06Backorder. Ready for shipment in 1 to 2 weeksBigblue Barrier filter Y-1 58mm [YF58] Learn More
Bigblue Barrier filter Y-1 62mm [YF62]€29.90 €24.71Backorder. Ready for shipment in 1 to 2 weeksBigblue Barrier filter Y-1 62mm [YF62] Learn More
Bigblue Barrier filter Y-1 67mm [YF67]€37.90 €31.32In stockBigblue Barrier filter Y-1 67mm [YF67] Learn More
Bigblue Barrier filter Y-1 77mm [YF77]€43.90 €36.28Backorder. Ready for shipment in 1 to 2 weeksBigblue Barrier filter Y-1 77mm [YF77] Learn More
Bigblue Fluor diving yellow filter for dive mask€29.95 €24.75In stockBigblue Fluor diving yellow filter for dive mask Learn More
Bigblue Fluordive Kit for VL2800,VTL2800/VL5000/VTL5000€99.00 €81.82Backorder. Ready for shipment in 1 to 2 weeks
BigBlue AF 70 Ambient filter for VL18000P Pro Min / CB15000P€105.00 €86.78Backorder. Ready for shipment in 1 to 2 weeksThe color temperature of the artificial lighting matches exactly with ambient light by using an ambient filter. The perfect solution when you white balance your camera to the ambient light.
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Frequently asked questions about underwater color filters
When should I use a red filter underwater?
Red filters work best in clear blue water at depths between 3 and 20 meters. They restore warm colors that are lost quickly underwater.
Do I need a filter or a video light?
Filters are ideal when using natural light. In deeper or darker conditions, artificial lighting such as video lights or strobes is more effective.
What filter should I use in green water?
Magenta filters are designed for clear green water with enough natural light, such as kelp forests in California. In darker or low-visibility waters, like many European dive sites, filters are often less effective and artificial lighting is usually a better choice.
Do color filters work with GoPro and action cameras?
Yes, color filters are widely used with GoPro and other action cameras. Many systems use clip-on or flip filters, allowing you to switch filters quickly during your dive.
Can I use color filters with a smartphone underwater?
Yes, many smartphone underwater housings support color correction filters. These filters are especially useful for snorkeling and shallow dives in clear water.
What is a flip filter system for GoPro?
A flip filter system allows you to switch between different filters or a macro lens during your dive. This makes it easy to adapt to changing depth and shooting conditions.



