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