The Kenko (THK Photo Products) KCM-3100 Professional Color Meter reads both ambient and flash light. In photography, accuracy is what counts. When shooting in any kind of mixed lighting scenario, a good, reliable color meter is the only true and proven way to get accurate readings. In areas such as commercial, fashion and certainly architectural work, a color meter is a "must".

This meter is designed with a minimum of clutter and is very user-friendly. The large LCD readout combined with its variety of features make this meter a top contender.

The KCM-3100 has 3 display modes for displaying color temperature. Each mode is designed for a certain type of photography or filtering system. LB (Light Balancing) index is used to select the necessary amber or blue LB filter; The Mired difference between the specific photographic color temperature for the selected film type and the light source.

CC (Color-Correction) displays the Kodak filter number(s) of the necessary light-balancing filter(s) to make for easy selection of the required light balancing filter. Whereas the LB system uses amber or blue filters, the CC system uses magenta or green color compensating filters.

Finally, it displays color temperature in degrees Kelvin. This is a useful setting to determine filtration based on the light source and the spectral sensitivity of the film used.

Other benefits of this meter are its ability to read in either sync or non-sync mode, i.e. without a cord. It also has an "Analyzer Mode" for measurement of flash lighting only. Setting the shutter speed to "F", the meter will only read light from flash.

Finally, The KCM-3100 has 9 memory channels which can be custom set to specific lighting situations or individual film characteristics. By doing this, you can be pre-set for certain types of film or lighting set-ups.

Good meter for both still and cine work

3 types of displays for balancing light and filtration

"Analyzer Mode" for measuring flash light

9 memory channels for customizing individual preferences

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I thought Kodak went bankrupt. How old is this film and who makes it. Is it made in the USA ?

A: Kodak filled for Chapter 11 in 2012 to reorganization as a company. They emerged in 2013. In a press release from August 2013 they stated: Kodak noted that in addition to the commercial, packaging and functional printing and enterprise services businesses, it also continues to own and operate the Consumer Inkjet, Entertainment Imaging, Commercial Film and Specialty Chemicals businesses, given the companys expertise, capabilities and strong customer relationships in these markets, as well as their combined cash-generating capability. Kodak never stopped film production and all Kodak films sold as new are fresh and not within 6 months of its exp date.

Q: 2. Does the C-7000 have a spot-metering accessory for reading reflected light? (For calibrating color off cinema screens)

A: No, at least as of September 2021, there is no accessory for the Sekonic C-7000 SpectroMaster Color Meter Bundle Kit (B&H# SEC7000K) to use it for spot metering.

Q: 3. I just purchased this meter. So far so good, but it didn't come with the flat disk which I find so handy to evaluate contrast ratios. Its an accessory! And not available on B&H webstore. How can I order one? Thank you in advance for your answers.

A: The Kenko KFM200 Flat Diffuser for the KFM-1100 and 2100 Light Meters B&H # KEKFM200 would be compatible with your meter. https://bhpho.to/2L55LeQ

Q: 4. Is it Dx-coded?

A: yes,Kodak portra film is DX coded

Q: 5. Is this product VC (Vivid color) or NC (Natural color)? Can't find that info in the product photos or specs. Thanks!

A: kodak discontinued vc and nc portra films and now makes a neutral portra. in the end, if you're just going to be scanning it you could achieve the effect of either by raising or lowering saturation and tweaking curves.

Q: 6. Can the kfm-2200 meter directly to a Canon d7 or a markii?

A: No. It has no WiFi or NFC functions.

Q: 7. Does this unit have a data port that would allow it to interface to an external radio for remote sensing?

A: The Sekonic C-7000 SpectroMaster Color Meter Bundle Kit does not have a port for remote sensing via radio.

Q: 8. What's the diference between this and the C-800?

A: The Sekonic C-7000 Spectrometer Color Meter BH #SEC7000 is designed for industrial applications and the C-800 is designed for photo and video based work.

Q: 9. what it the film format and the length ?

A: This roll is the 828 format.

Q: 10. A spotmeter (reflected) workflow question based on speed and ease-of-use: does pushing the S/A/H button immediately give you a calculated reading, S or A or H, depending on what you had last requested (S or A or H) before taking new readings, without needing to use the Up/Down Dial? And so the Up/Down Dial is ONLY necessary when changing from A to S or A to H or S to H, etc.(?) So if you always want, let’s say, Shadow calculations, the function can be left at S and pushing the S/A/H button will always IMMEDIATELY give one the Shadow calculation without ever touching the Up/Down Dial.(?) Thanks.

A: I contacted the manufacturer concerning your inquiry. According to Kenko, yes, the workflow you describe above would work with the Kenko KFM-2200 Cine & Flash Meter.