First, thank you for putting the summary in the beginning. A lot of people value your input and expertise. Second, the videos looks phenomenal. Third, I did now know you were tall tall! Thank you!!
You have the BEST delivery, "if it takes a fall on concrete..." love it Curtis. Thank you so much for doing what you do, I think the COB 60d will work good for me.
I'm here 'cos Josh and Gerald said you are the most underrated piece of camera equipment. Anyway, love this. I just bought the P60c and few other smaller Aperture lights and have a COB 60x and. Godox VL150 on back order. Such a great era for filmmakers °¬)
As a professional I bought 2 of the bi colours. I find it super useful to have a relatively powerful light I can kind of throw anywhere with just a smaller v-mount battery. Just clamp it to the ceiling if need be. That said it’s definitely not a main light. Just something useful to have in your kit.
Thanks for the insight! Good idea for a softer, more even light. Tradeoff is that it won't push as far, but that can be ok, depending on your particular set.
I have been waiting for your review for long! I cannot decide if I should get the Amaran 60D, 60X or 100X because of the power output, I mainly use it for talking head, but sometimes for a 2 person interview. Do you think the 60D (instead of 60X) will have enough power in an interview situation? Also, how's the performance of the 60X with the compatible softbox like the MINI 2 or SE Dome, because you were testing it with a much bigger softbox. Thanks.
@@curtisjudd thanks would you say a 100W or 150W would be okay for a 2 person interview? Would you rather prefer to have 2 X 60W for interview instead of 1X 100W or 1X150W?
Thanks 💛. Is 60d with a softbox is a convenient choice for online teaching at a computer? Or it is too bright and a daylight temperature is not ideal for long daily usage. I am looking a key light for lightning my computer place.
For professional work I normally use a 200w light with a 48” octobox so I’m used to large soft powerful lights. I know these two may not be as “soft”. Mostly work doing restaurant food and product showcasing. Which one would you recommend me purchasing if I had to pick one as a lighter option to my clients that don’t have as large of a budget?
I figured out how to make the Amaran COB 60X case work properly. Put AC parts in separate bag, Keep the baby spud on the unit and cut a notch in box for it. This leaves room for 4 NPF 's & charger. Doing this makes the light much more user-friendly.
Hey, very helpful as always, thanks. Question. how did you get two colors on the background spot? did you cut gels into the gobo? or on the front or in both? I could only see it quickly when you showed the set up. my guess is staked and on gel has holes... thanks in advance :)
Thanks for your detailed review! At 12:00 (Light Output section) it looks like the P60X is almost twice as bright at 5000 lux compared to the COB 60X at 2350 lux, is that right?
Another stellar review! I'm considering one of these two lights for a quick "run and gun" battery powered key light solution to grab video/photos of clothing in our vintage clothing store. Couple of questions: 1) would the 60x with an umbrella or the p60x with the included softbox be a better solution for that? 2) with the 60x, would you recommend using high capacity NP-F batteries and the included adapter plate or a V mount battery for weight distribution/ease of use/battery life? Thanks!
An umbrella will provide softer light but it will also spill everywhere - good for a flat but soft look. The panel with the softbox will be a little less soft but will not spill as much - good for a more stylized look, perhaps. I’d start with the NP-F batteries.
Hi Curtis, could you clarify why you say that the aputure 2x fresnel is not capable with this light? also you mention some big domes are not compatible i assume is because of the size and weight of them to be to heavy for the plastic body and the mount?
Hi Emil, it wasn't designed for a light with this size LED chip so the optics aren't optimal. And yes, the light is so small and made of plastic so it isn't designed to support larger soft boxes.
My P60C quit connecting to Sidus Link via Bluetooth and Aputure's support basically told me they can't do anything and I should contact the retailer. The experience was kind of a bummer, given that my studio is full of Aputure gear that might need customer support at some point.
Just bought one (60x) when I saw your awesome in depth review, just wanted to ask how long do you thing the dual NP-F970 batteries will last on around 30% output for using the entire day such as indoor events?
thanks for the amazing videos, Curtis 👍👍 Just got a COB60X, just wondering if the Aputure Barn Doors with fit into the COB 60X ? also what about the Light Dome SE ? would that be too big ? cheers !
Hi, I understand that this is a bit of a silly question, but on the presentation of the P60 you say panels are soft lights. My silly question is then why we need a softbox on top of it?
