The Gossen Mavolux 5032C is a handy, easy to use, highly accurate light meter capable of measuring illumination in either footcandles or lux. Candelas/m2 and footlamberts can also be measured with the optional luminance attachment (4141).
The Mavolux 5032C is equipped with color correction, so that its spectral response is matched to that of the human eye, in accordence with DIN 5032, part 7, class C. Integrated cosine correction is included in order to assure that oblique incident light is also evaluated correctly.
Digital Luxmeters and Footcandle meters for industry, trade, electricians, architects, institutes, inspection authorities and also photo and film studios meet classifications of DIN 5032/T7 and CIE no. 69. Even very strong light (e.g. from car headlights) can be measured without any additional accessories.
Automatic/Manual Measuring Range Selection
Hold Function
MAX Function
| Measuring System | Silicon cell |
| Measuring Modes | Autorange, range hold, manual range, readings in Lux (lx)/footcandle (fc), hold function and max-function for read out |
| Receptor Head | Light collector surface at diffuser (20mm diameter); Permanently connected coiled cord attaches meter to sensor; Length 5ft. (approx.) |
| Angle of Coverage | Not available |
| Aperture/Shutter Priority | Not available |
| Display Readout |
7-segment digital LCD (50 x 25mm; character height is 13mm), "OL" (Overload) is displayed: RESOLUTION |
| ISO Range | Not available |
| f/Stop Display Range | Not available |
| Shutter Speed - Ambient | Not available |
| Shutter Speed - Flash | Not available |
| EV Range (ISO-100) | Measuring Ranges: 0.1 to 199900 lux (lx) in 4 ranges, 0.01 to 19990 footcandles (fc) |
| Cine Speed | Not available |
| Exposure Memory | Not available |
| Shadow/Highlight Calculation | Not available |
| Brightness Difference |
Luminance measurement with luminana attachment: 1 to 999000 cd/m2; 0.1 to 199900 fl; |
| Flash to Ambient Ratio | Not available |
| Multiple Flash | Not available |
| Exposure Calibration | Not available |
| Power Source | 1.5v alkaline "AA" (battery life about 75 hours, approx. 2500 measurements); Battery test and low voltage indication |
| Dimensions |
Meter:2.5 x 4.75 x .75" (63.5 x 120.65 x 19.05mm) without case; Sensor: 1.25 x 4.18 x 1.18" (31.75 x 106.17 x 29.97mm) |
| Weight | 7 oz (200 g) (without battery - approx.) |
| Specialties | Optional Accessories: Luminance attachments for cd/m2 or fl: Calculator disc for reading shutter speeds and f/stops in photographic use |