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Sekonic C-7000 Spectrometer Color Meter

BH #SEC7000 • MFR #401-710
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Sekonic C-7000 Spectrometer Color Meter
Key Features
  • Designed for Industrial Applications
  • Measures all Forms of Continuous Light
  • Measures Flash
  • Reads Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density
The Spectrometer C-7000 Color Meter from Sekonic is a portable handheld spectrometer, designed especially for industrial use. Utilizing Sekonic's CMOS linear image sensor design and software, the C-7000 can measure every light source (LED, HMI, fluorescent, natural light, and electronic flash spectrum) with remarkable precision and data feedback.
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Sekonic C-7000 Overview

The Spectrometer C-7000 Color Meter from Sekonic is a portable handheld spectrometer, designed especially for industrial use. Utilizing Sekonic's CMOS linear image sensor design and software, the C-7000 can measure every light source (LED, HMI, fluorescent, natural light, and electronic flash spectrum) with remarkable precision and data feedback.

With the overwhelming popularity of new light sources such as advanced LED and Organic Electroluminescence, the need to understand, manage and control these sophisticated illumination systems is essential. Manufacturing quality and processes along with varying color and illumination qualities can often result in consistency issues. To address these lighting challenges, Sekonic has created the C-7000 to offer advanced precision lighting control for the Photo, Video, and Cine industries.

Information screens such as Correlated Color Temperature, Illuminance, Color Rendering Index (CRI), Tristimulus Value, Chromaticity Coordinates (for CIE1931/CIE1964 & CIE1976 standards), Peak Wavelength, Excitation Purity and Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density, and more are displayed on the 4.3" color touch screen display. The enhanced measurement data and display modes of the C-7000 provide the information that is widely utilized in light fixture manufacturing and quality control, as well as monitoring illumination of offices, roadways, and public facilities to meet government lighting standards. Indoor agricultural lighting, precision medical light control and many more lighting industries will find the C-7000 of particular usefulness in their daily application to meet requirements for lighting control.

The C-7000 is also computer-friendly. Connect the C-7000 to a Windows-based PC and users will be able to make meter settings with the C-7000 Utility (included with the meter) and output CSV format files of measurement data in 1 nanometer (nm) wavelength increments from 380 to 780nm. Additionally, graphs of spectral distribution, CRI, and chromaticity diagrams for CIE 1931(1964) and CIE1976 color spaces can be outputted as well. With the C-7000 Utility software, output of memorized data is provided at every 1nm(nanometer) increments in CSV format. The C-7000 can be utilized to measure data for light manufactures quality control, medical facilities, educational / office safety and health standards, agricultural lighting / design and many more industrial uses.

Measures LED, HMI, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Natural Light and Flash in 1 nanometer (nm) output wave length increments from 380 to 780nm
Stand-alone spectrometer that measures the flash light with sync cord connection or cordless mode
User-friendly design: 270 degree swivel head, dark calibration without cap, large 4.3" color touch panel LCD, and Customize function
Wide measurement range of Color Temperature (1,563 to 100,000K) and illumination (1 to 200,000 lux in ambient light, 20 to 20,500 lux·s in flash light)
Various displays (Text, Spectrum Graph, Spectrum Comparison Mode, CRI Mode, CIE1931 (CIE1964) Mode, CIE1931 (CIE1964) Comparison Mode, CIE1976 Mode, CIE1976 Comparison Mode)
Measurements of Kelvin (K), Illuminance (lux), CRI (Ra, R1 thru. R15), Deviation (⊿uv), Tristimulus values (XYZ), Chromaticity Coordinate(xyz / u'v'), Dominant Wavelength(λd), Peak Wavelength(λp), Excitation Purity(Pe), PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density)
Up to 999 data measurements can be stored. Memory function also enables naming or renaming the title of memory and clearing the stored value. It is useful to compare various light sources or to check deterioration of single sources over time
C-7000 Utility (in CD-ROM included in the package) offers easy settings and updating firmware on Windows basis in the meter. Via C-7000 Utility software, the output of the spectrum data at every 1nm in CSV format and the output of the spectrum distribution graph, CIE1931 (1964), CIE1976 diagram, CRI graph bar in JPEG/BMP/PNG format are also available

