1. instruments used to measure the sensitivity of photographic materials to light
Usage: photography; technical

Examples

• The photography lab used sensitometers to test film emulsion quality.
• Sensitometers help determine proper exposure settings for different film types.
• The manufacturer calibrated their sensitometers before testing the new photographic paper.
• Professional photographers rely on sensitometers to ensure consistent results.
• The darkroom technician checked the sensitometers daily for accuracy.