Nanlite PavoTube II 60X RGB LED Pixel Tube Light (8', 8-Light Kit) Review
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The Nanlite PavoTube II X-series has firmly cemented its place as an industry workhorse, evolving from a popular upstart to a staple in professional lighting kits. This 8-light kit, featuring the expansive 8-foot 60X tubes, represents the pinnacle of that evolution. It is not merely a collection of lights but a complete, self-contained system. The inclusion of a robust charging flight case and a full complement of mounting accessories and grids means this kit is ready for immediate deployment on professional sets, saving valuable time and effort. Its strength lies in its profound versatility, equally capable of serving as a broad, soft source, a sharp hair light, or a dynamic, in-camera practical effect.
The creative potential unlocked by the RGBWW output and individual pixel control is a significant draw for modern cinematographers and gaffers. The ability to create complex, animated lighting effects directly in-camera adds a layer of production value that was once the domain of post-production. While some questions about long-term on-set durability are natural for any fixture, the overall build quality and feature set present a compelling package. Nanlite has created a powerful, modular ecosystem that competes directly with the top-tier players in the lighting space, and this comprehensive kit is a testament to their understanding of the modern filmmaker's needs.
- Comprehensive 8-light kit includes charging case and accessories
- Excellent light quality and color control with RGBWW
- Creative flexibility with individual pixel mapping effects
- Highly modular and versatile for complex lighting setups
- Robust professional control options
- Significant financial investment for the full kit
- Long-term durability under heavy rental use is not yet proven
- The 8-foot length can be difficult to manage in small locations
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Tube lights have become a ubiquitous part of the modern video lighting kit. Handy as a fill, hair, rim, or accent light, LED tubes have a small form factor, solid output, and are highly modular, meaning you can combine them in nearly countless ways. Drawing on all these strengths, Nanlite has a new PavoTube II 6XR 8-Light kit consisting of eight 10” tubes, a custom charging case, grids, clips, baby pins, iron plates, and more.
This article discusses a still life photography setup using Nanlite Pavotube II 6C lights, with the author mentioning taking test shots to set up the lighting.
NANLITE has announced the latest addition to their PavoTube II XR series – the PavoTube II 6XR, a 25cm-long RGBWW pixel tube light. This T12-sized fixture features 8 individually controllable pixels and professional wireless control options, including LumenRadio CRMX compatibility, aimed at film, video, and content creators.
It is hard to judge just how robust these lights are and how they would hold up to extensive use. I wish I could be more specific than that, but I’m in no position to comment on longevity after only spending a few weeks with the lights.
No Film School has been covering Nanlite for quite some time now, including products like the Forza 60, Forza 60B, PavoTube II 6C, and the PavoTube II 15X, 30X, and 60X. The company continues to make strides in the lighting world, and they recently announced updates to their PavoTube II XR series, as well as new high-output Forza II LEDs.
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About this product
The Nanlite PavoTube II 60X RGB LED Pixel Tube Light is part of an 8-light kit, offering a long 8' form factor. It is designed for photo, video, and film production.
Specs
- Ip Rating
- IP20
- Weight Grams
- 2900 g
- Dimensions Mm
- 43 x 2210 mm
- Input Power
- 15 VDC
- Battery Support
- 1x Rechargeable (Built-In) 8800mAh
- Materials
- Metal
- Pixel Zones
- 32
- Fixture Mounting
- 2x 1/4"-20 Female Thread, 2x 1/4"-20 Female Thread (Via Mounting Clip)
- Full Charge Time
- 5.5-Hour
- Operating Conditions
- Up to 104°F / 40°C
- Runtime At Max Brightness
- 117-Minute
- Cri
- 97
- Tlci
- 98
- Lumens
- 1278 (at 5600K)
- Wattage
- 106 W
- Lux At 1m
- 991 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m at 5600K
- Light Type
- RGBWW
- Dimming Range
- 0 to 100%
- Color Temp Range
- 2700 to 12,000K
- Effects
- Hue loop, CCT loop, INT loop, CCT flash, hue flash, CCT pulse, hue pulse, storm, police car, TV, paparazzi, candle/fire, disco, bad bulb, fireworks, explosion, welding, multicolor, gradient, scrolling, marching, flame, rainbow, and driving
- Control Methods
- Onboard, DMX, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, LumenRadio CRMX
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