Datacolor Spyder Lightcolor Meter

An Advanced Way of Metering

The Datacolor LightColor Meter utilises wireless Bluetooth technology to seamlessly transmit light exposure and colour temperature data to your smartphone via the free Datacolor LightColor Meter app for iOS or Android, providing instant data for efficient lighting setup and accurate exposure.

Ideal for Both New & Experienced Light Meter Users

The value-added combination of having both a light and colour meter in one convenient, Bluetooth-enabled device gives you multiple products for the price of one. The meter’s remote functionality delivers all the valuable info you need in real-time to your phone in a clear, concise format while eliminating the need to run back and forth to your camera, saving you time and effort.

Seamless Meter Synchronisation

The Datacolor LightColor Meter app lets you sync multiple LightColor Meters to your phone. This allows you to get all the light and colour data at once, for unparalleled creative control. Streamlining the lighting & camera set-up process for proper exposure reduces post-production editing.

Multi-Media Use

Whether you’re shooting stills, video or cinema, the Datacolor LightColor Meter also includes the convenience of remote sensing & multiple sensors in a small yet powerful tool that works in a studio or on location.

Eliminates Exposure Guesswork

Metering allows you to take the guesswork out of managing your lighting and setting your camera’s exposure. For instance, you can set foreground/background lighting ratios for a consistent look and set lights to fill shadows to your specifications.

More Precise than a Camera’s Auto Mode

Using a dedicated device like the LightColor Meter offers more precise control over exposure by taking measurements in any areas of a scene you select. Get consistent results across different lighting conditions, especially in challenging situations like high contrast or mixed lighting, for greater creative control over your image.

A Dream for Green Screens

The Datacolor LightColor Meter’s remote functionality is perfect for metering large areas to get uniform lighting for things like green screens. The device can accurately meter light and colour temperature from a distance of up to 80 feet. By using and syncing several meters, you can cover a wide area at once for even faster, more efficient lighting setups.

Hands-Free Functionality

The rare earth magnet on the back of the meter has accessories for mounting or can be attached magnetically for convenient placement. A 1/4″-20 threaded mount for attaching to light stands and tripods allows you to place the meter next to your subject while you work on lighting. The through-hole for lanyards allows you to hang the device anywhere for convenient access or even in your photo/video scene. The included alligator clip lets you hang the meter off clothing or other fabrics.

Constant Communication

In addition to having your light and colour temperature data continuously streamed to your phone via the app, the device itself has LEDs that let you know the mode your meter is in, display the connection status lets you set up to 15 alarm notifications for light changes.

Flashes of Brilliance

The 3.5 mm jack lets you attach a sync cable for triggering a strobe/flash if needed. The Datacolor LightColor Meter can also detect a flash without a sync cable from the sensor inside. The power & measure button turns the meter on and off and also triggers manual light reading including firing your wired flash.

An Agile, On-Set Assistant

The crush-proof, spring-loaded light diffusion dome toggles between raised and lowered positions. When the dome is raised, the device can be used for exposure metering of people or other 3D objects and multiple light sources at the same time. When the dome is pressed down, it’s ready to measure colour temperature or metering flat objects or single light sources.

The Wireless Advantages

Because metered information is delivered to your phone instead of on the device itself, it’s easy to read even when outdoors or in brighter light conditions. The familiarity of mobile phone use also makes the LightColor Meter perfect for both individuals who have never used a meter before as well as experienced users transitioning to this wireless functionality.

Hardworking, Easy to Handle

The Datacolor LightColor Meter’s design makes it easy to handle and comfortable to hold. The meter is rugged and can even withstand being dropped, and unlike traditional meters, your info will remain displayed on your phone. The device’s portable size and protective case make it an ideal on-the-go tool to always keep in your camera bag. The Datacolor LightColor Meter only uses 2 AAA batteries for up to 40 hours of continuous use, to keep working as hard as you do.

Specifications

• Incident Metering for Ambient and Flash
• Luminance Range: 1 to 1,000,000 Lux
• Temperature Range: 1,600 to 20,000K
• Frame Rate and ND Filter Compensation
• Measuring Range: -1 to 18 EV
• Connects to Smartphone via Bluetooth
• Photo, Video, and Cine Exposure Modes
• Shutter Angle/Speed Compensation
• Hands-Free Functionality

What’s Included

1 x Datacolor Spyder Lightcolor Meter
2 x Magnetic Mounts
1 x Carrying Case
2 x AAA Batteries