Hey Gerald! Lovely video as always, super chill to watch. Lil' update: 200D seems to have a new, much quieter fan and is pretty much inaudible even with the default fan profile. They also reinforced the bit that was sensitive to overtightening/cracking. Super happy with them!
This is true, now its much quiter, and now after one year after the video I bought 2 of them. New ventilator, new software made it more quiet, look that you dont get a older one (produced) at ebay...
@@kylelimeback The Godox are a bit more expensive but you get a more solid build, remote control and battery power. If you need location shooting these Amaran are a no-go, however for a home studio or just to set them and forget them, they're a great value.
@@nachojr99 That's what I'm gathering. Looks like you get better build quality out of the newer Godox models by comparison. I'd be curious to see how they stack up from a technical perspective. Location shooting isn't a big deal for me, but for a similar price, I feel like these wouldn't be too much of an upgrade from a Godox SL-60 where the newer Godox would in every way.
I just love how you incorporated the outtakes. That just gives a lot of motivation to small content creators like me to go out there and make more and more content, make mistakes, repeat, learn, and so on. Making mistakes is a part of the process and it shouldn't really make us panic!
Happy New Year Gerald! always love your stuff. I still vigorously proclaim that you should have a much higher sub count, your quality and thoroughness is amazing keep it up!
Cheers Gerald! I appreciate your continued efforts towards this platform and I’ve enjoyed watching your content over the past few years. Despite the unfortunate previous year I look forward to enjoying the content you and your follow creators put out in the world 😊
@@itsanguyennguyen7646 Yep. I already have the Godox, and was considering another, but the 100D looks like a no-brainer (ideal for me!!). Will be adding one of these when they appear in France...
Your out-take rejects at the end of the video is hilarious! And I thought I had a hard time with certain paragraphs that include saying various make and model names of various products. I sometimes do 20 different re-takes for the same paragraph before I get it right. That's while using a teleprompter too, haha!
Yes, I also noticed the very, very different lux numbers for the 100d in particular. Over at DSLR Video Shooters the 100d beats the 120dii in terms of lux, here it is (clearly) the other way around. Wondering what is going on there...
"If you didn't find this review helpful, try setting your playback speed to 75%" haha totally worth sticking to the end. Thanks for all your continued hard work Gerald. Great stuff.
I preordered the 200X as a secondary light to my 300X. Sticking with bicolor for more versatility. Slight power reduction worth it for options I think.
Thanks for the review! One day when you have time, try to check if the bulb of the Aputure lights sits exactly in the focal point of the parabolic modifier (it doesn't) and then discuss why you would use a reflector purposed for collimating light, when it doesn't collimate, and why you would be using a collimating reflector together with a layer of diffusion, ment for scattering the light.
I hope you had a great holiday season Gerald! Just wanted to quickly say thanks for all the hard work you put into making informative and entertaining content. I hope you have a great 2021.
Says the light is not mean to carry as it doesn't have a carrying bag... shows the box on the table with a handle! LOL! Thank you Gerald for the review! ;)
Thanks for another excellent review. Was about to finilise my checkout on 4 x 100d but wasnt 100% convinced and thought I'd just check if you had anything on them. Your concise and detailed info is always very helpful in decoding complex tech choices. Thanks again.
It's a really, really, REALLY good time to get into cinematography. Things like these lights and Sirui's amazing budget anamorphic lenses represent true technical disruption, which is good for all of us. The cost bar for entry has been lowered TREMENDOUSLY!
If Aputure really has cheaped out on the fan for the 200w models, it will be interesting to see if there is a Noctua fan that will fit the space and airflow needs. It might also be possible to bypass the fan controller and just run the fan continuously (might require soldering, though.)
Review embargo got lifted just now, interesting if there is a reason it wasn't a scheduled upload, or why there is a small difference within the reviews.
Can not wait to get to preorder the lightdome SE, i want to leave it up permanently on the wall paired with my amaran 200d then my SL300 and lightdome 2 on a Cstand. Thanks for the video !
