Aputure is FINALLY stepping into the budget market, and we all win as creators as a result. Like, honestly, it's a REALLY good time to be a creator nowadays. Very good, inexpensive options for hardware and software all around!

That softbox setup was the equivalent of mounting the lens to the tripod instead of the camera.

Caleb, LOVE that you're doing more clear disclaimers at the beginning of your product reviews. This has been something I've enjoyed from Gerald for years and I'm so happy to see other great creators taking these sorts of disclaimers seriously, as well. It helps us as viewers of your channel and as potential buyers of these products to know how you got to test the products and how much editorial review the companies have. As a long time fan, thank you so much and keep up the great work!

Aputure has chosen a really smart development path. Give broke filmmakers great starter lights, with pro features, then offer pro versions that are more expensive but built like tanks.

I wish you would be able to have the time to post even more videos. I'm a huge camera and computer nerd. But i really have to say, that YOUR videos are really the best in terms of quality and load of information. I wish i could watch new videos everyday. greetings from Germany :)

I’d love to see these compared to other budget options namely the various brands of SL60w

Caleb looks like the cool uncle at Christmas time that always has the newest dope tech 🔥🔥

When I just started my channel I was using LED pannels, which I later upgraded to a single Godox SL60W + large softbox. I was planning to upgrade to Aputure 120D at some point, but realized I have absolutely no need for that, since I barelly use 70% my 60W Godox. Looking at these... If I was starting out - I may prefer them due to the super compact size, however, I do love metal construction on my Godox. Anyway, awesome addition for us, beginners :)

HA! Was just about to order the Amaran 100X and then got this video in the ending card of the 100D & X review. This smaller light will suite our needs even better . Apart from the regular use with softboxes it can also add some great bouncing extra light to a scene where we’re usually filming. No modifyers, just splash it everywhere, and the size is of a camera… We’re getting one of each models, perfect. Thank you for all your great reviews!

Wow, that mounting solution for the large softbox just made me realize I have an old tiny 40w light this trick will also work with.

I've waited so much, finally aputure finally

that Matthellini clamp? simply inspired! thank you for sharing...

Thanks Caleb. Thanks Aputure. I really hope Aputure figures out the budget RGBWW COB equivalent for max portable lighting flexibility - Godox, Hive, Prolycht paved the way already to show the RGB COB tech is here.

Tons of reviews on YT, no one puts aperture values and in general exposure values, just saying "it's super bright!" How could I evaluate the power of this light without any exposure values? Thank God Caleb' reviews are thorough and super detailed. Pleasant to watch as well! Huge thanks!

Man, I love your reviews Caleb. Such a depth of experience mixed with no-nonsense, no-hype cold, hard facts. So useful!

Just an FYI when using the Sidus link app on the phone it does give a battery level estimate. And the function of being able to turn on or off the light from the app, really it turns off the light and puts it into sleep mode, it works wonderfully for conserving NPF battery life.

Epic value for the output. Easily going to be a staple in wedding kits or interviews.

Great and interesting review! Would you please be so kind to reveal the brand of the two tabletop tripods…? I’m looking for something like that as well… Have a wonderful 2022 and take care! Max

Been waiting for your review since the day it came out!

Mr. Rodger's Camera Studio lmao the red jacket

Impressed by your new lighting setup for you videos

Caleb every light video: get this light. My wishlist after every light video: I have 12 lights to get and I use 0 right now.

Just ordered a 60X because of this video! Thanks buddy!

It's amazing this video was posted 12/2021 and 2 months later, the price of Amaran 60D hiked up from $170 to $229 @ Amazon. A $59 price hike in just two months. lol

Amazing content, thank you

Thanks for your review Caleb, as always!

