Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Monolight

The Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Monolight latest point-source LED and is the first bi-color Bowens mount light fixture to be compatible with optical lens modifiers. By combining the latest optical color blending technology with Aputure’s dual-color LED chipset, the LS 300x can utilize the Fresnel 2X and Spotlight Mount to give you unprecedented flexibility from a single fixture. With a simple turn of a dial or press of a button, you can adjust the fixture’s white light CCT output between 2700K-6500K in just seconds. Utilizing the same robust lamp head and control box design as the 300d II, this light is built to handle any filmmaking challenge.

With the Fresnel 2X, the Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Monolight can produce over 56,000 lux at 1 meter, creating a stunningly bright light, with CCT control always at your fingertips. By having the ability to use lensed modifiers like the Fresnel 2X or the Spotlight Mount, in addition to soft light modifiers like the Light Dome II, you can achieve extreme lighting precision to match any shooting environment. Spot, flood, cut, or diffuse your light without worrying about unwanted artifacts while controlling your white point.

No matter which light engine you use, color fidelity is always essential, so like all Aputure lights, the Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Monolight sports reliable color rendering abilities. With CRI and TLCI scores of 96+, a tungsten SSI score of up to 85, and a D55 SSI score of up to 74, the Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Monolight will always provide you with top-of-the-line, accurate color reproduction.

The main difference between the two control boxes is that the 300x now utilizes a new CCT control wheel, in addition to the intensity wheel. The Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Monolight CCT dial allows you to fine-tune your CCT in +/ 50K increments. But with the PRESET button located in the middle of the wheel, you can also toggle between 5 common CCT presets (2700K, 3200K, 4300K, 5500K, 6500K) for quick accessibility.

Like the 3000 II, the Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Monolight can also be operated with a single battery, up to half of its maximum output, or two batteries for full power* — so no matter how many batteries you have, your scene will always shine. The 300x’s control box also accurately displays real-time expected remaining battery life, allowing users to always understand and plan for any filmmaking scenario. By being battery-operable, the Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Monolight gives you greater freedom in lighting, giving you the ability to craft creative images anywhere.

*We recommend 14.4V batteries that support 15A continuous discharge to power the light properly.

The Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Monolight also launches with 9 built-in lighting FX, such as, “Paparazzi,” “Fireworks,” “Lightning,” “Faulty Bulb,” “TV,” “Pulsing,” “Strobe,” “Explosion,” and “Fire,” all with adjustable color temperature, opening up new possibilities for precise lighting control on your film sets. The 300x’s capabilities will always continue to grow with firmware upgrades to both the fixture and the Sidus Link ecosystem in the future.

With the integration of the Sidus Mesh chipset, the Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Monolight gives you professional lighting control from a single app. This mesh technology extends across the entire future Aputure product line, creating an ecosystem you can trust. With the Sidus Link Mesh Network created by Aputure products, such as the Aputure LS 300x Bi-Color LED Monolight, 300d II, and MC, you can control up to 100 fixtures from your smartphone or tablet, with each additional light fixture increasing the range of the network. That means every light not only talks to your phone but also each other, creating a smarter ecosystem. Sidus Link allows you to control every aspect of your light’s output, including luminance, CCT, Effects, and even Light Source presets for fast-paced situations.