Aputure Amaran AL-M9 Pocket-Sized Daylight-Balanced LED Light

SKU: APUALM9

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ALLEN H : what is the effective range of this light when used as a fill light?
Luis S : Can you use it while it's plugged in? And how long does it take to charge? Thanks!GREGORY A : You can use it while it is plugged in. It is a nice little light. I use it for a fill light doing macro photography. I not sure how long to charge because I just plug it in and walk away, but it seems like it wasn't long. Again, not sure though.John F : Yes but the power usage is higher than the charge input. So it will shut off when the battery is too low. Never timed the charge but probably 45mins
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?JOEL B : Very handy little units, good light quality and brightness range. Already own a couple.BILL C : The reviews for this little LED light made me jump at this special sale price! First heard of the AL-M9 from a Shutterstock video.EDWIN L : Needed More of the Same lightsBOBBY B : Need a small light for filming videos and doing Zoom conferences.JOHN M : Two small lights for closeup photography, Ideal!!!LUKAS G : Small affordable light for making videos in my houseJOHN M : Price, small size, good for laptop camera lightingKAREN S : recommended by online reviewerKATHY B : Size, power, portability. And light was attractive at this price.JOYE K : Recommended by instructor of tutorial I watched.MARK C : Works fantastic and great price pointCHRISTOPHER C : Looked cool!Bryan L : After reading excellent reviews on this light (and an additional holiday 15% off) I couldn't pass this up.Carlos R : I heard that this is great powerfull portable key light from youtuber.KEVIN C : Needed something for a video light and can also use as a rim/hair light. Hopefully it is bright enough for my needsDALE K : Small, compact led lights that's useful in tight locations and spaces.Odette P : recommendedLEWIS K : ES-2 compatiblyAdam I : Compact & versatile. Good reviewsSamson C : I would like to check this item, also wanted to check the products of Adorama's for my future purchases. Thanks.JOSIPTH G : Great quality small powerful light at a reasonable prize.

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2021-04-27T09:43:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Super

Very brilliant, its my new pal, go with me everyday

Mikeas T.

2020-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excelente portabilidad

Es una excelente elección si deseas iluminación portable, potente y de buena calidad, es casi similar al tamaño de iPhone 11 Pro

zenwel

2020-11-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice.. Can’t wait to

Very nice.. Can’t wait to start using it..

Alizander

2020-08-21T12:04:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little powerful Video/Photo light

Amazing bright little light. Battery lasts awhile. Doesn’t really loose charge when stowed for a month or 2.

Mark J.

2020-08-09T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Product stinks

Product stinks

Steffi

2020-07-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice small light for shoots

Nice small light for shoots

Isaiah

2020-06-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good for product photography

I’m a hobbiest photographer and wanted multiple continuous light sources without having to invest too much. After going through a lot of YouTube reviews (most about this light being used for videos), I figured it should work for what I wanted to do. And I think it worked out pretty well! This is a photo I took with four Aputure M9 lights, one pointing at the background, one on either side diffused, and one in the front that was cross polarized.

Kevin

2020-06-19T03:51:57

Rated 5 out of 5

worth the money

I just got this but have been using it on my a6600 with a small rig and is working out great so far, did have two gels that came with it

JOSEPH P.

2020-06-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Blew my mind

I did not expect the light to be in such a small package and deliver the level of brightness that it does. I use it all the time now. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a great light source, that is easy to carry around and very budget friendly.

Presley

2020-06-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great light

Smaller than I initially thought, however the power from this light is impressive. Great for when you need more than a main light or natural lighting.

Gabriel

2020-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

affordable portable light

Love aputure products very affordable and this is great to as backup lights

Andrew

2020-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Light for no reason

Oh man, I bought this because I knew my rig would need a light eventually,but this really blew me out of the water. The first try I was able to get some really cool portrait shots against the sunset and with some stars in it even!

Quay T.

2020-05-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

.I love it

Nice

sae

2020-04-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome light!

This is one POWERFUL tiny LED light, and I love using it already. It’s great for adding accent lighting, just a little extra to fill in the shadows, and it is also awesome for on the go nighttime shooting. Definitely would recommend!

Garrett

2020-02-06T05:02:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Must have affordable beast of a light

These lights are powerful, compact and convenient. I can easily clip them on my bag with the included protective carrying case. They also come with a 2 colored gels to begin with that seamlessly clips behind the magnetic diffuser. These lights are perfect for accenting pieces in my background, and also works well for use as practical. This light is actually bright enough to key a subject in certain situations. I would recommend this light to any filmmaker / videographer as a must have in their arsenal. The affordability of this light is also a huge plus that wont break the bank yet add so much production value to your set.

Robert L.

2019-11-14T09:27:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Nick

Great camera

Nicholas H.

2019-11-06T08:08:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome!!!

Awesome!!!

Jorge T.

2019-05-28T08:59:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Powerful compact light

Don’t let the size fool you, this light can be very bright at its highest setting. Can be use for video, main photography light on the go. Can be used as a filling light and if you want to light something in the background as well. I take this small light with me everywhere I go now. Highly recommend it.

RICARDO H.

2019-04-02T15:35:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Good light weight. easy to use.

Paramjit M.

2019-01-18T06:00:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Tiny and powerful

Geeze, this thing is powerful. I was not expected it to be that bright and compact. And I mean compact! It's really tiny. I take this light everywhere I go. The only thing I'd warn you about is it's harsh. You definitely need to defuse it. It's got a soft, magnetized cover but it doesn't diffuse the light enough. Other than that, it's an amazing light.

Daniel D.

