Nanlite FS-200B

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Overview

Its 220 W rated input and 2.6 kg listed fixture mass identify this particular model. The FS package is best understood as a complete AC lamp, with its own accessory, cooling and control requirements.

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Key specifications

Specification	Details
Light engine	Bi-colour COB / LED spotlight
Rated input power	220 W
AC input	100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; integrated power supply
Colour temperature	2700–6500 K
Colour metrics	CRI average 96; TLCI average 97
TM-30	Rf 95; Rg 102 in current global chart
Dimming	0–100%
Output modes	Maximum and Constant
Local / wireless control	Onboard knobs; Bluetooth NANLINK; Nanlite 2.4 GHz
DMX / CRMX	Not listed as native control routes for this model
Accessory interface	Bowens; built-in umbrella holder
Fixture dimensions, cap excluded	309 × 232 × 123 mm
Listed fixture weight	2.6 kg
Cooling	Active fan; reduced-output fan-off setting
Effects	12 built-in white-light effects
USB	Firmware updates; not a battery-power input

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• Integrated AC power reduces the number of separate supply components.
• A native Bowens mount supports a broad softbox and reflector system.
• Maximum and Constant modes offer different output behaviour across CCT.

Limitations

• There is no direct battery input; the USB port is for firmware.
• A softbox, grid or bounce reduces the reflector-centre exposure.
• NANLINK and 2.4G are available, but wired DMX and CRMX are not built in.

Practical uses

The FS-200B sits between the 175 W FS-150B and 350 W FS-300B, with a rated 220 W input. It offers more power budget than the smaller model while retaining an integrated AC supply and Bowens accessory mount. It suits a repeatable studio position where a separate battery controller is unnecessary.

The current global chart lists a 309 × 232 × 123 mm fixture and 2.6 kg fixture weight. That is a lamp reference, not the complete stand, modifier and transport load. A wide softbox increases wind area and turning force even if the head itself appears compact.

Nanlite’s US page advertises up to 29,490 lux at 1 m with reflector, whereas the global chart currently lists 50,700 lux at 5600 K. The published sources do not explain the discrepancy. The table below uses the identified global chart, allowing the difference to remain visible to a reader comparing rental or dealer information.

Setup	Working approach
Fixed studio key	Use the specified AC supply and secure the cable path for a recurring interview or creator setup.
Product photography	Choose diffusion for the desired reflection size, then adjust white balance and exposure with the actual product.
Background or edge	Use compatible optics, flags or a grid to keep the white-light accent off the lens and subject where unwanted.

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Output and colour

These are the manufacturer’s published 5600 K lux values for the named model and optical configuration. The distances are retained exactly as published. The FS-60B and FS-300B tables use 1/2/3 m; the current FS-150B and FS-200B charts use 1/3/5 m, so the middle columns are not directly interchangeable across the range.

The reflector and optional Fresnel concentrate light into different fields. Their higher central lux readings do not establish the output through a softbox or an evenly lit area. Fresnel spot and flood are separate focus conditions, and the lens is an additional accessory.

Configuration, lux	1 m	3 m	5 m
5600 K, light only	8,578	1,021	412
5600 K, reflector	50,700	4,734	1,663
FL-20G Fresnel, spot at 5600 K	140,000	13,420	4,644
FL-20G Fresnel, flood at 5600 K	23,900	2,880	1,101

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Power and batteries

The FS-200B connects directly to AC through its integrated supply. There is no separate included controller brick to hang on a stand. Its power rating is 220 W; keep the actual electrical load separate from the model name and any tungsten-equivalence description.

The documented input is AC, rather than a native V-mount or low-voltage battery socket. Portable operation requires a suitable AC power source, including allowance for conversion losses and continuous load. A USB firmware socket does not provide an alternative battery feed.

Retain ventilation around the housing, route the power lead with slack for tilt movement, and include the full fixture and modifier in the support calculation. The quoted fixture mass excludes stand and modifier; it is not a complete kit weight.

Control, cooling and camera operation

Maximum mode prioritizes the available output at each colour temperature. Brightness can change when moving through the warm/cool mix. Constant mode trades some peak output for a steadier result across a colour-temperature adjustment.

Choose the mode before setting exposure and record it with CCT, intensity and optical accessories. The same dimmer percentage in the two modes is not a complete exposure match. This variable-white engine does not provide RGB hue selection or green/magenta correction.

The shared manual’s fan-off note lists 15% for the smaller pair, but contains an apparent “Forza 200B” naming error. Confirm the FS-200B’s actual firmware behaviour before promising that precise ceiling. Full output requires active cooling.

For dialogue, check the actual noise at the microphone position after the fixture reaches operating temperature. A fan-off setting changes the exposure budget. Do not apply full-power photometric figures to a quiet-mode setup without measuring the result.

Bluetooth allows direct NANLINK app control. The separate Nanlite 2.4 GHz route supports a compatible handheld remote or the optional WS-TB-1 transmitter box. A Bluetooth connection, Nanlite’s proprietary radio and CRMX are different control systems; this model’s listed interfaces do not include native CRMX or wired DMX.

The manual distinguishes wireless protocol versions V1.0 and V2.0, with compatible remotes requiring the appropriate selection. Confirm channel and protocol before treating a failure to respond as a hardware fault. Test changes at the planned lamp position, particularly through walls or behind scenery.

The 12 effects include CCT and intensity loops, flash, pulse, storm, TV, paparazzi, candle/fire, bad bulb, fireworks, explosion and welding. They vary white light within the engine’s limits. Use the manual’s USB firmware procedure and the file for the exact model.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

The Bowens mount accepts compatible softboxes, reflector and optical attachments. Check the manufacturer’s compatibility and power limits for each accessory; sharing a bayonet does not establish that every optic has the right emitter clearance or optical performance.

An umbrella holder provides a quick route to a broad source. Add external flags or a matching grid when spill control matters. Protect the emitter with its transport cap only after the lamp is off and cool, and remove the cap before operation.

On a used fixture, inspect the accessory lock, yoke, tilt handle, power inlet, fan and display. Test both ends of the CCT range, low-level dimming, effects, app connection and fan-off behaviour. Include the correct reflector, power cable and any adapter in the package check.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

The Forza 300B II serves a different power/control package with more location-oriented options. FC-series models add a separate supply and wired DMX/RDM. Choose the FS-200B when its integrated AC arrangement, actual output, mounting and radio-control routes fit the job.

Fixture	Choose it for
FC-300B	A separate-supply bi-colour head with DMX/RDM and an optional battery-controller route.
Forza 300B II	A battery-capable location system with a different head and power package.
amaran 200x S	A different app and power ecosystem for white-light work.

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What people are saying

Matthew Allard: practical value with AC and noise limits

Allard’s review rates the FS-200B positively for output and colour at its price, while describing the build as average. He found the 200B’s fan somewhat more noticeable than the 150B’s; neither offers direct battery power.

Videos

Derks Perez: FS-200B

A review of this bi-colour model; it is distinct from the original daylight-only FS range.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

Check the AC inlet and cable, Bowens latch, yoke and fan. Test both white endpoints, a slow fade, the selected radio protocol and fan-off output. Keep the installation on a suitable AC circuit with clear cooling space.

Documentation and specifications

global manufacturer model page, official technical and photometric chart, English operating manual and Nanlite US model description.

Product photograph: Nanlite official product photograph.

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