North White Plains, NY—bMAC Group introduced a novel type of light panel that offers the benefits of flexible mats but without their drawbacks. Nanlite PavoSlim LED panels are more compact, lightweight as well as affordably priced.
“The downside of flexible mats is that the internal electronics are delicate and easy to damage from normal usage,” states Nanlite. “And setting up and breaking down takes more time because frames need to be assembled and disassembled.”
Nanlite PavoSlim LED Panel Features
In contrast to flexible mats, the PavoSlim is a lightweight LED panel that you can set up and break down quickly. What’s more, because it’s slender, it fits into tight spaces. In addition, Nanlite built the light panels tough enough to withstand years of use.
At launch the PavoSlim collection consists of two 1×1 models—the PavoSlim 60B and 60C—as well as two 2×1 models—the PavoSlim 120B and 120C. The B fixtures are bicolor with a CCT range of 2,700–6,500K. Moreover, the C versions are RGBWW with a CCT range of 2,700–7,500K. These fixtures also offer +/-150 of G/M adjustment with built-in CRMX LumenRadio and presets for 151 filters.
Additionally, the control units that come with the 1×1 PavoSlims have batteries. The 2×1 units have a single V-mount plate. Clamps are also included with the 60C and 120C for attaching the control units to round or square stands’ trusses and other objects.
Furthermore, every PavoSlim panel features a 4-pin locking plate that holds the light. Plus, an included universal holder lets you swivel and click the light into the position you need. Coupling accessories are also available that utilize the 4-pin locking plates. As a result, you can combine two PavoSlim panels together to create a larger light source.
The panels each have separate control units, with intuitive onboard controls that are within reach, even if the panels are on stands. In addition, all the panels have locking metal DMX receivers. All models also have Bluetooth for direct control with the NanLink app, as well as 2.4G for the WS-RC-C2 handheld remote and the WS-TB-1 transmitter box for bigger setups (both are sold separately). All PavoSlim panels come with a two-year limited warranty, which you can extend to three years if you register on NanliteUS.com.
PavoSlim 60B
This is a 1×1 bicolor LED panel light. It’s slim (0.7 inch thick) and lightweight yet provides an impressive output of 8156 lux (757.7 fc) @1M 5600K. With a CRI of 95 and TLCI of 97, colors and skin tones are accurate. When shooting with ultrahigh frame rates, your footage will also be flicker free. The unit runs continuously on an AC outlet and features two NP-F plates and one V-mount battery plate for working on location. The portable fixture also has a heat-dissipating metal construction that operates without a fan.
The PavoSlim 60B panel comes with a control unit with two NP-F battery plates and one V-mount plate; a swivel holder; a DC connection cable (8.5 feet); an AC power cable (14.7 feet); a softbox and bag; two diffusers (2.5 stop lite diffuser, 1.5 stop standard diffuser); an eggcrate; and a padded carry bag. It has a suggested retail price of $399.
PavoSlim 60C
The PavoSlim 60C is 0.7-inch thick and features an advanced optical system capable of outputting 6362 lux (591 fc) @1M 3200K and 7074 lux (657.2 fc) @1M 5600K. In addition to bicolor and daylight-balanced output, it provides RGB colors and 151 gel filter presets. The 60C features CRI average 96, TLCI average 97, TM-30 Rf average 94 and Rg average 100, SSI 3200K 83 and 5600K 74.
Its control unit has easy-to-use buttons, knobs and a screen. It also has a locking metal DMX/RDM port; built-in CRMX LumenRadio receiver; Bluetooth for the free NanLink app; and 2.4G for the separately sold WS-RC-C2 handheld remote or WS-TB-1 transmitter. It includes a swivel holder; a quick-release clamp; a baby-pin holder; an 8.5-foot DC connection cable; a 14.7-foot AC power cable; a quick-open softbox; two diffusers (2.5 stop lite diffuser, 1.5 stop standard diffuser); an eggcrate; and a padded carrying bag. SRP: $599.
PavoSlim 120B
The Nanlite PavoSlim 120B is thin and lightweight at 0.7-inch thick. The 2×1 LED panel light features light output of 17620 lux, 1637 fc @1M 5600K; 0–100% dimming; a bicolor CCT range of 2700K–6500K; as well as power through AC or V-mount battery.
It also includes a control unit, a softbox, two sets of diffusion, an eggcrate grid, a swivel mount, as well as a compact padded carrying case that holds everything. Also in the bundle are an 8.5-foot DC connection cable and a 14.7-foot AC power cable. Like the other PavoSlim panels, it delivers flicker-free light. SRP: $599.
PavoSlim 120C
Also just 0.7-inch thick, this lightweight panel offers output of 12830 lux (1192 fc) @1M 5600K. Moreover, in addition to bicolor and daylight-balanced output, the PavoSlim 120C provides RGB colors and 151 gel filter presets. Designed for speed and efficiency, this unit and its included softbox and grid can be set up and put away quickly. Further, it features built-in LumenRadio CRMX; CRI of 96; TLCI of 97; and flicker-free light. It also runs continuously on an AC outlet and has a V-mount battery plate for working on location.
Additionally, the kit includes a control unit; a super clamp; a softbox; two sets of diffusion; an eggcrate grid; a swivel mount; a baby-pin mount; an 8.5-foot DC connection cable; a 14.7-foot AC power cable; and a compact padded carrying. SRP: $799.
