FS-150B Bi-Color LED Monolight Review
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Our editorial take on the FS-150B Bi-Color LED Monolight
The Nanlite FS-150B represents a significant step in democratizing high-quality lighting for creators. By adding a versatile bi-color capability to its budget-friendly FS series, Nanlite has delivered a fixture that hits a compelling sweet spot. For a very accessible price, you get a capable monolight with a standard Bowens mount, opening up a world of creative possibilities with modifiers. The output is more than sufficient for the typical talking-head setup, small studio, or product shoot, making it an excellent first serious light or a valuable addition to an existing kit.
Of course, reaching this price point requires some calculated compromises. The build quality, while perfectly functional for studio use, is primarily plastic and lacks the robust, road-worthy feel of more expensive lights in the Forza line. This is not a light designed to be thrown in a bag and taken on rough-and-tumble location shoots. Furthermore, its reliance on AC power means you are tethered to a wall outlet, limiting its use to indoor or power-accessible environments. These are not deal-breakers, but rather defining characteristics that position the FS-150B as a high-value tool for the right user.
- Extremely competitive price for a bi-color fixture
- Versatile CCT range from warm to cool
- Standard Bowens mount ensures broad modifier compatibility
- Good light output for its price class
- Lightweight and relatively compact design
- Build quality relies heavily on plastic
- AC power only, no native battery support
- Cooling fan can be audible in quiet settings
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About this product
Ideal for livestreaming and content creators, the FS-150B Bi-Color LED Monolight from Nanlite is an AC powered, bi-color LED fixture engineered to provide power and versatility at a budget-friendly price point. The FS-150B's bi-color capability allows it to provide a CCT range of 2700-6500K, all while maintaining a high CRI/TLCI of 96/97, ensuring accurate color rendition.
Specs
- Weight
- 5.1 lb / 2.3 kg
- Dimming
- Built-In Dimmer • 0 to 100%
- Display
- OLED
- Item Type
- 1x COB LED Monolight
- Beam Angle
- 120°
- Dimensions
- 14 x 8.4 x 4.5" / 35.6 x 21.3 x 11.4 cm
- Color Modes
- Daylight, Tungsten
- Input Power
- 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
- Power Source
- AC Power (Cable Included)
- Inline Switch
- No
- Built-In Flash
- No
- Cooling System
- Fan
- Inputs/Outputs
- Light Fixture1x IEC Power Input (100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz)
- Umbrella Mount
- No
- Power Pass-Thru
- No
- Fixture Mounting
- 1x 5/8" Receiver (Via Swivel Mount)
- Color Temperature
- 2700 to 6500K
- Power Consumption
- 175 W
- Wireless Frequency
- 2.4 GHz
- Operating Conditions
- Up to 113°F / 45°C
- Front Accessory Mount
- Bowens S
- Included Storage Case
- No
- Mobile App Compatible
- Yes: Android & iOSApp Name: NANLINKFunctionality: Remote Control
- Preprogrammed Effects
- Yes
- Color Accuracy Standard
- CRI 96TLCI 97
- Included Light Modifier
- 1x Reflector
- Environmental Resistance
- No
- Included Adapter / Cable
- 1x USA Type-A/B to IEC Cable (14.8' / 4.5 m)
- Photometrics At 3.3' / 1 M
- 2443 fc / 26,300 Lux
- Wireless Remote Control Type
- BluetoothRadio/RF (WS-RC-C2) *Remote Not Included
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