Aputure’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Creators

Perfect Gifts for All Genres of Creators, from TikTokers and Twitch Streamers to Photographers and Videographers

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9 min readDec 1, 2022

Whether you know a content creator, videographer, or independent creative or you are one yourself, the best gifts this holiday season will elevate the quality of any video.

We know that high-quality lighting and audio are non-negotiables when it comes to creative video needs, which is why we have curated a selection of our favorite products for the creator in your life (even if that creator is you) just in time for this holiday season — from light panels, mini lights, tube lights, to microphones.

If you’re looking for a guide to kitting out your favorite filmmaker or someone looking to get started in the world of video, check out our other Holiday Gift Guides!

The Creator Kit

amaran 200d

The amaran 200d is the foundation of this Creator Kit, acting as a high-output key light that pairs excellently with the Light Dome SE for extreme softness.

Whether used in the studio or on-the-go, the amaran 200d is a must-have in any rising content creator’s toolkit. The amaran 200d is an incredibly compact and lightweight daylight point-source Bowens Mount LED light for content creation, studio filmmaking, portrait photography, and video production. Its 8 built-in lighting effects are great for taking creations to the next level, and it can also be controlled wirelessly using the Sidus Link mobile app while staying in-frame when vlogging or streaming.

Universal Bowens Mount for Simple Light Shaping
Up to 65,000 lux @ 1 meter with Hyper-Reflector
Compact Lamp Head with Built-in Controls & Umbrella Holder
Sidus Link Bluetooth App Control
8 Built-in Lighting FX: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, Faulty Bulb, TV, Pulsing, Strobe, & Explosion

Shop the amaran 200d now for $263 (originally $299).

Light Dome SE

The Light Dome SE creates beautiful soft light to help creators look their best on-screen, and is the ideal companion for the amaran 200d.

When vlogging or streaming, creating a soft quality of light is the key to making any subject look flattering. The Light Dome SE can transform any hard light into a beautiful soft light that blankets your subject, hides blemishes, and makes everyone look stunning on-camera. Pair the Light Dome SE with any Bowens Mount LED Light, such as the amaran 200d or Aputure LS 300d II, to create beautiful circular reflections that are always pleasing to the eye.

85cm (33.5in) Diameter for Soft Lighting
Lightweight and Portable at only 1kg / 2.2lbs
Includes Two Quality Diffusion Fabrics and 45° Light Control Grid
Compatible with the Bowens Mount LED lights, such as the amaran 100d, 100x, 200d, & 200x, and Aputure LS 300d II, 300x, etc.

Shop the Light Dome SE now for $87 (originally $99).

amaran P60c / amaran P60c 3-Light Kit

The amaran P60c is the perfect flexible multi-tool for content creators.

For content creators and streamers looking for a lightweight and flexible solution, panel lights are the perfect key light for creating any video. The amaran P60c is a full-color LED panel that can recreate accurate skin tones and add vibrant colors to your videos. It has a unique 45º optical design that allows creators to achieve ultra-bright output whether using it as a hard or soft light with the included collapsible softbox. This light can also use or charge NP-F Style batteries, in addition to AC power, making it ideal for shooting vlogs and videos on-the-move.

60W Output RGBWW Lensed LED Panel
5,900+ lux @ 1 meter (5600K)
Tunable CCT from 2,500K to 7,500K
HSI, 46 Gels, & Green-Magenta Color Control
Sidus Link Bluetooth App Control
Utilizes & Charges Sony NP-F Batteries for Efficient Operation
Includes Collapsible Softbox, Grid, and Carrying Bag

Shop the amaran P60c for $296 (originally $349).

Shop the amaran P60c 3-Light Kit for $840 (originally $990).

MC 4-Light Travel Kit

With the MC 4-Light Travel Kit creators will ready for any situation, while on the move.

For the adventurous traveler, the MC 4-Light Travel Kit is the perfect lighting kit that can accompany any creator on any quest. The MC is a portable full-color mini LED light, roughly the size of a credit card, that allows you to achieve professional-quality lighting on-the-go. The MC 4-Light Travel Kit is specifically designed to be small enough to fit inside a backpack or suitcase, while bundling four mini lights and convenient wireless chargers in a durable hardshell case.

3200K-6500K Variable CCT & HSI Control
9 Built-in Lighting FX: Fire, Pulsing, TV, etc.
Up to 120 Minutes @ Max Brightness (2,600mAh Battery)
Built-in Neodymium Magnets
Sidus Link Bluetooth App Control
Wireless Charging Case & Accessory Pouch Easily Fit into Backpacks & Suitcases

Shop the MC 4-Light Travel Kit now for $449 (originally $499).

Shop the MC now for $79 (originally $90).

amaran T2c / amaran T4c

The amaran T2c and T4c tube lights provide creative solutions for any lighting scenario.

Whether used on-the-go, in the studio, or at home, LED tube lights are one of the most versatile lighting fixtures for the job. The lightweight and portable amaran full-color LED tube lights are available in 2-foot and 4-foot options to create a range of looks for any lighting scenario. With 46 color presets and 15 lighting effects, creators can inject creativity into lighting any scene — whether used in the frame or as an accent light to highlight your face or products from your haul. This versatile tube light also has unique and friendly mounting options, such as rigging onto your existing camera accessories.

