They are expanding, and well done to them for upping not only their game, but forcing others to up theirs. We have all benefited from Aputure and they deserve major kudos.
Honestly, very happy to see the direction Aperture is going with their lighting. There is only so much development and innovation that can be made in the $700 market segment due to price constraints. It's just not possible to build something like a P300c for that cost, but to make a light as capable as a Skypanel for 1/3 of the price, that is a huge accomplishment and should be looked at in that way.
So I use the arri sky panel on lots of my products there are so many times where I want to get creative and strap the light to a tree but I can't because if I drop a 10k light I'll die. I think the price is great and its another tool that gives me freedom and convenience to create at a very low cost.
I suspect that Aputure went "higher end" on this to make it solid enough for rental houses to stock it. While I'm more careful with rental equipment than I am with my own stuff, I too would be less "precious" about the risk of covering a unit that's 1/4 the price of a S60. (Not just damage, but getting it stolen, etc.) And in my market I see that a S60 rents for about $130/day, so a P300c would be something like $40/day ($120/wk?), which would also make me much more likely to rent one for a shoot.
I'm very glad to see you take it down a notch. I know how difficult it is to be so detailed in all your videos and I would hate to see you burn out. Frankly I'm very impressed with your ability to speak so detailed and clear. You are one in a million. This video was informative and entertaining. Banana 🍌
Man, you’re not out of touch with your audience and Aputure lights aren’t a status symbol. It’s gear to do work. You’re showing us the good stuff and I appreciate it!
Love the product development at Aputure. The Nova is the light I've been looking forward to the most. It's the light I'll likely invest in next. Glad to see them bringing value to these expanded light categories. Software updates are also only going to make it more versatile down the line. Now to find $1800 😂
I appreciate Aputure offering a wide range of products for all budgets and shooting styles. The Arri Skypanels are very popular for good reason but very expensive and out of reach for a lot of creators. This Nova P300C looks like a solid choice.
I remember when Aputure has a small booth at the back of the South Hall at NAB and I loved their lights then. I bought an H528C and am still using it (in fact just yesterday). While they have slowly been building outside of *my* budget they have almost become the defacto light at a good price. I will be looking into Godox lights just for the price but my business doesn't require the most accurate lights so I don't have to ensure I have the best CRI available. *IF* I even moved into the indie cinematography arena and needed a more dependable light I would go with Aputure hands down. The people were great back in their small booth days have only gotten better while making better products. A great company to support.
Your logic is so trustworthy and your ability to convey your findings are why I always check with you first before watching other takes on a review. Bravo.
I love your approach, Gerald! You're so considerate of your audience and have the most detailed breakdowns of the gear. Still such an amazing resource for everyone of any knowledge base.
I think it's a cultural momentum as a whole. People have been fed emotional sef-help stuff for a long time, and practical informative help is a niche unfilled. Gerald is rocking it!
Now, on to a real comment. I am in the middle of buying a new set-up, and new to the film side as well. I initially selected 3 Aputure LS300X lights because they seems the best value for what you spent. I am now stopping one of those lights and adding the Nova P300c because as an add-on to the other lights, I feel that this can cover almost every shoot I plan on usually doing. The mark of a good company is not only providing quality and value...but in making products that you need. Aputure has done that.
I know this is not the point... you're talking about an exceptional lighting instrument and I'm watching the production value. Just want to say many thanks from a 30+ year video veteran for not peppering your video with jump cuts. It was a pleasure to watch cutaway shots. Cutaway shots!! Well produced, well demonstrated, nice tight voice recording... overall an exceptional example of what a demo video can be with not a ton of effort. Well done. And the light looks amazing. I am in the market for a smaller and more portable solution right now but the this light would serve my studio type setup nicely.
@Gerald Undone, thanks for using my intro. That was pretty fun for me. And of course, thank you for the great content. The light looks pretty amazing, though the stuff from Godox is probably a little more in my price range.