Hi, thanks for your (always interesting) reviews. I noticed, that your index is a few seconds off, for example price starts at 14:40 not 14:44 Keep up the good work Greets
Between the 60d, cod 60x, cod 60d, and 100d witch would you suggest or if not aputure what else would you suggest? But also a good video :P. Ps does it come with a stand?
You think this has enough power to work as a key light like you did with the shoot through umbrella? It seems like a lot of light was bouncing back off the umbrella.
Thanks TruthSeeker. Since I review microphones, I change it up quite often, but in this case, I used the Sennheiser MKH8050 (details in the description).
Thank you very much flew the video. You mentioned briefly in your video that fresnel lens does not work with this light. Is it because it doesn’t fit physically? Would other brand of fresnel lens work? Thanks!
@@curtisjudd Thanks, Curtis! I almost got the 60x but I have a couple of concerns: 1) the tripod screw mount on a plastic body doesn't inspire confidence in terms of durability. 2) Fresnel lens and some other modifiers don't work with this light. I am weighing between 60x and COLBOR CL60 I found a few days ago on youtube. Do you have any opinion on this light? Cheers!
@@curtisjudd 😂 I thought that might be the case. None of the usual TH-camrs I follow reviewed that product. Please search TH-cam for Colbor CL60. It’s an interesting one and I think it might be a little better than the Amaran 60x. I am still weighing between the two. :)
Hey Curtis, I absolutely love how much detail and effort you put into your videos. Even while watching this, when you said that you were holding up your softbox with the C-stand, you showed it quickly and while I continued to watch, I was wondering how you had it attached and then you showed exactly how it was attached. So my only comment is that maybe that could have been edited in right after the first mention, but man that is being a picky viewer. I have heard you mention dropping a light on cement in the past. Maybe you could build yourself some B-roll showing a light being knocked over and destroyed, that you could just drop it in when applicable. Excellent review as always.
I think at 1:34 you see it yourself. In front is a blue perforated color gel with small holes in it. The holes presumably allow the warm tungsten light to pass through and thus create the two-tone effect. A gobo insert is probably used to make the structure.
Hello Curtis, an offtopic query. Am looking for some suggestions Have a Shure MVi Digital Audio Interface. Am looking for an earset head-worn microphone that will connect with the interface. Wish to use it for conference calls as my home office has a lot of echo Was checking the Shure MX153. But am not sure whether it will connect directly into the above interface Are any connectors available for the same or maybe you could suggest any other earset head-worn microphone which will directly fit into the Shure MVi Digital Audio Interface?
Hello from Uruguay, I was searching for some lights to aid me with live moths photography( I collect, get into my bathroom, make photos and release) (my bathroom kind of now a moth studio lol) I am interested in knowing how wich kind of light stand it can use? I. have to import everything in Uruguay, therefore , I am not ablet to make trials. I loved the Amaran 60x!! Thanks for helping out , best wishes.
Hey Curtis, I am wondering if you have an answer for this question that has been hard to figure out. I am choosing between bi-color and daylight balanced lights (Amaran or Lightstorm depending on budget). Daylight balanced tends to have more output, I believe because all of the LEDs are daylight which would make it brighter then a bi-color where half of the lights or daylight. What I am wondering is if I want to have the highest output at daylight and tungsten color, would I go with a daylight balanced and just use CTO(which I am assuming cuts light transmission significantly by blocking blue wavelengths) or choose a bi-color?
@@curtisjudd Awesome! Thanks for the advice. I will go with daylight. Last question I can't find an answer to. Will the Daylight Amaran 60x, 100 and 200, and the Aputure 300s work at full intensity when plugged in for a long amount of time (30-40min interview segments). I plan on using some as mock bright daylight through a fake loft window setup. I heard a few reports of them shutting off, but I think that was due to running off of battery power.
@@curtisjudd Oh and I bought you a coffee (microphone) for your time. I hope to become a support subscriber soon!😀 Your teaching and guidance is great!
Quick question. This is in regards to the Rode Wireless Go and the Sanken Cos 11-D. Sanken no longer makes it with the NON-Locking 3.5mm connector. The only make it with the LOCKING connecter now. If I were to buy the Cos 11-D with the pigtails, could I solder a NON-locking 3.5mm connector on there and it would work? Thanks for your time and thoughts! Mischa
@@curtisjudd Holy Mackerel! Thank you for this 🙏. Ty for replying! You just made my life about 20 times easier. I'm going to order two mic's. So in my research I also came across the DPA 4063. I was gonna order one of each... Thoughts on DPA 4063? It allows for the low voltage (3v)
Curtis, not sure if I asked this, but how do you deal with the shadow from the boom mic and tripod (from above the person) going onto the person because of the light?
