Nanlite Compac LED lights (20-200 series) with 68-200 SMD LEDs, CRI 96+, continuously variable color temperature, and Bowens mount for mobile film and interview lighting.
The Compac models (20, 40, 68, 100, 200) primarily differ in the number of LEDs and light output. The Compac 68 uses 68 SMD LEDs with a CRI of 96+ and a TLCI of 97+. The color temperature can be continuously adjusted via a rotary knob or DMX-512. Power is supplied either via Sony NP-F batteries, V-Mount batteries, or a power adapter. The housings are made of anodized aluminum with passive cooling. Bowens mount connections allow the use of softboxes and other light modifiers.
The Compac 200 has a maximum output of 36 watts with a beam angle of 120 degrees. An integrated display shows dimmer values (0-100%), color temperature, and battery life.
Nanlite introduced the Compac series in 2018 in response to the growing demand for mobile LED solutions. The company Nanguang, founded in 2010 in Foshan, initially developed traditional tungsten lights before shifting its focus entirely to LED technology in 2016. In 2020, the Compac 200 was launched with improved color rendering and expanded control options. The integration of app-based remote control via Bluetooth was added in 2022.
Compac lights are particularly suitable for interview setups where quick setup and portability are crucial. As eye lights or fill lights in portrait photography, they replace traditional redheads without generating heat. In documentaries, they serve as unobtrusive room illumination or for correcting mixed lighting situations. Their silent operation makes them ideal for sound recording. In confined spaces or for outdoor shoots with limited power supply, they offer maximum flexibility.
Professional gaffers use multiple Compac units as an array for larger areas or combine them with practical light sources for mood lighting adjustments.
Compared to Arri SkyPanel or Litepanels Gemini, Compac lights differ in significantly lower light output with higher portability. Aputure AL-M9 or Godox LEDM32 compete in the same market segment but generally offer poorer color rendering. Westcott Flex mats achieve similar mobility but lack precise color temperature control. For high light output, HMI fixtures or high-end LED panels like Creamsource Vortex remain the better choice.
Als DoP schätze ich die Compac-Serie für schnelle Korrekturen am Set – wenn das Augenlicht bei einem Interview zu hart wird, dimme ich binnen Sekunden ohne Farbverschiebung. Die kompakte Bauform erlaubt es mir, Licht auch in engen Fahrzeugen oder bei Handheld-Aufnahmen zu positionieren, wo größere Panels scheitern würden.
Ich nutze Compac-Leuchten besonders bei intimen Dialogszenen, wo ich die Schauspieler nicht mit heißen Tungsten-Lampen belasten möchte. Die stufenlose Dimmbarkeit hilft mir, die emotionale Intensität einer Szene subtil zu modulieren – von der warmen 3200K-Atmosphäre bis hin zum kühlen Morgenlicht ohne Umbau.
Die Compac-Serie reduziert meine Transportkosten erheblich, da drei Einheiten in einen Standardkoffer passen und keine separaten Dimmerpacks benötigen. Bei Dokumentarproduktionen spare ich täglich 2-3 Stunden Setup-Zeit, und der geringe Stromverbrauch eliminiert teure Generatormieten für kleinere Produktionen.
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