Yes I know... The lav audio is pretty terrible in this video. Had some really strange mic issues that I'm sorting today. Probably doesn't help that I'm cutting from a $2000 audio setup to a $250 one ha!
Serious question here: If you can avoid green light spilling on you, does it ACTUALLY work? Is the light soft enough, so you won't have any hotspots and don't get problems to key?
@@RandomlySet are you referring to retroreflective material when you say ‘grey’. In that case you need the green light on a ring light around the lens. I’ve used this a lot; it’s not a great solution in many setups but excellent in a few.
@@Julian-zd9kx no major problems if the keyed are is bright enough, but another great option is to use this panel to light the screen but set the color to a neon green or so (need to see on camera the correct hue) an you will have better time keying after as well
@@dslrvideoshooter yeah even the X - I started using it as fake sunlight through blinds and it's perfect, more importantly setup and tear down is a BREEZE when I have to shoot at home and I dont want to tear apart our condo. LOL.
That colored background setup was just so solid it looked like you used a cloth backdrop! Haha. Really cool showing us all those, Caleb! Great vid as always
Honestly, it's hard for me to focus on the content when I'm so amazed by the lighting/setup you have going on around you. Everything you do always looks so good!
I agree that the P60C is probably the best as a single unit. I have two of the Neewer 660 Pro's and they are probably 80% the way there, but at only like 1/4th the cost, I think they win in price vs performance. My issue with the 660 is that it does not go DIM enough, when I want even more output I go for a COB light. The real star of the show, an item that nobody seems to know about is the Neewer RGB168, its easily my favorite, basically great light out of the box without any additional diffusion, and surprisingly bright given that it has a much lower LED count.
I'm glad for the comparison to the Nova light. It was the first thing I thought when this light was announced. The p60c is amazing value for the price!
Thank you so much for this review! I have been struggling to find an RGB light setup that could fill a background without taking up much space (as I film and live in a small one bedroom apartment). I was searching for days for a setup and was almost about to pull the trigger on a two light RGB system when I saw your video and was blown away by the results you showed. I just ordered the light last night and will be getting it this weekend. I can't wait to see what this little powerhouse is capable of!
Hi Caleb, any thoughts on how to safety mount the 60c facing downwards as a top light? Is the quarter inch *ahem* nut hole strong enough? Especially with two NPFs on?
For a small high school studio with a light grid would you suggest the P60c or the 200x? I would prefer a yoke attachment, but the output and flexibility of the new Amaran lights is too good. Is there a yoke option for the P60? Great videos over the new lights!
Seems a little misleading to use the terms photometrics and output interchangeably. You measured the photometric at the center of the beam only, not the light output. The high photometrics on the p60c vs the p300x come from the difference in optics and beam angle. As soon as you do anything other than use the light direct to light only a
Hey Caleb, thanks for the video I'm about to pick one of these up :) what is the small monopod you're using to mount the light? It looks perfect for what I want to do (RGB lighting behind me for a-roll)
Thank you so much for the video. So informative and well explained. I am looking for a lighting for beauty tutorials. Do you think that is a good choice for beauty videos?
Ordered one for my RU-vid studio setup, nice to see that you like it! Can you give me the name of your "bouncer", I'll probably need one when i travel. Other question.. Did you try the included softbox + and umbrella?
I use this essentially: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TAcY5ob2UnE.html and I did try the soft box with the umbrella, but the loss in output isn't worth it.
Always love your reviews, very useful and informative, can't wait for you to review a7iv! I bet aputure will soon come out with 60c, bowens mount bicolor & rgb light, which one would you prefer? also can you compare them to Godox, GVM and neweer too. Also since P60c and P60d is their budget line, they don't want to put their Aputure logo too big, instead they put Amaran logo all over it
Is it possible to reduce the intensity of an individual color on this panel? I use an affordable RGB panel, and one of my biggest complains is that the individual color intensities can't be changed. Say I pick red, then red is on full blast and the highest intensity, and when I try to reduce the intensity the color shifts as well. Any help is welcome.
After some additional research I find that I’ll be using these lights for my streaming podcast your videos are always most helpful specially this one I hope you’re having a great day
So I’m just in the market now for a panel light for corporate videos, interviews. Noticing this review is a year old, 1. is it still your highest recommendation? 2. Would you say it’s too harsh unmodified for sitting interviews? That’s what I got from you here. Thanks! Been following you for years, even if I don’t see everything you publish. You’re the best.
