Small, vibrant light source offers approximately 6.5 hours of illumination for content producers; adding to its convenience, it's magnetized.
Introducing the Nanlite Pico LED Mini Pocket Light: A Portable Powerhouse for Creators
The photography and technology world is abuzz with the latest addition to Nanlite's arsenal - the Nanlite Pico LED Mini Pocket Light. This compact, color-adjustable light is designed to cater to the needs of photographers, videographers, and content creators who require portable yet powerful lighting solutions.
With Nanlite's Nebula C4 Light Engine, the Pico offers full RGBW output with fine color control across a wide color temperature range of 2700K to 7500K, plus ±150 green/magenta adjustment for precise color tuning. The light's brightness reaches up to 4,211 lux at 0.3 meters, an impressive feat considering its pocket-sized 130g body.
The Pico's color control is equally impressive, with full 0–360° hue and 0–100% saturation control, enabling subtle or vibrant color effects. Its color accuracy is high, with CRI/TLCI ratings around 95/95 and TM-30 Rf/Rg values about 92/99, ensuring natural and accurate lighting reproduction.
The Pico's size and weight make it extremely portable, fitting comfortably in a pocket. It comes with an included magnetic diffuser for soft lighting, a cold shoe adapter with 1/4"-20 thread, and a 12-position adjustable yoke with magnetic base for versatile mounting.
Moreover, the Pico features 14 built-in lighting effects, such as emergency lights, fire light, old light bulb flicker, and paparazzi flash, providing creators with more creative options. A cold shoe adapter allows the light to be mounted on top of a camera, further expanding its versatility.
Priced at around $35 USD, the Pico offers high-end performance at an affordable price. It is currently discounted to about $35 in the US at Adorama. The Pico is available in two color options: Mint Blue and Midnight Blue, with the retail package including the light, diffuser, cold shoe adapter, and user guide.
In addition to the Pico, Nanlite has also announced the Nanlite Lumo, a folding MagSafe ring light for smartphones. The Lumo recharges with USB-C and is rated for up to five hours and 30 minutes of battery life. Its settings are adjusted using a 1.28-inch screen, a dial, and two buttons, or remotely with the Nanlite app.
Hillary K. Grigonis, a renowned figure in the industry, leads the US coverage for Digital Camera World and has over a decade of experience writing about cameras and technology. Her work has appeared in various publications such as Business Insider, Digital Trends, Pocket-lint, Rangefinder, The Phoblographer, and more. Grigonis' wedding and portrait photography favors a journalistic style. She is also a licensed drone pilot.
In summary, the Nanlite Pico and Lumo offer innovative, portable, and powerful lighting solutions for creators. The Pico combines powerful, precise RGBW lighting with extreme portability and flexible control in a mini pocket-sized form factor, ideal for on-the-go creators. The Lumo, on the other hand, offers a MagSafe ring light solution for smartphones, providing creators with additional options for their mobile photography and videography needs.
- The photography and technology world is buzzing with the addition of Nanlite's latest gadget, the Nanlite Pico LED Mini Pocket Light, a portable powerhouse for creators using cameras, smartphones, or video equipment.
- Equipped with Nanlite's Nebula C4 Light Engine, the Pico offers precise color tuning and a wide color temperature adjustment, perfect for both portrait and landscape photography.
- The Pico's compact size, magnetic diffuser, cold shoe adapter, and adjustable yoke make it a versatile lighting gadget for on-the-go creators, even during low-light conditions or long exposure photography.
- Nanlite's Pico light also features 14 built-in lighting effects, which can be beneficial in outdoor events, wildlife photography, or even for content creation required specific ambiance.
- After a successful launch of the Pico, Nanlite announced another gadget, the Nanlite Lumo, a folding MagSafe ring light for smartphones, providing alternative lighting setups for mobile photography and videography enthusiasts.
- Industry expert Hillary K. Grigonis, who covers US news for Digital Camera World and is renowned for her drone photography work, has praised both the Pico and Lumo as Innovative lighting solutions for content creators looking for portable and powerful options in their photography and technology kit.
