The Nanlux Evoke 1200 has a lot to offer on paper: high output, a variety of first-party accessories shipping now, built-in DMX and Bluetooth connectivity, and IP54 dust and water resistance — all fantastic, but how does the light operate in the field? Does the hype align with real-world usefulness on location? I took the Evoke 1200 on various productions, and here’s my field review. Over the past several years, I’ve worked with a variety of lights from Nanlux and sister company Nanlite, and I have to admit the Evoke 1200 feels like a true evolution and clear proof that both companies are listening to feedback. Many of the things I’ve found annoying or in some way “less than” in the early versions of their products have all been addressed with the design of the Evoke 1200. That isn’t to say the Evoke 1200 is perfect (no light is), but this fixture is, without doubt, a huge step in the right direction. Evoke 1200 – first impression If you’ve got the idea that LED takes up less of a physical footprint than comparable HMI lighting, let me dispel that notion right now. That isn’t true with the Evoke 1200, which is similar to an Arri M8 once everything is connected. I found it to be much smaller when compared to Mole Richardson fixtures of equivalent wattage I’ve used in the past. The light is large, but once out of the case, probably manageable for the solo user. Evoke 1200 Flight...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 18 March, 2022