These Amaran LED Tubes Are BRIGHT!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 6. 08. 2024
- Review of the new Amaran T2c and T4c RGBWW LED tube lights. See how they compare to Nanlight Pavotubes and Quasar Science tubes and see how they can be use on set.
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GEAR MENTIONED
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Amaran LED Tube Lights
đ Amaran T4c LED Tube: geni.us/amaran-t4c
đ Amaran T2c LED Tube: geni.us/amaran-t2c
Amaran Flexible Mat LED Lights
đ Amaran F22c LED Mat (2x2 RGB): geni.us/amaran-f22c
đ Amaran F22x LED Mat (2x2 bi-color): geni.us/amaran-f22x
đ Amaran F21c LED Mat (2x1 RGB): geni.us/amaran-f21c
đ Amaran F21x LED Mat (2x1 bi-color): geni.us/amaran-f21x
đ Nanlite Pavotube 30c: geni.us/QyJh
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
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0:00 Introduction
0:37 Light Overview
1:35 Mounting Options
2:41 Power Options
4:46 Battery Setting
5:54 Light Modes and Controls
6:44 Output and Color Comparison
8:00 Lighting Demo
9:55 Problems with the Light
11:30 VS Nanlight Pavotube
12:55 Conclusion
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PROS AND CONS
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+ Brighter than competition in CCT mode
+ Accurate color temperatures
+ Tons of mounting options
+ Tube diffuser produces much better light than competition
+ Siduslink wireless control
+ Removable battery handle
- Not as bright as competition in RGB mode
- T4c gets very hot in CCT mode at 100%
- Battery handle adds 8â to overall length
- Heavier than competition when using battery
- T4c battery life isnât as good as competition
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DISCLAIMERS
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We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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This video was not paid for by outside persons or manufacturers.
Amaran supplied me with a T4c and T2c for this video.
The content of this video and my opinions were not reviewed by any outside persons.
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your mic and whatever you do to your voice is so soothing
Your workshop here is very very interesting. Also the live demo of lighting while filming blew my mind ^^ I will consider these lights for sure ! Thanks
Really appreciate the comparison vs. the Pavotubes and Quasar tubes. It's nice to see Aputure finally getting into this space.
Hi Caleb - Thank you for being so upfront and transparent about both the pros and cons of these tube lights. I'm a HUGE fan of Aputure and was going to order these lights 50% into your review, but after seeing the downsides I decided to hold off since my Pavotubes seem to be more suited for my needs. Can't wait for your review(s) on the flexible lights as well!
Agree. Great review. Still on the fence.
I am in same boat! I was all excited to get these and replace my Pavotubes. But I do use the color a lot and these wouldn't help in this department......other than the app. Also the battery life is half of the Pavotube. But I do love the look of these when in corded mode. And the mounting looks amazing.
@@MatthewEncina Matthew đł
Very Cool! Finally someone has added some much needed updates to RGB tube lights. Love the option for a detachable battery or DC power. I was thinking the exact same thing about having a pinned connector instead of that barrel cable for power input.
Love the removable/swappable battery for these, and can power them with a v mount battery! Will definitely be checking these out
Sweet tube lights. I was just looking at options for tube lights for some music video projects and these pretty much hit the mark on what I'm looking for in the price bracket I'm after.
Instantly purchased 2 using your BH link AND IT CAME WITH 2 FREE B7CâS!!!! What?!? Fantastic savings! Thanks Caleb!
Would have loved to see a comparison with the new Nanlite 30X tubes which are significantly better than the 30C you tested. It's great to see Aputure in the tube light game, love all of the mounting options.
I agree. I found the new 30X to be way better than the 30C in a lot of ways. I'm supposed to post a review....I should probably get on that....
@@BartJohnsonProd You originally inspired me to grab the Pavotubes, just got 2 30x and 15x kits and today I'm glad I didn't wait!
Yeah, when he mentioned the price point for the 4ft was $320 I was like, "Oh these are not competing with the new X series" lol
@@MoonlightSocial Agreed. The Pavotubes with the app and the pixel mapping is a win over these in my opinion. Im very much an Aputure fan, but I always give all companies a fair and equal evaluation.
