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The World First Digital and Film Compatible |
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| Fig. 1 Film sensitivity |
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| Fig. 2 Digital sensitivity |
| The PRODIGI COLOR C-500R (Wireless Triggering) and C-500 can measure and display the color temperature and compensation values (LB/CC index or filter numbers) by simply selecting digital *1 or film sensitive mode.
The above fig. 1(Film sensitivity) and fig.2 (Digital sensitivity) show the differences between the color response of film as compared to digital capture.
Offering both film and digital color sensitivity response and proper color corrections, all in one color meter enables today's photographer to easily maintain color accuracy as their shooting needs change.
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PRODIGI COLOR C-500 series is designed based on the color response of the human eye, which is how digital cameras are engineered. |
The PRODIGI COLOR C-500 series offers color measurement accuracy demanded by professional’s metering challenging light sources such as HMI or fluorescent lights. It provides consistent and accurate measurements and color corrections values for both film and digital cameras, something that traditional colors meter could never achieve. |
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In addition, the Prodigi Color C-500/C-500R includes the ability to measure illuminance either in Lux or Foot-Candle measurements.
The PRODIGI COLOR C-500 series incorporates four-color sensors, a Red sensor for digital response (Rd), a Red sensor for film response (Rf), a Green sensor (G) and a Blue sensor (B). By using a simulated spectrum *2 (patent pending), Sekonic has created a selectable Digital or Film mode in the PRODIGI COLOR.
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Simulated spectrum (patent pending) is a Sekonic software solution that emulates the blue and green channel color response for both digital and film. | |
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Digital White Balance vs. Film White Balance |
| The images below were photographed under the same color temperature of light source, however one was measured in digital mode and the other in film mode. |
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| This image was photographed with a digital camera set to the color temperature setting for film. (The image has a slight red cast). |
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This image was photographed with a digital camera set to the color temperature setting for digital. (The image has neutral whites). | |
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Wireless Radio Triggering Mode (C-500R only) |
The PRODIGI COLOR C-500R is the first color meter to include a built-in radio transmitter module. Color temperature measurements of electronic flash units can be made by triggering the flash wirelessly from up to 100 feet away. The built-in transmitter is compatible with PocketWizard®*3 radio triggering systems, as well as the PocketWizard Wireless Freedom partners (Profoto, Dyna-lite, Photogenic, Norman and Lumedyne with built-in PocketWizard radio technology). The Wireless Radio Triggering Mode offers 32 digital coded channels (1-32) and four Quad-Triggering Zones.For details
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The Prodigi Color C-500R incorporates PocketWizard radio technology produced by LPA Design Burlington, VT | |
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Large LCD screen displays the appropriate data for the selected mode
PRODIGI COLOR C-500R/C-500 provide not only the measured values such as color temperature or illuminance but also the compensated values necessary for correct color reproduction such as LB/CC filter number numbers (selectable from Kodak, LEE or Fujifilm) and LC/CC index compensation on the LCD screen. |
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LB/CC Filter Numbers Display |
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The color temperature is shown as Kelvin value (unit:K). The Kelvin displayed value is based on the selected mode, film or digital.
*The color temperature in digital mode is an approximate value to the industrial chromameter. |
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LB/CC filter numbers (Kodak, LEE or Fujifilm selectable in custom setting) are directly displayed to show the compensation differences between the actual light source and the desirable color temperature.
<NOTE> Due to the characteristics of digital sensors, there might be a possibility of exceeding the limits of color correction using filters. |
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Illuminance Measurement |
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LB/CC index is shown as unit of MK-1 or daMK-1 (with/without decimal point), selectable in custom setting, to compensate the difference between the actual light sources and desirable color temperature.
*“MK-1 (per mega Kelvin)” is defined and based on the International System of Units (SI), and equivalent to the traditional unit of “Mired”. “daMK-1(deca per mega Kelvin)” is a unit of one tens of MK-1. |
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Illuminance is measured by using the G (Green) sensor. Lux (lx) or Foot-Candle (FC) measurement values are selectable in the custom settings mode. The measured values are the same in either Digital or film mode. | |
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Memory(M) Function
This function offers a convenient way to check the consistence or uniformity of the light sources.
After taking an initial measurement to establish a standard value, it is possible to compare the differences between the standard measured value and the new measured value in every display mode. |
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Preset White Balance / Color Compensation Function
| The Preset Values are store correction values that automatically calculate and compensate the measure valued when activated. If the indicated compensation value does not produce the desired or expected color reproduction than it will be necessary to modify the filter compensation values. |
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Auto Backlight Function
| The automatic backlight LCD activates in low light conditions (under EV6 or 160 LUX) such as a studio. |
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Swivel Light Receiving Head
| Swivel head (rotated 270 degrees) enables you to read LCD screen while pointing the heads towards the light source. |
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Convenient Readily AA Batteries
Two convenient AA dry cell or rechargeable batteries can be used as the power source.
Dry cell: Alkaline, Manganese, Lithium and Nickel Rechargeable: NiCd and NiH |
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User Friendly Design
| The PRODIGI COLOR has been designed with a sensible key configuration. Using less buttons and switches, the C-500R/C-500 uses Sekonic´s popular Jog wheel and key action for quick and easy operation. |
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