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AL 900NP
A very powerful output 900 lumens in an 10° light beam such as lightning in the silent sky.
Technical details
- Light Source: XML LED
- Light output: 90Lm (level I), 225Lm (level II), 450 Lm (Level III), 900 Lm (level IV)
- Casing material : Aluminium alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- Power source: Li ion rechargeable battery pack 18650
- Angle of light beam: 10° narrow beam
- Colour temperature: 6500K
- Burn time: 2hrs (level IV), 5hrs (level III), 10hrs (level II) and 20hrs (level I)
- Maximum depth: 100m tested
- Size: Dia. 35 x L. 150.1mm
- Weight in air: 197g (including battery)
- Buoyancy in seawater: -96g (including battery)
- Switching system: Push button with battery indicator
- Front glass: Tempered optical glass
- Bottom: Safety valve design
AL 900XWP
A low cost video light with 120° wide angle of light beam, the light comes with red filter; yellow filter and clip for easy system setup.
Technical details
- Light Source: XML LED
- Light output: 90Lm (level I), 225Lm (level II), 450 Lm (Level III), 900 Lm (level IV)
- Casing material : Aluminium alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- Power source: Li ion rechargeable battery pack 18650
- Angle of light beam: 120° wide beam
- Colour temperature: 6500K
- Burn time: 2hrs (level IV), 5hrs (level III), 10hrs (level II) and 20hrs (level I)
- Maximum depth: 100m tested
- Size: Dia. 38.8 x L. 132.5mm
- Weight in air: 177g (including battery)
- Buoyancy in seawater: -89g (including battery)
- Switching system: Push button with battery indicator
- Front glass: Tempered optical glass
- Bottom: Safety valve design
AL 900WP
A very powerful output 900 lumens in an 85° light beam, it is a good focus light to come with red filter; yellow filter and clip for easy system setup
Technical details
- Light Source: XML LED
- Light output: 90Lm (level I), 225Lm (level II), 450 Lm (Level III), 900 Lm (level IV)
- Casing material : Aluminium alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- Power source: Li ion rechargeable battery pack 18650
- Angle of light beam: 85° wide beam
- Colour temperature: 6500K
- Burn time: 2hrs (level IV), 5hrs (level III), 10hrs (level II) and 20hrs (level I)
- Maximum depth: 100m tested
- Size: Dia. 38.8 x L. 139mm
- Weight in air: 197g (including battery)
- Buoyancy in seawater: -104g (including battery)
- Switching system: Push button with battery indicator
- Front glass: Concave lens
- Bottom: Safety valve design
TL 2800P
This self-contained tech-light pumps out 2800 lumens in a very compact body with the reliable push button with battery indicator; it allows you to choose 4 levels of brightness and SOS function.
Technical details
- Light Source: 3 x XML LED
- Light output: 250Lm (level I), 625Lm (level II), 1250 Lm (Level III), 2800 Lm (level IV)
- Casing material : Aluminium alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- Power source: Li ion rechargeable battery pack 32650
- Angle of light beam: 10° narrow beam
- Colour temperature: 6500K
- Burn time: 1.5hrs (level IV), 3hrs (level III), 6hrs (level II) and 15hrs (level I)
- Maximum depth: 100m tested
- Size: Dia. 63 x L. 138.6mm
- Weight in air: 457g (including battery)
- Buoyancy in seawater: -227g (including battery)
- Switching system: Push button with battery indicator
- Front glass: Tempered optical glass
- Bottom: Safety valve design
VL 2800P
VL 2800P is the new member of out video light family. It is a self-contained, compact and powerful all-purpose diving light best suited for video light. It generates 2800 Lumens and offers 10%, 25%, 50% and 100% output levels through the reliable push button. This light is also built-in red colour mode for viewing shy little creatures and enhancing focusing performance.
