The new industry leader in Point-Source LED lighting has arrived. Introducing the Aputure STORM XT52 LED Light, boasting an astounding 5200W of point-source LED light and a massive 2500K-10000K range. If you’re part of a studio or production that demands the absolute best from your lighting equipment, this is an announcement you must read to believe. Let’s jump in and take a look at some of the key features of this amazing new light.
Key Features of the Aputure STORM XT52
- 5200W Point-Source LED Light (Industry Leader)
- Daylight Output Greater than 6000W HMI
- 2500K-10000K Range
- BLAIR Light Engine for Superior Color Control
- Most Compact Size in Class
- Mount Compatible with Reflectors, Motorized Fresnel, and More Accessories/Modifiers
What’s New About the Aputure STORM XT52
The new Aputure STORM XT52 offers best-in-class features designed to satisfy the needs of the industry’s most demanding professional creators. With a top-tier lighting output combined with Aputure’s BLAIR light engine, users can access industry-leading brightness and a breakthrough LED chipset. One might expect a light like this to be huge, and while the STORM XT52 might not be pocket-sized, it is a portable design that can be handled and lifted by a single person. Finally, you can use any of your existing lighting accessories to perfectly shape and modify light as it hits your subject. Let’s get a closer look at some of the details.
Best-In-Class Light Output
Offering an astounding 5200W LED, you can light up just about any subject, no matter how much or how little ambient light you have to work with. You can also turn night into day with a daylight output greater than 6000W HMI. As it stands right now, this is the highest output power LED point source light in the industry. No matter what the project, you can be sure that the Aputure STORM XT52 has more than enough light to back you up.
BLAIR Light Engine
The Aputure STORM XT52 comes equipped with a BLAIR light engine that offers unparalleled control over the color of your light. BLAIR stands for Blue, Lime, Amber, Indigo, and Red, and it allows for a color temperature range between 2500K and 10000K with a full green/magenta shift and SSI 86/87 performance. This light engine is superior to a traditional bicolor design as it offers a wider range of colors that covers approximately 70% of Rec. 2020 color space. Whether you need incredibly accurate color or need the capability to choose from a wider range of color temperatures, this is the perfect choice for point-source lighting.
Compact and Lightweight
Compact and lightweight are typically not something you hear when you think of light with the capabilities of the Aputure STORM XT52. But when you consider just how powerful this light is, the size and weight are quite impressive. This is the most compact light in its class and is capable of being lifted by just one person. The control box has been reduced in size to that of a large briefcase. The head cable extends from 7.5m to 45m, so creators needing to use lighting on a cherry picker or crane will have no reduction in output.
Compatible with Numerous Accessories
Numerous innovative lighting accessories are compatible with the Aputure STORM XT52. Some of the most popular accessories include a CF12 Fresnel, STORM Parallel Beam 70, Four Standard Reflectors, A-Mount Light Dome 150, and an A-Mount Lantern 90. No stone has been left unturned when it comes to light shaping accessories, and many preexisting accessories are also compatible with the mount on the Aputure STORM XT52. If you’re a creator who already owns many powerful and expensive accessories, there is no need to purchase new accessories alongside this light.
Who Should Buy This Light?
The Aputure STORM XT52 is a light designed for professionals. Cinematographers, lighting techs, rental houses, high-end film, and TV and commercial studios are truly the ones who will find the most use of this incredible light. With its best-in-class 5200W LED, you have plenty of power to light just about anything. The BLAIR chipset technology also gives the most demanding creators access to nearly 70% of Rec. 2020 colors, furthering its versatility for filmmakers of all sorts. The price tag on this light puts it out of reach for many prosumers, but studios and working professionals will find it to be well worth the money.
Comparable Lights from Aputure
The Aputure Electro STORM XT26 is a fantastic light that is similar to the new Aputure STORM XT52 in many of its features, but it’s smaller in size and about half as powerful. For many creators, the 2600W of light is more than enough, and this light comes with a lower price tag as well as size and weight, making it easier to use for one-man productions. With a white CCT that ranges from 2700K to 6500K with tint control, this light still has plenty of control and capability when it comes to creating different colors of light to perfectly suit the situation.
Final Thoughts
This is an exciting day for the most demanding of video creators and studios across the globe. The new industry leader in lightning technology has finally arrived, allowing the bounds of your creativity to expand with a light that is just as accurate as it is powerful. If you’re looking for the latest and greatest light for your production, the Aputure STORM XT52 fits the bill. Lastly, the light is on early bird sale until May 1st, so make sure to check it out and pick one up fast to lock in the lowest price!
