Aputure 120d mkii VS Godox SL-60w Comparison || Best Light for Filmmakers
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- Comparing the Aputure 120d mkii VS the Godox SL-60W to find out which light is best for you! This lighting review is the facts you need to know so you can make the right purchase for your needs. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE for more content!
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GREAT video, Heather. Helpful, obviously sincere and generous!
Thanks so much!
I just purchased the GODOX SL 60w today! And stumbled upon this video in my suggestions on RUclips! So glad To see you making such informative content! I just subscribed and love to see other women filmmakers in this community! ❤️ much love
So happy to hear that! Thank you for the support :D
Loved this review. You focused on the most important elements rather than the super technical stuff that won’t matter much in many cases.
So glad to hear that! I know that's what many folks need/want (myself included at times) so that's why I made the video in such fashion :D
Agree
@@FellowFilmmaker What were the camera settings though? It helps to know how bright is bright. ;-)
Amazingly put together!! Just purchased my SL60W, waiting for it to get delivered. I loved the review and subbed immediately xD. Keep up the good work :))
Awesome! Thank you!
EXACTLY the video I was looking for! Thank you!
Happy to help! :D
Great review/comparison. Probably one of my favorite light reviews/comparisons I've seen. Very much focused on what ACTUALLY matters!
Wow, thanks! So happy to hear this! :D
Yes! Most informative review and comparison of these lights to date 👏👏👏
Awesome! So glad to hear that! :)
I really enjoyed your genuine take on these two lights. I like that you still gave a preference. Well done.
Very glad to hear that, and thank you! :D
Wow, I saw dozens of video about Godox SL-60W vs Aputure 120d mkii and, this is the greatest of them ! It's simple, measured, not too long, goes direct to the technical points. Thanks for your very good work ! Subscribed !
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for subscribing too :D
Honestly, I don't expect anyone to give a thumbs-down for this review and comparison. Far much better than those inadequate shallow unboxing videos everyone else is doing on the internet. Big ups!
:) Well thank you! I've kinda always wondered what the point of unboxing videos are...
What an awesome review. Packed with value, super delivery - calm and assured, thoughtful, well-structured. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
amazing comparison this is the first comparison where you actually seem impartial as apposed to having a bias to a particular brand, you've helped me make my up , I am going for the goodox - with the aperture dome , as I hope to upgrade to aperture in a few years
Nice! Godox is a great starting point for sure! I'm sure in the years to come many brands will become even better!
Awesome! Straight to the point not biased by the brands. Keep it coming!
Thank you very much! I most certainly will!
This is how a review should be done! 💯🙏🏽 I subbed!
I appreciate that!
Beautifully done Heather. On point, clear and great presentation. Thank you.
You are most welcome!
I'm glad to see more female filmmakers putting out content! Keep it up! Subscribed!
Thank you very much :)
Agreed... that just earned a sub from me... it’s like 98% dudes
Yesss so inspiring to see other women making film. 👌
Thank you!!! :D
Omg yes I was thinking the same! Ditto!
This is one if my favorite lighting videos. When actually trying to figure out equipment when starting this to me i feel had no fluff and was really helpful to the ppl. God bless u my sister. Just liked and sub'd. Please keep producing
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for liking and subbing as well. :D
Well done.Enjoyed this review.Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
This is by far one of the most professional YT channels. Like I would watch this on regular TV
So kind of you to say! It'd be crazy if it was on TV :p
This video helped me figure out that the Aputure light might be best for me as a Narrative film maker. I feel that the difference between the low end and high end, gives it enough range to justify the purchase but the savings on the Godox is also very compelling
I'm glad it was a help to you! I know everyone has different needs so that is the biggest deciding factor for sure! :)
I'm just getting my channel up and running and ordered a new light this week; your videos are great and really informative. Subscribed!
Awesome, thank you! I hope your channels videos improve greatly! I know mine did when I invested in good lighting
Thank you so much for this very good review!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice job Heather! I really like your pacing and non-tech approach, it's refreshing. More, please.
Thank you! Will do!
Awesome review. Thank you. You just gained another fan. I’m a small RUclipsrs and I am constantly looking to improve my production quality and next for me is the lighting and this video was very helpful.
Awesome, thank you!