@@curtisjudd If you put the boom on the opposite side, which I assume is on the fill light side, wouldn't that cast a shadow too? Or do you not use a fill light?
Mr Judd, can you list some reading lights, thats used in studio and attaches to a music script stand, for voice over reads. I need to include this in my home booth. Thanks
Hi. Aputure says in Instagram Fresnel 2x fit COB 60x. And in some stores sell combo cob60x+fresnel 2x. Does You tested it with fresnel? Can you show example how it work with it?
Did I hear you say that it doesn't come with a cable for D-Tap connection from a V-Mount Battery into the light?! That sounds very strange! If they have a V-Mount connection they should have the cable too!
It comes with the NP-F battery sled which fits in the v-mount on the body of the light. And that battery sled comes with the necessary cable for it. But no, it does NOT come with a d-tap to DC barrel cable for v-mount cine batteries.
Regarding daylight conversion for the Amaran: I have been searching for some sort of CTO gel holder to mount on the Bowen reflector. I don’t want to use the barn doors because then I lose the intensity boost from the reflector. Trying to figure out if there is a magnetic gel holder that clips on the front that still allows a little airflow so the gel doesn’t overheat in the reflector. Do you know of any?
@@juandiosdado I agree. Not a huge fan but I suspect there may be a bit of a "we have the highest output spec" war going on between manufacturers and you can technically get a higher LUX reading with these hot-spot hyper reflectors...in the very center, at least. I'd prefer a nice even flood.
@@curtisjudd Yeah, that's probably the reason, but it's quite dishonest and a way of lying with numbers. Most people won't understand the huge relationship between beam-angle and lux. Manufacturers should do a better job at explaining this, probably through graphical diagrams and photos.
I've been watching your videos for years, and so shocked to know that you are 6'7. I'd love to see some reviews of stands you use for lighting yourself
The final result is so dark though, when you know that a big percentage of the audience is watching from a smartphone with auto brightness… I need that iphone 14’s 2000nits to see 😢
Wow... seems like i have overpaid when geting lights for my home studio... 120DII and 60D/X aren’t better than Amaran 60d/x.... hope i can still sell 60d/x.
They are better in some ways. For home, you probably don't need the much more robust build of the Light Storm lights, but they still have their advantages, like being able to use much larger modifiers.
I've seen 1x1 panel lights (such as the Astra) used as the hair/kicker for talking head and interview lighting. Do you think the P60X would work well for that?
@@curtisjudd Love your videos been watching for years. Funny tall person story I'm 6'3 and I always forget when someone points out that I'm a big guy I don't think about it often. I went to a big and tall store and they acted like I was a shrimp (6'3" is probably in the top 5% of heights). I trained in the military on a submarine and we wore baseball cap style hats I hit my head on things constantly because I couldn't see above my eyeline much.
I am still waiting for a lights manufacturer to give out a detailed API, so we can program our own effects instead of limited by their own lack of imagination. Until then, I feel no reason to buy any new lights.
I thought i could trust Curtis as he seemed to understand sound. The 60x is a noisemaker and you cannot have it anywhere your talent or microphone or you will get noise... a broadband noise that you cannot remove easily. A high pitched noise around 4k to boot as well. If your using a condenser microphone you will pick this up. I think the reviewer has been remiss in mentioning this, although its quite apparent as soon as you turn one light on. the other thing is the battery life is really very very poor. Basically the light is ok in noisy environments as the sound would get washed out but i do doubt this reviewer as its the third time ive bought something he has reviewed from a mainstream manufacturer that hes failed to review critically. Had i known how limiting this light was i would not of clicked his refferal link, but hey enjoy that refferal. Not expecting a reply from the reviewer.. it all smells fishy to me..
First, thank you for putting the summary in the beginning. A lot of people value your input and expertise. Second, the videos looks phenomenal. Third, I did now know you were tall tall! Thank you!!
Thanks!
You have the BEST delivery, "if it takes a fall on concrete..." love it Curtis. Thank you so much for doing what you do, I think the COB 60d will work good for me.
Thanks and happy filming! 👍
I'm here 'cos Josh and Gerald said you are the most underrated piece of camera equipment. Anyway, love this. I just bought the P60c and few other smaller Aperture lights and have a COB 60x and. Godox VL150 on back order. Such a great era for filmmakers °¬)
Thanks for comping by, Jonas! Happy lighting!
