Nanlite Forza 500 LED Light

Looking to rent the Nanlite Forza 500 in Da Nang? The Nanlite Forza 500 is a 500W daylight 5600K COB light with a Bowens mount and a separate control unit. Powerful and stable, it is a popular key light for mid-sized TVCs, short films, events, and green screens. At Đà Thành Camera, the rental price is 700.000đ/day or 490.000đ/half-day session.

What is the Nanlite Forza 500 suitable for shooting and filming?

• TVCs, short films: key light.
• Green screens: even coverage.
• Events: long throw.
• Large interviews: through a large softbox.
• Large products: powerful enough.

Nanlite Forza 500 specifications

• Power: 500W
• Color temperature: 5600K
• Mount: Bowens
• Separate control unit
• Wireless/app control
• Power source: AC power

COB lights like the Nanlite Forza 500 provide continuous lighting, meaning you can immediately see how the light falls on the subject before hitting record, making it very easy to adjust. High color fidelity ensures accurate skin tones and product colors on camera, requiring minimal post-processing color correction. Attaching a softbox, umbrella, or light shaper turns a single light into multiple lighting styles for different scenes.

What modifiers should be used with the Nanlite Forza 500?

A bare COB light produces harsh light, so modifiers should be attached:

• Parabolic softbox or lantern softbox for soft light when filming faces.
• Fresnel lens or projection attachment for long throw and beam creation – see Nanlite FL-20G Fresnel lens.
• Sturdy C-Stand light stand for the light and large softbox – see Jinbei C-Stand light stand.

What is included in the Nanlite Forza 500 rental kit

• 01 Nanlite Forza 500 light
• 01 separate control unit
• lamp head cable
• power cord
• standard reflector
• carrying bag/case

How to set up the Nanlite Forza 500 for shooting

1. Set up the light stand on a flat surface, spread the legs wide, and place a sandbag if needed.
2. Mount the light and softbox or accessories, and tighten all screws securely.
3. Plug in the power or attach batteries, turn on the light at low brightness and gradually increase it.
4. Adjust the color temperature to match the camera's white balance.
5. Test shoot for a few seconds, check the lighting on the camera screen before formal shooting.

3-point lighting setup with the Nanlite Forza 500

3-point lighting is the basic lighting setup for interviews, YouTube, and product videography. The Nanlite Forza 500 can handle one or multiple positions:

• Key light: positioned at a 30–45° angle to the subject's face, slightly higher than eye level, to create dimension and depth on the face.
• Fill light: positioned on the opposite side, about half as bright as the key light to soften shadows; can be replaced with a 4-in-1 reflector.
• Back light: positioned behind, shining on the hair and shoulders to separate the subject from the background, giving the footage more depth.

Who should rent the Nanlite Forza 500?

• Good for: film crews, mid-sized TVCs.
• Good for: green screens.
• Consider: if warm color adjustment is needed, choose the 720B.

Tips for using the Nanlite Forza 500 effectively

• Large softbox like the Triopo 120cm parabolic softbox.
• Sturdy light stand.
• Check electrical load.
• Dim when close.
• Use flags to control light spill.

Frequently asked questions when renting the Nanlite Forza 500

How much does it cost to rent the Nanlite Forza 500 in Da Nang?

At Đà Thành Camera, the rental price is 700.000đ/day or 490.000đ/half-day session. Renting for multiple days or bundled with other equipment gets better pricing, call 0345.878.879 for a quote.

Are there bi-color lights available?

Yes, the Nanlite Forza 720B.

Are there smaller lights available?

Yes, the Nanlite FS-300.

What accessories fit it?

Bowens mount.

Rent the Nanlite Forza 500 at Đà Thành Camera Da Nang

The light is cleaned, tested for brightness, color temperature, and cooling fan operation before delivery. Upon receipt, you should test turn on the light and check for all power cords and accessories. Contact 0345.878.879 or visit 132 Nguyễn Đức Trung, Thanh Khê, Đà Nẵng to book. View more models of rental filming lights, or rent bundled with light stands, accessories and softboxes, filming accessories.