I have been receiving a lot of questions about the fan noise of the 200d. There is indeed sound when the fan is running to keep the fixture cool. How much this sound will effect your production depends on the size of your space and how close the fixture is to your audio capture. As of right now there is no way to shut the fan off or limit its intensity, but Aputure has stated that an update will be coming soon to add fan control. This update will be done via Sidus Link, so no hardware replacements or modifications will be needed. No word on how much control we will have, but good on them for addressing this concern!
Bro your the man! Really good review! Slight correction in your comment here was *affect* and not *effect* but that super minor. Solid review though man!
Thank you so much for doing the softbox test! I don’t know why so many reviewers only seem to measure the light intensity either barebulb or with a reflector dish, and think that it accurately reflects the total output of the light. Diffusing the light in a controlled softbox is the best way to get an accurately comparable reading on total output. All of these LED lights have a focussing lens over the COB, resulting in different light spreads or levels of hotspots. Hotspots are a negative, but manufacturers are actively moving towards designing their lights with them, because then they can claim higher lux readings.
Subbed! Best review of the amaran 200d so far, and there are quite of them out there, congrats! Only thing I miss is a readout of shooting the 200d,300dii with reflector dish through a diffusion sheet. And bouncing the 200d/300d with reflector into a white wall/bounce board. And finally the 200d/300d with the aputure spotlight.
thank you. yours was the only review that answered my burning questions about the Amaran paired with the fresnel attachment. Apurture advertises that the mount is compatible, but they never go beyond that.
Great video. Man, I wish you would have measured the lights bare COB. This is the only way to be able to compare true output. The soft box test helps though. It appears that the 300dII is not even half a stop brighter as it should be. I also wish you would have filmed yourself with each light so we could see skin tone. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it. I considered doing the bare bulb test, but that really just gives you numbers. I wanted the tests to be a bit more "real world". I agree I could have filmed myself to show skin tones. Time was tight to get the video out!
thank you for the light dome addition and mentioning the carpet, which definitely sheds some light on the spot... its great when reviewers are excited about a product and want you to click on the affiliate links, but irritating when they don't mention some of the issues they had to work around...
I am glad you enjoyed the review! I definitely try to be as honest as possible when reviewing products. Nothing is perfect, so I want to make sure I can find the flaws and make the mistakes before you run into them!
Thank you for doing this test! I've been a proud owner for the 300dm2 for years, and just swooped up some extra 120dii and 200d for extras.... I was so confused why I was getting almost double the output on the 200d v the 300dm2!!!! I would love to see the fall-off test on the softbox setup though too. Thanks man, great stuff!!!
First video of yours that i stumbled upon and i'm not disappointed! instantly subscribed, came here to find out more and find out more i did! thank you for the simple and informative tests Bart!
Thank you for showing the drop off lux results. They are not nearly as bad as I thought they were going to be, and infact I am quite happy with them on the stock reflector compared to 300dii. The biggest thing that sucks is those fresnel 2x results.
@@BartJohnsonProd yah i guess. But if the fresnel isn't optimized, then the spotlight mount isn't either. And that's not going to be replaced I'm sure.
Thats a good point. I know they have a new spotlight coming for the 60d/x series, but that's not going to work with any other lights as far as I can tell
great test! especially the lightdome. I hate how product info on Amazon and bandh is using the reflector. we don't care about that lol. I also have a few nanlite 30c s at home. I might compare lux of a 20pd in a softbox. vs 2 tubes. since they don't need a soft box for the even light
@@BartJohnsonProd I ordered the Godox vl150 in the end. Brighter than the 120d, app controllable and solid build for heavier modifiers (and comes with a carry case).
I have a lot of Nanlite lights as well, Including the Forza 300, 60, and 60B. I also did a video comparing the Forza 300 to the Aputure 300dII. I will actually have some more Nanlite videos coming soon.
You had those different readings using the dome because the dome designs are different. The new design (like used on the 600d and 200d) creates a harder hot spot.