There's no problem with the umbrella, you're just using it way to closer to the lamp. Umbrellas are intended to be used with some distance (as any other modifier) and having the possibility of using them with this light is a win win situation. You should try to use them in a video, they're cheap and good, perfect for a light like this
You could always buy a cheap umbrella (less than $10) , and saw a bit off the end of the mounting rod, to allow the fixture to be closer to the light. This would remove the issue with the power connector, at the pretty minimal expanse of having to "customise" one umbrella for the light. Job done.
Aputure is killing it with these releases! Just read the new 60d has higher lux than the 120d, which costs double. Wonder what were going to see next week!
Great review thanks Gerald. Such a good budget option in comparison to the others. I've a 120d II and this seems like a great option for my home studio for sure. Happy NY!
I’m very happy to see that Aputure has finally made a more affordable light for RUclipsrs (probably the target market). I’m definitely going to pick up one of these for an addition light in my studio. Do they seem to have the ability to hold larger/heavier soft boxes?
Excellent review & overview, very helpful! But Aputure, you’re killing me!!! These would have been an instant purchase if provided with a battery power option!!! Weddings never have power outlets where I need them...
Found this a little late in the year but good review. I needed an inexpensive solution for doc interviews. The plastic is a bit concerning but so far it is holding up. I pair this with a 60x and the results are pretty damn good for the price.
did you go with the 100d or 100x? I'm debating between needing bicolor lighting or not and am thinking of having it as a key light paired with a 60d/x also.
man those bloopers were so much fun! Thanks for the review... adding a gel to the 200d (something like an orange gel just to make the light warm) Vs. 3200k setting on the 200x? which one would you recommend?
I've been using Elgato Key Lights and they've worked really well for my use case -If I had the space or didn't have those, I'd be picking up some of these.
For me a pair of 200x lights (and modifiers) would be a great affordable supplement to my existing lighting kit. Effects would rarely be used so only being able to access these through an app is no problem.
Thanks, Gerald. I am in a really small space. Green screen 3 feet behind me, Light is four feet away from me. Safe to say that the 100d is plenty? I am exactly the target market for these lights, I think. Current light is in 10% increments. Been complaining about how much I would like a 1% increment and working out whose kidney I can sell to get a 120d. Along comes a light I can afford :D
Has anyone been able to actually buy one of these? I've had an one on backorder since February. B&H said they'll get it from Amaran April 21st but no dice. Starting to think these lights don't really exist.
Hey Gerald! Lovely video as always, super chill to watch.
Lil' update: 200D seems to have a new, much quieter fan and is pretty much inaudible even with the default fan profile. They also reinforced the bit that was sensitive to overtightening/cracking. Super happy with them!
This is true, now its much quiter, and now after one year after the video I bought 2 of them. New ventilator, new software made it more quiet, look that you dont get a older one (produced) at ebay...
He says he's crazy, but he seems to be the most rational person on RUclips!
I'd like to see these compared to the newer Godox lights.
thats what i was thinking! the godux vl150 vs the new amaran lights
@@kylelimeback The Godox are a bit more expensive but you get a more solid build, remote control and battery power. If you need location shooting these Amaran are a no-go, however for a home studio or just to set them and forget them, they're a great value.
@@nachojr99 That's what I'm gathering. Looks like you get better build quality out of the newer Godox models by comparison. I'd be curious to see how they stack up from a technical perspective. Location shooting isn't a big deal for me, but for a similar price, I feel like these wouldn't be too much of an upgrade from a Godox SL-60 where the newer Godox would in every way.
@2WheelsGood I'll admit, the app looks pretty nice.
@2WheelsGood Personally, I prefer the old fashioned remote control that Godox provides in the box. I don't want to rely on an app on my phone.
"I'm Gerald Undone... Does that make me crazy?" (sung to the tune of Gnarles Barkle's Crazy)
I literally only came for the intro, already know abut the lights and his dope videos
Nice to see a set of more affordable lights!
