Nanlux, the pro-oriented partner of lighting brand Nanlite, has made big and, dare I say, exciting claims with their new Nanlux Evoke 1200B fixture. First, the 1200B (B=Bi-Color) can compete with their previously released 1200-watt daylight fixture, offering a nearly 1:1 ratio in terms of output but with the flexibility of a more comprehensive Kelvin selection. Other news is the several hundred-dollar price cut for the Nanlux daylight-only 1200-watt fixture. Beyond that, Nanlux has also updated the design of their fresnel accessory from the base-mounted yoke design we previously tested on the Daylight 1200 fixture. Keep reading for my review of the new Nanlux Evoke 1200B paired with the new Nanlux fresnel accessory. After thoroughly reviewing it, my overall impression of the Nanlux Evoke 1200 (daylight-only version) was quite positive. Solid accessories mixed with an ever-improving Nanlink Bluetooth app and an IP54 moisture-resistant design (when the ballast is placed fully parallel to the ground and not upright) all made for a great first impression. With the advent of the Evoke 1200B, the engineering team over at Nanlux has pushed the Evoke platform to bi-color with a selectable Kelvin range of 2700K – 6500K. First, a few clarifying points on what I reviewed. During several shoots over a month, I tested the complete kit with a” trolley case” and 45-degree reflector that retails for $3,949. The trolley case is perhaps 40% of the size of the “flight case” and has the perfect footprint for an owner/op with a small SUV or...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 9 January, 2023