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Colour mastery made simple The Datacolor Lightcolor Meter and Spyder Photo Video Kit have both been nominated in the Photography News Awards, and it’s easy to see why
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Getting colour right has always been one of the most challenging parts of image-making. For photographers and filmmakers alike, mismatched lighting and uncalibrated monitors can undo hours of hard work. It’s not enough to attempt to fix things post-shoot. Accuracy has to start at capture and stay consistent through to delivery. This is where Datacolor steps in with two award-nominated tools: the all-new Lightcolor Meter and upgraded Spyder Photo Video Kit. Together, they form a workflow that gives you complete confidence in what you’re shooting and how it will be seen.
lighting settings. That means no more guesswork when mixing daylight, flash, LEDs and even household lights. The built-in filter library has Rosco, Lee and Profoto gels, which makes balancing and correcting quick and intuitive. If you need 5600K, you’ll know instantly whether you’re really hitting it or if a softbox has shifted the colour. The free companion app on iOS and Android connects via Bluetooth, offering full control in both stills and video modes. The rugged, three-sided body runs on AAA batteries, with a mounting plate for stands or tripods. Its integrated dome can be recessed for directional readings, and it slips easily into a bag or pocket. Once you start measuring your light, you’ll quickly see how much time and frustration it saves. And, crucially, how much cleaner your images look straight out of camera. Trust the screen Perfect light and exposure is just the first step. If your monitor doesn’t show you true colour, everything falls apart. That’s where the Spyder Photo Video Kit comes in.
Take control of the light Once a staple in everyone’s kit bag,
At its heart is the Spyder Pro calibrator, now tuned for the latest displays including OLED, mini-LED and Apple Liquid Retina XDR. It ensures accurate colour, contrast and shadow detail, and supports video and cinema targets for filmmakers. Set-up is quick. Just run the software, hang the Spyder on your display and follow the guide. Within minutes, your monitor will be showing colours you know you can trust. Multi-screen set-ups can also be matched, ensuring consistency. The kit goes further with its included Spyder Cube, for white balance and contrast on set, and a Spyder Checkr Video chart to unify colour across different cameras and lenses. Stills shooters also get photo cards for easy Raw correction. All of this packs neatly into an aluminium case for easy transport. This isn’t just about making your work look good on your computer, but ensuring it looks right everywhere – in print, on a cinema screen or on a phone. Reassurance of a calibrated workflow is priceless. A complete solution With the Lightcolor Meter controlling light at the source and the Spyder Photo Video Kit locking in colour through post, Datacolor provides seamless ways to safeguard your creative intent. For anyone who cares about precision, these aren’t just accessories – they’re essentials. With Datacolor in your bag and on your desk, what you see really is what you get. The Datacolor Spyder Photo Video Kit and Lightcolor Meter are nominated for best colour management solution, as they revolutionise workflows and make your images better. Head to photographynews. co.uk to put in your vote for them!
COLOUR TOOLKIT The Lightcolor Meter (above) and Spyder kit (below) ensure your colours come out perfectly every time
handheld light meters lost popularity with the rise of digital cameras. But Datacolor’s Lightcolor Meter changes that, as it’s not only compact, affordable and designed for today’s hybrid workflows, it does far more than traditional meters ever could. As well as exposure, it measures colour temperature and green/magenta shift, giving you serious control over your
Together, they form a workflow
that gives you complete confidence in shooting
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