Aputure announces MC Pro mini LED panel

Four times brighter than the original Aputure MC, the MC Pro is a bit chunkier and more expensive, but also a lot more capable.

The Aputure MC Pro is a 5W RGBWW lensed mini LED panel light featuring Lumen Radio CRMX and a durable IP65 construction. Based on the original Aputure MC, the MC Pro is still compact but has fleshed out a bit to a 10.8 x 7.0 x 2.5cm / 4.25 x 2.76 x 0.98in form factor. At 247g (0.54lbs) it’s heavier too, though with various magnetic mounting solutions & accessories and wireless control methods (Sidus Link & LumenRadio CRMX), it is still pretty much a fixture that can be placed and operated virtually anywhere.

Featuring an upgraded optical design and LED chipset, the MC Pro can output 1,585 lux at 0.5m at 5,600K. This is achieved by narrowing the beam angle to 45° for increased intensity and a further throw, which can then be controlled or diffused using the included magnetic accessories, such as a 30° Light Control Gridor diffusers.

The upgraded LED design not only results in increased output power but also expanded colour controls and CCT range, from 2,000K to 10,000K with green-magenta adjustment. The company claims that the chipset can reproduce >90% of all colors within the Rec. 2020 colorspace and produces faithful skin tones with a CRI/TLCI score of 96, SSI (D56) of 72, and SSI (Tungsten) of 82, consistent with Aputure’s high colour accuracy standards across all product lines.

Filmmakers can fine-tune the MC Pro’s colour using advanced HSI with white-point adjustability, RGB, GEL, or xy controls. In addition to having 15 built-in System FX, the MC Pro is equipped with other advanced features unique to the Aputure and amaran ecosystems, including Sidus Pro FX, such as Picker FX and Music FX, which can be saved using the Sidus Link app for easy access to different lighting modes.

As a mini LED, the MC Pro’s IP65 build maintains a lightweight frame with a built-in rechargeable 15.5Wh battery that can operate at max output for 120 minutes. Its lightweight body can be mounted anywhere for quick lighting solutions with its rear-mounted magnets and a 1⁄4-20in mounting arm that can be attached to the included cold shoe ball head and magnetic plate.

You can also get an eight light kit for $1899 which not only keeps all your lights neat and protected but operates as a charging station too.