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The Aputure STORM Parallel Beam 70 Flight Case Kit is the 70 cm Aputure parallel beam modifier packed with its rolling hard flight case. The Parallel Beam 70 is a true Cassegrain mirror system that turns a STORM XT52 or STORM CS32 into a 5° beam of hard light for long throws, with maximum output starting at 10 m, and it also fits the Electro Storm XT26 and CS15.

Key Features

  • 70 cm true Cassegrain mirror system with a 5° beam angle.
  • Maximum output from 10 m: 40,300 lux at 10 m and 19,000 lux at 15 m on the STORM XT52 at 5,600K.
  • Optimized for the STORM XT52 and STORM CS32; also compatible with the Electro Storm XT26 and CS15 on the Aputure Mount.
  • Aluminum alloy housing, 77.0 x 74.7 x 50.4 cm and 10.70 kg, with a plexiglass protective cover.
  • Rolling hard flight case, 89.0 x 88.5 x 72.5 cm and 39.00 kg.

In the Box

  • 1x Parallel Beam 70
  • 1x Plexiglass Protective Cover
  • 1x Flight Case

How It Compares

Parallel Beam 70 Flight Case Kit Parallel Beam 70, no case Motorized CF16 Fresnel
Beam angle 5° 5° 18° to 50°
Ships in Rolling hard flight case Cardboard box Rolling case or flight case
Modifier weight 10.70 kg 10.70 kg 11.80 kg
XT52 output, 5,600K 40,300 lux at 10 m 40,300 lux at 10 m 177,500 lux at 3 m (18° spot)

Choose the Parallel Beam 70 for long, tight throws from 10 m out, and this kit when the modifier travels between jobs. Choose the CF16 Fresnel when you need to spot and flood at closer range.

Compatible Accessories and Related Gear

Specifications

Optical system 70 cm true Cassegrain mirror
Beam angle 5°
Mount Aputure Mount
Optimized for STORM XT52, STORM CS32
Also compatible Electro Storm XT26, Electro Storm CS15
Housing Aluminum alloy
Parallel Beam 70 dimensions 77.0 x 74.7 x 50.4 cm (30.3 x 29.4 x 19.8 in)
Parallel Beam 70 weight 10.70 kg (23.59 lb)
Flight case dimensions 89.0 x 88.5 x 72.5 cm (35.0 x 34.8 x 28.5 in)
Flight case weight 39.00 kg (86.00 lb)
Output at 5,600K, 10 m XT52 40,300 lux; XT26 24,990 lux; CS15 15,580 lux
Output at 5,600K, 15 m XT52 19,000 lux; XT26 14,240 lux; CS15 8,850 lux
SKU / UPC AA0706034T / 6977162458687
70 cm true Cassegrain mirror system with a 5° beam angle.

Maximum output from 10 m: 40,300 lux at 10 m and 19,000 lux at 15 m on the STORM XT52 at 5,600K.

Optimized for the STORM XT52 and STORM CS32; also compatible with the Electro Storm XT26 and CS15 on the Aputure Mount.

Aluminum alloy housing, 77.0 x 74.7 x 50.4 cm and 10.70 kg, with a plexiglass protective cover.

Rolling hard flight case, 89.0 x 88.5 x 72.5 cm and 39.00 kg.
1x Parallel Beam 70

1x Plexiglass Protective Cover

1x Flight Case

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Special Order Items (Final Sale)
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  • Professional wireless communication systems
  • Large-scale lighting equipment
  • Studio carts and grip equipment
  • Cine lenses and special production gear

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FAQ

How does the Parallel Beam 70 hold up at long distances?

Aputure designs it to reach maximum output from 10 m. At 5,600K it measures 40,300 lux at 10 m and 19,000 lux at 15 m on the XT52, 24,990 and 14,240 lux on the Electro Storm XT26, and 15,580 and 8,850 lux on the Electro Storm CS15.

What is the narrowest beam I can get from an Aputure STORM light?

The Parallel Beam 70 gives a 5° beam of hard light, against 18° at full spot on the Motorized CF16 Fresnel and 25° with the XT52 narrow reflector. It is optimized for the STORM XT52 and STORM CS32, and the CS32 can run from a household 20A circuit at reduced power with its NEMA 5-20P cable.

Is the flight case worth it, or is a soft bag enough?

The Parallel Beam 70 is a 10.70 kg aluminum mirror system, 77.0 x 74.7 x 50.4 cm. This kit adds Aputure's rolling hard flight case, 89.0 x 88.5 x 72.5 cm and 39.00 kg, while the version without the case ships in a cardboard box.