AputureMC Pro RGBWW Lensed Mini LED Panel Light for Professionals, Aputure MC Upgrade Version

Aputure, along with many other brands, have been constantly iterating on these Mini LED panels that are pocket sized lights which can be used in a variety of situations for filmmaking. To start off... this is definitely the PRICIEST option out there at $200, where as you can get a similar product from other brands (SmallRig, Ulanzi, Neewer, the list is very long) for between $50-$150. With those, you'll get about 90% of the same features as you would here, but this is where Aputure consistently differentiates themselves over the years.Hardware: It's really well built, feels great in your hands, the controls are easily locatable and easy to use.Software: The software is reactive, the menu layout makes sense, and setting it up takes just seconds.Accessories: It comes with the accessories you'd want (e.g., diffusion and mounting options).Features: On top of the RGBWW functionality, it also has a magnetic back which makes mounting it much easier.Overall, if you can see yourself using a compact RGB light like this often for accent lighting, I'd say dropping the extra $$$ is worth it, but if it's just for occasional use here or there, other brands can perform similarly well at a fraction of the price.

I have a few similar pocket lights, but this version by Aputure is definitely one of the best. The design and included accessories are practical and well thought out. There is no included manual for the light itself, but using it is pretty intuitive. it is well built, though that does make it a bit heaver than lesser plastic versions.I like that it can be used as a standalone light or be controlled as part of a full lighting setup using the Sidus Link app. The light is very responsive to changes made from the app. This may not be the brightest pocket light I have, but it is the most precisely controllable.The included modifiers work really well. I was surprised at how effective the included honeycomb grid actually is. The diffusers do a good job of blending the individual LEDs so that it looks like a single light source. The included ball mount gives you the option of using a magnet, cold-shoe, or 1/4" mount. The light itself also has magnet and 1/4" mounting options. As always, Aputure has another great product here.