Aputure has announced the release of new firmware for all of the fixtures in its STORM, NOVA II and NOVA 9° lighting ranges. The company says that the Aputure NOVA II 2×1 and Aputure STORM XT52 have both received major updates with numerous improvements.
However, all of the lights in the STORM and NOVA families have gained optimizations and bug fixes.
NOVA II 2×1
The new firmware for the NOVA II 2×1 is version 1.3. Firmware version 1.3 delivers improved NFC performance for faster and more reliable pairing and configuration. It also updates the fan control logic to better match revised cooling requirements and operating conditions.
In addition, there is improved Lead / Follow mode behavior for more reliable synchronization between fixtures. There are a host of other improvements and bug fixes as well.
STORM XT52
The new firmware for the STORM XT52 is version 1.7. It adds new coarse and fine adjustment modes for HUE and SAT parameters in HSIC+ mode, with UI switching between adjustment resolutions. You can now press and hold the Encoder Wheel on a parameter to Change Between Coarse Control with XX% and Fine Control XX.X%. The update also adds expanded manual fan mode options. These include Smart, Full Speed, High Speed, Medium Speed, Low Speed and Silent modes. Additionally, there are lots of improvements and bug fixes.
STORM 1200x
Firmware version 1.6 for the STORM 1200x delivers improved fan control behavior and temperature handling, including cold environment behavior. You also get improved lighting logic for effects and high-speed photography and some minor bug fixes.
STORM 1000c
The version 1.8 firmware for the STORM 1000c improves the UI text on the light for clearer feedback and warnings. It also fixes an issue where the DMX VRGB color space output could behave abnormally. Plus, the update delivers improved fan control behavior and low temperature detection, plus minor bug fixes.
STORM 700x
The new firmware version 1.1 for the STORM 700x brings improvements to Sidus Link Pro FX control in CCT and HSI modes. There are also improvements to error logging and some minor bug fixes.
STORM 400x
Firmware version 1.6 for the STORM 400x delivers improved temperature reporting and handling, plus minor bug fixes.
STORM 80c
The new firmware for the STORM 80c is version 2.0. It promises improved fan control behavior and overheating notification behaviors. In addition, the update delivers improved DMX control responsiveness, along with some minor bug fixes.
NOVA II 1×1 and NOVA 9° 2×1
The NOVA II 1×1 and NOVA 9° 2×1 both have new version 1.1 firmware. This update adds new manual fan control modes and minor bug fixes.
What we think
Aputure’s STORM and NOVA series lights are popular on independent film and television shoots around the world. It’s good to see that Aputure is continuing to support and invest in its product ranges with these extensive new firmware updates. As well as the benefit of the new features, the bug fixes are equally important to ensure that your lights don’t let you down when you need them most. If you own or use any of Aputure’s STORM, NOVA II and NOVA 9° fixtures you should update the firmware as soon as possible.
Pricing and availability
The new firmware updates are available now on the Downloads page and on the individual product pages at www.aputure.com
