Aputure Amaran AL-528S Daylight LED Spot Light
Features
- 37 x 7.48 x 1.26" Panel
- Spot 25°, Beam Angle
- 5500K Daylight-Balanced Light
- 4,380 Lux Brightness at 3.3'
- Full 0-100% Dimming
- 30W Maximum Power Draw
- Dual Sony F/FM/QM Series Battery Slots
- Slots for Connecting Multiple Panels
- Tilt Adjustable Light Stand Adapter
Description
The on or off-camera Amaran AL-H528S Daylight LED Spot Light from Aputure is a daylight-balanced (5500K) LED light that delivers precise colour accuracy thanks to its high CRI rated LEDs. The light produces a spot 25° beam angle with a brightness of 4,380 lux at a distance of 3.3' and features a stepless rear dimming dial for adjusting light output from 0 to 100%. The AL-H528S can be powered by the included AC adapter or optional Sony F/FM/QM-type batteries using the dual rear battery slots. Four LED indicator lights on the back of the unit display the remaining battery life.
The 9.37 x 7.48 panel is only 1.26" thick and generates little heat, allowing it to squeeze into places where other lights, especially incandescents, just can't go. The AL-H528S ships with a multi-voltage AC adapter, 5/8" tilting mount for stand mounting, a 5/8" spigot with 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads, an orange 5500 - 3200K conversion filter, a diffusion filter to soften the light's output, and a waterproof case with shoulder strap.
Powerful and Compact
The AL-528S has 528 LEDs packed into a compact design that is the same size as the original iPad. It's an LED light that doesn't sacrifice power for portability
High Colour-Rendering LEDs
With Amaran's advanced LEDs featuring a colour-rendering index of 95+, the AL-H528S casts a more radiant, natural light
Colour Temperature and Diffusion
The AL-H528S comes with two filters: a tungsten filter to change the colour temperature from 5500 to 3200K, and a white diffusing filter to soften the light's output
Frictionless Brightness Control
Freely rotate the brightness wheel to adjust the AL-H528S intensity. An adjacent LCD screen displays the power of your light by percentage for repeatability and consistency
Slim Profile
The Amaran is only 1.26" thick - significantly thinner than many competitive LED units
Double Power Supply System
The AL-H528S can be powered by two ways: AC adapter or 2 Lithium-ion batteries. The two methods of power can also be used simultaneously so you can charge your batteries while using your light. The Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used (Sony F/FM/QM series) and easily sourced. It also features a 4 LED lights to indicate remaining battery power. When the light is almost out of power, the status LEDs blink red
Waterproof Carrying Case
Included with the AL-H528S is a convenient case for your light and all of its accessories, such as filters, lamp bracket, and the AC adapter. The compact design makes it perfect for shooting on the run
Specifications
Light Source |
528 LEDs, 100,000 hr life expectancy |
Beam Angle |
25° |
Colour Temperature |
5,500 K |
Brightness |
12,700 lux/1,176 fc @ 1.6' (0.5 m) 4,380 lux/406 fc @ 3.3' (1.0 m) |
CRI |
95+ |
Battery Power |
2 x Sony F/FM/QM series or similar (optional) |
Power |
Multi-voltage AC 18 VDC |
Operating Current |
2.8 A |
Power Consumption |
30 W |
Cooling |
Convection |
Average Life Hours |
100,000 |
Dimensions |
9.37 x 7.48 x 1.26" (23.8 x 19.0 x 3.2 cm) |
Weight |
1.19 lb (540 g) |
In The Box
- Aputure Amaran AL-528S Daylight LED Spot Light
- Tilt Adjustable Light Stand Mount Adapter
- Spigot (5/8")
- AC Adapter
- Diffusion Filter
- Orange Filter
- Carrying Case
- Shoulder Strap
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
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I literally use this product for every project - photography and video production. Professional, high quality product for such an affordable price. Below is my experiences with this light in photography and video production. PHOTOGRAPHY I use it as a fill while using a portable flash as a key. It sounds unorthodox. But, for the given situation, it pairs great. the color temperature matches perfectly. Also, the high range of light intensity allows me to reach the desired look with precision. The best part is the portability. Ever since I purchased a couple Sony batteries, I have fallen in love with this product. I can easily move around the this LED panel without having to worry about cable management. I have yet to use it for portraits. Can't wait to try it out for that. VIDEO PRODUCTION The first time I used this LED panel for video was when I was recording an interview. Because the interview was taking place in the direct sunlight, the situation for composing a decent shot was quite grim had it not been for this little LED panel that could. We decided to use the sunlight a the rim light by putting the sun to the back of the subject. We positioned the Amaran on the opposite side of the sunlight as a key. We assumed we needed to punch the intensity to 100%. Then we realized that this thing was so powerful, that we brought down to 60%. The position of the Amaran also allowed it to function as a rim for the other side. This broke the subject away from the background and really sold the look as professional. The light was perfect. The shadows on the subject's face had the slowest falloff - it was like butter. Mind you, we set up this shot in 10 minutes and all we used was the sun and the Amaran to pull off a professional look. OVERALL I would highly recommend this LED panel to anyone. If you're just starting out, get it. Skip tungsten and any other old school lighting setups. I have a whole light kit of tungsten lights and only use it if the Amaran can't do it - which is rare. For those professionals, get it. It's a handy, portable light that can complement any professional arsenal.Read more Read less
Details
- Product: Aputure Amaran AL-528S Daylight LED Spot Light
- Manufacturer: Aputure
- Model: AL-528S
- SKU: AL-528S
- RM Product #: 29480
- Battery: Lithium-Ion
- Colour Temperature: Daylight
- Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty