Aputure Light Storm COB Lights | Which One Should You Buy?

[@TylerEdwards]

What’s your favorite light? Comment below!

[@threefoldtv]

Can't go wrong with Aputure's ecosystem! The 300d mark ii has been our workhorse for quite some time now. With all the attachments available for it, it's like the swiss army knife of lighting! Who knew a Bowens mount could go beyond the photography world? So handy!

[@TylerEdwards]

Preach!!!! I freaking love the 300DII! Thanks for dropping by 🤘

[@EUROSCI]

Excellent explanation. I haven't seen anything like this online. Well done!

[@TylerEdwards]

Definitely need to make an update to this because so much more has been added to the lineup!

[@theseventh2609]

Looks like you're out of breath. I end up feeling out of breath watching you man 🙃 ! Love your content, it's 🔥

[@ScottBalkum]

600D is by far my favorite.

[@TylerEdwards]

Same! Though, in their entire lineup of lights, it’s a hard choice between the 600 and the Nova. Thanks for dropping by Scott!

[@DIMITRISEMENIC]

I've spent the last hour on your channel. Very nice job!

[@TylerEdwards]

Thank you!! I really appreciate it!

[@romedschatzer3180]

You are telling all the important stuff. I love it!

[@TylerEdwards]

I try!

[@MomentMediaSW]

I am going to slowly invest in the Aputure Ecosystem. My train of thought is: 2x 300D's, 2x 60X's, 1x 600D, 1x Nova. What do you think about that list? Would you consider the 120D as a missing piece or is it generally not really needed if you have the others?

[@MomentMediaSW]

For context, i own a video production company, working in commercials, narrative and music videos. And also, i forgot the Aputure MC kit with 12 lights.

[@TylerEdwards]

That is definitely a great kit! I’d say the 120 isn’t necessary with that lineup.

[@KevinReyesDP]

Great info here!! Awesome video Ty!

[@TylerEdwards]

Thanks man!!

[@teojara8488]

Awesome Channel Tyler!!!

[@TylerEdwards]

Thank you!!

[@GripTips]

that shirt tho! AYYYYYY!

[@TylerEdwards]

Ayyyyyy!!!

[@greyspaniard]

He got that Grip Tips drip!

[@NickNick-nq4ue]

How do you think? 600d and two 300dii’s or 600d with two 300x’s ?

[@Nypics]

I prefer the ‘d’ versions- more power is always a nice option- & gels are cheap/ easy/ flexible !

[@TylerEdwards]

Definitely gotta love the higher output!

[@TommyCallaway]

that shirt is fire

[@TylerEdwards]

Fact

[@KevinReyesDP]

Love the light info here, but still curious on ewhther I should buy an Easyrig or not...

[@TylerEdwards]

I wouldn’t want anyone to pressure you, but you should. Maybe 2. As they say, two is one and one is none. Treat yoself

[@Justin_Allen]

"I'm not Ted and I can't go that long" Other than this completely out of context quote, great review!! I have several of their lights and as far as quality and ease of use, I love them. I am really waiting on the LS60x light to be released for my next one.

[@TylerEdwards]

Lol thanks man! Can’t wait to pick up a 60X!

[@YoussefHallouly]

I'm curious to know since you made that video have you used or bought the LS 60D ?

[@TylerEdwards]

Yes! I have the LS 60D and it is a fantastic light. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6jIenapi7mBgMk

[@broseworks9502]

I just ordered the 100D. I want the 200D as well. Thoughts? Great Video!!!

[@TylerEdwards]

I think the amaran line is going to be extremely popular. They look like fantastic lights. Aputure is doing great things!

[@pizzomedia7261]

Great video. Have you had any color issues with mixing the Daylight only lights with the x-series light? I’ve heard color issues will occur mixing the two, especially if you’re trying to match temp on them. Any thoughts? Thanks

[@jamespowellfilms]

Great video! Thanks for breaking down the line of lights and I appreciate the comparison to old school lights. I bought a two pack of 120D's last year coming over from some 1k Lowel Pro tungsten soft boxes. I love LED lights, but the 120D's were no where close to the output I had. We started doing a lot more on location shooting and I noticed the 120D's can't keep up with like our churches huge lobby windows. Do you think I should budget next year for a 300Dii or just go full in on a 600D?

[@TylerEdwards]

Thanks for watching! Definitely go for the 600D Pro. You’ll never complain about having too much output 😎

[@taylorhaase2370]

Hey Tyler, I just picked up a Senheiser MKE 600. I looked at the rode NTG5 but it didn't quite meet my budget and im very sad about not getting it. I have a BMPCC6k and was wondering how the Senheiser does with the BMPCC pre-amps?

