Nanlite Forza 60B II

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Overview

The practical package includes power, mount compatibility and fan-mode limits as well as light output. A reflector can make a small light read brightly in its centre, but that is different from a softbox delivering a broad key across a room.

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Key specifications

Specification	Details
Engine	Bi-colour LED
Rated power	72W, manufacturer specification
CCT / tint	2,700–6,500K
CRI / TLCI	96 / 98 averages
SSI	81 at 3,200K; 71 at 5,600K
Mount	FM; standard Bowens needs the supported adapter
AC supply	100–240V, 50/60Hz
Head DC / battery specification	15V / 6A maximum DC input
Weight	0.70kg
Dimensions	20.0 × 10.8 × 8.4cm
Maximum ambient temperature	45°C
Control	Onboard, NANLINK Bluetooth, 2.4G, DMX/RDM
Built-in CRMX	Not listed; an external compatible receiver is a separate system
Dimming	0–100%

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• The compact FM head keeps dedicated small optics and a travel kit manageable.
• Variable white avoids changing correction gels for common warm/daylight settings.
• Wired DMX/RDM and NANLINK support more than local control.

Limitations

• A Bowens adapter adds bulk and does not guarantee support for a heavy modifier.
• White-light photometrics vary with CCT and the selected operating mode.
• The original model has no integrated CRMX receiver; small-head DMX adapters must be included where required.

Practical uses

The 60B II is useful for a compact interview kit, a controlled accent or a small portable white-light source. A dedicated FM softbox keeps the setup more compact than a large Bowens modifier; a focused optic can provide a different kind of reach.

The daylight Forza 60 II is the closest size alternative. The Forza 150B offers more output in the FM system. For a larger Bowens package, compare the Forza 300B II and daylight-only Forza 500 II using the intended CCT, optic and power arrangement.

Setup	Working approach
Interview key	Use a compact FM softbox close to the subject and control spill; retain enough distance for comfortable framing.
Shaped accent	Use a manufacturer-approved Fresnel or projector for a controlled highlight, edge or background pattern.
Portable location	Select the supported battery arrangement and cooling mode before deciding the working level.

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Output and colour

The following readings separate the bare head, supplied reflector and optional Fresnel. All are at 5,600K. A concentrated centre reading is not a measurement of even coverage.

Distance	Bare	Supplied reflector	FL-11 spot
1m	2,577 lux	14,350 lux	34,700 lux
2m	649 lux	3,186 lux	8,202 lux
3m	308 lux	1,381 lux	3,563 lux

This is a tunable-white source. CCT adjustment covers warm-to-daylight white light, but the fixture is not a full-colour HSI source. If a saturated background or electronic gel effect is required, select a colour-capable model.

High CRI or SSI values are useful reference data, not proof that every camera and material will match. Check wardrobe, paint and product colours through the intended camera and viewing transform when they determine the result.

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Power and batteries

The Forza 60B II uses an external AC adapter or a supported battery-grip arrangement. It has no internal rechargeable battery. Confirm the exact grip and required battery count in the selected kit; compatible-looking NP-F or V-mount packs still need sufficient output capability.

Its 15V DC input should not be treated as permission to attach an arbitrary battery or supply. Match voltage, connector and continuous current to the manufacturer’s requirements. For handheld work, add the grip, battery and reflector to the balance and weight assessment.

Control, cooling and camera operation

The manual limits output to 30% with the fan off. Set the required sound mode before metering exposure.

The head uses active cooling, so a battery grip or small housing does not establish silent operation. Listen from the microphone position with the actual light level and ambient temperature.

Bluetooth NANLINK control and the 2.4G remote system serve different connection arrangements. DMX/RDM provides a wired workflow; the smaller locking port requires the appropriate adapter cable, which should be specified separately. Use the matching DMX reference for the actual fixture mode.

The original Forza 60B II does not list a built-in CRMX receiver. An external receiver and its power connection, if used, are additional pieces. Check the unit’s firmware and supported control features during prep, particularly in a mixed rental package.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

The native FM interface takes compact supported modifiers such as the FL-11 and FM projection accessories. A supplied Bowens adapter provides a route to appropriate full-size modifiers, but attaching a large softbox changes the mechanical load and handling.

Choose the tool for the desired distribution: a Fresnel for variable beam control, a projector for a defined shape or pattern, a softbox for a larger apparent source, and a lantern for distributed light. Include the accessory and any adapter in the working weight.

The head weight is 0.70kg. Add cables, reflector, adapters, batteries and other accessories before selecting a support. A lightweight head can become a much less compact system once a full-size modifier is attached.

Nanlite does not specify an outdoor ingress rating for the complete setup. Provide a suitably protected arrangement in weather, including the power supply and connections. Leave cooling paths clear.

The manufacturer manual and selected dealer SKU identify the included reflector, power adapter or controller, cables, mounting accessories and case. Do not assume a Fresnel, stand or wireless receiver is included because it appears in a demonstration.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

Fixture	Choose it for
Forza 60C	Full colour in the compact FM system.
amaran COB 60x S	A compact bi-colour Bowens alternative with different control and power options.

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What people are saying

Dude Oi: speed and portability over rugged construction

Dude Oi’s owner review values the quick setup and small carrying package, describing the light as easier to deploy than their Forza 500B II. They like it with a 60 cm softbox for portraits and packshots, but consider the plastic construction less rugged than their Aputure LS 60x.

Reddit: allow for ambient light

In a May 2025 key-light discussion, a contributor found a small softboxed fixture insufficient in a white room with large windows. Their experience highlights the importance of controlling daylight and choosing enough output for the room, rather than judging the 60B II from a dark-room demonstration.

Videos

Fellow Filmmaker: Forza 60 II and 60B II

A paired review of the second-generation compact heads.

Andrew Murphy: Forza 60B II

A compact-light comparison and review.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

Confirm the Forza 60B II label, matching power hardware and all control leads. Inspect the emitter cover, FM latch, yoke and connector strain relief, then test the intended modifier, low-level fade and remote-control path. Run at the planned level until warm before assessing fan sound at the microphone.

Documentation and specifications

Manufacturer product specification · User manual · DMX reference.

Product photograph: Nanlite.

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