Inheriting the core DNA of Nanlite’s respected point-source lights and combining it with bold aesthetics and advanced performance, the new FC Series represents a significant leap forward in professional lighting. With powerful output, streamlined controls, and a sleek design, the FC-300B and FC-500B are engineered to expand creative possibilities for content creators, photographers, and filmmakers alike. These fixtures are poised to become trusted partners in unlocking limitless creative potential.
The FC Series showcases a meticulously reimagined design language. While staying true to Nanlite’s design heritage, the new series features a compact body that radiates sophistication and confidence. The iconic Nanlite blue accent frame and the powerful, wing-shaped top housing evoke the image of a soaring eagle—symbolizing that the only limit to your creativity is the sky.
Designed for serious performance, the FC-300B and FC-500B deliver rated powers of 350W and 520W, respectively. Their high-output, professional-grade LED emitters produce even, high-quality beams, protected by a glass-covered COB surface to ensure long-lasting reliability. Offering a wide CCT range from 2700K to 6500K, both fixtures provide two selectable output modes: Maximum Output Mode, which prioritizes brightness across the color temperature range, and Constant Output Mode, which delivers uniform brightness throughout the full CCT spectrum.
Rigorous testing and fine-tuning ensure excellent color fidelity, with both models achieving an average CRI of 96, TLCI of 98, TM-30 Rf of 95, and TM-30 Rg of 101. These metrics reflect the FC Series' superior ability to render true-to-life, saturated colors, making it ideal for high-end imaging applications.
User-friendly control is at the heart of the FC Series. Featuring a 2.0-inch display with dual knobs and buttons, the on-board interface allows intuitive operation and smooth dimming. The FC-500B even supports ultra-precise 0.1% dimming increments, enabling delicate adjustments without requiring external controllers.
Installation and rigging are made simple with a power supply unit equipped with a quick-release plate and safety strap. This compact and lightweight PSU design ensures mobility and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.
Connectivity is another strong suit of the FC-300B and FC-500B. Built-in 2.4G and Bluetooth modules allow seamless control via the NANLINK APP, tailored for both solo creators and small production teams. For more advanced setups, the fixtures also support wired DMX/RDM control, making them suitable for professional TV, commercial, and studio environments requiring precise group control.
With a standard Bowens mount, both models are compatible with a wide range of Nanlite modifiers, including softboxes, reflectors, and umbrellas. An additional umbrella mount further expands creative flexibility, and third-party Bowens accessories can also be used, offering near-limitless light-shaping possibilities for both still and motion work.
To enhance storytelling through lighting, the FC-300B and FC-500B come with 12 built-in customizable lighting effects, such as TV, Paparazzi, Candle/Fire, Firework, and more. Each effect is tunable through on-board controls, with extended parameters accessible via the NANLINK APP, allowing creators to match lighting moods to their narrative with precision.
Thermal performance is also optimized with an advanced, adjustable cooling system featuring four fan modes: SMART, FULL SPEED, LOW SPEED, and OFF. In SMART mode, the system automatically adapts fan speed to ambient temperatures, maintaining an impressively low noise level of just 23 dBA (FC-300B) and 27 dBA (FC-500B)—ideal for quiet environments like interviews and live broadcasts. The fan modes also intelligently adjust output levels to balance performance and silence when necessary.
Lastly, a USB port enables firmware updates via USB stick, ensuring that both the FC-300B and FC-500B can evolve with future enhancements and new features, keeping your lighting gear up-to-date with the latest advancements.
Together, the Nanlite FC-300B and FC-500B deliver professional-grade performance, elegant design, and comprehensive control in a compact form—lighting tools designed not only to meet the demands of today’s creators, but to inspire the creative journeys of tomorrow.
