Bigblue VL15000P Plus Video Light, 15,000 Lumens, Red Mode

Name: Bigblue VL15000P-PLUS 15,000-Lumen Video Light
Brand: Bigblue Dive Lights
SKU: VL15000P-PLUS
Price: 1099.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

The VL15000P+ is Bigblue’s compact white-and-red video light. Its 15 high-intensity LEDs put out 15,000 lumens of 6500K white in a 120° wide, evenly diffused beam, so video and stills light up smoothly with no hard edge in the frame.

Four white levels (15,000, 7500, 3750 and 1500 lumens) let you match the light to the scene. Burn time runs from 2.5 hours at full power to 25 hours at level I, the longest in the VL15000 range. Six red LEDs give 500 lumens of low-impact light for shy subjects.

Power comes from a self-contained BATCELL21700X4 Li-ion pack, so there’s no canister or cable. One push-button switch with a battery indicator runs every mode. The anodized aluminum body is 63 mm across, weighs 619 g in air and is tested to 100 meters. It’s part of Bigblue’s Type VII modular family, so heads and bodies swap within the type.

A soft Goodman glove and a 1-inch ball joint come in the box, so you can wear it on your hand or mount it on an arm. You also get a FILYEL63 yellow filter, a lanyard and a 7L outdoor dry bag. Bigblue lists the light as Tech photo and video.

VL15000P-PLUS light
BATCELL21700X4 battery pack
Charger
1-inch ball joint
Soft Goodman glove
Yellow filter (FILYEL63)
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.
Four levels, up to 25 hours
Run 15,000, 7500, 3750 or 1500 lumens. Full power lasts 2.5 hours; level I stretches to 25 hours.
Built-in red mode
Six red LEDs give 500 lumens of low-impact light, so you can get close to shy subjects before switching to white.
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.
Yellow filter in the box
A FILYEL63 yellow filter comes with the light. Bigblue also lists the FDK63 FluoroDive kit as an option for fluoro dives.

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
Technical divers

Best for

Long dives on low power
Compact video rigs
Hand-held video
Shy subjects in red mode

Power modes

Mode	Output	Burn time
White IV	15,000 lm	2.5 hrs
White III	7500 lm	5 hrs
White II	3750 lm	10 hrs
White I	1500 lm	25 hrs
Red	500 lm	—

Bigblue does not list a burn time for red mode.

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Specifications

Output

Max output: 15,000 lm
Modes: + Red
Light source: 15 x XML LED + 6 x XPE red LED
White levels: 15,000 · 7500 · 3750 · 1500 lm
Red mode: 500 lm
Color temperature: 6500K

Beam

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

Power

Burn time: 2.5–25 hrs
Battery: BATCELL21700X4 Li-ion pack, self-contained
Burn time by level: 2.5 · 5 · 10 · 25 hrs (level IV 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: 619 g (21.8 oz) with battery
Buoyancy in seawater: -242 g (-8.5 oz) with battery
Light head: Type VII modular
Mounting: Soft Goodman glove and 1-inch ball joint included
Catalog model: VL15000P+
Bigblue category: Tech photo and video

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Frequently Asked Questions?

How is it different from the VL15000P-TC-PLUS?

The TC adds a 5500K warm white (up to 6000 lumens) with three levels per white and 2.5 to 10 hours burn. The P-PLUS is cool white and red, with a fourth 1500-lumen level that runs up to 25 hours, and it comes with a yellow filter.

Can I use it for fluoro?

It has no blue mode. Bigblue lists the FDK63 FluoroDive kit as an optional accessory for this light.

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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