Aputure Nova p300c - The Skypanel Destroyer - Reviewed
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- Aputure's Nova p300c is finally here, after years of development and teasers.. 70% more output than a skypanel s30c, full color and a 2k to 10k white range (RGBWW) with superior color quality, more affordable than virtually every competitor, better features, and easier to use...
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This and a 300X: my next major film making purchases.
You're in for a treat!
It's come to my attention that my light meter, the UPRTek CV-600, might be reading things a little warm with more modern LED technology. Andrew Lock from Gaffer & Gear, (another excellent reviewer) was using the same meter for awhile, and he noticed that his CCT readings were reading a little low as the measured CCT increased with more modern LED wavelengths, so keep that in mind if you're looking for specifics on CCT accuracy here. I will need to go pick up a Sekonic C-800 for my follow up video to address CCT accuracy.
Its power lvl is over 9000!!!!! "In my Vegeta super sayain Voice.."
kamehamebuythelight!
The major problem is that does has significant problems with DMX making it NOT the Sky panel killer at this point it works well with their app ecosystem.
I placed my order 2 weeks ago & just got them today 🙌🏻🔥
The brightness at what is essentially a 1x1 with a 120 degree beam angle is crazy!
It’s literally an industry leading soft panel for brightness now.
@@TommyCallaway I think I have only 1-2 point sources that hit 10,000 Lux, so it's blowing my mind.
Audio is crispy 👌🏿👌🏿
Thanks man :) Used Mixpre's noise assist in this one.. really amazed with it.
This light looks incredible
It is. Really really impressed with this one. Hard to find things to actually complain about.
This is not a lightweight light! It’d definitely make an impact if not securely attached to a stand.
Really awesome piece of kit though! Sorry about your card formatting error 😕
Haha thank you :) Yes, it's a big boy fixture!
What microphone you use buddy? Do you process sound? It sounds really good :) I think you should start "Audio" series as well.
Thanks man. Most of my equipment is in the video description. I use the MKH-416. I made a preset for adobe audition with how I process all my audio just a few weeks back: it’s $10. bit.ly/311GQkw
Found it. This is the one I think I’m getting.
You won’t be disappointed.
😲😲😲 big boy alright!!! Man!... that looks like a heavy duty machine. I love, however the light you’re using for your video. If I may ask, what are you shootings with? I mean, what camera and lens? That image is super crispy! Thanks man
Thanks man! All my A roll is shot on a GH5 with a Viltrox EF-m2 + Sigma 18-35, B-roll is a mix between Nikon Z6 and Fuji XT3. Key light is Aputure 120d mk ii in a softbox... and my back-light is an Aputure 120d mk ii with a fresnel + barn doors. I also have a hair light (falconeyes rx-818) at about 2% power here.
Tommy Callaway Thanks Tommy. I saw later in your Amazon list that GH5 which is highly recommended by many ppl. One last question 🙏. Do you do your A rolls at 60 fps? Thanks man
Nope. A roll / talking head is all shot at 24fps. In fact, so is my B roll. The smooth movements are done here with the Zeapon Micro 2 on a tripod.. but I do have the rhino arc 2 on order... not sure when that will show up tho, B&H still shows backorder since a couple weeks ago.
Tommy Callaway sweet man! Thanks a lot. Always enjoy your awesomeness 👊👊👊
I think this will be my next light purchase 🤔
Nice. Fans. Noise?
Zero noise at lower power levels with fan in "auto" mode (fan is not running), and fan noise in "force" mode or at higher intensities is very low, quite reasonable for the output.
I have the 300X since my channel is in under contruction, what a great light but this one is also tempting🤩
I love the 300x. The nova and the X together is a stellar duo.
@@TommyCallaway I'd like to see that for sure. Maybe this will be my next buy and being able to make a good review on it with my A7RIII. Thanks for the video.
Lemme know if you do! I’d love to see your take on it.
