Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter
- Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
- 1° Spot Metering with Viewfinder
- Measuring Range: -5 to 22.9 EV (ISO 100)
- Illuminance Range: 0.1 to 2,000,000 lux
Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478D-U Light Meter
- Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
- Range: -2 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100
- Cine Setting: Frame Rate & Shutter Angle
- 2.7" Color Touchscreen LCD
Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter
- Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
- 40° Reflected Light Metering
- Photo, Cine, and HD Cine Metering Modes
- Customizable LCD with Auto Backlight
Keks KM02 OLED Light Meter (Black)
- Shoe Mount Attachment
- 30° Average Metering
- OLED Display
- Aperture and Shutter Priority Modes
Keks KM02 OLED Light Meter (Chrome)
- Shoe Mount Attachment
- 30° Average Metering
- OLED Display
- Aperture and Shutter Priority Modes
Sekonic SPECTROMETER C-800
- Employs SSI (Spectral Similarity Index)
- Measures Virtually any Kind of Light
- Range: 0.09-18,600 fc (1-200,000 lux)
- Color Temperature Range of 1600-40,000K
Sekonic L-208 Twin Mate - Analog Incident and Reflected Light Meter
Illuminati Instrument IM150 Light and Color Meter
- Wireless Bluetooth Light/Color Readings
- Measures any Light Source
- Reads Light & Color Temperature
- Control with Apple or Android App
TTArtisan Light Meter (Black/Brass)
- Shoe Mount for Camera-Top Attachment
- Reads Reflective Light at 45°
- 1 to 1/2000 Second Shutter Speeds
- Easy Double Dial Operation
Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Light Meter
Voigtlander VC Speed Meter II (Black)
Sekonic L-858D-U Speedmaster Light Meter Kit with Transmitter Module for Godox
Sekonic C-7000 Spectrometer Color Meter
- Designed for Industrial Applications
- Measures all Forms of Continuous Light
- Measures Flash
- Reads Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density
Keks KM-Q Light Meter with Top Display (Black)
- For Cameras without Light Meters
- Aperture Range: f/1.0 to f/64
- Shutter Speed Range: 30 to 1/6400s
- OLED Screen on Top of Housing
Voigtlander VC Speed Meter II (Silver)
Sekonic Illuminometer i-346 Light Meter
- Small, Lightweight, Easy to Use
- Measures Lux or Footcandles
- Incident Light Readings
- Single, Continuous & Delayed Modes
Sekonic L-858D-U Speedmaster Light Meter Kit with Transmitter Module for Elinchrom & Phottix
Sekonic L-858D-U Speedmaster Light Meter Kit with Transmitter Module for Broncolor
Keks KM-Q Light Meter with Back Display (Chrome)
- For Cameras without Light Meters
- Aperture Range: f/1.0 to f/64
- Shutter Speed Range: 30 to 1/6400s
- OLED Screen on Back of Housing
Keks KM-Q Light Meter with Back Display (Black)
- For Cameras without Light Meters
- Aperture Range: f/1.0 to f/64
- Shutter Speed Range: 30 to 1/6400s
- OLED Screen on Back of Housing
Gossen Sixtomat F2 Exposure Meter
- Incident and Reflected Light Readings
- Flash Measurement with Ambient Light
- Digital LCD with 1/10 Stop Increments
- Analog Contrast Display in 1/2 Stops
Gossen DigiPro F2 Flash and Ambient Light Meter v2
- Photo, Cine &HD Cine Metering Modes
- Incident & 25 ° Reflected Light Metering
- Flash and Ambient Light Measurement
- lluminance Measurement in lux or fc
Gossen MAVOLUX COMPACT Light Meter
- Incident Metering
- Range: 0.01-19,990 fc / 0.1-199,900 lux
- Swivel-Type Head
- Accuracy: ±3%
Gossen MAVOLUX 5032B Light Meter (4.9' Cord)
- Incident Metering
- Range: 0.001-19,990 fc/0.01-199,900 lux
- Accuracy: ±3%
- Integrated Cosine Correction
Gossen MAVOSPEC BASE Industrial Light Meter
- Incident Metering; Spectrometer
- Measures LEDs, Halogen, Daylight, & More
- Ranges: 10-100,000 lux & 380-780nm
- IES TM-30-15 Color Rendering Measurement
TTArtisan Light Meter II (Silver)
- Shoe Mount for Camera-Top Attachment
- Reads Reflected Light at 45°
- 1 to 1/2000 Second Shutter Speeds
- Easy Double Dial Operation
TTArtisan Light Meter II (Black)
- Shoe Mount for Camera-Top Attachment
- Reads Reflected Light at 45°
- 1 to 1/2000 Second Shutter Speeds
- Easy Double Dial Operation
Shopping for Light Meters
Light meters gauge the intensity of light in a scene, and let you set optimal exposures and shutter speeds. While most modern cameras feature integrated meters for measuring light, separate exposure meters deliver better results by allowing you to measure illumination levels in precise areas, and not just the average light in a scene. This way, sidelighting, backlighting, strobe lighting, extreme contrast, and other tricky lighting conditions won’t affect your shots.
How Do Light Meters Work?
Most light meters for photography feature sensors made from photovoltaic materials such as selenium, CdS, or silicon. As light hits the sensors, they produce a voltage in proportion to the brightness, which then drives the meter to give a readout. This meter use to be a needle galvanometer, but in today’s digital light meters, they are LCD monitors. Readouts include data such as ISO, f-stops, and shutter speeds. They also show the current mode of your unit if it’s a multi-function meter.
What Types of Light Meters Are Available?
Light meters come in two main categories: incident meters, which are separate handheld units, and reflected light meters, which integrate into cameras. Incident meters gauge the intensity of the light falling on your subject. The sensor sits in a white dome called a lumisphere. Taking readings this way lets you set your exposure based on your subject, not the background. Sophisticated handheld photo light meters can gauge intensity down to tenths of an f-stop, allowing for precise readings. Reflective light meters record the intensity of the light levels reflected off your subject, and aren’t as accurate.
Other variations include spot meters, which measure tightly focused areas, and center-weighted units that concentrate on the light in the frame’s center. Other popular options are flash meters. These can provide the correct exposure for photographing with the bursts of light from studio strobes and portable flashes. Modern high-end light meters are multi-functional, and feature some or all of the above functions in one unit.
What Are Useful Light Meter Accessories?
To enhance the use of your meter, various light meter accessories are available. These include spherical diffusers, which read omnidirectional light. Other options include viewfinders that focus on precise areas for more accurate measurement. You'll find light meter cases that will keep your meter safe. You can find stylish models with zippered pockets to hold both your meter and accessories.
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