The Datacolor LightColor Meter is a wireless light and color temperature meter that provides accurate measurements of various light sources and their color temperature. The device connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing measurement results to be displayed in real-time in the free Datacolor LightColor Meter app (iOS and Android). This meter helps you adjust exposure and white balance correctly during the shooting phase, reducing post-processing and saving time.

Accurate measurement with a combination of light and color temperature

The LightColor Meter measures both light intensity and color temperature, giving a more precise picture of shooting conditions than light measurement alone. This is especially important for adjusting white balance so that images are not distorted in color tones.

Versatile uses for photographers and videographers

The device is ideal for photography, film production, and video shooting. It measures all types of light sources, such as continuous light and flash, and also supports high-speed sync flash measurement (HSS). Additionally, you can synchronize multiple meters simultaneously from up to 24 meters away.

Practical and wireless

The wireless Bluetooth 4.0 LE connection enables hands-free use, and the included magnetic mounts and ¼”-20 mount make positioning the device easier. The meter operates on two AAA batteries and is compatible with iOS 12.0 or later and Android 6.0 or later devices.

Additional features for professionals

The Datacolor LightColor Meter includes Profoto, LEE, and Rosco color filter libraries, allowing for more precise color corrections. The app also supports film shooting settings such as frame rate, shutter angle, and ND filter compensation.

Technical specifications

The device measures light intensity in the range of 1.0–1,000,000 lux and color temperature between 1,600–20,000 K. It also provides measurements of chromaticity, DUV value, and allows custom exposure profiles. The meter includes a PC Sync port for wired synchronization.

Usage and compatibility

The device operates on two AAA batteries and is compatible with most modern smartphones via Bluetooth 4.0. The app is available in multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, and French.

Features

• Measures light intensity (1.0–1,000,000 lux)
• Measures color temperature 1,600–20,000 K
• Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 LE connection
• Measures continuous light and flash (HSS and flash duration)
• Simultaneous use of multiple meters up to 24 meters away
• Profoto, LEE, and Rosco color filter libraries
• PC Sync port for wired synchronization
• Magnetic mounts and ¼”-20 mount
• Supported shooting settings: frame rate, shutter angle/speed, ND filter
• Operates on two AAA batteries
• Compatible with iOS 12.0+ and Android 6.0+ devices

Package contents

• Datacolor LightColor Meter device
• Two magnetic mounts
• Carrying case
• Two AAA batteries