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Aputure Amaran AL-MW Mini LED Light

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Aputure Amaran AL-MW Mini LED Light
Key Features
  • Pocket-Sized 33' Waterproof LED Light
  • 5600K +200K Daylight Balanced
  • 95+ CRI and TLCI
  • 6000 Lux at 1' in Boost Mode
The Aputure Amaran AL-MW Mini LED Light is a compact 5600K daylight-balanced video light that packs many outstanding features in its small form. It's designed with chip-on-board (COB) LED technology and features CRI and TLCI ratings of 95+. It offers ten brightness levels and delivers a brightness of 4000 lux at 1' and 6000 lux at 1' in boost mode, which provides 60 seconds of overclocked brightness. The light runs on a built-in lithium-ion battery that lasts 80 minutes at maximum brightness and up to a full 24 hours of non-stop operation at minimum brightness. It's also IP68 dustproof and waterproof down to 33', so you can safely use it in wet weather conditions as well as take it in the water with you along with an action cam or underwater camera rig.
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Aputure AL-MW Overview

The Aputure Amaran AL-MW Mini LED Light is a compact 5600K daylight-balanced video light that packs many outstanding features in its small form. It's designed with chip-on-board (COB) LED technology and features CRI and TLCI ratings of 95+. It offers ten brightness levels and delivers a brightness of 4000 lux at 1' and 6000 lux at 1' in boost mode, which provides 60 seconds of overclocked brightness. The light runs on a built-in lithium-ion battery that lasts 80 minutes at maximum brightness and up to a full 24 hours of non-stop operation at minimum brightness. It's also IP68 dustproof and waterproof down to 33', so you can safely use it in wet weather conditions as well as take it in the water with you along with an action cam or underwater camera rig.

Additionally, the AL-MW Mini LED Light has five built-in special effects, including Lightning and Fireworks, which can be used in the background to enhance and even transform your shot at no additional cost. Lightning, for example, can be applied on a rainy day to highly dramatize your scene. The light also comes with six CTO/CTB gels and two diffusers for adjusting your color output and spread.

Rounding everything off is a rugged all-aluminum design with specialized fanless heatsink technology. Although the Amaran AL-MW is robust, it's nonetheless a pocket-sized, lightweight LED light that can comfortably be mounted on-camera or onto an articulating arm in handheld, gimbal, and various other applications. A 1/4"-20 mounting thread is provided on the bottom.

Key Features
  • Pocket-sized 5600K daylight-balanced LED light
  • Chip-on-board (COB) LED technology
  • 95+ CRI and TLCI
  • IP68 dustproof and waterproof down to 33'
  • 10 brightness levels
  • 4000 lux at 1' / 6000 lux at 1' in boost mode
  • Built-in lithium-ion battery runs for 80 minutes at maximum brightness and up to 24 hours at minimum brightness
  • Five built-in special effects: Paparazzi, Lightning, TV, Fireworks, and Faulty Bulb
  • All-aluminum housing
  • Specialized fanless heatsink technology
  • 1/4"-20 mounting thread
  • Six CTO/CTB gels and two diffusers included

Aputure AL-MW Specs

Light Fixture
Item Type1 x LED Light Panel
Included FiltersDiffusion, Color
Included Storage Case1 x Case
Photometrics28 fc / 300 Lux at 3.3' / 1 m*
372 fc / 4000 Lux at 0.98' / 0.3 m
121 fc / 1300 Lux at 1.64' / 0.5 m

*Standardized Measurement Supplied by the Manufacturer
Color Temperature5600K +/- 200K
Color Accuracy StandardCRI 95
TLCI 95
DimmingYes, Built-In Dimmer (Stepped)
Umbrella MountNo
Connectivity
Mobile App CompatibleNo
Power & I/O
Power SourceBattery (Built-In)
Inputs/Outputs1 x USB-C Power Input
Battery1 x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3800 mAh (Built-In)
 • 1.3- to 24-Hour Runtime
Battery ChargingCharging Cable (Included)
Included Adapter / Cable1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable (3.2' / 1 m)
Power Consumption10 W (Maximum)
Mounting
Fixture Mounting1 x 1/4"-20 Female Thread
Environmental
Water ResistanceWater Resistant
Environmental ProtectionAdvertised as Dust Resistant/Submersible
*Manufacturer Testing: IP68
IP RatingIP68
Operating Temperature32 to 113°F / 0 to 45°C
General
Dimensions4.6 x 1.7 x 1.3" / 11.75 x 4.35 x 3.2 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.31 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 3.6 x 3.2"

Aputure AL-MW Reviews

Amazingly powerful and Water Proof to boot

By Russ
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-29

I bought this light to use on my Gates Underwater housing as a subject key light and other water production shots... Amazingly bright light and water proof to boot... This will work well for a lot of water work I do and when working on documentaries in wet rain forest this will be my go to light or when shooting in a cave or just about any other rugged wet or challenging production that I need a good solid light for. Even works well in the top of a pelican case when wrapping out late night. Only draw back that I can see is that its not Bi Color in that you need to add the gel set that comes with it to correct but Im good with that for such a rugged light and most of the situations or setups Ill be using this light in, Ill use the natural or native color of the light and or correct a little in post.

It works as advertised.

By Garo
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-29

It works as advertised and even more, I'm amazed at the built quality, this light feels like a tank in my hands, and it feels a little heavy but the performance is there, I highly suggest you get two of those lights you won't regret I promise.

Good workmanship and material

By Li Jia
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-09

The special effects are of no use to me. The brightness is still a bit insufficient for shooting people. It can be used for still life.

Battery life.

By Garo
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-18

Battery life is not as good as advertised, but the light itself is very well built, although I am happy with the performance, if you are shooting an event make sure you have an extra light since you can't rely on the battery life plus you're gonna have to charge it, not that practical in the middle of the event when it turns off filming less than two hours, yes, three stars for false battery life. There is a reason why the price significantly dropped for this product.

great light

By Goran
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-11

best bright smooth light for skin really I love it

Bright and Tiny.

By Doug
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-21

This worked perfectly with my Sony FX3 and my DJI Ronin SC2

AL-MW Mini Light

By Donnie
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-22

Works in tight areas

I like it a lot. Very bright

By Tom
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-10

Tom RIccobono.. I got it on sale and I really like it. When you have it on the highest setting the battery is not so lasting. A little disappointed in that but I'm a lower it lasts a long time. Either way I'm keeping it and happy with the form and the size in the way. It's a solid light

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