Dec 08, 2015 adam, ive tried several of those apps and for some reason many seem to be called variations of the same like lightmeter, light meter, light meter, lightmeter, lightmeter etc. Lumu labs have announced the long awaited lumu power, flash metering version of their popular original iphone incident light meter attachment. Looking for the best smartphone light meter app film. Apr 05, 2020 the lumu light meter app is a powerful app more likely suited to professionals. Lumu labs future goals are to make the lumu power compatible with wifi enabled flash units, like the broncolor siros and elinchrom skyport systems. Lumu power is the first light metering hardware which combines color temperature, illuminance, spot, ambient and flash exposure metering functionality. Looking for the best smartphone light meter app sign in.
The team behind the lumu smartphone light meter has launched a kickstarter campaign to fund the production of lumu power, their next generation device which in addition to ambient light levels is now also capable of measuring flash exposure and color temperature. Lumu labs claims that what makes lumu stand out in comparison to other, cheaper, smartphoneattachable light meters, is a mix of quality and features. Jul 23, 2017 as i always have my phone on me this means i always have a light meter with me too. Its effectively the lumisphere actual reader that plugs into your phone much like a squareader does, and combines with its software to turn your phone into an elegant, easy to use interfaced light meter.
It works with apple devices running ios 6 or higher, as well as select android phones, via a free app. Oct 14, 2014 the lumu has two parts the measurement diode, which comes with a small leather pouch and neck lanyard, and the app which turns your phone into a light meter. Lumer power transforms your ios device into a professional color and light meter. The rest is just programming to read the signals from the sensor. As i always have my phone on me this means i always have a light meter with me too. For full detail please see the lumu power kickstarter campaign. In comparison to the rest of these apps, its actually pretty basic, but even it offers some cool features. Most are simple and several have been difficult to use with a very small finder window and fiddly controls. Professional light intensity lux meter that measures illumination levels in lux.
Lumu power light meter for iphone and ios hypebeast. If youre not regularly using a light meter, lumu might show you. Now a new product that plugs into the iphones lightning port aims to replace. The app works as a reflective light meter free to download or can be combined with lumu power hardware for professional flash and. It is just as accurate and useful when it comes to measuring light, but swaps out the now dated 3.
Its a shame that apple decided to hide the lux from the light meter they use to detect your face. The lumu light meter is currently available for ios 5. Your iphone can become your best friend and photography assistant lumu power will allow it to be just that. In low light the incident meter works down to 1 ev iso 100 with my phone sensitivity depends on the model. Anyone who uses a light meter knows they are a very important piece of gear. Lumu power is the next generation of light meters and it has so much more to offer. An accurate photographic light meter for incident light and color temperature metering. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10 mobile, windows phone 8. Lux meter is a simple light meter for measuring illuminances by using the light sensor of your device. Nov 30, 2015 the team behind the lumu smartphone light meter has launched a kickstarter campaign to fund the production of lumu power, their next generation device which in addition to ambient light levels is now also capable of measuring flash exposure and color temperature. Lumu labs also provide a software developer kit so that more iphone apps can incorporate the lumu power meter as well. Apr 19, 2014 you can now use your windows phone device as a lux meter thanks to a new app that has just released called luxometer. Lock in an accurate exposure with the exceptionally portable lumu light meter, a simple module that connects directly to your ios device via the 3.
Sep 16, 2014 with anyone who wants a reliable, accurate, ambient light meter without the big price tag of fullfeatured professional units. The lumu power ios light meter is so accurate it is will. Nfs covered the announcement of this piece of gear here in 2015, and i ordered one as soon as i heard of it. If you have an iphone and can stomach the cost, the lumu is supposed to be excellent and very accurate. Oct 20, 2017 the lumu power is a strong followup to the original meter. Lumu power converts your iphone to a color meter, exposure. Since the inception of lumu power, we have spent a lot of time trying to make our light meter app as simple, selfexplanatory and intuitive as possible. It uses a diffusion dome to turn your phone s front camera into a incident light meter. Lumu light meter for ios devices silver shutter shop. Lumu labs is raising funds for lumu bringing light meter to the 21st century on kickstarter.
Build quality with a cnc milled high grade aluminum housing, the lumu. Aug 07, 2015 to measure light strength with a light meter, i put lumu on top of the dslr, and got 12000 for the shutter. Luxi luxi for all light meter attachment for mobile. Jul 18, 2017 heres how the lumu power light and color meter and app performed on a oneshot music video. Even in a digital age, i find that a huge advantage as i can quickly take a reading and instantly know what sort. For more information on the lumu iphone light meter, please visit the lumu kickstarter page. If you dont need all the features of a professional light meter, however, a smartphone with an affordable attachment can do the job admirably. Looking for the best smartphone light meter app film forum. While im able to describe the process, the reality is much more than that. Because its so small and convenient, you can always have it with you. A popular photography accessory, luxi for all works with phones and tablets.
Measure light with luxometer for windows phone windows. In order for this meter to be exact you need to perform calibration. Announced on kickstarter earlier this week and already having surpassed its funding goal several times over, the new lumu power is an attachment for your iphone. Nokia camera app as lightmeter for film camera hi, sorry i posted this before in the wrong forum lumia hardware so maybe an admin can remove that post. Heres how the lumu power light and color meter and app performed on a oneshot music video. The little gizmo itself plugs into the headphone jack, drawing power from the jack, and using it to run its circuits. It has a fastresponse silicon photo diode and true colour sensor in one package. Lumu is the light meter for the iphone and android. Loved by thousands of photographers, cinematographers and lighting professionals. Jul 29, 2014 when compared to the readings on my kenko light meter the lumu iphone app shows a value about half a stop lower than the light meter. To measure light strength with a light meter, i put lumu on top of the dslr, and got 12000 for the shutter. But the companys latest product takes metering to the next level by adding color to the equation.
