Sekonic C-800-U SpectroMaster Color Meter

Key Features
- Measures LED, HMI, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Natural Light and Flash, from 380 to 780nm
- Wide measurement range of Color Temperature (1,600 to 40,000K)
- Illuminance (1 to 200,000lx in ambient light, 20 to 20,500lxs in flash light)
- Conforms to Class A of JIS C 1609-1: 2006 as Illuminance meter class
- Expanded Color Rendering Properties (CRI, SSI, TLCI, TLMF, TM-30-18)
- Extended Color Control Parameters (Hue/Saturation, CIE 1931 x, y chromaticity coordinate)
- Convenient Display Modes for photo/cinematography such as Multiple Lights and White Balance Correction
overview
The Sekonic SpectroMaster C-800 is a full-spectrum color meter that can precisely measure every kind of light including LED HMI Fluorescent and electronic flash. Its high-resolution measuring system featuring CMOS sensor enables capturing spikes in light source output to provide unsurpassed color measurement accuracy. Different than any spectrometer today the C-800's direct display of values for major light source and lens filter brands simplifies correcting and modifying light color for cleaner recording and faster post process.
The New C-800 has CRI, TLCI, TLMF, TM-30-18, and CRI. Currently, the only meter to have SSI (Spectral Similarity Index) developed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science and Technology Council. Now you can compare and score lights based upon their spectral similarity.
With the C-800 matching the new generation of RGB, RGBW and RGBAW LED's has never been easier. The meter will give you any lights (x, y) values to measure precise chromaticity coordinates, and you can measure Hue and Saturation to get the best match from any RGB LEDs. Now matching your LEDs to any available light source, gelled or not, can now be done in seconds.
The enhancements to the new C-800 show the commitment and importance of end-user input and compatibility with new and growing trends in the color control industry. The new Spectromaster C-800 will give filmmakers and photographers increased confidence with lights to render true to life skin tones and realistic color, as well as match lights better than any other meter on the market. The C-800 will empower you to light better.
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detailed specifications
| Power | 1.5V x 2 (AA battery), USB bus-power |
physical specifications
| Dimensions | 7.20'' X 2.90'' X 1.10'' |
light meter specifications
| Sensor | CMOS linear image sensor |
| Measuring System | Spectro Meter Incident light: Swivel head |
| Measuring Modes Ambient Light | Ambient light |
| Measuring Modes Flash | Cordless, Cord-in (PC) |
| Color Measuring Mode (Display Mode) | Text mode, Spectrum mode, Spectrum comparison mode, CRI mode, CRI comparison mode, TM-30 mode, SSI mode, TLCI/TLMF modem Filter mode (lighting and camera filter), Multi Lights mode, White Balance Correction mode |
| Measuring Range (ISO 100) Ambient Incident Light | 1 to 200,000 lx<br> 0.09 to 18,600 fc |
| Spectral Wavelength Range | 380nm to 780nm |
| Weight | 0.51 lbs / 0.23 kg |
| Monitor Size | 4.3" color dot matrix touch panel LCD |
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