You're so excellent! I've been looking for a couple of days now and this is the BEST video, I'm totally sold on GODOX now, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Very well done. You'll have lots of subscribers. You said things that no one else has every covered. Earned a sub!
Much appreciated!
Fantastic comparison video of these two lights. A lot of people would be glad to know all of these differences, especially the price points. Well done.
Thank you! I'm sure the price makes a bit difference for many
Thanks so much. This is so much more helpful than most other reviews
Glad it was helpful!
This helped me out so much! I bought the GVM led lights not realizing the Bowens Mount incompatibility with the softbox I ordered. When realizing this I thought I'd have to spend a lot of cash buying the apurture. I came across your video which made it all clear. Thank you and keep up the great work 👊
Happy to hear all this! Thanks for letting me know :D
Great video! Congrats on the channel. Rooting for you!
Much appreciated! Thank you
Great review...extremely helpful! Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :D
So on point, awesome review!! Love the pace, too!!! Thanks!
Awesome, thank you!
Amazing Heather! You pack so much information into your videos and you get straight to the point. No b.s. people don’t need to know, no lies, no hidden agenda. Thank you for helping me make up my mind between the two main budget brands I was considering. The only off putting thing is the handle with the Godox, but since I’ll be using just a simple umbrella reflector, I don’t think the flimsy handle will be moving so much as if I was attaching a huge soft box on the end. Thank you! Subscribed!
Glad you enjoyed the video! :D An umbrella reflector should be fine! I did go over some of the ways I tried to fix the handle issue on the full review of the SL60w I have on the channel, if you haden't checked that out yet. :) Dunno if it'd be helpful or not
@@FellowFilmmaker Hi Heather! Thanks for relying to my comment! I didn’t expect you to - I’d imagine you’re super busy! But Thank you! You’re super sincere! Bless you! Due to Covid I’ve had to abandon my previous job as a photographer and have sold all my pro camera gear. I’m also a Pilates Teacher and that, unfortunately hasn’t been easy for me either. I see a lot of my friends teach on Zoom and RUclips Live from home but tbh, it hasn’t worked for me. I’m still experimenting with the YT Live medium, hence why I’m still deciding how to “up my game” slightly as I no longer have an income to buy any expensive equipment (now being reduced to an iPhone and some screw on mini lenses) but like you said in your first video, it’s not about the gear. If anything, the lack of funds and the lack of gear will teach me to go back to basics and think about what’s important and be more creative and make do with what I have and to “know my gear”. Thank you for creating your channel. I do believe in fate and I feel like I was meant to find your channel during this time of uncertainty as it is a chance for me to “pivot” and see life and reinvent myself yet again (like many people during this period of uncertainty) before moving forward! I think I will get a pair of the Godox SL-50Ws since everything else seems to be too pricey and for filming indoor fitness videos in my bedroom, it seems silly to spend too much esp. when my camera will be my iPhone 10XS for a while. I think I’d better focus more on pumping up my background and delivering more enjoyable content. I don’t have the time to edit my videos (since I’m a carer for my Dad) but at least of I plan them in advance, they’ll be less cr***y 🤣🤣🤣 I do like the VL-150s but seems like overkill for a small bedroom? But I do think some form of continuous LED lighting with a quiet fan is the way to go instead of these 5 prong energy saving lightbulbs with soft boxes I have seen on eBay. 🤣🤣🤣
I’m also camera shy having been behind the lens for the past 11 years so I am learning to be more comfortable in front of it whether I like it or not. Hahaha. Take care and thanks again for your kind reply!
Thanks for sharing all that! :D Honestly, it really isn't about the gear. It's the person who operates the gear. :) And I do understand why it's hard to be in front of the camera. Over time you'll get better as you do it more and more and find how your personality will shine. :D That's what people are there to watch. Be true to your standards and self and the right people will come - like you have with my channel! :D And with the gear question, yes a simple decent light setup will do wonders. For iphone video just be sure you have a way of controlling the camera. bit (an app or something perhaps) and you'll do great! With small spaces you don't need big lights at all! To be honest I was doing fine with just one Godox SL60w when I first started out (see first videos). If you have more specific questions I can help you with you can always DM me on instagram @fellowfilmmaker :D Wishing you the best!
@@FellowFilmmaker 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 o juts have one final question that I’ll DM you on Instagram! Thank you sooooo much!!! You’re so awesome!!!
