LED Lights BETTER than Speedlights for Night Portraits?! | Amaran 60D & 60X
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- This video breaks down the Amaran 60D and 60X for night portraits. Here I use LED lights for amazing portraits during the night. The question is, which one is better for night portraits? LED Lights or Speedlights? Big thanks to my friend Marco Jilpas for recording the BTS video footage and Adrian for assisting last minute.
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Love it Eli! Thank you for sharing
You are so welcome!
Excellent information! This video is full of real-world talk for photogs of different skill levels. Big thumbs up 👍🏽
Thanks Ruben I appreciate it!
Thanks Eli, it's great content because I am just starting to learn lighting techniques and you explain things so well. Much appreciated!
Thank you, Lisa! If you have any questions, I'm happy to help ❤️
@@EliInfante I do have a question. If using a speedlight on camera (example: Godox V1 w/diffuser attached) can you get a similar look to the portraits? I realize it won't be the same. Many areas I shoot in don't allow off camera flash/equipment....so no umbrellas or softboxes. Any suggestions?
If you bounce off a white wall you can get similar results.
@Eli Infante Again, thank for the helpful tips!
Looks nice. I’m sticking with speed lights. In the overall, their advantages outweigh any disadvantages. Thanks for another perspective.
I'm doing the same! It's all about options 😁
i just saw your photos on instagram and here I am to see the amaran led review. Tnx for sharing
Thank you for tuning in! 😁
I needed this! I’m here from the BTS group. Thank you sincerely for sharing.
Thanks for coming by Daniel! Have a wonderful day :)
Learning so much thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for another great video, your AwMazing 📸🫵🏽
Thanks Mike!
I’m new to lighting. So, definitely interested in getting creative lighting and think LED is the way to go. Thanks heaps for this video.
You're welcome
😁
nice work, Great Info
Thanks Donald! Have a great day! 😬
Finalmentw um video esclarecedor pra nois brasileiros, tinha minhas duvidas em relacao a esse led e essas amostras de ensaio me fizeram querer ele, principalmente pela bateria em externa
Like the built in Bowen mount, looks like a good tool to have for run and gun at light..
Oh heck yeah, for sure!
I love my strobes especially for daylight work but I'm really loving these shots so I'm definitely going to pick up a few for night work.
You should! It makes it way easier!
@@EliInfante I'm definitely thinking about it.
The videography at 2:43 with the arrow going from bokeh to focus was a nice touch.
These lights seem nice as well.
Haha yes! 😁
@@EliInfante would this be a good light to hook up the Westcott optical spot too?
I would be more confident with a more powerful light.
LED light for me since I always love seeing different output ahead of time
Its seriously a game changer! I'm looking forward to using LED more in the future.
@@EliInfante helpful video and great results. Have you ever tried Rotolight LEDs?
@@sandraamato6004 Thank you, Sandra! No, I haven't tried them out. What about you?
@@EliInfante no Eli, I have not. I am beginning my journey, from a 20 year hiatus; i started years ago with film . 6 years ago I got Nikon D7200 that I have tooled around with inconsistently, I have a sigma art f1.8 18-35 (my only really good lens), reflectors, 1 umbrella , 1 flash that has to be triggered via camera flash, a bit limiting. I want to get a mirrorless but decided I should probably just use what I have and practice. However , a used mirrorless and new flashes/strobe is tempting. Rotolights look pretty awesome. Jason Lanier uses them and creates beautiful images with those. I am impressed with your work and those images you captured with these LEDS. Please share any equipment advice. I feel like I have to relearn everything 😂😂 Are you planning workshops on the East Coast, maybe NJ.
I may do another workshop in Chicago. My friend really wants me to go to New York.
That’s awesome, pretty much the only reason I couldn’t do night shoots is because usually the model lights that came with my strobe were too weak. This will change everything.
It’s a great option to have 🙌🏻
@@EliInfante Ive seen several reviews saying that these were not bright enough for photography. But they look great on your video. Is there something I am missing? Would two of these be powerful enough for headshots in a studio if you were shooting at f8 vs f1.2??
@@mikem6796 Photography outdoors only at night they'll work
@@EliInfante Studio? Are they good for video work? How is the fan noise? Thanks.
Nicely done! Great info for night shooting but do you think they are strong enough to use during the day when the sun is tough to beat and cant wait for golden hour?
So, to sum up, ONLY use this light if you have an expensive 1.2 lens. Useless for f4 and over?
Great vid! Just curious. What power where the lights set at in conjunction to the camera settings you displayed?
I believe less than 50% power.
Orrrrrrrrrra! 💯😝
TODO EL PEDO!
Jefe, I'm all into lighting right now. It's like you read my mind 😁
Pls do a review on rotolight aeos 2 too .. its super amazing as well .. prefer aeos until now , but surely will try the apurture one
If they send me a review unit I would love to!
@rotolight
Excelente. A question: the fans is silent or noisy? A need for still and video/film.
It has a little bit of noise but shouldn't be noticeable for video.
I want to step from speed light to strobe light, saved enough to get Godox AD200. But my father needs video light for his contents. Can I able to get by (in photography stand point) if I buy the 60D? If I fire my speedlight (Godox TT600) with amaran 60d as modelling lamp, will it make any difference?
I have 2 options in front of me.