Technical details
- Light Source: 6 x XML LED + 4 x XPE Red LED
- Light output: 250Lm (level I), 625Lm (level II), 1250 Lm (Level III), 2800 Lm (level IV)
- Light output (Red colour mode): 200Lm
- Casing material : Aluminium alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- Power source: Li ion rechargeable battery pack 32650
- Angle of light beam: 120° wide beam
- Colour temperature: 6500K
- Burn time: 1.5hrs (level IV), 3hrs (level III), 6hrs (level II) and 15hrs (level I)
- Maximum depth: 100m tested
- Size: Dia. 52.5 x L. 121.1mm
- Weight in air: 359g (including battery)
- Buoyancy in seawater: -184g (including battery)
- Switching system: Push button with battery indicator
- Front glass: Tempered optical glass
- Bottom: Safety valve design
VTL 2800P
New for 2014! A 2800 lumens wide beam video light with dual spot and flood beam mode, even built-in red colour mode. At flood beam mode, it provides 120° wide beam. At spot beam mode, it provides 10° narrow beam.
Technical details
- Light Source: 7 x XML LED + 2 x XPE Red LED
- Light output: 250Lm (level I), 625Lm (level II), 1250 Lm (Level III), 2800 Lm (level IV)
- Light output (Flood beam mode): 1250Lm (Level III), 2800 Lm (Level IV)
- Light output (Spot beam mode): 900Lm
- Light output (Red colour mode): 100Lm
- Casing material : Aluminium alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- Power source: Li ion rechargeable battery pack 32650
- Angle of light beam: 120° wide beam
- Colour temperature: 6500K
- Burn time: 1.5hrs (level IV), 3hrs (level III), 6hrs (level II) and 15hrs (level I)
- Maximum depth: 100m tested
- Size: Dia. 55.5 x L. 143.6mm
- Weight in air: 461g (including battery)
- Buoyancy in seawater: -233g (including battery)
- Switching system: Push button with battery indicator
- Front glass: Tempered optical glass
- Bottom: Safety valve design
VL 15000P
Never in the history of underwater photography has a light this size and weight produced such amount of light without external battery pack.
Technical details
- Light Source: 36 x XML LED + 10 x XPE Red LED
- Light output: 1500Lm (level I), 3750Lm (level II), 7500 Lm (Level III), 15000 Lm (level IV)
- Light output (Red colour mode): 1000Lm
- Casing material : Aluminium alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- Power source: Li ion rechargeable battery pack 32650
- Angle of light beam: 160° wide beam
- Colour temperature: 6500K
- Burn time: 1hr (level IV), 2hrs (level III), 4hrs (level II) and 10hrs (level I)
- Maximum depth: 100m tested
- Size: Dia. 108 x L. 152.4mm
- Weight in air: 2300g (including battery)
- Buoyancy in seawater: -940g (including battery)
- Switching system: Push button with battery indicator
- Front glass: Tempered optical glass
- Bottom: Safety valve design
FF 4x5 750 LED PRIMARY LIGHT
Bigblue FF 4x5 gives a stunning 750 Lumens light output. The light beam is 44 degree and the light pattern is very even without any hotspot, which will make it your ideal focus light as well as primary diving light.
Colour choice of Blue or Black
Technical details
- Light source 1 x Cree LED Light output 750 Lm (Hi).
- 525 Lm (Lo) Casing material Aluminum alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- Power source 8 x AA batteries. Alkaline 1.5V or Ni-MH 1.2V
- Angle of light beam 44°
- Color temperature 6500K
- Burn time 3 hrs (Hi Mode), 5 hrs (Lo Mode)
- Maximum depth 100m tested
- Size Dia. 68 x L. 217mm
- Weight in air 782g. (including batteries) Buoyancy in seawater -269g. (including batteries)
- Switching system Magnetic rotary w/ locking mechanism
- Front glass Tempered optical glass
- LanyardIncluded
- Lantern handlesAnodized, anti-corrosive, aluminum alloy
SRP - £225
AL 350N Spotter
A powerful output in an 8° light beam, it cuts the murky water like a razor, using only 3 x AAA batteries. Full aluminium body for the rugged needs, you can twist it on/off easily.
Technical details
- 350 Lumens Cree LED
- Aluminium Alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- 3 x AAA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
- Up to 4hrs of burn time
- Lanyard included
- 100 metre tested
- 204g (including batteries) weight in air
- -91g (including batteries) buoyancy in seawater
SRP £69
FF 1x5 250
The bigblue FF-1x5W 250 lumen aluminum LED Diving Torch is called the small “Flying-Fish”, powerful yet compact, which combines durable construction, long-lasting performance, brilliant luminosity and reliability to meet the needs of the most demanding divers.
