Nanlite FC-60B 60W Bi-Color Led COB Light - Lab Test
- Marvin Kuhn
- Lab report , Lights
- January 23, 2026
Table of Contents
Nanlite FC-60B – Technical Analysis
🔍 Key Specifications
| Parameter | 3200K | 5500K | 6500K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightness (Lux) | 2'867.90 | 3'066.75 | 2'880.41 |
| CRI (Ra) | 95.50 | 96.60 | 97.30 |
| R9 (Red rendering) | 91 | 93 | 95 |
| TM-30 Rf/Rg | 94/103 | 94/103 | 94/101 |
| SSI | 80 | 72 | — |
| CCT Deviation (MK-1) | 13.46 | 4.80 | 5.57 |
| DUV (Green tint) | -0.0060 | -0.0025 | +0.0011 |
✅ Strengths
Very good color accuracy for this output class
→ CRI (Ra) > 95 at every CCT, R9 always > 90: clean skin tones and stable red reproduction.
→ TM-30 Rg ≥ 101: slightly saturated but natural – well suited for corporate, interviews, and online content.
Clean dimming and linearity
→ Precise dimming: 10% on the dial equals roughly 10–11% real output.
→ No visible jumps or unexpected brightness fluctuations.
Solid spectral performance at tungsten
→ SSI 80 at 3200K: plenty for interviews, events, and warm-light setups.
⚠️ Weaknesses
Limited daylight spectral quality
→ SSI 72 at 5500K: fine for content and corporate work, but below high-end cinema standards.
CCT accuracy is not pro grade
→ 3200K measures 3344K (MK-1: 13.46): visibly cooler when absolute matching is required.
→ CCT consistency at 3200K shows a 10.07 (MK-1) spread between 10% and 100% output.
Slight tint in warm light
→ DUV -0.0060 at 3200K: small but measurable; correct if critical.
📉 Practical Use
Best suited for
→ Interviews and podcasts
→ YouTube, social, and corporate content
→ Mobile photo and video work
Less suited for
→ High-end cinema productions
→ Mixed-light scenes with strong daylight influence
📌 Conclusion
The Nanlite FC-60B is a compact, straightforward bi-color LED with very good color fidelity, clean dimming behavior, and controlled tint. It clearly targets mobile creatives, content creators, and corporate shooters who value portability over maximum output or cinema-grade spectral performance.
If you need a lightweight, reliable light with strong color accuracy and can accept imperfect CCT precision, the FC-60B is a solid option below the high-end cinema class.
Data Overview
TM-30-18
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Produktfeatures
- Energieversorgung: Netzbetrieb, Akkubetrieb
- Lichtstärke: 60 W
- Farbtemperatur Bereich: 2700 - 6500 K
- Leistung pro Leuchtmittel: 60 W
- Lieferumfang: FC-60B, Netzteil und Kabel, Reflektor, Bowens Adapter, Tragekoffer
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