Aputure Light Storm LS 1s Review

Does any one have a line on availability of the LS1 A/B mount version? I've been checking the usual suspects and some are showing a back order status as far out as January 2016 (B&H) . They are either selling like hot cakes or Aputure grossly underestimated demand... or both. :-O
 
I ordered mine from B&H around the end of September when the due date was showing January 2016. (A/B mount version.) I was prepared to wait but pleasantly surprised when they notified me it had shipped about two weeks later. Maybe they're trickling in a few at a time and B&H doesn't want to commit to them being generally available, but they ship them when possible -- don't really know, but it might be worth placing the order and getting in the queue. You can cancel if you find another one in the meantime.

- Greg
 
Hmmm which do you guys recommend, the S or the C? For general use?

I have some LED ribbons (the ones on RU groupbuy which has excellent color) but I think that the one with the 25 degrees is better since the ribbons seem to have a wide spread.
 
Looks like it works well! I might try something similar. It fills the diffusion well. Is it the spot version of bi-colour? Thanks for sharing!
 
FFM,

The pic isn't 100% accurate. It's somewhat hot in the center, but is nicer than and larger than the tracing paper they include with the light. For $40 I think it's pretty good. Some mini bungies would make it sweeter.

I have the 3 Ss. I probably should get the 1/2 W
 
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Herb,

I can't make out how you are attaching the softbox to the light. Could you show some more photos? This looks like a cheap solution. Thanks!

P.S. How about temperature? I am assuming the softbox is for strobes. Are we thinking the Ls1 is cool enough to use a strobe softbox?
 
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I've attached the removable / adjustable zip ties to the barn door frame. One on top the other on the bottom. So far the frame doesn't show bending or flex.

I would feel better having two on top and the bottom. Something easier to attach / remove as well. these look cool, but the hooks are probably way to big: http://amzn.to/1OZ9q4r

All the min bunnies I've looked at are 8"-10". The length I need is 3".
 
Thanks for the photos Herb. It looks sturdy but I am concerned with interrupting the heat sink's job.

Yatti, the Amazon listed softbox looks tidy but at 23" is a bit small for really soft light. Not a bad price though. Wish it was 36".
 
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I've attached the removable / adjustable zip ties to the barn door frame. One on top the other on the bottom. So far the frame doesn't show bending or flex.

I would feel better having two on top and the bottom. Something easier to attach / remove as well. these look cool, but the hooks are probably way to big: http://amzn.to/1OZ9q4r

All the min bunnies I've looked at are 8"-10". The length I need is 3".
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Maybe try velcro strips that you use for keeping cords wrapped up. Light and pretty strong.
 
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The ILED Softbox came in today. Not bad. Wish it was deeper but I think it's better than adding scrim to the barn doors.

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Added some tough spun to the barn doors similar to a Chimera soft box inner baffle and the light is nice and soft with plenty of output for a key light.
 
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Thanks Eric. What is your opinion: This softbox or shooting through a stand mounted reflector when it comes to softness of light? I would prefer a softbox for ease of directing and repositioning of the light, but quality is important. Thanks.
 
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