Nanlite has announced a slew of upgraded lights with the Forza II and PavoTube II series, expanding both of their popular Forza spotlight and PavoTube tube light lines.
Nanlite Forza 60/60B II Spotlights
Nanlite’s new Forza 60/60B II models are compact, 60W spotlights that offer an illuminance level of up to 3,420lux/2,096lux at 1m (with light only) and CRI and TLCI rated at 96 and 98 respectively.
The Forza 60B II (bi-colour) model offers two output modes, maximum output mode and constant output mode and a variable CCT range of 2700K to 6500K.
Depending on the model, there are 11 (60) or 12 (60B) built-in adjustable special effect options and both lights feature multiple control options, including on-board, 2.4G, Bluetooth, and DMX/RDM.
Nanlite says that noise management has been improved lowering noise levels to as low as 20dbA even with the fan rotating.
Both lights use the same compact and sturdy FM Mount and the included adapter offers compatibility for Bowens mount accessories.
Power options include AC power and DC power options via a battery grip compatible with either NPF or V-mount battery.
Both lights also support firmware upgrades via the USB port on the bottom of lamp head.
View Forza 60/60B II Pricing and Availability at Vistek
Forza 60/60B II Key Features:
- Small and compact with stunning output packed inside, illuminance level stands at 3,420lux/2,096lux@1m with light only
- 60W rated power draw for both and variable CCT range of 2700K to 6500K for Forza 60B II
- Two output modes for Forza 60B II, maximum output mode and constant output mode
- Excellent colour rendition ratings with CRI and TLCI rated at 96 and 98 respectively
- 11/12 built-in special effects with each parameter adjustable
- Multiple control methods, including on-board, 2.4G, Bluetooth, DMX/RDM
- Classic UI of OLED display and tuning knobs with a MODE button added
- Outstanding fan control with noise level lowers to 20dbA even with the fan rotating
- FM mount with Bowens mount compatibility added via an included adapter
- Both AC and DC power solutions with a battery grip compatible with both 2 NPF and 1 V-mount battery
- Firmware upgradeable via the USB-A port on the bottom of lamp head
Nanlite Forza 300/300B II and Forza 500/500B II Spotlights
All four of the larger and more powerful 300W Forza 300(B) II and 500W Forza 500(B) II models are four point-source lights offering a CCT range of 2700K-6500K and built-in W(RG)/WW(RG) light mixing colour calibration systems with G/M±80 tunability.
The lights offer colour rendition with CRI/TLCI scores of 96/97 for Forza 300/500 II models and CRI/TLCI scores of average 96/97 for Forza 300B/500B II (bi-colour) models respectively.
A newly redesigned, compact control box features an internal power adapter which Nanlite says reduces the overall size of the control unit by 37% for Forza 300/300B II models and by 16% for the Forza 500/500B II models.
The control box also features V-mount battery plates on both sides, a curved yoke with one-sided locking mechanism and integrated quick-release device.
All four lights include built-in 2.4G and Bluetooth dual modules, NANLINK connectivity and support DMX/RDM control via wired connection.
The 300/300B models include 11 customizable, built-in special effect options, where as the 500/500B models include 12 customizable options. All are tunable via on-board control or via the NANLINK app which offers even more customization options.
All four lights feature dual batteries and 14.4V-14.8V batteries can be used simultaneously, they also support single battery power operation allowing for fast power switching when in low battery and enabling hot plugging as well as hot swapping between AC/DC for all of the lights.
The Forza 300/300B II & 500/500B II lights include a standard Bowens mount with an extra umbrella mount allowing for assorted Nanlite or third party modifiers to be attached.
A quick release clamp is also included as well as extended connection cables, including a 3 metre DC connection cable and 6 metre AC connection cable.
View Forza 300/300B II and Forza 500/500B II Pricing and Availability at Vistek
Forza 300/300B II & Forza 500/500B II Key Features:
- Wide CCT range of 2700K-6500K covering both 300W and 500W power draw
- Come with a glass protection for COB to eliminate external intrusion
- Feature a built-in W(RG)/WW(RG) light mixing colour calibration system with G/M±80 tunability
- Excellent colour rendition with CRI/TLCI scores of 96/97 for Forza 300/500 II and CRI/TLCI scores of average 96/97 for Forza 300B/500B II
- Compact design for control box with power adapter incorporated inside, reducing the overall control unit size of Forza 300/300B II by 37% and Forza 500/500B II by 16%
- Form factor innovations, including V-mount battery plates on both sides, curved yoke with one-sided locking mechanism and integrated quick release device
- Comprehensive controlling methods, including on-board, 2.4G, DMX/RDM and NANLINK APP
- Pack 11 effects in Forza 300/500 II and 12 effects in Forza 300B/500B II respectively with parameters for every single effect customizable
- Both dual and single battery power solution enabling hot plugging as well as hot swapping between AC/DC for Forza 300/300B II & 500/500B II
- Integrate a new adjustable cooling system with 4 operation modes available: SMART, FULL SPEED, LOW SPEED and OFF
- Come with standard Bowens mount with an extra umbrella mount
- Support firmware update by flash drive via built-in USB-A port
Nanlite PavoTube 15C/30C II Tube Lights
Both the PavoTube II 15C and 30C lights utilize RGBWW colour mixing technology offering excellent colour rendition and accurate colour reproduction with a wide CCT range of 2700-7500K with G/M±150 adjustment.
Nanlite says compared to the previous versions, both lights provide greater power output and brightness, 10% more with the 15C model and 20% more with the 30C model.
On-board control options have been optimized thanks to a much more intuitive two-knob operation.
Both lights feature built-in Bluetooth and 2.4G modules with NANLINK app controllability, multiple customizable parameters in CCT/HSI/FX modes for more robust wireless control and support for wired DMX/RDM for control in groups.
The number of built-in effects has been increased to 15 from the original 6 allowing users to easily create more complex lighting scenarios.
Both lights allow for PD3.0 (Power Delivery) charging, power supplying and firmware updating via the USB Type-C port.
View PavoTube 15C II and 30C II Pricing and Availability at Vistek
Power is supplied by a built-in 14.8V/2200aAM lithium battery on the PavoTube II 15C and 14.8V/4400mAH lithium battery on the PavoTube II 30C. Both lights can also be powered via the included 15V/2A and 15V/4A power adapters respectively.
According to Nanlite, the LED chips are obscured with innovated diffusion materials that offer soft and even emission, allowing for better results when shooting highly-reflective objects, or when used as in-frame practical lights.
There are also a variety of accessories tailor made for both lights including, barndoor & eggcrate, clips and floor stands.
PavoTube 15C & 30C II Key Features:
- RGBWW Colour Mixing Technology
- High colour rendition scores, CRI Avg 97, TLCI Avg 98, TM-30 Rf Avg 94, TM-30 Rg Avg 101
- 10% and 20% brighter respectively than previous version
- Wider CCT Range of 2700K-7500K
- G/M±150 adjustment functionality
- More power in the same size with PavoTube II 15C/30C 10% and 20% brighter respectively
- Two knobs and one button for intuitive operation
- Multiple control methods, including 2.4G, Bluetooth, NANLINK APP, DMX/RDM
- PD3.0 (Power Delivery) charging, power supplying and firmware updating via the Type-C port
- 15 Built-in practical effects
- Extended illumination area with shortened caps on both ends
- LED chips obscured with innovated diffusion materials