In this episode, we have a look at the Aputure Amaran COB 60X and P60X LED lights for video. These little lights put out a good bit of light despite their size and their color quality is top notch. Let’s take a closer look!

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Aputure Amaran COB 60X singlepoint Bowens mount LED Light Amazon https://geni.us/H2Jl
Aputure Amaran P60X panel LED light Amazon https://geni.us/2wSB0t
Umbrella for soft light Amazon https://geni.us/fVtbp
Impact soft box (the HUGE box I used for the key light) B&H https://geni.us/pJEgP
Cardelllini clamp to mount the soft box to a cstand B&H https://geni.us/uwEozIP
Aputure Amaran 100D Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/A3HByXB
Aputure Light Dome Mini II Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/0KTy
Aputure Spotlight Mount Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall B&H https://geni.us/GWKt
Sound Devices MixPre series audio recorders B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/O8e0
Sennheiser MKH8050 microphone B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/mUcDk
Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/6cvOQ
Canon C70 Camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
Canon RF 2470 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs

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#Aputure #Amaran #60X

Index:
00:00 Start
00:12 Summary
00:22 Introduction
00:50 Amaran 60X single point light
01:45 Mini reflector
02:01 Color tungsten to daylight
02:14 Compatible accessories
03:00 Photometrics and output
03:15 versus Amaran 100D
03:47 Color quality
04:22 Practical output levels
04:42 Build Quality
04:52 AC Power adapter
05:00 Powering via battery
05:31 App control — Sidus Link
06:09 Physical controls
06:21 Effects
06:30 Fan and noise
06:52 Umbrella holder in yoke
07:31 Foam storage/carry case
07:47 Warranty
07:57 Does NOT include cable for cine battery
08:13 Not compatible with some light modifiers
09:04 Amaran P60X panel light
10:25 Included soft box
10:33 Narrow beam angle
11:01 Color from tungsten to daylight
11:17 Soft box and grid
11:47 Color quality
11:59 Light output
12:07 Build quality & umbrella holder
12:32 Power via NPF batteries
13:02 AC power adapter
13:19 App control via Sidus Link
13:36 Physical control knobs and buttons
13:59 OLED screen
14:10 Fan noise
14:28 Nylon soft case
14:33 Warranty
14:44 Price
14:50 Some effects not included
15:21 No cine battery power option
15:56 Please buy my courses