Bigblue CB16500P Video Light, 16,500 Lumens Warm White

Name: Bigblue CB16500P 16,500-Lumen Warm-White Video Light
Brand: Bigblue Dive Lights
SKU: CB16500P
Price: 1429.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

The CB16500P is the compact light in Bigblue’s CB warm-white video line. One high-intensity COB (chip-on-board) LED puts out 16,500 lumens of 5000K light in a 160° wide, evenly diffused beam. With a color rendering index of Ra 85, colors look natural in your video and stills.

Four white levels (16,500, 8250, 4125 and 1650 lumens) let you match the light to the scene. Burn time runs from 1.5 hours at full power to 15 hours at level I. A separate red mode from 8 red LEDs gives 1000 lumens of low-impact light for subjects that white light would spook.

Power comes from a BATCELL18650X7 Li-ion rechargeable battery pack. One push-button switch with a battery indicator handles every mode. The body is anodized aluminum with tempered optical glass, tested to 100 meters.

At 70 mm across, 136 mm long and 776 g in air with the battery, it’s an easy light to travel with and hand-hold. A lantern grip handle, 1-inch ball joint, lanyard and PC102A protective case come in the box. Bigblue lists its FILFLUORO15000 FluoroDive filter, AF70 and AF70-LB Ambient filters, GF70 Soft Globe filter and Goodman handles as optional add-ons.

Bigblue lists the CB16500P as a Tech photo and video light. Run a pair to cut shadows in your footage. Want built-in blue or a remote? See the CB16500PB-RC.

CB16500P light
BATCELL18650X7 battery pack
Charger
1-inch ball joint
Lantern grip handle
Lanyard
PC102A protective case
Two spare O-rings
Silicone lube
Dry bag
Owner’s manual

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Product Features

Single COB LED
One high-intensity chip-on-board LED puts out 16,500 lumens across a 160° evenly diffused beam, so wide frames light up with no hard edge.
Warm 5000K, Ra 85
A 5000K warm-white color temperature and a color rendering index of Ra 85 keep colors looking natural in video and stills.
Four white levels
Run 16,500, 8250, 4125 or 1650 lumens. Full power lasts 1.5 hours; level I stretches to 15 hours.
1000-lumen red mode
Eight red LEDs give low-impact light, so you can get close to shy subjects before switching to white.
Compact and ready to mount
At 70 mm across and 776 g, it’s easy to hand-hold. A lantern grip handle, 1-inch ball joint, lanyard and PC102A case are in the box.
Filters for fluoro and soft light
Bigblue lists the FILFLUORO15000 FluoroDive filter, AF70 and AF70-LB Ambient filters and the GF70 Soft Globe filter as optional add-ons.

Which CB16500 is right for you?

All three put 16,500 lumens of 5000K warm white (Ra 85) in a 160° beam, run on a BATCELL18650X7 pack and are 70 mm across.

CB16500P

Warm white plus red, with the longest burn time.

4 white levels, 1650 to 16,500 lm
1.5 to 15 hrs
1000-lumen red mode
L 136 mm, 776 g

CB16500PB-RC

Adds blue for fluoro and a port for Bigblue’s fibre-optic remote.

3 white levels, 4125 to 16,500 lm
1.5 to 6 hrs
1000-lumen red, 55–220-lumen blue
Yellow plate included
Remote kit sold separately
L 142.5 mm, 787 g

CB16500PB-RCP

The RC-ready light with the remote kit in the box.

Same light as the CB16500PB-RC
Fibre Link controller included
Optical fibre included
Switch and adjust from your rig handle

Is it right for you?

Who it’s for

Underwater videographers
Underwater photographers
Technical divers
Traveling shooters

Best for

Wide-angle video
Long dives at low power
Shooting in pairs
Shy subjects in red mode

Power modes

Mode	Output	Burn time
White IV	16,500 lm	1.5 hrs
White III	8250 lm	3 hrs
White II	4125 lm	6 hrs
White I	1650 lm	15 hrs
Red	1000 lm	—

Bigblue does not list a burn time for red mode.

Add-ons

Specifications

Output

Max output: 16,500 lm
Modes: + Red
Light source: 1 x COB LED + 8 x XPE red LED
White levels: 16,500 · 8250 · 4125 · 1650 lm
Red mode: 1000 lm
Color temperature: 5000K warm white
Color rendering index: Ra 85

Beam

Beam angle: 160° wide
Beam type: Wide, evenly diffused

Power

Burn time: 1.5–15 hrs
Battery: BATCELL18650X7 Li-ion pack
Burn time by level: 1.5 · 3 · 6 · 15 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. 70 x L 136 mm (2.8 x 5.4 in)
Weight in air: 776 g (27.4 oz) with battery
Buoyancy in seawater: -317 g (-11.2 oz) with battery
Mounting: Lantern grip handle and 1-inch ball joint included
Bigblue category: Tech photo and video

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Frequently Asked Questions?

How is it different from the CB16500PB-RC?

The PB-RC adds 8 blue LEDs (55, 110 or 220 lumens) for fluoro, a yellow plate and a port for Bigblue’s fibre-optic remote. It has three white levels, so burn time is 1.5 to 6 hours. The CB16500P keeps a fourth, 1650-lumen level that stretches burn time to 15 hours.

Can I use it for fluoro diving?

Yes, with Bigblue’s FILFLUORO15000 FluoroDive filter, made for this light and sold separately. For built-in blue, see the CB16500PB-RC.

Does it fit a Goodman handle?

Bigblue lists its Goodman Handle Series as an optional accessory for the CB16500P.

How long does it take to charge?

Bigblue suggests 2–3 hours for the BATCELL18650X7 pack.

Should I run one or two?

Bigblue notes that running a pair reduces shadows in your video and photos.

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