Aputure designs and manufactures cinema lighting fixtures, light-shaping accessories, and lighting software. Globally, you can find the company’s products in studios, on-location sets, photography studios, and live events. Aputure is most known for its single-source LED lighting fixtures. Although, it’s about to make waves with the newly announced Amaran T2c and T4c Tube Lights and Amaran LED F21 and F22 Mat Lights.
Over the last few years, both tube and mat lights have seen a tremendous increase in usage. It makes sense that Aputure has jumped into the game to give the field some healthy competition. Let’s dig into the details of this announcement from the company built by filmmakers for filmmakers.
Amaran T2c and T4c Tube Lights Overview
If you’re looking for a light source with a host of features, look no further than these Aputure tube lights. T2c and T4c measure 2′ and 4′, respectively. They come with 15 built-in lighting effects, 46 color gel presets, various colors, green-magenta tunability, and a 77Wh swappable battery. You’ll have full control over hue and stepless dimming from 0 to 1% — all thanks to Amaran’s full-color technology. The included battery provides approximately four hours of runtime on the T2c, and 100 minutes on the T4c at the max output with the battery grip.
These innovative LED tube lights boast a powerful 20W/40W RGBWW output resulting in over 475/744+ lux at one meter (5600K), and adjustable color temperatures from 2500K to 7500K. The T2c is ideal for photographers, filmmakers, and content creators alike thanks to its TLCI of 98+, CRI of 95+. It’s also compatible with the Sidus Link App.
You’ll have an array of mounting options such as NATO rail, 1/4-20in threads, and 3/8-16” threads with Arri-style locating pins. This means you’ll be able to mount them with ease. Both the T2c and T4c are also compatible with Amaran Tube Light Control Grid (sold separately).
Amaran LED F21c/x and F22c/x Mat Lights
Aputure is also introducing their new mat lighting with the Amaran F21 and F22 Series. These might just be the most powerful, versatile, and flexible LED mats in the world. They provide outstanding light output and color rendering. This series of 2’x1′ and 2×2′ LED panels features up to 200W of power. It also provides up to 6,420+ lux at one meter (5600k). This exceeds any other fixture currently available in its class.
CRI 95+ and 98+ TLCI rated LEDs render colors with optimal precision and accuracy due to its high-output bi-color chipset that lets you adjust the output from 2500K to 7500K. Color is variable from warm to daylight-balanced. This means you can easily match other light sources, balance the unit with ambient light conditions, or use the color range creatively. This is all without resorting to time-intensive filtering. Stepless dimming from 0 to 100%, frequency selection for tuning out flicker, and Sidus Link App control let you always dial in your perfect lighting design.
The X-Frame creates a rigid panel from the F21 and F22 mats, making them ideal for quick assembly and easy installation. With the foldable softbox, this flexible mat can instantly transform into a thin soft light. With the integrated hook-and-loop fabric, one of two diffusion strengths, and the fabric grid, you can further refine your lighting design and add a beautiful glow to your setup.
Both lights include a Straight Baby Pin adapter so the frame can be mounted directly to a C-Stand grip head or any standard light stand. You just use the included right-angle baby pin —and a 1/4″-20 screw at the top — for endless flexibility. On the bottom, you’ll find a ¼”-20 female thread that allows for hot shoe camera or tripod mounting.
The 2×1 F21c/x LED Mat RGBWW Light comes in both V and A Mounts, and Bi-Color versions.
Final Thoughts
Content creators, independent filmmakers, and photographers will appreciate the full-color control, battery operation, and intuitive mounting options offered by the new Amaran lighting products. The Aputure & Amaran ecosystem with Sidus Link App integration allows users to remotely adjust their lights so they can focus on what’s happening on screen.
Aputure was founded by a team of filmmakers and videographers who want to create professional-grade equipment at an affordable price. This company is providing affordable cinematic lighting equipment with the quality and functions to meet the needs of any set. Aputure is one of the fastest-growing technology companies in this sector. Being a part of the creative community allows them to meet the ever-expanding needs of budding artists and professionals alike. The new Amaran T2c and T4c Tube Lights and Amaran LED F21 and F22 Mat Light are no exception.
