🌱 Digital Light Meters AP-8801C: Precise Plant Light Measurement from 0.1~400,000 Lux, Extendable Detector, Data Hold, Lux/FC Selection Review

This is the first light meter I have used. The readings are in lux, but I assumed they also converted to footcandles or help me find exposure settings for photography. However, I don't see a way to simply do this. The device itself looks as advertised. You can remove the measuring head from the housing by sliding it to the side. It is attached to the body with a cable. You can compare how bright different areas are to each other if that helps. I'm just disappointed that it's no longer useful…

I wanted so badly to love this meter but it just didn't work right. The physical equipment is really good. The ability to remove the light sensor from the body is excellent. You can use it for one-handed use, but you can also place the sensor on top of the selfie stick to move it away from your body if you're taking more sensitive readings and don't want your body shadowed. The user interface was unwieldy at best (and that's generous). I understand Americans should have been metric decades ago,

Disclaimer: I received this product for free through Vine. This is my first light meter. It is ideal for objectively determining the incident light intensity under various conditions. His statement seems very consistent, but I cannot judge its accuracy. This is a great little tool for determining the light output of lamps and lightbulbs and determining if the room is really dark or if you just have poor eyesight. It's not that useful for photography as it doesn't convert LUX or foot candles…