I've found your video while researching the web to purchase a 4x4 LED mat to hang it above my photo studio floor for those over the bench shoots. I've found the Cinflex AIR 4x4 700 from Cinelight to be very similar with this one you're showing from Aparo but in Bi-Color version only. Since I don't need the RGB feature for the type of the shoots I do, I might go with the Cineflex for the better price and no customs taxes since they are EU based as me. Thank's for the informative & detailed review, you've helped me to decide.
Peace be with you! Your channel is both enjoyable and informative! Thank you so much for a year of educational videos. Happy New Year 2025! Thanks again
I initially had the same feeling about silver skirts… I don’t own this light but on similar lights using a silver skirt on say a sit down interview where you’re using this as a top key, the silver skirt really helps dig into the eyes while still giving you the spill control of a skirt albeit not as well as using a flat black skirt… it’s nice to have both options.
For me, this ticks a LOT of boxes. But the biggest drawbacks are (from least to most): 1. Color rendering 2. Price. Currently $2870 USD on B&H and being that I am Canadian, dang. I'll keep waiting for the new Godox fs800r. 3. It seems to require too much explanation for someone else to use it without damaging it. This means I can't rent it, or trust someone else to put it together, or pack it up if I am busy. I also can't trust that it will survive rentals. Which considering how many pro features it has, and the price point, is a shame.
The pricing is ridiculously confusing with this product. $3,800 is for fast international shipping. I got so confused I had to ask Aparo. On their site it's $2954 USD excluding shipping and taxes, but around $3,800 with express delivery. I have seen $2,800 to $2,900 listings, and all the way up to $3,800 at B&H. All USD. The bi-colour with express delivery options is a very similar cost as the RGBWW with a slow delivery option. So it all gets confusing especially as the names are almost identical.
@RobertJohnPhotography If your in Australia it's even more confusing because the price difference between $2,900 and $3,800 is almost exactly the exchange rate. So I thought it was Australian Dollars being shown on some sites.
I'd be quite wary of the longevity of Aparo products. I had one of their COB lights and it would reach almost halogen level temperatures due to insufficient cooling and its power supply blew up after a few months of light use.
This light is a huge improvement over the last one that they sent me so it looks like they are heading in the right direction, but I definitely wouldn't be forgiving if I had your experience. Thanks for the heads up, I'll see how this unit holds up as I do intend to keep it. They definitely need to find further improvements if they hope to get any foothold in the professional market.
interesting. very similar ballast to the intellytech mega 12, with a few differences, . but they also have the same clamp.. the one that doesnt fit around a combo stand column, its interesting seeing these companies include random hardware like the eyebolts, but with no additional hardware.
Interesting. That pump looks identical to the latest product from Intellytech - their AirHalo Inflatable. (Which is round but otherwise similar) Wondering if you’ve seen that one Andrew - or noticed very similar products from different “manufacturers“ coming out in quick succession?
@@markfischerFPVI haven't seen these other lights. It wouldn't surprise me if this system is from a blow up mattress for camping or something like that. It's most likely a 3rd party suppliers product.
As far as I know, Aparo’s factory actually ODM for another brand, which is why you might notice some nearly identical accessories, designs, and other similarities.
@@StevenLiu-j6o Interesting Steven and thanks for replying. Will look into Aparo's products... to see if they also have many of the same forms / sizes of LED lighting as the company or companies they ODM
$3,199.00 on Amazon. Ouch. A lot of that is probably the rode case and what it cost to ship that kind of weight. Still, very useful light for the money. Seems like this is more of an investment light if you are going to do a lot of corporate work. Great review as always. Happy New Year, Andrew!
I've found your video while researching the web to purchase a 4x4 LED mat to hang it above my photo studio floor for those over the bench shoots. I've found the Cinflex AIR 4x4 700 from Cinelight to be very similar with this one you're showing from Aparo but in Bi-Color version only. Since I don't need the RGB feature for the type of the shoots I do, I might go with the Cineflex for the better price and no customs taxes since they are EU based as me. Thank's for the informative & detailed review, you've helped me to decide.
Peace be with you! Your channel is both enjoyable and informative! Thank you so much for a year of educational videos. Happy New Year 2025! Thanks again
Happy new year to you, Mrs Locke, and Max!
Thank you. Max is still with me but Fletcher passed away a few weeks ago.