You are correct. The COB mount is indeed different from those on the 300dII and 120dII. I am interested to see if the new fresnel for the 600d better suits the COB of the 200d!
I'd wish Aputure - and Godox as well - would stop producing these unusable reflectors. A hotspot in the middle of a beam serves nothing! What are they doing it for? Marketingtalk of high outputs?
Hey Bart, thanks for this video! Very thorough with the right testing! Also the video is very pleasant to watch. You've got a new subscriber. I think these new products from Aputure are perfect for enthusiasts. I was considering purchasing the following kit: - 200x, for situations where I need more power or a strong key light; - 100x, as a fill light or rim light; - 60x, for small rim light or when I need a portable light that can work on battery. As you can see I'd buy the X version for all of them to have a lot of flexibility and potentially some creative use, as it would be interesting using some fixture at 2700K while balancing on daylight, to create a split tone light. Or vice versa, balancing at 3200K and creating cooler rim lights at 6500K. My only concern is that maybe there's too much power difference between them. I'd have a 60x for sure, to have a portable and battery powered light when needed. I could replace the 200x with another 100x, or maybe just one 100x and two 60x. Having two 200x would be out of budget. Also the 200x would be perfect when shooting slow motion at 150/180fps to compensate for higher shutter speed, as there's plenty of headroom with 200w of LED power. I'd avoid being in the situation where I have to open too much the aperture or cranking up the ISO. As I'm working with Panasonic VLOG starting ISO would be 640, so almost 3 stops of advantage when choosing the power on the lights. Thanks in advance to anyone that will help me making the decision!
Thank you for the review! I I have the Aputure Amaran 200D and considering adding a Godox VL300 as a replacement for my keylight. Different brands , but daylight balanced. Do you think it would cause a problem in output ?
I havent tested the Godox VL300, so I cant speak to its light quality or exact kelvin temp. However, I would think they should be relatively close and you shouldn't have too much trouble. You'd have more issues with a green or magenta cast rather than the actual kelvin value. Hope this helps!
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Thanks a ton Bart, those are exactly the tests I was looking for. Good job 👍 keep up quality content. Lovin it !
@@BartJohnsonProd Well overall brightness difference maybe? Or difference of shadow compared to 300 mkii. The point of how they are different in spot was pretty interesting points.
I considered mentioning the fan noise, but I know a lot of other reviewers have recorded and commented on it. For me its not really an issue, as I am not normally running the light at 100%, and I am usually shooting in larger spaces. But in a small space it could definitely be noticeable.
"because what I need is another fire"....For sure!! Thanks, been looking at these, other reviews says the 200 is pretty loud fan wise, was that your experience too?
The fan does make noise, but it is hard to say if it will affect your recording. It depends on the size of your space, the intensity of the light (100% will heat up much faster and the fan will kick on), and how close the fixture is to your audio capture.
Great video Bart, thanks for doing the comparison! I noticed that your 300D mkii CCT came in at 5600K. All the original releases of the 300d ii were around 5200K. Is yours a recent purchase? One of the reasons I held off buying it was the warmer CCT. I’d love to hear how your CCT is on the 300D ii and when you got it? (Would be a big help to decide whether I get one if CCT has been fixed!!)
That is a good question! Unfortunately I dont know the answer. I have several 300d II's and would need to check serial numbers with Aputure to see if they are from different manufacturing batches.
@@BartJohnsonProd Is the 5600K reading in your video accurate ?as I haven’t come across a 300dii that is anywhere close to 5600K. Always warmer and at least a 1/8 CTB correction. Was hoping you could say if was a recent purchase or not (not batch number)
@@SharkmenMovie I just watched my tests in the video and it looks like I was using my CV600 spectrometer for the tests. I ended up switching to the Sekonic C800 after the CV600 was giving me some odd readings. Its possible it was beginning to give slightly off readings when I made this video.
Hey what's up man! Question for you. I was recently recommended the 120d ii, but it appears that Aputure has discontinued it. Which light do you think is the most comparable to that one? Or I guess, which one would you recommend I get for talking head UA-cam videos? I am not concerned about price.
