Aputure has dropped the price of the STORM 1000c to $2,990 USD, which makes it the same price as the STORM 1200x. It was previously $3,990 USD. This is a very aggressive pricing move from Aputure, and it is good to see the prices of more high-end lighting continuing to go down.
Both the STORM 100c and 1200x are excellent fixtures. The STORM 1000c has a huge range of saturated colors with precise tuning, and the STORM 1200x offers very good tunable white light with more brightness. Now users will be able to choose which option meets their needs without the big price difference between the two.
The STORM 1000c is a powerful point-source COB light. It boasts an extended white light adjustment of 1800-20,000K CCT with 100% +/- green control, which is the full ASC MITC range of adjustment.
The STORM 1200c draws 1440W, which is the same as the STORM 1200x.
Just like the STORM 1200x, the STORM 1000c features the ProLock Locking Bowens Mount, which is a secure clamping design to hold Bowens accessories rigidly in place and precisely aligned with the light engine.
The STORM 1000c’s BLAIR-CG light engine excels at casting hues never before seen on an LED lamp (90% of Rec. 2020) with high color accuracy. Meanwhile, the STORM 1200x’s BLAIR light engine emphasizes high-quality white light with extra punch, more than 22,000 lux at 3 meters with the included 45° reflector.
Both the BLAIR and BLAIR-CG light engines use indigo LED emitters to mimic the flourescing quality of natural daylight and tungsten. The fixtures also share the STORM family’s enhanced connectivity options, low-end dimming capability, ProLock Locking Bowens mount, rugged build, and IP65 weather resistance.