As a professional I bought 2 of the bi colours. I find it super useful to have a relatively powerful light I can kind of throw anywhere with just a smaller v-mount battery. Just clamp it to the ceiling if need be. That said it’s definitely not a main light. Just something useful to have in your kit.
Good idea!
I like the pauses for fan noise and concrete, subtle, but impactful and very funny.
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Great video as always. Hope you do a 60c review as well.
Thanks!
when using an umbrella I recommend taking the reflector off. that way it spreads more across the surface of the umbrella.
Thanks for the insight! Good idea for a softer, more even light. Tradeoff is that it won't push as far, but that can be ok, depending on your particular set.
Good luck getting them, Aputure had a factory closure due to COVID. Ordered my COB 60x end of Dec., shipping estimated end of March...
The P60X is in stock, but yes, the COBs are back-ordered at the moment. Thanks for the insights on what happened there.
Excellent review! Very well done! Thanks for your hard work
Thanks Andy.
another great video - you are like the dean of creators
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love the use of the aputure spot for the background!
Thanks Doug!
COB 60x looks like a portable winner. Thanks for the review
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It's amazing what you can buy for not much money these days. Great video :)
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I have been waiting for your review for long! I cannot decide if I should get the Amaran 60D, 60X or 100X because of the power output, I mainly use it for talking head, but sometimes for a 2 person interview. Do you think the 60D (instead of 60X) will have enough power in an interview situation? Also, how's the performance of the 60X with the compatible softbox like the MINI 2 or SE Dome, because you were testing it with a much bigger softbox. Thanks.
The 60D would be great for one person with a small soft box, but I don't think it'd be enough for 2 people.
@@curtisjudd thanks would you say a 100W or 150W would be okay for a 2 person interview? Would you rather prefer to have 2 X 60W for interview instead of 1X 100W or 1X150W?
@@IsaacFromHK Unless you can get a light well up above the two interview participants, I'd prefer two smaller lights over a bigger single light.
Great video as always 👍 Thanks for the review.
Thanks, IronFactory.pl.
What'd you use for a gel to create that background? It looks cool.
Aputure Spotlight Mount with the Amaran 100D light. And then I used the Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo. All listed in the description.
Thanks 💛. Is 60d with a softbox is a convenient choice for online teaching at a computer? Or it is too bright and a daylight temperature is not ideal for long daily usage. I am looking a key light for lightning my computer place.
I prefer tungsten light, especially if I had to have it shining on me all day.
@@curtisjudd Thanks 🌿
Excellent content. TY! Ermm how did you achieve your background?
Thanks. Like this: th-cam.com/video/wMcduDNV-6k/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
@@curtisjudd Thank you!! I like the DYI solution you are mentioning!!
Always pumped for a new Judd vid!
Thanks Brenden!
For professional work I normally use a 200w light with a 48” octobox so I’m used to large soft powerful lights. I know these two may not be as “soft”. Mostly work doing restaurant food and product showcasing. Which one would you recommend me purchasing if I had to pick one as a lighter option to my clients that don’t have as large of a budget?
The COB and as large a diffusion surface as possible.
I figured out how to make the Amaran COB 60X case work properly. Put AC parts in separate bag, Keep the baby spud on the unit and cut a notch in box for it. This leaves room for 4 NPF
's & charger. Doing this makes the light much more user-friendly.
Nice idea, thanks for sharing.
A great video, many thanks!
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Hey, very helpful as always, thanks.
Question.
how did you get two colors on the background spot?
did you cut gels into the gobo? or on the front or in both?
I could only see it quickly when you showed the set up.
my guess is staked and on gel has holes...
thanks in advance :)
It is a multicolor gobo.
most informative video. well done!
Thanks!
Thanks for your detailed review! At 12:00 (Light Output section) it looks like the P60X is almost twice as bright at 5000 lux compared to the COB 60X at 2350 lux, is that right?
Correct
Another stellar review! I'm considering one of these two lights for a quick "run and gun" battery powered key light solution to grab video/photos of clothing in our vintage clothing store. Couple of questions:
1) would the 60x with an umbrella or the p60x with the included softbox be a better solution for that?
2) with the 60x, would you recommend using high capacity NP-F batteries and the included adapter plate or a V mount battery for weight distribution/ease of use/battery life? Thanks!