I like the Aputure products, their company, and their mindset overall. I had a 300D, upgraded to the MkII and am looking forward to purchasing a 3 light kit of the 60Ds (are you listening Aputure?) and a 600D. I am a photojournalist who also makes one-man-band run-n-gun documentaries. The portable, bright battery-powered D series lights work extremely well for me. The Bowens mount is a plus for me as I already had domes and softboxes made by Phottix, which work great with the Aputure lighting system. Lately I have been bouncing my 300DII off a Westcott 7’ umbrella draped with an 8x8 scrimjim diffuser. Makes for something akin to an extremely portable 7’ octagon softbox. Produces a wonderful soft light that embraces almost everything it touches. Enjoy your reviews - keep up the good work! Thanks...
I could listen to the Undone speak all day everyday! This light looks nuts, an indie's filmmaker dream come true... Jesus, I wish I won the lottery 😭...
If this guy is not using a teleprompter, he is an absolute BEAST! As a rule, I try to avoid videos over the 10 min. mark, but for some reason I always watch all of his lol!
Very similar to what happened with OnePlus phones. From flagship killers to flagship makers themselves, being forced to launch a medium range alternative with the Nord. But l don't see Aputure release a value line of products as it wouldn't be worth the extra R&D and saturation of the market
I agree that if Aputure never started with selling the small 'value' lights and if they had started with the larger lights, they probably would not have the large fan base they do now. Started small and adding value along the way. Great business plan!
I would 100% agree and I love what aperture is doing because they are also making a lot more cheaper alternatives like you said for these other companies. Competition is amazing and aperture is super quality!
I have many Aputure lights now. Some I bought used too. They're built well enough to not break with standard use. They just keep making lights I want so I guess I'll keep buying them.
These lights are perfect for the company I used to work for in Florida. We did mainly mid-budget commercials. Sure, there were a couple that we rented some big guns, but for the most part, we used Apeture and Godox lights. $1700 seems like a lot for a vlogger, but a working professional can pay it off in one gig.
I love when you're this happy about a product, the enthusiasm comes through 100%. And I wouldn't worry about being too "advertisey..." I think we all know gear can inspire creative work, so it's okay to be appreciative when a brand makes something right.
I support everything Aputure is doing. They have established themselves as a highly reliable brand. Anyone using their products knows the quality you get out of their fixtures. Great video Gerald 👍🏼
Aputure finally has these back on sale as of today 12/24/20 on their site, everywhere else still has them backordered. Just picked one up, get them while you can everybody!!
I love everything about these videos : great in depth explanations, concise scripts and nice voice and flow, and for once we get waaayyy more than just the clickbaity title You channel is awesome, keep it up, you're the next LTT in the making
This is hilarious! I put the MC-4 four light kit and a pair of Nova 300s with the soft boxes in my cart a few days ago. Waiting for them to come back in stock so I can order.
At the rate Aputure is evolving, I'm betting we'll see something from them that'll take on the ARRI HMI's within a few years. Can't wait for that to happen!
Aputure are amazing and what they are producing is stellar. The big thing about them is even the higher price fixtures help the smaller budget fixtures in the end as they revise and bring the knowledge into the updates either software, utility add-on (Sidus link) or hardware revisions. There staff actually care about the user and super helpful.
I'm a big fan of Aputure and I really love their products. They're a well established brand and I don't mind paying a bit extra over other brands like Bronic / nanguang. It's also nice to see that they're not just making low cost products like the old H160 / H198 lights, but also moving to more high end pro lights that could compete with Arri, Litepanels & even Mole Richardson for half the price
I once got an light that broke due to weakness in the design. They did not only send me a new unit, but also they impoved the design. I have great trust in aputure, and think they have greate value products.
Thanks for this vid! The Aputure F7 is an absolute beast. I have 3 of them. I wish they had a mini soft box for them. I'm hoping I can find work in the next year to add 2-3 of these Novas to the gear list. An absolute must-have for run & gunners.
i'm a relatively new user of aputure and am enjoying its quality and ease of use. One thing aputure is leaving on the table now that they're making color correctable lights is a product similar in quality to Sekonic C-800 or the 854. I think that would complete the took kit.
Fantastic to see Aputure aiming towards higher budget grounds as after investing in story and talent, better light should always come before investing in better cameras.
Okay, anyone who has ever handled expensive lights knows how incredible this light is for the money. I'm blown away an hopefully I can get one of these to go with my 300D at some point.
