Aputure Light Storm LS 60d

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Overview

A compact focusing daylight source for accents, small pools and controlled backlight. Its integrated spot-to-flood optics distinguish it from a small bare COB, while the 90W power requirement and limited control paths define the rest of the package.

Key specifications

Specification	Details
Light type	60W daylight focusing LED
Maximum input	90W
CCT	5600K
CRI / TLCI	≥96 / ≥98
Focus range	15° spot to 45° flood
Lamp-head weight	1.8kg / 3.97lb
Control	Onboard and Sidus Link
Accessory interface	LS 60 Mini Mount; supplied Bowens adapter for compatible modifiers

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• Focus and barn-door shaping are built into a small daylight head.
• D-Tap and dual NP-F options can support compact location work without a large ballast.

Limitations

• Battery connector fit does not establish adequate discharge; the Aputure 48V battery station is unsuitable.
• Fixed daylight and Sidus Link/onboard control limit colour and console integration compared with larger fixtures.

Practical uses

The LS 60d suits defined accents, edge light, background pools and small daylight keys. The supplied Bowens adapter and dedicated projection accessories have model-specific operating limits.

Setup	How to use this fixture
Small pool or backlight	Focus the beam to cover the intended area, then use the eight-leaf barn doors to trim spill. Set focus before intensity because the centre level changes with beam spread.
Hidden daylight accent	The small head can fit behind scenery more easily than a large COB/Fresnel combination. Leave room for cooling, focus access and the power connection.
Compact soft key	Use the LS 60 softbox or a compatible soft modifier through the supplied adapter. The final size and output are different from the focused bare-lens setup.

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Output and colour

The built-in lens changes from 15° spot to 45° flood, giving the 60d a different job from a small bare COB. Focus first, then shape the beam with its barn doors; adding diffusion changes the shadow and beam control. The source is fixed at 5,600K, so warm matching requires filtration or the tunable-white LS 60x.

Sources: Aputure Light Storm LS 60d: aputure.com reference; LS 60d | Aputure.

A focusing lens changes both coverage and the character of the beam. For a small hard-light setup, inspect the edge and the quality of the barn-door cut on the actual background. Adding diffusion trades some of that hard-source control for a larger, softer emitting area.

Aputure currently marks the LS 60d discontinued and names the STORM 80c as its successor. An existing 60d remains a fixed-daylight tool; neither that status nor the adapter makes it equivalent to the newer colour fixture.

Tests and reviews

Gaffer & Gear compares the LS 60 series with a Forza 60 and barn doors, and with a Dedolight system. The demonstration covers beam character, cuts and shaping.

Watch the compact-source comparison. The owner recommendation below adds a separate, individual kit perspective.

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Power and batteries

Maximum input is 90W. The supplied power arrangements include AC, a D-Tap cable and a dual NP-F plate. Aputure requires the D-Tap port itself to sustain 90W, and some NP-F packs cannot supply the required current.

A matching plug is insufficient if the battery or output port limits current. Use the correct voltage and supplied/approved power components. Aputure’s 48V 2-Bay Battery Power Station is specifically unsuitable for this lamp.

Control, cooling and camera operation

Control path	Hardware and operating notes
Onboard	Rear intensity and focus operation; the source is fixed at 5,600K.
App	Sidus Link for supported remote intensity and effects.
Console integration	No native wired DMX or CRMX. Plan the show around the supported local/app control rather than ordering it as a directly addressable console fixture.

Rehearse spot-to-flood adjustment with the barn doors and any accessory fitted, so the focus mechanism remains accessible. For a small close-positioned lamp, a short move can change the pool and shadow edge more than an intensity adjustment.

Assess fan sound in the dressed position, particularly when the head is hidden near dialogue. Test the required dimming level and shutter together. Keep ventilation clear when concealing it behind furniture or a set wall.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

Compatible accessory profiles · Aputure LS 60 Softbox · Aputure Spotlight Mini Zoom

The 1.8kg focusing head uses the LS 60 Mini Mount. Its supplied Bowens adapter is for compatible soft modifiers, while an LS 60-specific optical attachment is a different accessory. Include the AC adapter or battery plate, barn doors and lens protection in the working package; check that a softbox does not obstruct focus or tilt travel.

Component	Include in the working package
Focusing head	1.8kg before power hardware and modifiers
Beam control	Lens protection and eight-leaf barn doors
Soft-light connection	LS 60 Mini Mount or the supplied compatible Bowens adapter
Power	AC adapter, D-Tap lead or suitable NP-F plate/packs
Special optics	LS 60-specific Spotlight Mini Zoom when that projection capability is required

The Mini Mount and Bowens adapter serve different accessory arrangements. The fitted modifier needs clearance for the focus control, battery holder and yoke movement.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

Fixture	When to compare it
Aputure Light Storm LS 300d II	Choose the larger Bowens source for more output and optical-modifier options when the extra package is acceptable.
Nanlite Forza 300B II	Compare a higher-powered tunable-white head if CCT and tint control are required.

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What people are saying

Gaffer & Gear

Gaffer & Gear compares beam character and control between the LS 60 series, a Forza 60 with barn doors and a Dedolight system. Watch video.

Reddit, r/Filmmakers

A commenter strongly recommends their LS 60d lights in a kit discussion. It is an individual recommendation; read the surrounding lighting requirements before assuming the same small fixture will provide enough output for a different job. View discussion.

Videos

Gaffer & Gear compares the LS 60d and 60x with other compact focusing lights.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

• Run the intended D-Tap or NP-F setup at the required level, not just at minimum brightness.
• Exercise spot-to-flood focus and inspect the lens and barn-door attachment.
• Check the Mini Mount/Bowens adapter and each power cable against the kit list.

Documentation and specifications

• LS 60d | Aputure
• Aputure Light Storm LS 60d: aputure.com reference
• Aputure Light Storm LS 60d specifications
• ARRI Orbiter

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