[@reelweaver]

Hey Tyler, thank you for you amazing review. I just got the 200x and 300x. I am quite happy how well the 200x is performing how ever its so close to the 300x that (besides the fact of longer cable, battery mount, carry bag, remote and dmx control) its really as good as the 300x. Its maybe. maybe a more homogen light that creats better shadows (i recognized this also) but: I m about to give the 300x back and get a 300d 2 instead. The Idea was to have diversity in a strong and a stronger bi color light, not one in well budget the other in studio built quality. Which is nice, but the 300d 2 is also like this. So bascially my issue is, that I don't wanne do a mistake. Like do I really need that extra power? I had one SL 150w Neewer before. That was always limiting me. Now I have the little brighter (almost silent) 200x which questions me if maybe anyways both wont run at full power. So maybe its more clever to have two bi color 200w and 300w instead of 200w bi and 300w day. Like I wanne become more precise in terms of colorcorrection....but than I think maybe its better to have the availabilty of that extra output of the 300d II. Issue: Two Amaran 200x are not possible since I am so happy to even got one :D and I need the Lights for projects immediatly so just the option: 300x vs 300d 2 working to gether with 200x. Thank you so much for your time and I would highly appreciate your thoughts on this. Sometimes you just need expericence to qualify the value. Like DMX wouldnt be a value for me. Noise strongly is, precision also. :)

[@TylerEdwards]

Extra output for sure! I use my daylight fixtures way more than my bi-color fixtures. 300d would be my vote. If your budget allows, the non pro 600d would be even better

[@reelweaver]

@@TylerEdwards thank you so much for your quick reply. Will change it!

[@reelweaver]

@@TylerEdwards Feedback: I changed it and I am impressed. The 300D 2 is 40-50% brighter than the 300x. I already miss that carbon features on the power station (honestly not kidding) but everything else is nearly the same just it has 40% more power (I think thats why its also not that smooth dimmable, which you can change whith the dimming curve to make it smoother but I didnt needed that at 1-10% on the 300X) But thats all! Like these are very much just figures. Do I need that smooooth dimmable feature? Or is smooth enough? For sure it doesnt count. The biggest minus is the missing Bi color Feature. but well if thats the compromise for 40% more power I will always go for the 300d II. Big thank you for your Video and Knwoledge. Would probably have struggled or didnt know the D2 is so much stronger. My Bi Color Solution: I got the Aputure Dome 2 which has a Gel Filter. I will use some Gel filters to push the Light down to 3200K if needed and adjust the bi color to this. This will take of maybe 20-40% of the power, but in all other cases I have more benefits. Did I say thank you? Thank you!!

[@visionizer]

Hi Tyler! What light stands would you recommend for the 300X?

[@nickminderman7380]

Was the Nova lighting you for this

[@TylerEdwards]

Sure was! Nova through 6x6 magic cloth

[@nickminderman7380]

Heck yea. As I mentioned I just got mine and love it. Also just got the 300dii but wondering if I should swap for the 300x. I do have 4 pavo tubes 30c so I guess my color is covered. Maybe I’ll keep the 300dii. Anyway loving your videos

[@TylerEdwards]

Thanks so much! And ya the nova is awesome. I picked up the 300DII first and then got a 300X. I definitely like having the higher output and still think it was a better choice to get that first. But now with the 600D, now I just want another 600D hahaha

[@eriklinde]

@@TylerEdwards super nice video, is magic cloth a brand or just a generic term? Would like to try it but not sure where I can buy it!!

[@BayBoyFilms]

Thanks for the breakdown

[@naychaavgpho735]

Hey Tyler great content as always! Quick question I’m in the market for a light and I’m leaning towards aputure system . I will be doing onsite interviews and I’m guessing a 120d ii would be perfect. Or should I grab the 300dii to overpower possible lights from a window ? I appreciate your time and response

[@TylerEdwards]

300DII definitely if you can stretch your budget a little more!

[@naychaavgpho735]

@@TylerEdwards thanks for the quick reply! I’ll most likely use the 120d as a second light / fill light for my kit. Thanks again

[@TylerEdwards]

Great option! For the price, it may be worth looking in to a couple LS60D’s to pair with the 300dii instead of the 120DII.

[@naychaavgpho735]

@@TylerEdwards yes you’re right good idea!

[@redvelvet8828]

Well done. Thank you!

[@TylerEdwards]

Thank you!

[@ShangleLP]

On hand of the thumbnail I thought this was a video from aputure

[@TylerEdwards]

Well I'll take that any day! Thanks!

[@ShangleLP]

@@TylerEdwards 😊😁

[@aleksandarbozic4461]

Just take the second look of this video, it's a shame to have such a low viewing.

[@TylerEdwards]

🙏🙏🙏

[@marcusreid8945]

Slow down when you're talking. All i hear is you taking shallow breaths to keep up with the pace. Just really distracting