ChromaPure Professional and Colorimetry Research CR-100 Colorimeter
There are two color analyzers that professionals and dedicated enthusiasts generally seek: a reference spectroradiometer for the last word in colorimetric accuracy and a professional quality colorimeter. Unfortunately, such devices are not cheap. The Photo Research and Minolta reference spectros start at about $15,000 and go up to near $30,000. The Klein K-10a, previously the only professional quality colorimeter on the market, retails at $7,000.
There is a new entry to the professional colorimeter market, the Colorimtry Research CR-100.
In our testing of the CR-100 we have found that it performs as well, and with respect to repeatability even better, than the Klein instrument. It does this at a significantly lower price.
The CR-100 is accurate enough to be used as a standalone color analyzer for professional applications. For the most demanding applications it can be profiled against a true reference spectroradiometer. Either way, its speed, low-light sensitivity, and repeatability are world-class.
Summary
The CR-100 is the most affordable professional colorimeter available. Just mount either on a tripod, facing towards the source, connect to ChromaPure Professional, and then use as you would any other color analyzer.
Specifications
Colorimetry Research CR-100 |
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| Wavelength Range | 380 – 780 nm |
| Luminance Range | 0.0002 fL to 1500 fL 0.0002 fL @ Signal to Noise Ratio > 10, 20 seconds exposure 0.001 fL @ Signal to Noise Ratio > 10, 0.5 second exposure 0.001 fL @ Signal to Noise Ratio > 100, 20 seconds exposure 1500 fL @ Signal to Noise Ratio > 8000, 1 second exposure |
| Luminance Accuracy | ± 2 % @ 0.1 fL, 0.4 second exposure |
| Luminance Repeatability | 0.2 % @ 0.1 fL, 0.4 second exposure 1.5 % @ 0.01 fL, 0.5 second exposure 1.5 % @ 0.001 fL, 20 seconds exposure |
| Chromaticity Accuracy | ± 0.0015 x, y @ 0.1 fL, 0.4 second exposure ± 0.0015 x, y @ 0.02 fL, 20 seconds exposure |
| Chromaticity Repeatability | 0.0005 x, y @ 0.1 fL, 0.4 second exposure 0.0005 x, y @ 0.02 fL, 20 seconds exposure |
| Polarization error: | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Synchronization frequencies: | 10 - 500 Hz (Custom Synchronization from 10 Hz to 10 KHz available) |
| Exposure Time Range: | 1 ms to 20 seconds |
| Power Requirements | 5V, 120 mA (600 mW) via USB 2.0 |
| Interface | USB 2.0, Ethernet |
| Weight / Mass | 12oz. (0.34 Kg.) |
Prices
Free Shipping with all CR-100 orders
| CR-100 with ChromaPure Professional software |
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| CR-100 standalone |
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| Add Cosine Receptor option |  $395 |