1. Buy amaran 60D or Godox ml60. Can use outdoor and indoor.
2. Godox SL60 & SK400ii strobe. Cannot use in outdoors.
Quick question? For the photoshot in the video you’re using both light the AMARAN 60D and 60X one of them is on the tripod and other handling by one your guys right ?
That is correct :)
Thoughts on using these for studio headshots instead of strobes/speed lights? Are they bright enough?
Oh yes for sure! These are great in the studio 😁
Which Sony NP-F series battery do you buy ? You have a link ? Also, and important, how long batteries last ?
I havent done the study on how long they last. The batteries I bought were from Amazon.
What is duration of the batteries when you shoot? For the pictures you showed us, are you using it at 100%?
I wasn't a t 100% for night portraits. Its difficult to talk about battery life because it depends on how much power output.
Wow I’m sold. But guess what else gets dilated?
I'm sold on you daddy!
Can you please make a video on how you create your frequency separation action, dodge and burn and also how to get get rid of dark knuckle and knee. Thank you 🙏🏾
I have two tutorials on my channel that cover that.
@@EliInfante Can you please direct me to them 🙏🏿
Have you heard of/tried the Lights in Motion Stella Pro lights?? I’d LOVE your opinion compared to these!
I've never tried them before! I'll look into it today, Laurie. Have a great day! 😁
@@EliInfante that’s be awesome!!!
What’s the battery life when you did your night shoot with these products?
That's something I didn't test enough to say. Give me some more time so that I can give you an answer. 😁
Sir suggest a studio light or a light kit for beginners like me which I should buy to start my journey towards professional celebrity fashion photographer. I have already bought a canon m50 camera and a 50mm lens.
If you want a continuous light the Arman are great! If you want a strobe the Westcott FJ200 is great too!
@@EliInfante thank you sir
un saludo desde Casablanca... mil gracias por compartir contenido de tanta calidad... haber si te animas a hacer videos en espanol ... un abrazo
any chance you can do a comparison to the godox vl150?
Not likely as I don't own the Godox vl150.
Curious what type of NP-F batteries did you use?
These were the batteries I used. Powerextra 4 Pack Batteries and... www.amazon.com/dp/B08PBJ9GHX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
May I ask what brightness setting (on the Amaran) you used during the shoot?
I believe it was power 30%
@@EliInfante Oh wow. Not even close to full power and bright enough. Todo el pedo.
Thanks. Ordered one.
Any audible noise when recording video? These are really compact.
I was thinking the same thing, if minimal this would be a game changer!
It's minimal. You can watch other videos on UA-cam that highlight that question. 😁
It's not loud at all 😁
So were you unable to use the 60X as a key light because of the power limitations?
I was able to for sure.
Hi what powers were the lights at for the nighttime shoot?
This was around 30% if I'm not mistaken.
Can you compare modeling light between ad 300pro with 60d/x which on brighter?
60D for sure! You also have more versatility as you can dim it from 0-100.
@@EliInfante do you think 60dx can be used also during the day vs. ad 300pro?
@@EliInfante thx bro 😊😊😊
@@EliInfante Hi, do you mean that is not possible to dim the 60x?
Did you need to use high iso? I assume you were shooting wide aperture.
Not really its really depends on your ambient exposure in the environment😀.
Did u ever push power up to maximum in this clip??
Nope
✌...
hi Eli, next workshop date?
It will be in Ohio July 15th.
@@EliInfante how do I register, your webpage does not have anything of that date?
Why not use multiple LED lights instead of speed lights? I mean like the small portable/panel LEDs that you could easily position or move around.
Great point! I did use multiple LED lights for a couple of shots 😁
The Amaran 60 links in the description aren't working apparently 🤔
I need to double check! Thank you
can it handle u think a 36" modifier ?
Yes 😁
Could you use this with a beauty dish?
That's what I used for the shoot.
@@EliInfante thank you …
If I buy where can I get the explanation?
Explanation of what Baraa?
What power levels did you have the 60d on as a key light? Any thoughts on 60d vs 60x for night portraits if you only have one?
Anywhere between 30-60% during this shoot.
@@EliInfante Awesome thanks! And what do you think about 60d vs 60x?
@@MattyFein If you need to change color temperature, go with 60x.
you didnt mention that the price is amazing
Hahaha true! Price is amazing! 😁
@@EliInfante Great vid and info, as usual for you, Eli. How much do the batteries and any necessary battery module or plate add to the cost of using these lights? I can't determine from the video which specific batteries you were using and the Adorama page isn't clear, either.
I'm guessing us mere mortals with 1.8 lenses would be up around 1200+ ISO given the same shooting scenario?
Not at all! Depends on your shutter speed as well.
I enjoy your videos, but seriously, Eli, how does "todo el pedo" translate into English? Does it really mean what I think it does, or is something being lost in the translation?
The Whole Shabang
@@EliInfante Aha! That's more like what I expected it meant; however, Google's Spanish-to-English translator renders the expression as "all the fart." LOL Something is definitely Iost in the translation. I vote for your meaning 8) Keep up the great videos!
@@frank1crayon thank you, Frank! Have a wonderful day 😁
Now you are cooking with Oil!
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you didn't answer your question in the video . you just said it depends on your workflow , cool video though
Yes, if I'm doing night portraits and I need one light, then LED lights. If I need to do multiple lights for creative set up, then speedlights 😁
todo el pedo!! jajajaja
Hahaha thanks Miguel!