The Aputure STORM 700x is a professional COB LED light for crews that need more punch and modifier headroom than STORM 400x while staying more manageable than a 1200x-class fixture. Filmgear Canada carries it in Canada with current inventory shown on this page, Canadian dealer and manufacturer-warranty support, and no need for Canadian buyers to import from a U.S. retailer and deal with cross-border tariff surprises.

Product Video

Watch the STORM 700x walkthrough to judge output class, control-box workflow, modifier handling, Fresnel use, and whether this is the right key-light size for your set.

Product Overview

The Aputure STORM 700x is the middle-class production decision in the STORM line. Buyers who shorten the name to Aputure 700x or STORM 700x are usually asking whether 700x is enough, whether they should jump to 1200x, and how ProLock Bowens, CF10, stands, travel, and fan/noise expectations affect the real kit.

Choose it when you need a stronger key, bigger modifiers, and more output headroom without committing to the size and support demands of STORM 1200x. Choose down when the room is small or the kit must stay compact; choose up when large diffusion and window work are the main job.

Key Features

• Production COB LED light for stronger key-light work, commercial setups, interviews, product video, and small-to-medium crew packages.
• Strong comparison point against STORM 400x for portability and STORM 1200x for maximum output headroom.
• Pairs with CF10 Fresnel and barndoors, ProLock Bowens modifier planning, stands, sandbags, power, and case decisions.
• Useful for buyers upgrading from older Aputure 600-series habits while wanting a current STORM workflow.
• Best when one fixture has to do more serious work than compact lights but still needs to stay practical for smaller crews.

How It Compares

The 700x is the sensible middle only when its support and accessory path fit the crew.

Compatible Accessories and Related Gear

Most STORM 700x buyers should decide CF10, modifier, stand, sandbag, power, and case needs at the same time, especially when comparing one 700x with a 700x plus 400x package.

• Aputure CF10 Fresnel and Barndoors
• Aputure STORM 1200x
• Aputure STORM 400x
• Aputure STORM 1000c
• Aputure brand hub
• Lighting collection

Who Is This For?

Choose this for small commercial crews, interview packages, studios, owner-operators, and rental buyers who need more fixture authority than 400x but do not want the full 1200x footprint.

Who Should Choose Something Else?

Choose something else if the job is mostly close creator rooms, small tabletop work, or multi-light color accents. Choose STORM 1200x if large diffusion and maximum headroom matter more than portability.

In the Box

Check the exact listing before a deadline-sensitive order, especially if case, reflector, CF10 Fresnel, barndoors, power cable, yoke, stand, or modifier contents matter.

FAQ

Should I choose Aputure STORM 700x or STORM 1200x?

Choose STORM 700x when portability, stand flexibility, and smaller crew handling matter. Choose STORM 1200x when maximum headroom and larger diffusion matter more.

Is the Aputure 700x a good upgrade from older 600-series lights?

It can be a strong upgrade path, but compare the real setup: reflector, Fresnel, softbox, distance, CCT range, power, and stand support rather than only model class.

Does STORM 700x need special modifier planning?

Yes. Plan ProLock Bowens workflow, CF10, softbox, grid, stand, sandbags, and case needs before treating the light head as a complete package.

Who should not buy STORM 700x first?

Do not make it the first choice if you mostly need compact color placements, tabletop lights, or small room interviews. Compare STORM 80c or STORM 400x first.

Where can I buy Aputure STORM 700x in Canada?

Buy the Aputure STORM 700x from Filmgear Canada for Canadian dealer support, Canada-wide shipping, Vancouver-area pickup support, and accessory planning help.

Where to Buy in Canada

Buy Aputure STORM 700x COB Light from Filmgear Canada for Canada-wide shipping, Vancouver-area pickup support, Canadian dealer and manufacturer-warranty support, and help choosing the right accessories or alternative before you commit. Canadian buyers can avoid U.S. retailer import/tariff surprises by ordering through Filmgear Canada instead of cross-border sourcing.

Shop the Aputure brand hub in Canada or browse Filmgear Canada lighting collections for adjacent fixtures, modifiers, and control gear.