Wow, never expected you to be here Nigel 🙌🏼😀
@@cube_view Nigel from The Wild Thornberrys ?
Gerald is my new favorite geartuber. I must say that demonstrating gear in the sponsor break is genius!
I just love how you incorporated the outtakes. That just gives a lot of motivation to small content creators like me to go out there and make more and more content, make mistakes, repeat, learn, and so on. Making mistakes is a part of the process and it shouldn't really make us panic!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who talks to themselves while filming these !
Finally a light that I feel comfortable buying from a well known brand. I’ve been looking for such light for a long time
The way you force us to listen about your sponsor is so clever that I can't even get mad
It's the best advert I've ever seen. Genius
As a novice about to buy their first real studio light this was super helpful, thanks!
Couple of 200d lights sounds like a winning solution for fixed studio lights. Tempting. Was considering another 120dMkII.
Now the new year is complete!!!! Welcome back Gerald.....
I've been looking for some charts comparing how much LUX you get for your bucks!
Thanks Gerald. This was lit.
I’m pleased to see this more affordable range from them, glad I pre-ordered now.
Happy New Year Gerald! always love your stuff. I still vigorously proclaim that you should have a much higher sub count, your quality and thoroughness is amazing keep it up!
Those bloopers, love them. That looks my everyday. Oh yeah, I like that 100D, sweet little thing.
Welcome back! I was wondering what was missing in my life.
Cheers Gerald! I appreciate your continued efforts towards this platform and I’ve enjoyed watching your content over the past few years. Despite the unfortunate previous year I look forward to enjoying the content you and your follow creators put out in the world 😊
Ka-ching! A must have for me, finally! The 100d is exactly what I need instead of buying a Godox light.
Exactly our situation, was just about to order the Godox 60w and ended up pre-ordering the 100d.
@@itsanguyennguyen7646 Yep. I already have the Godox, and was considering another, but the 100D looks like a no-brainer (ideal for me!!). Will be adding one of these when they appear in France...
Your out-take rejects at the end of the video is hilarious! And I thought I had a hard time with certain paragraphs that include saying various make and model names of various products. I sometimes do 20 different re-takes for the same paragraph before I get it right. That's while using a teleprompter too, haha!
"I'm Gerald Undone and this isn't even my final form."
Super sayan!
Lets go!
Haha, just finished watching your video and noticed Gerald posted one too!
@@CRANEREVIEWS lol me too, but it’s strange that they had different light lux readings. Way different
4:50 lcd screen seems ok in this test and not in DSLR
Yes, I also noticed the very, very different lux numbers for the 100d in particular. Over at DSLR Video Shooters the 100d beats the 120dii in terms of lux, here it is (clearly) the other way around. Wondering what is going on there...
@@davidacoder yeah, I'd like more information as well. Was it a measurement error from one of the creators. Looks like they both have light meters.
"If you didn't find this review helpful, try setting your playback speed to 75%" haha totally worth sticking to the end. Thanks for all your continued hard work Gerald. Great stuff.
I preordered the 200X as a secondary light to my 300X. Sticking with bicolor for more versatility. Slight power reduction worth it for options I think.
I ordered a 100d. Can't wait for it to arrive
Having just filmed a video this evening I related 100% to those bloopers 🤣
Thanks for the review! One day when you have time, try to check if the bulb of the Aputure lights sits exactly in the focal point of the parabolic modifier (it doesn't) and then discuss why you would use a reflector purposed for collimating light, when it doesn't collimate, and why you would be using a collimating reflector together with a layer of diffusion, ment for scattering the light.
going to be buying the 100D :) absolutely love your videos !
I hope you had a great holiday season Gerald! Just wanted to quickly say thanks for all the hard work you put into making informative and entertaining content. I hope you have a great 2021.
Thanks, Tyler. Appreciate this.
I liked that (output/$ Lux) idea! Good stuff!
I was wating for this by the minute, literally!