Maybe they arenât apples to apples but arenât the Nanlite ones like $150-$200 more
These look great. Awesome video Caleb! đ
As an aputure/amaran user, I will be selling my pavotube 15c for one of the t2câs. My main faff with nanlite is the lack of usable app that integrates without a big hassle. As Iâm a single operator I love being able to adjust all my lights from one app when behind the camera. Been waiting for tubes from aputure for ages and so glad itâs out soon!
Agreed, love controllingall my Aputure lights from one app at weddings. It's so handy.
Thanks so much for this review Caleb, it is interesting to understand the pros and see if the cons are bearable snd worth the buy to save some bucks. Cheers from England
I have learned so much from you! Thank you so much for this video!!!!!đđ
Best channel to always learn new things!
Great review! Thanks a lot for sharing!
And so is your smile. We love this channel đ
Aw thanks man!!!
Uh oh⊠okay, okay⊠Caleb making me want to buy another piece of gear. These are sick
The Amaran Lightsab- Ahem LED Tube looks awesome!
Great review! Thank you
Actually you can control the Pavotubes with an app. The old model 30C tubes that you tested require a hub (similar to the Aputure Sidus Hub), but the new 30X have Bluetooth built in to connect much easier. That being said, the Nanlite app isn't the easiest to use and Sidus is definitely more refined and feature packed.
I was in a shoot recently with nanlite 60x tube and on iphone we couldnt connect to it, on android we managed to connect, but the thing wouldnt change anything using the app. So, apparently you can "control" it, but that might not work
what is your opinion about the nanlite tubes? you do think maybe godox are better?@@wasislos
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The run time setting is amazing. They should add that feature to every LED light.
YYYEEESSS!!! I've been waiting for Aputure to get into the light tube space. I've been using Westcotts forever and while I'll probably keep them for productions where I have time to gel lights, but these would make quick productions a breeze.
A 2 ft tube paired with an MC and a reflector for good measure would make a killer run and gun setup. Something I could use to enhance available light with less than 2 minutes of setup time.
Woww! Really cool product đ
Good review, thanks .... gretting from Nicaragua!
Itâs a shame you havenât been able to compare them with the current II series Nanlite tubes. Nanlite have fixed some of your complaint - especially improving brightness and diffusion.
the Nanlite II is on different price point , $150-$200 more expensive
Great video!
I'm not sure if you're already finished with the f22c review. But if you're still shooting, it would be so awesome if you could compare the output to a 300d II with a softbox. I feel like that's a major selling point for the flexible LED lights, they're output while maintaining softness.
Agreed
Thanks the point about how much length the size of the battery adds to the tube. This seems like an ideal solution for someone doing mobile filmmaking with someone hollywooding the light, not so great for mounting in small spaces.
I love that i know for sure, that if you review a product its always an excellent one or you give amazing alternatives... that light looks amazing for the price compared to Quasars
Super helpful. Thanks.
The real 'cat amongst the pigeons' tube light is the Nanlite T8-7X light, which i hope you get to review sometime soon. With each tube costing about $99 (ÂŁ75) per light and having 16 pixels, its quiet the low cost tube. Yes they have initial downsides due to how you want to use them (defo not an 'all purpose' light) , but they offer a lot for the cost
Great lights đđ»
Hey man! Just want to say that you're awesome!
I have some very similar to these and love them for B-roll. And it's a lightsaber if needed. đ
Great video!!!
That running time feature is just insane
love these lights! bought ten even thought my dad told me not to!
Honestly...the fact that you can't put the amarans as a practical into the frame without them looking like a lightsaber, is an absolut dealbreaker.
That is the main issue with these lights. Iâm hoping they come with some tubes in the aputure line that can be used in that way.
Yup getting one of these
Glad they added a battery setting. I have 5 MCs and before I even get to shooting they are almost dead.
oh heck ya. I actually got some good tube lights chinese sokani which are actually really good but that sidus link with the aputure lights is looking good
I was super excited about these until I saw the output compared to nanlite. I have the 1st gen 4 footers and love and hate them. These are really exciting for just the integration with my existing Aputure system. But man I was hoping for more color output. It just shows all things have pros and cons.