Hello from London. Superb video sir! Just purchased a 60C looking forward to using it, I now feel a bit more equipped to get more out of it thanks to your video
Well, I bought a GVM 850d which has a little less brightness and similar features, no fans or fan noise (aluminum cooling plate). It was normally $279 but they had $50 off coupon on amazon and they offered 1 free softbox and 3 year warranty. For this price you get 2 lights. barn doors, light defuser, 2 light stands, and case, power supply (batteries not included $60 per pair for each light) I think this is a much better buy for budget videographers and photographers. Weight is 2lbs for the light, mounting bracket and barn doors.
Thank you Caleb for including the intensity % of the light when doing mock setups. I find it very helpful, instead of simply listing the lux output of a light. Especially once you start adding modifiers, seeing how much you have to increase the intensity knob really helps because then I can sort of estimate how much battery they'd end up using in a certain configuration, or if the fan kicks in, etc (I know with these lights specifically the fan is very quiet, but some other lights can get loud so it's helpful to include that % value when reviewing a product and doing mock setups)
Sadly, most great reviewers have turned their channels into huge informercials. I don't blame them, it is, after all a business. As per this light, aperture lighting is the absolute worst, I got one and it died in about 2 months. Invest on something else, listen to experts, not these reviewers. They never talk about these led lights not lasting long, these products are a scam. Invest in lighting where bulbs can be replaced.
10:33 we just need SmallRig to make a 4 panel frame with mini VMount bracket, and chimera to make a custom softbox and you'll be looking at a super light, high output, soft / hard key to travel with.
Been looking for a compact but powerful light source, and this seems to fit really well for my needs! Thanks so much for the review! What's the stand you've got the panel on for most of the video? The one at 4:00
Can I use this panel at minimum brightness? Is it too bright on the minimum? Or is it better to get the Elgato Key Light? (thinking of using it on my twitch streams)
I just bought a 60c… killer panel, though the mount is super flimsy. It’s go attachment for yoke mount. Anyone found a compatible yoke off the shelf? -AW
I really enjoy your videos and have gotten a lot out of them! I’m kind of torn between the aputure and Lume Cube Studio panels? Do you have any thoughts?
we are planning to build a curved white studio, and have been thinking about which rgb panel to choose, we think we would need two or three Nova 300c but would it work with like 6 60c do you think? Thanks!
The P60C looks like the panel light we've been waiting for. I recently got a 100d and have used it on a couple major projects so far and it's great. However, another lighting guy has 3 Neewer panels that have come in very handy as they also do every color. They could just be brighter, and that's where this P60C shines. (see what I did there?) This looks like my next light purchase.
@@creativegreats6924 - Yes, that is correct, but I already have that base covered with the 100d. I did buy a P60C. I haven't had a project to use it on yet but I have a couple coming up. This light will perform a different role than the 100d (kicker/fill/accent/accent color), while also being able to be a key light in other situations where the 100d is more than needed. And as mentioned in my original post, when colors are desired, this light throws out much more light and color than the cheaper Neewer brand panel lights.
@@mr_red13 - It depends on the needs. Room size, scene, desired look, mood, etc. There are times when the 100d will be too much and this light would fill the need. Also, this light can be used as a kicker/fill/accent/accent color light as well. I did buy one of these and the density of the color can be very intense, if that is what is needed. It is also infinitely variable, so will be incredibly versatile.
Love it, gonna have to save up for one tho bc im #brokeboi but thats fine lol. Also lovely content as always dude! Thank you so much for all your hard work, awesome videos and amazing info 🤍
Check them to see if the bluetooth connect function is still working, mines and many others having connection failed issues ! so sad , was very exited about this panel (p60x)
I guess that I hadn't been on the Aputure website in a while. I didn't know they had all of these newer lights. I was looking at the P300C earlier, but I see that B&H has a three-light kit for the P60C for about half the price of one P300C.
When this video first popped up on my watch list, I rolled my eyes and figured this was yet another thing I wanted that I can't have. Well XMas is coming, its the end of the world. Maybe I should treat myself. And here I am. What a light!
Where's the best place to put this to change the background colours on the backdrop like that? Will it work behind a white or grey backdrop or does it need to be in front of it for the best results?
