Aputure 1200x-Weather proof fixture. ‘light storm’
Aputure 1200x. £180 Per day + VAT. Weekly rates avialable.
Overview
The Aputure 1200x is a high-output bi-colour LED spotlight, delivering exceptional brightness for film, TV, and commercial production. Available for hire in London, it offers output comparable to a 1.2K HMI with the flexibility of full CCT control.
Key Features
BLAIR light engine (next generation)
Aputure’s advanced BLAIR colour engine delivers improved spectral accuracy, extended colour range, and more natural skin tones across the full CCT range.
Compact CF12 Fresnel system
Next-generation pancake Fresnel with a 15º–45º beam range, offering a more compact and lightweight alternative to traditional large Fresnels without sacrificing output.
Bi-colour flexibility
Adjustable from 2700K to 6500K for fast matching to practicals, daylight, and mixed lighting environments.
Bowens mount compatibility
Supports a wide range of modifiers including Fresnels, softboxes, lanterns, and projection attachments.
Professional control
Sidus Link, DMX, and wireless control options for seamless integration into modern lighting workflows.
Production-ready build
Separate ballast, locking cables, and robust construction designed for demanding film and TV environments.
Typical Uses
• Compact, high-output key light
• Through diffusion for large soft sources
• Strong bounce for clean, soft fill
• Daylight punch through windows
• Lighting large interiors and night exteriors
Specs
Output: Up to 83,100 lux @1m (5600K with reflector)
• CCT Range: 2700K – 6500K
• CRI / TLCI: ≥96 / ≥97
• Power Draw: 1200W
• Mount: Bowens mount
• Control: Sidus Link / DMX / CRMX (via accessory)
• Dimming: 0–100% flicker-free
• Weight: approx 11kg (head)
• Weather protection: 🌧️ Rain Safe → IP54
Aputure 1200x Base Kit. £180 Per day + VAT
Head Aputure 1200X
Included in Base Kit
Hyper Reflectors Narrow/Medium/Wide
Included in Base Kit. 15/30/45º Reflectors.
Light Control Unit
Included in Base Kit
Control Unit Accessories
Included in Base Kit
Aputure 1200x Optional Accessories
Aputure CF12 Barn Doors
Barn Door set for use with CF12 Pancake Fresnel
Dimension: 254 x 187 x 160MM
£20 Per day + VAT
Aputure Light Dome 150
5’ Round softbox complete with-
Half Diffusion
Full Diffusion
45° Eggcrate
Dimension: Φ150cm x 80cm, Weight; 3.2kg
£30 Per day + VAT
Aputure Light Dome MKII and MKIII
3’ Round softbox complete with-
Half Diffusion
Full Diffusion
45° Eggcrate
The Mark 3 has an updated set-up mechanism but is essentially the same light-tool.
Dimension: Φ89cm x 65cm, Weight; 2.55kg
£25 Per day + VAT
Aputure Light Octadome 120
4’ Octagonal softbox complete with-
Half Diffusion
Full Diffusion
45° Eggcrate
Dimension: Φ120cm x 53cm, Weight; 1.7kg
£25 Per day + VAT
Aputure Lantern 90
3ft Chinese Lantern. Kit includes 360° fabric skirt which hangs down in 4 sections approximately 25cm below diffusion. Picture above with only one section dropped.
Dimension: Φ83.5cmcm x Depth; 18.5cm, Weight; 1.3kg
£20 Per day + VAT
Aputure Space Light
Space Light with detachable black skirt and clips. The skirt can be clipped to the side to manage spill and wraps around to 270° Can only be used vertically as shown.
Dimension: Φ45cm x Height; 72cm, Weight; 1.3kg
£15 Per day + VAT
Aputure CF12 Pancake Fresnel
The new CF12 Fresnel offers a beam range of 15º to 45º while maintaining a compact profile. It uses a dual-expanding focusing system with multiple lens elements to drastically reduce its size and weight without compromising optical performance. Its compact design is perfect for small, well-balanced setups on the STORM 1000c and STORM 1200x. The CF12 Fresnel is also compatible the LS 1200d Pro, LS 600c Pro, and LS 600c Pro II.
£40 Per day + VAT (including barn barndoors)
Speed Ring for Profoto Soft Boxes
For use with any Profoto HR (heat resistant) soft box.
£12- Per day + VAT
Speed Ring for Chimera Soft Boxes
For use with Chimera Video Pro Plus extra small or small soft box.
£12- Per day + VAT
Aputure Spotlight Max
19, 36 and 50º profile lenses for the XT 26 and 1200 Aputure’s.
Accessories included in kit: 18-Leaf Iris, Shutters,Gobo Holder, Gobo Kit x3.
Single Lens - £40 Per day + VAT
Gobo Kit for Spotlight Max
Set of 3 gobos included with Spotlight Max profile lenses. ‘A’ size.
Sidus One
Single universe CRMX transceiver with built-in battery
Control any DMX-compatible or Sidus Bluetooth light with this pocket-size transceiver. Link multiple Sidus One units to control up to four DMX universes.
Instagrid Battery
A robust and efficient unit from German manufacturers Instagrid. The One Max battery will run an Aputure 1200X for approximately 60-75 minutes.
£105 Per day + VAT
Weather Warning !
If the STORM 1200x is used in a heavy rain, it is recommended to use the tilt angle range of the lamp head as shown above.