Nanlite FC-500C Full Colour RGB LED spotlight

The Nanlite FC-500C is an RGBW LED spotlight with a wide CCT range of 2700K-7500K and the ability to produce light in 36,000 colours. It comes with a power supply for standard AC outlets, and can also be operated with V-Mount batteries using the separately available FC PowerController. The Nanlite FC-500C features easy-to-use onboard controls, Bluetooth control via the free NANLINK app for iOS and Android, 2.4G for additional wireless control options, and a locking, metal DMX/RDM port for advanced control.

The Nanlite FC-500C produces 57050 lux (5300 fc) at 1 metre with the included reflector. You can easily adjust the dimming from 0 to 100% in 0.1% increments, and the high SSI ratings of 84 (3200K) and 71 (5600K), and CRI of 95 and TLCI of 94 ensure your colours will always be accurate. It has a green-to-magenta adjustment of +/- 150 to seamlessly blend with other lights. The included power supply has a strap to hang on a light stand, and a quick-release plate is provided for using the separately available ASCPQRFZ clamp. A wide range of light modifiers are compatible with its standard Bowens Mount, and an integrated umbrella mount provides more light-shaping options. The FC-500C is powerful, colourful, versatile, accurate, easy to use, and always ready to travel in the included hard-foam case.

FC-500C Key Features:

• LED RGBW spotlight
• Rated power of 520W, powerful output delivering 57,050 lux@1m (with reflector, 5600K)
• Wide CCT range of 2700K-7500K with 150 green/magenta adjustment
• Excellent colour rendition with both CRI/TLCI averages 95 and 94, TM-30 Rf average 92, TM-30 Rg average 100
• Multiple control methods: on-board, remote controller, Nanlink App, DMX/RDM
• Multiple lighting modes: CCT, HSI, RGBW, gel, effect
• 15 built-in special effects with customizable parameters in each effect
• Four fan modes: Smart, Full Speed, Low Speed and Off
• Built with a Bowens mount and an umbrella mount
• Support firmware update via USB port on the lamp head
• Powerable and controllable with the FC PowerController

500 Watts of Colour

The FC-500C is the brightest Nanlite light with RGB color. Whether used solo, with other Nanlite lights, or with light shaping tools such as the PJ-BM Projection Attachment (sold separately) for making textures and sculpting light, the FC-500C opens up new creative options.

Travel Case

A crushproof, shockproof, carry case is included, so you can safely travel and store the FC-500C when not in use. The FC-500C is mains-powered but you can also use V-Mount batteries for on-location shoots using the separately available FC PowerController.

Accurate Colour

The colour LEDS on FC-500C make more features possible, like 151 gel presets, HSI Mode, and RGBW Mode where you control red, green, blue, and white separately. You can have confidence in the colour accuracy of the FC-500C with SSI ratings of 84 (3200K) and 71 (5600K), CRI of 95 TLCI of 94, and TM-30 of Rf Average of 92 and Rg Average of 100.

Ease of use

With a 2-inch screen and easy-to-master controls, the FC-500C helps you create professional-looking results quickly. Pressing the right knob jumps between popular colour temperatures or hues, and pressing the left knob instantly drops output to 0.0% and pressing again brings you back to your previous brightness setting. Bluetooth lets you control the FC-500C with your phone or tablet.

Advanced Details

Rapidly adjust the angle of the beam with its 360 rotating yoke and single-sided, stepless lock. Smart fan modes give you total control over on-set sound. It has 15 built-in special effects, plus you can make your own and save them as presets in the app. A USB port allows future firmware updates so new features can be added, and can also power external DMX receivers (sold separately).

Quality Throughout

Like all Nanlite products, the FC-500C is built to high standards such as the glass-protected light source, which makes a big difference in long-term reliability. The built-in 2.4G lets you use the WS-RC-C2 Handheld Remote when you’d rather not use your phone to control, and the WS-TB-1 Transmitter Box lets you control larger setups (both sold separately).

Designed and made at Nanlite

One important distinction that makes Nanlite stand out is that Nanlite designs, builds, and tests every single light in their facility. This gives Nanlite the best possible control over Quality Assurance. Nanlite even made the cardboard boxes their lights come in because they weren’t satisfied with the quality of the available options. Nanlite is a family-owned business that incorporates environmentally friendly practices, and the whole team are passionate about image-making and creativity.