BEST LIGHT UNDER $100 - Only Lights I Would Buy

[@mattih]

Can't wait to see your photos/edits in the photo challenge! Best of luck to all the challengers and can't wait to shout some of you out on the channel.

[@Grainme47]

Matti Haapoja probably this is your first photo challenge ever !!

[@PhillipSkraba]

I love this light, I recently did a review of it too! Fantastic little creative tool.

[@bigdproductions6190]

Matti when editing our photos for the challenge do we need to use one of your presets or we can edit them on our own?

[@bradhouston4734]

Thanks Matti, these look awesome

[@jakubhlavinka4057]

Hi Matti, how can I join your discord chat group?

[@PeterThompson5]

Ok, that fact that you were changing the colors in the background of your video while you were filming really showcased the light a lot better than any other light video I've ever seen. I'm sold.

[@katlis]

You're getting way better at color grading man, your skin isn't orange anymore! Loving it.

[@PeterLindgren1]

It seems like a totally dope light! Bought the AL-MX and i'm really satisfied having it in my backpack. I do use the Philips Hue system when i'm in the office but this seems like a solid option to have the RGB lighting on the go!

[@DylanKJohnson]

I like how you say "invest" as opposed to "buy", because that is exactly what you are doing. Investing in lights is something I wish I had done far earlier because the ROI has been exponentially better than say a gimbal, a drone, or some other new toy.

[@DylanKJohnson]

Oh and I started with a cheap softbox kit off Amazon several years ago, then upgraded to the 120D and softbox and several evolv 200 flashes for stills photography.

[@chikmagnet623]

Mostly Neewer, it's all I can afford

[@DanOsborne]

They're stuff is surprisingly decent though, I've always been impressed with what I've received

[@chikmagnet623]

@@DanOsborne yeah I have quite a few things from them including a CF tripod with ball head that I have been using for about 3 years now. No issues at all

[@A1Bokeh]

Neweer is dope and legit

[@aaronhess]

I cant even afford Neewer! I'm broke

[@cosmiccine9162]

@@aaronhess hope soon u will be able to. stay strong my friend.

[@JohnnyQ]

Love your grind Matti! Keep up the great work:)

[@michaelrusso3845]

At the moment I own exactly *checks camera gear*.. 0 lights.

[@luke.hutcherson]

Yo MATTI! Just dropping in to say that this is my favorite lighting setup in any video I've seen on youtube. So aesthetically pleasing. Love it dude!!

[@JakeLevesquecreate]

Matti thank you fir inspiring me to get off my butt and start vlogging after 3 years of putting it on the back burner. I've been to some cool places and can finally take people with me. Thank you

[@ImmanSupremoScoutRanger159]

Nice to see again another vlog from you....love all the B Rolls

[@4XloungeForum]

The power of Matti - the lights are sold-out everywhere! 😎

[@QippysChannel]

I just recently bought this light a few days a go, it was quite hard to find stock for this light but thankfully I managed to get one 😅

[@AlexCruzHaha]

Qippy's Channel where did you find it?

[@QippysChannel]

@@AlexCruzHaha I'm from Kuala Lumpur so I think if your lucky there's still some if you look hard enough :)

[@katepotter542]

Yay! Another awesome Matti video!!!

[@sinjon]

You just saved me about $400.i was about to buy a Luxli light that didn’t do near as much. This thing is amazing. Thanks Matti

[@setwillfree]

only light i’ve used is my cake pan diy softbox, works very well but i’m looking to invest in something like a 120d soon

[@FromtheHobbitHole]

That color scanning option is sick!!

[@AnthonyHadleyJr]

I’ve seen a few videos on these. But this one has sold me.

[@jfs_films]

Back at it again Matti going crazy

[@TohirT]

Ok, you’re totally trying to kill my monthly budget by showing me cool stuff like this. I was thinking about upgrading my background in the videos and now I know how!

[@Awais_Wattoo]

Best thing to wake up to is a new video from Matti 😄

[@matthewcullen9488]

Didn’t even finish watching this video before I bought one haha cheers can’t wait

[@joshlee9917]

This is exactly the video I’ve been looking for! Literally looking for a good RGB light

[@codymontgomery429]

So dope! I can't believe I JUST bought 2 al-m9's. Wish I would have seen this first. Looks like I need one of these as well.

