The PERFECT Light for Filmmakers! Aputure LS 60x Review
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When it comes to filmmaking, lighting is everything, and getting a powerful and versatile LED fixture is arguably one of the best and most important decisions you can make. But is there a light on the market that regardless of the type of filmmaker you are - from a run and gun videographer, to a director of photography, or gaffer/grip - that can accommodate any type of shooting situation, and offers a range of features useful to all filmmakers alike?
In this review, I'll talk about the Aputure Lightstorm LS 60x, why I own three of these fixtures currently, and why I think it's the perfect light for filmmakers of any variety and niche. I'll cover all of the specifications and features of the light, also discussing how it stacks up versus it's daylight temperature-only sibling, the LS 60d, and Aputure's lower-priced Amaran 60x and 60d varieties and how these all compare.
I'll also cover the range of different features you can control on the light using Aputure's Sidus Link app from your mobile phone, and provide an overview of the many situations I regularly use this light in. This includes, among others: weddings, small commercials, interviews and corporate work, as well as for online content creation like KZread. Last, I'll cover the price of the light and how it stacks up to Aputure's other similar offerings, and provide my final thoughts on the LS 60x.
Over the time I've used it, this light has not only met, but far exceeded my expectations as a filmmaker, and is a crucial investment that regardless of the gig I'm on, has become an essential accessory that I cannot live without.
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Aputure LS 60x: amzn.to/3Dvo4oc
Aputure LS 60d: amzn.to/3Rseckx
Aputure Amaran 60x: amzn.to/3HPvbdo
Aputure Amaran 60d: amzn.to/3Dzvg2w
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Light specs and features
2:58 - LS 60x VS. LS 60d differences, Amaran 60x / 60d
3:47 - Sidus Link app control, features demo
6:54 - What I use this for
7:12 - Weddings
8:46 - Commercials
9:31 - Interviews and corporate work
10:08 - Social media / KZread
10:57 - Price and comparison with similar models
12:21 - Summary
13:01 - Conclusion
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My Current Kit:
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Cameras & Lenses:
Sony a7R V: amzn.to/3FNpWdn
Sony a7S III: amzn.to/3Gd87kK
Sony a7 IV: amzn.to/3g3Ipoq
Sony 20mm f/1.8 G: amzn.to/3AE7pMt
Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM: amzn.to/3m2GbIT
Sony 16-35 f/2.8 GM: amzn.to/3AryrbN
Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM II: amzn.to/3OWeb6k
Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM II: amzn.to/3IPSge6
Audio:
Rode VideoMic NTG: amzn.to/3AJwTrW
Tascam DR-10L: amzn.to/3AIRA7l
Zoom H6: amzn.to/32HCgep
Sony TX660: amzn.to/3PwQeTH
Lighting:
Aputure LS 60x: amzn.to/3Dvo4oc
Aputure Amaran P60c: amzn.to/3ob7qm6
Aputure Amaran AL-F7: amzn.to/3g3IzMy
Aputure MC: amzn.to/34l8DzS
Tripod/Monopod:
Manfrotto 290 Xtra 128RC: amzn.to/3o8bPpV
iFootage Cobra C180-II: amzn.to/3r8kfPY
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Detailed, quick and to the point, thanks!
@andrewsaraceni
Жыл бұрын
No problem, Steven!
Just got one of theses can’t wait to test it out!
@andrewsaraceni
Жыл бұрын
Congrats! It's a great light, I think you'll love it.
@ShotByCurt
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewsaraceni so far I do!!
Great in depth video. I have this light and love it. Can you give us a breakdown on typical pricing for commercial and other projects.
@andrewsaraceni
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Pricing/rates for services is a different ballgame entirely - might do a future video on that, but feel free to DM me separately to discuss.
Great video!
@andrewsaraceni
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate that!
I have a 60x coming tomorrow-I will use it in a lantern and softbox, but my primary use will be focusing-a hair light is a must for interviews-being able to feather it off and barn door it-makes it a fresnel first, and multi-utility second.
@andrewsaraceni
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the purchase! It's a great multi-purpose fixture for sure - the focusing ability really sets it apart from most of the other COB lights in its class.
Small jobs you where you don't have space for a lot of gear the Amaran is a great option. You opened my eyes to the LS 60's, the build quality is in line with the larger LS models and it looks like something that will last. Wow 8:01 you sure do clean up nicely 🤣
@andrewsaraceni
Жыл бұрын
You gotta have "the look" (my standard gig outfit). 😀Yeah the Amaran's are definitely space savers - I could've easily used one for my studio/KZread - but I think the build quality differences with the LS's are worth it.
Thanks for the review. Gives a lot to think. Would not say its typical for Aputure to ship with that kind of bag. Cheers!
@andrewsaraceni
2 ай бұрын
No problem!
hi and thank you for a very nice video review have a question is the 60x light output strong enough for the Aputure Light Dome II?
@andrewsaraceni
Жыл бұрын
No problem! Yes, I've used it with a Light Dome II (e.g. 9:31 for the interview examples), and it's powerful enough for softboxes of that size, at least in certain situations.
Nice video. I'm stuck between this or the nanlite forza 60b ii.
@andrewsaraceni
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Both are great options - I do think the slight premium you pay for LS 60x and its extra features are worth it though.
@claudiomarionyc
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewsaraceni thanks for the response!
I want to install the Aputure LS60 in a studio. If I turn it on and off with a master switch, will the lights automatically turn on and have my last settings or do I have to manually press a button or something? Thanks!
@andrewsaraceni
6 сағат бұрын
It should keep your previous/most recently used settings, and you could save them with a preset in Sidus Link as well.
If the light isnweather resistant, do we have to bag up portable batteries?
@andrewsaraceni
5 ай бұрын
It actually is mostly weather resistant (the lamp head and power connector), you might benefit from a light plastic cover over the battery area though.
do you know what is the v mount battery ?
@andrewsaraceni
Жыл бұрын
Not sure what you're asking, but there's a slot for where the battery could be mounted on one side of the yolk of the light.
What's the lightstand you are using at weddings?
@andrewsaraceni
Жыл бұрын
Great question - I'll have a video covering the light stands I use coming soon (there's a few), but I'm using the Manfrotto 1004BAC probably the most at this point.
@royvandeborne326
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewsaraceni Thank you! Just bought the Aputure LS 60x after I saw your video. But noticed that my Falcon Eyes 1900 lightstand is too light for it. Love the video!
This light fell apart after a few uses. Ive owned three of their lights and two of them have had issues after only using them a bit. My Godox lights have been better in terms of reliability so I'll bit be buying this light again because their quality just isn't there for me.
@andrewsaraceni
Жыл бұрын
Just curious, what were the issues you had and how did they fall apart? These have been probably the most robust fixtures I've purchased from Aputure, and I've been using them pretty heavily.
@PlayedWith
Жыл бұрын
@andrewsaraceni With one, one of the cables just stopped working and had to spend 100 to replace it. My 60x adjustment screw just randomly fell out after maybe ten uses and it still looks brand new because I treat my gear with care. The screw will not go back in and now I can't use it, even though the light works great. I've had Godox lights for far longer with no issues. The build quality may not be as good, but they seem to last longer as they still work 100% after a couple years of use. I will likely never buy another Aputure COB light again.
@andrewsaraceni
Жыл бұрын
@@PlayedWith If it's still under warranty, I'd be curious if/what Aputure support could do to look at the unit and/or assist with some of that (e.g. send a new adjustment screw). Especially if it's the same light with all the issues, you might have had a bad unit/batch.