The new Aputure INFINIBAR light may sound like a Vegas cocktail experience mixed with Buzz Lightyear cosplay, but it’s actually a new series of DMX-capable, full-color LED “Pixel Bars” that contain internal batteries and are infinitely linkable. The INFINIBAR light is jam-packed with other pro-focused features like frequency selection to avoid flicker and hundreds of gel presets. If you liked connector sets as a child, you’ll like these features a lot. There’s much to discuss — let’s dive in. First impressions As the name suggests, the Aputure INFINIBAR is more of a bar shape than the popular tube design that we’ve seen from other brands like Astera, Quasar Science, and even Aputure itself (in the form of their amaran tube lights). The INFINIBAR is also infinitely modular in the sense that by using Aputure’s connectors, you can make a variety of shapes. As long as you’re mindful of how the connectors are powered, you can create long lengths by joining different pieces together. More on that later. Aputure INFINIBAR. Image Credit: Graham Sheldon/CineD For this review, I was sent three INFINIBARS in the currently available lengths of 1ft, 2ft, and 4ft. Lights are named for short: PB3, PB6, or PB12. Each bar comes in a smartly designed semi-rigid travel case that includes: DC Power Adapter (9.8′) AC Locking Power Cable (4.9′) Clamp to Baby Pin Adapter Magnetic Spacers x2 Straight Connector Compatible Hex Wrench As of publishing, I did not have access to the new $99 grid accessory or to...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 5 April, 2023