NANLUX Evoke 5C Detailed – Pocket Point Source with IP67 and a New HSIW Mode

by Alexandra ThompsonApril 21^st, 2026

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At the NANLUX/NANLITE booth during NAB 2026 in Las Vegas, we got hands-on with the Evoke 5C, a 160g (5.64 oz) IP67-rated full-color point source with a 20-degree native beam, dedicated magnetic accessories, and a newly introduced HSIW control mode. Pricing starts at $219 for the standalone unit, $265 for a one-light kit, and $2,950 for a loaded eight-light flight case.

We previously covered the Evoke 5C announcement ahead of the show, so this NAB floor visit focused on the practical side of the story: how the accessory system snaps together, what the control options look like on set, and how the three kit configurations are pitched at different parts of the market. Walking us through the fixture at the booth was Andy Linn, Business Development Director at NANLUX.

A modular accessory system that wraps the fixture

The Evoke 5C has a 20° native beam angle, with the broader creative range coming from an accessory ecosystem that clips onto the front and rear of the fixture via magnetic and snap-fit mounts. Andy ran through the current lineup on the booth: barn doors, diffusion, a dome, a snoot, a projection attachment, focus beam lenses, a yoke, a baby pin, an E27 adapter, and a battery grip, among the remaining modifiers.

The point of shipping the full accessory range alongside the fixture, Andy explained, is to let a single 160g (5.64 oz) head play multiple roles on set. Combining the beam lens with the battery grip turns the Evoke 5C into a self-contained flashlight, which is an unusual form factor for a CCT-accurate pro fixture. Dropping the E27 adapter onto the back and a dome onto the front turns it into a screw-in practical that can slot into any household lamp on a set. Adding the Fresnel in front converts it into a miniature tight-beam key, while swapping that out for the projection attachment reconfigures the fixture for tabletop or stop-motion work. Andy aimed the projection attachment at close range at the booth, and the edges came through notably sharp with no visible color fringing.

IP67 rating and underwater housing

The Evoke 5C body carries an IP67 rating out of the box, which NANLUX says allows submersion to 1 meter (3.28 ft) for up to 30 minutes. That is enough headroom for rain, splashes, dusty locations, and shallow practical-effects work without a secondary enclosure.

For proper underwater cinematography, NANLUX offers an optional waterproof housing that extends the operating depth to 30 meters (100 ft) for 30 minutes. At 160g (5.64 oz), the fixture is also light enough to rig in places where a full-size underwater cinema light would be awkward to position.

Controls, CRMX, and the new HSIW mode

Control is handled through a small rear panel on the fixture itself, which Andy demonstrated live during the interview. For multi-fixture workflows, the Evoke 5C accepts a CRMX receiver module that speaks LumenRadio’s wireless protocol, which is the same standard deployed across most pro lighting packages on larger productions. The NANLINK app is built in for Bluetooth control on smaller setups, and the USB-C port on the fixture doubles as a wired DMX input with the appropriate adapter cable.

Mode-wise, the Evoke 5C supports CCT, HSI, RGBW, XY, gel, and effects, in line with the rest of the Evoke C series, including the Evoke 150C and Evoke 600C. New to this fixture is an HSIW mode, which Andy described as adding white-point tuning to the usual hue and saturation controls, so gaffers and colorists can dial in both color and white temperature in the same pass rather than switching modes.

Battery life and charging

The runtime figures Andy gave us on the booth place the Evoke 5C at 15 minutes at full power on its internal battery alone. Pairing the fixture with the CRMX module extends runtime to 35 minutes, and attaching the optional battery grip takes that figure to roughly 4.5 hours at full output, which covers most documentary or interview days without a mid-shoot swap. Charging the fixture from empty takes approximately 2 hours.

For crews working with the eight-light kit, NANLUX has built the charging case to top up the full rig from three different sources: AC, D-Tap from V-mount or gold-mount batteries, or USB-C PD from a compatible adapter. Each Evoke 5C slots into the case via a five-pin contact on the back of the body, so a full kit can be refilled anywhere power is available on location rather than tied to a rental house bench.

Price and availability

NANLUX is shipping the Evoke 5C in three configurations. The standalone fixture retails for $219. A one-light kit that bundles the fixture with a set of core accessories and a battery grip comes in at $265. The eight-light kit, which includes the case, CRMX modules, battery grips, and the full accessory set, is priced at $2,950. For more information and full specs, see the Evoke 5C product page on NANLUX.com.

How does this stack up against the pocket fixtures you’re already using? Would you add a kit of these to your lighting package? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!