[@mattih]

Those are great too!

[@pablodiazphotography]

Glad you made this video. I’ve used a variety of different lights out in the field and in my studio and I purchased them because they were cheap but that never did what I really wanted. This light definitely fits the bill, so versatile and smart. Thanks Matti 👍🏼

[@BrianAz]

Sun Light.... thats all I have been using so far. As a baby videographer I am still crawling through soooo much information and learning what I want vs. what I need. Thanks. THIS light looks line a need for sure.

[@captureinsidethesound]

I use portable Hyper Tough LED lights from Walmart. $5 (100 lumens) - $40 (2500 lumens). They are used in work spaces but are not warm and are brighter than you may think. Yes, no color shifting available but you can make filters with supplies while you are at Walmart. I didn’t go this route because it’s cheap but rather because it’s simply....light. I have two 100 lumens and one 2500 lumens in my bag. Placing these small lights spread across the background gives me a convincing look when very low-light areas. It’s all a matter of light placement.

[@thusmarshal8815]

I dismantled 3 powerful flashlights and I use them with a cheap diffuser that I bought from Amazon. Works out well enough for me.

[@KimiElias]

I have just been thinking about this topic!! Thank you Matti 😍

[@mattih]

🙏🏻

[@Minavlogs]

Love you matti ❤🧡💙

[@tariqziyad4364]

I just bought the Aputure 198c bicolor. It's a great light with massive output for its size. I love it. I was actually looking for an RGB light to use in my photos and here I am. What a great day. Thank you Matti ❤❤😍

[@rudolfabelin383]

How many of video lights? Zero! That's why I am watching Matti! LOL

[@epvideocreations520]

Alllllllriiiiiight, my day just got better!

[@mattih]

Yayyyy

[@epvideocreations520]

Thanks for the tips! You rock bro!

[@TeppoHaapoja]

Cant wait to get my hands on these babies!

[@HeythereDavehere]

Hey Matti... What light are you using for the overall teal in your background?

[@Danny_Fernandes]

The colour picker tool is awesome!

[@norton1376]

Can’t wait for this thing to be available.

[@TheVisualArtClub]

I am ordering these lights right now ‼️ Thanks for the review bro 👍

[@Riaanwest]

YESs!!! ANOTHER EPIC VIDEO FROM MATTI🍓💥🏄‍♂️😘👌❤️LOVE YOU MATTI

[@WarriorVideographer]

As a half blind not a full wallet just enough to survive the month content creator in Cali I use the Aputure Amaran AL-F7 as my Key light with a soft frost diffuser as for fill light I use a cheap desk light trying to save up for a Aputure MC light for backlight. AWESOME video 📷🔥👍.

[@venuebozeman]

What. a. great. product! Love these videos! Thanks for letting us know about an amazing tool. Side note, my little girl watches all of them with me, too, and we went to the park here the other day and she yelled, "Hey, dad! That guy looks like Matti Haapoja!" She's only three. You're educating the next generation of creators and they'll know your name!

[@Anjer]

Hello, does it work while charging? (I want to use it on my desk for long time streams, so I don't want batteries..) Thank you!

[@Jimboyrulez]

i nearly bought 120d with a neewer 60inch soft box after seeing it on your channel.... but then i thought i should improve my skills before i spend money on 120d. so currently am using 100 dollar cheap lights with small softboxes. the cheap lights i have , they only work with the soft box it came with so kinda limited... but then your videos help and i make home hacks ....i have only made like 3-4 videos with lighting and i see my lighting improving with every video i shoot as i am learning... thanks for awesome videos...

[@Jimboyrulez]

i was thinking about getting this for hair light and if it doesnt work for hair light then i will just have it in the background...lighting a part of my background.

[@GMC43]

Matti so generous. Always giving stuff away 👏👏

[@BucketListTravellers]

great explanation of all of the different features. the magnets and the app are big selling points for us.

[@hml]

I've just recently got the Aputure MX because it's brighter than the MC, and it upgraded my videos so much, but now I realize I need both. Thank you Matt for convincing me to spend another $90 😂

[@nothingorafsdlfm]

I just wanted to thank you for sharing all the awesome content you guys put out there.

