Aputure MC Pro - Compact & powerful Light for wedding filmmaking (Review)

The Aputure MC Pro is a compact & powerful light for wedding filmmaking, and in this video, I’m going to be reviewing this light and telling you why it’s so great if you, film, weddings, or documentaries, or really anything where you need a small light with a ton of great features.
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0:00 Aputure MC Pro Review Time!
0:29 Why Wedding Filmmakers Need This Light
1:38 Size, Colors, App
2:28 Magnets (how do those work?)
3:55 My FAVORITE Feature
5:18 Brightness
6:17 Battery Life
6:52 The Price
7:47 Watch My Aputure 60x Review!
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[@dakotabuttrey]

You can actually get the Torch still, Comer sells the design as the Comer Radiance 360. Not sure about the build quality/longevity but I just picked one up and it works great. Those MC Pros are really great, the Sidus app is a life saver.

[@whoismatt]

Good ole comer to the rescue. Thanks for letting me know!

[@dakotabuttrey]

@@whoismatt I will say, based off the original MC... the Comers build quality is not amazing and 99% flimsy feeling plastic. I never got to own the OG Torch so I have no way to compare it haha. It does go on sale for $150 and comes with a big L-Series so it's not too bad of a deal.

[@Ale21620]

I actually have the Torch and the Comer and both lights are very similar. Now I use both for my weddings. My biggest problem with aperture is the app, everytime I want to turn on and off the light I will have to go to the app and connect and so on. This other two lights come with a very useful remote control.

[@rsmith02]

Great review, I'd like to consider adding this to my documentary kit for times when there's no light- at night, back seat of a car, etc.

[@bradweiergallery]

Matt, Great review and also thank you for all that you do on your channel. You always have great and to the point information. It is greatly appreciated. Keep on rocking!

[@MarcEstrella]

Cromer makes that torch light and sells it under a different name at B&H . I just bought it today for 119 on sale . Me and my wedding film making peers use it :)

[@epos_rising]

Great video, well done ! Why is the Aputure MC pro so expensive though, it is only 5W. Would it be able to light up properly a subject at 5-7m distance ?

[@ArgoFowl]

Love and use the OG one every single day!

[@nightfoxfilms]

I've got a pair of these and they are fantastic lights.

[@patrik8911]

It's funny that two days ago I bought a MC Pro and today I came across your review :) This light is great, in my opinion worth buying.

[@AP0110Music]

LED Panel light are always underwhelming in bigger spaces. Im surprised you have not reviewed the Zhiyun Molus G60 yet! It has been a backlighting gamechanger!

[@BrandonLuckain]

I was excited for this light as well but as an owner of the Torch 300 and the Comer Radiance version, the brightness was a big disappointment for me when looking at specs and reviews. Guess I’ll have to buy one to compare and see how it works for my use!

[@MiloCosemans]

We've designed an adaptor for the MC-Pro to be able to get used with the Rosco DOT diffusor in case you're interested in having a look at it.

[@TheFPSChannel]

I love the red button. Is that the power button? That is a design element I’d like to see more of. So many designs make it so hard to find the buttons (especially in the dark). 👏 👏 👏

[@likemindscreative]

I use them and I love them. They’re also magnetized so you can stick them in all kinds of unusual places. The price is a bit steep though.

[@benjaminswift265]

Great review, really helpful! Does anyone know what the difference is between the Aputure MC ($72) and the MC Pro ($200)?

[@ezrarichardson279]

Brightness, how focused the beam is, the battery life, the accessories and color accuracy.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Interesting use case. I own one, but never considered it for weddings.

[@chrgans4619]

Just a quick question because i stumbled about your video editing buyers guide for the mac studio. Will you do a updated version for the mac studio ultra of 2023? You always give such a good buying advice and i'm currious which one you would suggest.

[@larrylaffer4304]

I am new to lighting and have just ordered the Amaran 150c and 300c. I am considering using the MC Pro as a hair light or fill light. Will it work well for creating a nice hair light?

[@JackyLi]

I might just grab 1 or 2 of these after watching your review

[@jasonguidomartinez9205]

I am looking for a good filler light to mount on my camera setup (gimbal, monopod, tripod, on camera to use handheld), having already 2 60X. I came across the Aputure MX, which is a small credit card sized bicolor light, which has great brightness considering its size, but it has very short battery life (about 30 minutes at full power, around 1.5 hr typical use), i was wondering if the Al-F7 was a better choice in my case.

[@SethDunlap]

You sold me! Now I want 4!

