

Aputure LS 120D II
$100.00 /day
An industry-standard 180W daylight-balanced COB LED light fixture. Featuring immaculate color rendering (CRI/TLCI 96+), active cooling, and standard Bowens mount compatibility for maximum versatility on set.
A 10% damage waiver fee will be applied to your order in the rental basket unless proof of own insurance can be supplied.
The Aputure LS C120d II (Light Storm) is a legendary, industry-standard COB LED light fixture that has become a staple for indie filmmakers, commercial videographers, and studio photographers alike. Outputting a powerful 180W of pristine, 5500K daylight-balanced light, the 120d II boasts a massive 25% increase in brightness over its predecessor, making it capable of competing with traditional hot lights while consuming significantly less energy. Featuring stunning color accuracy with CRI and TLCI ratings of 96+, it ensures perfectly natural skin tones and vibrant colors on screen. The integrated Bowens-S mount gives you instant access to a vast ecosystem of light modifiers, from softboxes to lanterns. Housed in a durable aircraft-grade aluminum body, the fixture operates with an ultra-quiet fan and features a robust, combined controller-power ballast unit, making it an incredibly reliable, quiet, and powerful workhorse for any production.
Applicable Scenarios:
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Key Lighting for Interviews & Talking Heads: Combine it with a large softbox (like a Light Dome) to create soft, flattering, and natural-looking light on your subject’s face.
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Commercial Videography & Narrative Film: A highly versatile daylight source that can easily mimic window light or provide crisp, clean fill light on set.
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Content Creation & YouTube Studio Setup: Compact, extremely reliable, and flicker-free at any frame rate, making it perfect for permanent or mobile studio layouts.
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180W Daylight COB LED: Delivers up to 135,000 lux at 0.5m (with reflector) of brilliant, stable 5500K daylight-balanced light.
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Cinematic Color Fidelity: Outstanding color rendering with CRI 96+ and TLCI 97+ for immaculate, true-to-life skin tones.
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Integrated Ballast Control Unit: Combines the controller and power adapter into a single, robust box, reducing clutter and simplifying cable management.
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Seamless 0%-100% Dimming: Features linear, logarithmic, exponential, and S-Curve dimming curves for precise and smooth intensity control.
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Industry-Standard Bowens Mount: Highly compatible with a massive selection of Aputure and third-party light modifiers.
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Built-in DMX & Lighting FX: Supports wired DMX512 controls and features built-in lighting effects such as Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, and Faulty Bulb.
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Aputure LS C120d II Lamp Head (with Protective Cover) x 1
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Controller & Power Ballast Unit x 1
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Standard Hyper Reflector x 1
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Neutrik powerCON AC Power Cable x 1
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5-Pin Male-to-Female XLR Connecting Cable x 1
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Wireless Remote Control x 1
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Heavy-Duty Padded Carrying Bag x 1
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(Note: This rental item includes the light fixture, basic control ballast, and cables only. It does not include light stands, light modifiers like softboxes, or V-mount batteries. Please rent those separately as needed.)
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Q: Can the Aputure 120d II be powered by batteries for outdoor shoots?
A: Yes. The controller ballast features a built-in V-mount battery plate. You can power the light at 100% brightness using a single high-capacity 14.4V V-mount battery, making it highly portable for outdoor use.
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Q: Is the cooling fan loud enough to interfere with audio recording on set?
A: No. The 120d II is engineered with an intelligent, ultra-quiet active cooling system. Even at maximum output, the fan noise remains virtually imperceptible and will not interfere with professional shotgun or lavalier microphones.
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Q: How is the rental fee calculated?
A: The rental fee is calculated on a 24-hour basis per rental period.
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Q: Is a deposit required?
A: Yes, a corresponding deposit is required for all equipment rentals.
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Q: What payment methods are accepted for the deposit?
A: We accept credit card authorization for the deposit, which is fast and convenient.
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