Would also liked to have seen a comparison with the Godox TL30 and TL60 lights. I have the TL30 which I like but a lot of my other lights are Aputure and it is something I would consider changing.
Caleb, I'd love to hear your take on Nanlite's New affordable pixel tubes the t8-7x
This is awesome, great video. Question: what mini tripod is that youâre using with the t2c?
Use the force!
Nice light saber
Caleb, you make it so hard for me to save my money...that double color set up you had looked awesome.
Off topic but lookin good with the beard my dude and second, your audio sounds incredible! New mic or just changing the EQ settings?
thanks for the video would of been nice to compare with the newer 30x from nanlite
Really would have liked to see a bigger price cut as the "amaran" line from aputure is supposed to be the budget option. IMO being priced the same as the Pavotubes defeats the purpose in my eyes.
Maybe we'll see a price cut in the future.
200$ T2c
This is about a 150 dollar price cut on the pavotubes right?
It would have to be made of plastic, with no mounting options, and no Bluetooth technology to hit the kind of price it sounds like you want
Compare them to the more recent 30X tubes from nanlite.
Hi Caleb. I need to get a couple of tube lights that work in a medium sized room. The small little RGB lights I have do not flood the area very wel or show any real concentration on a larger area. What do you recommend in 2023 thatâs reasonable pricing and has a lot of versatility for use? Thanks and great video as always!
I've always seen Aputure and Nanlite to be of the same sort of price to performance range, so it surprises me that they would make amaran lights, they're budget option, the competitor to the pavotubes, maybe i've missed something. I've been waiting for aputure to get in the tube light game for ages, i love their ecosystem and really want to get into it. I'll just have to invest in a set of pavotubes in the future. I've been collating a list of cheap RGB tubes for a review video, I was hoping these would fit in when I saw your video pop but i'm not sure they will now! Great comparisons made, really practical, thank you!
Just wondering, what are the major differences with the Pavotubes II? In other words, what major downsides have I missed in the video for the Amarans? :D
They finally did it!
FIIIIINALLY! So stoked.
@@dslrvideoshooter I backed a kickstarter called TEKE which is another set of tube lights, it was 18 months ago and they're finally getting shipped so will be interesting to compare since both these and the nanlites have come to market
IMO you can't oversell the benefit of these tubes being part of the Sidus ecosystem. Once you've experiencd being able to control whole sets of lights as comprehensive sets in one pretty well designed app, you don't want to even consider lights that don't fit in. (Most lights mobile apps are junk, and its ridiculous on set to try to juggle multiple different apps simultaneous.)
I am still unsure if I like the idea to buy only Aputure with their great app in mind. Nonetheless: their products are great, pricing is decent and they evolved a lot in the last years. And finally multi apps on set is horror.
Iâm the future, would you be willing to add a quick over exposed shot to shot what lights look like closer to your eyes? For me personally it can help influence wether I feel an accent like these is worth buying over already established lighting
Thanks for the analysis, it is a pity that the amaran does not have any internal battery, then the external extra one would be great ;(
As someone who does a lot of interview setups, Iâm wondering if these tubes are bright enough to use as a kicker or backlight in a scenario with windows in the shot where Iâm shooting at the equivalent of 200 or even 50 ISO. Any thoughts?
Doesn't Pavotube have a mark II version? As always great video, Caleb!
I'd love to know which mini-tripod you are using here. I also wish you'd go into more detail on using the menu system, which I'm finding to be very confusing and difficult!
that remaining battery time with the output limiter is a gold feature
Thanks for the review. QQ what did u mean that l T2 output is greater than T4 in RGB mode? I thought lux output bigger better?
Not a bald head but a noble crown. Great video.
Haha! Thanks Robert!
Great review. For me, the cord coming from the battery is the biggest deal breaker.
The T2C with a free B7C for first batch makes this a no-brainer. But where did you get that screw in magnet!? I canât find one.
This specific for video or can be used for light painting?
