NANLUX Evoke 5C Announced – 6W Full-Color Spotlight with Nebula C8, IP67, and Built-In Battery

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by Johnnie BehiriApril 15^th, 2026

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Ahead of NAB 2026, NANLUX has unveiled the Evoke 5C, a 6W full-color LED spotlight that measures just 5.6×4.4×4.5 cm / 2.2×1.73×1.77 in and weighs 160g / 5.64 oz, making it one of the smallest professional-grade fixtures the company has produced. Despite its diminutive size, the Evoke 5C carries the same Nebula C8 eight-color light engine found in the larger Evoke 150C and Evoke 600C, delivering a 1,000K–20,000K CCT range, CRI/TLCI scores of 98/98, and an IP67-rated body with a built-in lithium battery.

The Evoke 5C targets use cases that full-size fixtures simply cannot reach: macro and desktop cinematography, concealed practicals built into set dressing, accent lighting in tight interview rigs, and underwater applications with the optional IP68-rated housing. At $219 for the standalone unit, it positions itself as a professional tool rather than a novelty, with a corresponding ecosystem of 14 dedicated magnetic accessories designed to extend its range considerably.

Nebula C8 in miniature

The headline specification on the Evoke 5C is its light engine. Like its larger siblings in the Evoke line, it uses the Nebula C8 system, which integrates eight discrete LED primaries: Deep Red, Red, Amber, Lime, Green, Cyan, Blue, and Indigo. That eight-channel architecture is what underpins the fixture’s unusually wide CCT range of 1,000K to 20,000K, with a ±200 green/magenta trim built in for gel matching and mixed-source situations. Color rendering figures are quoted at CRI/TLCI 98/98 and TM-30 Rf/Rg 96/100, which puts the Evoke 5C in the same bracket as fixtures many times its size.

Seven lighting modes are available on-board: CCT, HSI, HSIW, RGBW, XY Coordinates, Gel, and Effect. That last category covers built-in dynamic effects, including flash, pulse, storm, candle, disco, firework, explosion, and welding, among others. For a light this small, the range of modes available without external control is noteworthy.

Output and modifier performance

Bare output is rated at 2,026 lux at 0.5m at 5600K, which is modest by conventional standards but appropriate for the distances at which a 6W fixture operates. The accessory ecosystem changes that picture considerably. Adding the optional Fresnel Lens approximately doubles output at the same distance, while the Spot Beam Lens multiplies it by a factor of 5.5, concentrating the beam significantly for precise accent work. For a fixture that fits in a shirt pocket, those figures represent a serious degree of creative control.

The full accessory list spans 14 dedicated items, attached via a magnetic and snap-fit system on the front of the fixture and a magnetic and latch system with electronic contacts on the rear. Modifiers include a Soft Dome, Fresnel Lens, Spot Beam Lens, Snoot, Projection Attachment, and Fresnel Lens. Mounting options include a dedicated magnetic yoke, a 5/8″ Baby Pin with 1/4″-20 thread, and a Magnetic S27 Socket Adapter. A Magnetic Motorized Yoke is listed as coming soon, which would allow remote pan and tilt from the NANLINK App. The 1/4″-20 anti-twist thread on the body provides a secure attachment point for light stands and other supports.

Power and runtime

The Evoke 5C ships with a built-in lithium battery that provides approximately 40 minutes of runtime at 100% brightness, and about 2.5 hours at 1% output. Attaching the optional Battery Grip extends that to 4.7 hours, which covers most documentary or commercial shooting days without a recharge. The fixture also accepts USB-C power input for continuous operation when a cable is available, and is compatible with the E27 Socket Adapter for use in lamp sockets.

For larger multi-fixture deployments, the 8-Light Kit Case charges eight Evoke 5C bodies and four Battery Grips simultaneously, with three power input options: AC, D-tap battery, and USB-C PD adapter. That flexibility makes it practical for run-and-gun operators who need to keep lights topped up between setups rather than hunting for wall outlets.

Weather resistance and underwater use

The metal body carries an IP67 rating, meaning it can withstand submersion to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. That is sufficient for shallow water work and ensures reliable operation in rain or dusty environments. For deeper underwater cinematography, the optional IP68-rated Underwater Housing extends operational depth to 30 meters, opening the fixture to diving and aquarium applications where controlling light placement is otherwise difficult with larger fixtures.

Control options

The Evoke 5C supports on-board control directly via the fixture’s interface and wirelessly via the NANLINK App. For productions requiring integration with a broader lighting rig, the fixture accepts wired DMX control via a USB-C adapter cable, and wireless CRMX via the LumenRadio protocol. An NFC function allows batch configuration of DMX parameters across multiple powered-off fixtures simultaneously, which will be useful for gaffers pre-programming a set of units before a shoot begins.

Kit configurations

Beyond the $219 standalone unit, NANLUX offers two bundled configurations. The Evoke 5C Kit at $265 adds a carrying bag with a carabiner clip and a range of modifiers, enabling quick transitions between spotlighting, soft, and beam spread outputs in a package that attaches to a belt or bag. The 8-Light Kit at $2,950 includes eight Evoke 5C fixtures, a comprehensive modifier and mounting set, and the GUTEK T-230 charging case described above. That per-unit cost of approximately $369 in the 8-Light Kit represents a modest premium over the standalone price, factoring in the accessories and case.

For context on how the broader Evoke family has developed, our earlier coverage of the Evoke 150C kits shows NANLUX’s consistent approach to bundling fixtures with production-ready accessory sets at each price tier.

Availability

The Evoke 5C will be on display at NAB Show 2026, booth C5925, from April 19 through 22 in Las Vegas. Shipping is set for April 2026. The standalone unit is priced at $219, the Evoke 5C Kit at $265, and the 8-Light Kit at $2,950, all excluding local taxes. Further details are available at nanlux.com.

Is a 6W battery-powered spotlight with Nebula C8 color performance something you’d reach for on set or in the field? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!