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NANLITE PavoBulb 10C Released – 10W RGBWW E27 Bulb for Filmmakers

NANLITE PavoBulb 10C Released - 10W RGBWW E27 Bulb for Filmmakers

NANLITE has released a new 10W RGBWW accent light: the PavoBulb 10C. This practical light has an E27 socket and a USB Type-C port to power it externally, as it does not have a built-in battery. With a retail price of $75, let’s look at the PavoBulb 10C!

NANLITE launched the highly affordable PavoTube T8-7X one week ago, and they’re already back with the PavoBulb 10C accent light. This light bulb is part of a new lineup of NANLITE products and, let’s face it, a direct response to the Aputure B7c that was released in September 2020. So, what does the PavoBulb 10C have to offer?

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NANLITE PavoBulb 10C features

The NANLITE PavoBulb 10C is a 10W RGBWW E27 light bulb. One NANLITE bulb weighs only 170g/6oz, which is lighter than the Aputure B7c, which tips the scale at 240g/8.5oz.

The PavoBulb 10C has a bi-color CCT range of 2700K to 7500K with a claimed CRI of 95 and a TLCI of 97. Also, as an RGBWW bulb, it can render up to 36.000 colors. The cherry on the cake: there are 15 customizable built-in effects.

As mentioned, the PavoBulb 10C has an E27 socket so that you can put it inside a standard house lamp. The main difference with the Aputure B7c is that the NANLITE offering does not have a built-in battery.

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However, there is a USB Type-C port on the side of the NANLITE PavoBulb 10C. You can use this port to power the bulb externally via a D-Tap battery or a power bank.

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Additionally, NANLITE launched numerous accessories, like the optional AS-MBA-E27/BT-BA-SNP-E27 adapters. These adapters allow you to power the PavoBulb 10C via a Sony NP-F battery.

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Control and connectivity

You’ll find three buttons on the bulb to adjust the brightness, change the light mode, and adjust the CCT/Hue. However, these shortcut buttons only allow you to switch between five brightness levels, 6 CCT levels, and 12 HUE adjustments. That’s pretty basic, but at least you have the possibility.

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To unleash the PavoBulb 10C’s full capabilities, you’ll have to download the NANLINK App, as the bulb has built-in 2.4G Bluetooth connectivity.

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The NANLITE wired controller (codename: WC-USBC-C1), released with the PavoTube T8-7X, is also compatible with the PavoBulb 10C.

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Lastly, the optional splitter cable (codename: CB-DMX-USBC-1-3) gives you DMX control capabilities with one DMX 5-pin male connector, one DMX 5-pin female connector, and a USB Type-C input.

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NANLITE PavoBulb 10C accessories and kits

The NANLITE PavoBulb 10C has a complete globe design – compared to the “hole-design” of the Aputure B7c – so you can attach “light modifiers” to it. In addition, NANLITE launched the optional AS-BSC bouncer that connects with a suction cup. This accessory has an aperture to give you “fine-tune control over the spill,” according to to the company.

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Last but not least, the PavoBulb 10C is available as a single light, but four lights and twelve lights kits with multiple accessories are also available, coming in a hard case.

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Pricing and availability

The NANLITE PavoBulb 10C one, four, and twelve kits are available for preorder and should start shipping in Q2 this year. The single bulb retails for $75, the 4-piece kit is $499, and the 12-piece kit is $1,399.

As a direct comparison, the Aputure B7c currently costs $70, and the 8-light kit with a charging case is $799.

For more information, please visit NANLITE’s website here.

What do you think about the NANLITE PavoBulb 10C? Do you think NANLITE is a little bit late to the party? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments down below!

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