Honestly these new lights in both the Aputure and Amaran lineups all blow the old 120 away. If you’re not worried about price, the 300d or 300x are fantastic. But even the Amaran 100 or 200 could do the job! Just make sure to get a Light Dome softbox to soften the light.
@@BartJohnsonProd Hey thanks for the reply! Would you recommend the 300d or the 300x? I guess I’m not really sure what the difference is. Also, do you have a suggestion for a light dome size?
The 300d is daylight only, while the 300x is bicolor. The x has slightly less output. I usually find the versatility of the x useful. But if you are going to be in an environment you have complete control of the light color temp, the 300d would be fine. I find the Light Dome II to be a perfect size. Large enough to soften the light, but not so large that it’s cumbersome to use. The Light Dome 150 is gigantic!
@@BartJohnsonProd Awesome. Thank you so much for your help. I have one more question, if you don’t mind! Is there anything I should keep in mind when looking for a C stand? Is there a special mount or adapter I will need? Thanks! 🙏🏻
Light stands and c-stands all have 5/8 baby pins. All these lights have matching receivers for that pin. Just make sure to get something sturdy enough to handle whatever light you choose.
Yikes on a near miss ... definitely wouldn’t want to see you go through another fire. Thanks for the review. Hmm. I also wondered where it landed already owning a 300Dii and 120Dii ... the Sidus link app is actually what makes me think about it.
I haven't tried the 100x or 100d, but I have heard that the fan noise is far less. I do not personally have an issue with the fan noise of the 200d, but I am working in a larger space with adequate sound dampening materials. The fan definitely makes noise, and will kick on when it hits a certain internal temperature.
I'm not sure I understand. When plugged into AC power you can run the light forever (in theory) at 100% brightness. And yes, the fan is louder than the 300dII
I haven't tried the 100 models, but I have heard they they tend to be quieter. If the 200 models get hot, the fan is gonna kick on and it can make some noise.
Thanks! That all depends on how big your studio is, and if you need power or bicolor. In a studio environment I would assume you can control your color temperature, so the 200d would be a good choice. However, if your studio is smaller and you don't need the max output, the bicolor versatility of the 200x would be handy.
The fan does make noise, but it is hard to say if it will affect your recording. It depends on the size of your space, the intensity of the light (100% will heat up much faster and the fan will kick on), and how close the fixture is to your audio capture.
You keep saying "price point" without realizing, perhaps, that it does NOT mean price. So there is good news, if you mean price, you can just say price. Shorter and correct.
@@BartJohnsonProd All the best. Not laughing at you if you had experienced a serious fire, just how non nonchalantly that was thrown in there with no context.
I have been receiving a lot of questions about the fan noise of the 200d. There is indeed sound when the fan is running to keep the fixture cool. How much this sound will effect your production depends on the size of your space and how close the fixture is to your audio capture. As of right now there is no way to shut the fan off or limit its intensity, but Aputure has stated that an update will be coming soon to add fan control. This update will be done via Sidus Link, so no hardware replacements or modifications will be needed. No word on how much control we will have, but good on them for addressing this concern!
you could change the original fun for a better one if u dont care about warranty
lol
Bro your the man! Really good review! Slight correction in your comment here was *affect* and not *effect* but that super minor. Solid review though man!
Finally someone did a real world test. Thank you!
That’s what I do! 😆 Glad I could help!
Thank you so much for doing the softbox test! I don’t know why so many reviewers only seem to measure the light intensity either barebulb or with a reflector dish, and think that it accurately reflects the total output of the light. Diffusing the light in a controlled softbox is the best way to get an accurately comparable reading on total output.
All of these LED lights have a focussing lens over the COB, resulting in different light spreads or levels of hotspots. Hotspots are a negative, but manufacturers are actively moving towards designing their lights with them, because then they can claim higher lux readings.
Im glad the test helped!
Champ! You can’t beat real world testing. I feel that marketing has been pushing for reflectors that push the specs up.
Yesssss someone that actually shows the differences with a soft box!
