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The NANLITE wand is a lightweight and versatile lighting solution designed for creators. With its compact weight of 420g (0.9 lbs), itβs light enough to operate with one hand. Let’s take a closer look.
Powered by NANLITEβs Nebula C4 Light Engine, the wand delivers quality white light performance and boasts an impressive array of 36,000 color options. Its comprehensive app control allows users to seamlessly manage their lighting setup, ensuring optimal performance.
The wand is designed for portability and user-friendly operation, making it a good choice for filmmakers and vloggers alike. According to the company, it can be comfortably held in one hand, making it a good choice for on-the-go shooting, especially in tight spaces. In addition, its focusing lenses above the LEDs generate a concentrated beam, delivering an output of 14,150 lux at a distance of 0.5m/1.6 ft (5600K), effectively illuminating subjects or creating captivating backgrounds.
The wandβs extensive RGB chips enable a broad spectrum of colors, allowing users to select from 36,000 options. Additionally, 14 pre-built effects cater to diverse lighting atmospheres, providing users with a comprehensive toolkit for achieving various visual effects. These effects can be customised to suit individual preferences.
The wandβs modern design prioritizes ergonomics and ease of operation. It is available in two colors, mint blue and midnight blue hues.
The wand features a 1.28-inch round display and a user-friendly control layout, facilitating wireless control via the NANLINK App 2.0. This app empowers users to manage multiple lights, ensuring optimal performance and firmware updates.
The fixture includes removable barndoors and a diffuser, enabling flexible lighting setups. The adjustable barndoor shapes the lightβs direction and spread, while the diffuser softens the light, creating a more aesthetically pleasing ambiance. A 1/4β-20 mount is also available for mounting purposes.
The wand is powered by NP-F batteries or a PD power source. An NP-F750 or NP-F970 battery provides approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of operation. It supports PD3.0 chargers and power banks, which can be attached using the optional Power Bank Holder for NP-F Slot.
An internal fan ensures efficient heat dissipation while maintaining low noise levels at approximately 22 dB(A).
The wand is currently available for purchase, priced at $119, excluding local taxes. For more information, please head to NANLITE’s website here.
NANLITE keeps bringing new lights to the market at a high pace. This time, it is the wand. Do you see yourself using such a light on set? Please share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.
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Johnnie Behiri is a documentary filmmaker with more than three decades behind the camera: he learned the craft in daily television news gathering, filmed for Japan's public broadcaster NHK, and spent eight years shooting and editing for BBC News. He joined cinema5D in 2011 and has co-owned and co-run CineD and MZed ever since. Johnnie writes many of CineD's camera reviews, co-hosts our weekly Focus Check podcast, and heads CineD's manufacturer relationships and product development.