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MERGING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF IMAGE MAKERS The gap between still and motion image capture has narrowed considerably, and so has lighting and the ability to control it. Now both still and motion shooters are faced with the choices and challenges of conventional and emerging light sources. With the many sophisticated and versatile cameras available today, a new generation of image capture professionals has entered the field.
SPECTROMASTER THE WORLD’S FIRST* STAND-ALONE SPECTROMETER THAT MEASURES EVERY LIGHT PLUS WIRELESS FLASH C-700/C-700R The C-700 series takes a quantum leap forward in color control technology for today’s photographers. With a touch of your finger you can select ambient or flash color temperature measurement with just the filter compensation value you need. Balancing multiple light sources for clean neutral lighting has never been so quick and accurate.
SPECTROMASTER C-700/C-700R CMOS Linear Image Sensor: The heart of the C-700 series SpectroMaster is the CMOS Linear sensor. It starts with the carefully designed and manufactured light diffusion receptor, which evenly distributes the light on to the internal sensor. A fiber optic internal rod tunnels the captured light passing it through Infrared cutting filters and heat-absorption glass to avoid any aberrations during the actual measurement and evaluation process.
SPECTROMASTER Various Display Modes with Intuitive Color Touch Screen C-700/C-700R The C-700’s 4.3” large color touch dot-matrix screen displays various modes and functions in a logical and intuitive layout. The main selection screen displays the quick icons for the following Display Modes.
SPECTROMASTER C-700/C-700R Expanded Measurement and Compensation Values The C-700 series SpectroMaster offers a wide selection of measuring values and various compensation solutions. Access to these values can be quickly selected by a tap of your finger on the appropriate icon. No.
SPECTROMASTER C-700/C-700R Other Functions Up to 99 readings can be memorized (pic 1). Contrast Function to show the difference between standard value and currently being measured value (pic 2). Dark calibration can be done by turning the Light Selection Ring to set to the dark calibration position or perform it from Setting menu without a cap to cover the light receiving section (pic 3). Two AA batteries or rechargeable batteries conveniently provide portable power (pic 4).
EDUCATIONAL SECTION What is Color Temperature? Color temperature is a way of describing the color of a light source in a numeric value. It is usually expressed as either warm (yellowish) or cool (bluish), and measured in Kelvin (K). Color temperatures over 5,000K are called cool colors (bluish white). Clear blue skies, electronic flash and certain continuous light sources are examples of ‘cool’ blue light.
EDUCATIONAL Are all light sources the same color temperature? SECTION As explained earlier, the color temperature of a light source is based on how it compares to a heated object such as a filament from a light bulb (black body radiator). As this object heats up at some point it will get hot enough to begin to glow. As it gets hotter, its glowing color will change, moving from deep reds up to super-hot white.
EDUCATIONAL SECTION Color correcting and Light Balancing filters Light Balancing filters are placed in front of light sources to adjust their color temperature. CTO (Color Temperature Orange) filters will lower cooler (bluish light) color temperature light sources such as flash, HMI’s, florescent or LED lights and provide warmer tones. CTB (Color Temperature Blue) filters will raise warmer (yellowish light) color temperatures light sources such as tungsten or natural lights providing cooler tones.
EDUCATIONAL Where is color temperature important? SECTION Color temperature is important when it comes to accurate representation of art on display in a gallery, commercial lighting for studio portraits, cinematography, advertising, and industrial manufacturing of products. It is critical in medical facilities that require accurate color temperature to diagnose health issues as well as surgical procedures.
Synchro Cord (Optional Accessory) : This is a five-meter long cord with three plugs to connect with flash, light meter, and camera. Cord has two male connectors and one female one. One of the male connectors has the lock function not to easily come off.
