Accurately measure the quality of your lights with this Gossen MAVOSPEC LITE Miniature Spectrometer SEO Titlefrom Gossen. This spectrometer uses incident metering to measure light from 10-100,000 lux as well as in the visible light spectrum of 380-780nm. Also, it works with a variety of different types of lighting, including LEDs, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and natural daylight. It offers a variety of measurement options as well, including CRI, CCT, peak wavelength, and chromaticity. The device is optimized for one-handed operation and has a 2.1" color 320 x 240 TFT display for viewing and changing settings. It can save readings to an included 4GB microSD card using a CSV format and runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Additionally, it has a USB port for firmware updates.

Incident Metering; Spectrometer    Measures LEDs, Halogen, Daylight, & More    Ranges: 10-100,000 lux & 380-780nm    CRI, CCT, Peak Wavelength, Color Purity    2.1" Color 320 x 240 TFT Display    4GB microSD Card; Saves CSV Format Data    Runs on Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack    USB Port for Firmware Updates

Measuring range of 10-100,000 lux

Spectral power distribution measurements of light between 380-780nm

Measures chromaticity and color coordinates with CIE 1931 [x,y], CIE 1960 [u,v], CIE 1976 [u',v'], and display of the CIE standard color table with zoom

Can measure correlated color temperature as well as color rendering index Ra, as well as R1 through R15 values

Temperature sensor will help compensate for measurement changes throughout a wide temperature range

One-handed operation is made easy with a ring controller and keys alongside a 2.1" color TFT display

USB port for data transfer from the included 4GB microSD card as well as for future firmware updates

Can run for 8 hours continuously on a single charged battery or from an AC adapter

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Sekonic released C800-U. I'm wondering the difference or upgrade?

A: They are changing all model numbers to include where the warranty is offered. The one with U in the end has warranty in the USA. These older options that have no letter at the end of the model number still have warranty in the USA though.

Q: 2. How much is calibration? How often is it required?

A: Gossen recommends a calibration interval of 12 to 24 months, depending on the operating conditions of the measuring device. Unfortunately we do not offer any calibration services. The recalibration takes place in the GOSSEN light laboratory on a checked and monitored optical bench. You would need to contact Gossen directly for recalibration.

Q: 3. Can Gossen MAVOSPEC measures flash light?

A: Hi,The Mavospec cannot measure flash light in a proper way, due to the long integration time. However it's capable of providing spectral data for the flash light.Normally when measuring flash light, the aim is to set a proper exposure for the cameras. For this, the Mavospec is useless.For this purpose, use e. g. a Seconic exposure meter.Tore

Q: 4. Is this meter also a light meter measuring incident and spot?

A: The main function of this meter is to measure color, but it can also provide readings in foot candles.

Q: 5. Does this meter have a function to allow the user to walk away from the device and record the highest light level?

A: In order that we may further assist you, please write telling us more about what you wish to to. prophoto@bhphoto.com.

Q: 6. Since this is a Color Meter only, do you know of a model that has both an exposure and color meter functionality in one small device? I think both the C-800 and C-700 series are color meter alone. I need both in one unit and in a rugged body unlike Lumu and other attachments.

A: I'm sorry, no, there isn't a color meter & exposure meter in one.

Q: 7. What is its Lux Resolution?

A: The Sekonic SPECTROMETER C-800 can read lux 1 to 200,000.

Q: 8. To calibrate digital cinema projectors I need a color meter that reads reflected light: is there a spot attachment for the C-800?

A: There is no spot attachment. This is designed as an incident meter. Though if you took a reflective reading, at close range off of a color neutral surface it should work.

Q: 9. Thank you for the informative video. Sekonic C-800: How to add new memory data to an existing Memory Title other than the last one in use? All new memory data seems to end on the last Memory Title in use regardless of the selection on the Memory Title folder. Selecting and/or Recalling a Memory Title doesn't work. F/W 20-11-11. The answer to this is not in User Manual. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

A: For assistance with your inquiry concerning the Sekonic C-800 SpectroMaster Color Meter, I would recommend to contact Sekonic's Technical Support Department directly by e-mailing them at support@sekonic.com. You may also contact the manufacturer directly by phone by calling them at (914) 592-4156 during the business week, Monday ~ Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Time.

Q: 10. How much is calibration? How often is it required?

A: This meter comes fully calibrated from the factory and does not require calibration on a regular basis.