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Aputure LS 120d Mark II

Aputure LS 120d Mark II

Rental Price: $ 50.00/day

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Description

The Aputure Light Storm LS 120d II is a professional 120W daylight-balanced COB LED light designed for film, television, commercial, photography, interview, and content production. Building on the original 120d, the 120d II delivers increased output, excellent color accuracy, quiet active cooling, wireless control, DMX compatibility, and flexible AC or battery-powered operation.

With its Bowens-style accessory mount, the LS 120d II can be paired with a wide range of modifiers, including reflectors, softboxes, lanterns, Fresnels, and other Bowens-mount accessories. The included Hyper Reflector provides a focused beam for punchier output, while accessories such as the Aputure Fresnel 2X can significantly increase and control the fixture’s output. Aputure lists the Fresnel 2X at up to approximately 67,000 lux at 1 meter with the 120d II.

Key Features

  • 120W daylight-balanced COB LED
  • Approximately 5500–5600K daylight color temperature
  • High color accuracy with approximately CRI 96 and TLCI 97
  • Bowens-style accessory mount
  • 0–100% smooth dimming
  • Built-in DMX512 control
  • 2.4GHz wireless remote control
  • Wireless control range of up to approximately 100m under suitable conditions
  • Compatible with V-Mount or Gold Mount battery configurations depending on controller
  • Quiet active cooling system
  • Compact and lightweight lamp head
  • Suitable for AC or battery-powered production
  • Compatible with a wide selection of Aputure and third-party Bowens-mount modifiers

The fixture consumes approximately 180W maximum and operates from 100–240V AC.

Lighting Performance

The LS 120d II produces a clean, daylight-balanced beam that works especially well as a key light, backlight, rim light, or punchy source through diffusion.

With the included reflector, the fixture can produce approximately 7,000 lux at 1 meter according to published photometric data.

For greater output and beam control, the Aputure Fresnel 2X is an excellent accessory. With the Fresnel 2X, Aputure lists approximately 67,000 lux at 1 meter in spot mode. The Fresnel provides a variable 12–40° beam angle, allowing the light to be focused or spread depending on the shot.

Control

The LS 120d II can be controlled directly from the fixture or through external control systems. Its DMX512 compatibility makes it suitable for professional studio and production environments where multiple fixtures need to be controlled together.

The included wireless remote provides convenient control when the light is positioned on a stand, overhead, or in another difficult-to-reach location.

Power Options

The LS 120d II can operate from standard AC power or from a compatible battery-equipped controller configuration, making it useful for both studio and location production.

Battery operation is particularly useful for outdoor interviews, weddings, music videos, documentary production, and locations where AC power is unavailable.

Applications

The Aputure LS 120d II is ideal for:

  • Film and narrative production
  • Commercial production
  • Corporate videos
  • Interviews and talking-head videos
  • YouTube and social media production
  • Music videos
  • Photography
  • Documentary production
  • Product photography and video
  • Green-screen lighting
  • Key, fill, rim, and backlighting
  • Small studio and location shoots

Recommended Modifiers

The LS 120d II uses a Bowens-style mount, allowing it to work with a wide range of lighting modifiers.

Recommended accessories include:

  • Aputure Hyper Reflector
  • Aputure Fresnel 2X
  • Light Dome softboxes
  • Bowens-mount softboxes
  • Lantern-style modifiers
  • Barndoors
  • Grids and diffusion accessories

The Aputure Fresnel 2X is particularly useful when maximum output and beam control are required.

Typical Rental Package

A standard KR Camera Rental package can include:

  • Aputure LS 120d II LED Light Head
  • Controller Box
  • Hyper Reflector
  • Head Connection Cable
  • AC Power Cable
  • Wireless Remote
  • Mounting/Clamp Accessories
  • Carrying Bag

Light stand, V-Mount/Gold Mount battery, softbox, Fresnel, and other modifiers can be added separately depending on the production.

Specifications

Model: Aputure Light Storm LS 120d II
Light Type: COB LED Monolight
Power: 120W LED output class
Color Temperature: Approximately 5500–5600K
CRI: ≥96
TLCI: ≥97
Dimming: 0–100%
Mount: Bowens Mount
Control: Onboard, Wireless Remote, DMX512
Wireless Frequency: 2.4GHz
Power: AC 100–240V
Maximum Power Consumption: Approximately 180W
Cooling: Active fan cooling
Battery: V-Mount or Gold Mount controller configuration
Use: Indoor and outdoor production

Published specifications identify the LS 120d II as a 5600K fixture with CRI 96, TLCI 97, 180W maximum consumption, active cooling, DMX control, and 2.4GHz wireless operation.

Why Rent the Aputure LS 120d II?

The LS 120d II offers an excellent balance of output, portability, color quality, and professional control. It is powerful enough for professional video production while remaining significantly easier to transport than larger cinema lighting fixtures.

Its Bowens mount also makes it extremely versatile, allowing one light to be configured as a hard source, soft key, focused beam, or controlled spotlight depending on the modifier being used.

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