Pro Moviemaker June 2022 - Web

GEAR LIGHTING SPECIAL

STORM TROOPER Aputure’s Light Storm C300d Mark II may not have the ultimate power of larger units, but hits the sweet spot of being powerful enough, more portable than many and very affordable. That’s why it’s storming the world of independent filmmakers, who employ it with a range of S-mount modifiers, both in the studio and on location. And there’s no chance of overpowering household mains power. Following on from the LS C300d, the Mark II version has 20% more power and advanced connectivity via the free Sidus Link app. It produces a Daylight-balanced colour temperature of 5500K, with 350W power consumption, while outputting 3500 lux with its

“The control box has a concealed antenna and fanless heat sink, for completely silent operation”

cable, DMX cable to connect to the ballast, wireless remote and a quick-release clamp for fastening the controller to a stand. Aputure’s quick-release plate and clamp system means you could also secure it to a truss or speed rail. Its controller/ballast unit has a paracord carrying handle to hang it from a stand, and twin V-Mount battery slots for powering it when there’s no mains juice. Max output is produced using two high-capacity V-Mount or Gold Mount batteries, and it can even be powered with a single battery at half output.

standard reflector at a distance of 3m/9ft. A CRI/TLCI rating of 96 means you know it’s accurate. A nice touch is the controller for adjusting intensity steplessly from 0-100% with either linear, logarithmic, exponential or S-curve dimming. Although honestly, we’ve never had a problem with standard linear dimming. But if you use DMX control, that may be a vital feature. The whole kit costs £912/$949 and comes inside a custom-fitted soft case with everything needed to get you going instantly. The LS C300d II comes with a long power

ENGINE ROOM The great-value Aputure is powerful enough to light the above workshop scene with a vintage dirt bike – and it played well with HMI backlights

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