LED Light Rental Istanbul — Aputure 300C, Nanlite Forza, Godox VL & Swit Comparison
Professional LED light rental in Istanbul. Aputure Amaran 300C 1,250 TRY, Nanlite Forza 60C 1,500 TRY, Nanlite MixPanel 150 1,250 TRY, Godox VL150 1,000 TRY, Aputure tube LEDs, Nanlite Pavotube. Which light for which scene? Real inventory rates.
LED lighting technology has fundamentally reshaped film/drama production over the last decade. Tungsten and HMI (big, hot, expensive) have given way to compact, cool, RGB LEDs. Aputure, Nanlite, Godox and Swit are the most-trusted LED brands in the market today.
This guide compares Aputure Amaran 300C, Nanlite Forza 60C / MixPanel 150 / Pavotube series, Godox VL150 / FL150R, Swit S-2840 / S-2610 / BL-300, Aputure PT2C / PT4C tube LEDs, Dedolight and Iainro light kits — with real inventory pricing and use scenarios.
Quick Decision Table
| Need | Pick | Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Premium drama / high-end commercial (RGB) | Aputure Amaran 300C | 1,250 TRY |
| RGB-effect-heavy music video / scene | Nanlite Forza 60C (3-pc set) | 1,500 TRY |
| Classic 3-point lighting (key/fill/back) | Nanlite MixPanel 150 (2-pc) | 1,250 TRY |
| Budget drama / indie | Godox VL150 (2-pc) | 1,000 TRY |
| Backstage tube light (RGB) | Aputure Amaran PT4C 120cm (2-pc) | 1,000 TRY |
| Ambient tube light (short) | Nanlite Pavotube 30C (2-pc) | 900 TRY |
| Outdoor large light | Swit BL-300 300W (2-pc) | 1,000 TRY |
| Documentary / street (classic) | Dedolight Set (3-pc) | 750 TRY |
| Classic tungsten — "redhead" | Iainro Varibeam 1000W (3-pc) | 450 TRY |
Premium Tier — Aputure and Nanlite
Aputure Amaran 300C RGBWW LED
Aputure Amaran 300C RGBWW LED — 1,250 TRY/day, 6,125 TRY/week.
Aputure's mid-tier RGB COB. Single-point high power (300W), full RGB, 2500K-7500K CCT. The "must-have" kit for content creators and indie cinematographers.
Pros:
- 300W power, 5,800 lux @ 1m (Bowens mount)
- Full RGB + WW + CCT
- Pre-installed effects (lightning, fire, TV, party)
- App control (Sidus Link)
- CRI 95+, TLCI 96+
- Compact — travel-friendly
- Bowens mount — universal modifier compatibility
Cons:
- 300W is mid-tier — may not cut it on big sets
- Doesn't match Aputure 600x performance
Ideal for: content creation, indie commercial, drama B-cam light, RGB-effect scenes, small-to-medium sets.
Aputure Amaran F22C Flexible RGB LED Kit (2-pc)
Aputure Amaran F22C Flex (2-pc) — 1,250 TRY/day, 6,125 TRY/week.
A flexible/bendable LED panel. Sticks to non-flat surfaces, creates mirror-like light spread. Used in automotive ads, soft fill light, panel work.
Pros:
- Flexible panel — conforms to curves
- RGB + tunable white
- 200W power, 50x50cm panel
- 2-pc set — soft + fill
Ideal for: automotive ads, soft fill, large-area ambient, fashion beauty light.
Nanlite Forza 60C RGB Spotlight LED Kit (3-pc)
Nanlite Forza 60C (3-pc Set) — 1,500 TRY/day, 7,350 TRY/week.
Nanlite's compact RGB COB series. 3-pc set — ideal starter kit for classic 3-point lighting. 60W alone isn't massive, but 3 lights together make a complete set.
