The Aputure MC Video LED Light is Amazing!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Hope you folks are having a great Wednesday! Here are some time stamps :-) 1:00 Accessories, Price and Basic Overview 2:18 Light Modes and Settings 3:43 VS Other Lights 5:18 Lighting Setups and App Integration 8:54 Battery and Power 9:08 Final Thoughts + Pros and Cons

[@Hangs4Fun]

Question on the color picker.. can it let you pick a color and then have it use either the exact color or the complementary color from the color wheel?

[@ruzicmedia5226]

Yea I read your title in a Dr. Evil question voice due to your thumbnail. You seemed very unsure lol.

[@RyanDeLaTorre]

Great review, I loved the example of matching the background color to the product in product shots. Random question: What are you using to physically mount the M9 inside of the lamp?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

@@Hangs4Fun Unfortunately not, but that would be a GREAT idea!

[@lagosinsider]

Hi Caleb, What mount did you put the light on at 1:46?

[@ParsclickTV]

I genuinely think your channel is so much better in terms of pure information than any other million subscribed channels out there.

[@DemetriosLevi]

I wasn't totally convinced until you showed how you can color match from your camera...freaking amazing!

[@emsvisuals5580]

Relax

[@DemetriosLevi]

@@emsvisuals5580 you must be that one guy at any social standing who tells someone to calm down the when they show the slightest bit of human emotion lmao

[@laurentl714]

Demetrios Levi - Get a life! Nothing freaking amazing here just some added convenience. That’s it. Relax.

[@emsvisuals5580]

@@DemetriosLevi Didn't I just tell you to relax?

[@DemetriosLevi]

@@emsvisuals5580 I don't know. I can't read.

[@Bigjobrob]

Just got this as a gift and after messing with it for a couple minutes I watched your video and you brought me up to speed in 10 minutes, thanks!

[@CreativeRyan]

I always wanna redo my videos after watching you man 😂 Very in-depth, cool video dude

[@A1Bokeh]

How you think I feel?!

[@VizwayMedia]

A1Bokeh - 😂 All of us bro...all of us

[@HendrikMorkel]

I'm so psyched about the Disclosure at the beginning of the video

[@DaveDugdaleColorado]

Oh I like the color picker feature!

[@Hangs4Fun]

Same here Dave (love your channel btw). I would add that it would be nice if the color picker let you use either the exact color or the complementary color from the color wheel :-) Have a great day Dave, I hope swimming competitions are going well

[@DroneQueenGQ]

The most trusted reviewer for video lights and much more! Thanks, Love from Saudi Arabia!

[@aaronroberts6094]

I just bought these and used them all over my horror short film set. I even used them as an accent full light to fake a practical that was OS, best purchase I’ve made this year

[@TayTriesThings]

I was under the impression i could use this light as my keylight, thank you for clarifying! you saved me some $$

[@ScaryAF_Entertainment]

Those are some awesome little lights! I was expecting the price to be higher! Great video as usual!

[@geraldundone]

I've been enjoying these new a-roll shots in the new studio. Lookin' good, bud!

[@veronikak8469]

The cadence of your voice creates a very nice ambience! Info useful as well :)

[@jamskof]

thankyou for actually demonstrating its uses and not just saying "this is my favourite light" great work caleb! its not bright but like you say, its good for subtle accents

[@ejandreavlogs]

Thank you for such a great breakdown, we’ve just invested in one and soon to be several more lol it’s really cool! 🙌🏼💯🙌🏾

[@DatrysiadMedia]

That colour matching, that right there was the thing that peaked my interest. Product videography ooooofffff

[@CheeseOnEverything]

wow thats some crazy lighting, ive been using 3 m9's for my studio, might get one of these for product shoot

[@SamHolland]

THAT IS INSAAAAAANE!!! The colour picker feature has just blown my mind! Deffo on my Christmas list! haha

[@Subverttech4]

Was hoping to find something like this. I had found a light for $130 that can change colors as well but not as much fine tuning like intensity and saturation. This is perfect!

[@KankukanAiki]

A really great video. May I ask you if the APP for Android is avaible or not?

[@ThisOLmaan]

that little square in creating all that Light, wow very cool

[@davidmaher3127]

Fair play, 1st review that mentions OUTPUT...yes , my god its so straight forward, tk you for the info I required, other reviewers watch this guy ☘️☝️

[@crisalida2008]

Thanks for your video. Let me know. Which one is better for green screen, Aputure or Falconeyes F7?

[@Hankboomer]

cool video, just a question, what kind of tripid or stand matches this light ?

[@jambononi]

For me, I love the idea, but struggle to think when I would use almost any of the features on a daily basis. I wonder how many people buy it and almost never really use it? I've found a 300dmkii and a 120d with an aputure f7 isn't enough for some interview setups (depending on what I'm trying to do) which surprised me, so I always find these tiny lights are quite a big investment, because you would need at least 4 of them to put them to any significant use, which is already getting into £400

[@StiickeeBoi]

What do you recommend for using as a main light source on camera for a wedding?

