Aputure LS 1200d Pro - How does it compare to the 600d Pro?

In our first episode we take a look at the new Aputure LS 1200d. How will it stand against one and two Aputure 600d Pro and is the 1200d Pro the new game changer?
Chapters
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0:00-0:31 Intro
0:32-1:02 Summary
1:03-2:40 1200d
2:41-3:32 1200d vs M18
3:33-5:00 1200d vs 600d Test
5:00-5:36 Personal Opinion
5:37-5:57 Outro
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[@DannyPops]

Finally a video that showed exactly what they'd look like in daylight. Thank you! Most other videos didn't do that comparison. At the end of the day I just wanted to see how much an extra stop would deliver.

[@erikpreston2393]

Thanks for this. Having 2 600D's plus money left over is a better use case for me vs one 1200. Could use the other for bounce, etc... or, couldn't one mount 2x 600d's on a double header, retaining similar if not better output?

[@f0t0b0y]

I wonder how the Nanlite Forza 720 compares to the 1200D.

[@makatron]

Also remember to use a proper heavy duty combo light stand since a c stand base is way too narrow to lift the 1200d above 6 feet.

[@motionarytechreviews]

would go with a high roller if you are 6 feet / 1.8m plus.

[@makatron]

@@motionarytechreviews and at least 60kg bags in the bottom just to be extra sure, found that the hard way 🤣

[@KallusGarnet]

These lights are too heavy and expensive for me, but thank you for the video.

[@motionarytechreviews]

you are welcome.

[@NatePhilipsMusic]

I really don't need either of these for my videos. Right now I just have the Apurture LS 60x. Maybe one day I'll do the 300x. But anyways... this is still cool to watch!

[@motionarytechreviews]

Hi Nate, thank you for your feedback we really appreciate it. I agree if you are indoors and don't battle the sun you don't need get the 600d or the 1200d, the LS 60x and the 300x are powerful lightsources for those cases.

[@creativegreats6924]

The ls60x is 30watts daylight and 30watts tungsen. Plus it is a spot light because of narrow beam

[@creativegreats6924]

Nate you should have got the 120d for around same price

[@NatePhilipsMusic]

@@creativegreats6924 That's okay. I'm quite happy with the 60x. I like the bi-color option. I don't want something that's just daylight. If I want a stronger light I will get one in the future. But for now I'm really quite happy with the LS 60x even if it's not the strongest light out there.

[@creativegreats6924]

@@NatePhilipsMusicit has big spot thru the ls60x softbox because of narrow beem vs the nanlite 60 or aputure 120d 2

[@prostigeMarketing]

Are the 1200d discontinued? I only see the pro version at B&H

[@cartoonduniya8306]

Hi Love❤ from India🇮🇳

[@motionarytechreviews]

Thank you and Love ❤ from Switzerland.

[@ricardorubio1128]

Question: why would you prefer having 2 600s instead of one 1200? I would really love to know since I’m thinking about either buying more 600s or one 1200

[@motionarytechreviews]

You have more flexibility with two instead of one light. The 1200d is a great one, but if you are on a tight budget I would prefer rather two 600d Pros or three 600d (new cheaper ones).

[@motionarytechreviews]

We did test as well 2x 600d Pros vs 1x Arri M40 and of course the M40 was brighter but with a little exposure lift in post it would not possible to see really the difference.

[@ricardorubio1128]

Dope!!! Thank you so much!! Now I’m really thinking about getting a second one

[@AnimeZone247]

@@motionarytechreviews you should share those test results lmao, not a lot of, if any, videos about testing the m40

[@motionarytechreviews]

@@AnimeZone247 We have only two samples, this was more a fun test. We do a full episode 1200d vs M40 4K

[@syekbe]

Can any 1200D owners out there confirm if this light is reliable at all? I am considering buying one and I have read on several reviews that these lights are failing??? Thax in advance.

[@D_L_J_83]

What’s the largest reflector that fits in the case?

[@motionarytechreviews]

Hi Diego, thank you for your question. All the reflectors can fit inside the 1200d case. David Hrzenjak also mentioned that you could fit all if you can fit the largest one inside.

[@KallusGarnet]

How do I change the bulb on this?

[@motionarytechreviews]

Hi Kallus, it is an LED so there is no bulb to change. 😁

[@EverythingFilmmaking]

1/2 a stop does not make sense to me to pay that extra 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@themalcolmcookshow6834]

Would you buy 2x 300d or 1x 600?

[@KallusGarnet]

2x 300d

[@motionarytechreviews]

Depends on what you are trying to shoot and how strong you want to light up the space. In my opinion if you want to have a mainlight and keylight for a scene where you have no other light source then you should buy 2x 300d. If you have different lightsources which you can use and just need a stong and good mainlight 1x 600d will do the job. But if you try to battle the sunlight is hard to do with both of them. I hope this helps.

[@TheGalacticWest]

When you want to punish your actors.

[@KallusGarnet]

Actors cost so much they deserve it

[@davidhrzenjak]

1:09 if the biggest one fits, I dont see why you couldnt just put the other 2 in there.

[@motionarytechreviews]

Good point, we will check this. THX

[@guptalightequipments2827]

Bro i want some guidance i am from India how to contact you