Finally someone with the curiosity to ask the right questions! subscribed.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I purchased my 200D as an option to my Arri 1k tungsten open face pars. They delivered so much more in power and versatility.
I appreciated the lux comparison with the defuser on all the 3 lights. I haven’t seen that on any other channels.
Subbed! Best review of the amaran 200d so far, and there are quite of them out there, congrats! Only thing I miss is a readout of shooting the 200d,300dii with reflector dish through a diffusion sheet. And bouncing the 200d/300d with reflector into a white wall/bounce board. And finally the 200d/300d with the aputure spotlight.
And even more so bare chip output because the hotspot is caused by the new type of reflector coming with the amaran models
Glad you enjoyed it! I am only a man, so I can only get so many tests done! Haha
thank you. yours was the only review that answered my burning questions about the Amaran paired with the fresnel attachment. Apurture advertises that the mount is compatible, but they never go beyond that.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for showing the beam angle and not just the lux and thanks for indicating the distance (3 meters away).
Great video. Man, I wish you would have measured the lights bare COB. This is the only way to be able to compare true output. The soft box test helps though. It appears that the 300dII is not even half a stop brighter as it should be. I also wish you would have filmed yourself with each light so we could see skin tone. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it. I considered doing the bare bulb test, but that really just gives you numbers. I wanted the tests to be a bit more "real world". I agree I could have filmed myself to show skin tones. Time was tight to get the video out!
Nice done! so many review videos on youtube, only you test the real output with softbox.
Awesome review, exciting to see such a solid light at such a great price point!
It really is pretty amazing what they've done.
thank you for the light dome addition and mentioning the carpet, which definitely sheds some light on the spot... its great when reviewers are excited about a product and want you to click on the affiliate links, but irritating when they don't mention some of the issues they had to work around...
I am glad you enjoyed the review! I definitely try to be as honest as possible when reviewing products. Nothing is perfect, so I want to make sure I can find the flaws and make the mistakes before you run into them!
Thank you for doing this test! I've been a proud owner for the 300dm2 for years, and just swooped up some extra 120dii and 200d for extras.... I was so confused why I was getting almost double the output on the 200d v the 300dm2!!!! I would love to see the fall-off test on the softbox setup though too. Thanks man, great stuff!!!
Thanks for watching! Glad the video helped!
Those newer dishes tend to focus light in center and thus seem like they are brighter. The 300d has older version of the dish
This is how a review SHOULD be done! Great job! Very informative, thank you.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the review!
First video of yours that i stumbled upon and i'm not disappointed! instantly subscribed, came here to find out more and find out more i did! thank you for the simple and informative tests Bart!
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I have lots more coming. I just gotta get around to it! 😂
Thank you for showing the drop off lux results. They are not nearly as bad as I thought they were going to be, and infact I am quite happy with them on the stock reflector compared to 300dii.
The biggest thing that sucks is those fresnel 2x results.
I agree. The COB is much larger and a lot of the light is being wasted inside the fresnel as opposed to being directed onto the lens.
@@BartJohnsonProd yah, i understand that there was probably necessary cost savings to do it this way. But it really is a shame.
@@directoradamg Maybe they will release a cheaper fresnel that will be optimized for them. Who knows
@@BartJohnsonProd yah i guess. But if the fresnel isn't optimized, then the spotlight mount isn't either. And that's not going to be replaced I'm sure.
Thats a good point. I know they have a new spotlight coming for the 60d/x series, but that's not going to work with any other lights as far as I can tell
This is by far the best video I've seen on this lights. Great work. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the realworld test! All these hotspotmeasurments are so useless. This Softboxtest gave some perspective!
Glad it was helpful!
This was the absolute best review on this. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
great test!
especially the lightdome. I hate how product info on Amazon and bandh is using the reflector. we don't care about that lol.
I also have a few nanlite 30c s at home. I might compare lux of a 20pd in a softbox. vs 2 tubes. since they don't need a soft box for the even light
Glad you enjoyed the tests!
Helpful as I'll almost always have a softbox on my main key. I'm actually leaning toward the Godox VL150 or UL 150 now!
