Nanlite Forza 720 COB LED light fixture: 720W, CRI ≥96, 5600K. Offers instant-on operation and reduced heat output as an HMI replacement with DMX control.
The fixture operates with a COB (Chip-on-Board) LED, offering a CRI of ≥96 and a TLCI of ≥97 for precise color reproduction. The color temperature is fixed at 5600K ±200K, with a beam angle of 55° without modifiers. The unit weighs 4.8 kg, measures 370 × 265 × 191 mm, and features stepless dimming from 0-100% as well as DMX512 control. An integrated fan provides cooling, while the IP54 rating ensures protection against dust and splashes. Power is supplied via AC adapter or V-mount batteries.
Nanlite introduced the Forza series in 2019 in response to the growing demand for powerful yet portable LED lights. The Forza 720 was launched in 2020 as the flagship of the series, intended to replace traditional HMI lights like the ARRI M40. With continuous advancements in LED technology, Nanlite has optimized light output while reducing energy consumption and heat generation. Firmware updates have expanded DMX functionality and improved color consistency.
The Forza 720 serves as a key light for interviews, a powerful fill light for exterior shots, or a sunlight simulation through windows. Cinematographers frequently use it with softboxes for soft portrait lighting or with Fresnel lenses for focused, hard light. The low heat output allows for longer takes without compromising actor comfort. In documentaries, its quick battery mounting proves beneficial for mobile applications, while DMX control offers precise adjustments in complex lighting setups.
Compared to HMI lights like the ARRI M40, the Forza 720 offers immediate operation without warm-up time and flicker-free light at all frame rates. The ARRI SkyPanel S60-C costs three times as much but offers RGB color mixing. A direct competitor is the Aputure Light Storm LS C300d II, with comparable output and a Bowens mount. The Forza 300B reduces costs with its bi-color function at lower output, while the Forza 500 strikes a balance between power and portability.
Als DoP schätze ich die konstante Farbtemperatur der Forza 720 über den gesamten Dimmbereich – keine Farbverschiebungen wie bei Tungsten-Leuchten. Die hohe Lichtausbeute ermöglicht mir auch bei f/8 und niedrigen ISO-Werten saubere Bilder, während das Bowens-Mount-System schnellen Wechsel zwischen Hart- und Weichlicht erlaubt.
Die Forza 720 gibt mir die Flexibilität, auch in schwierigen Lichtsituationen die gewünschte Stimmung zu erzeugen – ob als hartes Fensterlicht für dramatische Szenen oder gedimmt für subtile Aufhellung. Die geräuscharme Kühlung stört nie bei Dialogaufnahmen, und die sofortige Betriebsbereitschaft hält den Drehrhythmus aufrecht.
Mit 2.500 Euro Listenpreis liegt die Forza 720 deutlich unter HMI-Alternativen und spart zusätzlich Stromkosten durch 85% weniger Energieverbrauch. Die Robustheit und das IP54-Rating reduzieren Ausfallrisiken, während die V-Mount-Kompatibilität vorhandene Akkus weiternützt und bei Location-Drehs teure Generatoren überflüssig macht.
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