Bigblue VL15000PBRC Plus RC-Ready Video Light, Red & Blue

Name: Bigblue VL15000PBRC-PLUS 15,000-Lumen RC-Ready Video Light, Blue/Red
Brand: Bigblue Dive Lights
SKU: VL15000PBRC-PLUS
Price: 1319.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

The VL15000PBRC+ is the fluoro-ready, remote-ready member of Bigblue’s compact VL15000 family. Its 15 high-intensity LEDs put out 15,000 lumens of 6500K white in a 120° wide, evenly diffused beam, with no hard edge in the frame.

White runs on three levels: 15,000, 7500 and 3750 lumens, for 2.5, 5 and 10 hours. Six red LEDs give 500 lumens of low-impact light for shy subjects. Eight blue LEDs give 280, 140 or 70 lumens of blue for fluoro, and a yellow plate and a FILYEL63 yellow filter come in the box.

RC-ready means the light works with Bigblue’s Fibre Link remote. The controller mounts on your rig handle and links to the light by optical fiber, so you can switch it on and off and change settings without moving your hands. Bigblue says one controller can run up to two lights. The controller and fiber are sold separately, or choose the VL15000PB-RC PLUS Premium Pack, which includes them.

Power comes from a self-contained BATCELL21700X4 Li-ion pack, with a push-button switch and battery indicator. The anodized aluminum body is 63 mm across, weighs 632 g in air, is tested to 100 meters and takes Bigblue’s Type VII modular heads. A soft Goodman glove, a 1-inch ball joint, a lanyard and a 7L outdoor dry bag are included.

Specifications

What’s in the box
- VL15000PBRC-PLUS light
- BATCELL21700X4 battery pack
- Charger
- 1-inch ball joint
- Soft Goodman glove
- Yellow filter (FILYEL63)
- Yellow plate
- Lanyard
- 7L outdoor dry bag
- Two spare O-rings
- Silicone lube
- Owner’s manual
(Fibre Link remote controller and optical fiber sold separately.)

VL15000PBRC-PLUS light
BATCELL21700X4 battery pack
Charger
1-inch ball joint
Soft Goodman glove
Yellow filter (FILYEL63)
Yellow plate
Lanyard
7L outdoor dry bag
Two spare O-rings
Silicone lube
Owner’s manual

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Product Features

120° beam with no hard edge
15 high-intensity LEDs spread 15,000 lumens across a 120° evenly diffused beam, so video and stills light up smoothly.
Red and blue built in
Six red LEDs give 500 lumens for shy subjects. Eight blue LEDs give up to 280 lumens for fluoro dives.
Ready for the Fibre Link remote
Add Bigblue’s Fibre Link controller and an optical fiber to switch the light and change settings from your rig handle. Sold separately.
Fluoro gear in the box
A yellow plate and a FILYEL63 yellow filter come with the light. The plate is made of yellow filter material that enhances coral fluorescence.
Soft Goodman glove included
Wear the light on the back of your hand with the soft Goodman glove, or mount it on an arm with the 1-inch ball joint. Both are in the box.
Swappable Type VII head
The VL15000 lights are part of Bigblue’s Type VII modular family: heads and bodies swap within the type, so one body and battery can take another Type VII head.

Which VL15000 is right for you?

All share 15,000 lumens max, the 120° beam, a 500-lumen red mode, the BATCELL21700X4 pack, a 63 mm Type VII body and a 100 m rating.

VL15000P-PLUS

Cool white plus red, with a fourth level that runs up to 25 hours.

White · Red
Four levels, 1500 to 15,000 lumens
2.5 to 25 hours burn time
619 g, yellow filter included

VL15000P-TC-PLUS

Adds 5500K warm white, up to 6000 lumens, next to the 6500K cool white.

Cool white · Warm white · Red
Three levels for each white
2.5 to 10 hours burn time
622 g in air

VL15000PBRC-PLUS and Premium Pack

Adds 8 blue LEDs for fluoro and works with the Fibre Link remote. The Premium Pack adds the remote kit and fiber.

White · Red · Blue (up to 280 lumens)
Three levels, 3750 to 15,000 lumens
2.5 to 10 hours burn time
632 g, yellow filter and plate included

Is it right for you?

Who it’s for

Underwater videographers
Underwater photographers
Fluoro divers
Technical divers

Best for

Fluoro night dives
Compact video rigs
Rigs with a remote
Hand-held video

Power modes

Mode	Output	Burn time
White III	15,000 lm	2.5 hrs
White II	7500 lm	5 hrs
White I	3750 lm	10 hrs
Red	500 lm	—
Blue III	280 lm	—
Blue II	140 lm	—
Blue I	70 lm	—

Bigblue does not list burn times for the red and blue modes.

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Specifications

Output

Max output: 15,000 lm
Modes: + Red & Blue
Light source: 15 x XML LED + 6 x XPE red LED + 8 x XPE blue LED
White levels: 15,000 · 7500 · 3750 lm
Red mode: 500 lm
Blue levels: 280 · 140 · 70 lm
Color temperature: 6500K

Beam

Beam angle: 120° wide
Beam type: Wide, evenly diffused

Power

Burn time: 2.5–10 hrs
Battery: BATCELL21700X4 Li-ion pack, self-contained
Burn time by level: 2.5 · 5 · 10 hrs (level III to I)
Charge time: 2–3 hrs (Bigblue suggested)
Switch: Push button with battery indicator

Build

Casing: Anodized aluminum alloy
Front glass: Tempered optical glass
Max depth: 100 m tested (328 ft)
Size: Dia. 63 x L 134.6 mm (2.5 x 5.3 in)
Weight in air: 632 g (22.3 oz) with battery
Buoyancy in seawater: -255 g (-9.0 oz) with battery
Light head: Type VII modular
Remote control: RC-ready; Fibre Link controller and optical fiber sold separately
Mounting: Soft Goodman glove and 1-inch ball joint included
Catalog model: VL15000PBRC+
Bigblue category: Tech photo and video

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Frequently Asked Questions?

What do I need to use the remote?

Bigblue’s Fibre Link remote controller plus an optical fiber cable, which comes in 1 m and 2 m lengths. Both are sold separately. The VL15000PB-RC PLUS Premium Pack bundles the controller and fiber with this light.

How is it different from the VL15000P-PLUS?

The PBRC-PLUS adds 8 blue LEDs (up to 280 lumens of blue), a yellow plate and remote capability, with three white levels and 2.5 to 10 hours burn. The P-PLUS has a fourth 1500-lumen level that runs up to 25 hours.

Can I swap the light head?

Yes, within Bigblue’s Type VII family. Heads and bodies are interchangeable within their type, so the same body and battery can take another Type VII head.

How long does it take to charge?

Bigblue suggests 2–3 hours for the BATCELL21700X4 pack.

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