THERE’S NAN BETTER THAN THESE LITES FROM MAC GROUP

Updates to the popular Nanlite brand of lighting solutions provide photographers and videographers alike with improved operational and creative choices, making them an easy sell

Well-known and respected in the photo/video trade for distributing Benro, Tenba, Shimoda, Nanlite and Saramonic brands, MAC Group Europe is starting 2023 by shining a light on two of Nanlite’s popular lighting ranges, which received upgrades last month.

Back In The Spotlight

Updated in the Nanlite Forza series are the Forza 60 II and Forza 60B II These second-generation spotlights are described as lightweight and more compact, in utilising a new, highly efficient reflector. Power output has also been increased, while the built-in fan is now quieter (at just 20dbA), making either version of the light ideal for use when shooting video in confined spaces. Further additions include Bluetooth and DMX/ RDM control, while a degree of future proofing is provided courtesy of firmware being able to be upgraded via the USB-A port at the bottom of the lamp head. Both these lights are available now.

Likewise upgraded are the Forza 300 II, Forza 300B II, Forza 500 II and Forza 500B II. Key features to share with your customers include lower power consumption and higher light efficiency, making for brighter output with longer battery run times. We further get improved colour rendering capabilities, with Green/Magenta tunability, a new design yoke making for a larger head tilting range, V-mount battery plates on both sides of the already more compact units, multiple control options, increased cooling fan options (there are now four modes: Smart, Full Speed, Low Speed and Off), a glass cover to protect the light source, plus the addition of Bluetooth and DMX/RDM alongside existing 2.4G and ‘Nanlink’ control. Also worth a mention are the 11 creative lighting effects offered by the Forza 300/500 II and the 12 effects offered by Forza 300B/500B II, with parameters for every effect being customisable. Firmware can likewise be upgraded on these models by flashdrive via USB-A port. The two new ‘300’ units are available from this April, while the ‘500’ models are available this May. While all of the above offer compatibility with Bowens mount accessories, the Forza 300/500 models have an extra umbrella mount. They’re also said to ‘effortlessly’ handle a variety of shooting scenarios thanks to utilising dual batteries, though all units also support single battery operation for fast power switching when in low battery mode, thereby enabling hot plugging/hot swapping and interruption free operation.

Pushing Image Capture Boundaries

Secondly the Nanlite PavoTube C series has also had a refresh for this year. The key upgrades here are the PavoTube II 15C and PavoTube II 30C (right) kit combinations, which utilise RGBWW colour mixing technology. Features to shine a light on include Green/Magenta adjustment, a wider CCT range that makes it easier to shoot photos and videos in varied environments, more intuitive control and ‘two knob’ operation, plus the addition of Bluetooth and DMX/RDM alongside existing 2.4G and ‘Nanlink’

Forza to be reckoned with: the upgraded 300 II and 500 II plus 300B II and 500B II lights (above) offer brighter output with longer battery run times; a newly designed yoke also making for a larger head tilting range control. Added to this is the fact that the PavoTube II 15C is claimed to be 10% brighter than the original light, while the PavoTube II 30C is said to be a whopping 20% brighter than its own original version. Users can therefore be confident in their capabilities as a key light, a fill light or other creative applications. Both models have built-in lithium batteries, providing the ability to create images almost anywhere, while they can also be powered by and connected to included 15V/2A and 15V/4A power adapters respectively.

The above Nanlite PavoTube C series updates are available from this April. For those retailers seeking add-on sales potential, in addition to the existing PavoTube accessories there is a wide variety of new accessories that have been tailored for the PavoTube II 15C/30C, including a barndoor with egg-crate, magnetic tube clips and a dedicated floor stand, with more items continuously being added to the collection, into the future.

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