Nanlux’s Evoke hard-light lineup of LED lighting fixtures now includes a Daylight, Tungsten, Bi-Color, and Color version. It’s the Nanlux Evoke 900C color version that we devoted some time to break down at NAB 2023, and now, again, we do it here. This level of coverage is for a good reason – high-wattage hard lights are still somewhat of a novelty. Still, it feels like this is where the cinema-focused lighting industry is headed after several years of rapid innovation on the soft panel color-capable light side. Time for a full review of the 940W RGBLAC Evoke 900C. HMI’s, in all their daylight-only glory, are still the output kings on location. Hefty fixtures (in expense, power draw, and size) like ARRI’s M40 are still in play on mid to large-sized commercial and scripted sets. Hopefully, the Evoke 900C from Nanlux helps continue the steady march towards higher output color-capable LED hard lights with the goal of one day dethroning HMI fixtures. We’re not there yet, but the path forward is starting to become a little clearer. Fingers crossed. Image credit: Graham Sheldon/CineD Now to the fixture itself – the Nanlux Evoke 900C. There are a few competitors in this hard-light color-capable LED space, but the Evoke 900C sits alone in several categories of wattage and price, at least for now. Competitors include the following: ARRI Orbiter: 400W to 500W, wide CCT Range from 2000K – 20000K, on the pricier side from $6300 to over $10,000 depending on the kit, limited...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 27 June, 2023