ABOVE: Watch us unwrap our special gift!
The holiday season is here, and to celebrate the big day we're unwrapping one of the best gifts you can give the photographer or videographer in your life – whether it's a Christmas present, a graduation gift, somebody's birthday… or even just something for yourself!
For this special time of year, in this video we unwrap something very special for vloggers, videographers, content creators and image makers of all kinds: the amaran Ace 25c. This is one of the most portable, powerful, versatile, full-color LED lights you can buy – as evidenced by the many YouTubers for whom it's the go-to light.
It’s extremely compact, making it perfect for creators on the go, but don’t be fooled by its cruiserweight size – because this light packs a heavyweight punch, capable of delivering a blinding 32W of output thanks to its Boost mode – making the Ace 25c the brightest light in its class, with double the brightness of similar sized lights.
It isn't just a powerhouse in terms of illumination, though; the Ace 25c can also be used as a power supply in its own right. Just connect the included USB-C cable and switch to Output mode, and you can top up your phone, your camera or even another portable light!
Having all that power doesn't sacrifice shooting time, though. It boasts up to 70 minutes of battery life in its standard 25W mode, and even when you pump it up to 32W Boost mode it provides 50 minutes of uninterrupted lighting. It also has fast charging capability, so you can charge it from 0% all the way to 90% in just 40 minutes – perfect for when you need to get shooting in a hurry.
Speaking of shooting in a hurry, amaran's Ace Lock is an ultra-fast and super-secure quick-release mount. It's so fast that you can snap the Ace 25c onto your camera or tripod in a single second, even one-handed – no more missed shots or wasted time between setups!
The Ace 25c can also be magnetically mounted, thanks to its powerful rear magnet, giving you incredible flexibility in the studio or on location. The front of the light boasts magnetic mounting, too, so you can snap on the included diffusion panel in an instant – or add an optional light shaper to add even more creativity to your scene.
Expanding your creativity even further is the Ace 25c’s extended color temperature range – which runs from 2,300 to 10,000 kelvin, along with green / magenta adjustment for fine-tuning. It also packs built-in creative lighting effects such as emergency vehicles, fireworks, fireplaces, paparazzi, lightning strikes and more.
As a full-color light with RGBWW chipset, you can create any color you desire with the granular HSI and RGB controls – along with a dedicated saturation setting, enabling you to choose exactly how strong or subtle you want your colors to be.
Amaran also offers the light itself in a range of colors, so you can choose the one that best suits your style or your shooting setup. The one we've unwrapped here is Pink, but it’s also available in Charcoal, White, Silver and Green.
Say goodbye to confusing controls and clunky interfaces, because using the Ace 25c is instinctive and intuitive – whether you’re using the clickable adjustment wheel, the customizable menu button, or linking it to your phone for wireless Bluetooth control.
If you’re packing lean for traveling, you want something small to mount on your camera, you need to stay light and agile while covering a live event, or you just don’t have much space to shoot in, the amaran Ace 25c is as nimble as a ninja but as strong as a powerlifter.
