The Polaris
Dual 5 includes both a 5 degree spot metering ability and rotating
receptor head - and a backlight LCD display. An important feature when
taking readings in a little or no light or when using flash in a studio
setting.
Polaris - Digital Reflected, Incident and Flash Light
Meter is a professional exposure meter with world class features and
performance.
Polaris
has the functions and micrprocessor-driven accuracy you expect, plus
some additional conveniences you might not, like an oversized LCD
display, multi flash capability and user preset program levels. More
features and a lower price makes Polaris unbeatable value.
Features
Oversized
LCD display shows all the data and functions clearly and easily, even
at full arm's length. Large 'analog' scale for easy fractional
measurements.
Custom Program Level Function lets you
personalize your meter to match your style of shooting. Adjust the
meter level or return to standard levels with the touch of a button.
Eight
additional shutter speeds available to match the sync speed of
virtually any camera. No guessing or searching for a shutter speed
close to the sync speed for your camera.
Multi flash feature makes it simple to calculate how many times the flash must be fired to achieved a desired f/ stop.
Backlight LCD display
5 degree spot metering w/ a rotating receptor head
Specifications
Reception Methods: Incident, reflected light, flash and ambient (including EV) measurements.
Cord or non cord operations.
Receptor Element: Rotating
Measuring Modes: Ambient and flash (cord, cordless) - incident and reflected (35 degrees). 5 degree spot
metering
Measuring Range (ISO 100): Ambient EV 1 EV 19.9 at ISO/100, Flash f/2 f/90.9
Display Readout: Backlit Digital LCD
ISO Range: ISO 3 to 8000 in 1/3 increments
F-Stop Display Range: f/0.5 to f/90
Exposure value (EV) Range: EV -4 to 26, Ambient: 1-19.9; Flash: f/2-90.9
Shutter Speed - Ambient: 60 sec. to 1/8000 sec.plus 5 most useful speeds
Shutter Speed - Flash: 1 sec. to 1/500 sec. plus 8 most useful types.
Exposure Calculating Function:+0.9 EV in 1/10 stop increments
Multiple Flash: Fire flash once and shows multiple f / No. from 2 to 9 flashes
Power: One AA 1.5V battery
Dimensions: 63 x 20 x 118mm WDH
Weight: 3.3 oz.
Notes & Special Features: Auto Power Off
Sync Terminal: Standard PC outlet for flash cord