One of the most notable upgrades to the 120D II is its new integrated controller/power unit. Made of aircraft-grade aluminium but maintaining its lightweight build, a single power unit means less cabling and power components so filmmakers spend less time setting up their light, and more time being creative. DMX is the worldwide industry standard for film & television studios, theatre, broadcast and all forms of digital networking systems. The C120D II comes with DMX capability, allowing studio creatives to maximize their range of uses for their lighting arsenal.

The LS C120 II has a CRI of 96 and a color temperature of 5500K. Its TLCI has also been estimated to be as high as 97. A high grade indicates that illumination will portray colors well in a film or photographic environment.You might find yourselves repeating this procedure several times. Having the ability to lower or switch off or on the lights from behind the camera saves time. Aputure 120d II review: Pros and cons Advantages

You've learned about all the pros and cons of Aputure 120d II in this article. What's the next step? TLCI Television Lighting Consistency Index is an accurate measurement of the color integrity of a source of light for broadcast use. As a result, the LS C120D II will exhibit its original color in pictures and video operations. Powerful temperature control with remote controller The C120D II is over 25% brighter than the first-generation C120D, with an estimated brightness similar to a 1000W tungsten light, rendering it compatible with many of the strongest studio lights in the industry.

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A 25% output increase is nothing to scoff at. I first turned on the 120D MK II and lit most of the downstairs of my home with the bundled reflector mount. Before the neighbors started asking about alien invasions I turned it off and decided to try it in a few situations in real filming environments for this review. It still doesn’t quite have the output for most exterior daytime applications (depending on cloud cover and time of day), but for that, I suggest you use a 300D MK II anyway. The LS C120D II has a heat control mechanism that is sophisticated. The fan's rotation will be adjusted according to the air temperature. A re-designed yoke construction accommodates an expanded range of motion with over 330 degrees, letting you angle and point your light anywhere needed. An improved user-friendly handgrip design also allows for highly intuitive controls. And while the 120d II boasts an impressive studio grade build quality, it still weighs in at just over 2kg (4.8lbs) allowing filmmakers to easily take this light anywhere without having to worry about the transportation issues that frequently come with larger tungsten fixtures. The 120d II comes with DMX512 capability, allowing studio creatives to maximize their range of uses for their lighting arsenal. The 120d II’s DMX system is also pre-programmed with special lighting effects (i.e. thunder, fireworks, etc) and allows users to to input their own effects, creating a light that has truly limitless possibilities. Compared to the original 120d, the new 120D II is more powerful, features a combined power and controller in a single unit, a re-designed yoke construction and now with built-in creative lighting FX.