Can You Mix Lights with Different Color Temperatures?

A few weeks ago we reviewed the Aputure Light Storm COB120d, an incredibly versatile LED light for video and photography. One specification of the COB that is a little unique is that its color temperature is cooler than others at 6000K. Many people have asked whether it is possible to mix this light with other daylight balanced lights which are rated with a color temperature of 5500 or 5600K.

In this episode, we look at cases where it is probably ok to mix them and other cases where you may not want to mix them.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode:

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Aputure Light Storm COB120d LED Light (6000K color temp)

Amazon: https://geni.us/tZkEJ

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2lgNXid

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Aputure Light Storm LS1s LED Panel Light (5500K color temp)

Amazon: https://geni.us/Qu7sFN

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2k9kVDa

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Barn Doors for the Aputure COB Lights

Amazon: https://geni.us/f6erCX

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Panasonic GH4 m4/3 Camera

Amazon: https://geni.us/WWjVl

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2k9edgO

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Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens

Amazon: https://geni.us/BX9U

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2k9dmg2

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Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Lens

Amazon: https://geni.us/xx3Ypv

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ltYmcQ

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