Bigblue VL36000P Video Light, 36000 Lumens, 160° Beam

Name: Bigblue VL36000P 36,000-Lumen Pro Video Light
Brand: Bigblue Dive Lights
SKU: VL36000P
Price: 2089.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Description

The VL36000P is Bigblue’s compact pro video light. Its 45 high-intensity LEDs put out 36,000 lumens of 6500K white in a 160° wide, evenly diffused beam, so you get smooth coverage for video and stills without a hard edge in the frame.

Four white levels (36000, 18000, 9000 and 3600 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 10 red LEDs gives 1200 lumens of low-impact light for shy subjects that white light would spook.

Power comes from a self-contained BATCELL21700X8 Li-ion pack, so there’s no external battery to manage. One push-button switch with a battery indicator handles every mode. The body is anodized aluminum with tempered optical glass, tested to 100 meters.

This is a big light: 85 mm across and 1391 g in air with the battery. It comes with a lantern grip handle and a 1-inch ball joint, so you can hand-hold it or mount it on your camera arms. A PC102A protective case is included for travel and storage.

Bigblue lists the VL36000P as a Tech photo and video light. Run a pair, one on each arm, to reduce shadows in your footage.

VL36000P light
BATCELL21700X8 battery pack
Charger
1-inch ball joint
Lantern grip handle
PC102A protective case
Two spare O-rings
Silicone lube
Dry bag
Owner’s manual

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Product Features

160° beam with no hard edge
45 high-intensity LEDs spread 36,000 lumens across a 160° evenly diffused beam, so wide-angle frames light up smoothly with no hard edge.
Four white levels
Run 36000, 18000, 9000 or 3600 lumens. Full power lasts 1.5 hours; level I stretches to 15 hours.
Built-in red mode
Ten red LEDs give 1200 lumens of low-impact light, so you can get close to shy subjects before switching to white.
Self-contained battery pack
The BATCELL21700X8 Li-ion pack lives inside the light. No canister, no cable, and a battery indicator on the switch.
Ready to mount or hand-hold
A lantern grip handle and a 1-inch ball joint come in the box, and the PC102A protective case keeps it safe on the road.
Add Bigblue filters
Bigblue’s AF85 and AF85-LB Ambient filters and GF85 Soft Globe filter are listed as optional accessories for this light.

Which VL36000 is right for you?

All three put out 36,000 lumens max in a 160° beam, have a 1200-lumen red mode, run on the BATCELL21700X8 pack, weigh 1391 g and are tested to 100 m.

VL36000P

White and red only, with a fourth level that stretches burn time to 15 hours.

White · Red
Four white levels, 3600 to 36,000 lumens
1.5 to 15 hours burn time
Not on Bigblue’s Fibre Link remote list

VL36000PB-RC

Adds 16 blue LEDs for fluoro and a port for Bigblue’s Fibre Link remote.

White · Red · Blue (up to 450 lumens)
Three white levels, 9000 to 36,000 lumens
1.5 to 6 hours burn time
Yellow plate included, remote sold separately

VL36000PB-RCP

The PB-RC light with the Fibre Link remote controller and an optical fiber cable in the box.

Same light as the PB-RC
Fibre Link remote controller included
Optical fiber cable included
Yellow plate included

Is it right for you?

Who it’s for

Underwater videographers
Underwater photographers
Technical divers
Professional shooters

Best for

Wide-angle video
Large scenes on tech dives
Shooting in pairs
Shy subjects in red mode

Power modes

Mode	Output	Burn time
White IV	36,000 lm	1.5 hrs
White III	18,000 lm	3 hrs
White II	9000 lm	6 hrs
White I	3600 lm	15 hrs
Red	1200 lm	—

Bigblue does not list a burn time for red mode.

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Specifications

Output

Max output: 36,000 lm
Modes: + Red
Light source: 45 x XML LED + 10 x XPE red LED
White levels: 36000 · 18000 · 9000 · 3600 lm
Red mode: 1200 lm
Color temperature: 6500K

Beam

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

Power

Burn time: 1.5–15 hrs
Battery: BATCELL21700X8 Li-ion pack, self-contained
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. 85 x L 144.6 mm (3.3 x 5.7 in)
Weight in air: 1391 g (49.1 oz) with battery
Buoyancy in seawater: -597 g (-21.1 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 VL36000PB-RC?

The PB-RC adds 16 blue LEDs (up to 450 lumens of blue) for fluoro and works with Bigblue’s optical-fibre remote control kit. The VL36000P sticks to white and red, and adds a 3600-lumen level I that stretches burn time to 15 hours.

Does it come with a mount?

Yes. A 1-inch ball joint and a lantern grip handle are in the box, plus a PC102A protective case.

How long does it take to charge?

Bigblue suggests 2–3 hours for the BATCELL21700X8 pack.

Should I run one or two?

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

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