An umbrella will provide softer light but it will also spill everywhere - good for a flat but soft look. The panel with the softbox will be a little less soft but will not spill as much - good for a more stylized look, perhaps. I’d start with the NP-F batteries.
@@curtisjudd Thanks for the advice! Now off to watch your new Deity Theos video.
Hi Curtis, could you clarify why you say that the aputure 2x fresnel is not capable with this light? also you mention some big domes are not compatible i assume is because of the size and weight of them to be to heavy for the plastic body and the mount?
Hi Emil, it wasn't designed for a light with this size LED chip so the optics aren't optimal. And yes, the light is so small and made of plastic so it isn't designed to support larger soft boxes.
Great video. Question: would the 60x be able to hold a 35 inch bowens mount soft box or is that to big ?
Would probably be ok but I wouldn't want to go bigger than that.
My P60C quit connecting to Sidus Link via Bluetooth and Aputure's support basically told me they can't do anything and I should contact the retailer. The experience was kind of a bummer, given that my studio is full of Aputure gear that might need customer support at some point.
Thanks for sharing and sorry to hear about that. 🤨
I had 4 P60C's all have their Bluetooth units fail.
@@paulmcdaniel6366 Ouch! I'll keep an eye on mine.
Just bought one (60x) when I saw your awesome in depth review, just wanted to ask how long do you thing the dual NP-F970 batteries will last on around 30% output for using the entire day such as indoor events?
Total guess, but 3-4 hours?
@@curtisjudd ok thank you!
Ok the most surprising thing I've learned from this video is that Curtis Judd is 6' 7" tall! HOLY SHIT!
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thanks for the amazing videos, Curtis 👍👍 Just got a COB60X, just wondering if the Aputure Barn Doors with fit into the COB 60X ? also what about the Light Dome SE ? would that be too big ? cheers !
Yes and yes.
@@curtisjudd Thanks Curtis, Appreciate it !
Hi, I understand that this is a bit of a silly question, but on the presentation of the P60 you say panels are soft lights. My silly question is then why we need a softbox on top of it?
That’s to make it even softer. Soft versus hard is a spectrum. The larger the light emitting surface, relative to the subject, the softer the light.
@@curtisjudd thanks for the clarification. I like the spectrum idea of things
Hi, thanks for your (always interesting) reviews. I noticed, that your index is a few seconds off, for example price starts at 14:40 not 14:44
Keep up the good work
Greets
Thanks, yes, we had to make a change last minute.
Between the 60d, cod 60x, cod 60d, and 100d witch would you suggest or if not aputure what else would you suggest? But also a good video :P. Ps does it come with a stand?
100d and no, stand not included.
@@curtisjudd Thank you and Marry Christmas. I was leaning towards the 100d because the 60 line doesn't have R.G.B.
100d isn’t RGB either but I’m sure you know that by now
Great review! How would you compare Aputure P60x to the GVM MB832 that you reviewed last year?
I prefer the Aputure lights, especially for the app control.
Buying the 60D based solely on looks and form factor lol…fortunately it also seems like a great little light too;)
👍 happy lighting Ray. Good to hear from you.
Nice review....Cant wait for your review of the Tascam Portacapture x8...hint hint 🙂
First of my coverage of the Portacapture X8 is here: th-cam.com/video/T-GrHAivZks/w-d-xo.html
Great material as always.
-Will
Thanks Will.
You think this has enough power to work as a key light like you did with the shoot through umbrella? It seems like a lot of light was bouncing back off the umbrella.
It does for talking head shots, yes.
@@curtisjudd thank you for your reply! Seems like a great option for solo talking head!
Hi Curtis, good video!
Hi Matthew, thanks.
Amazing video Curtis, what mic do you use to record these videos?
Thanks TruthSeeker. Since I review microphones, I change it up quite often, but in this case, I used the Sennheiser MKH8050 (details in the description).
Great video as always!
Thanks!
Thank you very much flew the video. You mentioned briefly in your video that fresnel lens does not work with this light. Is it because it doesn’t fit physically? Would other brand of fresnel lens work? Thanks!
The Fresnel 2x fits, but it’s optics are designed for the bigger lights so it effectively does very little to focus the light beam on this light.
@@curtisjudd Thanks, Curtis! I almost got the 60x but I have a couple of concerns: 1) the tripod screw mount on a plastic body doesn't inspire confidence in terms of durability. 2) Fresnel lens and some other modifiers don't work with this light. I am weighing between 60x and COLBOR CL60 I found a few days ago on youtube. Do you have any opinion on this light? Cheers!
