Photographers and cinematographers cannot reliably compare continuous lights because manufacturers often omit standardized photometric data like lux at specific distances and color temperatures, instead using inconsistent or meaningless terminology.
Current product listings lack standardized, comparable photometric data (e.g., lux at 1m/3m/5m for 5600K/3200K with and without reflector). Instead, they use wattage, total lumens, and confusing mixed terms that are not recognized photometric quantities, making it difficult to predict real-world performance.
Workarounds Described
- Uses a lux meter to manually measure and compare lights themselves
Implied Software Gaps
- A centralized database where photographers can find and compare standardized photometric data for continuous lights.
LightSpec Verify
LightSpec Verify is a centralized database and comparison tool for continuous lighting equipment that standardizes photometric data submitted by manufacturers or measured by independent testers. It provides verified lux readings at specified distances, color temperatures, and modifiers, allowing photographers and cinematographers to make informed purchasing decisions without relying on inconsistent marketing specs.
- Standardized photometric test protocol for all lights
- Searchable database of lights with verified lux measurements at multiple distances and color temperatures
- Comparison tool to view multiple lights side-by-side
- User-submitted measurements with validation process
- Manufacturer data verification badge system
- Glossary of correct photometric terminology
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