It's funny because I own both of these lights and Amaran basically killed off the LS 120d because not eought people saw the value in paying almost 3x the cost for metal construction, the power brick/remote, and the lack of Sidus Link controls. I do see a used 120d on ebay in the $200-300 range and it's tempting but with the 150C out I think I would rather go that route.
I just watched the other Amaran light reviews, and a lot of them are testing against their expensive lights, which were used in their videos for a long time. Aputure, please tell them to stop doing that with your test units. It makes it look as though the 100d and 200d are the best light vs these more expensive light, even your own lights. They are all testing with USED up expensive LED lights. Thanks for the info Lee. Now I am aware of this!
If other channels are using their older lights and comparing it side by side with a new light.... ehh... In my field they just get fire because staff need to take in count for the quality checks on every device on set.
Yup, over time depending the hours you use the led, it will shift in brightness and in color over time. Others just found out as well from my video so it makes you wonder, what are the other people comparing with? An old light vs a new light ? Makes you wonder. Welcome to the channel~!
Is this true? Some say: "I purchased this brand new and have used it now for several weeks, this light is touted as being completely silent, it is NOT silent, it is noisy. The fan kicks on after only a few minutes and I heard another unusual noise in addition to the fan. Now I can't use it for interviews, only good if your shooting without audio."
Thats very interesting. I run 2 of them for 1 hour a video. Barely have any noise issue. The only ones that gives noise issue, is the 200D which I dodged. I cant have that noise during recording. No way.
That would be the Amaran 100X - Bi-Color LED, there is 2 version, amzn.to/3bThNnw Only Bowens mount it takes . It depends on you budget for the soft boxes. If I was on a budget, I would look at some neewer. amzn.to/3qjByKk If you can spend a little more - amzn.to/3sRCCGZ The app is called Sidus Link.
It is overly bright still. I used to have it near 100% on my 120D. On these Amaran, I use around 30%-40% power. So far I have zero issue and I do weekly youtube that stretches an hour of recording. I will do a follow up video if there is any issue and I will reply to this comment with the links in case I run into any. Im really impress with the light at this price point. I cant believe I spent $750 on the 120D.
Not a problem! So far its been working fairly well. I barely used my 120d anymore. Gosh. I wish they had these LED long time ago lol.. Its so damn bright and I recorded over hours and no crazy noise so we are good!
@@theCameraVille awesome to know! I’m trying to purchase mine, but finding a website where it’s not on back order has been a bit difficult. I’m encouraged that I’ll like it when I receive it though-not quite ready to make that 120d purchase 😅 thanks again!
yup 100%. I am shooting in an open room these days , size of a small gym. 100W. If you think you need more power, get the 200W. That would be way more than enough.
Lee, Now when I have questions about Nikon or Pentax gears, I come straight to your channel. You are the most direct and honest camera reviewer out there. Others are wasting my time with their fancy productions. But can u review the Nikon D500? Bc I am thinking about getting a refurbished one! Lol
Oh man. D500. That is my go to camera for wildlife 😂😂 . What do you plan to do with the system? Let me know so I can get some questions answered in the mean time. 🤝
@@theCameraVille I plan to use it as an everyday camera. Don't have anything for wildlife right now. Only DSLR is D750 and D810 but I thought D500 has different color science than those two when viewing from dpreview samples. That's one of the main reasons for buying along with better autofocus lol. What do u think of buying used vs Nikon refurbished?
Forget to ask the questions, lol. So for me it's choosing between Pentax KP and Nikon D500. But I am looking for a film like quality in the pictures more than iso performance, does the D500 clips highlight more. Some of the sample pictures I saw, the D500 highlight is not so good.
@@michaelc4917 This is a simple answer! Get the KP. In IQ, the KP performs excellent. Its a great all a rounder. Slap on some limited series lenses and you will get some nice film quality results.
The 100d is fine actually. Sounds the same as my 120d. Even after an hour and a half it was fine. I replaced my 120d for these 100d. So far, very nice 👌
Alberto! Its been almost a year since I have own this. I have stumble to 1 problem so far. I changed outlets and all, but sometimes ( rare ) the light would turn off. The easy fix is to turn it back off and on. It does it every now and then. I never seen my 120D shut off ever but the 100D, several times.
Thanks for the comparative. Have you tried the Neewer SL series? I've recently bought the 60W model (about 4000 lumen @5600K 95+ CRI) and seems pretty decent. I'm curious to know what do you think about these "bottom of the line" cheap products...
Behind the scene, when I tested the Godox sl 60, I returned it. The light was getting overly hot and I didn't want to risk it. I saw great reviews on it but none of them test out temperature over time. I guess I am paranoid about cloth and overheating lights being very close to each other maybe. The aputure temps remained very much the same temps through out the day which is good. Godox sl 60, I had to make sure I have a fire extinguisher to the side. This is kind of why I was measuring the temps in this video. If the temps went high on the cheaper unit, I would had return it and made a bad review for the Amaran 100d. cheers!