[@BrandonLuckain]

Would love to see a comparison with the new Zhiyun M20c!

[@my_thic]

My friend! Please tell me, how bowens attachment, that makes such great lines in your back, called? :)

[@stowgood]

Is it actually 4x brighter than the original? I have heard conflicting things like it's only brighter at one specific temperature etc. I have the original and love it.

[@whoismatt]

🤷‍♂️ definitely looks brighter to me. I didn’t do a scientific 4x test though

[@zalex4971]

I prefer Aputure MT Pro for the wedding. The best portable light in my opinion.

[@WeShootFilms]

Sorry I cant see spending 200 for such a small light but great review as always

[@paulgero]

Once again you get me to open my wallet.

[@fernandobonenfantphotography]

whats the name of the old light you usedd? sorry cant really get it while watching the video

[@whoismatt]

CoreSWX TorchLED

[@fernandobonenfantphotography]

@@whoismatt thanks

[@matthewjay4098]

does it pop and crackle when it warms up

[@whoismatt]

Nope

[@dakotabuttrey]

You gotta get the magnetic Rice Crispy filter first to get that Snap Crackle Pop.

[@realmadera]

$99 we're game. $200 hard pass.

[@hasanrashid610]

Godox C5R is 79$ on BH and i found it in local shop 65$ . It has all these features except honeycomb grid. I totally agree that 99$ is max price on this thing.

[@A1Bokeh]

Maybe even 150

[@HISPEKK]

How about mounting on a cold shoe, cheers Barry.

[@whoismatt]

You can do that but I don’t recommend mounting a light on your camera. Too video-camera-ish

[@chasedaleyphotofilmhouse7272]

@@whoismatt However perfect for in yo face dance floor madness where you may want that video-camera-ish-dadcam-vibe haha

[@jpemile]

Soooo we're just going to skip the Zhiyun Fiveray M40? Wym gap in the market?

[@whoismatt]

Haven’t tried one yet. I need to get it :)

[@paulgero]

Matt it is a nice light. But no app control and only bi color. Not as many mounting options too. For $100 it is good.

[@whoismatt]

@@paulgero sounds like a good deal for $100 but that Sidus link app and RGB are a pretty big upgrade for sure.

[@jpemile]

@@paulgero It is more comparable to the Core SWX TorchLED that he mentioned in the video in terms of remote control and color range but the M40 has the most flexible mounting system of the bunch for sure.

[@paulgero]

@@jpemile I think that the magnetic mounting options on the aputure pro give it the nod for mounting options imo. The m40 has that bracket arm with a 1/4-20.

[@the_user0069]

nice but for the price going for the molus 100

[@benjamin.kelley]

Honestly, I was never impressed with the Core SWX Torch LED lights. Yes they're helpful, but not for lighting dance floors or toasts. Two Aputure 60x lights are your best bet.

[@enriquemartin8655]

I still have the originals core .

[@makatron]

They're asking way too much money for a 5w light.

[@SamS-ef5ez]

Very true

[@midnorthmedia8136]

I am disappointed with this light. I used it to shoot in a night club and the modifiers fell off multiple times as I was moving around the venue. Magnets not strong enough.

[@donnieyen4]

Never heard about the dmg dash ? It’s much better quality and Aputure just totally copy it.

[@vahidamini1863]

✌....

[@creatorsjourney6286]

I don’t like the defusing is too weak

[@RJMPictures]

$200 though? naw...

[@hasanrashid610]

It's difficult to believe that this is not a sponsorship. Specially when you said that the price is good and it's worth it. This thing should not worth more than 65$ . Good luck

[@abakahcoffie]

The zhiyun fiveray m40 is a better deal

[@hasanrashid610]

​​@@abakahcoffie Lume Cube Panel Go RGB costs less than half the price and it has built in screen. I'm not saying its bad product. It's just unreasonably overpriced.

[@whoismatt]

If you can find an RGB led light with an iOS app and honeycomb grid for $65 I would absolutely love to review it, sounds like a killer deal.

[@hasanrashid610]

@@whoismatt Well this is all about the market. If you compare this product with Colbor CL60R RGB with the same price its just too expensive. The build quality the technology and versatile features in the colbor is on another level. I simply don't like to pay for something doesn't worth it. That's why if i compare to this product it's should be 65$ maybe 100 at max . I wrote in previous reply about Lume Cube Go RGB 89$ that has these features with LCD screen . We need new products to be better and cheaper as a customer. Im not reviewing this as a dealer or sell manager. Best wishes.