Glad the review helped!
@@BartJohnsonProd I ordered the Godox vl150 in the end. Brighter than the 120d, app controllable and solid build for heavier modifiers (and comes with a carry case).
Very good at demystifying the brightness level compare to the 300D II. Well done and keep up.
Thanks a lot!
Nanlite is a very very good alternative, I have several including the Forza 500 and could not be happier!!! The only downside is no Bluetooth control.
I have a lot of Nanlite lights as well, Including the Forza 300, 60, and 60B. I also did a video comparing the Forza 300 to the Aputure 300dII. I will actually have some more Nanlite videos coming soon.
The Forzas cost 3 times more than the Amarans. They seem more like a competitor to the standard Aputure line.
Nice revew and testing
Glad you enjoyed it
You had those different readings using the dome because the dome designs are different. The new design (like used on the 600d and 200d) creates a harder hot spot.
You are correct. The COB mount is indeed different from those on the 300dII and 120dII. I am interested to see if the new fresnel for the 600d better suits the COB of the 200d!
I'd wish Aputure - and Godox as well - would stop producing these unusable reflectors. A hotspot in the middle of a beam serves nothing! What are they doing it for? Marketingtalk of high outputs?
Hey Bart,
thanks for this video! Very thorough with the right testing! Also the video is very pleasant to watch. You've got a new subscriber.
I think these new products from Aputure are perfect for enthusiasts.
I was considering purchasing the following kit:
- 200x, for situations where I need more power or a strong key light;
- 100x, as a fill light or rim light;
- 60x, for small rim light or when I need a portable light that can work on battery.
As you can see I'd buy the X version for all of them to have a lot of flexibility and potentially some creative use, as it would be interesting using some fixture at 2700K while balancing on daylight, to create a split tone light. Or vice versa, balancing at 3200K and creating cooler rim lights at 6500K.
My only concern is that maybe there's too much power difference between them.
I'd have a 60x for sure, to have a portable and battery powered light when needed.
I could replace the 200x with another 100x, or maybe just one 100x and two 60x.
Having two 200x would be out of budget.
Also the 200x would be perfect when shooting slow motion at 150/180fps to compensate for higher shutter speed, as there's plenty of headroom with 200w of LED power.
I'd avoid being in the situation where I have to open too much the aperture or cranking up the ISO.
As I'm working with Panasonic VLOG starting ISO would be 640, so almost 3 stops of advantage when choosing the power on the lights.
Thanks in advance to anyone that will help me making the decision!
Thanks for subscribing!
Thanks for such a great review, with a real world applicability test!
No problem! Thanks for watching!
Nicely reviewed. Now throw an area rug over the burn and nobody will ever notice.
Thank you for the review! I I have the Aputure Amaran 200D and considering adding a Godox VL300 as a replacement for my keylight. Different brands , but daylight balanced. Do you think it would cause a problem in output ?
I havent tested the Godox VL300, so I cant speak to its light quality or exact kelvin temp. However, I would think they should be relatively close and you shouldn't have too much trouble. You'd have more issues with a green or magenta cast rather than the actual kelvin value. Hope this helps!
Thanks a ton Bart, those are exactly the tests I was looking for. Good job 👍 keep up quality content. Lovin it !
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the real world test! Super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Great info! But still can't decide between 300d and 200x
Definitely a hard choice!
I wished there were more throughout test with fresnel lens.
What else would you like to see? I could've done some flood tests.
@@BartJohnsonProd Well overall brightness difference maybe? Or difference of shadow compared to 300 mkii. The point of how they are different in spot was pretty interesting points.
@@BartJohnsonProd Maybe a test with flood/spot results and different brand bowens fresnels ! There is currently no info on fresnels for these lights!
@@tonybeccar anybody has tested it?
🔥😌🎥Reallllllly good review! Covered exactlyyyyy what I was questioning. 💫😌😌😌
Glad you liked it!!
I wonder if the 200d output would be even (without the hotspot), with the reflector coming from either 300dII or the 120dII...