@@KINNZ94 I haven't used the COLBOR, in fact, haven't even heard of it.
@@curtisjudd 😂 I thought that might be the case. None of the usual TH-camrs I follow reviewed that product. Please search TH-cam for Colbor CL60. It’s an interesting one and I think it might be a little better than the Amaran 60x. I am still weighing between the two. :)
Hey Curtis, I absolutely love how much detail and effort you put into your videos. Even while watching this, when you said that you were holding up your softbox with the C-stand, you showed it quickly and while I continued to watch, I was wondering how you had it attached and then you showed exactly how it was attached. So my only comment is that maybe that could have been edited in right after the first mention, but man that is being a picky viewer. I have heard you mention dropping a light on cement in the past. Maybe you could build yourself some B-roll showing a light being knocked over and destroyed, that you could just drop it in when applicable. Excellent review as always.
Thanks Jim, I appreciate the input.
Hi! I need to ask! What gel or modifier had you inside the projector mount for the interesting bokeh like projection on thr background? Thank you!
I'm very much interested in that information, too.
I think at 1:34 you see it yourself. In front is a blue perforated color gel with small holes in it. The holes presumably allow the warm tungsten light to pass through and thus create the two-tone effect. A gobo insert is probably used to make the structure.
@@adalbertnetzer445 That might be it. Definitely looking very nice.
Two things there: 1) CTB gel on the front of the Spotlight mount and 2) Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo #43802 (link in the description)
That's a Rosco Prismatic glass gobo (link in the description)
Hello Curtis, an offtopic query. Am looking for some suggestions
Have a Shure MVi Digital Audio Interface. Am looking for an earset head-worn microphone that will connect with the interface. Wish to use it for conference calls as my home office has a lot of echo
Was checking the Shure MX153. But am not sure whether it will connect directly into the above interface
Are any connectors available for the same or maybe you could suggest any other earset head-worn microphone which will directly fit into the Shure MVi Digital Audio Interface?
Perhaps have a look at the RODE headset microphone?
Thank you for this video. Any suggestion for a modifier that produces the tightest beam angle?
The reflector included with the COB 60X is tight at 15 degrees.
Hello from Uruguay, I was searching for some lights to aid me with live moths photography( I collect, get into my bathroom, make photos and release) (my bathroom kind of now a moth studio lol) I am interested in knowing how wich kind of light stand it can use? I. have to import everything in Uruguay, therefore , I am not ablet to make trials. I loved the Amaran 60x!! Thanks for helping out , best wishes.
Yes 60x seems a good choice
thank you so much for being kind and answer back :) Truly appreciated! Best regards! @@curtisjudd
5:07
Have you tested with V Mount 90 batteries? If so how much work time?
Thanks so much for the video, very invested!
I haven't specifically tested that yet, no. Every battery will be a little different.
Good to see you, sir! And did you say, “6’7”?
Yep! Thanks for coming by.
hi Curtis would you recommend the amaran p60c for creative cinematic photography ?
Yes, for smaller subjects.
We're using Amaran COB 60d with Light Dome 2 with no issues, why do you suggest not to use them together?
I worried that the plastic yoke might not hold up. But if it is working for you, that's great to hear! 👍
Hey Curtis, I am wondering if you have an answer for this question that has been hard to figure out. I am choosing between bi-color and daylight balanced lights (Amaran or Lightstorm depending on budget). Daylight balanced tends to have more output, I believe because all of the LEDs are daylight which would make it brighter then a bi-color where half of the lights or daylight. What I am wondering is if I want to have the highest output at daylight and tungsten color, would I go with a daylight balanced and just use CTO(which I am assuming cuts light transmission significantly by blocking blue wavelengths) or choose a bi-color?
Hi Luke, it'll be about a wash so if you'll be filming mainly with daylight, I'd go with one of the daylight only models and use CTO when needed.
@@curtisjudd Awesome! Thanks for the advice. I will go with daylight. Last question I can't find an answer to. Will the Daylight Amaran 60x, 100 and 200, and the Aputure 300s work at full intensity when plugged in for a long amount of time (30-40min interview segments). I plan on using some as mock bright daylight through a fake loft window setup. I heard a few reports of them shutting off, but I think that was due to running off of battery power.
@@curtisjudd Oh and I bought you a coffee (microphone) for your time. I hope to become a support subscriber soon!😀 Your teaching and guidance is great!
@@lukeappelquist yes, should be fine. They each have active thermal designs (fans).