I hope 25 is a better year for everyone
I initially had the same feeling about silver skirts… I don’t own this light but on similar lights using a silver skirt on say a sit down interview where you’re using this as a top key, the silver skirt really helps dig into the eyes while still giving you the spill control of a skirt albeit not as well as using a flat black skirt… it’s nice to have both options.
@@GaffersSalon that's a good point. I guess my workshop is too small to really test.
i was going to mention this. we both own the megacloths and the silver skirt really does alot of the work filling in deeper eye sockets. .
For me, this ticks a LOT of boxes. But the biggest drawbacks are (from least to most):
1. Color rendering
2. Price. Currently $2870 USD on B&H and being that I am Canadian, dang. I'll keep waiting for the new Godox fs800r.
3. It seems to require too much explanation for someone else to use it without damaging it. This means I can't rent it, or trust someone else to put it together, or pack it up if I am busy. I also can't trust that it will survive rentals. Which considering how many pro features it has, and the price point, is a shame.
So well done. All the info to make my own decision!
Happy New year Andrew, Here in the US the RGBWW version goes for $3,830.00 at B&H Photo. I found the Bi color version for $2,870.00 at B&H Photo.
The pricing is ridiculously confusing with this product. $3,800 is for fast international shipping.
I got so confused I had to ask Aparo.
On their site it's $2954 USD excluding shipping and taxes, but around $3,800 with express delivery.
I have seen $2,800 to $2,900 listings, and all the way up to $3,800 at B&H.
All USD.
The bi-colour with express delivery options is a very similar cost as the RGBWW with a slow delivery option. So it all gets confusing especially as the names are almost identical.
@@gaffergear Very confusing. Thanks for the review.
@RobertJohnPhotography If your in Australia it's even more confusing because the price difference between $2,900 and $3,800 is almost exactly the exchange rate. So I thought it was Australian Dollars being shown on some sites.
I'd be quite wary of the longevity of Aparo products. I had one of their COB lights and it would reach almost halogen level temperatures due to insufficient cooling and its power supply blew up after a few months of light use.
This light is a huge improvement over the last one that they sent me so it looks like they are heading in the right direction, but I definitely wouldn't be forgiving if I had your experience.
Thanks for the heads up, I'll see how this unit holds up as I do intend to keep it.
They definitely need to find further improvements if they hope to get any foothold in the professional market.
Happy new year in Australia but not here yet
interesting. very similar ballast to the intellytech mega 12, with a few differences, . but they also have the same clamp.. the one that doesnt fit around a combo stand column, its interesting seeing these companies include random hardware like the eyebolts, but with no additional hardware.
Thank you for putting this product on my radar! Are there any other more affordable inflatable panels that you recommend?
@@Karen-L126 nothing comes to mind, they all seem to be expensive and way heavier than this one
@ thank you!
This would survive a week on a typical movie or tv set, lol.
great
Love the channel, will you be doing a review on the new Aputure Amaran Ace 25 LEDs?
@@tylerfranta most likely not due to available time
Do a review on the new Godox MS60R. Thanks
@@johnnyswadetrailer I have the kits and it's on the list
This is what the Infinimats should have been
Interesting. That pump looks identical to the latest product from Intellytech - their AirHalo Inflatable. (Which is round but otherwise similar)
Wondering if you’ve seen that one Andrew - or noticed very similar products from different “manufacturers“ coming out in quick succession?
@@markfischerFPVI haven't seen these other lights. It wouldn't surprise me if this system is from a blow up mattress for camping or something like that. It's most likely a 3rd party suppliers product.
As far as I know, Aparo’s factory actually ODM for another brand, which is why you might notice some nearly identical accessories, designs, and other similarities.
@@StevenLiu-j6o Interesting Steven and thanks for replying. Will look into Aparo's products... to see if they also have many of the same forms / sizes of LED lighting as the company or companies they ODM
$3,199.00 on Amazon. Ouch. A lot of that is probably the rode case and what it cost to ship that kind of weight. Still, very useful light for the money. Seems like this is more of an investment light if you are going to do a lot of corporate work. Great review as always. Happy New Year, Andrew!
Curious to your review of the Infinimat 4x4 from Aputure and how it compares to this one and the one from Godox.
@@daanjessevenmans The infinimat 4x4 is the insanely heavy. I just can't see anyone using it
@ for real? Didn’t see a decent review yet. Would be nice to see one from you