All the formula all the mumbo-jumbo stuff that novice wouldn't understand and Gerald still manage to explain it in a way a noob like me still understand.
I'm looking at the purchase page of the P300c right now. I think Aputure should continue to innovate in lighting however they choose. I will always look to Aputure for lighting choices.
Any company has to have growth if they want to survive. Aputure is a prime example of this. Aputure is a company that is ever growing. And as a company grows, it has to move in to several different markets from budget to high end. So I'm okay with the more expensive lights. I just know that it will be cheaper for me to rent these lights for my bigger jobs rather then to buy them. I think smaller indie filmmakers forget the rental option sometimes.
To be honest I love what Aputure has done here. Anything under 2000 for me is a steal. Especially when your getting all the capability that you get. I would still consider this a value light...Most lights it is going up against are 3500+. I use the crap out of my 300x and 600d lights. Love them, looking to buy more. I have Gemini 2x1 soft panels now but I will probably pick these up instead to finish out what I need to light my backgrounds and green screens. Way more value for your dollar.
Thx for grt review. Will still look forward to an in depth analysis of this light..esp on color accuracy, and it it's a match for 300D etc in that regard. I could be wrong but I felt some other reviews were a little 'kind' on this aspect when they did spectrometer tests (..but maybe not).
Very nice and detailed non-review. This light looks like a wonderful addition to anyone’s lighting package however I don’t think I would ever buy it immediately. I’m very skeptical about the quality of Aputure’s customer service. I purchased two 120 D’s and so far both power supplies have failed. Currently one light is sitting in the corner with no functioning power supply. The process of getting a repaired or replaced unit has been so exhausting that I finally gave up. For one of my lights I was able to simply drive to their warehouse distribution center where I was handed a new power supply in exchange for the old one. Unfortunately I was unable to reach that point with the second power supply because they simply stopped responding to my emails in China.
Your videos are always throughout, easy to follow and entertaining. Thanks! Also "I only wake up when the sun is measured 10000 lux at 151.65 million km away"
I considered this light and had the budget for it but decided to try the nanlite mixpanel 60 because it was pretty powerful, had a lot of the same features of P300c, and very important for run and gun it runs off one 14.8 Vmount. So far the nanlite is pretty awesome. Like Gerald I wanted one controller to rule them all - I actually emailed nanlite about it and they replied saying "Yes, one is in the very early stages of development. Too soon for an expected release date." so at least they're on it. Good stuff G
December 2020 Quote from Wall Street News: "The cable management quote towards the end of Gerald's video is really what started the beginning of the end for Aputure, and ultimately leading to their recent bankruptcy filing"
I think perspective is super necessary when talking about Aputure as a brand. Yes, they have been the budget option for a while, but I don’t think this light goes against that. I’ll be honest, when I first saw them announce this light I was one of those who scoffed at the price tag. But after seeing this “not a review” and what the actual competition is- the arri skypanel- it makes a lot more sense. I might have to consider one down the road
I think Aputure does their best to offer (more) budget friendly options for what's common on set. Their COB lights are powerful alternatives to fixtures that burn your fingerprints off and pop breakers, and they won't break the back of a small crew setting up in whatever location they can get, plus they have attachments to replicate common modifiers. Now that Sky Panels are common even on student films, this is a way to get some of the same look and features on a lighter budget. It helps to remember that selling one kidney is a steal when the alternative costs both, and you can still get by on options that don't cost either.
I shoot low budget indie narrative, and while the 300Dmk2s are my workhorse lights, I frequently use the 120D, and especially the little F7 on almost every shoot. I can't wait to get a 600D and a P300C to complete my kit, which along with a few Quasar tubes and a couple of Falconeyes bicolor and RGB mats I already have, will truly feel complete.
Aperture makes lights for all sort of applications so they make affordable and high end expensive ones but they're still true to their commitment to provide tools for everybody.
Having a hard time deciding between getting the Aputure Nova or saving a little money and getting a Godox VL 300w and GVM 150s. Im runing a Sony a7sii and currently own godox SL200 and older smaller falcon eyes flexlight along with 2 small pocket rgbs but am looking to expand my lighting as I still find myself not having enough light for certain situations. Its either these lights or a pocket 4k. Can't decide.