Wonder how trivial it would be for Aputure to swap out that 3-pin XLR power end with a low-profile one to solve the umbrella rod issue... 🤔
7:04 It doesn't look like an issue to me. They are very close but it looks fine, I don't see any pushing/forcing. 🤷♂️
Gerald, you're right! 75% speed made this so much more entertaining :) Great job on the review!
Says the light is not mean to carry as it doesn't have a carrying bag... shows the box on the table with a handle! LOL!
Thank you Gerald for the review! ;)
Thanks for another excellent review. Was about to finilise my checkout on 4 x 100d but wasnt 100% convinced and thought I'd just check if you had anything on them. Your concise and detailed info is always very helpful in decoding complex tech choices. Thanks again.
It's a really, really, REALLY good time to get into cinematography. Things like these lights and Sirui's amazing budget anamorphic lenses represent true technical disruption, which is good for all of us.
The cost bar for entry has been lowered TREMENDOUSLY!
Dude the Aputure 1DX 200D Mark II is my absolute favorite.
Awesome video as always. I'd love to see how these compare to the Godox VL150s though. That seems like it's the obvious competitor.
Happy New Year. Yeah... we’re like off to a great start.... at least we have you and your ‘Wonderland”!
Outtakes are so damn underrated 🤣👏🏻 Thank you sir, you sold me another light to pair with my godox VL200 👏🏻
If Aputure really has cheaped out on the fan for the 200w models, it will be interesting to see if there is a Noctua fan that will fit the space and airflow needs. It might also be possible to bypass the fan controller and just run the fan continuously (might require soldering, though.)
So no one is going to mention the dirty danglers @3:54?
It's strange seeing something on this channel close to my price range. I like it.
Great review, easy to digest without annoying gimmicks and crazy edits…sub’d.
It's funyy, Caleb put out his review on these lights withing 5 minutes of yours. :) 😁
Review embargo got lifted just now, interesting if there is a reason it wasn't a scheduled upload, or why there is a small difference within the reviews.
Fantastic overview as always. Nicely done!
Can not wait to get to preorder the lightdome SE, i want to leave it up permanently on the wall paired with my amaran 200d then my SL300 and lightdome 2 on a Cstand. Thanks for the video !
Love your channel. Straight to the point , honest review. Just subscribed
There's no problem with the umbrella, you're just using it way to closer to the lamp. Umbrellas are intended to be used with some distance (as any other modifier) and having the possibility of using them with this light is a win win situation. You should try to use them in a video, they're cheap and good, perfect for a light like this
You could always buy a cheap umbrella (less than $10) , and saw a bit off the end of the mounting rod, to allow the fixture to be closer to the light. This would remove the issue with the power connector, at the pretty minimal expanse of having to "customise" one umbrella for the light.
Job done.
Aputure is killing it with these releases! Just read the new 60d has higher lux than the 120d, which costs double. Wonder what were going to see next week!
Love your reviews. Happy New Year 🎊
Oh my god
Finally we are undone gear again
Welcome back gerlald
I really expected more from Aputure but I'm glad I bought Godox UL150 (Ultra silent duuuude)
75% is better for comprehension. But 50% (or as I like to call it "Undone Mode") is the MOST entertaining!
What about when compared to the Godox lights though?
Check the Video from DSLR Video Shooter (: He compares it to the sl60w
@@Memerle0815 SL60w is so last year. ML 60 is better. ;)
Nice little new lights from Aputure, will try them for sure !
Great review thanks Gerald. Such a good budget option in comparison to the others. I've a 120d II and this seems like a great option for my home studio for sure. Happy NY!
It’s arbitrary, but I wish the 100d was $100 and the 200d was $200. Just for how satisfying that would be.
Pfft, why not wish for it to be $1, free, or hell, let's have Aputure pay you $100 for using it ;) Губа не дура
As always, amazing review. Thanks Gerald!
I think these are fantastic for my home studio!
I’m very happy to see that Aputure has finally made a more affordable light for RUclipsrs (probably the target market). I’m definitely going to pick up one of these for an addition light in my studio.