Pros:
- 3 individually controlled lights
- RGB + tunable white (2700K-6500K)
- NP-F battery compatible (mobile setup)
- Pixel-perfect CCT colors
- Bowens-compatible mount
- Compact — 3 lights fit in one case
Ideal for: music video, drama B-cam lighting, mobile shoot, classic 3-point setup, RGB-color mood lighting.
Nanlite MixPanel 150 RGBWW LED Kit (2-pc)
Nanlite MixPanel 150 (2-pc) — 1,250 TRY/day, 6,125 TRY/week.
Nanlite's mid-tier panel-form RGB. Soft, broad-area light spread — ideal for close-up portrait, beauty, product. 2-pc set.
Pros:
- Panel form — soft, natural spread
- 150W power
- RGB + tunable white
- 2-pc set — key + fill
- No softbox needed (panel is already soft)
Ideal for: beauty / fashion shoot, product photography, portrait, 2-speaker interview, drama dialogue scenes.
Nanlite Pavotube 30C / 15C RGBW Tube LED
Nanlite Pavotube 30C (2-pc) — 900 TRY/day
Nanlite Pavotube 15C (2-pc) — 800 TRY/day
Tube-form RGB LEDs. 30C = 30cm, 15C = 15cm length. For practical light effects, backstage neon, automotive interior. Cinematographers call them "magic wands".
Ideal for: music video practical light, automotive interior, drama mood accents, product rim light.
Mid-Tier — Godox and Aputure Tube
Godox VL150 LED Kit (2-pc)
Godox VL150 (2-pc) — 1,000 TRY/day, 4,900 TRY/week.
Godox's white LED COB series. The "Aputure 300d alternative" for budget drama and indie film. White only (CCT) — no RGB. 150W per unit; 2-pc set covers a small drama set.
Pros:
- 30% cheaper than Aputure
- Bowens mount
- 2 lights — key + back lighting
- App control
- CRI 95+
Cons:
- No RGB — tunable white only
- Build quality not at Aputure level
Ideal for: budget drama, indie film, product, classic 3-point setup, street interview.
Godox FL150R Flexible LED Kit (2-pc)
Godox FL150R Flex (2-pc) — 1,000 TRY/day.
The Godox alternative to Aputure F22C. Flexible panel, 30% cheaper. Same use cases.
Aputure Amaran PT4C / PT2C Tube LED
Aputure Amaran PT4C 120cm (2-pc) — 1,000 TRY/day
Aputure Amaran PT2C 60cm (2-pc) — 900 TRY/day
Aputure's tube LED line. The 120cm long version acts like a "wall light" on drama sets; the 60cm version is more compact. RGB colors and built-in effects (lightning, party, fire, etc.).
Ideal for: backstage neon effects, automotive ads, music video practicals, drama mood lighting.
Budget Tier — Swit Series
Swit S-2840 RGBW Panel LED (Single)
Swit S-2840 RGBW — 1,000 TRY/day.
Swit's professional RGBW panel. Studio-grade audio-studio / news-program lighting. Reliable, wide warm/cool range, RGB effects.
Ideal for: studio lighting, podcast set, news/talk show, corporate video.
Swit S-2610 100W Flexible Bi-Color LED (2-pc)
Swit S-2610 Flex (2-pc) — 800 TRY/day.
Bi-color (white only, warm/cool tunable) flexible LED panel. Fill light for documentary and interview.
Swit BL-300 300W LED (2-pc)
Swit BL-300 (2-pc) — 1,000 TRY/day.
High-power white LED — for outdoor and large sets. 300W per unit fills a room. 2 lights = mid-large set coverage.
Swit S-2630 / S-2620 Flexible LED
Swit S-2630 150W (2-pc) — 700 TRY/day
Swit S-2620 50W (2-pc) — 700 TRY/day
Flexible bi-color panels — fill and background light for budget shoots.
Classic Lighting — Dedolight and Iainro
Dedolight Light Kit (3-pc)
Dedolight Set (3-pc) — 750 TRY/day, 3,675 TRY/week.
