Big Blue 15000-Lumen Tri Color Video Light

Big Blue 15000-Lumen Tri Color Video Light

The Big Blue 15000 is more than just a light; it's a game-changer for underwater enthusiasts. Big Blue's latest offering comes with a staggering 15000 lumens. This light cuts through the darkness, revealing the intricate details of coral reefs, the mesmerizing movements of marine creatures, and the mysteries hidden within shipwrecks. It's like having your own personal sun underwater, illuminating every nook and cranny.

Key Features

• Lumen Output: 15000 lumens
• Color Temperature: 2700K - 6500K (adjustable)
• Beam Angle: 120 degrees
• CRI: 90+
• Power Source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Burn Time: Approximately 150 minutes at full power

Tri-Color Versatility: White, Red, and Blue

What sets the Big Blue 15000 apart is its tri-color versatility. Not only does it offer a powerful white light for general illumination, but it also features red and blue light modes. Why is this so cool? Well, red light helps preserve your night vision and minimizes disturbance to marine life, making it perfect for those close-up encounters with nocturnal creatures. 

Cool White for Clarity and Contrast

The cool white setting, with a color temperature of 6500K, is ideal for bringing out the blues and greens of the underwater environment. This color temperature closely mimics natural daylight, making it perfect for capturing the true colors of coral reefs, fish, and other marine life. The cool white light helps to cut through the water's natural blue tint, revealing details and colors that might otherwise be lost.

Using the cool white setting is particularly effective when shooting in clear, blue water conditions. It enhances contrast and helps to separate subjects from the background, resulting in crisp, vibrant images that truly pop. This setting is also excellent for macro photography, where capturing fine details and textures is crucial.

Warm White for Natural Tones

The warm white setting, at 5500K, provides a softer, more golden light that can add a touch of warmth to your underwater scenes. This color temperature is particularly useful when shooting in greener or murkier waters, as it helps to counteract the natural green tint and restore more natural skin tones to divers or marine life.

Warm white light can create a more inviting and comfortable atmosphere in your images and videos. It's especially effective for capturing portraits of divers or for highlighting the warm colors of certain coral species and tropical fish. The warm white setting can also be used creatively to simulate the golden hour effect underwater, adding a touch of magic to your footage.

Red Light for Stealth and Night Diving

The inclusion of a red light setting is a thoughtful feature that serves multiple purposes. Red light is less visible to many marine creatures, making it an excellent choice for observing and photographing shy or nocturnal species without disturbing them. This feature allows photographers and videographers to capture natural behaviors and rare moments that might be impossible with white light.

Additionally, red light is invaluable for night diving. It helps preserve the diver's night vision while providing enough illumination to navigate and compose shots. For underwater videographers documenting nocturnal marine life, the red light setting opens up a whole new world of possibilities, allowing for unique footage of creatures and behaviors rarely seen in daylight.

Long-lasting Power for Extended Dives

At the heart of this video light is a high-capacity 21700×4 battery pack. This powerful battery configuration provides an impressive runtime, allowing for extended use during long dives or multiple shorter dives without the need for recharging. The ability to rely on a single charge for an entire day of diving is a significant advantage, especially for professionals working on underwater projects or enthusiasts on diving expeditions.

When operating at full power (15,000 lumens), the light offers up to 2.5 hours of continuous illumination. This duration is more than sufficient for most diving sessions, ensuring that you won't miss capturing those crucial moments due to power limitations. For those who require even longer runtime, the lower power settings extend the battery life significantly. At the lowest setting of 5,000 lumens, users can enjoy up to 10 hours of continuous light, making it ideal for extended underwater explorations or multiple dives throughout the day.

The Big Blue video light incorporates intelligent power management features to help users make the most of their battery life. One of the most useful features is the lighted battery level indicator. This clear, easy-to-read display provides real-time information about the remaining battery power, allowing divers to monitor their light usage and plan their dives accordingly.

To complement its long-lasting battery life, the Big Blue 15000-Lumen Tri Color Video Light also features a quick and efficient charging system. The included charger is designed to replenish the battery pack rapidly, minimizing downtime between dives or shooting sessions. While exact charging times can vary depending on the battery's current level, users can typically expect a full charge in approximately 2-3 hours.

Thermal Management

High-powered lights generate heat, which can be a challenge in underwater environments where heat dissipation is limited. The Big Blue 15000-Lumen Tri Color Video Light incorporates advanced thermal management systems to ensure consistent performance and longevity of the LEDs and other components.

The aluminum housing acts as a heat sink, efficiently conducting heat away from the LED array. Additionally, the light's design includes internal heat-dissipating structures that help maintain optimal operating temperatures even during extended use at high power settings.