@@TommyCallaway I will. You have a new subscriber. You deserve way more than the 30k range subs.
Thank you 🤘🏻you rock
If you format a card, but don't write anything new on it you should be able to recover it using recovery software.
I just call it a dress rehearsal. We good fam :)
It’s over 9000! If you know, you know 🤷🏽♂️😅
Hey Tommy, we currently have a godox sl60w with large softbox and were looking for a secondary light, but wanted something maybe a little more compact as it takes up a lot of space. Is there a similarly priced light panel you could recommend?
How does the output compare to a 300x throughout there bi-color spectrum? Is the panel overall brighter or is the 300x brighter?
It sorta depends. The panel produces soft light, and has a larger range (2k to 10k instead of 3200 to 5600), but it is not a point source so you can't focus the light, and using accessories like the hyper reflector will give you higher readings with the 300x. But if you diffused the 300x you would likely less output than what you're seeing from the nova. I will have that side by side using the same diffusion / same distance away in my future breakdown.
Definetly game changer for the LED market. RIP to Skypanel, gemini and kino freestyle :)
Pretty much. Arri has been around for a lot longer in this market, so they have a larger product line, with panels like the skypanel s360-c which is a 1.5Kw panel 6 times larger than the s60 (that costs $20k USD). The nova p300c is Aputure's *FIRST* product entered into this market, so you can bet they're going to be dropping more products in larger sizes in the coming years that will eat away at the what remaining market share the competition has very soon.
@@TommyCallaway Arri as of now has failed to innovate and continue to push boundaries after practically 5 years from launch. For all you know they've been working on a SkyPanel 2, and they are gonna mop the floor haha, but as of now, this is definitely a market where the innovators are going to prosper greatly. Even the gemini lacks some things, for example I have a gemini 2x1 with me, and the yoke can't even hold the weight of my modifier and it droops downward slowly over time, and that's almost a $4k light, you would think something that simple wouldn't happen. Seems to me Aputure listening to their customers is gonna continue to push them forward haha. Love your videos by the way Tommy, keep them up :)
@@BookOfKen Thanks man - totally agree with you.
Should have done the over 9000lux comment as Vegeta from DBZ. Such a wasted opportunity for a great review. Keep it up!
That was my intention :) I left the clip out intentionally, but put in an obvious pause.. those that know, know.
Tommy Callaway spoken as the prince of all Saiyans!
Can multiple of these lights be hung from the ceiling and controlled with a controller? THinking about using P300c to light a Cyc wall.
I'm building a 15ft wide, 11ft deep, 11ft high L-shaped Cyc-wall. How many p300cs would I need approximately? My budget can only accommodate two and I wonder if that's going to be enough.
How does it compare to the digitalfoto 300
The DigitalFoto 300 is basically inferior in almost every way in a side by side comparison, only excelling if you need to use vmount , want to avoid cable management, and purchasing availability.
Tommy Callaway thanks so much for the swift reply. I’m on the fence because being able to shoot out doors is very important to me
Hahah... definitely has happened to me too. Thanks for doing this.
Bruh, I felt your pain in the intro.... 🥺😥😢😭
it's over 9000!!
Cool review
Where is the long term review?
Your "FAVORITE" feature is the preset buttons?
How does this compare to the iKan OYC15 that you reviewed?
Great video! So I have a 120d mk II and 2 Apature mc lights, if you were getting only one more light with that kit would you go with this or a 60 or 300d?
300d ii all the way, you've got an ideal kit
@@TommyCallaway Hmm ok, what would make you choose that over the Nova? And thank you for taking the time to respond!
@@ChristianSmith I mis-understood. Lol, definitely get the nova!!!! I thought you meant, if you get the nova, what else should you get.
@@TommyCallaway cool, thanks for the time!
It may not work with the old 2.4GHz remote, but won't it work with Aputure's upcoming dedicated remote for Sidus Link?
