Datacolor LightColor Meter

Datacolor LightColor Overview

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.

The device’s multi-meter synchronization capability allows you to connect and monitor multiple meters simultaneously up to 80′ away, making it ideal for complex shoots with varied lighting setups. The meter supports photo, video, and cinema exposure modes, offering essential functions such as frame rate settings, shutter speed/angle adjustments, ND filter compensation, and high-speed sync (HSS) flash measurements. This makes it an indispensable tool for studio, outdoor, and event photography, as well as professional filmmaking. One of its standout features is the integrated gel filter library, which includes filters from Profoto, LEE, and Rosco, so you can match light sources accurately without additional guesswork. The device also offers hands-free operation, thanks to its rare-earth magnetic mount, 1/4”-20 tripod thread, alligator clip, and lanyard hole, providing flexible positioning options. Built for rugged reliability, the meter is compact, durable, and powered by two AAA batteries, offering up to 40 hours of continuous operation. Whether used in a controlled studio setting or dynamic outdoor environments, the Datacolor LightColor Meter enhances workflow efficiency by ensuring consistent, precise lighting control from start to finish.

Key Features and Benefits

• 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.