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NANLITE PAVOBULB 10C £74/$75 nanlite.co.uk
lamp fitting to power it. There’s no bayonet-mount option, which is a popular fitment in many countries. Alternatively, utilise the included USB-C lead plugged into a power source that could be a mains unit or a power bank. Or try the optional NP-F battery adapter, which uses the popular Sony-fit batteries. The USB port can be fitted with a USB-C to DMX cable for full DMX control. For white light, there is a colour temperature range of 2700-7500, as well as green-to-magenta shift and intensity adjustment – all changed via three buttons on the bulb’s body. Remotely control via built-in Bluetooth with the Nanlink app, or through 2.4G wireless using a Nanlink remote. For wired operation, the Nanlite Control Bank is an accessory that allows fine-tuning, such as green-to-magenta shift, without using the app or wireless network. The full-dome diffuser provides soft and even light, with a wide 205° beam angle. As it’s an RGBWW, 36,000 colours can be accurately dialled in. There are 15 built-in, customisable special effects, and when controlling with the app, these can be saved as recallable presets. The beauty of bulb lights is that they can be screwed into existing fittings in a scene, to be fully tweakable practical lights. Or put them in Nanlite’s optional magnetic bulb holder to create your own practical light wherever you want – as long as there’s something magnetic to fix it to. They are also useful as hidden lights that create interesting pools of
Nanlite might not have been the first to get a full-function LED bulb light on the market, but that has allowed the technology to mature. The new Pavobulb 10C has some features that others don’t, such as charging via USB-C, powering by NP-F style batteries and a slew of accessories. It’s also not as heavy as others, but that’s because it doesn’t have an internal battery – a power source is always required. LED bulbs have become a must- buy in recent years, as they can be deployed as small, portable light sources in their own right, or as fully adjustable, tunable, non-flickering practical options. The Pavobulb 10C is a full- spectrum RGBWW LED, 10W bulb that screws into an E27 household
SPECIFICATIONS Power rating: 580 lumens at 5600K
SMALL AND MIGHTY The latest Sony receiver is lighter than older models at just 159g BLUE MOVIES It’s easy to set the bulb to any colour you like – or stick with white for a traditional look
Power consumption: 10W Power supply: DC 5v/2.4A CRI/TLCI: Average 95/97 Colour temperature: 2700-7500K Dimming: 0/20/40/60/90/100%
on-board, 0-100% via app Control: On-board, 2.4G, Bluetooth, DMX, Wired
Dimensions (lxw): 121x73mm/4.8x2.9in Weight: 170g/0.4lb
brightness – in any colour you like. Or even use them for a tight headshot. With lots of different ways to control them, including the useful Nanlink app, the Pavobulb 10C is a useful addition to your kit. PRO MOVIEMAKER RATING: 8/10 Cheaper than rivals and USB-C power Pros: Bright and lightweight Cons: Only comes in E27 screw fit
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