The Amaran AL-H198C is an on-camera LED light that utilizes 198 LEDs with a CRI of 95+ to deliver daylight balanced (5500K) illumination with high color accuracy. The light produces a 60° beam angle with a brightness of 920 lux at a distance of 3.3'. A step-less dimming dial is provided on the back of the unit for adjusting light output from 0 to 100%. The light can be powered by either six AA batteries or an optional Sony NP-F/FM/QM/FP/FH/FV type battery, with four LED indicator lights on the back of the unit displaying the remaining battery life.
To create a larger light source, up to nine AL-H198C panels can be attached together using extension slots on all four sides of the light. The slim and frameless design of the light means that when multiple light are connected, there are no gaps or light leaks. One extension attachment piece comes included, which also serves as a 1/4"-20 adapter. Also included are a swivel shoe-mount adapter for camera-mounting, a diffusion filter, and an orange warming filter.
Comparison
ModelSpeciation | AL-H198 | AL-198C |
Operation Current | ≤2.3A | ≤1A |
Power | ≤20W | ≤10W |
Beam Angle | 60° | 60° |
CRI | ≥95Ra | ≥95Ra |
Color Temperature | 5500K | 5500-3200K |
Power Supply | DC 5.5V-9,5V | |
Average Life Span | ≥100000 hours | |
Cooling Mode | Natural Ventilation | |
Volume(L*W*H mm) | 151*56*100 | |
Net weight | 325g |
Brightness:
Model | Distance | Foot candles | Lux |
AL-H198 | 0.5M | 318 | 3430 |
1M | 85 | 920 | |
2M | 22 | 240 | |
AL-H198C (beads:5500K, 60°) | 0.5M | 165 | 1780 |
1M | 40 | 435 | |
2M | 11 | 115 | |
AL-H198C (beads:3200K, 60°) | 0.5M | 156 | 1690 |
1M | 39 | 420 | |
2M | 10 | 110 |
Battery Working Life Tested on Aputure Amaran LED Light
| AL-126 | AL-160 | AL-198 | AL-198A/C |
F-550 | 140min | 60min | 50min | 125min |
F-750 | 260min | 110min | 90min | 230min |
Lamp Type | 198 LEDs |
Beam Angle | 60° |
CRI | ≥ 95 Ra |
Battery Type | 1 x Sony NP-F/FM/QM/FP/FH/FV type 6 x AA |
Power | 5.5 to 9.5 VDC |
Operating Current | ≤ 2.3 A |
Power Consumption | ≤ 20 W |
Average Life Hours | ≥ 100,000 |
Dimensions | 5.9 x 2.2 x 3.9" (15.1 x 5.6 x 10.0 cm) |
Weight | 11.5 oz (325 g) |
Reviews Aputure AL-H198C LED Light With NP-F750 Lithium Ion High Performance Rechargeable Battery and Charger