There's a third type of user - cinematographers who want higher overall output and want to save on weight and have affordable room tone riser lights. I've picked up a used pelican case and I'm able to fit two FS300 and a lens and there's still room for cables and gels. I got two FS300B + nanlite fresnel lens for less than it would have cost to get a, say, Aputure 600 series because combined and evenly spread output was my priority. I would gladly have four 300w lights paced away from one another than one 1200w light spotted to a point. I rarely shoot without modifiers and I don't know many cinematographers who do. The lights are powerful enough to be far enough away especially with fresnel lens for me most of the time, and provide raised room levels, while my other lights do the fine shaping and contour additions on the subject. I am comfortable to not just shoot these lights into the window and bounce them off. Lastly, powering a 300 watt LED with V mounts doesn't come as practical as some might think, as one would need at least a pair of 48v V mounts to power such a light for 45 minutes at full brightness that will easily run the cost of a pair of these lights + a lens for just two v mounts. Say you have four V mounts you'll have to have somewhere to charge them while the others deplete and you often find your extension cords to be more useful in certain situations. For most exterior day time work a B board and 100W light with fresnel attachment should do the job provided you're not too far away if you're looking to have battery powered and not so power hungry solution.
Bought the Forza 60b with a bunch of accessories not too long ago and absolutely love it! The Bowens Mount Adapter is a great extra accessory that opens up many possibilities. Plus the carrying case is well built and very helpful. Keep being awesome! 👍🎥
I really like my FS-300. It's a great value. Two ideas: 1.) For future products please consider lower-decibel fans. 2.) I would buy an FS-500 if the price was right.
creator in Tokyo, and ever since Nanlite starting popping up around here...I would say they are the best light for both people starting out and people who do it for a living. There are alot of cheaper options but when looking at the long term Nanlites FS seires feel as if they will last much longer the construction the build the light quality, and also their lineup makes sense...cough cough godox ... I currently use the FS-150 perfect for indoor top body shot with softbox...and I realized they now have a Bicolor option for the FS series...the FS-60B I bought and love for backlights the FS300B looks appealing....drools
Thank you so much for your support!! Nanlite takes the build quality of their lights seriously and really appreciate your feedback! We’re happy to help creators continue to make their best work and grow as visual artists👏
How much it's the power difference between the 300s? It's clear about each one chips, but my question is: do I have the same brightness kindly? (sorry about my English)
FS 300 with Standard Reflector is 41040 lux and de Forza 300 is 68060 lux at 1 meter. That's more than "slightly brighter". Based on the design of the FS 300 (several smaller LEDs), there is no real round light circle, but a bit angular, when using the fresnel (in spot). You only see that on a white wall or flat surface. In general practice it is not a problem. I own both lamps. They are very good.
@@zwolleinfo8032 i did a test with sekonic and got 40.000 lux from Forza 300 with standard reflector at 1 meter. How did you manage to get 68060? i've seen other people's measurements and they were around 40000 too
Nanlite dosen't recommend using the Fresnel adaptor on the FS-Series of lights. This is due to the LED chip design not being optimized for the Fresnel lens.
Hi, Just wondering, will accessories for the Forza series work with the FS series? For example, I would like to use a Forza 300/500 fresnel lens on a FS 300. Thanks
they are not made from carbon fibre. It would cost much more. its just a CF look. more than 90% of Forza users don't use them with v lock. 26V V locks are pricey af. not worth it.
There's a third type of user - cinematographers who want higher overall output and want to save on weight and have affordable room tone riser lights. I've picked up a used pelican case and I'm able to fit two FS300 and a lens and there's still room for cables and gels. I got two FS300B + nanlite fresnel lens for less than it would have cost to get a, say, Aputure 600 series because combined and evenly spread output was my priority. I would gladly have four 300w lights paced away from one another than one 1200w light spotted to a point. I rarely shoot without modifiers and I don't know many cinematographers who do. The lights are powerful enough to be far enough away especially with fresnel lens for me most of the time, and provide raised room levels, while my other lights do the fine shaping and contour additions on the subject. I am comfortable to not just shoot these lights into the window and bounce them off. Lastly, powering a 300 watt LED with V mounts doesn't come as practical as some might think, as one would need at least a pair of 48v V mounts to power such a light for 45 minutes at full brightness that will easily run the cost of a pair of these lights + a lens for just two v mounts. Say you have four V mounts you'll have to have somewhere to charge them while the others deplete and you often find your extension cords to be more useful in certain situations. For most exterior day time work a B board and 100W light with fresnel attachment should do the job provided you're not too far away if you're looking to have battery powered and not so power hungry solution.
