Aputure STORM 80c — 3-Light Travel Kit
The STORM 80c distills Aputure’s color engine into a tiny, weather-sealed point source with surprising output and excellent control. The 3-Light Travel Kit bundles everything you need for three-point setups, punchy accents, or mobile product lighting—designed to live in one rolling hard case so you can move fast and still look cinematic.
What’s in the Box (Typical Kit)
- 3 × STORM 80c lamp heads (mini point-source, IP65)
- 3 × Power supplies / AC cables
- 3 × Mounting solutions (mini clamps or baby-pin adapters; varies by kit)
- 3 × Bowens adapters (for standard modifiers)
- 2 × Compact Fresnels with barn doors (beam control)
- 1 × Soft modifier (e.g., mini lantern or small dome for key)
- Assorted cables, safety, and a rolling hard case with custom foam
Exact contents can vary by retailer bundle. Always check the listing for the specific configuration you’re purchasing.
Why This Kit Works
- Tiny fixtures, big looks: Three matching heads let you build consistent keys/fills/rims without mixing brands or spectra.
- Weather-ready (IP65): Shoot exteriors, docks, or kitchen steam without babying the lights.
- Real shaping: Fresnels + barn doors = controllable pools, window shafts, or hair lights that don’t contaminate the set.
- Soft or punchy on demand: Swap to a dome/lantern for wrap; pop Fresnels on when you need throw.
- One-case workflow: Faster in/out, fewer trips, less crew fatigue.
Best Scenarios & Real-World Setups
1) Travel Interview Kit (Hotel Room / Office)
- Key: STORM 80c into small dome (¼ or ½ grid), 4300–5600K depending on ambient.
- Fill: Bounce a bare 80c into white wall/card at ~2 stops under key.
- Rim/Back: 80c with Fresnel ~25–35°, barn doors flagged off background.
2) Product Tabletop (Shiny Objects)
- Key: Fresnel spotted from high side for specular edge.
- Gradient: Dome through diffusion for clean reflections.
- Edge/Accent: Barn-doored sliver to lift logos/texture.
3) Run-and-Gun B-roll (Warehouse / Factory)
- Rig one unit high with Fresnel as a motivated window beam.
- Use dome on a boom for moving eyelight.
- Third unit kisses background practicals to deepen contrast.
Quick Specs (At a Glance)
| Item | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| STORM 80c (x3) | Mini point-source | Color-accurate engine, IP65, compact form factor |
| Control | Sidus Link / CRMX / DMX* | *DMX via compatible accessories; check bundle |
| Modifiers | Fresnels + barn doors; dome/lantern | Hard beams or soft wrap from the same kit |
| Mount | Mini / Bowens via adapter | Works with standard Bowens light shapers |
| Case | Rolling hard case | Custom foam; one-case travel |
Real-World Impressions
- Color that matches: Three of the same engine makes balancing in post trivial—no mixed green/magenta headaches.
- More control than panels: Point-source + Fresnel gives you shaping and throw panels can’t without flags/grids.
- Travel-friendly: Everything lives in one case and rigs with small stands/clamps.
Price & Where to Get It
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Reasons to Buy
- Three-light matching kit in a single rolling case
- Fast look changes (hard beam ↔ soft wrap) with included modifiers
- Weather-ready for light rain or steamy kitchens (IP65 heads)
- Plays nicely with Sidus/CRMX ecosystems and Bowens modifiers
