Nanlite FC-500B Bi-color

Name: Nanlite FC-500B Bi-color
Brand: Nanlite
SKU: 951626
Price: 415.9 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.3 (3 reviews)

Review is 9,3 out of 10, based on 3 reviews.
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Key specs

	Subject	Close portraits, Entry-level portrait and product photography, Fashion productions, Full-body portraits, Large products, Portrait and table top photography, Professional productions, Small products, Video close shots, Video long and establishing shots, Video medium en long shots, Wedding and full-body portraits, Weddings
	Color temperature	0 K
	Mounting location camera accessories	Mount onto tripod (spigot connection)
	Light source power	500 W

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Pros and cons

According to our studio light expert

You can set the color temperature of this lamp from 2700 to 6500K to create both a warm and cold light.
The included reflector bundles the light, so you can brighten a subject in a very specific way.
You can choose from 12 different light effects and easily create creative light situations, such as fireworks and storm.
You can only use the lamp corded, so you always need a socket.

Description

The Nanlite FC-500B Bi-color is a studio light for videographers and journalists. You can set the color temperature to your liking from 2700 to 6500K. This means you can choose between warm or cool lighting and recreate natural lighting conditions, for example. The set also includes a light shaping tool that bundles the light beams from the light to brighten a subject in a specific way. For example, aim the light at the face of someone you're interviewing. You can choose from 12 built-in light effects, including fireworks, storm, and fire. This ensures creative images. And thanks to the silent fan, the light is also silent so you don't hear any unwanted noises in your recordings.

Included by default

Manual
Carrying case
Power cord
Reflector
Power adapter

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Review is 10 out of 10.

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Review is 10 out of 10.

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Review is 10 out of 10.

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Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Pro equipment for starters with a small bank account

Dirt cheap
More than enough power for 9/10 rooms up to 50m2
not too heavy
buttons are on the lamp

Great lamp! Not too big, not too small. Just enough when the sun is shining brightly into your space. It's easy to carry and affordable.

It combines well with a 90cm softbox.

If you want to use a 120cm softbox, a 720w version might be more recommended. But for this price, you absolutely won't find anything better.

Review by:
Joep
Date:
4 October 2025
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Review is 9,6 out of 10.

Toplamp voor bodemprijs!

Spotgoedkoop
Krachtigste lamp voor deze prijs
Bi-color
Knopjes zitten op de lamp zelf

De knopjes zitten op de lanp zelf, dus even de lamp op en neer halen om iets aan te passen. Verder kan ik onder de €1200 geen enkele lamp opnoemen die beter is dan deze

Review by:
Joep
Date:
7 October 2025

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Highly recommended

Huge beam of light...
Very easy to set up on the lamp itself, but also from the app.
Not super light, but certainly not heavy either. Do use a good light stand (a 'heavy duty' one). It stands rock solid, even when you hang a large softbox on it.
A very minor downside: you can hear the fan during normal use. It is not very bothersome, but it is constant.

I stopped using flash because I often found the light too harsh or too cold. I did a lot of searching and eventually settled on the Nanlite brand: very solid, quite affordable (even for larger lamps), and from what I can tell, very accurate in both brightness and color. I chose the Bi-color version: with it, I can effectively mimic different colors of light (from warm to cold).

Review by:
Hein
Date:
1 May 2026
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Insure your studio light

Coolblue takes care of everything, from taking out an insurance to repairs
For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible

How do I insure my studio light?

First, add your studio light to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.

2-year Protection Plan
€ 29,99
one-time
2-year Protection Plan with theft cover
€ 48,99
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3-year Protection Plan
€ 47,99
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3-year Protection Plan with theft cover
€ 76,-
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	951626
	Manufacturer code	NL-FC500B
	Brand	Nanlite
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Usage

Usage
	Subject	Close portraits, Entry-level portrait and product photography, Fashion productions, Full-body portraits, Large products, Portrait and table top photography, Professional productions, Small products, Video close shots, Video long and establishing shots, Video medium en long shots, Wedding and full-body portraits, Weddings

Light properties

Light properties
	Light source power	500 W
	Color temperature	0 K
	Type of light source	LED
	Color Rendering Index	96 CRI
	Number of studio lights	1

Light properties

Light properties
	Mounting location camera accessories	Mount onto tripod (spigot connection)
	Fan present

Accessories

Accessories
	Included studio accessories	Case, Daylight lamp, Power adapter, Protective cap, Reflector, Storage bag

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Color	Black
	Weight	3,16 kg
	Width	24,6 cm
	Depth	37,3 cm
	Height	14,9 cm
	Power supply type	Power grid

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Nanlite FC-500B Bi-color

Review is 9,3 out of 10, based on 3 reviews.

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