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Amaran 100D Photography Lighting, 100W Daylight Balanced LED (5600K), Eight Light Effects, Brightness 0-100% adjustable, Led Video Light, Light for Photography They keep it simple with the main aspect of the product providing high-quality lighting for all users but maintaining acceptable build quality and minimal features to justify its low price. I think this is fantastic for all of the solo shooters out there. Rather than having to get up each time you need to add more light you simply select the light on the app and with a swipe of your finger you’re all set. It’s hard to find fault with there being so many affordable LED options these days – a win-win for filmmakers to be sure. Given the cost of the Amaran 100d and 200d, they may become the new entry fixture for filmmakers with the Aputure 120d, 300d, and 600d Pro lines holding a place on the wish list for when need and opportunity arise.
Speaking of light modifiers, I absolutely love the inclusion of the Bowens mount which allows you to use a multitude of different light modifiers such as the Light Dome II above or a litany of third party light accessories. Aputureis aimed towards high-end users and professionals who want the best lighting system to aid them in their productions. Amaran,on the other hand, is for the newcomer to the video/photography space, online content creators and even streamers who need an affordable option that can provide a clean light source without spending hundreds of dollars. I grabbed a few measurements on my Sekonic C-700U Spectrometer to see how accurately the Amaran 100d handled color temp (kelvin) and output (lx) from a distance of 3 ft and with the included reflector attached. Here are my readings with a target of 5600K: Amaran 100d Sekonic C-700U results. Image Credit: Graham Sheldon In 2014, the Aputure we now know and love was founded, and if you thought Aputure was just a form of misspelt branding like Lyft, the name combines the words “ aperture” and “ future.”The 200d S’s 48V DC power input grants the color accurate LED light with the flexibility of both AC and battery power options. Use two Gold or V-Mount batteries with the Aputure 2-Bay Battery Power Station* or the included AC Power Supply for seamless workflows across all shooting environments.
The Amaran 100d is a daylight point-source LED fixture with stunning brightness and wireless Bluetooth app control. Meet the perfect light for content creators, interviews, portrait photography, and video production. By using the latest COB technology from Amaran, the 100d is able to output a powerful 39,500 lux at 1 meter using the 55° Hyper-Reflector while remaining incredibly compact. Universal Bowens Mount. Transform the quality of your light with the included 55º Hyper Reflector or a variety of accessories. The amaran 100d is a daylight point-source LED fixture with stunning brightness, Sidus Link app control, and compatibility with optical modifiers. Whether used in the studio or for on-the-go content creation, the amaran 100d provides the ultimate portable and lightweight light for content creators, interviews, studio filmmaking, portrait photography, and video production. The overall output of 41500 lx at 3 ft is about double that of the 100d — which makes sense. 5422K with a target of 5600K is also excellent. Okay, Amaran series, now you’ve really got my attention. A visual medium requires visual methods. Master the art of visual storytelling with our FREE video series on directing and filmmaking techniques.The main differences come down to build quality, CRI, and options to control the light. The Amaran 100d, as an example, uses a hard plastic material as its housing, while the Aputure 120d uses aluminium. One of these fixtures will survive much more wear and tear than the other (hint, it’s the aputure).
Update: Please keep in mind that a lx reading is not the only indicator of overall output. A tighter beam angle also contributes to a larger lx reading, so you’ll want to keep the beam angle in mind when comparing fixtures. Image Credit: Graham Sheldon / CineD Who is the Amaran 100d and 200d for? Not only have they perfected the product quality in both build and performance, but they have also gained a reputation for outstanding connectivity and building an eco-system that allows all Aputure products to work together efficiently. Sidus Link enables users to connect to each one of their Aputure products remotely, allowing them to have complete control over multiple devices and link them to all be producing the same colour temperature and power output or tell each unit a different parameter of options depending on placement within the scene. The Lightdome SE is more compact and pairs well with the less substantial yoke on the Amaran 100d and 200d. More details on the new Lightdome SE can be found here. Image Credit: Graham Sheldon / CineD Conclusion The Amaran 100d is a daylight point-source LED fixture with stunning brightness and wireless Bluetooth app control. Meet the perfect light for content creators, interviews, portrait photography, and video production.The Amaran 100d has a CRI of 95, and the Aputure 120D has a CRI of 97. The difference between a light with a CRI of 80 vs 90 will be extremely apparent. And a light with a CRI of 95 will perform notably better than one with 90. The jump from 95 to 97 is only incremental, and we would need to be in a specific setup for it to become quite apparent. However, that being said, a 97 CRI is ultimately better and preferable than a light that has a 95 CRI. Featuring an all-new dual-blue LED chipset design, the 100d S has improved spectral continuity to achieve stunning spectral reproduction of an ultra-high SSI (D56) of 86, a 19% increase in SSI from its predecessor. The 100d S also features super
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