Colour options Blue, Black, Pink and Green
Technical details
- Light source Cree LED with optical diffusion lens
- Light output 250 Lumens
- Casing material Anodized, anti-corrosive, aluminum alloy
- Power source 4 AA batteries, Alkaline 1.5V or Ni-MH 1.2V
- Angle of light beam 60°
- Color temperature 6500K Light efficiency Equivalent to a 8-watt halogen bulb
- Up to 6 hours Burn time Gradual reduction of output until switching off
- Maximum depth 100m
- Diameter 56mm Length 206mm
- Weight in air 460gr (with batteries) Weight in seawater 120gr (with batteries)
- Switching system Rotary magnetic switch system
- Transportation lock Closure system with blocking button
- Front glass * Tempered optical glass * Thickness 5mm - 41mm diameter
- Lanyard Included
- Lantern handles Anodized, anti-corrosive, aluminum alloy
SRP £99
FF 1x5 450 PLUS
With 450 Lumens high output and 53° wide even beam, this compact diving light is an ideal light which helps you to focus your perfect shot easily at low light condition. It comes with a ball joint for easy mounting to your camera or video system.
Uses only 4 x AA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, its burn time is up to 4 hours, and its luminosity is powerful enough to be your primary diving light.
Colour options of Blue or Black
Technical details
- Light source Cree LED Light output 450 Lumens
- Casing material Aluminum alloy. Anti-corrosive anodized.
- Power source 4 x AA Alkaline 1.5V or Ni-MH 1.2V
- Angle of light beam 53° wide even beam
- Color temperature 6500K
- Burn time Up to 4 hours
- Maximum depth 100m tested
- Size Diameter 55.2mm x Length 205.2mm
- Weight in air 580g. (including batteries) Buoyancy in seawater -175g. (including batteries)
- Switching system Magnetic rotary switch
- Front glass Tempered optical glass
- Lanyard Included
- Lantern handles Anodized, anti-corrosive, aluminum alloy
SRP £165
FF4x5 750 AFO
Bigblue FF 4x5 Auto Flash Off gives a stunning 750 Lumens light output . The light beam is 44 degree and the light pattern is very even without any hotspot. Power supply is 8 x AA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with a burn time of 3 hours on high or 5 hours on low beam.
. Colour choice of Blue or Black
Technical details
- Light source 4 x Cree LED Light output 750 Lm (Hi).
- 525 Lm (Lo) Casing material Aluminum alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- Power source 8 x AA batteries. Alkaline 1.5V or Ni-MH 1.2V
- Angle of light beam 44°
- Color temperature 6500K
- Burn time 3 hrs (Hi Mode), 5 hrs (Lo Mode)
- AFO Interval 1 sec. +/- 0.3 sec.
- Maximum depth 100m tested
- Size Dia. 68 x L. 217mm
- Weight in air 782g. (including batteries) Buoyancy in seawater -269g. (including batteries)
- Switching system Magnetic rotary w/ locking mechanism
- Front glass Tempered optical glass
- Lanyard Included
- Lantern handles Anodized, anti-corrosive, aluminum alloy
SRP £250
AL 350W
Rugged, reliable construction with a powerful output, all add up to a versatile light for any diving occasion. It's also 100 metres tested.
Technical details
- 350 Lumens Cree LED
- Aluminium Alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- 3xAAA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
- Angle of light beam: 40°
- Up to 4hrs of burn time
- Lanyard included
- 164g (including batteries) weight in air
- -80g (including batteries) buoyancy in seawater
SRP £55
FF 1x5 450 Plus AFO
With 450 Lumens high output and 53° wide even beam, in addition to the Auto Flash Off function, this compact diving light is an ideal light which helps you to focus your perfect shot easily at low light condition. It comes with a ball joint for easy mounting to your camera or video system.
Uses only 4 x AA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, its burn time is up to 4 hours, and its luminosity is powerful enough to be your primary diving light.
The Auto Flash Off function turns the light beam off for 1 second when your camera strobe is in use, preventing a hot spot in your photograph
Colour options of Blue or Black
Technical details
- Light source Cree LED Light output 450 Lumens
- Casing material Aluminum alloy. Anti-corrosive anodized.
