The number of people livestreaming and creating photo and video content in small spaces for social media and other purposes has greatly increased over the years, and the new Nanlite FS-60B is a compact and lightweight studio light that’s perfect for their needs. It brings the highly color accurate performance of more advanced Nanlite fixtures to a truly entry-level price —without making any compromises. The FS-60B features a bi-color CCT range of 2700K-6500K, which means you can easily achieve different looks from daylight to warmer indoor tones. This is an AC-powered LED light that’s easy to use, yet still packed with useful features that make it a valuable lighting toolfor anyone from complete beginners to advanced users.
Weighing only 1.87 lbs, the Nanlite FS-60B is impressively lightweight and easy to bring with you. It features a true, all-in-one design, so you only need to plug the included 9.8-foot power cable into an AC outlet and you’re ready to shoot. The compact 9.7 x 5.2 x 3.4” size makes it easy to fit into smaller studios and shooting spaces, whether you’re using it as a key, fill, rim, or another purpose.
The FS-60B is easy for anyone to figure out. You just turn on the power and use one knob to control the dimming and the other knob to adjust the color temperature from cool whites to warmer tones and everywhere in-between. More advanced users will appreciate new features like the Maximum Output and Constant Output modes, which are capabilities that trickled down from the top-of-the-line Forza 720B.
One aspect that always gets praised about Nanlite products, besides the color accuracy, is the build quality, and this holds true with the new FS-60B. This light is built tough and will provide years of dependable service. When it comes to output, it’s rather powerful considering how small it is. The FS-60B emits 13360 lux of 5600K daylight-balanced light at 1 meter with high CRI and TLCI ratings of 96 and 97.
The 2 built-in knobs, 1 button, and the 1.3” OLED screen make the FS-60B intuitive and easy to use. Bluetooth is also built-in so you can easily control it with the free NANLINK app for iOS and Android. 2.4G is also provided for use with the WS-RS-C2 handheld remote. For sound-sensitive shoots the built-in fan remains quiet and will not interfere with audio recording. The fan can be shut off when silence is needed.
To make the FS-60B as compact as possible, it is outfitted with the FM Mount. There are many excellent modifiers and attachments available for this mount, and a Bowens Mount adapter is included as well. This means the FS-60B is compatible with a vast number of light-shaping tools from Nanlite and other manufacturers. Umbrella mounts are also incorporated into the yoke and the Bowens adapter, giving you even more options for softening the light.
Weight | 1.9 lb |
Dimensions | 10" x 5.3" x 3.42" |
Brand | Nanlite |
Maximum Wattages | 70W |
Color Temperature | 2700 to 6500K |
Dimming | 0-100%, 1% increment |
Operating Voltage | AC100-240V 50/60Hz |
Mount Type | FM Mount |
Control Methods | On-device controls, Bluetooth, 2.4G |
CRI | 96 |