VTL9000P-MAX Backmount Canister Dive Light, Red Mode

Name: Bigblue VTL9000P-MAX 9000-Lumen Dual-Beam Canister Light - Backmount
Brand: Bigblue Dive Lights
SKU: VTL9000P MAX BACKMOUNT
Price: 1924.99 USD
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Description

The Bigblue VTL9000P-MAX Backmount is a dual-beam canister light for technical diving and underwater video. It pairs the VTL9000P-MAX light head with a BATCELLCANISTER battery canister, which doubles the burn time of the handheld VTL9000P-MAX.

The wide beam puts out 9000 lumens in an evenly diffused 120° spread, made for video. The 9° spot reaches 2900 lumens with a focused hotspot for low visibility. Each beam has three levels: 2250, 4500 and 9000 lumens wide, and 725, 1450 and 2900 lumens on the spot. Six red LEDs add a 500-lumen red mode for low-impact light.

Burn time is 6 hours on level III, 12 hours on level II and 24 hours on level I. The light head has a push button with a battery indicator, and a 1.2 m cable runs to the canister. Bigblue suggests 5 to 6 hours to charge.

This is the Backmount version, built for a backmount rig. A Sidemount version is also available. It ships with an adjustable Goodman handle (AJGHA-01C), a 1-inch ball joint, a yellow filter and a PC103A protective case. The housing is anodized aluminum with tempered optical glass, tested to 150 m.

VTL9000P-MAX light head
Backmount battery canister
Battery pack (BATCELLCANISTER)
Charger
1-inch ball joint
Yellow filter (FILYEL63)
Adjustable Goodman handle (AJGHA-01C)
Protective case (PC103A)
Two spare O-rings
Silicone lube
Owner’s manual

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Product Features

Two beams in one head
A 9000-lumen, 120° wide beam for video and a 2900-lumen, 9° spot with a focused hotspot for low visibility.
500-lumen red mode
Six red LEDs give low-impact red light.
Three levels per beam
2250, 4500 or 9000 lumens wide, and 725, 1450 or 2900 lumens on the spot.
Canister burn time
6 hours at full power and up to 24 hours on level I, double the handheld VTL9000P-MAX.
Built for backmount
The canister is set up for a backmount rig, with a 1.2 m cable to the light head and an adjustable Goodman handle (AJGHA-01C) in the box.

Backmount or Sidemount?

Both use the same VTL9000P-MAX light head: 9000 lm 120° wide beam, 2900 lm 9° spot, 500 lm red, 6–24 hrs, 150 m tested.

Backmount

Shorter canister and cable for a backmount rig.

Canister 60 x 202 mm
975 g in air, -384 g in seawater
1.2 m cable

Sidemount

Slightly longer canister and cable for a sidemount rig.

Canister 60 x 212 mm
1033 g in air, -407 g in seawater
1.35 m cable

Is it right for you?

Who it’s for

Tech divers
Backmount divers
Underwater videographers

Best for

Primary tech light
Long technical dives
Low-visibility dives
Underwater video

Power modes

Mode	Output	Burn time
Wide III	9000 lm	6 hrs
Wide II	4500 lm	12 hrs
Wide I	2250 lm	24 hrs
Spot III	2900 lm	—
Spot II	1450 lm	—
Spot I	725 lm	—
Red	500 lm	—

Burn times are Bigblue’s figures by level. Bigblue doesn’t list separate spot or red burn times.

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Specifications

Output

Max output: 9000 lm
Modes: + Red
Light source: 13 x LED + 6 x XPE red LED
Wide beam output: 2250, 4500, 9000 lm
Spot beam output: 725, 1450, 2900 lm
Red mode output: 500 lm
Color temperature: 6500K

Beam

Beam angle: 9° & 120°
Wide beam: 120°
Spot beam: 9°

Power

Burn time: 6–24 hrs
Burn time by level: 6 hrs (III), 12 hrs (II), 24 hrs (I)
Battery: BATCELLCANISTER Li-ion pack, rechargeable
Charge time: 5–6 hrs
Switch: Push button with battery indicator

Build

Mounting: Backmount
Cable length: 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
Casing: Anodized aluminum alloy, anti-corrosive
Front glass: Tempered optical glass
Max depth: 150 m (492 ft) tested
Light head size: 63 x 106.5 mm (2.5 x 4.2 in)
Canister size: 60 x 202 mm (2.4 x 8.0 in)
Light head weight in air: 317 g (11.2 oz)
Canister weight in air: 975 g (2.1 lb) with battery
Light head buoyancy in seawater: -101 g (-3.6 oz)
Canister buoyancy in seawater: -384 g (-13.5 oz) with battery

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Frequently Asked Questions?

How is this different from the handheld VTL9000P-MAX?

Same light output: 9000 lumens wide, 2900 lumens spot and 500 lumens red. The handheld runs on a BATCELL18650X4 pack for 3 to 12 hours and is rated to 100 m. This canister version runs on a BATCELLCANISTER pack for 6 to 24 hours, is tested to 150 m, and the light head alone weighs 317 g.

Does it have a red mode?

Yes. Six red LEDs give 500 lumens of red light. There’s no blue mode.

How long does it take to charge?

Bigblue suggests 5 to 6 hours for the BATCELLCANISTER pack. A charger comes in the box.

Backmount or Sidemount?

Same light head and burn time. The Backmount canister is 60 x 202 mm and 975 g with a 1.2 m cable. The Sidemount canister is 60 x 212 mm and 1033 g with a 1.35 m cable.

Can I buy a spare battery?

Yes. Bigblue lists the BATCELLCANISTER battery and the BATCHRCANISTER charger for the VTL9000P-MAX Backmount and Sidemount.

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