Nanlite Forza 720 | Review & Comparison To Aputure 600d

This is my review of the brand new Forza 720. I tested this powerful light, measured the values and compared it to the Aputure 600d.
#nanlite #forza720
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Sample Footage
0:43 Overview
1:41 Controller Unit
2:25 Features & Functions
3:36 Light Output And Comparison To 600d
6:51 Conclusion and Verdict
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[@ignaskarlonas4783]

Loved the video! Fun & creative intro as well as informative and proffesional feature overview - nice job! It would've been nice to see this light used in a practical setting, but it's great video for what it is! Keep it up :)

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Thanks a lot. Yeah using the Forza 720 to abduct camping people is probably not that practical. Fair enough😄

[@mindritestudios129]

Thanks for the great info man! Glad to be a new subscriber

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Thanks for the sub😎

[@LASOTVRD]

thanks buddy! great information - really helpful ...and we gonna go with the nanlite! Vielen Dank!

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Viel Spass damit😎

[@shirlylin5840]

Great review!

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Thank you🙏🏻

[@NanliteGlobal]

Tks for sharing.😊

[@RecordMill]

weather rating guys ?

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Don‘t think it really has one. Quote from the manual: „The fixture should be used in dry and ventilated place and avoid being used in damp, dusty or overheated environment, also make sure the fan and the vents are not blocked or obstructed.“

[@notlukecurtis8215]

really enjoying your videos

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Thanks a lot, guy who definitely isn‘t Luke Curtis😄

[@LukeCurtis]

@@MichaelEgglerFilms this is the real Luke Curtis ;-) I just subbed too

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

@@LukeCurtis now this looks more like a Luke Curtis to me😎

[@DaCarnival]

People say you wouldn't use such a light too close to talent/actors, so the fan noise isn't an issue - but people have been using M18 HMI's for book lights in interview setups for more than a decade, and that light is 2-3x more powerful than these. Controlling fan noise should really be the top priority for LED manufacturers these days...

[@ntchi]

Great light and review! I own some 300B. Will definitely check this one. Is it weather proofed like the Aputure?

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Thanks😎 This one unfortunately isn‘t.

[@ntchi]

@@MichaelEgglerFilms oh I see, does it charge the battery on the vmount when plugged in?

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

@@ntchi the aputure doesnt dependably charge. I put an anton bauer on it and it charged it to 80% but thought it had charged it to 100. It also apparently wont charge a low charged batt

[@Sodaelefunk]

Top! 🔝

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Top Comment🔝😁

[@lovellcamel2053]

Nanlite won the boxing game for the moment, haha, I like this line!🤣

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

…and next week: introducing Aputure 800d😄

[@auroraborealis7472]

The connector points of the Aputure unit on the top and the bottom is to be a safer trip hazard. If one cable is pulled it will pull the direction of the connector. If 1 of the 2 cables is pulled on the nanlite it could bend the pins in opposite directions.

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

yeah right, nice try

[@xonx209]

Can you use 2 FS 300 to approximate one Forza 720? It is much cheaper that way if you don't need the fancy features. You can get 4 FS 300 for the price of one Forza 720

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

In theory probably yes but in practice, this might not be the best idea. Usually, you want one strong keylight and then bounce/flag or light the rest of the scene with less powerful fixtures. And having 4 FS 300 also means 4 lightstands, 4 soft boxes, 4 x powering etc.

Wath is the wattage in the controler box in forza 720? Because the 600D is actually 720W... I Guess forza overclocks over 800 or 900 I Guess?

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Hi It‘s rated at 800 watts😎

[@mark12345697]

I can hear that swiss accent miles away. But thanks for the comparison. Feel like Nanlite has been catching up. However im sticking with Apputure.

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Well. Cheese to that🍻

[@PaperAirplaneFactory]

Which batteries did you use on the light?

