Fantastic stuff. Really appreciate how you take the time to explain the technical considerations necessary for understanding what makes this light "special". You're not just educating about the product, but also educating people like me who want to take lighting more seriously.
I must admit when I saw the thumbnail I was like “this light was released today there’s no way this is an ‘in depth review’ so soon” and WOW was I wrong. This is fantastic work dude. Thank you so much for making this and putting in all the time. This light being brighter than the 1200D is crazy work from Aputure. Buying Prolycht was truly one of the most strategic and fruitful acquisitions of another company I have seen. I hope they keep it up. Would love to see a video where you go over your van package!
You’re gunning for Gaffer & Gear’s lighting numbers crown, aren’t you! Thank you very, very much for this! More education than review and I mean that in the best way possible! Cheers from a DP Down Under
I would never, Andrew is a great guy and reviewer! He definitely deserves that title. Just trying to add my own spin on things! Glad you enjoyed all the detail!
Super useful information. You made the new color science sound so good, that now I hesitate to buy their Infinibar lights with the older tech. The 20% off Black Friday sale has me tempted.
The new tech is super cool but I do also love my infinibars. They're so useful! I'm hoping to squeeze some more life out of them before the inevitable BLAIR-CG version comes out sometime in the future.
Great video, as always! Do you recommend the 1200X aputure as a good first light? Im Starting to get into film making. Or is color really needed when deciding which light to get first. like the 1000c
I do not need to watch any other review of this light. It's perfect (maybe apart of too loud background music :D). It's the best light review ever. I do not understand how you have only 3k subs :(
How is the locking mechanism on the yoke? On the 1200D, we had to attach a magicarm every time we wanted to use the fresnel (so basically 99% of the time) and raise it up on a stand. Otherwise, the lamp would just aim straight down at the slightest adjustment. Kinda wished they went with the Spotlight Max / P600c route with 2 locking levers
I'll just add that I'm so happy the color rendition of LEDs have come this far. Much like the race for more megapixels in the early 2000-2010s, there will always be a race for the next big thing but we've reached a point where prosumer lights are good enough for any productions. At least when it comes to quality of light.
I'm finding the lock to be pretty beefy feeling, but I've only put the 45° reflector on it. Hopefully the CF12 fresnel also weighs less than the F10 to further reduce that issue.
For power, can this be used with both a generator and standard house outlet like the 1200 and 600 series? Sorry if this was answered already in the video, I had to cut out early because of class, lol. Great video by the way!
Ok, checked the price ... impressive $3990. Looks like GMV might scrap their 1200C light (as they've done with their 1200B after aputure released 1200X :D).
When a product review ends up actually being an advanced diploma in Physics. Loved it!
Glad to hear you found all the detail useful!! Thank you!!
Every time I watch one of your videos it literally makes me a better gaffer
Nobody else does light reviews like this
This is what us working pros need
Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Fantastic stuff. Really appreciate how you take the time to explain the technical considerations necessary for understanding what makes this light "special". You're not just educating about the product, but also educating people like me who want to take lighting more seriously.
Ahhhhh, I'm so happy to hear that! Glad you're enjoying the deeper look into why this tech is so cool! Thank you!
+1, great light review and I also learned a few things. You really know your stuff, thanks for sharing!
Very cool that you did not hesitate to jump into the physics of light emission. An exceptionally thorough light fixture review. Thanks!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed all the science!!
I must admit when I saw the thumbnail I was like “this light was released today there’s no way this is an ‘in depth review’ so soon” and WOW was I wrong. This is fantastic work dude. Thank you so much for making this and putting in all the time. This light being brighter than the 1200D is crazy work from Aputure. Buying Prolycht was truly one of the most strategic and fruitful acquisitions of another company I have seen. I hope they keep it up.
Would love to see a video where you go over your van package!
Thank YOU for leaving such a nice comment! Glad that you found all the information helpful!!
I'll put together a van build video soon!
You’re gunning for Gaffer & Gear’s lighting numbers crown, aren’t you! Thank you very, very much for this! More education than review and I mean that in the best way possible!
Cheers from a DP Down Under
I would never, Andrew is a great guy and reviewer! He definitely deserves that title. Just trying to add my own spin on things! Glad you enjoyed all the detail!