What is the name of the lightstands? And I like the combo of a travel lamp + a softbox as big as my car :)

Ordered a couple of the 200x to fill and hair. Looking forward to getting hold of them. Aputure continue to be amazing

Who else got “sold!!” right early first minute of the video review such as myself lol! Excited

Great review. Oddly enough these lights are cheaper and more color accurate than my truck's flood lights. Thanks for the info Caleb, might mount these on my car next time.

such a great comprehensive review of the light

Love your videos: your info, lighting and tone of voice. Thank you!

Dude thanks for this review. I love my 200d and now I. I’ll buy this 60d cause of your review. That’s complete. Thx

Thank you for this excellent video, I've been eagerly looking forward to your review & comparison of these lights! They both look incredible for the price, I'm excited to try them out!

Perfect timing as I’m looking for a light for my overhead rig……done!👍

Great video Caleb, it would be interesting to see a comparación between a bi color light and a 5600k light with gels just to see the difference in output

Bro you and my bro Tom Buck, and Manny are the best and my Favorite explainers 😜 I was determined to watch your take on these lights before I grabbed two! I have the Amaran’s 100x after switching from Hodox ML60s and now this 💪🏾💯

I'm glad I waited to purchase lights.

Unbelievable for fly gigs … total game changer for me

oh crap...ppl using the godox sl60w will definitely hop over to here soo much great things coming this year glad to be living thanks for GREAT Vid~ cheers from Tokyo

Insightful video as always and the 60d looks like a winner. One thing to note is it's probably better to go with the 100d if you need to have the large softbox. I just priced it at B&H and the 60d plus 6" Matthellini and Hollywood Head totals $269 with taxes. At $200 for the 100d, it's the more budget-friendly option.

This is perfect for a live stream/video call setup

Quality Review! Helps me a lot on understanding simple and efficient setups of lighting for indoor studio.

Great review of a super interesting light. Packability is so underrated in the video world! I do feel you're a bit too harsh on the umbrella though, that first shot around 1:00 is perfectly usable.

This gave me the piece of mind I needed buying the 60x’s 🙂

Epic video, thanks for the christmas gift idea for my pops.

Caleb makes a video Prices go 📈

Hey Caleb - great video! Just a note: you should almost always measure light output with only the bare light and no modifiers. Using any modifiers of any kind (even if you are using the same modifier for testing multiple lights) can skew results as different chip sizes/shapes can interact differently with modifiers.

This is a great light, great review as always. Excited about the External Monitor showdown! Thanks Caleb

Wonderful stuff. What a great little light. So many applications I can think of!

Thanks

That clamp setup looks great. Can you do a tutorial.on it or have a infographic to show how to do it?

The size of these would be perfect for filming wedding speeches!

thanks this was super helpful picked up a light from your link :D

Thanks! this answered exactly what i needed to know.

Thanks, Caleb. I learned lots. THANK YOU!

Hey Caleb, this review has me thinking! I wonder if you'd be interested in doing an in-depth comparison of the different classes of lights from multiple manufacturers. I imagine a 100 w (roughly) class comparison of the 120d, Godox 150 VL, Amaran 100, Nanlite 150, and possibly GVM or Neewer lights; along with a similar video featuring 60 w options. You could expand to different classes, but I'll leave that to you. I know that you've done videos detailing specific lights from each company, but getting a technical comparison within each class of light would be really insightful 👌 I really like the simple graphs that you used to convey outputs!

Great content and the review is great! Thanks for sharing!

Great review of what looks like a great little light. Thanks

This looks like an amazing deal

Amazing! Thanks for the video!

You sounded really positive about the 60D, but didn't say a whole lot positive about the X version. What are your thoughts on the 60x vs other bicolor options out there?

I literally just got the 60d this week. Still waiting on a back ordered 18x18 soft box. It was a huge jump from a $70 led I was using. Thinking about 1 more of these and getting the 200d to round out my set up.

Hi, just had your very useful channel offered up. I like the style. In my price range as well! Small 'bite sized' pieces and straight to the point. No faff. Have yet to work my way through the offerings but liked and subscribed just on what I've seen so far. Looks like you've been in the art for quite some time, impressive collection behind you. Thanks, and have a good Christmas. Bob.

