Aputure LS 600X PRO LED Light - What makes it PRO?

In this week’s episode, we have a look at the Aputure LS 600X PRO LED light for video and film production. Specifically, we look at what makes this light professional versus a lot of other LED lighting instruments on the market. The Aputure Light Storm series of LED lights have come a long way!
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- Aputure 600X PRO LED light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa
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Index:
00:00 Start
00:14 Summary
00:24 What makes this “pro”?
01:17 Color quality
02:35 Light output lux & foot candles
03:30 Build quality
03:57 Water resistant
04:46 Power options
05:40 Remote control options
08:11 Bi-color and hard light modifiers - barn doors, fresnel, spotlight mount
09:34 Price
10:01 Transport case
10:12 Yoke - baby pin and junior stand receiver
10:54 Please buy my courses

[@curtisjudd]

Turns out Sidus Link can be licensed by other light manufacturers so it is NOT proprietary in the traditional sense.

[@cabronesse386]

Curtis is a Radio DJ level speakers, fluid and nice explanation with great pronunciation, nice words selection and comprehensive approach. Kudos!

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks!

[@shaggysk8r1]

Very helpful and informative as usual. Thanks for all the info you offer to us all.

[@curtisjudd]

🙏

[@ivanotrabalza7090]

Hello Curtis, I was looking for the SSI parameter of the Nanlite Forza 720B to compare it with the Aputure LS600X, but I can't find it. Would you mind sharing it with me? Thank you very much, Ivano

[@gdrriley420]

SGC has tube lights that run on Sidus link. Sidus link is open to other brands if they want to work with it. Wireless DMX with a small DMX-It 524ew board is great if you don’t have a bunch of RGB lights that are channel hogs

[@curtisjudd]

Thanks, good to hear that it is expanding to other brands. 👍

[@mathewcoulliette2233]

Hi Curtis, I just heard about the Aputure LS 600c Pro! It's a full color single point light source. They have announced it and are taking pre-orders. Talk to you later, Mathew

[@curtisjudd]

Neat! Can't wait to try it!

[@mathewcoulliette2233]

@@curtisjudd I am already looking forward to watching your review!

[@arteeFartee-e9]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone test the water resistance yet in a product review. Kudos to you, I will admit it made me wince a bit. But worth "seeing" and therefore believing. 03:57

[@curtisjudd]

I figured it should be tested. 👍

[@parkercreative_au]

This what I’ve been looking for!

[@88Nick8]

Are you still using that aperture spotlight with 19 degree lens? How are you getting the dapple different color high lights in the background? cut taped color gels?

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, but with the 36° lens and in this case, a Rosco prismatic glass gobo. I put a link in the description if you're interested in the details.

[@bryanbarajasBB]

I'll invest in lighting next. Any recommendations for a decently non expensive start up set up? Thank you in advance Curtis!

[@TDCIYB77]

The low end Aputure "Amaran" line of lights would be my recommendation. Starting under 200$ you get good light quality, AND you can control and integrate them with any other modern Aputure lights. Mixing and matching lights from different brands is a pain in the ass, dont get those Neewer or other ultra budget brands. Aputure has great budget options, and you can grow in the Aputure ecosystem according to your needs!

[@AsifPervez]

Go with Nanlite, Godox or Aputure. All their lights are reasonably priced and offers good features and great quality.

[@curtisjudd]

I’d look at the Aputure Amaran 100D and the new Amaran panels: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onyrd5uFg9iUnZY

[@Tyler_1992]

At 100% brightness would it run the risk of melting anything internally on the Spotlight Mount?

[@curtisjudd]

It shouldn’t since it uses glass elements but time will tell!

[@Mucarofilms]

Hey Curtis. I’ve been waiting on the f3 review. Any idea of when your review it’s coming out?

[@curtisjudd]

My F3 arrives tomorrow so it should be in the next 2-3 weeks.

[@freddymiguelponce]

Great video as always! If you allow me one question please For a relatively small home studio, between the LS 600x Pro and the LS 300x, which model do you think would be the smartest and future proof to use as a key light? Thanks in advance and sorry fort my English; I'm still learning Have a Productive and Helathy day!

[@curtisjudd]

300x should be plenty.

[@freddymiguelponce]

@@curtisjudd Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question Have a great day!

[@sungrakchoi]

Thanks Curtis but what about the FAN NOISE???

[@curtisjudd]

Fan noise is present! This is NOT the light I’d choose for close head and shoulders talking head shots. I’d choose one of The smaller, quieter models.

[@nshea3286]

How much noise do the fans make, as compared tothe 600d? Is it useable near talent?

[@curtisjudd]

They sound about the same as the 600D. These are BIG lights and if you're doing a lot of head a shoulders talking head work, I'd probably opt for one of the smaller Aputure models. But they're quiet enough to use at 3 meters away. Depending on how particular you are, you might need to do some noise reduction in post.

[@nathanielrosa1]

thanks

[@curtisjudd]

👍

[@derekjcooper]

Had it for a few weeks - sold it. I have found you can score lights all you want with meters but the real test is how they look with skin tones. Lights can *score* really well but perform poorly in real World usage.

[@ahmedbadr86]

What made you sell it? I feel it’s a bit weak for a 600 I guess im gonna switch it with the 600D

[@derekjcooper]

Lights can perform really *well* when measured with a Sekonic @@ahmedbadr86 but that doesn't tell the entire story. The real test of a light is how it performs on subjects, like skin for example. I was disappointed by the color performance and sold it.

[@curtisjudd]

Interesting. I haven't noticed any oddities in terms of skin tones with the 600X. I guess it also depends partly on how your camera captures and interprets the spectral output of the light.

[@derekjcooper]

Absolutely agree @@curtisjudd - performance will vary depending on the sensor being used. We shoot V-Raptor now and the only way we could be happy was to use a book light.

[@parkercreative_au]

@@derekjcooper sounds like you got a faulty unit or user error.

[@skakdosmer]

What makes it pro? Easy: The price! I wouldn't expect a lot of amateurs to willingly pay $2000 for a light.

[@curtisjudd]

Yes, of course.