BigBlue 4200 Lumen Wide Beam w/ Blue Light Mode + 1200 Lumen Spot Beam - Black
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Description
Description
Illuminate your underwater adventures with the BigBlue VTL Series Light, the ultimate choice for videographers seeking unmatched versatility. Engineered for underwater photography and videography, this light offers dual-beam functionality to adapt seamlessly to any diving scenario.
- Wide Beam Mode: Perfect for capturing expansive underwater landscapes and wide-angle shots with even, soft illumination.
- Narrow Beam Mode: Provides a focused, high-intensity spotlight for highlighting intricate details or penetrating murky waters.
With a USB rechargeable design, the VTL Series light supports multiple battery types, including 18650, 26650, and 32650, ensuring long-lasting power and convenience during your dives. Whether you're an amateur diver documenting your first underwater journey or a professional filmmaker capturing stunning marine life, the BigBlue VTL Series delivers exceptional performance and reliability.
Features
Features
- High Output Brightness: 4200 lumens with 6500K color temperature for stunning, true-to-life illumination underwater.
- Dual Beam Modes: Offers 4200 lumens of wide beam for expansive coverage and 1000 lumens of narrow beam for focused, high-intensity lighting.
- Fluorodiving Ready: Built-in blue light enhances underwater fluorescence for unique and vibrant visuals.
- Adaptable Beam Switching: Easily switch between wide and narrow beam modes to suit any diving or filming condition.
- Rechargeable Power: Powered by a reliable 32650 lithium-ion battery, ensuring long-lasting performance; USB charger included for convenience.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Black |
| Lumens | 4200 (Wide Beam) / 1200 (Narrow Beam) |
| Beam Angle | 120° Wide Beam, 10° Narrow Beam |
| Burn Time | 1.5 hrs (Level IV), 3 hrs (Level III), 6 hrs (Level II), 15 hrs (Level I) |
| Color Temperature | 6500K (Cool White) |
| Power Source | Rechargeable Li-Ion BATCELL 32650 |
| Weight | 432g (including battery) |
| Buoyancy | -205g (including battery) |
| Size | Dia. 55.5 X L. 140.6 mm |
| Light Source | 7 x XML LED + 2 x Red LED + 4 x Blue LED |
| Maximum Depth | 100 Meters Tested |
| Housing Material | Anodized Aluminum Alloy |
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do lumens mean on a dive light?
Lumens measure the total light output, but they say nothing about how that light is shaped, so a tight narrow beam can look far brighter at distance than a higher-lumen wide beam. Beam angle, color temperature, and water clarity affect what you actually see as much as the lumen figure does. Use lumens to compare lights of a similar beam type rather than as a single score of quality.
What is the difference between a primary and a backup dive light?
A primary light is your main light, usually brighter, larger, and with a longer burn time, while a backup is a small, simple light carried in case the primary fails. Any dive where you need a light to exit safely, such as a night dive, calls for carrying at least one backup. Backups are chosen for reliability and simplicity rather than for maximum output.
How long will a dive light run on one charge?
Burn time and brightness trade directly against each other, so the same battery run at a lower power setting lasts substantially longer. Manufacturers usually quote burn time at each power level, and many lights automatically step down output as the battery drains or the head heats up. Treat quoted figures as fresh-battery, ideal-condition numbers and plan for more burn time than your dive actually needs.
How do I care for the o-rings on a dive light?
The o-rings sealing the battery compartment are what keep the light from flooding, so inspect them for grit, hair, and nicks every time you open it, and wipe the sealing surfaces clean. Lubricate lightly with the grease type the manufacturer specifies, using a thin film rather than a heavy coat, because excess grease attracts sand. Replace o-rings when they look flattened, cracked, or dry, and do not over-tighten the cap in the hope of sealing a bad o-ring.
Can I fly with dive light batteries?
Lithium batteries are subject to airline and regulatory limits that vary by cell chemistry, watt-hour rating, and whether the cells are installed or loose. As a general rule lithium cells travel in carry-on baggage rather than checked baggage, with terminals protected against short circuit, but you must confirm your airline's current policy and any local rules before you fly. Carrying the manufacturer's battery specification sheet helps if you are questioned at screening.
How should I store and maintain a dive light between trips?
Rinse it in fresh water after each dive day and work the switch while it is submerged so salt does not crystallize inside it, then dry it before opening. For storage, remove or charge the batteries as the manual directs, and leave the cap loose so the o-ring does not take a permanent set. Never store a light with corroded or leaking cells inside it.
Should I turn a dive light on before I get in the water?
Test it briefly as part of your pre-dive check, but do not leave a powerful light running in air, because many are designed to shed heat into the water and can overheat on the surface. Check the manual, as some lights have thermal protection that dims or shuts them down when they are dry. Testing before you gear up is far better than discovering a dead light at depth.