You're so right; competition is good. Aputure is constantly making the lighting market better. Better is usually more expensive. That's the way it goes.
I love Aperture and their products, I just can't afford the lights. I think that Aperture should take a mixed approach where they produce high end lights, like the 120d (if you consider that high end) the 300d, and this new light, but also make budget alternatives similar to the godox lights. I think that if they did that though they would have to put some kind of special twist or offer to those lights at that price point so that people don't just go with another brand. What do you think?
In the bigger scheme of professional lighting fixtures Aputure are still very much a value brand - it's amazing to me that they are taking on the likes of Arri and have produced a more affordable version of the S30 Skypanel - this Nova light is now on my shopping list!
Great video Gerald, from reading the comments you definitely have some interesting followers 😆👍👍 "I'm Gerald Undone, and I've seen the light" sorry I just had to do it, my bad! 😔
Hey Gerald. Great video. I know this would be kind of an odd request seeing as you're moving to all Sony cams now, but I'd love to hear a critical review of the GH5 & gh5S from you in 2020 comparing it to whats available on the market now (R5, R6, A7SIII, BMPCC4k) and the value proposition for indie/budget filmmakers.
03:57 *_Grow Light_* ... that's quite the easter egg feature. 😜 seriously though, great video. *$1,700* is a bit steep for most non-pro content creators.
I highly recommend the "Meet the Gaffer" channel - Luke Seerveld is a working gaffer whose recent videos on the P300c show him using one where he would usually use an Arri Skypanel and he gives his very experienced sense of the product. This is definitely "expensive" by Aputure standards, but it's a reliable Ford/Toyota versus Arri's Mercedes, but not a Yugo/Chinese-car-brand-knockoff-model. Much like the sound of one hand clapping, if lighting is done properly, how would we know if zebras are on?
Having used first and second gen Aputure products, it’s very evident they are listening to customers and bringing smart updates and continued bang for buck. Same with their microphones spin-off Deity.
I’d appreciate more videos like this with your opinion on stuff. Think it’ll provide a good mix between your super technical videos as well as give your brain a bit of a break. 😎
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They are expanding, and well done to them for upping not only their game, but forcing others to up theirs. We have all benefited from Aputure and they deserve major kudos.
Honestly, very happy to see the direction Aperture is going with their lighting. There is only so much development and innovation that can be made in the $700 market segment due to price constraints. It's just not possible to build something like a P300c for that cost, but to make a light as capable as a Skypanel for 1/3 of the price, that is a huge accomplishment and should be looked at in that way.
" I'm Gerald Undone and Every Second in the EOS R5 , 1 Minute passes "
LOL, funny troll
Explains the overheating, it's been running for hours when I think it's just been minutes
Start with : " I am Gerald Undone and the auto captions call me Jael Done Done"
😂
Haha quaility
So I use the arri sky panel on lots of my products there are so many times where I want to get creative and strap the light to a tree but I can't because if I drop a 10k light I'll die. I think the price is great and its another tool that gives me freedom and convenience to create at a very low cost.
I suspect that Aputure went "higher end" on this to make it solid enough for rental houses to stock it. While I'm more careful with rental equipment than I am with my own stuff, I too would be less "precious" about the risk of covering a unit that's 1/4 the price of a S60. (Not just damage, but getting it stolen, etc.) And in my market I see that a S60 rents for about $130/day, so a P300c would be something like $40/day ($120/wk?), which would also make me much more likely to rent one for a shoot.
"I'm Gerald Undone, and I'm pretty fly, for a camera guy".
LMAO
I'm very glad to see you take it down a notch. I know how difficult it is to be so detailed in all your videos and I would hate to see you burn out. Frankly I'm very impressed with your ability to speak so detailed and clear. You are one in a million. This video was informative and entertaining. Banana 🍌
Man, you’re not out of touch with your audience and Aputure lights aren’t a status symbol. It’s gear to do work. You’re showing us the good stuff and I appreciate it!
Love the product development at Aputure. The Nova is the light I've been looking forward to the most. It's the light I'll likely invest in next. Glad to see them bringing value to these expanded light categories. Software updates are also only going to make it more versatile down the line. Now to find $1800 😂
I appreciate Aputure offering a wide range of products for all budgets and shooting styles. The Arri Skypanels are very popular for good reason but very expensive and out of reach for a lot of creators. This Nova P300C looks like a solid choice.