@ all good mate! I’ve subscribed and look forward to more of your excellent content!
Super useful information.
You made the new color science sound so good, that now I hesitate to buy their Infinibar lights with the older tech. The 20% off Black Friday sale has me tempted.
The new tech is super cool but I do also love my infinibars. They're so useful! I'm hoping to squeeze some more life out of them before the inevitable BLAIR-CG version comes out sometime in the future.
This is a great and thorough review Tyler. Definitely picking up one of these down the road.
Agreed. Far down the road lol. 1200x coming soon
Thank you for watching!!
Can't wait to queue this up for movie night!
A feature-length review on an LED chipset, who would've thought 😂
18:33 - such a genius request!
I'm really hoping that they do that one!
Funny, I’d completely forgotten we did that at Prolycht on the Orions.
Thank you for this level of depth!
Happy to provide it!!
Wow I loved this. Incredible, just followed. Appreciate you sharing all of the physics behind it.
Thanks for following and glad you found all the physics detail helpful!
As someone learning about this kind of stuff, I really appreciate the work you’ve put into this video, very informative….. thank you!
Happy to help! Glad you found it informative!!
This is fantastic! So well done, I really appreciate the work, and graphs. Great job!
Thank you! Happy to put the together!
Great video, I learnt a lot kee up the great work.
Thank you! Glad to hear you took some new things away from it!
this is amazing thank you for the amount of work!
Glad you found what you were looking for!! Thank you!
Great video, as always! Do you recommend the 1200X aputure as a good first light? Im Starting to get into film making. Or is color really needed when deciding which light to get first. like the 1000c
How does this compare to the new Arri Skypanel?
I don't have one, nor have I looked at it yet. Hopefully someone else can chime in!
That light is a goddamn dream.
Yeah man, it's crazy to think how far led tech has come in the last few years!
@@thegranitegaffer ...at the speed of LIGHT!
I do not need to watch any other review of this light. It's perfect (maybe apart of too loud background music :D). It's the best light review ever.
I do not understand how you have only 3k subs :(
Thank you!!
How long did it take you to do all your testing?
Very impressive!
agreed
you're videos are great. Always know you're the first to get something out new Aputure
It was two days of testing and another formatting all the data! I had about a week with the light before launch.
How is the locking mechanism on the yoke? On the 1200D, we had to attach a magicarm every time we wanted to use the fresnel (so basically 99% of the time) and raise it up on a stand. Otherwise, the lamp would just aim straight down at the slightest adjustment.
Kinda wished they went with the Spotlight Max / P600c route with 2 locking levers
I'll just add that I'm so happy the color rendition of LEDs have come this far. Much like the race for more megapixels in the early 2000-2010s, there will always be a race for the next big thing but we've reached a point where prosumer lights are good enough for any productions. At least when it comes to quality of light.
I'm finding the lock to be pretty beefy feeling, but I've only put the 45° reflector on it. Hopefully the CF12 fresnel also weighs less than the F10 to further reduce that issue.
For power, can this be used with both a generator and standard house outlet like the 1200 and 600 series? Sorry if this was answered already in the video, I had to cut out early because of class, lol. Great video by the way!
Yes! I didn't mention it but this can be run off any generator that's suitable for filmmaking, provided the genny has enough amperage!
@@thegranitegaffer oh cool! And US household outlets? Can it be used there as well? Thank you so much for the reply!
Any chance for this tech in a smaller 500c version for us folks who like the compact form factor of the 600D and 600X?
Going to check the price :D
whats the industry like in colorado?
It's pretty small compared to other film-centric markers.
Ok, checked the price ... impressive $3990. Looks like GMV might scrap their 1200C light (as they've done with their 1200B after aputure released 1200X :D).
Just under an hour for a light review??? Are you nuts? Next time a want to see a whole season with 15 parts minimum 😂
My goal is to have a lord of the rings trilogy length series someday and give the people what they really want lol
I like how you can now call this " a 1k" now. lol
Like... Get me the Aputure 1k, and set it to tungsten
Lol I didn't even think of that but I'm definitely going to do that!