The STORM 80c is a cutting-edge lighting fixture designed to cater to a diverse range of professionals within the film and photography industries calling for compact, color tunable, and versatile lights, including cinematographers, lighting technicians, videographers, and photographers.
Introducing the Aputure STORM 80c, Aputure’s second light in our STORM family and first to feature our new BLAIR-CG LED chipset. As an 80W color-tunable point source fixture with a color engine based on our breakthrough BLAIR chipset, a Mini ProLock locking Bowens mount, and compact profile, the STORM 80c is a feature-packed versatile fixture suitable for a tremendous range of professional imaging applications from high-end film productions to small-crew video or photo shoots.
With the new BLAIR-CG chipset, the STORM 80c delivers exceptional brightness and color accuracy. The added Cyan and Green diodes allows the STORM 80c to cover 90%+ of the Rec.2020 color gamut, giving users access to a far greater range of saturated colors compared to the BLAIR chipset. The STORM 80c offers 20,185 lux @1m at 5,600K with its included hyper reflector while maintaining an SSI [P3200] of 88 and SSI [CIE D5600] of 84 at 3,200K and 5,600K respectively. The inclusion of an indigo diode in this chipset enhances the colors of fluorescing materials, resulting in an image that is lit more accurately to match natural daylight and tungsten sources.
Featuring a wide CCT range of 1,800K-20,000K and advanced white-point control with green-magenta color correction (±G 100% ASC MITC range), this fixture offers the versatility and critical color accuracy that professionals call for on set. Equipped with advanced dimming technology, the STORM 80c ensures flicker-free, color-accurate operation during shooting even at its lowest output level of <19.8lux @1m (5,600K). In addition, this dimming technology provides users with an unprecedented 0.1-100% stepless brightness control.
Armed with a newly designed Mini ProLock locking accessory mount, the STORM 80c can support compact modifiers designed specifically for the 80c or be adapted to a full-size Bowens mount while maintaining an easy coupling procedure that reduces the need to make rotational adjustments with accessories to achieve a secure, optically aligned lock.
Featuring comprehensive lighting control protocol options, including 16-bit DMX512, LumenRadio CRMX, Art-net & sACN Ethernet, and Sidus Link/Sidus Link Pro App control, the STORM 80c ensures seamless integration into professional lighting workflows at the lamp head and behind the console.
The STORM 80c ships with the new OSII operating system installed, which gives users a more seamless, quick, and intuitive user experience when operating the fixture. With a rugged IP65 dust and weather resistant rating, the STORM 80c is capable of withstanding even the most demanding filming environments in inclement weather without any impact to performance or reliability.
Features:
- 80W Full-Color Compact Point Source Fixture
- New Breakthrough Proprietary LED Chipset: Blue, Lime, Amber, Indigo, Red, Cyan, Green (BLAIR-CG)
- 20,185 Lux @1m (5600K) When Using Included 35º Hyper Reflector
- CCT Range of 1,800K-20,000K
- Advanced Diode Color Mixing Allows Fixture to More Effectively Utilize Each Diode’s Light Output
- Advanced White Point Control with Green/Magenta Color Correction (±G 100% Full ASC MITC Range)
- Ultra-High Color Accuracy: CRI≥97, TLCI≥98, CQS [CIE D5600]≥96, SSI [P3200]: 88, SSI [CIE D5600]: 84, TM-30 Rf (avg) 96, TM-30 Rg (avg) 103
- 90%+ Coverage of Rec.2020 color gamut
- Compact Design (Lamp Head Weight with Yoke: 1.35kg / 2.98lbs)
- Removable Yoke Offers 360º Rotation of Lamp Head
- Versatile Rigging Potential with Four 3/8-16in Threads
- All-New Robust Mini ProLock Locking Accessory Mount Design Allows For More Secure and Optically Aligned Modifier Accessory Connection
- IP65 Weather Resistance
- Multiple Control Methods: Sidus Link and Sidus Link Pro App, LumenRadio CRMX, Art-net & sACN via etherCON, 16-bit 5-Pin DMX512 In & Out
- Smooth 0.1-100% Stepless Dimming
- Minimum Output: <19.8 lux @ 1m, 5,600K
- Dual Output Modes: Max and Constant
- High-Speed Photography, Lead-Follow, and Studio Modes
- 4 Fan Modes: Smart, High, Medium, Silent
- 74 DMX Control Profiles with Multiple DMX Dimming Modes and Customizable DMX Signal Loss Behaviors
- 4 Dimming Curves: Linear, Exponential, Logarithmic, S-shaped
- 15 Built-In Light Effects: Lightning II; Paparazzi; Color Chase; Candle; Explosion II; Strobe II; Cop Car II; Fireworks; Welding II; Pulsing II; Faulty Bulb II; Fire II; Club lights; TV II; Party Lights
- 10 Savable Presets
Uses:
For cinematographers, this advanced LED fixture offers a nifty lighting solution deployable in any shooting condition. Armed with the new BLAIR-CG light engine and IP65 weather resistance, the STORM 80c can be used to give color tunable and accurate hair and fill lights for subjects in any filming condition, rain or shine.
Lighting technicians will appreciate the STORM 80c’s ease of integration into professional setups. Equipped with a variety of control options, including 16-bit DMX512, LumenRadio CRMX, and Sidus Link App control, this fixture seamlessly adapts to complex lighting networks, enhancing workflow efficiency, and carries a small footprint on set.
Videographers benefit from the STORM 80c’s output to size ratio, providing 20,185 lux at 5600K at 1 meter while weighing just under 3 pounds. With its versatile Mini ProLock Mount, videographers have the flexibility to quickly achieve their desired lighting looks with modifiers designed and optimized for the STORM 80c.
Photographers requiring a portable professional-grade lighting solution will find the STORM 80c to be an indispensable tool in their arsenal. With its small form factor and full color tun-ability, the STORM 80c can be used across a wide range of photographic applications, from studio portraits to outdoor shoots.
Whether you're a seasoned cinematographer, lighting technician, videographer, or photographer, the STORM 80c empowers you to elevate your craft with its high color accuracy, versatility, and reliability, ensuring exceptional results in every production or photo shoot.
Product SKU:
AP00336A20
In The Box:
Aputure Storm 80c LED Monolight
Aputure STORM 80c Lamp Head with Yoke
Aputure Mini ProLock Hyper Reflector
Aputure Mini Lantern Diffuser
Aputure Mini ProLock Mount Protection Cover
AC Power Adapter
AC Power Cable 13' (4m)
Soft Carrying Case
