Description

Introducing the Aputure STORM Lantern 120 (A-Mount)

TheAputure STORM Lantern 120 (A-Mount) is a 1.20 m omnidirectional softbox designed to envelop an entire set in soft, even light. Thanks to its 16-rib steel frame and internal quick-lock system, it can be set up or taken down in under a minute, even on a loaded set. When assembled, the lantern measures 1.20 m × 0.813 m, while for transport it folds down to a compact cylinder of 1.49 m × 0.19 m × 0.19 m.

Optimized for the STORM XT52,Electro Storm XT26 , and CS15, the Lantern 120 incorporates the new Aputure Smart Mount , ensuring a tool-free, perfectly rigid attachment, even on very powerful LED heads. The bare dome weighs only 2.41 kg; equipped with its four skirt flaps, the weight increases to 3.31 kg, offering an excellent portability-to-rigidity ratio for traveling gaffers.

Each kit includes four independent blackout skirts to channel light and limit spillover, as well as a padded carrying bag . The set is shipped in a 1.539 m × 0.235 m × 0.235 m package with a gross weight of 4.30 kg, or two units in a 1.557 m × 0.49 m × 0.258 m master carton (12.86 kg) to optimize logistics:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

Practical examples with the STORM Lantern 120

• 360° ambient lighting in a living room setting: install the Lantern 120 on the ceiling to simulate a diffused ceiling light.
• Restaurant scene: Position the lantern above a table to obtain a soft and enveloping key light
• Run-and-gun interview: thanks to the Smart Mount, clip it onto a STORM XT52 battery in less than a minute.
• Music video shoot: use two Lantern 120s facing each other to create homogeneous volumetric lighting.
• Tracking sequence: suspend the lantern from a pole for a mobile fill light that follows the subject.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Is the Lantern 120 compatible with the Bowens mount?

No; it uses theAputure Smart Mount specially designed for STORM and Electro Storm heads, ensuring a solid attachment.

2. Do skirt flaps reduce the power output?

They are mainly used to control the direction ; the loss of light is minimal and does not affect the overall smoothness.

3. What material is the dome made of?

The diffuser fabric is a FDY polyester , while the ribs are made of steel, ensuring durability and flexibility.

4. Can the lantern be folded without removing the flaps?

Yes; the internal locking mechanism allows the whole thing to be folded in one movement, with the flaps installed.

5. Is there a honeycomb grid available for this model?

For now, only the modular skirt is supplied; an optional grille is under development at Aputure.

Highlights of the Aputure STORM Lantern 120:

• 360° lighting covering large spaces
• Rapid deployment thanks to the latch system
• Skirt flaps included to shape the beam
• steel structure (2.41 kg)
• Smart Mount compatibility with STORM XT52XT26CS15