You are most welcome! :D Love to help others out!
Such a great review and SO helpful! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
this is great, thank you. I just bought two Godox SL60's for my studio. Nice to see them come out on top in your review. I like them too.
Thanks for watching :D Its a good light for the price
Very Helpful review! Look forward to your future vids!
Thank you! Got some stuff coming out in the next few weeks that are awesome!
Great review. Your channel deserves waaaaay more subscribers!
I appreciate that! I'm sure it will grow bigger with time :) Thanks for the support
Great comparison.
Sometimes we get so caught up in specs and all we really need is to see the light in action.
So true, that's exactly what I was hoping to provide others with
So helpful! You speak so clearly and directly to the point! Thank you so much!
Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!
Thanks for this review! Appreciated a lot!!
My pleasure!
This is great. Been looking at the Godox but haven't commited to buying it yet. This helps alot, thanks!
Glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by :D
super helpful video and love your style! keep it up!
Thank you! Will do!
Excellent review, exactly what I was looking for! Thanks
Great to hear!
Just found your channel for the first time - excellent review! I come from the photography side of things but I'm starting to do more video these days. Definitely subscribing!!
Awesome, thank you!
You safed me a LOT of money! Thank you!
Glad I could help!
ur content is complete and perfect, i am looking for both of these light, ty !
Most welcome, and thank you!
I really love this one
Thanks for the help
Keep up the good work
I already subscribed
Awesome, thank you!
What an awesome chanel!!!! Thanks for all Heather!
You are so welcome!
Very helpful comparison, thank you!
Most welcome
Thank you so much for this review !!
Cheers from France :)
My pleasure! And hello!
Such a helpful review! Thank you so much 🙏
You are so welcome!
You are truly the best!Please keep talking to us more about this!Of course subscribed and liked and saved in separate list to learn!I will go with Godox definetely
Thank you kindly, appreciate the sub as well :D
great review ! Thanks for the time you put in there
You are most welcome!
Loving your reviews!!!
Happy to hear that! :D
I just bought the newest SL-60W, glad they fixed the fan noise! Thanks for the review, gotta love 3rd party brands.
Glad to help!
Great Video!!!! You really helped me understand the similarities and differences between the two. Thanks.
You are most welcome! :D
Thank you very much for the good comparison. I just received the Godox and still in the packaging. I wanted to send it back first, but now I know the fan is now quieter. And that the Godox can compete in terms of light output with the much too expensive Aputure. Then I am now going to unpack the Godox SL-60W and the God S2 80x80 Softbox with honeycomb grid I ordered along with it 😍 Thanks again and I will give you a 2 thumbs up right away. 👍🏻
Happy to hear that! It's a great light, I still use mine to this day! :D
Really awesome review!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for sharing! This was super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
@@FellowFilmmaker
i watched many videos for Light in the last week- this one is the best. Made me clear,,
Great to hear!
Real honest review and opinion! Thanks a lot
My pleasure!
Just found your channel. Great information here!!! Thank you 🙏
You are so welcome!
Nice!! your reviews are entertaining 🥳
Glad you like them!
First time on your channel. You have a great technical and content quality on this review. I will check on more of your videos as I guess they'll be as good as this one. Greetings from Ecuador.
Much appreciated! Glad to have you here
D@mn. That was sincerely a very organic and insightful take on the two. You’ve got a new subscriber & fan!
Thx for sharing... I’ve got both and agree.
I may have a bad godox because it can suck through some batteries! 😒
Thanx for sharing again. Really enjoyed
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed. :D
Awesome review, well explained and unbiased. Subscribed and looking forward to more of your content! 😊🙌🏻
Happy to hear that, and thank you!
Thank you, that's exactly what i'm looking for!
Glad I could help!
Great review. I need to subscribe to you. Providing great value!
I appreciate that! :D
Excellent review. I was just getting ready to purchase the Godox and wanted to make sure it was the right choice.
Happy to hear that! :D
Great review! I have been fighting with the idea of paying a ton of money for the Aputure 120d mkii and this helped me a ton!
Glad I could help! Every person's needs are different :)
First, Awesome content. Well done.I love to see women in this tech space and especially those who use their intellect and devotion to the craft to garner views. Keep up the great work! You got a subscriber.
Thank you very much!! :D I appreciate that
Great review Ms. Filmaker.