[@ScottLeeOfficialWebsite]

Thank you for the informative video! 😄👍🏻 What brand is the white table you shot the SSD drive product on?

[@SandersMedia]

I NEED this. Only question: can you use it while charging if you're going to be leaving it on all day?

[@lawrenceatienza]

Picking it up just for the FX mode.

[@XILLEKILL]

Loved the video! Im wondering what tripods you were using to hold the lights?

[@stromnessian]

Great review. I just bought one and I love it!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Just grabbed this mc light by aputure im amazed with how well it works

[@cameracravings3216]

Ah man your killing me! So many great lights, I just want to get all of them 😂 another great video very detailed and concisely delivered 👌

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

Is it the best light if you want your face to look good with no harsh shadows which create wrinkles?

[@JamieFenn]

Ive just never felt like lights with built in batteries have been very attractive to me... they won't last the in the long run I don't think. Epic little light though!

[@leticiali]

I considered this and agree about the longevity issue. However other LED lights require additional purchases of batteries (eg. V-Plate, Sony NP etc.) so the built-in li-ion battery is like a freebie. Also this can be run off USB power banks too, so I think even if the internal battery dies, it'll still work. Questions is... Does anybody know if there is any good power bank that is made of steel that this sucker can magnetically attach to?

[@FeedbackWrench]

Always helpful, good pace, great details, LOVE YOUR WORK MAN!!!!

[@bratsmovies17]

Let me know when they release the portal gun

[@themikereda]

Oh dang, the MC RGB LED? And it’s a USB-C QI MC RGB WW LED with CCT HSI FX functions, BT and a high CRI?! Sold!

[@TarekMidani]

All the keywords

[@MattJacques]

Acronyms FTW!

[@bruhdabones]

Mike Reda not IPX rated? No deal!

[@miikmar]

@@bruhdabones who cares about ipx ratings.. not a good deal because no EX ratings!

[@bruhdabones]

Marco M what’s that

[@RikkiRockettsLegendTripping]

These look great! Do you like the Lume Cube line?

[@seyeakinwande]

Thank you for this video! What stand are you using for the lights?

[@omegamanGXE]

He’s using the ligma

[@arkahnz]

Is the overall performance and features better than the Luxli Viola?

[@corrbox2]

Thanks for your review. Very interesting source of movie lighting. Interesting presentation. I'm most likely going to your presentation a few times. Bravo!

[@TheRealityTwister]

Looking for something I can use on my stage for light behind chairs.. would this do it

[@daniellee4551]

Thanks for the video. What would you recommend for key light with similar features ?

[@victormultanen1981]

thank you very much for detailed and entertaining explanation of RGBlight features! I appreciate it a lot.

[@mark83175]

You have a very nice round head. Must be why you’re very smart and informative on lighting, photography etc.

[@joshuachubbphotography]

Do you think the mc is good if you want to do night time street portraits?

[@johnrobinsoncagasca3688]

What kind of backdrop can be lighted like that? Pvc? Nylon? Muslin?

[@DanielHoang]

This video sold me on your KZbin desk. What a great setup.

[@geekindakitchen]

I love the fact you said you can’t use it as a key light, that’s kind of what it was recommended to me for

[@omegamanGXE]

What’s a key light

[@daltonbclay]

The FX setting is so fun and crazy I love it. Great review!

[@hitrecmedia]

You are saying at 0:22 that "Aputure sent two of this units for review" but they your video description says "No gear was supplied to me for this video." I suppose it's just an oversight. Thanks for the video. Does it really last 2h at 100% ?

[@escape_europe_official]

These Lights are awesome! I use this product for my commercial shoots, and i am very happy.

[@letsdirect2769]

Is there a cheaper version of this that is just as powerful and bright, but focuses more on the flame effect. That is really all that I need here.

[@andrewnibbi]

I mean, if all you need is a flame effect, you could buy a crapton of electric candles on Amazon for like $20 which will probably give you more light. Or, y’know, but some candles. If you don’t need RGB, don’t get these lights.

[@nikolatodorov3501]

Can you please share what light you use to light yourself in the video ? I am looking for constant light for photo portraits (not video) - any suggestions ?

[@Tom-ff8cv]

Does M9 have a similar diffuser like the MC? If not, is the diffuser that comes with the M9 pretty decent? Thanks!

[@WangleLine]

Just bought one, it's such an awesome light!

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

Is it the best light if you want your face to look good with no harsh shadows which create wrinkles?

[@BibiCameron]

Wow this are awesome for photography.

[@marco.transform]

@DSLR Video Shooter would this light be good to use as a hairlight?

[@djp5014]

Can you use these lights for flash photography as well?

[@MR-nu8kj]

Which is app for this we can use ...plz lets me know

[@nemisis4804MaddLabsTv]

I'm definitely getting this light!!!!! thank you!!!!! You've helped me along the way and i appreciate your videos.

