The rail system is very unique. I'd like to see lights evolve into the level of modularity we get from camera cages: interchangeable modifier mounts, threading points, different creative attachments including modular rain covers and battery mounts and maybe even underwater housings (obviously moreso for these smaller battery-compatible LED units). Two attachments I've never seen before and maybe would be usefull are a toggle-able (camera safe) laser scope so you can see precisely where the center of the beam is (especially on narrow dish reflectors), and a degree-compass system on the yoke. So during pickups (when you're returning your light to a position it was on a day long ago) you can note it was "angled down 35°" and turn the yoke to that position. I've always felt that stands should also come with laser etched measuring marks for returning them to the exact same height when you come back for pickups but I suppose you can just use a laser measurer. Thanks for the review! Stay amazing Andrew!

Had one of my fellow gaffers show me these lights they had just picked up. The extra mounting options were the only disappointments, with the slide-y rail bits. I can see these being very useful for a small studio or a lightweight set up for a solo filmmaker. Not for me and the jobs that I do, but very impressive all the same.

Thanks for making theses very helpful videos. I bought the cl220 so was eager to watch the review. Happy to see its kicking out (drawing) over 250 W The light was perfect for me. I’m a real estate agent and do my own KZread videos. So, simple to use an decent power for the money. Looking to get the 330 as half the price of the Smallrig and Aputure lights with just a bit more power.

@MontenegroRealEstate

8 ай бұрын

@@joaquimw2070 I would , if the price is OK. Waiting for a Black Friday deal to pop up so I can buy the 330 as well :)

one idea, Andrew, with the fan noise, this could make these an ideal CRLS (light bridge) reflector source, as that is far away from a set, using silent mirrors to bring in the light; esp. if they can be accessorised with a parallel beam attachment, like the dedo lights have.

Looking forward to your Amaran 200x review. The 2nd generation ones with the new colour science. We picked some of these up as backlights. It's a real shame there's no DMX, so we can only use them on small shoots. But the Light colour quality seams to be excellent, I need you to review them to confirm this!

Impressive!

Thanks

Legend

which fresnel attachment would work with those? (ie apurture, godox, nanlite, etc)

The question is will it still be working after 6 months. I just ordered one and read review that it died in just days

Love your video, what would you suggest for. A budget bi color COB that also had G/M shift? Thanks!

@gaffergear

7 ай бұрын

What's the budget?

@joeaddison

6 ай бұрын

Amaran 150c and 300c are the best in the sub 1000 USD category in my opinion. Above 1000 the version 2 nanlite forzas would be my choice

Thanks for the video ! I'm planning on getting two lights for indoor filmmaking and also use them for weddings too. Would you rather suggest the cl220 or the cl330 ? and what about the amaran 200xs or the 300c ? which two lights would you suggest for me ? thank you !

@gaffergear

2 ай бұрын

Only you can figure out what's best for your workflow, storage, power, and client needs. Mine may be totally different. So I'm reluctant to advise on what to buy

@DeluxSkater

2 ай бұрын

@@gaffergear thank you for the response, but isn’t the cl220 very similar to the 200xs from aputure? Which brand would you suggest more ?

@gaffergear

2 ай бұрын

@@DeluxSkater wherever you are in the world, find out if there is a repair centre, I would go with whoever can back up the product the best. Most likely Aputure, but worth investing

hello! do you think this is reliable lights at a long term? I´m a bit concerned on how long they will last compared to Amaran 200xs for example. thank you

@joeaddison

6 ай бұрын

Buy the aputure amarans, I can't see any reason to get these over the amaran 200x s

If you these were the same price, all things equal (with the weight factor) would you opt for the smaller one or larger one for a portable one key light choice?

@gaffergear

5 ай бұрын

I always opt for larger because I can dim it. But you can't make a smaller light go brighter than its maximum

Is there a light you use especially for skin tones? I heard tungsten or hmi would still look nicer on skin, although i think, the difference is marginal

@gaffergear

8 ай бұрын

Tungsten always has a soft spot for me, but everyone wanted to shoot daylight.

You should try GVM SD200B & GVM SD300B

@joeaddison

6 ай бұрын

No, they fail far too often too even bother looking at them

@arunr4103

6 ай бұрын

@@joeaddison Fail on what ? Recently I worked on a project with GVM SD 300 & 650 just excellent compared to Aputure lights no hotspot issues & even half of the weight of Aputure compared to Aputure lights it has better SSI value

Colbor? Never heard of them. There's so many damn LED brands these days

@gaffergear

8 ай бұрын

I don't believe there is enough of a market for all these brands

@arunr4103

8 ай бұрын

​@@gaffergearGVM SD200B & GVM SD300B is out there very robust build & more accurate rendering must try