[@VIDEOdugo]

I'm trying to ball on a budget. Using a LimoStudio lightkit with warehouse corncob LED lights and two Aputure M9 for accents and in many cases, key or hairlight.

[@StephenBell_video]

Yep- just ordered this light 💡 thanks Matti for another inspired purchase!

[@Creative7inc]

Yes Yes Yes! Love that you brought up this topic Matti. Not everything in video/photo has to be super expensive.

[@avaava3031]

you just me a fan of aperture light. Great enthusiastic and clear presentation.

[@danielbenjaminphoto]

Owned the Paul C Buff Einsteins for years!

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Haven't bought lights. But about to buy a new computer a new camera mic lights and a lens. I got about 6 grand, tbh can I get your opinion on what I should get? I just started a new channel bro about addiction and how I got my life turned around and I Wana share my story. The concrete videos just didn't ever really take off plus I can't really tell my story w the concrete content. I want a cinematic look kinda like vice does. And I know that I can write it off (taxes) because I have a monetized channel already

[@Imageyenation]

Awesome lights! I got different Aperture lights for Christmas. Wish I knew about this one sooner.

[@CreepyDan]

More money to spend haha thanks Matti. I am using the Aputure Amaran AL-M9 awesome little light!

[@Ironmaneditor77]

Hey Matti! I'm using both Aputure white LEDs. Ordered an mc. Boiler P1 and pockeliete f7.

[@coachjohnlucas7451]

I use cheap ($12) clip on garage lights from Home Depot. I made barn doors for them and I diffuse them with a shower curtain. They are very difficult to use, but I am getting some good results with them. I really want to invest in Aputure lights. They look amazing! Hopefully in a couple months I’ll have enough saved to get some.

[@AlexCruzHaha]

The magnets, the effects, make this such a worthwhile product for me. I’m definitely going to buy this, so awesome. Thanks man!

[@escape_europe_official]

This light is perfect! I use this on my commercial and broadcast sets. My first German-Review about this lights now online.

[@SpriceMachines]

This would be perfect for lighting my domino projects and I would've bought it immediately after watching this video if b&h wasn't out of stock

[@johnpampreen7077]

I have several types. HMI 575s and 1200, for lager production. I also use Darcast LED panels for smaller shoots. I enjoy natural light as much as possible.

[@osric70]

Luxli Lights had this same solution a year ago. I own the Cello & Viola and control both models via App. I’m amazed by the number of people giving Aputure credit for a first-to-market solution when they weren’t. I own Aputure lights as well, but they just weren’t first with this tech.

[@matthewmcmillin8946]

Excellent! You sold me! Just bought one and looking forward to trying it!

[@gilpineda]

MATTI has always been my youtube crush... really goodlooking guy. 😉

[@dannyderrick]

Damn! The color matching in the app is next level!

[@TonyShowMe]

Is this a good light to use instead of a soft box light? What about using it as a vlogging light?

[@carlaeher]

I’ve wanted to get a light for a while... I’m so glad I waited and came across your video!! I absolutely love it already!

[@Totokwa]

Apurtur M9 for me. Because of you and Peter. And im loving it!

[@DanRaines]

Lightning wise, Aputure 120d II, HR672, MX and MC as well as a couple of Neewers. Then a mix of off the shelf practicals.

[@james25313]

bought a VILTROX RB08 had it for a couple weeks and now I'm sending it back, I think that might tell you how I feel about it also decided to do a KZbin review on it..

[@davidsala9549]

Really cool Matti Haapoja. Great video! What do you think of GODOX? I'm excited about the GODOX RGB R1 light coming out soon. Looking forward to the next video!

[@stephanerheaume2435]

I have the apurture M9 and the hr672s, when i do interview. I love apurture, they always give you stuff to carry on safely and easy I might need that new one!!

[@cinematicseconds]

Okay this is dope!!!

[@videoANDmusic20]

I own Philips Hue smart lights combined with regular soft boxes from Bresser, that is already a nice setup, What i like about this solution is that it comes with the same functionality but then in a mobile format which gives you more freedom and flexibility in positioning the lights, I think these will become the first lights from Aputure I can and will invest in

[@andrescolintv]

Quick question: how do you get the walls behind you to look that nice teal color? Thanks

[@Jonaseneskar]

Own a 120d mark II, but I also use kinos, arris, and other! Would like to invest in a 300d mark II as well.

