Nanlite has launched two new circular panel lights. The Nanlite miro 30c and Nanlite miro 60c aim to deliver full-color output from a compact and lightweight design.
Design
The Nanlite miro 30c and miro 60c share the same flat, circular design. The miro 30c has a 6.5-inch diameter light emitting surface, while the miro 60c is 8.2 inches across. Both lights also use a stepped yoke, which gives you 20 preset tilt positions. This means that you can position the lights quickly and easily without needing to tighten a knob to lock them in place.
Also, the yoke has a ¼-20 mount for attaching to a light stand. The miro 30c and 60c come with a 5/8-inch baby receiver as well.
Full color
The Nanlite miro 30c and miro 60c can output a color temperature range from 2,700 K to 7,500 K in CCT mode. You also get plus or minus 150 green /magenta adjustment. Alternatively, in HSI mode, you can choose between 36,000 different colors. In addition, Nanlite’s Nebula C4 light engine delivers accurate colors with an average CRI of 95 and TLCI of 93. Interestingly, Nanlite says that the lights have RG0 Blue Light Safety Certification. This is reassuring to know for anyone using the lights for a prolonged time, such as during a livestream.
Output
The Nanlite miro 30c and miro 60c feature 45-degree focusing lenses over the LED emitters. These concentrate the light to produce a brighter beam for the respective power draws of only 30W and 60W. Set at 5600K, the miro 30c has a maximum output of 4,854 lux at 1 meter, and the miro 60c delivers 8,382 lux. You can also dim the lights from 100% down to 0% in 1% increments. The lights do have a fan for active cooling, but Nanlite says that it is very quiet with the miro 60c fan rated at 20 dB.
Powering the lights
You can power the Nanlite miro 30c and miro 60c with NP-F style batteries. The miro 30c has a single battery plate on the back, while the miro 60c has two. Alternatively, you can deliver power via the lights’ USB-C port. This supports 9-20V PD3.0 input via a PD charger or power bank. You will need a minimum of 37 W for the miro 30c and 60 W for the miro 60c to get 100% output. However, the lights will still work with lower output power sources, but the maximum brightness will be capped at less than 100%. Similarly, you can run the miro 60c with only one on-board NP-F battery, but the maximum output is 50%.
Controls
The Nanlite miro 30c and miro 60c feature a 1.28-inch round display on the back so you can quickly check the settings and status. There are also two buttons and a dial to control the light. Alternatively, you can use the Nanlink App 2.0 via the lights’ built-in Bluetooth module for controlling multiple lights. Using the app unlocks eight group lighting effects, such as driving and scroll. These are also fourteen built-in special effects, which include police car, fireworks, storm, explosion and disco.
What we think
The Nanlite miro 30c and miro 60c deliver great features at a low price. They are ideal for content creators, with a stylish design that would look good if seen on camera. You also get a useful power output from such small lights. Plus, the circular design should deliver an attractive round catchlight in your subjects’ eyes. It’s great to have the option to run the lights from a power bank when you are out and about as well. If you are looking for a new budget full color light, the miro 30c and miro 60c are worth considering.
Pricing and availability
The Nanlite miro 30c costs $119, and the Nanlite miro 60c retails at $159. Both lights come with a magnetic clip-on diffuser, baby receiver, USB-C cable and a carrying bag. You can also choose between two body colors: mint blue and midnight blue.