Sekonic C-7000 Specs

Key Specs
Meter Type
Ambient, Flash, Spectrometer
Flash Metering
Corded, Cordless
Light Readings
CIE1931/CIE1964, CIE1976/CIELUV, CRI (Color Rendering Index), Correlated Color Temperature (TCP), Deviation (Δ uv), Dominant Wavelength (λd), Footcandle, Horizontal Footcandle (HFc), Lux, Lux Sec (HLx), Peak Wavelength (λp), Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD), Purity (Pe)
Display
4.3" / 11 cm Color Touchscreen LCD
System Connection
USB 2.0 Port
Battery
2x AA
Flash Metering
Corded, Cordless
Metering
Light Readings
CIE1931/CIE1964, CIE1976/CIELUV, CRI (Color Rendering Index), Correlated Color Temperature (TCP), Deviation (Δ uv), Dominant Wavelength (λd), Footcandle, Horizontal Footcandle (HFc), Lux, Lux Sec (HLx), Peak Wavelength (λp), Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD), Purity (Pe)
Measuring Range
Ambient: 1 to 200,000 Lux / 0.1 to 18,600 fc
Flash: 20 to 20,500 Lux / 1.86 to 1900 fc
Spectral Wavelength Range
380 to 780 nm
Physical
Receptor Element
CMOS
Display
4.3" / 11 cm Color Touchscreen LCD
System Connection
USB 2.0 Port
Media Card Reader
No
Tripod Mounting Thread
No
Environmental
Operating Temperature
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
14 to 140°F / -10 to 60°C
General
Battery
2x AA
Dimensions
2.9 x 7.2 x 1.1" / 73 x 183 x 27 mm (without Dome)
2.9 x 7.2 x 1.6" / 73 x 183 x 40 mm (with Dome)
Weight
8.1 oz / 230.0 g (without Batteries)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.275 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.45 x 6.55 x 3.7"

Sekonic C-7000 Reviews

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Does this meter list correction gels / values for ...

Does this meter list correction gels / values for a targeted light temp like the Sekonic C-800?
Asked by: Austin
The Sekonic C-7000 SpectroMaster Color Meter would not list correct gels/values for a targeted temperature like the C-800.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2022-03-03

Can this unit be calibrated or certified for ...

Can this unit be calibrated or certified for industries that require measurement with calibrated/certified instruments?
Asked by: Glenn
The Sekonic C-7000 Color Meter has all safety and accuracy certifications, but no specialized industrial certifications.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2021-08-27

Can this unit be calibrated and/or certified for ...

Can this unit be calibrated and/or certified for industries that require measurement with calibrated/certified instruments?
Asked by: Glenn
Calibration and possible certification are done by the USA distributor of Sekonic. https://bit.ly/3BmQwoK .
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-03-14

Can this be used for color analysis of roasted ...

Can this be used for color analysis of roasted coffee beans ?
Asked by: Aaron
No, the following unit is a spectro but will only capture measurements of all forms of continuous light. Please review the following item if you are trying to capture the color code of a coffee bean. Datacolor ColorReader Color Matching Tool https://bhpho.to/3BLhrdS
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-09-05

What's the diference between this and the C-800?

What's the diference between this and the C-800?
Asked by: Joe
The hardware appears to be the same, or almost the same, but with different firmware for different applications. The C-800 has a bunch of commercial filter information which might be of interest to movie makers, whereas the the C-7000 has more detailed colorimetric information, which is useful for analyzing displays or for analyzing lights. The C-7000 also has PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) which is a measure of how much light is available for plants. The C-7000 has a little more range on the upper end of brightness supported for some measurements. Reuben's answer sums it up - The C-800 is better matched to photographers and cinematographers, whereas the C-7000 is better matched to engineers designing/analyzing lighting or displays. The C-7000 is the unit to get if you have a plant grow operation. If you really want both sets of functionality, you can download the full spectrum, and with a spreadsheet you could calculate all the filter values the C-800 delivers, *but* this would be tedious on set!
Answered by: Andrew
Date published: 2024-06-09

Does this unit have a data port that would allow ...

Does this unit have a data port that would allow it to interface to an external radio for remote sensing?
Asked by: Bill
The Sekonic C-7000 SpectroMaster Color Meter Bundle Kit does not have a port for remote sensing via radio.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2022-05-27

Can the C-7000 automatically take multiple data ...

Can the C-7000 automatically take multiple data points (30 points every 1 minute)?
Asked by: R&D
The Sekonic C-7000 Spectrometer Color Meter Bundle Kit BH #SEC7000K does not have the ability to do 30 readings per minute.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2023-06-15

does unit measure all reflected ambient light? Is ...

does unit measure all reflected ambient light? Is there a recommended way to measure only the light source (black box or tent)?
Asked by: Coral
The Sekonic C-7000 Spectrometer Color Meter Bundle Kit can read most type of light and can measure it in , CIE1931/CIE1964 CIE1976/CIELUV CRI (Color Rendering Index) Correlated Color Temperature (TCP) Deviation (Δ uv) Dominant Wavelength (λd) Footcandle Horizontal Footcandle (HFc) Lux Lux Sec (HLx) Peak Wavelength (λp) Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD) Purity (Pe)
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-06-27
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