“Im Gerald Undone, and the day is about to get done”
Aputure is the Blackmagic of lighting. That's pretty awesome.
I remember when Aputure has a small booth at the back of the South Hall at NAB and I loved their lights then. I bought an H528C and am still using it (in fact just yesterday). While they have slowly been building outside of *my* budget they have almost become the defacto light at a good price. I will be looking into Godox lights just for the price but my business doesn't require the most accurate lights so I don't have to ensure I have the best CRI available. *IF* I even moved into the indie cinematography arena and needed a more dependable light I would go with Aputure hands down. The people were great back in their small booth days have only gotten better while making better products. A great company to support.
Your logic is so trustworthy and your ability to convey your findings are why I always check with you first before watching other takes on a review. Bravo.
Literally the best channel when it comes to gear. Thanks for all your hard work.
I love your approach, Gerald! You're so considerate of your audience and have the most detailed breakdowns of the gear. Still such an amazing resource for everyone of any knowledge base.
A lite overview works with my attention deficit... and a lite tone with some cracks - cracks me up - so thanks for all that Gerald.
You're like to tech youtube what Eminem was to Rap. Changing the game, and everyone respects you, and spitting fire at like a million word per minute.
Bah! You're too kind, Tommy. Thank you!
Perfect analogy.
"I watch at 2x for more information density"
I am getting turned into a paste because it's so dense
I think it's a cultural momentum as a whole. People have been fed emotional sef-help stuff for a long time, and practical informative help is a niche unfilled. Gerald is rocking it!
This is facts! Your videos never waste my time.
Now, on to a real comment. I am in the middle of buying a new set-up, and new to the film side as well. I initially selected 3 Aputure LS300X lights because they seems the best value for what you spent. I am now stopping one of those lights and adding the Nova P300c because as an add-on to the other lights, I feel that this can cover almost every shoot I plan on usually doing. The mark of a good company is not only providing quality and value...but in making products that you need. Aputure has done that.
"I'm Gerald Undone, and I impress people at Dairy Queen."
Haha he just said your quote at the end
I know this is not the point... you're talking about an exceptional lighting instrument and I'm watching the production value. Just want to say many thanks from a 30+ year video veteran for not peppering your video with jump cuts. It was a pleasure to watch cutaway shots. Cutaway shots!! Well produced, well demonstrated, nice tight voice recording... overall an exceptional example of what a demo video can be with not a ton of effort. Well done. And the light looks amazing. I am in the market for a smaller and more portable solution right now but the this light would serve my studio type setup nicely.
@Gerald Undone, thanks for using my intro. That was pretty fun for me. And of course, thank you for the great content. The light looks pretty amazing, though the stuff from Godox is probably a little more in my price range.
I like the Aputure products, their company, and their mindset overall. I had a 300D, upgraded to the MkII and am looking forward to purchasing a 3 light kit of the 60Ds (are you listening Aputure?) and a 600D. I am a photojournalist who also makes one-man-band run-n-gun documentaries. The portable, bright battery-powered D series lights work extremely well for me. The Bowens mount is a plus for me as I already had domes and softboxes made by Phottix, which work great with the Aputure lighting system. Lately I have been bouncing my 300DII off a Westcott 7’ umbrella draped with an 8x8 scrimjim diffuser. Makes for something akin to an extremely portable 7’ octagon softbox. Produces a wonderful soft light that embraces almost everything it touches. Enjoy your reviews - keep up the good work! Thanks...
I love how the raised volume of the voice while raising the intensity of the light.
I could listen to the Undone speak all day everyday! This light looks nuts, an indie's filmmaker dream come true... Jesus, I wish I won the lottery 😭...
If this guy is not using a teleprompter, he is an absolute BEAST! As a rule, I try to avoid videos over the 10 min. mark, but for some reason I always watch all of his lol!
Very similar to what happened with OnePlus phones. From flagship killers to flagship makers themselves, being forced to launch a medium range alternative with the Nord.
