Datasheet

One press display button
for easy readout of all important information
Color Temperature Display (in Kelvin)
The color temperature is displayed for human visual response in Digital Mode or
the spectral response for photographic color film in Film Mode.
LB/CC Index Display
The LB (Light Balancing) in MK
-1
(Per Mega Kelvin equivalent to Mired) and
CC (Color Compensation) Index correspond to light source filtration systems.
This simplifies the selection of amber (CTO) or blue (CTB) filtration as well as the
amount of magenta or green (CC) filtration needed to balance the color of the
lights you are using.
LB/CC Filter Number Display
Used primarily for film applications, the amount of lens filtration needed is directly
indicated in both LB (Light Balancing) and CC (Color Compensation) filter values.
The display can be adjusted to read out in KODAK Wratten, LEE or FUJIFILM filter
systems in the custom setting MENU.
Illuminance Measurement
The brightness of continuous light sources is displayed in foot candles (FC) or LUX
(lx). Illuminance measurement is especially useful for cinematography, videography,
theatrical and other applications that require precise control of light source brightness.
Preset White Balance / Color Compensation Function
Nineteen presets enable adjusting display values to compensate for differences in
film types, light sources, digital sensors, or personal preference. An eight-character
readout on the display allows creating custom naming for easy identification of the
compensation value.
Memory (Δ) Function
A simple way to observe differences in light source color or brightness is with the
C-500’s memory function. Simply take a reference reading and press the memory
(Δ) button. Then press the measuring button and measure any other light source to
see the difference in color (Kelvin or filtration) or brightness (foot-candle or Lux).
Custom Settings
Shutter speed steps (Full, 1/3 step or 1/2 step) .
Target color temperature increments (100K, or 10MK .
−1
Step)
LB index display step (1MK .
−1
, 1daMK
−1
step, w/o decimal point, 1daMK
−1
step
with decimal point)
LB filter number display (Kodak/LEE or Fujifilm) .
Automatic power off setting (5, 10, or 20 minutes, or no turn off) .
Illuminance measurement mode (No display, either FC or lx, both FC and lx) .
Color Temperature
LB/CC Index
LB/CC Filter Number
Illuminance Measurement
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Memory (Δ) Function
Color Difference
Preset White Balance / Color Compensation
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