VL11000PB-RC RC-Ready Video Light, Red & Blue | Bigblue

Name: Bigblue VL11000PB-RC 11,000-Lumen RC-Ready Video Light, Blue LED
Brand: Bigblue Dive Lights
SKU: VL11000PB-RC
Price: 989.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

The VL11000PB-RC (VL11000PBRC in Bigblue’s catalog) is the remote-ready, three-color version of the VL11000P. Fifteen white LEDs put out 11,000 lumens of 6500K light in a 120° wide, even beam. Six red LEDs give 500 lumens of low-impact light, and eight blue LEDs give 55, 110 or 220 lumens of blue for fluorescence and specialty imaging.

White runs on three levels: 11,000, 5500 and 2750 lumens, for 2.5, 5 and 10 hours. A push button with a battery indicator handles every mode.

RC-ready means the light has a port for Bigblue’s Fibre Link remote. The controller mounts on your rig handle and connects to your lights by optical fibre, so you can switch them on and off and change settings without taking your hands off the camera. Bigblue says one setup controls up to two lights. The controller and fibre are sold separately; the VL11000PB-RCP includes them.

Power comes from a self-contained BATCELL18650X4 Li-ion pack, and Bigblue suggests 2–3 hours to charge it with the included charger. The anodized aluminum body with tempered optical glass is tested to 100 meters and weighs 467 g with the battery.

In the box: a 1-inch ball joint, a soft Goodman glove, a FILYELLG yellow filter for warmer white, a yellow plate for fluoro, a lanyard and a 7L dry bag. Bigblue lists it as a Tech photo and video light.

VL11000PB-RC light
BATCELL18650X4 battery pack
Charger
1-inch ball joint
FILYELLG yellow filter
Yellow plate
Soft Goodman glove
Lanyard
7L outdoor dry bag
Two spare O-rings
Silicone lube
Owner’s manual

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Product Features

White, red and blue in one light
Fifteen white LEDs for video, six red LEDs for low-impact light and eight blue LEDs for fluorescence.
Remote-ready
Bigblue’s Fibre Link controller mounts on your rig handle and links by optical fibre, so you can switch the light and change settings without letting go of the camera.
Blue mode for fluoro
Blue steps through 55, 110 and 220 lumens. A yellow plate in the box helps bring out the fluorescent colors of marine life.
120° beam with no hard edges
The wide, even 6500K beam covers the frame for video and stills.
Slim body, swappable head
The BATCELL18650X4 pack fits a 55.4 mm body, and the Type VI head swaps with other Type VI heads on the same body.

Which VL11000 is right for you?

All three put out 11,000 lumens of 6500K white in a 120° beam with a 500-lumen red mode, run on a BATCELL18650X4 pack, measure 55.4 x 130.6 mm and are tested to 100 m.

VL11000P

White and red only, with a fourth low level for the longest burn.

4 white levels, 1100 to 11,000 lm
2.5–25 hrs
500 lm red
Yellow filter included, 457 g with battery

VL11000PB-RC

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

3 white levels, 2750 to 11,000 lm
2.5–10 hrs
500 lm red plus 55–220 lm blue
Yellow filter and plate included, 467 g

VL11000PB-RCP

The same PB-RC light with the remote controller kit and optical fibre in the box.

Everything in the PB-RC
Fibre Link remote controller kit
Optical fibre cable
Runs up to two lights

Is it right for you?

Who it’s for

Pro video shooters
Fluoro photographers
Tech photo and video divers

Best for

Remote-controlled rigs
Fluoro night dives
Two-light video setups

Power modes

Mode	Output	Burn time
White III	11,000 lm	2.5 hrs
White II	5500 lm	5 hrs
White I	2750 lm	10 hrs
Red	500 lm	—
Blue III	220 lm	—
Blue II	110 lm	—
Blue I	55 lm	—

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

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Specifications

Output

Max output: 11,000 lm
Modes: + Red & Blue
Light source: 15 x XML LED + 6 x XPE red + 8 x XPE blue
White levels: 11,000 · 5500 · 2750 lm
Red mode: 500 lm
Blue mode: 220 · 110 · 55 lm
Color temperature: 6500K

Beam

Beam angle: 120° wide
Beam type: Wide, even, no hard edges

Power

Burn time: 2.5–10 hrs
Battery: BATCELL18650X4 Li-ion pack
Burn time by level: 2.5 · 5 · 10 hrs (white level III to I)
Charger: Charger included
Charge time: 2–3 hrs (Bigblue suggested)
Remote control: RC-ready, controller sold separately
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. 55.4 x L 130.6 mm (2.2 x 5.1 in)
Weight in air: 467 g (16.5 oz) with battery
Buoyancy in seawater: -184 g (-6.5 oz) with battery
Light head: Modular Type VI
Also known as: VL11000PBRC
Bigblue category: Tech photo and video

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Frequently Asked Questions?

Does the remote come with it?

No. RC-ready means the light is built for Bigblue’s Fibre Link remote, but the controller and optical fibre are sold separately. The VL11000PB-RCP is the same light with both in the box.

How is it different from the VL11000P?

It adds eight blue LEDs for fluoro, a yellow plate and the remote port. The VL11000P is white and red only, with a fourth 1100-lumen level that runs 25 hours.

How many lights can one remote run?

Bigblue says one fibre-optic setup controls up to two lights.

How long does it take to charge?

Bigblue suggests 2–3 hours for the BATCELL18650X4 pack with the included charger.

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