Classic tungsten/halogen kit. Different from modern LEDs: warm, dramatic shadows. Preferred for documentary and classic drama lighting. Spot-focusable.
Pros:
- Very compact
- Classic "filmic" light character
- Spot focus adjustment
- Very cheap (750 TRY/day for 3 lights!)
Cons:
- High heat — challenging on closed-set film
- Tungsten white only (3200K)
- High power consumption
Ideal for: documentary, period drama, classic 3-point lighting, educational video.
Iainro Varibeam 1000W (Redhead) Light Kit (3-pc)
Iainro Varibeam 1000W "Redhead" (3-pc) — 450 TRY/day, 2,205 TRY/week.
Known in Turkey as "redhead", a classic tungsten focusable spot. The gold standard for low-budget drama and indie film. The 3-pc set at 450 TRY/day is the most affordable 3-light kit in our inventory.
Ideal for: low-budget indie film, educational video, corporate video, classic 3-point lighting.
Tube and Practical Lights
Godox LED RGB LC500 RRGBW Job Tube LED
Godox LC500 RGB Tube (2-pc) — 750 TRY/day.
The Godox alternative to Aputure PT4C / Nanlite Pavotube. 30% cheaper, similar functionality.
On-Camera Practical Light
Godox M1 RGB Top Mount LED
Godox M1 RGB — 300 TRY/day.
A compact LED that mounts on top of the camera. Practical fill for vlogs, interviews, behind-the-scenes.
Reflector — Light Modifier
Godox 5-in-1 Reflector
Godox 5-in-1 Reflector — 150 TRY/day.
A 5-surface reflector (silver, gold, white, black, translucent). Not an LED, but a must-have set accessory.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Light | Power | RGB | CCT | Form | Pcs | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aputure Amaran 300C | 300W | ✅ | 2500-7500K | COB | 1 | 1,250 TRY |
| Aputure F22C Flex | 200W × 2 | ✅ | 2700-6500K | Flex panel | 2 | 1,250 TRY |
| Nanlite Forza 60C | 60W × 3 | ✅ | 2700-6500K | COB | 3 | 1,500 TRY |
| Nanlite MixPanel 150 | 150W × 2 | ✅ | 2700-7500K | Panel | 2 | 1,250 TRY |
| Godox VL150 | 150W × 2 | ❌ | 5600K | COB | 2 | 1,000 TRY |
| Aputure PT4C 120cm | — × 2 | ✅ | 2700-6500K | Tube | 2 | 1,000 TRY |
| Swit BL-300 | 300W × 2 | ❌ | 5600K | COB | 2 | 1,000 TRY |
| Iainro Varibeam (redhead) | 1000W × 3 | ❌ | 3200K (tungsten) | Halogen | 3 | 450 TRY |
Set Size Recommendations
Solo Interview (Studio)
- Aputure Amaran 300C (key) — 1,250 TRY
- Godox Reflector (fill) — 150 TRY
Daily total: 1,400 TRY.
2-Speaker Podcast / Interview
- Nanlite MixPanel 150 (2-pc) — 1,250 TRY
- Godox M1 (back light) — 300 TRY
Daily total: 1,550 TRY.
Drama / Series Scene (Classic 3-Point)
- Nanlite Forza 60C (3-pc) — 1,500 TRY
- Aputure PT2C 60cm (2-pc) (practical) — 900 TRY
Daily total: 2,400 TRY.
Music Video (RGB Mood-Heavy)
- Aputure 300C (key) — 1,250 TRY
- Aputure PT4C 120cm (2-pc) (practical) — 1,000 TRY
- Nanlite Pavotube 30C (2-pc) (accent) — 900 TRY
Daily total: 3,150 TRY.
Commercial Set (Premium 5-Light)
- 2× Aputure 300C — 2,500 TRY
- Aputure F22C Flex (2-pc) — 1,250 TRY
- Aputure PT4C (2-pc) — 1,000 TRY
Daily total: 4,750 TRY.
