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Kenko KCM-3100 Color Meter

Kenko KCM-3100 Color Meter

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stock due: 28/04/2024 ETA: 28/04/2024
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  • Flash Light Readings
  • Flash Reading With Sync Cord
  • Flash Reading Without Sync Cord
  • Analyzer Mode for Flash Light Measurements Only
  • Useful Shutter Speed Range
Brand: Kenko   |    Code: 080753
APN: 4961607807538   |    Supplier Code: 080753 Supplier Description: KENKO KCM-3100 LIGHT METER COL

Knowing the color temperature before taking a photograph saves you time and money.

Ambient Light Readings

First set the appropriate film type, choose the display mode and memory channel (if present). Set the Mode switch to "AMBI", then simply aim the meter’s light receptor at the scene and press the measurement button. Measurement readings will be calculated and appear in the almost immediately and color temperature measurements will be taken as long as the measurement button is held down. The KCM-3100’s measuring range for ambient light is EV 3 to 16.3 using ISO 100.

Three Display Modes

1. LB (Light Balancing) and CC (Color Compensating) Indexes - The LB index is used to select the right amber or blue LB filter needed to balance a light source. Its measurement is the mired difference between the photographic color temperature specified for the selected film type and the temperature of the light source. The CC index is the value of the required magenta or green colored CC filter.

2. Filter Number and CC Index - The Kodak Wrattan light balancing filter number (or numbers) needed, display directly in the LCD to make easy selection of amber or blue LB filter (s). The CC index is the value of the required magenta or green colored CC filter.

3. Photographic Color Temperature - The photographic color temperature of the light source is measured in degrees Kelvin and determined according to the spectral sensitivity of color films.

Nine memory channels for customizing the meter to your working style

Film and lighting equipment manufacturers all claim that their products are balanced to “daylight” (5500K) or “tungsten” (3400K or 3200K). However, their testing is performed in laboratories under highly controlled conditions. We live and photograph in the real word. CCD and CMOS sensors from different manufactures read and interpret color differently. Film from different manufacturers render color differently. Different batches of the same film render color differently. Different lighting equipment renders color differently. The quality and age of that equipment is also a factor. The sun cannot even be relied upon, rarely shines at a perfect (5500K) and can vary widely depending on time of day, weather and pollution in the air.

The KCM-3100s nine memory channels make coping with these challenges much more simple. Once you determine the correct filt ration for the film or equipment being used you can simply enter the difference between your filt ration and the meter reading into the meter’s memory. The meter will adjust all future reading accordingly.

Flash Light Readings

First set the appropriate film type and choose the display mode. Set flash range selctor switch to Hi or Lo depending on the output of the flash unit (s), set the shutter speed to be used (from 1 sec. to 1/500 sec.). The total flash measurement range is from f/2.8 to f/180 at ISO 100.

Flash Reading With Sync Cord

For Sync Cord setting, set the mode selector switch to"CORD" and connect the flash sync-cord to the Sync Terminal in the front of the KCM-3100, Then a temperature reading can be taken by simply pressing the Measurement button on the side of the meter. The flash will then fire, a measurement will be taken and the measurement reading will appear in the LCD display.

Flash Reading Without Sync Cord

When using a non-cord flash set-up, set the mode selector switch to "NON.C." Pressing the measurement button sets the meter in stand-by mode. When the flash is fired manually, a measurement will be taken and the measurement reading will appear in the LCD display.

Analyzer Mode for Flash Light Measurements Only

By setting the shutter speed to "F", the KCM-3100 will only display measurement readings for the light from a flash.

Useful Shutter Speed Range

A selectable range of shutter speeds from 1 full second down to a fast 1/500 of a second set in full stops for flash measurement. Lighting for Flash photography usually is made up of a combination of flash and ambient light. The KCM-3100 measures the "mixed" lighting at the selected shutter speed. After measurement the shutter speed set in the meter can be changed which effectively changes the ratio of ambient light to flash. The meter will automatically recalculate the results and display the new reading for the new shutter speed.

 

Measuring System Three-color hand-held digital color meter for color photography; Determines photographic color temperature of light sources, and filtration required
Measuring Modes
  • AMBI: Ambient light
  • CORD: Flash with sync cord
  • NON-CORD: Flash without sync cord
    Measuring Range:
  • Ambient light: EV 3.0 to 16.3
  • Flash: F/2.8 to 180 in two ranges
Receptor Head Incident-light reading
Incident- flat diffuser
Rotating receptor head 90° right/180° left
3 Silicon photocells filtered red, green, blue sensitivities
Aperture/Shutter Priority Aperture and Shutter
Display Readout LCD type
Display Ranges:
  • LB index: -500 to 500 mireds
  • LB filter: No. 80A ~ 80D to 85D -81EF
  • CC index: 200M to 200G
ISO Range Not Specified by Manufacturer
f/Stop Display Range Flash: f/2.8 to 180 in two ranges
Shutter Speed - Ambient 1/500 sec. to 1 sec. in 1-stop increments
Shutter Speed - Flash 1/500 sec. to 1 sec. (in 1-stop increments)
EV Range (ISO-100) Ambient light: EV 3.0 to 16.3
Cine Speeds Not Applicable
Exposure Memory 9 channels
Shadow/Highlight Calculation Not Applicable
Brightness Difference Not Applicable
Flash to Ambient Ratio Not Applicable
Multiple Flash Not Specified by Manufacturer
Power Source Two "AA" Alkaline dry-cell batteries (not included)
Operating Temperature Range: 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C)
Weight 6.0 oz (200g) without battery
Dimensions 2.75 x 6.7 x 1.1" (70 x 170 x 28mm) (WxHxD)
  • Kenko KCM-3100 Professional Color Temperature Meter
  • Neck Strap
  • Case

OVERVIEW

Knowing the color temperature before taking a photograph saves you time and money.