20W Output 2' (T2c) or 40W Output 4' (T4c) RGBWW Tube Lights
T2c: 475+ lux @ 1 meter (5600K) | T4c: 744+ lux @ 1 meter (5600K)
Tunable CCT from 2,500K to 7,500K
HSI, 46 Gels, & Green-Magenta Color Control
Sidus Link Bluetooth App Control
Includes 77Wh Battery Handle for Efficient Operation at Max Output (T2c: 4 hours | T4c: 1.7 hours)
Unique & Friendly Mounting Solutions: NATO Rail, 1⁄4–20in, 3/8–16in with Arri-Style Locating Pins

Shop the amaran T2c for $179 (originally $199).

Shop the amaran T4c for $289 (originally $329).

Deity Pocket Wireless / Pocket Wireless Mobile Kit

Built for the creator who desires ultimate versatility, Pocket Wireless is a compact wireless microphone kit that is capable of natively working with cameras, smartphones AND laptops/PCs. Use the on-board mic when desired or the included lavalier for a more professional look. Wireless audio made simple.

Locking 3.5mm Input
Ultra lightweight and compact
Large ~1” OLED Display
Professional Grade Analog Limiter
5+ Hours of Battery Life

Mobile creators have particular needs and the Pocket Wireless Mobile Kit was designed to perfectly fit them. Complete with the regular Pocket Wireless kit AND additional phone mount and foldable tripod/handle, users have everything they need to capture crystal clear wireless audio in any environment.

Included Phone Mount
Included Folding Tripod/Handle

Shop the Pocket Wireless now for $89 (originally $169).

Shop the Pocket Wireless Mobile Kit for $119 (originally $199).

Deity VO-7U USB Podcast Mic / Podcast Kit

The VO-7U is a dynamic USB microphone built to capture professional broadcast-quality audio for your podcast or stream. Its extensive feature-set includes: a tight pickup pattern that allows it to reject room noise, an RGB ring with 12 unique colors and effects and a built-in analog limiter.

12 Unique RGB Colors and Effects
Broadcast Quality Large Dynamic Microphone Diaphragm
Robust Metal Body with a Floating Friction Pivot
20Hz — 20kHz Frequency Range
135dB Max SPL
24-Bit/48kHz
USB-C Interface / No Drivers Needed
Hardware Analog Limiter Built-In To Prevent Audio Clipping
Headphone Jack with a Latency Free Monitoring Mode

Ready to finally start that podcast you’ve been dreaming about? The VO-7U Podcast Kit comes with everything you need to get started: the VO-7U microphone and our sturdy boom arm with built-in headphone holder. And with no drivers or special software needed, this kit is as plug and play as it gets!

Included Boom Arm
Included Foam Pop Filter
Included 3m USB cable

Shop the Deity VO-7U USB Podcast Mic now for $135 (originally $169).

Shop the Deity VO-7U USB Podcast Kit for $159 (originally $199).

Honorable Mentions for Expanding Your Kit

LS 300d II

For an upgrade from the amaran 200d, look no further than the LS 300d II. This is a 300W Daylight powerhouse with a Bowens Mount that can use all the same modifiers as the amaran 200d, and more. This has been a tried and true key light for YouTubers and creators for several years, with its durable metal construction and increased output withstanding both in-studio and on-location shooting. It also features the same Sidus Link app control, in addition to a 2.4G RF remote control.

Universal Bowens Mount for Simple Light Shaping
50% More Power than the amaran 200d
Heavy-Duty Disk Brake Yoke and Metal Construction
14.4V Battery Plates for Half or Full Power On-the-go
Sidus Link, 2.4G Remote, & DMX512 Controls for Advanced Operation
8 Built-in Lighting FX: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Lightning, Faulty Bulb, TV, Pulsing, Strobe, & Explosion

Shop the LS 300d II now for $949.

Aputure Lantern

The Lantern is a great modifier to pair with any Aputure or amaran Bowens Mount LED, like the LS 300d II or amaran 200d. Its super-lightweight design makes it suitable for all fixtures and instantly spreads soft light in all directions to fill an entire space better than a standard directional softbox could. For added control, the included light control skirt can also be molded to purposely shape light away from certain areas. As an instant soft light, no modifier beats the Lantern.

65cm / 26in Omni-Directional Soft Box
2-Second Quick Set Up Design
Includes 1-Stop Diffusion Fabric Light Control Skirt
Compatible with Aputure & Amaran Bowens Mount Lights

Shop the Lantern now for $78 (originally $89).

amaran F21x/c

The amaran F22x and F22c are 2'x2' bi-color and full-color LED mats, respectively, and are amazing lightweight additions to a filmmaking kit that pack a punch with 200W of output and come with everything you need to create an ultra-thin soft light with Sidus Link app control.

100W Output 2’x1’ Bi-color (F21x) or RGBWW (F21c) Flexible LED Mat
F21x: 3,632+ lux @ 1 meter (5600K) | F21c: 3,360+ lux @ 1 meter (5600K)
Tunable CCT from 2,500K to 7,500K
HSI, 46 Gels, & Green-Magenta Color Control (F21c only)
Sidus Link Bluetooth App Control
Multiple DC Power Solutions: 14.4V/26/28.8V/48V (3-Pin XLR)
Includes Softbox, 2 Diffusions, Grid, & Mounting Bracket

Shop the amaran F21x now for $350 (originally $399).

Shop the amaran F21c for $528 (originally $599).

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If you want to explore more deals, check out all the Holiday Sale promotions on the Aputure Online Store.

All discounted pricing in this list reflects the pricing from the Holiday Sale. Prices outside of the Holiday Sale and participating regions may vary.

— Happy Holidays from the Aputure Team!