- Power source 4 x AA Alkaline 1.5V or Ni-MH 1.2V
- Angle of light beam 53° wide even beam
- Color temperature 6500K
- Burn time Up to 4 hours
- AFO interval 1 sec. +/- 0.3 sec.
- Maximum depth 100m tested
- Size Diameter 55.2mm x Length 205.2mm
- Weight in air 580g. (including batteries) Buoyancy in seawater -175g. (including batteries)
- Switching system Magnetic rotary switch
- Front glass Tempered optical glass
- Lanyard Included
- Lantern handles Anodized, anti-corrosive, aluminum alloy
SRP £185
AL 350AFO
Now you can enjoy the Automatic Flash Off function in a super compact body. It is your handy focusing light for taking quality underwater photos and a rugged pocket light for backup
Technical details
- Automatic Flash Off function
- Angle of light beam: 55°
- AFO interval: 1 sec. +/- 0.3 sec
- 350 Lumens Cree LED
- Aluminium Alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- 3 x AAA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
- Up to 4hrs of burn time
- 100 metres tested
- Lanyard and Clip included
- 261g (including batteries) weight in air
- -118g (including batteries) buoyancy in seawater
SRP - £99
VL1800
VL1800 is the new member of our video light family. It is also a self-contained, compact and powerful all-purpose diving light best suited for video like the VL1300. It employs a Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack which can be quick charged with our Smart Quick Charger within 2 hours.
It generates 1800 Lumens from three ultra high efficiency LED chips, and offers 25%, 50% and 100% output levels through the reliable magnetic switch. The burn times lasts from 1.8 hours to 8 hours.
Technical details
- Light source 3 x ultrahigh intensity LED
- Light output 450 Lm(Hi). 900 Lm(Mid), 1800 Lm(Hi)
- Casing material Aluminum alloy. Anti-corrosive anodized
- . Power source Ni-MH Rechargeable battery pack, P/N BAT12.0-2.5/10AA
- Angle of light beam 73° in air, 80° in water
- Color temperature 6500K
- Burn time I mode (Lo=25%) at 8 hours II mode (Med=50%) at 3.6 hours III mode (Hi=100%) at 1.8 hours
- Maximum depth 100m tested
- Size Diameter 58.5mm x Length 184.5mm
- Weight in air 692g. (including batteries) Buoyancy in seawater -327g. (including batteries)
- Switching system Magnetic switch, 0, I, II, III(4 positions)
- Front glass Optical convex lens
SRP £399
CF-600-TEK
Bigblue CF-600-TEK rechargeable. This latest advancement in the changeable focus series pumps out a steady 600 Lumens at output in ultrahigh intensity. The changeable focus is from 8° to 28°, simply by turning the front lens(turning force increases with depth). At the narrowest beam, the concentration of light is hard to beat.
It employs a Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack which can be quick charged with our Smart Quick Charger within 2 hours. It is operated by three levels magnetic switch in 25%, 50% and 100% output, allowing a stretched burn time from 3 hours to 12 hours, ideal for the demanding diving use.
Technical details
- Light source Cree LED
- Light output 600 Lumens
- Casing material Aluminum alloy. Anti-corrosive anodized.
- Power source Ni-MH Rechargeable battery pack, P/N BAT7.2-2.5/6AA
- Angle of light beam 8° narrow beam to 28° wide beam
- Color temperature 6500K
- Burn time 3 hours(Hi), 6 hours(Mid), 12 hours(Lo
- ) Maximum depth 100m tested
- Size Diameter 59mm x Length 179.7mm
- Weight in air 772g. (including batteries) Buoyancy in seawater -326g. (including batteries)
- Switching system Magnetic switch, 0, I, II, III(4 positions)
- Front glass Tempered optical glass
SRP £299
VL 1300
The Bigblue VL 1300 it is a self-contained, compact yet powerful all-purpose diving light best suited for video. It boasts a stunning 1300 Lumens brightness from a single 30W LED chip, and offers 25%, 50% and 100% output levels to allow the user to enjoy burn time lasting from 1.4 hours to 6.5 hours.
The VL 1300 is made of T6061 grade aluminum, it contains a replaceable Ni-MH rechargeable battery. You can recharge the battery with ease by opening the front lens.
