Colour Measurement with Video Cameras: A Breakthrough in Colorimetry

In the world of colour measurement, an interesting development is under way: the use of video cameras as instruments for measuring colours. Although video cameras have existed for decades, their role in colour measurement has long been limited. Thanks to recent technical advances, however, this approach now offers exciting new possibilities. The Advantages of Video Cameras Video cameras offer several advantages over traditional colorimeters: Contactless Measurement: An important advantage is that video cameras can measure colours without making contact with the surface being measured. This makes them ideal for situations where direct contact measurement is impractical or undesirable. Simultaneous Multiple Colour Measurement: Video cameras can measure several colours at the same time, which significantly increases their efficiency compared to traditional instruments that measure one colour at a time. The Challenge of Stability A major challenge in using v…