Lighting

How to Effectively Use This Powerful LED Monolight for Your Video Productions

The Aputure STORM 700x is a high-quality monolight that has become popular with film and video professionals seeking high output in a more compact form factor.

Jourdan Aldredge • Feb 06, 2026

As a powerful yet versatile option within the Aputure STORM family of LED lights, the STORM 700x is a high-quality monolight that has become popular with film and video professionals seeking high output in a more compact form factor.

As part of a series on the Aputure YouTube channel, the company has released another high-quality product walkthrough video that is highly informative and helpful for those curious to see what these new lighting solutions can offer in terms of setup and production workflows.

If you’re curious about the Aputure STORM 700x and what it could offer for your video lighting needs, you should check it out and walk through it here today.

Getting Started With the Aputure STORM 700x

As a solid point-source LED option featuring a tunable-white engine that delivers high output without breaking the bank and without taking up a whole corner of your studio, the Aputure STORM 700x is a nice-sized option in the company’s STORM family. This 700x model is similar to its STORM 1200x, XT52, and 400x siblings and would be a strong option to use alongside them, as they all use the company's proprietary, innovative BLAIR chipset.

In the video walkthrough above, Aptuture’s Dan Colmenares does a great job of covering the wide range of features and capabilities of the STORM 700x and how it stands out within the STORM family.

It’s also a strong demonstration of how the light can be used across a variety of project types and stands out for quick-turnaround needs, thanks to its compact size and easy assembly and disassembly.


The Aputure STORM 700x

Overall, the STORM 700x model combines smooth dimming technology, multiple control methods, a convenient ProLock Bowens accessory mount, an innovative cooling system, and an IP65-rated construction designed for pro-level on-set work.

While not for everyone, with a sub-$2,000 price point, the STORM 700x could be a solid option for filmmakers, cinematographers, and lighting professionals seeking high output and precise white-light performance in a weather-resistant body.

As a package, the STORM 700x includes a 35° reflector, a control box, a clamp, head and power cables, and a soft rolling case, giving users nearly everything they need to get started with the workflows shown above.

Here are the full specs and pricing if you’d like to review the STORM 700x yourself.

  • For Studio & Film/TV Production

  • Output: 18,670 Lux at 9.8' w/ Reflector

  • 2500-10,000K CCT; BLAIR LED Chipset

  • AC Power

  • Onboard, App, DMX, RDM & CRMX Control

  • CRI 95 | TLCI 95 | SSI 81 | TM-30 95/100

  • 4 Fan Modes, G/M Shift & Effects

  • IP65 Design & ProLock Bowens Mount

  • Includes 35º Reflector & Control Box

  • Includes Cables & Soft Rolling Case

Price: $1,690

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