Ambient Light Readings

First set the appropriate film type, choose the display mode and memory channel (if present). Set the Mode switch to "AMBI", then simply aim the meter’s light receptor at the scene and press the measurement button. Measurement readings will be calculated and appear in the almost immediately and color temperature measurements will be taken as long as the measurement button is held down. The KCM-3100’s measuring range for ambient light is EV 3 to 16.3 using ISO 100.

Three Display Modes

1. LB (Light Balancing) and CC (Color Compensating) Indexes - The LB index is used to select the right amber or blue LB filter needed to balance a light source. Its measurement is the mired difference between the photographic color temperature specified for the selected film type and the temperature of the light source. The CC index is the value of the required magenta or green colored CC filter.

2. Filter Number and CC Index - The Kodak Wrattan light balancing filter number (or numbers) needed, display directly in the LCD to make easy selection of amber or blue LB filter (s). The CC index is the value of the required magenta or green colored CC filter.

3. Photographic Color Temperature - The photographic color temperature of the light source is measured in degrees Kelvin and determined according to the spectral sensitivity of color films.

Nine memory channels for customizing the meter to your working style

Film and lighting equipment manufacturers all claim that their products are balanced to “daylight” (5500K) or “tungsten” (3400K or 3200K). However, their testing is performed in laboratories under highly controlled conditions. We live and photograph in the real word. CCD and CMOS sensors from different manufactures read and interpret color differently. Film from different manufacturers render color differently. Different batches of the same film render color differently. Different lighting equipment renders color differently. The quality and age of that equipment is also a factor. The sun cannot even be relied upon, rarely shines at a perfect (5500K) and can vary widely depending on time of day, weather and pollution in the air.

The KCM-3100s nine memory channels make coping with these challenges much more simple. Once you determine the correct filt ration for the film or equipment being used you can simply enter the difference between your filt ration and the meter reading into the meter’s memory. The meter will adjust all future reading accordingly.

Flash Light Readings

First set the appropriate film type and choose the display mode. Set flash range selctor switch to Hi or Lo depending on the output of the flash unit (s), set the shutter speed to be used (from 1 sec. to 1/500 sec.). The total flash measurement range is from f/2.8 to f/180 at ISO 100.

Flash Reading With Sync Cord

For Sync Cord setting, set the mode selector switch to"CORD" and connect the flash sync-cord to the Sync Terminal in the front of the KCM-3100, Then a temperature reading can be taken by simply pressing the Measurement button on the side of the meter. The flash will then fire, a measurement will be taken and the measurement reading will appear in the LCD display.

Flash Reading Without Sync Cord

When using a non-cord flash set-up, set the mode selector switch to "NON.C." Pressing the measurement button sets the meter in stand-by mode. When the flash is fired manually, a measurement will be taken and the measurement reading will appear in the LCD display.

Analyzer Mode for Flash Light Measurements Only

By setting the shutter speed to "F", the KCM-3100 will only display measurement readings for the light from a flash.

Useful Shutter Speed Range

A selectable range of shutter speeds from 1 full second down to a fast 1/500 of a second set in full stops for flash measurement. Lighting for Flash photography usually is made up of a combination of flash and ambient light. The KCM-3100 measures the "mixed" lighting at the selected shutter speed. After measurement the shutter speed set in the meter can be changed which effectively changes the ratio of ambient light to flash. The meter will automatically recalculate the results and display the new reading for the new shutter speed.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Measuring System Three-color hand-held digital color meter for color photography; Determines photographic color temperature of light sources, and filtration required
Measuring Modes
  • AMBI: Ambient light
  • CORD: Flash with sync cord
  • NON-CORD: Flash without sync cord
    Measuring Range:
  • Ambient light: EV 3.0 to 16.3
  • Flash: F/2.8 to 180 in two ranges
Receptor Head Incident-light reading
Incident- flat diffuser
Rotating receptor head 90° right/180° left
3 Silicon photocells filtered red, green, blue sensitivities
Aperture/Shutter Priority Aperture and Shutter
Display Readout LCD type
Display Ranges:
  • LB index: -500 to 500 mireds
  • LB filter: No. 80A ~ 80D to 85D -81EF
  • CC index: 200M to 200G
ISO Range Not Specified by Manufacturer
f/Stop Display Range Flash: f/2.8 to 180 in two ranges
Shutter Speed - Ambient 1/500 sec. to 1 sec. in 1-stop increments
Shutter Speed - Flash 1/500 sec. to 1 sec. (in 1-stop increments)
EV Range (ISO-100) Ambient light: EV 3.0 to 16.3
Cine Speeds Not Applicable
Exposure Memory 9 channels
Shadow/Highlight Calculation Not Applicable
Brightness Difference Not Applicable
Flash to Ambient Ratio Not Applicable
Multiple Flash Not Specified by Manufacturer
Power Source Two "AA" Alkaline dry-cell batteries (not included)
Operating Temperature Range: 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C)
Weight 6.0 oz (200g) without battery
Dimensions 2.75 x 6.7 x 1.1" (70 x 170 x 28mm) (WxHxD)

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  • Kenko KCM-3100 Professional Color Temperature Meter
  • Neck Strap
  • Case
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