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Mentioned in the video- 1:50 👀

[@livestreamsuk6004]

I prefer the Aputure build but after I compared the 2 for myself the quality of light from the Nanlite is superior

[@nightdonutstudio]

From other test, even the 720b at 5600k is still like 10% brighter than 600d

[@lightsequilla6938]

No way really that answers my question. Thank you so much.

[@StringerBell2002]

What’s the weather rating??

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Cloudy, with no chance of IP rating. Quote from manual: „The fixture should be used in dry and ventilated place and avoid being used in damp, dusty or overheated environment, also make sure the fan and the vents are not blocked or obstructed.“

[@StringerBell2002]

@@MichaelEgglerFilms that’s unfortunate to hear.

[@simpsonwong117]

Overall Aputure still is the better option. Better build quality, more flexible and reliable App. No wonder the vast majority of rental companies choose Aputure over Nanlite.

[@nshea3286]

TLCI and CRI scores are basically useless. Use TM-30 scores with the circular graph and post the spectrum graph of the light so we can really see how it performs. SSI scores are OK but a single number doesn't tell me where the spectrum diverges from the Planckian or Daylight curve.

[@nshea3286]

Putting the Nanlite reflector on the 600d does not lead to comparable results. The Dish is optimized for the Nanlite head which has a different placement of the cob than the Aputure. No one is going to use the 600d like that any way. You should have compared the two with their respective fresnels. Comparing Nanlite's own numbers to the one's I have measured myself with the 600d, the 600d wins. But that doesn't mean the 600d is brighter, only that it has a better optimized modifier. I'm sure the Forza 720 would be brighter through a 5 foot Octa. Given that the 600d is water resistant, and has crmx built in, ... are other reasons for picking it over the Forza 720. You have to consider who is going to buy it, how it's going to be used ....etc before making snap judgements on which light is better

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

…go to 4:38. Actually did compare the two with their respective reflector🤙🏻

[@HilleCine]

@@MichaelEgglerFilms *fresnel

[@thirstygreek]

At this stage in the game no bi color is a no go. Who wants to gel lights anymore :)

[@DrL33productions]

Actually, they came out with 2 versions they do have the bi color to this light sadly he is only reviewing the daylight version.

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

Yes, was lucky to get my hands on a 720 at all😅

[@DrL33productions]

@@MichaelEgglerFilms mentioned that in your video maybe 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@MichaelEgglerFilms]

@@DrL33productions will try to remember next time, thanks😎

[@DrL33productions]

@@MichaelEgglerFilms btw dope work I know how hard this is! Great review!

[@blitsa6251]

оба хороши, но обзор твой не очень. мог выкрутить на полную мощность направив на стену для визуальной оценки. мог бы взвесить вес головы. мог бы поближе снять крепление и оценить его качество. например лайт дом 2 150 весьма тяжелый а он будет сидеть на нем. вот 600x не оставляет сомнений в мощности исполнения байонетного кольца. если голова света весит примерно как 600d то нанлайт для меня будет победителем

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

did you just say the weight in grams? Are you joking??? HOW MANY POUNDS????????????????!!!!

[@JoATTech]

yeah, 600D stand clip is just stupid. And it does not latch every time ....

[@creativegreats6924]

The 600d pro is superior to this nanlite 720 in so many ways . Build quality for one . The build quality of the aputure 600d pro is way beyond the nanlite 720 .I'd bet color rendition is better on the 600d pro as well. None the less I like the Forza line for it's compact size for on the go carry . Ability to be used as an overhead light with boom pole . Also if I want a different type of look on skin tones and that is it . Aputure I'd say produces more of a natural realistic skin tone look. They are not same look on skin .nanlite 300 500 and 720 have louder fans than Aputure line . Aputure 600d pro and new 600d case is bigger than the nanlite Forza line but aputure build quality way way way better . That I do know for sure . Where does build quality come into play ? If something goes wrong with your light you will be waiting for weeks or months to get a replacement thru warranty .things to deeply consider when paying this much money for any gear .

[@chrisyeong]

Hi I thought Aputure 600D cannot reach 100% power with V-Mount batteries.