@@theCameraVille good point. I haven't checked max temperature yet, but I trust in the big heatspreader and cooling fan 😁 I just hope color accuracy and brightness don't go belly up over time...
Thanks!! I have yet had any issue. Works so well and Im alreadying thinkng about buying 1 more. Once I encounter an issue, I will make a follow up video 🤝🤝.
Glow ParaPop 28" Portable Softbox for Flashpoint. They are my favorite. I bought 1 5 years ago, and bought another one this year. Very compact and the output is nice~! I replaced my light dome with this one.
@@theCameraVille aaaah, very nice. I have one as well. Is the spider on yours plastic or metal? I'm concerned the plastic may not hold up to the heat with time.
@@conrad2nr good question, Its metal but the support all around it is plastic so I understand your concern. Since I just do youtube, so far it seems to be fine. I havent seen major degradation yet.
Thanks Lor! So far the unit works just fine. I was thinking maybe over time it will fade or heat up. Seems to be pretty good so far and hella bright. I will update if there is any issue.
Make a new video with only: Aputure Amaran 100D and no other lights. Now film yourself. Is it a good light for RUclipsrs do you get a soft light that doesn't create wrinkles on the face etcetera?
Actually, all the videos after this video is all on the Amaran 100d lights but I will do a more in depth review for you in terms of usage though. That is a great idea!
@@user-lv4ov5rp6d It seems to me after 3 month I have no noise problem or flickering problems. I have done about 15 videos maybe since. Perhaps I will wait till I hit 6 mlnth to give a real world usage review
It's funny because I own both of these lights and Amaran basically killed off the LS 120d because not eought people saw the value in paying almost 3x the cost for metal construction, the power brick/remote, and the lack of Sidus Link controls. I do see a used 120d on ebay in the $200-300 range and it's tempting but with the 150C out I think I would rather go that route.
Just remember, for color lights , 150c, they arent designed to go full 150 per color. If you are going for the 150w output, get 300c.
I just watched the other Amaran light reviews, and a lot of them are testing against their expensive lights, which were used in their videos for a long time.
Aputure, please tell them to stop doing that with your test units. It makes it look as though the 100d and 200d are the best light vs these more expensive light, even your own lights. They are all testing with USED up expensive LED lights.
Thanks for the info Lee. Now I am aware of this!
If other channels are using their older lights and comparing it side by side with a new light.... ehh...
In my field they just get fire because staff need to take in count for the quality checks on every device on set.
Great video ! Good comparison
Thanks! Great light so far after a month almost. No noise issue or anything just yet.
What leds lose brightness over time why did no one tell me this?
Yup, over time depending the hours you use the led, it will shift in brightness and in color over time. Others just found out as well from my video so it makes you wonder, what are the other people comparing with? An old light vs a new light ? Makes you wonder. Welcome to the channel~!
Alright, now let's get an Amaran version of the 600! I would hate to a see a light that is brighter than that because of blindness and stuff.
Is this true? Some say: "I purchased this brand new and have used it now for several weeks, this light is touted as being completely silent, it is NOT silent, it is noisy. The fan kicks on after only a few minutes and I heard another unusual noise in addition to the fan. Now I can't use it for interviews, only good if your shooting without audio."
Thats very interesting. I run 2 of them for 1 hour a video. Barely have any noise issue. The only ones that gives noise issue, is the 200D which I dodged. I cant have that noise during recording. No way.
Is the 100d bi-color? What softbox mount does the 100d have? Any one you recommend? And, where can we get the app you mentioned?
That would be the Amaran 100X - Bi-Color LED, there is 2 version,
amzn.to/3bThNnw
Only Bowens mount it takes . It depends on you budget for the soft boxes.
If I was on a budget, I would look at some neewer. amzn.to/3qjByKk
If you can spend a little more - amzn.to/3sRCCGZ
The app is called Sidus Link.
@@theCameraVille Thanks so much!
Thanks ..This is useful
Still working well! I have no complaints yet. Once I do, I will update you on it 🤝.
Thanks for your video!
I trust your honest, now after 4 months of this video, does the light still bright as it is or lose of the brightness?
It is overly bright still. I used to have it near 100% on my 120D. On these Amaran, I use around 30%-40% power. So far I have zero issue and I do weekly youtube that stretches an hour of recording.
I will do a follow up video if there is any issue and I will reply to this comment with the links in case I run into any. Im really impress with the light at this price point. I cant believe I spent $750 on the 120D.
@@theCameraVille Many thanks.
This is extremely helpful. Thank you! 😃
Not a problem! So far its been working fairly well. I barely used my 120d anymore. Gosh. I wish they had these LED long time ago lol.. Its so damn bright and I recorded over hours and no crazy noise so we are good!
@@theCameraVille awesome to know! I’m trying to purchase mine, but finding a website where it’s not on back order has been a bit difficult. I’m encouraged that I’ll like it when I receive it though-not quite ready to make that 120d purchase 😅 thanks again!