[@JenineComito]

I have a neewer 16 inch ring I also do have A tiny tiny Aputure MC But I want to use aputure MC light as a fill light What angle should I put the aputure MC light at sorry new to all this🤔

[@MedTHCOntario]

Where do you get your light stands? And the rigging for them?

[@Adriscreationsphotography]

Is this a good small light for night photography?

[@dianeschuller]

Very well explained and really appreciate your detail on its use.

[@cengizcoskun4594]

Hey can you give me a tipp for a mini led with long battery life thx.

[@za7954]

What do you think about the power of ths light?

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Just to get this straight, RGBWW is 5 LEDs? Is this for more accurate capture of color of objects being lit?

[@JohnOsCreations]

Thanks for the video. Can this light be mounted on a dslr camera?

[@SimplestUsername]

Is there a way to have it turn on and off automatically when it receives and looses power?

[@AnthonyMerryman]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS LIGHT! Saw them demo it at VidSummit. Definitely picking one up!

[@notaturkey2607]

Does it stay on when plugged into the a wall outlet?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Yep!

[@MisterSkraetsch]

Hi there. Thanks for your video. How would you MOUNT it on to a dji osmo mobile 3? Thanks

[@pinang1]

Would you recommend MC RGB or F7? I'm getting lights for my kit to make short films mainly. I want only 2 lights (I know it's not much but money...). First will be Amaran 100x with soft box and second one I'm torn between MCRGB and F7. I should add MC RGB is about 30% more expensive than F7 where I am.

[@BDESAI777]

Sir What Mic Lav you use. Please suggest

[@vahidamini1863]

Thanks....✌

[@joelaber6979]

Very professional and informative vid!! #thanks

[@nikkop]

How do you guys charge your Aputure MCs? Are you just using power banks or is it safe to use the USB cord plugged into a power outlet?

[@imtriinsight_jingwu9880]

intersting. Wondering if the MC lights could be as good as lighting the green screen for headshot interview/presentation.

[@ibrahimodesigner3066]

Really awesome review man , Thanks!

[@nabetse1999]

How resistant are these to drops?

[@ReelHooking]

Great video as always. You said you were gonna put amazing content when you would move to your studio and thats exactly what you are doing.

[@RavioliButNotReally]

Is it fine leaving it on(while charging)at night? Want to try it as a night lamp

[@philvfilms]

If you could only buy one would it be this or the yn360 rgb? What would get the most use day to day?

[@gravitymediapro]

You’ve convinced me as well. Have you thought of any creative stand-based magnetic mounting options, for example: a backlight? Thank you!

[@Lakefilms]

Where did you find the app? I tried to find it and had no luck.

[@sharko6579]

I was contemplating buying it and now after watching I neeeed this in my life

[@PaulHarwood856]

Hey Caleb, Is it possible to use the light while it's charging? Either through cables or wireless? Thanks for making this video. I dig your content. - Paul

[@AndrewReddCinematographer]

I'd love to know the same thing.

[@JulianBendig]

Haven't tried USB C charging yet, but it's limited to 40% brightness while qi charging

[@PaulHarwood856]

@@JulianBendig Thanks Julian! - Paul

[@timfarmer4836]

Great video! How many of these lights do you think you need to colour the background for one person using a panoramic background? I have seperate lights to light the person. Watched your video on vinyl backgrounds, which was also SUPER helpful. Cheers

[@imh3r3now1]

Love the light in principle, but after getting it, it seems like you can't use it while charging? This seems really dumb...I just want a continuous light...

[@teenawatkiatchaiyakorn1450]

Very good review! I have some questions. Does it suit to use as a key light for teaching video? I would like to buy some lights that can use for a teaching video but not so expensive and fit in small space. Can I use it while charging?

[@Future979]

Not for key light but u can use for hair light and hide ur car dashboard for quality image

[@teenawatkiatchaiyakorn1450]

@@Future979 Thank you

[@AndrewMurphyFilms]

Dope! Definitely getting some of these! Will be fun to add colours!

[@erikleypoldt8275]

Could be used for macro photography?

[@johnchapman1231]

big question is the case plastic or metal

[@MrAwesomeTony]

WOW, it is really amazing and clicks all of the keywords (USB-C/QI, RGB, BT FTW) I am looking for. AND it is under $100...

[@grad-dd9zj]

hello caleb. thank you for the video. question: can you turn them on/off with the app? i see myself constantly turn my al-mx and m9 off to safe batteries when i use them. so it would be nice to control this by the app as well.

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

Which is the best light if you want your face to look good with no harsh shadows which create wrinkles?

[@omegamanGXE]

Best light for that is the Ligma

[@andyuxd]

Caleb any issues with these via the app? I can't seem to control them (consistently) when they have USB power going into them. The app allows me to adjust the INT value, but the lights stay off. Sometimes they stay on... If I unplug, they function OK.

[@jeffm9227]

I shoot overhead camera mounted knot tying videos. Can I get by with one of these or would I need two to address shadows created by hand movement? Or is not a great choice because it's not bright enough?

[@ReelNicePics]

Can you leave the light on and charge it at the same time?