Aputure P600C Overview — Professional Grade RGBWW LED 2x1 Panel Light

In this week’s episode, I share my impressions of the Aputure P600C RGBWW LED panel light. This is a professional grade lighting instrument with some unique features which differentiate it from competitive lights. We also cover how this grade of light differs from much less expensive lights. This is NOT a review. This is NOT a consumer product. I’m just sharing my impressions as an education and corporate video professional. Who is this light for? Rental houses, production companies, gaffers, or studios. Rent when you need it. Who this is not for? YouTube creators or those working on self-funded video projects

Features
- 720W RGBWW LED soft panel with 120° beam angle
- Removable panel dimensions 63.97 x 28.49cm/21.18 x 11.21in
- 2,000 to 10,000 Kelvin color temperature
- Green/magenta balance control
- Great color quality SSI = 84 @3200 Kelvin
- Output **** Lux @ 3 meters, @5600 Kelvin
- Constant or full power dimming curves
- PWM Frequency selection for high speed filming 20 - 22kHz
- 4 independent light engines controllable via app or DMX
- HSI, RGB, XY, CCT modes
- Curved yoke with junior pin to accommodate light modifiers
- Dual tilt lock system to hold BIG modifiers
- Updated control box for cable free connection when mounted to back of light
- Junior pin
- Power supply built in to lamp head
- 48V, 15 amp 3-pin XLR input, Neutrik powerCON input, cable included
- Sidus Link app control
- Lumenradio and 5-pin DMX512 (16-bit) control
- Lead/follow mode
- 19 color effects, 300 gels
- Available modifiers — Softbox, barn doors, space light, honycomb grids, intensifier panel, dual panel frame, studio yoke, rain cover
- Price $3,290 USD or with case $3,590 USD

Notes
- Heavy: Head alone is 30.29 lbs, 13.74 kg but still lighter than most common competitors (e.g., Arri)
- Too big for c-stands, need junior stands to support the weight

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Aputure Nova P600C RGB LED panel light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/WquI
- Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/A3HByXB
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H https://geni.us/GWKt
- Chimera 4x4 frame - B&H https://geni.us/enY27
- Chimera 4x4 fabric - B&H https://geni.us/wjX31pd
- Sound Devices MixPre series audio recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/O8e0
- Sennheiser MKH8050 microphone - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/mUcDk
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/6cvOQ
- Canon C70 Camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs

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Index:
00:00 Start
00:13 Summary
00:23 Introduction - NOT a review
00:40 Who is this light for?
02:20 Unique features
02:25 Color quality
03:15 Removable diffusion panel
03:32 Light output
04:01 Green - Magenta balance
04:35 Output details
04:45 Adjustable frequency for high-speed filming
05:39 Color temperature mode
06:09 RGB modes - HSI, RGB, X/Y
06:49 Curved yoke for modifiers
07:16 Weight, hand brakes, and junior pin
07:52 Control box
08:34 Powering via AC and batteries
10:00 DMX512 16-bit, 5-pin input
10:30 Lumenradio wireless DMX
10:39 Sidus Link Bluetooth mesh control
11:44 Lead/follow mode
12:08 4 independent light engines
12:53 Lighting effects and gels
13:08 Lighting modifiers
13:46 Pricing
14:00 Considerations for those new to this type of light
14:37 Heft and bigger stands
15:43 My impressions
16:32 Please buy my courses