[@AJapaneseDream]

Already have some aputure lights but def gotta add this one to my collection. Thanks for sharing this amazing new light!

[@NicholasIngel]

Love you work dude, thank you. Sending regards from South Africa.

[@mattih]

Thanks man 🙌🏻

[@willcrespo24]

Light vids are super cool.

[@77jairomorales]

Nice!! What are led lights on dslr cameras really good for? Wedding videos?

[@mattih]

Meh I wouldn’t use them much like that. Ends up being a pretty bad look coming in straight. But you could hold it out to the side or get someone else to hold it and it’ll look wayyyyy better

[@roymazz]

Except they seemed to be backordered everywhere right now. I've had my eye on these for a few weeks now.

[@mattih]

Oh dang! I didn’t even know that. Not surprised it’s a freaking great light

[@GallopStrumTravel]

I am a photographer and planning to buy godox v1, do you think I should have that small light with me?

[@RichiHicklin]

Another sweet video Matti, ace light. photo edited, posted & tagged. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@lachlanbolton6902]

it would be cool if you could connect them together to make a larger light... great video!!!

[@RGMGFitness]

Matti, funny you just did this video. Looks like Aperture heard about the *BOLING BL-P1 Pocket LED* , which is what I just bought. The BOLING is a great RGB light with tons of features as well (but no APP). Yes, that APP does look pretty cool. Though the BOLING light has a wider color temp. 2,500K - 8,600K. Looks like Aperature's light is 3200K-6500K. Do like the APP though....

[@BrentHagyVideography]

Just bought the 4 light aputure mc travel kit a few weeks ago when they came out. This will be some of the first lights that I've bought for video. So glad to hear that you approve of the purchase! Makes me feel like I did my proper homework and made a good long term decision. Thanks Matti!

[@ShepherdAtHome]

Haven’t bought any lights yet... I’m ready to buy a couple... what are the best key & fill lights??

[@DadGotThis]

I am working on a crazy budget lol. I started off using a lamp with a leftover Phillips Hue bulb and a Hue flood in one of those clip on can light home depot specials. I recently upgraded to a newer LED panel and kept the HUE flood home depot special as a fill light. I also bought a set of LED floods that do RGB as backdrop lights.

[@dienulhaqfamily8373]

Thanks Matt, great light

[@Flixpage]

I’m here for you bro ❤️

[@ivon_reborn]

What would you suggest for a light for vlogging on the go? Maybe something that attaches to a small stabilizer?

[@frameonefilms]

I am rolling with some kshioe lights and recently just bought an aperture AL-M9 for weddings which I have to say works better than my kshioe lights

[@AshConnaughtonDP]

ive got a real mix of lighting! a few older tungsten fixtures, 2x 2ks, 2x 800s. some Yongnuo YN360 LED wands that are RGB and pretty cheap and versatile recently brought a Rayzr 7 LED fresnel and a faclon eyes RX18-TD flex mat LED. both are excellent!

[@fourpressmedia2674]

Great review! Can the light be tripod mounted?

[@mattih]

Yep!

[@fourpressmedia2674]

@@mattih - Sweet! Thanks for the info!

[@ryans_life]

Looks wicked!

[@Android4lifeSahil]

Shall I go for this or Yongnou YN 300?

[@LibertyWines]

Which lights are the best buy to get rolling - VILTROX VL-162T CRI95+, YONGNUO YN 300 II or NEEWER's Bi-Color 660 LED Video Lights or other????? Thanks for your suggestions in advance!

[@TheAdamSchaaf]

I'm using the Yongnuo 360 RGB Light Wand, as well as the Yongnuo YN600 RGB panel for my colors. My key light is the Godox SL-60W, because I can't afford a 120D, and that fan noise is not an issue. For my little accent lights, Aputure AL-M9 Amaran Mini LEDs.

[@LovelyDollsAndToys]

Great tips thank you Matti :)

[@KarlMarkusAntson]

I have a Aputure F7 as a first keylight that I defuse. Small but does the job for now. Looking to pickup either 2x Aputure MC or Bolin P1.