Nanlite FC-500C – RGBW Light for Video and Photo Studio
The Nanlite FC-500C is a powerful RGBW LED spotlight designed for professionals who require high-quality studio lighting with extensive customization options. With 500W of power and support for over 36,000 colors, this light is ideal for creating a variety of lighting scenes and effects, providing flexibility and precision in your work. Technical specifications Power: 500 W Color Temperature (CCT): 2700K-7500K (GM±150) Color Rendering Index (CRI): Average 95 Television Lighting Consistency Index (TLCI): Average 94 SSI: 3200K - 84, 5600K - 71 Luminous flux: 3200K - 33693 lumens, 5600K - 34980 lumens Dimming range: 0-100% in 0.1% steps DMX Control: Yes Wireless control: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, compatible with NANLINK APP Compatible Wi-Fi adapter: Nanlink WS-TB-1 Mount: Bowens Mount Cooling system: Fan Working temperature: -20℃ to 45℃ Power supply: DC 48V/10.8A Max, AC 100-240V 50/60Hz Delivery set and ease of use This kit includes the Nanlite FC-500C RGBW Color LED Spotlight, AC power adapter, and carrying case. The light can be powered from a standard wall outlet or by using V-Mount batteries with the FC PowerController (sold separately). Power and color options The Nanlite FC-500C delivers up to 36,000 vibrant colors and a wide color temperature range of 2700K-7500K with a green/magenta hue adjustment (±150). The built-in dimmer with 0.1% accuracy allows for smooth brightness adjustment. High color accuracy The RGBW LEDs provide a CRI of 95, TLCI of 94, SSI of 84 (3200K) and 71 (5600K). This makes the FC-500C an ideal solution for studio lighting, photo and video shooting. There are 151 preset gels, HSI and RGBW modes built in. Smart control The light is equipped with Bluetooth and 2.4G for control via NANLINK APP. The metal DMX/RDM port with lock allows integration into complex lighting schemes. The built-in 2-inch screen makes it easy to set up, and quick buttons allow you to instantly change the color temperature and brightness. Installation flexibility The bracket features 360° rotation and smooth adjustment for precise positioning. The standard Bowens Mount is compatible with a wide range of softboxes and other attachments. The Nanlite FC-500C is a powerful, convenient and versatile light source for professional video and photo studios. Delivery set Nanlite FC-500C LED Floodlight Power supply Reflector Head connection cable 9.8' (3M) AC Power Cable 19.6' (6M) Carrying case User Manual ..
- Brand: NANLITE
- SKU: FC-500C
- Product Code: FC-500C
- Availability: Pre-Order
The Nanlite FC-500C is a powerful RGBW LED spotlight designed for professionals who require high-quality studio lighting with extensive customization options. With 500W of power and support for over 36,000 colors, this light is ideal for creating a variety of lighting scenes and effects, providing flexibility and precision in your work.
Technical specifications
- Power: 500 W
- Color Temperature (CCT): 2700K-7500K (GM±150)
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): Average 95
- Television Lighting Consistency Index (TLCI): Average 94
- SSI: 3200K - 84, 5600K - 71
- Luminous flux: 3200K - 33693 lumens, 5600K - 34980 lumens
- Dimming range: 0-100% in 0.1% steps
- DMX Control: Yes
- Wireless control: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, compatible with NANLINK APP
- Compatible Wi-Fi adapter: Nanlink WS-TB-1
- Mount: Bowens Mount
- Cooling system: Fan
- Working temperature: -20℃ to 45℃
- Power supply: DC 48V/10.8A Max, AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
Delivery set and ease of use
This kit includes the Nanlite FC-500C RGBW Color LED Spotlight, AC power adapter, and carrying case. The light can be powered from a standard wall outlet or by using V-Mount batteries with the FC PowerController (sold separately).
Power and color options
The Nanlite FC-500C delivers up to 36,000 vibrant colors and a wide color temperature range of 2700K-7500K with a green/magenta hue adjustment (±150). The built-in dimmer with 0.1% accuracy allows for smooth brightness adjustment.