Okay Iâm trying to get into streaming and Iâve recently purchased 2 of the t2c beams and was wondering if I wanted to mount by table tripod is that possible. Or what kind of other stand would you recommend
is it possible to show the position and the height you used when you placed the lights at minute 8:51 ? Thanks
Did I understand it correctly that if you power the tube via a separate V-Mount solution then you don't need the battery handle at all? Because that would make it a great option for me to put on a boom arm and have the heavy v-mount somewhere as either counterweight, or if on a person, on their belt or something.
What softbox did you use on the tube for they key in the Lighting Demo part?
Wouldnât a better comparison be against the Pavotube X series not the C series?
This one or Nanlite PavoTube II 15X 2 Foot Battery Powered RGBWW LED Pixel Tube....which one to get.
Would you recommend these over the pavotube X tubes??
It's miles and miles behind astera, but glad they're giving people a cheaper option.
woah black betty, amaran
Did they raid the Sony parts bin for buttons? I hope thatâs not holding up my FX3 order!
Can these be used as effective toy lightsabers between projects? I'm a big kid (which I think a lot of photographers/cinematographers are), so this is an important selling point to me.
what mic are you using your your VO? It always sounds so nice. Any special EQ you're doing in post?
Let me know!
Wnated to purchase your luts on your site. I have a Canon, luts compatible?
Do they work as Lightsabers?
How many options are there for charging the handle?
If you swing it fast enough, does it make the light saber sound?
I see a DMX option. How does that work? Looks like a USB C?
The red color made you look like Darth Caleb.
How does it compare to the Godox LC500R ?
Does it have magnets? That could be a deal breaker for some
@11:31 I wonder if @aputure can fix this color issue in firmware.
Could these tub lights be key lights instead of a softbox light ?
Idk why but I wish they had a remote. Lol looking forward to the âversus nanlite pavotubeâ videos.
Siduslink is crazy good but I do love me a good physical remote!
@@dslrvideoshooter true, but the one thing I donât like about Sidus link is that you have to re-connect all the lights via Bluetooth when I close the app. Not sure if thatâs a user error tho. ÂŻ\_(ă)_/ÂŻ
One point I think was missed is that the Amaran tubes also have a built in Nato Rail opening it up not only for MORE mounting options, but could also work as a remote support rail for various other things. Given Caleb's history of creating interesting gear builds, I have little doubt he could do something interesting with the rails despite the heat issues of the tubes.
do these compare at all to Astera tubes?
What is the tiny tripod you're using?
What tripod base were you using for the T2C at 9:55?
can we do light saber battle with that thing?
Lets keep it real. I mostly will buy these tubes over every other just because of sidus link.
It simply doesnt make sense having some aputure/amaran lights already to get a manual control nanlite tube
Awesome pricing on these- I bet theyâre going to be insanely popular. đ
Yeah love seeing Amaran go nuts with the budget gear!
Iâll make sure Iâve got one with your name on it
you should do a video on the brightest portable lights under 500 dollars usd
about one year ago I bought some tube lights from "SGC Lights". They also works wits Sidus Link, have Inbuild swappable battery and still cost less. I don't understand this formfactor, how battery connected to the tube itself, funky color shifts and a price. It's a shame, when there is a better product, but no-one talking about it.
Talked to a rep at SGC and pretty sure they have a patent on the removable internal battery so Aputure (even though it's like their parent company) wouldn't be allowed to make it. How are you liking the sgc lights? I heard they also have a colour shift when compared to aputure lights?
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Hey Caleb, curious as to whether you had a chance to test the DMX functionality. I'd seen that in the product listing and you mentioned it briefly but didn't dive into that further. Thanks!
Weâre still manufacturing the adapter for the dmx to work, but Caleb will get one when itâs ready đ€đ€
@@ianthebrightman Ah! Thought maybe it was wireless DMX built-in. So the adapter will be a separate purchase?
@@ChristianBehnke nope, wireless dmx would not be something in amaran, that's a big separator between amaran and Aputure -- but we'll make sure the adapter is super inexpensive as always
@@ianthebrightman Thanks for the deets!
@@ianthebrightman Any ETA on this adapter yet. Ive done a bit of searching but found no details about this adapter.