Aputure’s previously announced LS 1200d Pro LED Light is now available to order. This is essentially a larger-sized version of the 600d Pro, with a higher power draw and more output.
The new fixture is a 1200W daylight-balanced COB LED that is designed to compete on the same level as industry-standard Hydrargyrum Medium-Arc Iodide (HMI) lights. It will also be a direct competitor to the Nanlux Evoke 1200 which was released mid-way through the year. I reviewed the Nanlux Evoke 1200 and you can read that review here.
The LS 1200d Pro LED Light is Aputuire’s brightest light to date and it is claimed to be able to output 83,100 lx at 3m /9.98′ with its narrow Hyper Reflector. Yes, this is a lot of output, but you have to note this is with a very tight 15° beam angle.
What you also clearly need to remember is that a lot of the Aputure fixtures have a hot spot in the middle when you are using the Hyper Reflectors.
The LS 1200d Pro LED Light has three different Hyper Reflectors: Narrow (15°), Medium (30°), Wide (55°) that you can use. Below are their claimed outputs at a distance of 3m.
- 83,100 Lux @ 9.8′ with Hyper Reflector (Narrow 15°)
- 22,400 Lux @ 9.8′ with Hyper Reflector (Medium 30°)
- 9,610 Lux @ 9.8′ with Hyper Reflector (Wide 55°)
As an output comparison, the Nanlux Evoke 1200 with its Reflector (45°) puts out around 15,900 lx at a distance of 3m.
It is interesting to see that Aputure has copied ARRI and decided to bring out a variety of different Hyper Reflectors with varying beam angles. At least with the Aputure light, you get all three Hyper Reflectors as part of the kit and you don’t need to purchase them separately.
The LS 1200d has a maximum power draw of 1440W so powering it remotely does require additional components such as either DC battery-power solutions, or a generator. To run the light at full power you will need two 48V/15A power sources. The good news is that you can still run the light at half power with one 48V/15A power source.
The light does utilize a fan and you can set it to the following:
- Smart
- Medium
- High
- Silent
Key features
- 83,100 Lux @ 9.8′ with Hyper Reflector (Narrow)
- 22,400 Lux @ 9.8′ with Hyper Reflector (Medium)
- 9,610 Lux @ 9.8′ with Hyper Reflector (Wide)
- 1200W Daylight Bowens mount point source LED
- 5600K Daylight CCT
- Optimized output with 3 Hyper Reflectors: Narrow (15°), Medium (30°), Wide (55°)
- CRI and TLCI ≥95, CQS≥96
- Weather Resistant: dust and water resistant
- Stepless Brightness Control: 0.1-100%
- Frequency selection to reduce flicker
- Lead-Follow Mode for quick workflow
- Fan Modes: smart/medium/high/silent
- Multiple Control Methods: SidusLink Bluetooth App Control, LumenRadioCRMX, Art-net and sACNvia etherCON, 5-Pin DMX512 In & Out
- Supports dual 48V/15A DC inputs (3-pin XLR), including battery power stations and block batteries
- Half power output with one 48V/15A power source
- Full power output with two 48V/15A power sources
- Junior Pin (1-1/8″)
- Separate control box for a lighter lamp head
- Weatherproof 24.6′ head cable
- Locking Neutrik 19.7′ power cord
- Dual lightning clamp quick release plates
- Curved, Disk-Brake Yoke with 360°Rotation
- Utilizes universal Bowens mount standard
- Dimming Curves: Linear, Exponential, Log, S-Curve
- Lighting FX: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, Faulty Bulb, TV, Pulsing, Strobe, and Explosion
- Includes rolling case and reflector carrying case
Mounting the light will require larger lighting stands as the LS 1200d Pro features a Junior pin. The light head tips the scales at At 19.73 lbs / 8.94 kg, but I am not sure how much the power supply/controller box weighs.
According to Aputure, the LS 1200d Pro has a CRI ≥96, TLCI ≥98, CQS ≥95, and SSI (D56)≥73. Like all Bowens mount lights, the fixture accepts modifiers such as the Aputure Light Dome, softboxes, and lanterns.
Like other lights in the Light Storm Pro series, the LS 1200d Pro is weather-resistant and employs waterproof fans, sealed internals, rubber caps for all ports, and weatherproof connectors.
The light also features 0.1% stepless dimming, and it incorporates sACN and Art-net compatibility via an etherCON connector, wireless Lumenradio CRMX, DMX512 5-pin XLR in and out>. Like other Aputure fixtures, you can also control the light using the Sidus Link mobile app.
There are eight built-in light effects, Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, Faulty Bulb, TV, Pulsing, Strobe, and Explosion.
A redesigned control box contains the DMX ports, etherCon connector, two 48V/15A 3-pin XLR inputs, and AC power input.
Price & Availability
The LS 1200d Pro LED Light will retail for $3,390.00 USD. While you can pre-order it you may have to wait quiote some time for it to eventaully ship.
As a price comparison, the Nanlux Evoke 1200 costs $3,350 USD.
