About this item
The Datacolor LightColor Meter is a highly advanced, wireless device that provides accurate light and color measurements for photographers, videographers, and cinematographers. Designed for seamless real-time data streaming, it connects via Bluetooth 4.0 LE to your smartphone, allowing you to fine-tune lighting without leaving your camera setup. This meter supports ambient, continuous, and strobe lighting, ensuring reliable exposure and color temperature accuracy across various conditions. Equipped with incident metering, it measures lux, chromaticity, correlated color temperature (CCT), and green-magenta shifts (Duv), giving you full control over your lighting environment.
Additional Details
Incident Metering for Ambient and Flash - Measures all types of lighting with accuracy
Real-Time Bluetooth 4.0 LE Connectivity - Instantly streams light and color data to a smartphone app
Advanced Light and Color Analysis - Measures lux, chromaticity, CCT (1600 to 20,000K), and green-magenta shifts (Duv)
Multi-Meter Syncing - Connects multiple meters for simultaneous, real-time measurements across different locations (up to 80' apart)
Exposure Control and Creative Flexibility
Photo, Video, and Cinema Modes - Support frame rate, shutter angle/speed adjustments, ND filter compensation, and HSS flash readings
Precise Exposure Settings - Reduce reliance on auto white balance, improving consistency in mixed lighting conditions
Filter Matching Made Easy - Built-in gel filter libraries from Profoto, LEE, and Rosco for seamless color correction
Design and Hands-Free Use
Magnetic Mount and 1/4”-20 Tripod Thread - Allow flexible placement on stands, light rigs, or clothing for convenience
Portable and Durable Build - Compact, impact-resistant design with a carrying case for protection
Long Battery Life - Powered by two AAA batteries, providing up to 40 hours of operation
Use Cases and Applications
Studio Photography and Videography - Optimize lighting setups for accurate exposure and color representation
Outdoor Shoots and Event Coverage - Adjust to varying light conditions in real-time for professional results
Cinematic Lighting and Filmmaking - Ensure consistency across multiple cameras and complex lighting environments
Product Photography - Achieve accurate color representation to reduce post-processing and client returns
Green Screen and Chroma Keying - Provide even lighting for effective background removal and visual effects
- Features
- Incident Metering for Ambient and Flash
- Measuring Range: -1 to 18 EV
- Luminance Range: 1 to 1,000,000 Lux
- Connects to Smartphone via Bluetooth
Specifications
- Meter Type
Color Temperature, Luminance
- Flash Metering
Corded, Cordless
- Light Reading Method
Incident
- Light Readings
CCT, Delta uv, Lux
- Measuring Modes
Continuous Reading
- Display
No
- System Connection
1/8" / 3.5 mm Jack
- Battery
2x AAA
- Radio System
No
- Aperture Range
Ambient, Incident: f/0.5 to 144 (1/3-Step Increments)
- EV Range
Ambient, Incident: -1 to 18 EV
- ISO Range
3 to 409,600
- Shutter Speed Range
1/64000 to 30 Seconds (1/3-Step Increments)
- Measuring Range
Ambient, Incident: 0.1 to 92,900 fc / 1 to 1,000,000 Lux
- Color Temperature Range
1600 to 20,000K
- Exposure Memory
Yes
- Media Card Reader
No
- Tripod Mounting Thread
1/4"-20 Female
- Operating Conditions
41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C up to 100% Humidity
- Input Power
3 VDC at 20 mA
- Wireless
Bluetooth 4.0
- Dimensions
3 x 2.8 x 1.2" / 7.6 x 7.1 x 3 cm (with Dome)
- Weight
1.7 oz / 49 g (without Batteries)2.6 oz / 73 g (with Batteries)
- Package Weight
0.545 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.9 x 5.2 x 2.1"