The light, exposure, flash and color temperature meter for your iphone. Use the standalone app as a reflective light meter or use it in combination with lumu power hardware for professional flash and color temperature measurements. This allows users to utilize their smartphone or tablet as a light meter for their cameras. Lumu power is an easytouse digital incident color and light meter that works seamlessly with the free lumu app to deliver color temperature, illuminance, spot, ambient, and flash. May 28, 2016 in low light the incident meter works down to 1 ev iso 100 with my phone sensitivity depends on the model. Nowhere near external devices such as the lumu but 1 ev translates to 14s at f1. It has both a fastresponse silicon photo diode and true colour sensor in a package the size of a big marble. Dec 02, 2015 there are several great iphone apps and attachments that turn the device into a light meter, including a previous entry from lumu. The lumu power is a strong followup to the original meter. Lumu power flash light meter for iphone flash havoc. It features direct reading in lux or fc and also displays the measured light color temperature in degrees kelvin k.
Lumu power is a powerful light meter for iphone which can measure color temperature, white balance, flash and ambient exposure. How i use lumu power light meter for iphone youtube. The lumu power light meter sensor is half a sphere with a stainless. The iphone democratized photography and disrupted the video and camera industry. Lumu labs has started a kickstarter campaign for their newest light meter. Also, light color measurement requires device with an rgb light sensor. Luxi for all turns your smartphone into a pro quality light meter. Make fun of the windows phone all you want but it has a built in light meter that is just as accurate as my incident meter.
Lumu, is a companyproduct that brings light metering to your smartphone. If you want to unleash the full powers of the app, its gonna cost you. The first version of the lumu power manual is here. First, you can meter through the front camera or the back camera. The lumu power light meter is a hardware sensor combined with an ios app. Turn your cellphone into a light meter redshark news. On android, esdevices luxi free offers the same functionality as on ios, though as is often the case compatibility with a specific droid can be iffy. There are several great iphone apps and attachments that turn the device into a light meter, including a previous entry from lumu. With anyone who wants a reliable, accurate, ambient light meter without the big price tag of fullfeatured professional units. I have recalibrated the kenko light meter, and i can confirm that the lumu meter is very accurate.
So look in your app store and pick the one that works for you. Multi metering was 1800 one direct sun light and one reflection from balcony concrete. Really, its just the sensor thats going to be custom. Its now also possible to disable the automatic lock screen. When compared to the readings on my kenko light meter the lumu iphone app shows a value about half a stop lower than the light meter. Lumu asked lighting rumors to evaluate their latest version, lumu power, which has flash and color metering. A light dome for your smartphone luxi for all is a small slipon attachment for your smartphone. It is just as accurate and useful when it comes to measuring light, but swaps out the.
Best light meter apps in 2020 that actually work 7 ios. You can now use your windows phone device as a lux meter thanks to a new app that has just released called luxometer. Nov 28, 2014 the lumu light meter is a great example for this. Lumu smartphone light meter app updated with reflective. The tiny device plugs into the headphone socket and, with the help of the dedicated lumu app, turns your smartphone into a fullyfledged light meter that can help enhance your understanding of a scenes lighting situation. Jul 17, 2017 the lumu power light meter is a hardware sensor combined with an ios app. In any case the lumu light meter app even has a setting to calibrate the meter in case it is off. Its designers are currently looking for funding on kickstarter.
By securely sliding onto any mobile device or case up to 12 thick, the luxi for all light meter attachment functions as a diffusion dome for the frontfacing camera in order to receive accurate light measurements when used with the luxi mobile app for ios and android. The lumu power light meter sensor is half a sphere with a stainless steel housing and polycarbonate lexan diffusers. The light metering tool for every great image maker. According to the kickstarter page, they plan to make an android version as well, but more testing is required. I got really excited by the new nokia camera app on my lumia 920 as i thought i would be able to use it as a light meter for my film cameras an anachrophilic hobby of mine. It is regularly updated, based on your questions and suggestions. Hardware from the film era, now available for the ig generation. The lumu has two parts the measurement diode, which comes with a small leather pouch and neck lanyard, and the app which turns your phone into a light meter. Just download the free app and you are ready to go. Jun 17, 20 lumu labs claims that what makes lumu stand out in comparison to other, cheaper, smartphoneattachable light meters, is a mix of quality and features. While there is a free version, which will work for most. Lumu power meters light, flash and color temperature.
It measures brightness or illuminance using the builtin light sensor. Epic 4g touch shows only the top half of the ui, so i could calibrate the app but not use it. The lumu power light and color meter can measure color temperature, illuminance, spot, ambient, and flash exposure via an app on your ios device. And the lumu power are available to purchase now from lumus already well funded kickstarter campaign, with shipping expected around june 2016. Lumu smartphone light meter app updated with reflective mode. Use the standalone app as a reflective light meter or plug in your lumu power for professional light and colour temperature measurements. The lumu light meter app is a powerful app more likely suited to professionals. Lumu bringing light meter to the 21st century kickstarter. Lumu power lets your iphone double as a powerful light meter. Nokia camera app as lightmeter for film camera microsoft. The current offering by lumu labs is great because the tiny form factor allowed me to carry the. Even in a digital age, i find that a huge advantage as i can quickly. Pocket light meter is a free, very popular app produced by nuwaste studios. Slovenias lumulabs is a small operation that develops the lumu power light meter, a hardware sensor combined with an ios app.