Style Meets Color - Introducing the Incredible Nanlite FC-500C

FC-500C is a full-color directional light with a high-rated power of 520W. It combines the creative potential of color with the light-shaping capabilities of a spot source. It easily creates a powerful, solid beam when used with reflectors and spotlights, or a beautiful soft source with sufficient output when used with a softbox or other modifier. It also features advanced functions such as color effect modes and green/magenta adjustment for precise matching with other light sources. The unique combination of FC-500C's features makes high-power color lighting achievable for a wide range of users, whether they are content creators, photographers, or production teams.

Stunning Output: White Light or Color

The FC-500C utilizes Nanlite's high-performance RGBW full-color lighting technology. This makes the light as efficient as possible, allowing it to deliver remarkable output in both CCT mode and color mode. It features a newly designed LED chip combined with Nanlite's advanced optical light-mixing technology to ensure an even beam and excellent performance.

57050 lux at 1m (5600K, with reflector)

25590 lux at 1m (green, with reflector)

Stylish and Lightweight

FC-500C is a stylish, practical, and lightweight addition to any kit. It is designed with a distinctive contrasting gray/black housing and Nanlite's blue accents. It consists of a light fixture with conveniently located integrated controls and a clear display, and a separate AC power supply. The body weighs only 3.91 kg, making the FC-500C easier to transport and set up on set. Users will appreciate the ease with which it can be used, for example, on a cross arm for overhead lighting.

Users no longer have to choose between lightweight or full-color lighting - with the FC-500C, they can have it all.

Wide CCT Range, High Color Accuracy

The FC-500C provides exceptional color rendering, meeting the strict color accuracy required today in both video production and photography. Using Nanlite's specially developed color mixing technology, the FC-500C offers a wide temperature range of 2700K-7500K and ±150 green/magenta corrections. This allows for easy fine-tuning of the color output to match the time of day or different light sources, as needed.

• CCT range: 2700K-7500K
• G/M adjustment: ±150
• CRI: Average 95 TLCI: Average 94
• TM-30 Rf: Average 92 TM-30 Rg: Average 100
• SSI 3200K: 84 5600K: 71

Multiple Modes for Efficient Operations

FC-500C has five built-in lighting modes, offering almost unlimited possibilities. All modes can be easily controlled via the intuitive user interface on the head or through the NANLINK app. Users can effortlessly achieve the ideal lighting for their shots by quickly adjusting color and effects as desired.

CCT Mode: Color temperature and green/magenta values can be precisely adjusted to reproduce different lighting effects or create a different look.

HSI Mode: Hue, saturation, and intensity of light can be quickly adjusted to choose from any of 36000 colors.

RGBW Mode: This offers individual control of red (R), green (G), blue (B), and white (W) intensity, allowing for a wide range of color options.

Gel Mode: Choose any of 151 different gels. The main color temperature of the light can also be adjusted, and the gel color is visualized on the light's screen, which is very useful.

Effects Mode: 15 effects are available, and the parameters of each effect can be adjusted to achieve the most realistic lighting effects possible.

Multiple Control Options

Adjusting and controlling the FC-500C is easy yet extremely flexible. All parameters can be accessed using the integrated controls directly on the device body. Alternatively, the light offers both wired and wireless control options, ideal for situations where the light fixture is inaccessible or control of multiple lights is required in more complex scenarios:

On-board Control

FC-500C features an elegantly designed control layout with two buttons and two knobs, combined with a clear display to make setup easy.

These controls offer precise dimming operation with 0.1% increments.

FC PowerController

The FC-500C can be connected to the optional FC PowerController for wired control up to 3 meters from the unit. The controller's display is duplicated with that of compatible FC series models, allowing users to quickly and accurately set options.

Wireless Remote Control

The FC-500C features a built-in 2.4G module, allowing quick and easy remote adjustments of various values such as CCT, HSI, and G/M adjustment via wireless remote control.

Control via the NANLINK App

The fully upgraded NANLINK 2.0 app provides comprehensive and intuitive touchscreen control for the FS-500C using a tablet or smartphone, significantly enhancing flexibility and usability.

DMX/RDM Control

For more complex lighting setups, the FC-500C is designed with a DMX port. It can be connected to a DMX console via the appropriate DMX adapter cable with a 3.5mm connector, ensuring reliable control for multiple light fixtures.

Wide Range of Accessories

The FC-500C features an industry-standard Bowens mount as well as an umbrella holder. This ensures full accessory compatibility, allowing users to take advantage of the powerful source for shaping light.

• Fresnel lens FL-20G
• Optical spot PJ-BM-19/36 Bowens Mount with 19°/36° lens
• Parabolic softboxes SB-PR-90/120/150-Q 90cm/120cm/150cm (quick release)
• Lantern softbox LT-80/120 - 80cm/120cm
• Strip softbox SB-ST-140×30 - 140×30cm
• Asymmetric softbox SB-AS-110X45 - 110×45cm
• And many other Bowens mount accessories.

Efficient Cooling

The FC-500C features a larger 11 cm diameter fan, allowing for efficient cooling at lower speeds. To minimize noise, there are four fan modes (Smart / High Speed / Low Speed / Off), allowing the user to manage lighting and audio recording requirements.

In smart mode, the fan automatically adjusts its speed based on ambient temperature, allowing 100% output power while limiting noise levels to approximately 29 dBA*, making it suitable for professional projects.

In smart mode or full speed mode, maximum output is 100%.

In low speed mode, maximum output is 50%.

In off mode, maximum output is 8%.

*approximate average noise level in smart mode

Flexible Power Supply

The FC-500C supports DC 48V input and can be powered by either the included power adapter or external batteries (sold separately). When used with the FC PowerController, the FC-500C can be powered by one or two 14.4-14.8V/26V batteries, providing freedom of movement without the limitations of needing AC power. This setup also ensures that the light continues to operate outdoors or in other environments without access to power.

Firmware Update

The FC-500C fixture body is equipped with a USB port for firmware updates via a USB drive, unlocking continuously improved performance.

EPP Carrying Case

The FC-500C comes with a carrying case made of high-density EPP material, which offers excellent pressure resistance and impact durability. This makes transporting the FC-500C convenient. The case features two locks for secure yet easy opening, and the carefully designed interior ensures easy storage and access.

FC-500C Key Features:

• RGBW LED 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 color rendering with CRI/TLCI average 95 and 94, TM-30 Rf average 92, TM-30 Rg average 100
• Multiple control methods: on-board, remote control, 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 Bowens mount and umbrella mount
• Supports firmware update via USB port on the lamp head
• Power and control with FC PowerController