I brought Beta SP equipment back in the 90s using the BMC Terranex to up convert to HD, the footage looks great.. so glad I invested because I'm making money from that old footage today

I just ordered 2 from your link !! thanks for the valuable information !!

Something tells me, just like with several other videos before this, that $169 is going to be way more than that.

been waiting for this review

My wife hides the debit cards when I watch Caleb Pike videos. This little light looks awesome though!

The P60c has been back ordered everywhere for quite some time. Not sure if the chip shortage or supply chain affects Aputure, but I wish companies would slow down on new releases and actually have in stock what they come out with. How does it do companies any good to come out with new products, but consumers can't buy them?

OK now we need the same form factor and make it a 600 w flash like a miniature xplorer 600. That would be awesome!

Love your videos ! Thanks man 😃

that softbox is as big as my entire studio

Love the small form factor

wow thank you for sharing this light. awesome.

Thanks so much for this video! It really helped me take the plunge to get a 60x S light. What I didn't remember when ordering the light was the part about how you mounted it to the softbox. I managed to get a parabolic softbox that is definitely too big for the light 🤦‍♂. Because the rods are too close to each other to fit a clamp like the one you used, I was wondering if you (or anyone else) had any ideas for how to create a similar set-up with the parabolic softbox. Any advice would be much appreciated!

Having tried to find a light that would work well with an optical snoot, I really think this checks all the boxes!

the light looks very compact very interesting thank you.

So helpful, thank you!

I am shocked that Aputure has put out a light like this but in a good way because I think it is smart of them and I dont won't hurt sales of the more expensive lights due to the different use cases of each light they offer being pretty clear. All around this is just a great thing for everyone. The one thing I have always been held back by with filming is a great bright light due to cost. Now I can buy a good bright entry level light to get started without breaking the bank and eventually if I start making money I can upgrade to a more robust light like the 120D later when needed. As always thanks for the awesome video showing why this light is great and also for explaining how it is not a bad move on Apurtures part. I have missed your videos!

Very cool. Great review 👍

Да,свет действительно шикарен. Был бы отличным дополнением к моему Aputure ls 120d ii Спасибо за ваши обзоры I love Aputure

I paid $500 for my first small Litepanels LED (and when I say small prob like 5x7 inches), nowadays I could get 2 100d and one of these for about the same price.

Can’t wait for rgb version of this.

I bought everything including battery for the 60x. DID NOT know I needed to also buy a charger for it. It didn’t come with one. Now I wait again 😢

Cute light, love it!

I'm buying this as my flashlight.

Although In the Uk after checking they are £259 which is only £20 less than the 200d

good morning. i have one question the price difference is around 1 $ (on the website) do you suggest to buy the new one (60d) or 100d ? the differences are on the size and power ? regards from Italy

I just got mine in and mounted the soft box instead of the light! Thank you for saving me from myself 😂

Very useful to see some hands on experience with these. How much output would you get by putting a ¼, ½ or full cto on the 60d in comparison to the 60x? Is it worth getting the d and some gels over the versatility of the x?

These are a must!

Is the only advantage of the 60d over the 100d its smaller size? they are virtually the same price and the 100d has a higher output

Excellent presentation!

Nice and interesting review… would you be so kind to reveal the make of the two small tripods you mounted the lights on…… have a great 2022 and take care.

Think I’m going to get the 60x, the bi colour option for corporate work for me is a great feature. Usually have to mix lights so being able to dial it in would be nice. Currently have a couple of 672s panel lights still so the output will still be a big upgrade Edit: just preordered one because of you 🤣

Hi, can't find this item anywhere even close to the quoted price- any suggestions please.

But Caleb, what about fan noise?

Super bro Good video Good Luck with your 🤗

Thanks for the video! What are your thoughts between this and the Apature LS 60?