Bought the Forza 60b with a bunch of accessories not too long ago and absolutely love it! The Bowens Mount Adapter is a great extra accessory that opens up many possibilities. Plus the carrying case is well built and very helpful. Keep being awesome! 👍🎥
Hi Danny, thanks for the likes.
I really like my FS-300. It's a great value. Two ideas: 1.) For future products please consider lower-decibel fans. 2.) I would buy an FS-500 if the price was right.
Hi Josh, thanks for the suggestions we will pass along the ideas to the engineers at the factory.
creator in Tokyo, and ever since Nanlite starting popping up around here...I would say they are the best light for both people starting out and people who do it for a living. There are alot of cheaper options but when looking at the long term Nanlites FS seires feel as if they will last much longer the construction the build the light quality, and also their lineup makes sense...cough cough godox ...
I currently use the FS-150 perfect for indoor top body shot with softbox...and I realized they now have a Bicolor option for the FS series...the FS-60B I bought and love for backlights the FS300B looks appealing....drools
Thank you so much for your support!! Nanlite takes the build quality of their lights seriously and really appreciate your feedback! We’re happy to help creators continue to make their best work and grow as visual artists👏
This is SO helpful!!
Thank you!
What is the difference between Spotlight and Monolight?
This was a really helpful video! I will be adding to the Forza 60B to my studio setup. 🙏😊
Have u fix the LCD display, it burns in less than a year.
thank you
Thank you soo much
Great video. Everything explained.
Love my forza 60c's 😊
Hi can you compare fan noise between forza 300 and fs 300
Hi, the Forza 300 fan can turned off. The FS-series fan can not. You will get a drop in light output in the Forza light with the fan turned off.
How much it's the power difference between the 300s? It's clear about each one chips, but my question is: do I have the same brightness kindly? (sorry about my English)
HI, the Forza 300 is just slightly brighter than the FS-series.
FS 300 with Standard Reflector is 41040 lux and de Forza 300 is 68060 lux at 1 meter. That's more than "slightly brighter". Based on the design of the FS 300 (several smaller LEDs), there is no real round light circle, but a bit angular, when using the fresnel (in spot). You only see that on a white wall or flat surface. In general practice it is not a problem. I own both lamps. They are very good.
@@zwolleinfo8032 i did a test with sekonic and got 40.000 lux from Forza 300 with standard reflector at 1 meter. How did you manage to get 68060?
i've seen other people's measurements and they were around 40000 too
Has anyone tried using Fresnel attachment with FS series?
Nanlite dosen't recommend using the Fresnel adaptor on the FS-Series of lights. This is due to the LED chip design not being optimized for the Fresnel lens.
Can we create sun source(through window) with fs 300. Is it bright enough.
Hi, You should be able to. It might be more of a broad wash through the window.
Are you able to control these with an app on your phone?
The FS-series will be able to be controlled with the NANLINK app when the firmware is released in January.
Thx a lot!~
You're welcome! Thanks for watching 😃
hi which soft box is that on 3:32 ?
nanliteus.com/nanlite-forza-lantern-softbox-with-fm-mount-and-bowens-mount/
Hi, Just wondering, will accessories for the Forza series work with the FS series? For example, I would like to use a Forza 300/500 fresnel lens on a FS 300. Thanks
Yes, the FL-20G will work with the FS-series lights. They are all Bowens mount.
@@NanliteUSA Super cool, thanks!
where is the app you promised for months for 5c rgb led?
for years* now
It’s here!
nanliteus.com/blogs/learn/the-impressively-powerful-nanlink-mobile-app-is-here
@@NanliteUSA It can control nanlite 5c ?
@@NanliteUSA it wont work on 5c led
Yes, after the firmware update that will be released in December.
DMX?
HI the Forza 200,300,300B,500 have DMX capabilities. The FS-Series doesn't.
they are not made from carbon fibre. It would cost much more. its just a CF look. more than 90% of Forza users don't use them with v lock. 26V V locks are pricey af. not worth it.
Forza has DMX. FS doesn't. So, no remote control over FS.
Hi we will have control with the FS-series with the new app that will be releasing soon.