Are there any tools available to turn those LEDs into real spots?

I see that is listed now as included. I've searched but cannot find a lead to purchase just a stand alone filter for this light. Any leads on your end?

Manufacturer can change contents wit time. I'll check on their current package.

The Aputure H198C produces beautiful light. It's really a joy to use. I had no problems inserting a Sony NP-F970 battery into the Aputure H198C . The on-board battery indicator is very useful. The ability to change colour temperature on the unit is a huge plus! Highly recommended! Worth every penny!

@duckpark:

Oh. Ok. You need the other way around ^^. Hmm. The adapter you linked to (in your last meassage) will work. As the small LED light adapter (with the 1/4" mounting hole) also fit´s in flash shoe mounts. So you can use such a tilting adapter with a flash mount on top. (You could even use an umbrella that way - Also nice to have ^^.)

Btw.: Just search for "umbrella svivel adapter" (over Ebay or Amazon). These adapters normaly have a flash shoe adapter on top. (And a female 5/8" mounting hole on the bottom ...) And they start at just a few bucks.

You could also use a normal standard ballhead adapter. (If you light stands are equipped with a 1/4" stud / screw on top.) BUT: It´s easier and faster with the umbrella svivel adapters ...

LG

The problem is that the spigot won't come off from the light stand (I tried real hard).

I just figured I might need something like this: http://www.thomann.de/fi/manfrotto_026_lite_tite_swiveling_adapte.htm

In that picture, on the top side, there's a hole that I can attach the spigot into. I wouldn't want to pay that much for this product though, it's way more than I paid for the stand!

If anybody knows an alternative solution, I'm happy to hear.

@duckpark

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Cameras-Photo-/625/i.html?_from=R40%7CR40&_nkw=1%2F4+spigot+adapter&_sop=15

Please keep in mind I am just getting into the world of lighting.

I just bought one of Aputure's latest models (it's the H198C with adjustable color temperature). At first it was a little difficult to fit a Sony battery in there. It is not the most secured battery holder in the world. However, once I got used to jamming it in, I've had no problem with it staying where it is suppose to.

I started lighting some things in the room. I lit a person as well to see how skin tones looked. My tests were surprising. The light had a very pleasing quality and the amount of light from that little thing was more than I was hoping for.

So now I got a chance to test it against Ledzilla, a brand product by German Dedolight. It is a little spotlight, so the function is a little different. But I can still see very clearly which one has a better quality light to my eyes. The Aputure light blows the Ledzilla away. It is a remarkable difference between this 50 $ light against a 500 $ brand name. Ledzilla has this awful green tint people keep complaining about with led lights. With H198C I don't see anything awful. I see a very usable light. I have no problem giving this light a high recommendation.

So has anyone bought and use these? I'm pretty interested

For a small difference in price, you can adjust the color temp, is that right?

I guess I can get 2-3 recharged sony batteries, but how much time do they last?

Much more than any AAs you could find. Sony batteries are cheap. Get 5-6 of F750 type and it'll be pretty enough.

Also, get some foldable solar panel and charger for batteries just in case.

I'm considering one or two of these lights – can someone tell me how long do they last on 6AA batteries? Thanks!

It is really bad idea to use AA batteries with any lights. Get proper Sony battery.

I received one of these lights a while back. I love it a lot, the brightness is excellent and the colour mixing works quite well. Since my GH2 rig is currently apart I am using it on a GV Infinity at the moment, pictured is it with a magic arm above a Fuji lens. It works better hanging above the wideangle lens due to the length of it and the magic arm.

I can recommend the light :) Brilliant.