@@deistar498 No problem! I was skeptical at first but worth it🤝🤝. I use it on this channel at only 20% power.
Is it bright enough to use on shoots like in gyms and other things
yup 100%. I am shooting in an open room these days , size of a small gym. 100W. If you think you need more power, get the 200W. That would be way more than enough.
Lee, Now when I have questions about Nikon or Pentax gears, I come straight to your channel. You are the most direct and honest camera reviewer out there. Others are wasting my time with their fancy productions. But can u review the Nikon D500? Bc I am thinking about getting a refurbished one! Lol
Oh man. D500. That is my go to camera for wildlife 😂😂 . What do you plan to do with the system? Let me know so I can get some questions answered in the mean time. 🤝
@@theCameraVille I plan to use it as an everyday camera. Don't have anything for wildlife right now. Only DSLR is D750 and D810 but I thought D500 has different color science than those two when viewing from dpreview samples. That's one of the main reasons for buying along with better autofocus lol. What do u think of buying used vs Nikon refurbished?
Forget to ask the questions, lol. So for me it's choosing between Pentax KP and Nikon D500. But I am looking for a film like quality in the pictures more than iso performance, does the D500 clips highlight more. Some of the sample pictures I saw, the D500 highlight is not so good.
@@michaelc4917 This is a simple answer! Get the KP. In IQ, the KP performs excellent. Its a great all a rounder. Slap on some limited series lenses and you will get some nice film quality results.
How the fan? Noise!? On the amaran I want to buy please let me know!
The 100d is fine actually. Sounds the same as my 120d. Even after an hour and a half it was fine. I replaced my 120d for these 100d. So far, very nice 👌
Very interesting!
Alberto! Its been almost a year since I have own this. I have stumble to 1 problem so far. I changed outlets and all, but sometimes ( rare ) the light would turn off. The easy fix is to turn it back off and on. It does it every now and then. I never seen my 120D shut off ever but the 100D, several times.
Then why is my amaran 100d brighter than aputure 120d??(both brand new) I just can't wrap my head around it...
Tech has come a long way. Just remember, its pure plastic and not metal .
Thanks for the comparative. Have you tried the Neewer SL series? I've recently bought the 60W model (about 4000 lumen @5600K 95+ CRI) and seems pretty decent. I'm curious to know what do you think about these "bottom of the line" cheap products...
Behind the scene, when I tested the Godox sl 60, I returned it. The light was getting overly hot and I didn't want to risk it.
I saw great reviews on it but none of them test out temperature over time. I guess I am paranoid about cloth and overheating lights being very close to each other maybe.
The aputure temps remained very much the same temps through out the day which is good. Godox sl 60, I had to make sure I have a fire extinguisher to the side. This is kind of why I was measuring the temps in this video. If the temps went high on the cheaper unit, I would had return it and made a bad review for the Amaran 100d.
cheers!
@@theCameraVille good point. I haven't checked max temperature yet, but I trust in the big heatspreader and cooling fan 😁
I just hope color accuracy and brightness don't go belly up over time...
great test
Thanks!! I have yet had any issue. Works so well and Im alreadying thinkng about buying 1 more.
Once I encounter an issue, I will make a follow up video 🤝🤝.
can it be battery operated?
Im sorry, it doesnt.
Which softbox are those?
Glow ParaPop 28" Portable Softbox for Flashpoint. They are my favorite. I bought 1 5 years ago, and bought another one this year. Very compact and the output is nice~! I replaced my light dome with this one.
@@theCameraVille aaaah, very nice.
I have one as well. Is the spider on yours plastic or metal? I'm concerned the plastic may not hold up to the heat with time.
@@conrad2nr good question, Its metal but the support all around it is plastic so I understand your concern. Since I just do youtube, so far it seems to be fine. I havent seen major degradation yet.
Good vid
Thanks Lor! So far the unit works just fine. I was thinking maybe over time it will fade or heat up. Seems to be pretty good so far and hella bright. I will update if there is any issue.
Make a new video with only: Aputure Amaran 100D and no other lights. Now film yourself. Is it a good light for RUclipsrs do you get a soft light that doesn't create wrinkles on the face etcetera?
Actually, all the videos after this video is all on the Amaran 100d lights but I will do a more in depth review for you in terms of usage though. That is a great idea!
@@theCameraVille Wow, great. So it is enough for a small RUclipsr to only have Amaran 100d light? Or do you need more lights? Thank you.
@@user-lv4ov5rp6d It seems to me after 3 month I have no noise problem or flickering problems. I have done about 15 videos maybe since. Perhaps I will wait till I hit 6 mlnth to give a real world usage review
00:02 this is where I stopped watching! FFS, just say hello! lol
Dont lie. You loved it. Only people who enjoyed it leaves comments. FC What!!? lol
@@theCameraVille Its true.