Do they seem to have the ability to hold larger/heavier soft boxes?
Gerald, great video! How would you say the 100D compares to the Godox ML60?
It would be perfect if you could do a side by side of the 200x vs the relatively new godox la200bi. Keep up the good work.
Question: How would you say these compare to the Godox VL Series lights? For functionality and build they seem like a better compromise than these.
Excellent review & overview, very helpful!
But Aputure, you’re killing me!!! These would have been an instant purchase if provided with a battery power option!!! Weddings never have power outlets where I need them...
Thanks, exactly what I searched recently. The fameux 2 colors spot that cost not too much. !!!!
Found this a little late in the year but good review. I needed an inexpensive solution for doc interviews. The plastic is a bit concerning but so far it is holding up. I pair this with a 60x and the results are pretty damn good for the price.
did you go with the 100d or 100x? I'm debating between needing bicolor lighting or not and am thinking of having it as a key light paired with a 60d/x also.
@@TrangLe-sx5no 200x, it's light and works well in tight spaces. I use it for documentary filming.
Very timely advice! Don't have any studio lighting yet. Been using only natural light :D
Brilliant :) When they announced it, i wondered when you would be reviewing them :)
Amazing video as always Gerald, what if you have to choose between this lights or the godox vl150?
man those bloopers were so much fun! Thanks for the review... adding a gel to the 200d (something like an orange gel just to make the light warm) Vs. 3200k setting on the 200x? which one would you recommend?
Omg, thank you for the table and reading it out loud. 🙏
Thank you for the great review! Looks like a great value!
I've been using Elgato Key Lights and they've worked really well for my use case -If I had the space or didn't have those, I'd be picking up some of these.
Coolcool, very interesting. I'm a bit late but happy new year, wish you a healthy and happy 2021
Great info again, man! Nice work! This may be the way to go for me.
After watching this I think I'll keep my Godox SL 150 II on order at B&H for only $239.
These look like they will be RUclips studio mainstays for everyone...cue all the studio tours and budget recommendations!
Aputure makes great products
Thanks Gerald, Just bought a set of lights! Such a shame there is no battery option :-(
What do you recommend more the amaran 200d or the godox sl 200ii ?
Lol love the ending!
Great news, cheers G-man, and of course Aputure 👌🏻
Would two of these be powerful enough to light one person from 3 meters distance?
Honest opinion of the light quality between the 200 and the Godox vl200? Thank you for the great, and well thought out, content🤘
Entertaining and helpful, thanks!
At 7:36 I thought for a second that I was watching at 1.25x speed haha
Great video Gerald, as always...
How does these light compare to Godox when you talk about value for money and price per lux?
I just bought the godex VL200. (Thanks for your review of those - I love them) How do these compare to the 200d.
For me a pair of 200x lights (and modifiers) would be a great affordable supplement to my existing lighting kit. Effects would rarely be used so only being able to access these through an app is no problem.
what does (and modifiers) mean?
@@woodpecked3D lighting modifiers - soft boxes etc.
Pretty solid deal it seems like!
Doesnt the Aputure page say AC and battery options? I think they maybe just do it as paid upgrade down the road.
I think they may have a 48v power station.
Curious if you can replace the fan to a Noctua and if that would actually make it less noisy, anyone ever tried?
Good review as usual
Fantastic review as always, have you tried the fan update ? I will see how much of an improvement it does. Thanks
Thanks, Gerald. I am in a really small space. Green screen 3 feet behind me, Light is four feet away from me. Safe to say that the 100d is plenty? I am exactly the target market for these lights, I think. Current light is in 10% increments. Been complaining about how much I would like a 1% increment and working out whose kidney I can sell to get a 120d. Along comes a light I can afford :D
Hi Gerald would you say this is better than the sokani x60 v2 ?
“I’m Gerald Undone and the dark side of the moon is my lighting flag”
Has anyone been able to actually buy one of these? I've had an one on backorder since February. B&H said they'll get it from Amaran April 21st but no dice. Starting to think these lights don't really exist.