But l don't see Aputure release a value line of products as it wouldn't be worth the extra R&D and saturation of the market
Damn Gerald, I felt it in my bones when you mentioned those squeaks when taking it out of the box. Hate those too! 😖😉
Great overview / non-review 😉 of this light Undone- nice to have a subjective video from ya every now and then!
I agree that if Aputure never started with selling the small 'value' lights and if they had started with the larger lights, they probably would not have the large fan base they do now. Started small and adding value along the way. Great business plan!
I would 100% agree and I love what aperture is doing because they are also making a lot more cheaper alternatives like you said for these other companies. Competition is amazing and aperture is super quality!
I have many Aputure lights now. Some I bought used too. They're built well enough to not break with standard use. They just keep making lights I want so I guess I'll keep buying them.
These lights are perfect for the company I used to work for in Florida. We did mainly mid-budget commercials. Sure, there were a couple that we rented some big guns, but for the most part, we used Apeture and Godox lights. $1700 seems like a lot for a vlogger, but a working professional can pay it off in one gig.
By the way I really appreciate that you do table of contents so I know what topics are covered and I can jump to what i am most interested in.
I love when you're this happy about a product, the enthusiasm comes through 100%. And I wouldn't worry about being too "advertisey..." I think we all know gear can inspire creative work, so it's okay to be appreciative when a brand makes something right.
I support everything Aputure is doing. They have established themselves as a highly reliable brand. Anyone using their products knows the quality you get out of their fixtures. Great video Gerald 👍🏼
Just got my P300c from B&H the one thing no one talk about is the travel case it so good. Seriously the travel case deserves a review of it own!
That was a great final minute wrap up. Well done Gerald. Consider me persuaded on the brand.
Intro: I'm Gerald Undone, and i prefer the metric system.
ohhh spicy
It's a giant MC, and that's exactly what makes it so goddamn good. And it has rgbww leds, which makes it even more amazing
Aputure finally has these back on sale as of today 12/24/20 on their site, everywhere else still has them backordered. Just picked one up, get them while you can everybody!!
I love everything about these videos : great in depth explanations, concise scripts and nice voice and flow, and for once we get waaayyy more than just the clickbaity title
You channel is awesome, keep it up, you're the next LTT in the making
Enjoyed this video, a day off from your normal undone vids is fine with me they are always great and informative 👊🏻😎
This is hilarious! I put the MC-4 four light kit and a pair of Nova 300s with the soft boxes in my cart a few days ago. Waiting for them to come back in stock so I can order.
At the rate Aputure is evolving, I'm betting we'll see something from them that'll take on the ARRI HMI's within a few years. Can't wait for that to happen!
Aputure are amazing and what they are producing is stellar. The big thing about them is even the higher price fixtures help the smaller budget fixtures in the end as they revise and bring the knowledge into the updates either software, utility add-on (Sidus link) or hardware revisions. There staff actually care about the user and super helpful.
I'm a big fan of Aputure and I really love their products. They're a well established brand and I don't mind paying a bit extra over other brands like Bronic / nanguang. It's also nice to see that they're not just making low cost products like the old H160 / H198 lights, but also moving to more high end pro lights that could compete with Arri, Litepanels & even Mole Richardson for half the price
I once got an light that broke due to weakness in the design. They did not only send me a new unit, but also they impoved the design. I have great trust in aputure, and think they have greate value products.
Thanks for this vid! The Aputure F7 is an absolute beast. I have 3 of them. I wish they had a mini soft box for them. I'm hoping I can find work in the next year to add 2-3 of these Novas to the gear list. An absolute must-have for run & gunners.
i'm a relatively new user of aputure and am enjoying its quality and ease of use.
One thing aputure is leaving on the table now that they're making color correctable lights is a product similar in quality to Sekonic C-800 or the 854. I think that would complete the took kit.
Fantastic to see Aputure aiming towards higher budget grounds as after investing in story and talent, better light should always come before investing in better cameras.
thanks for this Gerald! This light and the Cineo HS2 are my new faves!
Okay, anyone who has ever handled expensive lights knows how incredible this light is for the money. I'm blown away an hopefully I can get one of these to go with my 300D at some point.
All the formula all the mumbo-jumbo stuff that novice wouldn't understand and Gerald still manage to explain it in a way a noob like me still understand.