Great thoughtful review, my man!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review, thanks! What's your opinion on the fan noise of the 200d?
I considered mentioning the fan noise, but I know a lot of other reviewers have recorded and commented on it. For me its not really an issue, as I am not normally running the light at 100%, and I am usually shooting in larger spaces. But in a small space it could definitely be noticeable.
I am really looking into and leaning more towards NANLite Forza 200. How do Forza 200 and the Amaran 200d compare?
I’ll have to pick up a Forza 200 and let you know!
@@BartJohnsonProd Please do. That would mean the world to me. Thank you so much.
And between Amaran 200d and Nanlite FS 200/300?🤔 No one has made a video comparing these two lights. In general between Amaran and Nanlite FS series
I've been curious about that myself, but I do not have a Nanlite FS at the moment to compare.
Solid video!
Thanks!
"because what I need is another fire"....For sure!!
Thanks, been looking at these, other reviews says the 200 is pretty loud fan wise, was that your experience too?
The fan does make noise, but it is hard to say if it will affect your recording. It depends on the size of your space, the intensity of the light (100% will heat up much faster and the fan will kick on), and how close the fixture is to your audio capture.
one topic you missed was what was the fan noise like ? (thinking of interview keylight)
Fan noise was originally set to high without the ability to adjust, but they have added fan speed control in the Sidus app now.
Excellent review. Very helpful.
Thanks for watching!
Great video Bart, thanks for doing the comparison!
I noticed that your 300D mkii CCT came in at 5600K. All the original releases of the 300d ii were around 5200K. Is yours a recent purchase? One of the reasons I held off buying it was the warmer CCT. I’d love to hear how your CCT is on the 300D ii and when you got it? (Would be a big help to decide whether I get one if CCT has been fixed!!)
That is a good question! Unfortunately I dont know the answer. I have several 300d II's and would need to check serial numbers with Aputure to see if they are from different manufacturing batches.
@@BartJohnsonProd Is the 5600K reading in your video accurate ?as I haven’t come across a 300dii that is anywhere close to 5600K. Always warmer and at least a 1/8 CTB correction. Was hoping you could say if was a recent purchase or not (not batch number)
@@SharkmenMovie I just watched my tests in the video and it looks like I was using my CV600 spectrometer for the tests. I ended up switching to the Sekonic C800 after the CV600 was giving me some odd readings. Its possible it was beginning to give slightly off readings when I made this video.
How does it compare with the molus G200?
Unfortunately I haven't used that model.
Amazing review great job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks man
You're welcome!
You mentioned comparing it to the original 300D, what about the output based on that?
I would have to check back to my 300d measurements. Not sure if I can dig those up
Excellent review and investigation. :D
Thank you!
Thanks
No problem
Hey what's up man! Question for you. I was recently recommended the 120d ii, but it appears that Aputure has discontinued it. Which light do you think is the most comparable to that one? Or I guess, which one would you recommend I get for talking head UA-cam videos? I am not concerned about price.
Honestly these new lights in both the Aputure and Amaran lineups all blow the old 120 away. If you’re not worried about price, the 300d or 300x are fantastic. But even the Amaran 100 or 200 could do the job! Just make sure to get a Light Dome softbox to soften the light.
@@BartJohnsonProd Hey thanks for the reply! Would you recommend the 300d or the 300x? I guess I’m not really sure what the difference is. Also, do you have a suggestion for a light dome size?
The 300d is daylight only, while the 300x is bicolor. The x has slightly less output. I usually find the versatility of the x useful. But if you are going to be in an environment you have complete control of the light color temp, the 300d would be fine. I find the Light Dome II to be a perfect size. Large enough to soften the light, but not so large that it’s cumbersome to use. The Light Dome 150 is gigantic!
@@BartJohnsonProd Awesome. Thank you so much for your help. I have one more question, if you don’t mind! Is there anything I should keep in mind when looking for a C stand? Is there a special mount or adapter I will need? Thanks! 🙏🏻
Light stands and c-stands all have 5/8 baby pins. All these lights have matching receivers for that pin. Just make sure to get something sturdy enough to handle whatever light you choose.
