Update - One issue we've found using the pixel tubes regularly for several weeks - when you power them up, they retain the last settings you used EXCEPT the dimmer setting on the effects. And if you use the buttons on the tube to change the dimmer setting, all of the other settings for the effect mode you're in reset to their defaults. This is an annoyance I hope Amaran can fix with a firmware update.
An SSI score of 85 is interesting considering the perceptual differences between the two. I look forward to the upcoming video on this topic as I have often felt there was a tangible difference between actual tungsten lights and high CRI/SSI tungsten LEDs.
@@curtisjudd how long was your halogen lamp on for before shooting? They tend to start at a lower color tempature then gradually shift higher as they warm.
Looking at the background, I can tell the IRIS was adjusted to compensate. But what's more interesting, the contrast also looks to be higher on the background of the right image. Which makes me think you may have changed the ISO and lost some dynamic range?
I understand this is probably not nice of me since it's a sponsored video... But there's Nanlite Pavotube T8-7X which is incredibly cheap. $385 for 4 of them. Not as bright, but plenty for effects or a shoot without huge amounts of light to drown them out.
@@curtisjudd Yup, I got 4 of them right after I wrote the comment. They're super light, have all the app functionality of the expensive ones, good color accuracy. They can run off of a USB-C power bank practically all day. Otherwise about an hour at max power with internal battery. They're definitely just an effect/accent/mood light. Or great in a low light shoot. But not powerful enough to act as a main source of light. I'm happy with the purchase because of the crazy low price. I have 2x Nanlite 150 and 1x Nanlite 300 for serious light sources...
Is the 1ft one brighter than Aputure MC? On a side note, I would appreciate it if you could tells us the camera settings and the distance of the light from the wall, so we can at least approximate the brightness. Regardless, thank you for the review.
any comments to the output of this fixture? I feel like not a single reviewer has spoke to the fact its has subpar output compared to other tube lights out there on paper.
As an effects light, I haven't found these to be lacking for my purposes. I have worked on productions where they've used the Quasar Science tube lights and I don't see a huge difference, but we're using them as effects lights, not as key lights. Maybe you're looking to use them as a key?
@@curtisjudd I think using tube lights as a key is common practice in productions. It feels odd that Aputure have released 3 different lights in this form factor none of which can compete with the Titan tube (which i think we all have been waiting for). Effect lighting seems too niche to build a tube solely for that purpose (given its low output).
@@clizzaudio Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I'm over here keying with panels and COBs so I guess I didn't have that expectation in my mind for tubes.
Update - One issue we've found using the pixel tubes regularly for several weeks - when you power them up, they retain the last settings you used EXCEPT the dimmer setting on the effects. And if you use the buttons on the tube to change the dimmer setting, all of the other settings for the effect mode you're in reset to their defaults. This is an annoyance I hope Amaran can fix with a firmware update.
Could you please do deep review about it, or review about the new INFINIBAR ?
Thanks man, i appreciate your work 🎥💡
I’m always impressed how nice that cement wall looks using some coloured lights!
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Hoping to see a APUTURE INFINIBAR review from you. Thanks for all the great and honest reviews!
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As always, the best scientific review💡🎥
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Hi Curtis, thanks for the video. I have tube lights so I thought your review was good. Thanks again William..
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An SSI score of 85 is interesting considering the perceptual differences between the two. I look forward to the upcoming video on this topic as I have often felt there was a tangible difference between actual tungsten lights and high CRI/SSI tungsten LEDs.
I’m looking forward to it as well!
@@curtisjudd how long was your halogen lamp on for before shooting? They tend to start at a lower color tempature then gradually shift higher as they warm.
@@SimplestUsername about 20 minutes.
Yeah, the color temp is totally stable at that point..
Interesting, there really is a big perceptual difference.
Looking at the background, I can tell the IRIS was adjusted to compensate. But what's more interesting, the contrast also looks to be higher on the background of the right image. Which makes me think you may have changed the ISO and lost some dynamic range?
Great video!, What is the maximum number of pt2c that can connect simultaneously?
I understand this is probably not nice of me since it's a sponsored video... But there's Nanlite Pavotube T8-7X which is incredibly cheap. $385 for 4 of them.
Not as bright, but plenty for effects or a shoot without huge amounts of light to drown them out.
Cool! Have you used them?
@@curtisjudd Yup, I got 4 of them right after I wrote the comment. They're super light, have all the app functionality of the expensive ones, good color accuracy. They can run off of a USB-C power bank practically all day. Otherwise about an hour at max power with internal battery.
They're definitely just an effect/accent/mood light. Or great in a low light shoot. But not powerful enough to act as a main source of light.
I'm happy with the purchase because of the crazy low price. I have 2x Nanlite 150 and 1x Nanlite 300 for serious light sources...
Also, not sure what you meant exactly by sponsored, but to be clear, Aputure gave me the lights to make the video but did not pay me further.
@@lukastemberger That's great to hear, glad they're working well for you! 👍
@@curtisjuddAh cool. The video has a "paid promotion" tag, so I assumed... :)
Actual tungsten light is still unmatched for the most part.
The closest ive Seen (by eye) is the curend astera light engine, so Titan onward.
It is spilling on the background but the colors are much closer than LEDs.
I'm planning to get a pair of 2" and 4" to build a 4 tube kit. Already controlling the other lights with the app.
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Great review as always Curtis! Maybe these lights can be a good cheap alternative to the Astera Helios ✌
They are definitely less expensive.
We are trying to add them into a matrix to create a custom sequence but they are greyed out. Do you know if this is possible?
Not that I know of.
The PT1c has a user replaceable battery.
Cool! I wish that were also the case for the larger models.
Is the 1ft one brighter than Aputure MC?
On a side note, I would appreciate it if you could tells us the camera settings and the distance of the light from the wall, so we can at least approximate the brightness.
Regardless, thank you for the review.
Lights were about 50cm from the wall on either side. Camera was at ISO 800, 23.976 fps, 180 degree shutter, f2.8.
@@curtisjudd thank you so much 🙏🏻
any comments to the output of this fixture? I feel like not a single reviewer has spoke to the fact its has subpar output compared to other tube lights out there on paper.
As an effects light, I haven't found these to be lacking for my purposes. I have worked on productions where they've used the Quasar Science tube lights and I don't see a huge difference, but we're using them as effects lights, not as key lights. Maybe you're looking to use them as a key?
@@curtisjudd I think using tube lights as a key is common practice in productions. It feels odd that Aputure have released 3 different lights in this form factor none of which can compete with the Titan tube (which i think we all have been waiting for). Effect lighting seems too niche to build a tube solely for that purpose (given its low output).
@@clizzaudio Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I'm over here keying with panels and COBs so I guess I didn't have that expectation in my mind for tubes.
Are the original Amaran T4C brighter than these lights ?
I'm not sure, I didn't get a chance to try the originals.
Is there any way to charge and use the DMX dongle with this light?
Not sure, we don’t have the dongle.
@@curtisjudd I found out that the dongle has a USB C input on it for charging.
@@SimplestUsername Thanks for confirming and sharing! 👍
pixel density makes me sad
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What’s pixel density?