Nanlite PavoTube ii 15x RGB Led Tube Light- Lab-Test

Nanlite Pavotube II 15X - Technical Evaluation

🔍 Key Specifications*

✅ Strengths

1. Great Color Accuracy
   → CRI (Ra) > 96 + R9 ≥ 94 at all CCTs: R9 98 at 5500K rivals high-end lights.
   → TM-30 Rg ≥ 101: Natural-to-saturated colors ideal for skin tones/products.

2. Excellent 3200K Performance
   → SSI 84 + CCT dev. 2.42 MK-1: Exceptional for tungsten workflows (e.g., interviews, film sets).

3. Stable Dimming & Output
   → 10% power ≈ 10.6% brightness: Near-perfect linearity.
   → Low Lux deviation (±18.59): Reliable for multi-tube setups.

⚠️ Weaknesses

1. Daylight CCT Shifts
   → 5500K → 5735K (MK-1: 7.45): Noticeably warmer than target.
   → 6500K → 6851K (MK-1: 7.88): Slight blue shift.

2. Average SSI at 5500K
   → SSI 72: Typical for mid-tier tubes – functional but not standout.

3. Moderate Output
   → ~340 Lux: Designed for accents, not key lighting in large spaces.

📉 Practical Applications

• Ideal For:
  → Studio Accent Lighting: Backdrops, kickers, practicals.
  → Tungsten-Balanced Scenes: Flawless 3200K performance.
  → Product/Portrait Work: R9 98 at 5500K ensures vibrant reds.

• Avoid For:
  → Large-area key lighting (brightness-limited).
  → Spectral-critical daylight work (SSI 72 is adequate but not high-end).

📌 Conclusion

The Nanlite Pavotube 15X II excels as a color-accurate, studio-grade tube light, particularly in 3200K applications (SSI 84, tight CCT). Its R9 98 at 5500K and linear dimming outperform many competitors, while its SSI 72 at 5500K aligns with mid-tier expectations. Perfect for creators prioritizing skin-tone accuracy and creative control over raw output or cinematic daylight SSI. A top choice for interviews, music videos, and controlled environments.

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