Oh definitely. It’s really easy to use with the Sidus app, once a dedicated hardware Sidus remote exists, I’m sold on the system.
What’s the rolling stand exactly?
Can review the rayz 400max
It's a solid panel - I'll see if I can get one in here. I still have one more awesome panel from Lupo in here I need to review as well, the lens'd full color 60
I subscribe to your channel so I’m looking forward
Trying to wrap my head on the power - the LS1 c is "10,000" and the Nova is 9,000 - 120 degree beam angle tells the tale?
Yes, the LS1 has a beam angle of like 45 deg, and must be the single color version for 10k lux at 1m, and has lower color quality. The nova has *all* colors, better color quality, the entire white range is over 9k lux at 120 degree beam angle, as well as all the other features. *significantly* more light output. I always try to tell people that you could measure the output of a laser pointer and it would have an insane "lux" number.. but add a little diffusion and it won't light anything at all. Beam angle / quantity of output / hotspots are super important thing to consider once you start using the light.
@@TommyCallaway Good grief - that sounds awesome. Thank you!
WHAT ROLLING STAND DO YOU USE???
If you didnt overwrite or hard format you should have been able to save the footage.
Definitely a hard format.
How would you compare this light to the Yidoblo AI 3000?
The build quality on the Yidoblo lights is awful in comparison, the user interface sucks, and the color fidelity is pretty poor - it's only an RGBW light, so only 4 color channels. I would go for the aputure light every time. Also, resell-ability on the aputure lights is much higher. Given the choice, I would stay away from the yidoblo.
@@TommyCallaway Thank you, I can't seem to find a real comparison anywhere. I'd really love to see you do a video comparing all of these $900-2000 RBG Panels. Subbed 👍🏾
How would the Aputure Nova p300c compare to the Luxli Taiko?
Solid question - I haven’t had hands on the Taiko yet, but I will be doing a showdown with a bunch of my panels soon to hopefully provide some insight
Can you review the rayzr 400max
Sky panel “destroyer” though? I see language like this used in a lot of demos and reviews. The ARRI [insert light] killer!
Yes. This is the first time I’ve used language like that in a video title. There’s good reason for it though - It’s a far wiser investment in every category, not just based on my opinions.
Tommy Callaway right on. I’ve never owned or operated a skypanel so I don’t have anything to compare it to. I would probably buy this, if only for its price point. Somewhat related note...any idea as to when the 600D will make its debut?
@@j.oakley9588 any guess I have would be speculation, I thought it would have come out already.
Wish it was brighter
Brighter than what, exactly?
Tommy Callaway my LS 1S
It is. Significantly. There’s a difference in the quantity of output by a large margin. Lux reading from 1 meter away is only part of the story. Beam angle on the LS1 is like 45 degrees, the nova is 120deg and already soft. The nova will light up an entire room much easier. You would need 3x LS1’s to match the amount output.
Tommy Callaway Dont convince me to order this thing 😂😂
@@KirkFilms Bro. If you have about $1700 to invest on lighting.. this is the one to buy if you can find it. Also, the sooner you place an order the better, they're currently on a *very* busy backorder line-up.
Watching this video is going to cost me $1700. Pls don’t tell my wife...
And you thought this was “free” content. 😂
Tommy Callaway BWAHAHAHA *wallet cries*
What’s the exact stand you’re using?
This one right here: bhpho.to/3fhTdMV
@@TommyCallaway thank you!
:03 My worst nightmare
Voice good but Mike bad seek seek sound to much irretating on headphones
Preset buttons are useful, I hope they will eventually have 8 preset buttons instead of just 4. The power cable is proprietary and expensive to replace, perhaps someone could make a short 6" adapter so we can plug in US standard 3-prong cables that so many electronic components have. I love the unit, looking to buy another. Can multiple Bluetooth devices use to control the unit? So far I can only use one device at a time to control my Nova 300.