High color accuracy
The RGBW LEDs provide a CRI of 95, TLCI of 94, SSI of 84 (3200K) and 71 (5600K). This makes the FC-500C an ideal solution for studio lighting, photo and video shooting. There are 151 preset gels, HSI and RGBW modes built in.
Smart control
The light is equipped with Bluetooth and 2.4G for control via NANLINK APP. The metal DMX/RDM port with lock allows integration into complex lighting schemes. The built-in 2-inch screen makes it easy to set up, and quick buttons allow you to instantly change the color temperature and brightness.
Installation flexibility
The bracket features 360° rotation and smooth adjustment for precise positioning. The standard Bowens Mount is compatible with a wide range of softboxes and other attachments.
The Nanlite FC-500C is a powerful, convenient and versatile light source for professional video and photo studios.
Delivery set
- Nanlite FC-500C LED Floodlight
- Power supply
- Reflector
- Head connection cable 9.8' (3M)
- AC Power Cable 19.6' (6M)
- Carrying case
- User Manual
Specification Nanlite FC-500C – RGBW Light for Video and Photo Studio
| Light Fixture FC-500C | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nanlite |
| Max Power Consumption (Watt) | 520 |
| Color Temperature | 2700K - 7500K, RGBW |
| CRI | 95 |
| Index TLCI | 94 |
| Dimming | 0-100% |
| Saturation adjustment | 0-100% |
| Tint correction | ±150 G/M |
| Lumen Output - 1м. | 37350 |
| Photometrics - 1м. | 57050 |
| Beam Angle Flood | 120° |
| DMX Control | ✔️ |
| Remote control | NANLINK Bluetooth, 2.4G, DMX/RDM |
| Power Source | 220v, V-Mount 26V/14.8V |
| Cooling | Active Silent Fan (4 modes) |
| Fixture mount | 5/8" Receiver |
| Light Modifier Mount | Bowens S-Type |
| Weight kg. | 3,91 |
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Studio Bowens Monolights & Continuous Lighting FAQ
What studio applications is the Nanlite FC-500C RGBW LED Color Flood Light (520W) monolight best suited for?
The Nanlite FC-500C RGBW LED Color Flood Light by NANLITE (520W, illuminance of 57050 Lux (at 1m) and luminous flux of 37350 lm) is engineered as a primary key or fill light for YouTube studios, interviews, commercial video, and product photography, offering 2700K - 7500K, RGBW and CRI 95 / TLCI 94 with 100% flicker-free operation.
Which light modifiers are compatible with the Bowens S-Type on Nanlite FC-500C RGBW LED Color Flood Light?
Equipped with a standard Bowens S-Type mount, Nanlite FC-500C RGBW LED Color Flood Light natively accepts parabolic softboxes, octaboxes, stripboxes, lanterns, Fresnel lenses, and projection attachments without extra adapters.
How does the power and cooling system of Nanlite FC-500C RGBW LED Color Flood Light perform during audio recording?
Powered via 220v, V-Mount 26V/14.8V in an all-in-one monolight housing, Nanlite FC-500C RGBW LED Color Flood Light uses a low-noise active cooling fan that keeps the 520W COB array cool while remaining quiet for studio dialogue recording.
What do CRI 95 / TLCI 94 mean on Nanlite FC-500C RGBW LED Color Flood Light and why does it matter for skin tones?
CRI (Color Rendering Index) measures color fidelity for the human eye, while TLCI evaluates how accurately a digital camera sensor reproduces those colors without heavy post-production grading.
With CRI 95 / TLCI 94 and a color temperature of 2700K - 7500K, RGBW, Nanlite FC-500C RGBW LED Color Flood Light delivers rich R9 red rendering and natural, accurate skin tones straight out of camera.
Why is Green / Magenta (G/M Tint) adjustment useful when shooting with Nanlite FC-500C RGBW LED Color Flood Light?
Green / Magenta shift compensates for the green or magenta spike common in office fluorescent tubes, architectural LEDs, and window glass, as well as sensor differences between camera brands.
On set, Nanlite FC-500C RGBW LED Color Flood Light features built-in Green/Magenta shift (±150 G/M), allowing you to match ambient fluorescent tubes, window light, or different camera sensors directly from the fixture without correction gels, keeping your white balance uniform across every light source.