@@lukeappelquist cheers!
Quick question. This is in regards to the Rode Wireless Go and the Sanken Cos 11-D. Sanken no longer makes it with the NON-Locking 3.5mm connector. The only make it with the LOCKING connecter now. If I were to buy the Cos 11-D with the pigtails, could I solder a NON-locking 3.5mm connector on there and it would work? Thanks for your time and thoughts! Mischa
I just used the version with the locking connector. That worked fine. The locking nut doesn't prevent you from plugging it in to the transmitter.
@@curtisjudd Holy Mackerel! Thank you for this 🙏. Ty for replying! You just made my life about 20 times easier. I'm going to order two mic's. So in my research I also came across the DPA 4063. I was gonna order one of each... Thoughts on DPA 4063? It allows for the low voltage (3v)
@@mischaz Haven't used the 4063 but DPA doesn't make bad microphones, that's for sure!
how big of a softbox? I'm thinking about getting the 32x32 foldable from godox.
Bigger is softer, but requires more light output to push the light very far.
Curtis, not sure if I asked this, but how do you deal with the shadow from the boom mic and tripod (from above the person) going onto the person because of the light?
I keep the boom on the side opposite the key light and the light just barely above the eyeline in most cases so it isn't a problem.
@@curtisjudd If you put the boom on the opposite side, which I assume is on the fill light side, wouldn't that cast a shadow too? Or do you not use a fill light?
@@donwarren3253 I don’t usually use a fill light, but even if I did, the boom and mic are above that so it still would not be an issue.
Have you tried the amaran 100d or 200d on the spotlight? Been looking for Info on this combination but cant find any..
The multicolor background in this video was made with the 100D and Spotlight Mount. It works. 👍
Mr Judd, can you list some reading lights, thats used in studio and attaches to a music script stand, for voice over reads. I need to include this in my home booth. Thanks
Hi Antoine, I'm sorry, I don't have any experience with reading lights.
Hi. Aputure says in Instagram Fresnel 2x fit COB 60x. And in some stores sell combo cob60x+fresnel 2x. Does You tested it with fresnel? Can you show example how it work with it?
It didn’t work for me. I’ll try it again
@@curtisjudd Can you make some photo pls to see wh it's didn't work? It's because it bi-color or may be led chip too close to lens?
@@Man-kd4ck It was a struggle to get it to lock into the Bowens mount on the COB 60X so I stopped trying to force it.
Thanks
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do you know what kind of mount converter you would need for attaching the 60x to a Godox light?
No, not sure.
Did I hear you say that it doesn't come with a cable for D-Tap connection from a V-Mount Battery into the light?! That sounds very strange! If they have a V-Mount connection they should have the cable too!
It comes with the NP-F battery sled which fits in the v-mount on the body of the light. And that battery sled comes with the necessary cable for it. But no, it does NOT come with a d-tap to DC barrel cable for v-mount cine batteries.
@@curtisjudd thanks. I just checked and you can buy a coiled one for $17. So, not a big deal. 👍
@@AANasseh 👍 seems reasonable.
Which one is brighter?
The COB can “throw light farther” if that’s what you need, but that’s hard light - not necessarily what you want for a key light.
How does the 60X compare to something like the Godox ML60?
There are more accessories for the full bowens mount so that's a bit plus for the Amaran.
Regarding daylight conversion for the Amaran: I have been searching for some sort of CTO gel holder to mount on the Bowen reflector. I don’t want to use the barn doors because then I lose the intensity boost from the reflector. Trying to figure out if there is a magnetic gel holder that clips on the front that still allows a little airflow so the gel doesn’t overheat in the reflector. Do you know of any?
I don't but one could always use clothespins (lovingly referred to as C-47s on film sets)
@@curtisjudd Very true. Well, if I ever make one, I'll call it the Judd Ring in your honor 🙂
How clean is the beam from the 15° mini reflector? Any hot spots? For context, I'm considering these for use with CRLS reflectors.
Yes, all of the "hyper-reflector" style reflectors the manufacturers seem to prefer including have serious hot spots.
@@curtisjudd That's so unfortunate, such reflectors are pretty much useless. Might as well not include them and make the kit cheaper. Thanks Curtis!
@@juandiosdado I agree. Not a huge fan but I suspect there may be a bit of a "we have the highest output spec" war going on between manufacturers and you can technically get a higher LUX reading with these hot-spot hyper reflectors...in the very center, at least. I'd prefer a nice even flood.