Thank you kindly :D
Great job on this video!
Thank you! :D
This is so amazing!!!
This is so amazing!!!
This is so amazing!!!
Haha, glad you enjoy!
Interesting to hear other’s opinions!
If I was travelling anywhere overseas or if I had to walk and carry equipment I’d take the Godox because it weighs less, and you can find kettle plugs in every country, where the neutrik style of the 120D you’d need a plug adapter.
I did the fan mod on my SL60Ws and SL60Y so I am super curious about this new fan on the newer manufactured lights.
With the brightness thing you said, sometimes that 10% is just too bright so having the Aputure able to go all the way down to 1% is really useful. And for price you’re right that it’s partly due to brand but there’s so many benefits from using Aputure from functionality, build quality, etc.
I really like your b roll! Great job~ Shows you put a lot of time and thought into your video ^^
Hey, thank you! I agree, the Aputure can do a better job if you need that only small hint of light. Thanks for sharing your insight on this! :)
This was very helpful thank you!!
I'm so glad!
Thank you so much. I am just starting out and have no idea about lighting setups.
Happy to help!
Hello Heather! Watching your review made me reconsider this light unexpectedly, which I am extremely grateful for! The fan noise is an important factor if the light needs to be placed close to sensitive sound recording equipment. Discovering that Sl60w has reduced it’s fan db’s while still keeping it’s price so attractive was great news!
Would you please be able to give me a tip on how to avoid accidentally buying an older version of sl60w? Is there anything in specs that suggests it’s an older model I should watch out for?
Many many thanks!
I'm happy to hear all this! Sadly I haven't found a tried and true way to tell the difference with serial numbers or anything like that. However, I would say the best bet is to go with a seller who is constantly getting restocked (B&H or Amazon) as they are bound to be getting new lights and not old stock. Hope that helps!
Such a great presentation of information. Where were you all the time? This is my new favorite equipment channel.
That's great to hear! :D
Awesome review! So good!
Glad you liked it!
Proper review, this is the template for all reviews
Super kind of you to say! :D
Fantastic review. This was great information for aiding in picking a starter light to buy.
So glad to hear that! If you have any questions feel free to reach out!
Thanx Heather, for this helpful review.
Glad it was helpful!
Review so detailed and very helpful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Always killing it.
Thank you very much!
WOW !!! Loved your video !! Super informative and to the point !! BEST FEMALE TECH CHANNEL !!! SUBSCRIBED !!
Thank you so very much! :D
great review and comparison. very informative! 👍
Thank you! Glad it was a help to you
Phenomenal comparison video. You just helped me make my decision to buy the godox and earned yourself another subscriber. Checking out your other videos now.
Awesome, thank you!
Great unbias review Heather. I went for the Godox for now. Let's see how it holds on. With the price of the Aputure, I could purchase three Godox and a couple of softboxes.
Right?! It's a good light for it's price point! I hope you enjoy it
Great review Im convinced to get the Godox but will hold out and wait for your review on Godox newer line first.
Coming soon! I can't wait to release it next week!
fantastic video, straight forward . awesome 👏
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
A great, to the point piece. I currently use aperture lights but will be getting the Godox Vl 150 as they seem to match aputure but at a more competitive price !
I hear that is a great light, I hope to try it someday
Thanks for the video! I finally made up my mind :))
Glad I could help!
Very informative review, I guess I'll pull the trigger on the Godox soon!
Cheers!
Nice! :D
@@FellowFilmmaker how did you end up getting a model with the improved fan? I see you have both old and new and was wondering how to search for the more silent one. Noise can be a problem for the type of videos I'm planning to shoot.
Thanks! 🙂
I haven't found a solid way yet. I suggest to buy from amazon or B&H as they will have new stock more often
Thanks for such a Great review, you were very precise and on point... thank you
You are so welcome!
Great Video Heather! keep it up :)
Thank you very much!
pretty awesome review, Go girl! i was planning to buy the aputure, but after watching this review i will put the godox light on my consideration.
Happy to hear that! Thanks for commenting :D
Love that Godox SL60W! I've been using it for years and still works great!
Me too :D Glad you enjoy yours as well!
Hands down best comparison I have ever seen!!
Super happy to hear that!
Thank you for a great honest straight forward Review ....
You are welcome! :D