Aputure
Aputure NOVAP300C 300W RGBWW LED Soft Light Panel
★★★★★
300W
Nine thousand lux of RGBWW soft light with a 2,000–10,000K color range and 1 billion color combinations — the Aputure Nova P300c is the panel that lets you paint the entire scene without changing a fixture.
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Overview
Key Features
STUNNINGLY BRIGHT: The Nova P300c is capable of outputting over 9,000 lux, at a distance of 1 meter, while maintaining a wide 120-degree beam angle. By combining this intense output with the wide beam angle of a soft light source and 0-100% stepless dimming control, the P300c can easily fill large areas, allowing you to control the ambient lighting of your entire scene instantly
INCREDIBLY WIDE CCT RANGE: The Nova P300c features the most extensive expanded bi-color range of any Aputure light, capable of producing white light from 2,000K to 10,000K. The P300c also features the ability to adjust the white light’s green-magenta shift while in CCT mode, allowing you to match ambient lighting or manipulate the scene to your choosing
SUPERIOR COLOR RENDITION: Using a unique blend of color-accurate LEDs in this newer LED chipset, the Nova P300c achieves a tungsten SSI score of 85, and a D55 daylight SSI score of 74, outperforming equivalent industry-standard lights. Plus, like all Aputure lights, the Nova P300c produces impeccable CRI and TLCI values of 95+ — even with a color temperature range of 2,000 to 10,000K
FULL-COLOR TUNABILITY: The Nova P300c using an RGBWW chipset that can produce more than 90% of the colors within the Rec.2020 color space. It features HSI, RGB, and industry-standard X,Y color controls, allowing for up to 1 billion color combinations and precise color matching. It even has a built-in preset library of over 300 industry-standard gels, for ease of access and fast-paced shooting environments
COMPACT, ADAPTABLE DESIGN: The Nova P300c utilizes a built-in power supply to support its 300W light engine, reducing the overall weight of the fixture, and simplifying the user experience. The P300c also utilizes a lightweight aluminum shell and yoke, and the same dual junior/baby pin featured on the Spotlight Mount, making it compatible with nearly any stand or rigging hardware
Specifications
Output Power
300W
Illuminance at 1 Meter
Over 9,000 lux
Beam Angle
120 degrees
Dimming Control
0-100% Stepless
CCT Range
2,000K to 10,000K
Tungsten SSI
85
D55 Daylight SSI
74
CRI Value
95+
TLCI Value
95+
Color Space Coverage
Over 90% of Rec.2020
Color Control Modes
HSI, RGB, X,Y
Gel Presets
Over 300 Industry-Standard
Construction Material
Lightweight Aluminum
Mounting
Dual Junior/Baby Pin
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 9,000+ lux output at 1 meter from a soft light panel is genuinely significant — it fills large spaces and competes with harder sources at distance, enabling ambient exposure control across an entire scene from a single fixture.
- The 2,000–10,000K CCT range covers creative lighting scenarios from deep candlelight warmth to extreme cool daylight that standard bi-color panels cannot reach without gels or additional fixtures.
- RGBWW chipset achieving 90%+ of the Rec.2020 color space makes the P300c a legitimate color design tool — creative looks, motivated sources, and gel matching are all executable in-camera without post-production approximation.
- Built-in power supply eliminates the separate power box that complicated earlier Aputure fixtures, reducing total kit weight and simplifying cable routing on set.
- The built-in 300+ gel preset library allows rapid, repeatable color matching against industry-standard gel references — directly useful in commercial, narrative, and broadcast production environments.
👎 Cons
- At 300W, the P300c draws significant power — on location or in facilities with limited circuit capacity, the draw must be planned carefully against the available breaker load when multiple fixtures are deployed.
- The 120-degree beam angle is designed for soft, wide-area fill — it is not suitable for focused, directional key lighting without a modifier, and the output is distributed broadly rather than concentrated on a subject.
- CRI 95+ and TLCI values while excellent at white light settings may decrease at saturated RGBWW color outputs — critical color science shoots should test the specific color output against camera calibration at the intended hue settings.
- The rolling case improves transport but the overall fixture size and 300W power requirement mean this is not a lightweight mobile rig — location shoots requiring compact travel kit will find the P300c overbuilt for backpack-friendly setups.
- Green-magenta shift adjustment, while powerful for matching fluorescent or mixed practical sources, requires operator familiarity with color calibration concepts — it is not a feature that provides immediate value without some technical knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the practical difference between the Nova P300c's 2,000–10,000K range and a standard bi-color panel?
Standard bi-color panels typically cover 3,200–5,600K — a 2,400K range. The P300c's 2,000–10,000K CCT range adds both deep tungsten warmth (candlelight matching, sunset scenes) and extreme cool daylight (overcast sky simulation, bleach bypass looks) that a conventional bi-color panel cannot reproduce. It's the difference between matching available light and designing from scratch.
How does the Nova P300c's color output compare to a tungsten fixture or HMI?
The P300c achieves a Tungsten SSI score of 85 and a D55 daylight SSI score of 74. SSI (Spectral Similarity Index) measures how closely a light source matches a reference — these scores indicate the P300c reproduces the full spectral character of tungsten and daylight reference sources more accurately than equivalent-class fixtures, which is significant for scenes where color science in post-production matters.
Can I control multiple Nova P300c fixtures simultaneously through the Sidus Link app?
Yes. Sidus Link supports grouping and simultaneous control of multiple fixtures. You can adjust brightness, CCT, hue, and saturation across an array of P300c panels from a single phone or tablet interface — useful for large set lighting where tweaking each fixture individually would slow the shoot.
Does the P300c include a rolling case, and what accessories are in the box?
The Nova P300c ships with a rolling case and a handheld control box, per the product description. The fixture itself uses a built-in power supply, eliminating the separate power box required by earlier Aputure fixtures and reducing total kit weight and cable management requirements.
Can the Nova P300c produce saturated colors for creative or narrative lighting, not just white light?
Yes. The RGBWW chipset covers over 90% of the Rec.2020 color space and supports HSI, RGB, and XY color controls. The built-in gel library includes 300+ industry-standard gel presets, so you can dial in a specific gel color by name rather than approximating it by eye — useful for matching practical light sources or achieving consistent looks across shooting days.
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