@@curtisjudd Yeah, that's probably the reason, but it's quite dishonest and a way of lying with numbers. Most people won't understand the huge relationship between beam-angle and lux. Manufacturers should do a better job at explaining this, probably through graphical diagrams and photos.
Curtis, did you say you were 6 ft 7 in tall? 👀
Great vid as always btw.
Thanks, yes!
Would the 60D work with the Apature Lantern 360?
It should work, but I'm not sure I would trust the 60D to hold that much weight.
I've been watching your videos for years, and so shocked to know that you are 6'7. I'd love to see some reviews of stands you use for lighting yourself
Haha! I mostly just use c-stands. They're plenty tall (11 feet, I believe).
I loove it👏👏
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the 60x will take the the light dome 2 if you use a 2.5 grip head and push the yoke deep enough instead of the using supplied mount.
Which yoke and deep enough?
$15? You can get an Impact 33” umbrella from B&H for $9.99, and like their air cushioned light stands, they are quite decent.
Ok, even better.
Hoi Curtis, ik heb heel veel interesse in de DJI mic maar wacht op jou
Hallo Tonny, ik heb de DJI draadloze microfoon niet. Het spijt me.
At this price, why not get an Amaran 100D or 100x?
For the panels, space is a consideration. If I need a light at my desk and I don't have a lot of room behind my desk, the panel is pretty handy.
The final result is so dark though, when you know that a big percentage of the audience is watching from a smartphone with auto brightness… I need that iphone 14’s 2000nits to see 😢
Than you should NOT buy these lights.
Wow... seems like i have overpaid when geting lights for my home studio... 120DII and 60D/X aren’t better than Amaran 60d/x.... hope i can still sell 60d/x.
They are better in some ways. For home, you probably don't need the much more robust build of the Light Storm lights, but they still have their advantages, like being able to use much larger modifiers.
I've seen 1x1 panel lights (such as the Astra) used as the hair/kicker for talking head and interview lighting. Do you think the P60X would work well for that?
Yes, that's what I used here. I had the intensity dialed back, but you could punch more light if you prefer.
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Thanks.
6'7! I want to see you dunk a ball for Old Time sake lol
Oh my, I’ll need to get back into condition for that! 🏀
Aputure sells the D-tap to DC cable for the COB60 they also have an accessory handle for those that need a VAC 😉
Thanks for sharing!
I knew that Curtis is tall, but I didn't know he was that tall.
Tall enough to be in the NBA. 😉
Wow you're 6'7" I've been watching for years and didn't realize that
I try not to play that up, usually. 😉
@@curtisjudd Love your videos been watching for years. Funny tall person story I'm 6'3 and I always forget when someone points out that I'm a big guy I don't think about it often. I went to a big and tall store and they acted like I was a shrimp (6'3" is probably in the top 5% of heights). I trained in the military on a submarine and we wore baseball cap style hats I hit my head on things constantly because I couldn't see above my eyeline much.
@@ShawnSwander Ouch! I feel that!
2,5m? WOW
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@@curtisjudd I heard in the video you're 6.7ft tall. I converted it to meters and got amazed, you may be the tallest filmmaker on youtube! hahaha :)
@@DaftRebel 2m 5cm you mean?
@@DarkPa1adin yes!
6, 7"😲
But friendly, nonetheless.
@@curtisjudd and very thorough.
"I am quite tall 6'7" O_o wow!
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wow you are over 2m tall!
Indeed!
6'7? :o
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I am still waiting for a lights manufacturer to give out a detailed API, so we can program our own effects instead of limited by their own lack of imagination. Until then, I feel no reason to buy any new lights.
Interesting idea, thanks for that.
Woah you are 2 meters high
Yes!
I thought i could trust Curtis as he seemed to understand sound. The 60x is a noisemaker and you cannot have it anywhere your talent or microphone or you will get noise... a broadband noise that you cannot remove easily. A high pitched noise around 4k to boot as well. If your using a condenser microphone you will pick this up. I think the reviewer has been remiss in mentioning this, although its quite apparent as soon as you turn one light on. the other thing is the battery life is really very very poor. Basically the light is ok in noisy environments as the sound would get washed out but i do doubt this reviewer as its the third time ive bought something he has reviewed from a mainstream manufacturer that hes failed to review critically. Had i known how limiting this light was i would not of clicked his refferal link, but hey enjoy that refferal. Not expecting a reply from the reviewer.. it all smells fishy to me..