NANLITE has announced its new FC-500C RGBW color spotlight. This is a high-output color light that uses NANLITE’s latest technology to maximize output and increase efficiency.
The FC-500C is a high-output, full-color spotlight with a rated power of 520W. It can create a powerful tight beam when used with reflectors and lenses or a beautiful soft source with ample output when used with a softbox or other diffusion.
It also has features like color modes and Green/Magenta shift. The FC-500C utilizes Nanlite’s high-output RGBW full-color light technology. This is claimed to make the light as efficient as possible so it can deliver high output in both white light and color modes.
The claimed output is 57,050 lux @1m (5600K, with reflector) and 25,590 lux @1m (green, with reflector).
The FC-500C offers a wide color temperature range from 2700K-7500K and ±150 Green/Magenta adjustment.
- CCT Range: 2700K-7500K
- G/M adjustment: ±150
- CRI: Average 95 TLCI: Average 94
- TM-30 Rf: Average 92 TM-30 Rg: Average 100
- SSI 3200K: 84 5600K: 71
The FC-500C has five built-in lighting modes, and all those modes can be easily controlled through the user interface on the head, or via the NANLINK app.
The FC-500C features a standard Bowens mount and an umbrella mount to attach light-modifying accessories
The FC-500C comprises a lamp head plus a separate AC power supply. The head weighs in at 3.91kg / 8.62lb,
The FC-500C features a larger 11cm diameter fan that allows for efficient cooling at lower speeds. To minimize noise it has four fan modes (Smart / High Speed/LowSpeed / Off) that allow the user to manage lighting and audio recording requirements.
In Smart mode, the fan automatically adjusts its speed based on the ambient temperature, allowing for 100% power output while limiting the noise level to around 29 dBA*, making it suitable for professional projects.
- In Smart mode or Full Speed mode, the maximum output is 100%.
- In Low Speed mode, the maximum output is 50%.
- In Off mode, the maximum output is 8%.
The FC-500C supports DC 48V input and can be powered either by the included power adapter or the external batteries (sold separately). When used with the FC Power Controller, the FC-500C can be powered by one or two 14.4-14.8V / 26V batteries.
The FC-500C fixture body is equipped with a USB port for firmware updates via a USB drive.
The FC-500C comes with a carry case made from high-density EPP material, which offers excellent pressure resistance and impact durability.
Pricing & Availability
The NANLITE FC-500C retails for $1099 USD.