I'm looking at the purchase page of the P300c right now. I think Aputure should continue to innovate in lighting however they choose. I will always look to Aputure for lighting choices.
Any company has to have growth if they want to survive. Aputure is a prime example of this. Aputure is a company that is ever growing. And as a company grows, it has to move in to several different markets from budget to high end. So I'm okay with the more expensive lights. I just know that it will be cheaper for me to rent these lights for my bigger jobs rather then to buy them. I think smaller indie filmmakers forget the rental option sometimes.
To be honest I love what Aputure has done here. Anything under 2000 for me is a steal. Especially when your getting all the capability that you get. I would still consider this a value light...Most lights it is going up against are 3500+. I use the crap out of my 300x and 600d lights. Love them, looking to buy more. I have Gemini 2x1 soft panels now but I will probably pick these up instead to finish out what I need to light my backgrounds and green screens. Way more value for your dollar.
Thx for grt review. Will still look forward to an in depth analysis of this light..esp on color accuracy, and it it's a match for 300D etc in that regard. I could be wrong but I felt some other reviews were a little 'kind' on this aspect when they did spectrometer tests (..but maybe not).
Very nice and detailed non-review. This light looks like a wonderful addition to anyone’s lighting package however I don’t think I would ever buy it immediately. I’m very skeptical about the quality of Aputure’s customer service. I purchased two 120 D’s and so far both power supplies have failed. Currently one light is sitting in the corner with no functioning power supply. The process of getting a repaired or replaced unit has been so exhausting that I finally gave up. For one of my lights I was able to simply drive to their warehouse distribution center where I was handed a new power supply in exchange for the old one. Unfortunately I was unable to reach that point with the second power supply because they simply stopped responding to my emails in China.
The squeak is a deal breaker.
hahahahahaha
I have 4 MCs. Before they released the kit though. When I have money, I plan to get the Nova and the 4 MC kit.
Your intros are so good! Why have I not subscribed yet?? 😂
🙌❤Yooo this guy's stuff is just on another level man! Greattt perspective and explanation of what Aputure is doing Geralddddd!🙌🔥🤸♀️❤
Your videos are always throughout, easy to follow and entertaining. Thanks!
Also "I only wake up when the sun is measured 10000 lux at 151.65 million km away"
I considered this light and had the budget for it but decided to try the nanlite mixpanel 60 because it was pretty powerful, had a lot of the same features of P300c, and very important for run and gun it runs off one 14.8 Vmount. So far the nanlite is pretty awesome. Like Gerald I wanted one controller to rule them all - I actually emailed nanlite about it and they replied saying "Yes, one is in the very early stages of development. Too soon for an expected release date." so at least they're on it. Good stuff G
I’d rather have 3 of these for the price of one s30
100% right
December 2020 Quote from Wall Street News:
"The cable management quote towards the end of Gerald's video is really what started the beginning of the end for Aputure, and ultimately leading to their recent bankruptcy filing"
I think perspective is super necessary when talking about Aputure as a brand. Yes, they have been the budget option for a while, but I don’t think this light goes against that. I’ll be honest, when I first saw them announce this light I was one of those who scoffed at the price tag. But after seeing this “not a review” and what the actual competition is- the arri skypanel- it makes a lot more sense. I might have to consider one down the road
I think Aputure does their best to offer (more) budget friendly options for what's common on set. Their COB lights are powerful alternatives to fixtures that burn your fingerprints off and pop breakers, and they won't break the back of a small crew setting up in whatever location they can get, plus they have attachments to replicate common modifiers. Now that Sky Panels are common even on student films, this is a way to get some of the same look and features on a lighter budget. It helps to remember that selling one kidney is a steal when the alternative costs both, and you can still get by on options that don't cost either.
I'm very curious to hear your thoughts on Falconeyes F7 vs Aputure MC
I think F7 is the best
First time I’ve been notified right away :) keep up the great work
Just bought 3 for my cyc studio! no more paper drops for this guy!
I totally agree with you mr. It's a serious brand and there are filmmakers of all sizes on budget and Aputure back them.
