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Aputure AL-528W LED Video Light Panels
  • fehafeha

    Has anyone tested this panel ? I can't find any video reviews ?

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    Available on deals at http://www.personal-view.com/deals/lights-fresnels-led-kits/aputure-led-panels

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  • MikeLinnMikeLinn

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    @smoke23

    Number of leds? :-)

  • smoke23smoke23

    According to the comment below in this video:

    they upgraded the 528 to CRI 95+. If this is true, then what's the difference between these and the HR672?

  • kevin_kirchmankevin_kirchman

    Just received 2 528W's. I definitely prefer these over my spot version, but each has it's own use. Also, they are completely silent, with no high pitch noise present. They must've made adjustments!

  • kevin_kirchmankevin_kirchman

    @Vitaliy_Kiselev

    Sounds good, thanks!

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    @kevin_kirchman

    I referenced factory to your video and described all issues.

  • stipstip

    It would be nice to know what kind of a green spike it has.

    It is more on the magenta side not green.

  • vicharrisvicharris

    Hmmm, doesn't seem to bad after all. It would be nice to know what kind of a green spike it has. Really can't ask for too much at this price point though. Love to see a real world test of spot vs flood. Thanks for the review!

  • MeierhansMeierhans

    Thank you for the review & recording the sound. The fact that it changes pitch means no simple "trow -on" fix. Hope they will fix this issue, then I will buy at least two of them.

    Its really sad, beside the noise they look perfect - especially I like that they double as charger.

  • kevin_kirchmankevin_kirchman

    Feel free to check out the video I made about the light. The sound test comes in right about 3 minutes in if you want to skip ahead.

  • kevin_kirchmankevin_kirchman

    I'll be uploading a video tonight of an overview, as well as a microphone test of the noise. I was way off earlier saying 2 feet, more like 3-5 inches and you can't hear it anymore, at least by ear. The microphone will be the real test though.

  • vicharrisvicharris

    As long as it's constant I guess it could be removed but 1. I have enough of my own screw ups to fix and cover up in post :) 2. There's many other great options out there that don't make any noise.

  • MeierhansMeierhans

    Indeed lights must not make noise. Sucks! Unavoidable with HMI but thats easy to filter. Could someone sample the noise and post it here so we can see if its removable with "trow on" filter?

  • vicharrisvicharris

    This is a bummer. If you can hear it with your ears within two foot, a Sennheiser 416 is going to pick it up for sure. That thing picks up crickets having sex! How far is the useable throw with the spot?

  • kevin_kirchmankevin_kirchman

    I received my spot version a few days ago. It does have a very faint high pitch sound, but it doesn't seem like it would be a problem. I have to be within 2 feet of the light to actually hear it. It's present with both batteries only and AC power. However, the light is very useful. It's lightweight, can be portable with batteries and gives off some great light. Ill keep everyone posted on the whine too

  • MRfannyMRfanny

    i just recieved mine today, wide. it also makes a faint hi pitch sound on power. first thing I noticed too. I dont think it would be loud enough to get picked up far away on a light stand but it is there. I just hope it wears itself in and goes away.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Hmm, it is sad.

  • stipstip

    So I received two of the spot version Aputure 528 LED lights. One of them makes a nasty sound when turned on, way too loud to use it with any kind of audio recording. The other one makes the same noise but much less audible, yet it's still there. So one of the two lights I got is effectively unusable for me. I'll contact the seller to see what he can do.

    Anyone else has these lights and has that strange noise?

  • ManceMance

    @kevin_kirchman Your reviews will be very helpful :)

  • kevin_kirchmankevin_kirchman

    I've got a spot version coming in next week. I'll be sure to let you guys know what I think.

  • MRfannyMRfanny

    I ended up gettting the wide one from ebay for $180 posted. was really on the fence between the wide and spot. if anyone gets a spot feel free to throw up a review.

  • ManceMance

    Just found the deal on Amazon too:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D77X1BI

    Looking forward to more reviews.

  • RatLabProductionsRatLabProductions

    I'll do a quick review sometime in the next month when I get the light.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    @RatLabProductions

    Yep, you can get on ebay and make small review. I am sorry for deal delay as not all depends on me.

  • RatLabProductionsRatLabProductions

    I've seen the for about $180 plus free shipping from China or more local to me in Canada for $200.

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