Technical details
- Light source 30W LED Module I mode = 325 Lm., Light output II mode = 650 Lm., III mode = 1300 Lm.
- Casing material Aluminum alloy, anti-corrosive anodized
- Power source Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack(P/N BAT-12.0-2.5/10AA)
- Angle of light beam 77.3° in air, 85.8° in water
- Color temperature 6500K I mode (Lo=25%) = 6.5 hrs., Burn time II mode (Med=50%) = 3 hrs., III mode (Hi=100%) = 1.4 hrs.
- Recharging time 210 min. at 0.9A, 100 min. at 1.8A(charger model: CHR-16-001)
- Maximum depth 100m tested Size Dia. 52.5mm x L. 178mm Weight in air 663g Buoyancy in seawater -297 g
- Switching system Magnetic switch, 0, I, II, III(4 pos.)
- Front glass Optical convex lens
SRP £349
TL1800
This self-contained tech-light employs a Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack which can be quick charged by our Smart Quick Charger within 2 hour. It produces 1800 lumens with powerful hotspot at 10° and wide 72° periphery beam, which satisfies the most demanding technical diving illumination needs in such a compact body. In addition to the reliable magnetic switch, it allows you to choose from 25%, 50% to 100% brightness output. The burn times lasts from 1.8 hours to 8 hours.
Technical specifications
- Light source 3 x ultrahigh intensity LED
- Light output 450 Lm(Hi). 900 Lm(Mid), 1800 Lm(Hi)
- Casing material Aluminum alloy. Anti-corrosive anodized.
- Power source Ni-MH Rechargeable battery pack, P/N BAT12.0-2.5/10AA
- Angle of light beam 10° hot spot, 72° periphery
- Color temperature 6500K
- Burn time I mode (Lo=25%) at 8 hours
- II mode (Med=50%) at 3.6 hours
- III mode (Hi=100%) at 1.8 hours
- Maximum depth 100m tested
- Size Diameter 73 mm x Length 198.8mm
- Weight in air 840g. (including batteries)
- Buoyancy in seawater-350g. (including batteries)
- Switching system Magnetic switch, 0, I, II, III(4 positions)
- Front glass Tempered optical glass
SRP £449
AL Goodman’s glove
Goodman’s glove to be used with AL 1x5, AL Spotter and AL 1x5 AFO.
SRP £20
Pouch for Al Series
Pouch can be used with AL 1x5, AL Spotter Neo and AL 1x5 AFO. comes complete with loops to attached to your BCD and lanyard retractor.
SRP £39
Jason Brown reviews bigblue underwater lights
Shooting images in the darkness of the cave environment can be challenging for even the most sensitive of camera autofocus systems which is where a decent focus (spotter) light comes in.
Recently I’ve been testing the Bigblue Al-250 AFO spotter light from Liquid Sports. Constructed of solid aluminium and rated to 100m, the Al-250 feels light a quality item – it’s reassuringly heavy and the ‘twist on/off’ mechanism is very smooth. It’s supplied with a YS mount so can be used with most camera systems with the appropriate mount adaptor.
What really impressed me about the Al-250 is the quality of the light that it produces which is bright, even and nicely diffused from its 250 lumen CRE LED head. The light features a sensor which switches the focus light off when your strobes fire.
Like all focus lights with this feature, this function works best when shooting macro in TTL mode as the strobes will produce a pre-flash. It does work in manual mode too but the lack of pre-flashes may cause the illumination from the focus light to appear in your shot under very rare circumstances. As it uses an LED head, the soft light and cool colour temperature of the Al-250 is close enough to modern strobes not to produce any discolouration.
My only feedback on the Al-250 relates to the YS mount that is supplied with it. Whilst the light itself is of very solid construction, the YS mount isn’t quite up to the same standard. Personally I would have liked to have seen this made of aluminium too – as it is, you have to hold onto the torch with both hands to turn it on and off.
In conclusion, the Bigblue Al-250 is a quality item that I’d be more than happy to recommend to any underwater photographer. It’s solid, works well and produces a very pleasing, soft light that made focusing in the low-light conditions inside the caves of Mexico an absolute doddle. It’ll certainly be staying on my camera housing!
Jason Brown, Professional Underwater Photographer, BARDOCreative