Personally I’ve found Aperture lights to be the most enjoyable to use while also being insanely reliable. I’m sure the Nova is just as de-light-ful 💡
I shoot low budget indie narrative, and while the 300Dmk2s are my workhorse lights, I frequently use the 120D, and especially the little F7 on almost every shoot. I can't wait to get a 600D and a P300C to complete my kit, which along with a few Quasar tubes and a couple of Falconeyes bicolor and RGB mats I already have, will truly feel complete.
Definitely on my priority list of next purchases! Thanks Gerald!
Aperture makes lights for all sort of applications so they make affordable and high end expensive ones but they're still true to their commitment to provide tools for everybody.
Having a hard time deciding between getting the Aputure Nova or saving a little money and getting a Godox VL 300w and GVM 150s. Im runing a Sony a7sii and currently own godox SL200 and older smaller falcon eyes flexlight along with 2 small pocket rgbs but am looking to expand my lighting as I still find myself not having enough light for certain situations. Its either these lights or a pocket 4k. Can't decide.
Two of my favourite things referenced right at the end, dairy Queen and Tarantino movies 🥰🥰🥰
You're so right; competition is good. Aputure is constantly making the lighting market better. Better is usually more expensive. That's the way it goes.
I'd like to see you check the lights offered by Luxli. Cello, Viola, Timpani
By the way Gerald the manual breathing really got me
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thanks for your engaged review. I would be curious to know your opinion about the Lupo lighting products.
I love Aperture and their products, I just can't afford the lights. I think that Aperture should take a mixed approach where they produce high end lights, like the 120d (if you consider that high end) the 300d, and this new light, but also make budget alternatives similar to the godox lights. I think that if they did that though they would have to put some kind of special twist or offer to those lights at that price point so that people don't just go with another brand. What do you think?
In the bigger scheme of professional lighting fixtures Aputure are still very much a value brand - it's amazing to me that they are taking on the likes of Arri and have produced a more affordable version of the S30 Skypanel - this Nova light is now on my shopping list!
How many lights does i need to structure a film studio? If we want to have a key light for the characters, a back light to change the color etc...
I'm Gerald undone, when i don't get undone i get fun done, son.
On Point, nice work like always man.
I was almost sold until those last points right at the end
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Great video Gerald, from reading the comments you definitely have some interesting followers 😆👍👍 "I'm Gerald Undone, and I've seen the light" sorry I just had to do it, my bad! 😔
Rad piece of tech. Thanks for another stellar review.
I wish I could get it but I'm struggling just to save for an a7s III.
Call more clients
@@itsjantore This is a hobby of mine.
Rentals will probably be an option.
@@bullettin I'll just save and buy what I want to play with... even if it takes awhile. Rentals is a rip off unless you only need it once.
@@NirnBootMod It's also a good way to try something out before buying it.
Hey Gerald. Great video. I know this would be kind of an odd request seeing as you're moving to all Sony cams now, but I'd love to hear a critical review of the GH5 & gh5S from you in 2020 comparing it to whats available on the market now (R5, R6, A7SIII, BMPCC4k) and the value proposition for indie/budget filmmakers.
03:57 *_Grow Light_* ... that's quite the easter egg feature. 😜
seriously though, great video. *$1,700* is a bit steep for most non-pro content creators.
I highly recommend the "Meet the Gaffer" channel - Luke Seerveld is a working gaffer whose recent videos on the P300c show him using one where he would usually use an Arri Skypanel and he gives his very experienced sense of the product. This is definitely "expensive" by Aputure standards, but it's a reliable Ford/Toyota versus Arri's Mercedes, but not a Yugo/Chinese-car-brand-knockoff-model.
Much like the sound of one hand clapping, if lighting is done properly, how would we know if zebras are on?
Having used first and second gen Aputure products, it’s very evident they are listening to customers and bringing smart updates and continued bang for buck. Same with their microphones spin-off Deity.
“Regular and Family Size” I literally died 😂😂 Great video Gerald!
Hi I'm Gerald Undone and I run on active cooling so I don't overheat 🔥
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I’d appreciate more videos like this with your opinion on stuff. Think it’ll provide a good mix between your super technical videos as well as give your brain a bit of a break. 😎
What light do you use to light the backdrop and what light do you use as a hair/edge light?