Amaran 100D LED Video Light, 130W 5500K Daylight-balanced, CRI95+ TLCI96+, 39500 lux@1m, Supports App Control, 8 Pre-Programmed Lighting Effects, DC/AC Power Supply

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The main philosophy behind Amaran products is affordability but powerful; nobody likes to have second thoughts after being disappointed by buying a cheaper product compared to a more premium feature riched product with all the bells and whistles.

Both fixtures feature a Bowens S-Type mount which opens up a whole range of excellent accessories from Aputure. Take a look at Cined to see what’s already been covered. Everything from the Fresnel 2X to barn doors/space light and lanterns accessories are available and there’s also a new Lightdome SE softbox specifically designed for the Amaran line. The Amaran 100d has a CRI of 95, and the Aputure 120D has a CRI of 97. The difference between a light with a CRI of 80 vs 90 will be extremely apparent. And a light with a CRI of 95 will perform notably better than one with 90. The jump from 95 to 97 is only incremental, and we would need to be in a specific setup for it to become quite apparent. However, that being said, a 97 CRI is ultimately better and preferable than a light that has a 95 CRI.

First, let’s discuss what both brands offer; each offers powerful lighting equipment for studios and enthusiasts, light-shaping accessories, and lighting software. The difference? Price, features and materials used.

The 200d S’s 48V DC power input grants the color accurate LED light with the flexibility of both AC and battery power options. Use two Gold or V-Mount batteries with the Aputure 2-Bay Battery Power Station* or the included AC Power Supply for seamless workflows across all shooting environments. The main differences come down to build quality, CRI, and options to control the light. The Amaran 100d, as an example, uses a hard plastic material as its housing, while the Aputure 120d uses aluminium. One of these fixtures will survive much more wear and tear than the other (hint, it’s the aputure). Not only have they perfected the product quality in both build and performance, but they have also gained a reputation for outstanding connectivity and building an eco-system that allows all Aputure products to work together efficiently. Sidus Link enables users to connect to each one of their Aputure products remotely, allowing them to have complete control over multiple devices and link them to all be producing the same colour temperature and power output or tell each unit a different parameter of options depending on placement within the scene. The Amaran 100d is a daylight point-source LED fixture with stunning brightness and wireless Bluetooth app control. Meet the perfect light for content creators, interviews, portrait photography and video production.Both Apertureand Amaranproducts are regarded as some of the best you can get in regards to lighting units for their performance, build quality and listening to consumers to improve on products/firmware updates. This is where it can initially get confusing. See, several initial Aputure products held the Amaran title, like the Aputure Amaran Tri-8, the Aputure Amaran AL-M9, and even the self-titled The Amaran.