NanLite announces a new pocket size companion light for content creators called pico. It features a built-in battery and can also be powered from a power bank via USB-C. It also has a snap-on diffuser, built-in effects, wireless app control and comes in a choice of mint or midnight blue.
“Compact, colorful, and packed with features for creators - the pico from NanLite is the pocket-sized full-color light built for everyone on the move,” the announcement statez. “It delivers impressive output, accurate color, and soft light in an instant — yet weighs just 130g and fits comfortably into your pocket.”
Nebula C4 Light Engine
NanLite’s pico features the Nebula C4 Light Engine. Full-color LED chips can provide vivid colors or subtler hues to suit a variety of scenes or storytelling styles. It offers 0–360° hue and 0–100% saturation control, allowing users to craft the mood. The light engine also gives the pico tuneable white output that can be adjusted to match a range of light sources. It can be set from warm to cool, with a 2700K–7500K CCT range. For advanced users, it has professional green/magenta adjustments, allowing for matching other existing light sources and fine-tune skin tones.
The pico has 14 built-in lighting effects to emulate storm, flash, candle/fire or police car, etc.
It is designed for output of 4,211 lux at 0.3m (5600K). Theres an included magnetic diffuser for soft light as well. The light is designed for true-to-life color rendering for accurate reproduction of natural tones.
Compact and Aesthetic Design
Weighing 130g, pico fits into a pocket as a companion for content creators on the go. The design allows for one-handed adjustments and the 1.28-inch round display presents options and parameters at a glance and is available in mint blue and midnight blue.
Versatility
The pico has an integrated base that allows it to be placed on flat surfaces. The base also has a stepped yoke with 12 positions at 30° intervals, allowing the light to be angled up or down as needed. The base is designed with built-in magnets in its base, allowing the fixture to snap onto magnetic surfaces.
The yoke also features a standard 1/4"-20 screw mount to install on a light stand, tripod, or ball head. For on-camera use, the included cold shoe adapter lets pico mount directly on top, or to a rig to be used as a fill light.
Control
The pico offers on-board, as well as wireless control. The light’s user interface is tailored to the round display, with a single knob and two buttons designed for a straightforward control experience. For wireless operation, the built-in Bluetooth module enables full control and firmware updates via the NanLink App 2.0 on a smartphone or tablet.
Battery Life
With a built-in 1500mAh lithium battery, the pico delivers a runtime of 1.3 to 6.5 hours, depending on usage. The real-time battery life display keeps users informed of the remaining power. If extended runtime is needed, the built-in USB-C port allows users to connect the pico to a charger or power bank.
Price and Availability
The pico is shipping now and costs $34.90, excluding local taxes. It will be on display at Brazil SET expo (booth 68).
For more information, please visit www.nanlite.com.
