Gaffer & Gear 195 - SmallRig RC220B 

If they send one, I would be keen to look it over. It seems interesting

The Amaran COBs can be run from battery using the Aperture 2-Bay Battery Power Station, that costs about $170.

The Amaran COBs can be run from battery using the Aperture 2-Bay Battery Power Station, but that costs about $170.

Agreed, the pricing for the light and battery plate make it really competitive against Aputure's lights. I got the 120D as soon as it came out, wish I'd known they would release a 220 not too long after. I've just been desperate for some trustworthy measurements of the output, most people reviewing SmallRig's lights just seem to read off the spec sheet. Seems all good, I guess I can go all-in on SmallRig lights now.

@@tom_cressey_dop those power stations are so cheap I use them on so many 48v lights. I have 8 of them now.

> I wish they made a 300W or 600W. The series was extended and a 450W light, albeit only daylight, is now available.

did you find the answer?

@ Nope

I was surprised too

Love my Amaran 200x🙌🏻🎥🎥

No idea, but everyone I know with the 200x is happy

I'm not sure about the Amaran 200d. I don't think it has any DC inputs.

@@gaffergear It has 48v dc input 3 pin xlr if im right.

@@eszesfilms1651 Aputure power station is the best bet for v-mounts then

Yes, however: If the light isn't reviewed by Andrew, I'm probably not going to look at it, anyway. So the lights I'm not looking at are duds I'm already avoiding. It's VERY helpful when a gaffer is recommending equipment.

The light in question will be reviewed eventually, it just needs a LOT of work done on calibration. I also suspect it could be out of calibration or faulty. I have a lot of big brands that fail the first time around. Because at $5000 I expect a lot better. But because most problems are ultimately solved by firmware calibrations they often are ready for me to review by the 2nd or 3rd firmware. Unfortunately a lot of manufacturers are not giving lights to someone like me who will tell them to their face that this shit is not good enough for the price.

Calibration is not good enough for the price. A bit more love from the programmers will get it reviewed.

@@gaffergear was it from Cream source ?

@@johnmarkblevins4007 nope

@@gaffergear thank goodness lol

Aputure didn't want me to review it as their priority was for me to review their pro range. I know a few people who have it and love it

@@gaffergear oh ok..yes I have the 200x, and it’s great.🎥🙏🏻

I can't remember how it worked with it.