Aputure MC
Aputure MC

Aputure have been teasing the MC since NAB earlier in the year, and its drawn up a lot
Aputure have been teasing the MC since NAB earlier in the year, and its drawn up a lot

of excitement, and for good reason, the MC is packed full of features, it sits at a very
of excitement, and for good reason, the MC is packed full of features, it sits at a very

reasonable price point, and after a long wait, it is finally here.
reasonable price point, and after a long wait, it is finally here.

So the MC is the first RGB light that Aputure have released. They’ve teased larger RGB
So the MC is the first RGB light that Aputure have released. They’ve teased larger RGB

panels since IBC 2018 which haven’t yet been released and we’ll be covering those
panels since IBC 2018 which haven’t yet been released and we’ll be covering those

once we can get our hands on one. But for now, this is the beginning of the RGB offering
once we can get our hands on one. But for now, this is the beginning of the RGB offering

from Aputure, and if you’re familiar with Aputures smaller lights, you may notice that
from Aputure, and if you’re familiar with Aputures smaller lights, you may notice that

is very similar to the M9 and MX. They share a very similar compact form factor and are
is very similar to the M9 and MX. They share a very similar compact form factor and are

great to hide away in shot, or use as a top light. The MC has a build in battery which
great to hide away in shot, or use as a top light. The MC has a build in battery which

will last between 2 and 15 hours and is charged via USB-C and is the first Aputure light to
will last between 2 and 15 hours and is charged via USB-C and is the first Aputure light to

support PD fast charging and wireless charging, as well as magnets on the back to allow for
support PD fast charging and wireless charging, as well as magnets on the back to allow for

the MC to be easily mounted which are great touches for such a small light.
the MC to be easily mounted which are great touches for such a small light.

Unlike its siblings however, the MC is a fully capable RGB.W.W light, will all the bells
Unlike its siblings however, the MC is a fully capable RGB.W.W light, will all the bells

and whistles that you would expect from a modern RGB light. You can of course operate
and whistles that you would expect from a modern RGB light. You can of course operate

it in white light mode, there you can adjust the colour temperature from 3200, to 6500
it in white light mode, there you can adjust the colour temperature from 3200, to 6500

Kelvin. There is then a HSI mode, alongside an effects mode with a range of effects such
Kelvin. There is then a HSI mode, alongside an effects mode with a range of effects such

as lightning, party, fireworks, firelight, TV and more. The light also comes with this
as lightning, party, fireworks, firelight, TV and more. The light also comes with this

silicone diffuser which easily snaps onto the light and does a fairly good job at softening
silicone diffuser which easily snaps onto the light and does a fairly good job at softening

the light. It is a little thick so it does cut the light output down quite a bit, without
the light. It is a little thick so it does cut the light output down quite a bit, without

the diffuser the MC measures 114 lux at 1 meter and 67 lux at 1 meter with the diffuser,
the diffuser the MC measures 114 lux at 1 meter and 67 lux at 1 meter with the diffuser,

which is quite a drop off, so if you want to get the most output out of the MC, leaving
which is quite a drop off, so if you want to get the most output out of the MC, leaving

the diffuser off is the best bet.
the diffuser off is the best bet.

Now there are two ways of controlling the light, you can either do it on the light itself
Now there are two ways of controlling the light, you can either do it on the light itself

via this wheel on the side. But by far the best way to control the light is through the
via this wheel on the side. But by far the best way to control the light is through the

Sidus Link app, which we first touched on in our 300D MKII review. The app allows you
Sidus Link app, which we first touched on in our 300D MKII review. The app allows you

to control up to 100 different lights either individually, or simultaneously. Using the
to control up to 100 different lights either individually, or simultaneously. Using the

app is extremely straight forward to use, allowing you to switch between each of the
app is extremely straight forward to use, allowing you to switch between each of the

modes with just a quick tap, along with quickly and easily adjusting all the settings including
modes with just a quick tap, along with quickly and easily adjusting all the settings including

picking out colours on the colour wheel. One feature in the Sidus Link app that’s particularly
picking out colours on the colour wheel. One feature in the Sidus Link app that’s particularly

interesting is the colour picker mode, allowing you to use your smartphones camera to capture
interesting is the colour picker mode, allowing you to use your smartphones camera to capture

any real world colour, and have the MC replicate it, which is a pretty cool feature, with a
any real world colour, and have the MC replicate it, which is a pretty cool feature, with a

tonne of uses.
tonne of uses.

Now with the ease of use of the Sidus link app, the true strength of the MC is when more
Now with the ease of use of the Sidus link app, the true strength of the MC is when more

than one are being used at one time, as you could use multiple of these across a building
than one are being used at one time, as you could use multiple of these across a building

to add splashes of colour for example. And these are actually sold in kits as well as
to add splashes of colour for example. And these are actually sold in kits as well as

individually. There are both four and twelve light kits available, both of which come with
individually. There are both four and twelve light kits available, both of which come with

a charging case which can wirelessly charge the lights. Which is fantastic, as there’s
a charging case which can wirelessly charge the lights. Which is fantastic, as there’s

no need to plug in each of the lights to charge them up, you’ll just need one cable to plug
no need to plug in each of the lights to charge them up, you’ll just need one cable to plug

into the charging case, and you’re good to go. Now the cases aren’t quite ready
into the charging case, and you’re good to go. Now the cases aren’t quite ready

yet, and we’re expecting them to start shipping early next year so keep an eye on our website
yet, and we’re expecting them to start shipping early next year so keep an eye on our website

for the charging cases.
for the charging cases.

The MC seems like one of the most versatile of Aputures small light fixtures, and will
The MC seems like one of the most versatile of Aputures small light fixtures, and will

be a great tool to have in your lighting kit. Personally I think RGB technology in a small
be a great tool to have in your lighting kit. Personally I think RGB technology in a small

light like this is incredibly useful, great for backlights and backgrounds, it makes it
light like this is incredibly useful, great for backlights and backgrounds, it makes it

very easy to add little splashes of colour into your work. But is this something that
very easy to add little splashes of colour into your work. But is this something that

you can see yourself using? Let me know in the comment section below. And to buy an Aputure
you can see yourself using? Let me know in the comment section below. And to buy an Aputure

MC or two for yourself, head over to proav.co.uk with the link in the description. Thanks for
MC or two for yourself, head over to proav.co.uk with the link in the description. Thanks for

watching, and I’ll see you in the next one.
watching, and I’ll see you in the next one.