NANLITE PavoBulb 10C Released – 10W RGBWW E27 Bulb for Filmmakers

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by Jeff LochMarch 23^rd, 2022

NANLITE has released a new 10W RGBWW accent light: the PavoBulb 10C. This practical light has an E27 socket and a USB Type-C port to power it externally, as it does not have a built-in battery. With a retail price of $75, let’s look at the PavoBulb 10C!

NANLITE launched the highly affordable PavoTube T8-7X one week ago, and they’re already back with the PavoBulb 10C accent light. This light bulb is part of a new lineup of NANLITE products and, let’s face it, a direct response to the Aputure B7c that was released in September 2020. So, what does the PavoBulb 10C have to offer?

NANLITE PavoBulb 10C features

The NANLITE PavoBulb 10C is a 10W RGBWW E27 light bulb. One NANLITE bulb weighs only 170g/6oz, which is lighter than the Aputure B7c, which tips the scale at 240g/8.5oz.

The PavoBulb 10C has a bi-color CCT range of 2700K to 7500K with a claimed CRI of 95 and a TLCI of 97. Also, as an RGBWW bulb, it can render up to 36.000 colors. The cherry on the cake: there are 15 customizable built-in effects.

As mentioned, the PavoBulb 10C has an E27 socket so that you can put it inside a standard house lamp. The main difference with the Aputure B7c is that the NANLITE offering does not have a built-in battery.

However, there is a USB Type-C port on the side of the NANLITE PavoBulb 10C. You can use this port to power the bulb externally via a D-Tap battery or a power bank.

Additionally, NANLITE launched numerous accessories, like the optional AS-MBA-E27/BT-BA-SNP-E27 adapters. These adapters allow you to power the PavoBulb 10C via a Sony NP-F battery.

Control and connectivity

You’ll find three buttons on the bulb to adjust the brightness, change the light mode, and adjust the CCT/Hue. However, these shortcut buttons only allow you to switch between five brightness levels, 6 CCT levels, and 12 HUE adjustments. That’s pretty basic, but at least you have the possibility.

To unleash the PavoBulb 10C’s full capabilities, you’ll have to download the NANLINK App, as the bulb has built-in 2.4G Bluetooth connectivity.

The NANLITE wired controller (codename: WC-USBC-C1), released with the PavoTube T8-7X, is also compatible with the PavoBulb 10C.

Lastly, the optional splitter cable (codename: CB-DMX-USBC-1-3) gives you DMX control capabilities with one DMX 5-pin male connector, one DMX 5-pin female connector, and a USB Type-C input.

NANLITE PavoBulb 10C accessories and kits

The NANLITE PavoBulb 10C has a complete globe design – compared to the “hole-design” of the Aputure B7c – so you can attach “light modifiers” to it. In addition, NANLITE launched the optional AS-BSC bouncer that connects with a suction cup. This accessory has an aperture to give you “fine-tune control over the spill,” according to to the company.

Last but not least, the PavoBulb 10C is available as a single light, but four lights and twelve lights kits with multiple accessories are also available, coming in a hard case.

Pricing and availability

The NANLITE PavoBulb 10C one, four, and twelve kits are available for preorder and should start shipping in Q2 this year. The single bulb retails for $75, the 4-piece kit is $499, and the 12-piece kit is $1,399.

As a direct comparison, the Aputure B7c currently costs $70, and the 8-light kit with a charging case is $799.

For more information, please visit NANLITE’s website here.

What do you think about the NANLITE PavoBulb 10C? Do you think NANLITE is a little bit late to the party? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments down below!