Last Updated 2 weeks ago
Overview
The Aputure LS 1200d Pro is a powerful daylight COB LED. Designed for mid-to-large productions, it’s capable of cutting through windows, competing with strong ambient daylight, and pushing through sizeable diffusion.
This fixture is commonly regarded as the affordable LED alternative to low-wattage HMIs — and while it doesn’t fully replace 2.5K–4K HMIs outdoors, it gets surprisingly close in many controlled environments.
Key Specs
- Type: Daylight COB LED
- Power Draw: 1200W
- CCT: 5600K
- CRI/TLCI: 96+
- Output: 83,100+ lux @ 3m with Hyper Reflector (Narrow) Optimized Output with 3 Hyper Reflectors: Narrow (15º), Medium (30º), Wide (45º)
- Weight: 19.73lbs head, 12.79lbs Ballast
- Mount: Bowens (heavy-duty custom variant)
- Control: DMX, CRMX, Sidus Link, onboard
Pros
- Extremely bright LED. Camparableto Arri m18
- Aputure’s best build quality
- Professional connectivity (DMX, CRMX, app control)
- Daylight colour reproduction
- Versatile for indoor and outdoor use
Cons
- Heavy head and ballast
- Bowens mount still a limiting factor for larger/heavier modifiers
- Loud fan noise at high output
- No bi-colour modes — daylight only
Variants & Related Fixtures
- Aputure Storm 1200x (BLAIRE)
- Aputure LS 600d Pro
- Nanlux Evoke 1200B (bi-colour competitor)
What It Replaces / Alternatives
Replaces:
- 1.2K HMIs
- m18 HMIs
- High-wattage tungsten sources + Gels
Alternatives: