The Aputure MC RGBWW LED Light is a compact, palm-sized multifunction light measuring just 3.7 by 2.4 by 0.7 inches, making it incredibly portable and easy to integrate into any filming setup. Designed as part of Aputure’s M-series mini lights, the MC features a versatile mounting system with a 1/4"-20 thread and built-in magnets that allow it to attach quickly to metal surfaces. Despite its small size, this light is packed with advanced features, including RGB LEDs complemented by tungsten- and daylight-balanced white LEDs, delivering exceptional color fidelity and a wide gamut that covers up to 95% of the BT 2020 color space.
The MC offers full 360-degree hue control along with 100 levels of color saturation adjustment, allowing users to reproduce virtually any color with ease. The light’s color temperature is adjustable from 3200K to 6500K in precise 100K increments, supporting both HSI (Hue, Saturation, Intensity) and CCT (Correlated Color Temperature) modes. With a high CRI rating of 96 and TLCI of 97, the MC provides stunningly accurate and natural color rendering. The addition of two white LEDs—one balanced for tungsten and one for daylight—enhances the light’s ability to produce rich and precise colors that rival much larger fixtures.
This versatile mini light also includes nine built-in special effects presets, such as Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, and Cop Car, which can creatively enhance any scene without needing additional equipment. For users seeking more control over these effects, the companion Sidus Link app for iOS and Android offers fine-tuning options, as well as an innovative Color Picker feature that allows you to capture any color seen through your smartphone camera and instantly reproduce it with the MC.
Powering the MC is an integrated battery that provides up to two hours of runtime at full brightness. Charging is convenient and modern, supporting both USB-C Power Delivery (PD) quick charging and Qi wireless charging protocols, compatible with most wireless charging pads available on the market. This cable-free convenience ensures the MC is always ready to perform on location without being tethered to power sources.
The MC’s design is lightweight and sleek, weighing just 130 grams and with a footprint slightly larger than a credit card, making it ideal as an on-camera light, a subtle accent, or a fill light hidden off-screen. Its slim 17mm thickness and magnetic mounting options make setup fast and flexible. Additionally, the built-in Sidus Mesh technology enables the MC to form an intelligent wireless lighting network with up to 100 units, extending control up to 1300 feet, allowing filmmakers to create complex lighting setups without cumbersome wiring or external routers.
Aputure offers the MC in convenient kit options, including a 4-Light Travel Kit and a 12-Light Production Kit. Both kits feature custom hard-shell wireless charging cases that protect and charge multiple MC units simultaneously, enhancing workflow efficiency for travel filmmakers, owner-operators, and rental houses alike. These kits provide portability, storage, and power all in one compact solution.
Overall, the Aputure MC RGBWW LED Light stands out as a highly adaptable, feature-rich, and color-accurate lighting tool designed to meet the diverse demands of filmmakers and content creators. Its multiple control methods, wide color control range, robust build quality, and portable design truly make it a swiss army knife of lighting solutions for any shooting scenario.
