Polaris Meters
POLARIS is a range of 3 professional exposure meters with world class features and matching performance. The POLARIS meters offers a host of features not available on other meters in the same price bracket, such as an oversized LCD display, multi flash capability and user preset program levels.

 

POLARIS

The Polaris Meter from Aspen of Japan is an uncomplicated flash and ambient meter with an easy to read oversized display showing exposure values with 1/10 stop accuracy. A sliding dome diffuser switches operation from incident to reflected measurement and calculations can be displayed showing shutter speeds, aperture values or EV as well as having a multiple flash calculation facility. The Polaris meter also has a custom calibration so that you can easily set the unit to your own preference depending on your camera or shooting style. Clip on accessories are also available separately to add the following features:

SpotView 10
The spotview 10 adds a viewfinder and 10 degree spot metering facility to your Polaris meter, making it one of the most competitively priced spot meters on the market.

Flat Diffuser
This flat diffuser clips onto the Polaris meter giving the facility to measure incident readings from directional lights to work out lighting ratios more accurately than with a dome diffuser or for flat artwork etc.

 

POLARIS 2

Upgraded version of Polaris Meter.
Includes backlit LCD display which can be turned
on and off at any time.

Flat Diffuser for Polaris 2
Clip-on flat diffuser accessory for more
directional incident readings.

Power Source: One AA 1.5V Battery.
Dimensions: 119x 63x 22mm. Weight: 94g

 

POLARIS DUAL 5

The Polaris Dual 5 meter from Japanese manufacturer Aspen offers unprecedented value for a meter with a built in 5 degree spot meter and a rotating viewfinder. Its uncomplicated operation and oversized backlit display give clear and precise readings to 1/10 accuracy for your subject measurement in Ambient (spot reflected reading or incident), Corded /Non corded flash (spot reflected reading or incident) as well as having a multiple flash calculation facility. This slim meter is supplied with an adapter for luminance readings and can also be calibrated to your own custom requirements depending on your camera and shooting style.

Polaris & Dual 5 Meter Specification
Polaris Meter
Polaris Dual 5
LCD Screen Size
Large
Large
Screen BackLight
x
Yes
Region of Manufacture
Japan
Japan
Corded Flash Measurement
Yes
Yes
Non Corded Flash Measurement
Yes
Yes
Ambient Measurement
Yes
Yes
5 Degree Spot measurement
Optional 10 Deg
Spot attachment
Yes
Built in Retractible Flat diffuser
Optional
Includes Dome
Adapter
Built in Dome Diffuser
Yes
Yes
Optical spot metering viewfinder
Optional
Yes
Swivel Head (Angle)
x
Yes
Shutter Priority Mode
Yes
Yes
EV Value Mode
Yes
Yes
Multi Flash Calculation
for a specific light source & F stop
Yes
Yes
Light Sensor
Silicone Photo Diode
Silicone Photo Diode
ISO Speeds
3 to 8000
3 to 8000
ISO increments
1/3 Stop
1/3 Stop
f stop range
f0.5 to f90.9
f0.5 to f90.9
f Stop Increments
1/10 stop
1/10 stop
Shutter speed range
60s to 1/8000s
60s to 1/8000s
Shutter speed increments
1/2 Stop
1/2 Stop
Flash Sync Speeds
1 to 1/500s
1 to 1/500s
Custom Calibration
+0.9 to -0.9 in 0.1 steps
+0.9 to -0.9 in 0.1 steps
Weight
94g
115g
Dimensions
119x63x22mm
119x63x22mm