Aputure Announces STORM 700x Point Source Fixture, CF10 Fresnel, and More

The new Aputure STORM 700x brings the next generation BLAIR light engine to a popular form factor favored by on-the-go videographers, rental houses, and more.

The new Aputure STORM 700x nicely fills the gap in the STORM tunable white series of point source fixtures, joining the STORM 400x, STORM 1200x, and the STORM XT52. The BLAIR light engine (Blue/Lime/Amber/Indigo/Red) blends multiple hues of light to deliver the best quality tunable white light across an expansive 2,500K-10,000K CCT range, with full ASC MITC range +/- Green adjustment. The BLAIR light engine’s design also means the STORM 700x can render saturated hues across more than 70% of the Rec.2020 color space, controllable in x,y and Limited HSIC+ modes.

Key Features

• 700W tunable-white compact point source fixture
• Advanced white point control with green/magenta color correction (±G 100% full ASC MITC range)

• CCT range of 2,500K-10,000K

• 16,730 lux @3m (5600K) when using included 35º reflector

• Ultra-high color accuracy: CRI≥95, TLCI≥95, SSI [P3200]: 87, SSI [CIE D5600]: 87, TM-30 Rf (average) 95, TM-30 Rg (average) 100

• 70%+ coverage of Rec. 2020 color gamut

• IP65 weather resistance

• Smooth 0.1-100% stepless dimming

• Multiple control methods: Sidus Link and Sidus Link Pro App, LumenRadio, CRMX, 16-bit 5-Pin DMX512 in & out

• 4 fan modes: Smart, High, Medium, Silent

• 12 DMX control profiles with multiple DMX dimming modes and customizable DMX signal loss behaviors

• 4 dimming curves: Linear, Exponential, Logarithmic, S-Shaped

• 9 light effects: Paparazzi, Fireworks, Flickering Bulb, Cannon, Lightning, TV, Pulse, Flash, Explosion, Flame

• 10 savable presets

The 'Goldilocks' Light

With its included reflector, at 3-meter (9.8 ft) distance the 18,670 lux output of the STORM 700x is more than three times brighter than the LS 600x Pro, while remaining small and light enough to mount on a baby stand.

“The greatest challenge for the STORM 700x was our own Light Storm 600 series fixtures,” explains Mitch Gross, Aputure Marketing Director. “Many consider this size to be the Goldilocks of lights – powerful enough to be used as a key in daylight yet still portable enough for one person to carry around in their personal kit and use on a baby pin light stand. The trick was to outperform our Light Storms in spectrum quality, versatility, and sheer output while retaining the features and portability. It’s crazy to me that the STORM 700x is three times brighter than an LS 600x Pro, uses our new BLAIR light engine for better and more adjustable white light, and yet the lamphead weighs the same. It’s my new favorite.”

Multiple Accessories 

Like the other STORM fixtures, the STORM 700x features a ProLock Locking Bowens Mount for securely and precisely mounting modifiers, and IP65 weather resistance across the head, control box, and cabling.

Aputure has also introduced accessories specifically designed for the STORM 700x.

• The CF10 Fresnel and Barn Doors Kit is a compact, dual lens Bowens mount Fresnel lens designed to increase the output of the STORM 700x by up to 8.7x over the bare COB. The included 8-leaf Barn Doors hold an 11” scrim.

• The STORM 700x Skid Base is a stainless steel skid attachment that allows users to place the STORM 700x flat on the ground without tipping over, even with a CF10 Fresnel attached.

• The BM6825 25º Reflector is a hyper reflector with a tighter hard light output than the STORM 700x’s included 35° reflector.

• The STORM 700x 8-Pin Lamp Head Cable (15M) is a 15-meter head cable that enables users to mount the fixture on light stands or trusses while keeping the control box accessible on the ground. It is three times longer than the cable included with the STORM 700x.

• The STORM 700x Cine Kit packages the light with the CF10 Fresnel and Barn Doors Kit as well as the STORM 700x Skid Base, making a convenient and complete production package.

Pricing and Availability

The STORM 700x is available now for preorder. For more information, visit aputure.com. Prices are as follows:

STORM 700x $1690
STORM 700x Cine Kit $2140
CF10 Fresnel and Barn Doors Kit $499
STORM 700x Skid Base $69
BM6825 25° Reflector $60
STORM 700x 8-Pin Lamp Head Cable (15M) $259