Budget Indie Film / Low-Cost Set
- Iainro Varibeam 1000W (3-pc) — 450 TRY
- Dedolight Set (3-pc) (accent) — 750 TRY
- Godox Reflector — 150 TRY
Daily total: 1,350 TRY. (A drama set at 1,350 TRY/day — impressive!)
Accessory Recommendations
Setup gear to pair with lights:
- Godox Reflector — 150 TRY/day, every set should have one
- Light stands (included with all sets)
- C-stand or boom arm — for off-wall positioning
- Softbox / Octa box / China lantern
- Black flag / negative fill — light control
- Patona 5120Wh Generator — 2,250 TRY/day, outdoor power
- AKSA 3 kVA Generator — 1,500 TRY/day
- Antari Z-1500II Fog Machine — 1,000 TRY/day, atmosphere
Common Mistakes
1. Too few lights: Showing up to a drama set with one 300C. Minimum 3 lights (key + fill + back) needed.
2. Adding RGB effect to a non-RGB setup: Color gels look fake. RGB LEDs are mandatory for modern projects.
3. Ignoring practicals: Practical lights (tube LEDs, lamps, neon) add depth. Key + fill alone isn't enough.
4. Picking too much power: A 600x is overkill for a small room. Match power to set size.
5. Mismatched color temperatures: Mixing 3200K and 5600K creates color imbalance. Set all lights to the same CCT.
Decision — Which Kit Is Right for You?
Pick Aputure 300C alone if: premium key light, RGB effect, drama / high-end commercial main light, content creator setup.
Pick Nanlite Forza 60C 3-pc set if: classic 3-point lighting, music video, mobile shoot, RGB color mood.
Pick Godox VL150 / Swit if: budget drama, indie film, educational video, no RGB needed but pro quality required.
Pick Aputure PT4C / Nanlite Pavotube tubes if: backstage neon, practical lights, automotive, music video effects.
Pick Iainro / Dedolight if: classic tungsten character, documentary, period drama, lowest cost.
Booking
Premium LEDs (Aputure 300C, Nanlite Forza 60C, MixPanel 150) are in high demand. Book 1 week ahead. Get in touch or call +90 212 221 45 25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aputure or Nanlite? +
Both are premium LED brands. Aputure (especially the 300C, 600x range) is the most-used in Hollywood — best color accuracy (CRI 95+) and build quality. Nanlite is newer with more aggressive pricing and stronger RGB capability. For drama/film, Aputure; for RGB-effect-heavy projects, Nanlite.
What is RGB LED for? +
RGB LEDs are required for colored light effects (blue night, red threat, magenta dance scene, etc.). For pure white/warm light, RGB isn't necessary. Modern music videos, drama mood lighting and ad transitions almost always need RGB. Aputure 300C, Nanlite MixPanel 150 and Forza 60C are our RGB picks.
What are CRI / TLCI? +
CRI (Color Rendering Index) and TLCI (Television Lighting Consistency Index) measure color accuracy. The 0-100 scale; cinema standard is CRI 95+, TLCI 95+. Aputure premium series (300C, 600x) hit this spec. Lower-CRI lights distort skin tones.
What are tube LEDs used for? +
Tube LEDs (Aputure PT4C, Nanlite Pavotube, Godox FL150R) provide thin/long light spread. Ideal for backstage neon effects, automotive interior light, drama ambient, music video practical lights. RGB tubes simplify creating practical effects.
Is Aputure 300C alone enough? +
For solo interview and small set, yes. For drama, you need a minimum of 3 lights (key + fill + back). Commercial and film sets use 5-7+ lights. Per set size: interview 1 kit, short film 3 kits, drama 5+ kits.
Which LED on a tight budget? +
Swit and Godox are 30-40% more affordable, professional results. Swit S-2840 RGBW 1,000 TRY/day, Godox VL150 1,000 TRY/day. ~85% of Aputure/Nanlite quality without breaking budget. Ideal for indie film, low-budget commercial, social media.