2019-01-07T11:36:16

Rated 4 out of 5

Great everyday carry

I use this light all the time whenever I am out I always carry it with me! The only bad thing I see is it lacks a battery life indicator I might be being nitpicky but it is a great product even without it.

Harjot S.

2019-01-07T05:48:02

Rated 5 out of 5

10/10 recommend for a small light

I am using this until I can afford an actual flash that will turn on and off automatically but for now, this is an awesome little gadget and definitely puts out the amount of light I need.

LINDSAY R.

2018-09-16T12:44:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Very bright

I like it, really bright. Wish I would have known a new version came out otherwise I wouldn’t have bought this one.

ARTHUR F.

2018-08-03T15:49:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful Small Light

This little light KicK's Ass! Perfect to hold out with your other hand while filming with a Movi Cinema Robot.

Gary P.

2018-07-25T11:54:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera light

I love this light. It’s small and puts out a good amount of light. I’m getting a second one !

BRUCE J.

2018-07-17T19:43:48

Rated 5 out of 5

I recommend this one over similar lights. It’s great!

This love is such an amazing product for the price. It’s very bright, portable and high quality. I love that it is battery powered. I want to add 2 more to my collection.

Dekiary C.

2018-05-23T09:55:39

Rated 5 out of 5

I like it

This light is perfect for close-ups and macros not so much for distance

Istvan K.

2018-03-20T09:41:56

Rated 5 out of 5

ANGEL FLIGHT MEDIA LOVES APUTURE

I attached the Aputure AL-M9 for my interview set ups when I'm running and gunning. It gives me plenty of fill to keep my subjects nice and smooth on camera. quick and light with a great punch for lighting during my interviews. Highly recommend it.

MIGUEL T.

2018-03-13T11:35:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Of course you need it

Why wouldn't you just have this in your bag? It's bright, cheap and has a case that I put batteries and memory cards in for light weight shoots!

John F.

2018-03-08T08:04:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Handy

Very handy little led light. Powerful, rechargeable and portable. I love the fact that you don't have to fiddle with batteries.

Ferran T.

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Aputure Amaran AL-M9 LED Light Specifications

  • Lamp Type

    LED

  • Color Temperature

    5500K+/-200K

  • Rating

    CRI: >95
    TLCI: >95

  • Photometrics

    1.0' / 0.3 m: >=900 lux
    1.6' / 0.5 m: >=350 lux
    3.3' / 1.0 m: >=80 lux

  • Number of LED's

    9

  • Mount Type

    Cold shoe

  • Power Source

    Integrated lithium-ion
    3.7 VDC, 1800 mAh

  • Power Consumption

    5 VDC, 1A

  • Battery working time

    >1.75h (maximum brightness)

  • Dimensions

    3.4 x 2.2 x 0.4" / 86.36 x 55.88 x 10.16mm

  • Weight

    4.9oz / 138.91g

  • Battery Capacity

    6.66 Wh

  • UPC Code

    6947214408427

About Aputure Amaran AL-M9 LED Light

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Tiny and powerful

By Daniel D.

Geeze, this thing is powerful. I was not expected it to be that bright and compact. And I mean compact! It's really tiny. I take this light everywhere I go. The only thing I'd warn you about is it's harsh. You definitely need to defuse it. It's got a soft, magnetized cover but it doesn't diffuse the light enough. Other than that, it's an amazing light.

Great little powerful Video/Photo light

By Mark J.

Amazing bright little light. Battery lasts awhile. Doesn’t really loose charge when stowed for a month or 2.

Aputure AL-M9.

The Amaran AL-M9 is a pocket sized LED fill light. It is incredibly compact and lightweight with 9 SMD bulbs that are powerful in the palm of your hand. It provides a max of 900lux that is able to do close-up fill light. It’s flexibility makes it suitable for a wide variety of applications from run and gun video to macro product photography, the possibilities are endless for how this light can be used.

Aputure AL-M9.

Tiny Design. Big Ambitions.

The Amaran AL-M9 takes its surprisingly tiny and innovative design to a level of versatility not seen in another LED light. It has a credit card size, weighing only 140g which is quite comfortable to fit in your hand and just throw it into your pocket until you need it. With a smooth surfaced back you can use all sorts of adhesives to mount this light on or under nearly any surface!

Tiny Design. Big Ambitions.

High Color Restoration.

The Amaran AL-M9 inherits the belief of true color pursuit of the Amaran series. It features an exceptionally high color accuracy rating in both CRI and TLCI of 95+, which means it will display natural, pristine color in both photo and video applications.

High Color Restoration.

Fill Light for Narrow Places.

The Amaran AL-M9 size and output can be the difference in making a shot happens in tough small shooting environments. For example, you could use Velcro to attach the AL-M9 to the visor or ceiling inside a car create a unique and effectively lit scene great for both interior and exterior shots.

Fill Light for Narrow Places.

Internal Battery with Micro-USB Charging.

The AL-M9 offers an internal lithium-ion battery that can be recharged using the 5 volts Micro-USB cable (included). it can last up to 1.5 hours at 100% and 13 hours at mininum brightness.

Internal Battery with Micro-USB Charging.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • 5500K +/- 200K
  • 9-Step Brightness Adjustment
  • Integrated Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery
  • 1.75-Hour Runtime at Max Brightness
  • Diffusion, CTO, and CTB Filters Included
  • 1/4"-20 and Cold Shoe Adapter

What's in the box:

  • AL-M9 Amaran Pocket-Sized Daylight-Balanced LED Light
  • Diffusion Filter
  • CTO Filter
  • CTB Filter
  • Universal Cold Shoe Adapter
  • USB Charging Cable
  • Carrying Case
  • 1 Year Limited Warranty