Forza 500B II Bi-Color LED Monolight Review
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Our editorial take on the Forza 500B II Bi-Color LED Monolight
The Nanlite Forza 500B II represents a significant and welcome evolution, demonstrating that the company is keenly aware of the competitive landscape. This fixture is a direct and worthy challenger to established options from Aputure and Godox, offering a compelling feature set within a solidly built package. It successfully moves beyond being a simple 'me-too' product and instead carves out its own space by integrating professional-grade features once reserved for much more expensive lights.
The key differentiators here are the thoughtful, practical upgrades. The addition of a W(RG) and WW(RG) light engine allows for +/- 80 points of green-to-magenta adjustment, a critical tool for precisely matching other light sources or correcting for sensor bias. This, combined with ultra-fine dimming in 0.1% increments, gives creators a level of control that is genuinely useful on set. While no single light is perfect for every scenario, the Forza 500B II delivers a potent combination of power, color quality, and advanced control that makes it a formidable tool for demanding productions.
- Excellent color rendition with green-magenta shift adjustment
- Precise dimming control in 0.1% increments
- Robust build quality for its price category
- Comprehensive control via onboard, app, and DMX
- Powerful output for a bi-color LED monolight
- Faces extremely strong competition from other brands
- Fan can be audible in very quiet recording environments
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About this product
The Nanlite Forza 500B II Bi-Color LED Monolight offers powerful output with an adjustable color temperature of 2700-6500K and green-magenta shift. Dimmable from 0 to 100% in 0.1% increments, it provides precise intensity control for various productions. The light supports AC or V-mount battery power, and can be controlled via onboard controls, DMX, or a mobile app.
Specs
- Weight
- 9.5 lb / 4.3 kg
- Battery
- 2x V-Mount Rechargeable (Not Included)
- Dimming
- Built-In Dimmer • 0 to 100%
- Display
- OLED (Via Included Power Supply/Controller)
- App Name
- NANLINK
- Item Type
- 1x LED Monolight
- Yoke Type
- Manually-Operated Yoke
- Beam Angle
- 120°
- Dimensions
- 15.7 x 9.1 x 5.6" / 39.9 x 23.1 x 14.2 cm
- Color Modes
- Daylight, Tungsten
- Input Power
- 110 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
- Power Source
- AC Power (Cable Included), Battery (Not Included)
- Cooling System
- Fan
- Umbrella Mount
- Yes
- Fixture Mounting
- 1x 5/8" Receiver
- Color Temperature
- 2700 to 6500K
- Power Consumption
- 580 W (Maximum)
- Battery Plate Type
- 2x V-Mount (Built-In)
- Wireless Frequency
- 2.4 GHz
- Front Accessory Mount
- Bowens S
- Included Storage Case
- Yes
- Mobile App Compatible
- Yes: Android & iOS
- Photometrics 3200k 1m
- 1773 fc / 19,090 Lux
- Photometrics 5600k 1m
- 2054 fc / 22,120 Lux
- Preprogrammed Effects
- Yes
- Color Accuracy Standard
- CRI 96, TLCI 97
- Included Light Modifier
- 1x Reflector
- Wireless Remote Control Type
- Bluetooth, Radio/RF
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