Bigblue VL36000PB-RC RC-Ready Video Light, Red & Blue LED

Name: Bigblue VL36000PB-RC 36,000-Lumen RC-Ready Video Light, Blue & Red LED
Brand: Bigblue Dive Lights
SKU: VL36000PB-RC
Price: 2199.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

The VL36000PB-RC is the fluoro-ready, remote-ready version of 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, with no hard edge in the frame.

White runs on three levels: 36,000, 18,000 and 9000 lumens, for 1.5, 3 and 6 hours. Ten red LEDs give 1200 lumens of low-impact light for shy subjects. Sixteen blue LEDs give 450, 225 or 113 lumens of blue for fluoro, and the yellow plate in the box helps bring out coral fluorescence. Bigblue calls it perfect for fluoro pelagic night dives.

RC-ready means the light works with Bigblue’s Fibre Link remote. The controller mounts on your rig handle and links to the light by optical fiber, so you can switch it on and off and change settings without moving your hands. Bigblue says one controller can run up to two lights. The controller and fiber are sold separately, or choose the VL36000PB-RCP, which includes them.

Power comes from a self-contained BATCELL21700X8 Li-ion pack, with a push-button switch and battery indicator. The anodized aluminum body is tested to 100 meters and weighs 1391 g in air. It comes with a lantern grip handle, a 1-inch ball joint and a PC102A protective case.

Specifications

What’s in the box
- VL36000PB-RC light
- BATCELL21700X8 battery pack
- Charger
- 1-inch ball joint
- Lantern grip handle
- Yellow plate
- PC102A protective case
- Two spare O-rings
- Silicone lube
- Owner’s manual
(Fibre Link remote controller and optical fiber sold separately.)

VL36000PB-RC light
BATCELL21700X8 battery pack
Charger
1-inch ball joint
Lantern grip handle
Yellow plate
PC102A protective case
Two spare O-rings
Silicone lube
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.
Red and blue built in
Ten red LEDs give 1200 lumens for shy subjects. Sixteen blue LEDs give up to 450 lumens for fluoro night dives.
Ready for the Fibre Link remote
Add Bigblue’s Fibre Link controller and an optical fiber to switch the light and change settings from your rig handle. Sold separately.
Yellow plate in the box
Use it with the blue mode. The plate is made of yellow filter material that enhances coral fluorescence, so you can film what you see.
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.

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
Fluoro divers
Technical divers

Best for

Fluoro night dives
Wide-angle video
Rigs with a remote
Shooting in pairs

Power modes

Mode	Output	Burn time
White III	36,000 lm	1.5 hrs
White II	18,000 lm	3 hrs
White I	9000 lm	6 hrs
Red	1200 lm	—
Blue III	450 lm	—
Blue II	225 lm	—
Blue I	113 lm	—

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

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Specifications

Output

Max output: 36,000 lm
Modes: + Red & Blue
Light source: 45 x XML LED + 10 x XPE red LED + 16 x XPE blue LED
White levels: 36,000 · 18,000 · 9000 lm
Red mode: 1200 lm
Blue levels: 450 · 225 · 113 lm
Color temperature: 6500K

Beam

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

Power

Burn time: 1.5–6 hrs
Battery: BATCELL21700X8 Li-ion pack, self-contained
Burn time by level: 1.5 · 3 · 6 hrs (level III 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
Remote control: RC-ready; Fibre Link controller and optical fiber sold separately
Mounting: Lantern grip handle and 1-inch ball joint included
Catalog model: VL36000PBRC
Bigblue category: Tech photo and video

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Frequently Asked Questions?

What do I need to use the remote?

Bigblue’s Fibre Link remote controller plus an optical fiber cable, which comes in 1 m and 2 m lengths. Both are sold separately. The VL36000PB-RCP bundles the controller and a fiber with this light.

Can one remote run two lights?

Yes. Bigblue says one controller can run up to two lights at once, so a pair on your arms can share it.

How is it different from the VL36000P?

The PB-RC adds 16 blue LEDs (up to 450 lumens of blue), a yellow plate and remote capability. The VL36000P sticks to white and red, and adds a 3600-lumen level that stretches burn time to 15 hours.

How long does it take to charge?

Bigblue suggests 2–3 hours for the BATCELL21700X8 pack.

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