Excellent review! I’m getting into product videography, do you think the 200d would light up, say a red bull can, well?
I think the 200d would be WAY more than enough. I mean, it burned my carpet!
@@BartJohnsonProd thanks man, I’ve learnt so
Much since back then! Hahah. Have my 200d on the way 😄 so keen!
@@JakeMasseyFilms I've been away from UA-cam for too long! Sorry about that. You're gonna love the light!
I'm looking for real estate videography lights. You guys think this will pull it off?
I think this has plenty of power. You'll just need to make sure you have some modifiers to control the light to do what you need.
I'm too early 360. Be right back!
Haha were you trying to view it before YT had encoded the HD?
@@BartJohnsonProd Yes sir. Great Video. The test with the softbox was what i was looking for. I think the 200d will be perfect for interviews.
Great video
Thanks!
Yikes on a near miss ... definitely wouldn’t want to see you go through another fire. Thanks for the review. Hmm. I also wondered where it landed already owning a 300Dii and 120Dii ... the Sidus link app is actually what makes me think about it.
Tell me about it! Luckily it was just a little singe and I caught it. Doh!
I'm looking to get the Amaran 100x myself, I think the 200d/x are doing lots of noises when the fan quicks in, can you confirm that ?
I haven't tried the 100x or 100d, but I have heard that the fan noise is far less. I do not personally have an issue with the fan noise of the 200d, but I am working in a larger space with adequate sound dampening materials. The fan definitely makes noise, and will kick on when it hits a certain internal temperature.
Whats the best stand for the amaran 200d
That would depend on what modifier you are using on the front of the light. Something heavy like a light dome would need a beefier stand.
All I wanna know ... How long can it be used with 100% brightness? Please let me know.
Also... Is this 200d's fan louder than 300d ii?
I'm not sure I understand. When plugged into AC power you can run the light forever (in theory) at 100% brightness. And yes, the fan is louder than the 300dII
@@BartJohnsonProd So... Even can't help with firmwares update 😭
I'm looking to get myself the Amaran 100x cause I heard the 200d/x are making lots of noises when the fan kicks in, can you confirm that ?
I haven't tried the 100 models, but I have heard they they tend to be quieter. If the 200 models get hot, the fan is gonna kick on and it can make some noise.
Great video! First time buying a studio light. Should I get a 200d or 200x?
Thanks! That all depends on how big your studio is, and if you need power or bicolor. In a studio environment I would assume you can control your color temperature, so the 200d would be a good choice. However, if your studio is smaller and you don't need the max output, the bicolor versatility of the 200x would be handy.
@@BartJohnsonProd thank you for this tip
How was that fan noise though ?
The fan does make noise, but it is hard to say if it will affect your recording. It depends on the size of your space, the intensity of the light (100% will heat up much faster and the fan will kick on), and how close the fixture is to your audio capture.
Thank you James Corden
James Corden? Explain
Отлично протестировали, спасибо!
great thanks nice info
Glad it was helpful!
What light meter you got there ? :o
It is the UPRtek CV600
Excelente!
can you also review the 200x？ really interested how the bicolor version works!
I’d like to, but I believe the bicolor models are delayed slightly in manufacturing. They were unable to send them out for review.
You keep saying "price point" without realizing, perhaps, that it does NOT mean price. So there is good news, if you mean price, you can just say price. Shorter and correct.
Thanks for the tip! Sorry about that!
Another fire. 😆
Sometimes you just gotta laugh and move on!
@@BartJohnsonProd All the best. Not laughing at you if you had experienced a serious fire, just how non nonchalantly that was thrown in there with no context.
200d look green
It is hard to judge the color based on this because I was forced to use my blue backdrop. My grey one had not arrived in time.
gerald undone ?
What about Gerald?
One guy sucks. Great review!
One guy sucks? Not sure what you mean.
@@BartJohnsonProd The one guy that downvoted you!
Haha there's always one! Thanks!
C.O.B =chip on board ✅
COB chip 🚫