The Keks KM02 Premium Light Meter – Black is a beautifully engineered digital light meter designed to bring modern exposure accuracy to classic film cameras. Building on the success of the original EM01, the KM02 introduces a more compact aluminium body, expanded customisation options and an intuitive OLED display, making it one of the most advanced shoe-mounted light meters available for analogue photography.
Whether you’re shooting a vintage rangefinder, mechanical SLR or medium format camera, the KM02 provides fast, reliable exposure readings while blending seamlessly with the timeless styling of classic cameras.
Premium CNC-machined aluminium construction
Elegant black finish complements classic cameras
Bright rear-mounted 0.91″ OLED display
Compact and lightweight design
Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority exposure modes
Single and Continuous metering modes
Save custom settings for up to three camera and lens combinations
Fully customisable aperture, shutter speed and ISO increments
Three interchangeable aluminium shoe mounts included
USB-C rechargeable battery with over 21 hours of operation
12-month warranty included
The KM02 has been designed to look as though it belongs on your favourite film camera.
Precision-machined from high-quality aluminium and finished in a sophisticated satin black, it combines modern technology with understated styling. Its compact dimensions and lightweight construction ensure it complements your camera without adding unnecessary bulk.
At just 29g, it’s light enough to leave mounted permanently while remaining almost unnoticeable during use.
The crisp 0.91-inch OLED display presents exposure information clearly and intuitively, making it easy to read in both bright daylight and low-light environments.
Choose between multiple display layouts to suit your preferred shooting style, with both Detailed and Standard display modes available.
Unlike traditional light meters, the KM02 is highly customisable to match your individual equipment.
You can configure:
Full, half or third-stop aperture increments
Full, half or third-stop shutter speed increments
Full, half or third-stop ISO increments
Maximum aperture values
Minimum aperture values
Maximum shutter speeds
Minimum shutter speeds
This prevents unnecessary settings from appearing and allows the meter to perfectly match your camera and lens combination.
If you regularly shoot with different film cameras or lenses, the KM02 makes switching between them effortless.
Save customised settings for up to three separate camera and lens combinations, allowing you to change equipment without having to reconfigure the light meter each time.
It’s an ideal feature for photographers who alternate between multiple analogue systems.
The KM02 supports both major exposure workflows.
Choose between:
Aperture Priority for controlling depth of field
Shutter Priority for controlling motion
Switching between modes is quick and intuitive, allowing you to adapt instantly to changing shooting conditions.
The KM02 offers two metering modes depending on your workflow.
Perfect for carefully composed images where one accurate exposure reading is all that’s needed.
Continuously updates exposure information in real time as lighting conditions change, making it ideal for street photography, documentary work and fast-moving subjects.
Included with the KM02 are three interchangeable aluminium shoe mounts, offering compatibility with a huge variety of vintage and modern cameras.
The meter also features five different mounting positions, allowing you to offset it to the left or right depending on your camera’s controls and viewfinder placement.
This flexibility ensures a comfortable fit across almost any camera fitted with a hot or cold shoe.
The integrated 220mAh rechargeable battery provides impressive endurance for extended shooting sessions.
A full charge takes approximately 2.5 hours and delivers:
Over 21 hours of continuous operation
USB-C charging for maximum convenience
Always-on display functionality
There’s no need to carry spare batteries, making it perfect for travel and everyday use.
The KM02 uses a 30 average reflected metering angle, closely matching the field of view of a standard 50mm lens.
Its extensive exposure range supports virtually every film stock and shooting situation.
Exposure specifications include:
ISO 6102400
Aperture range: F1.0 F128
Shutter speeds: 30 seconds 1/8000 second
Exposure compensation: 3 EV in 1/3-stop increments
EV range: 120
Whether you’re shooting slow black and white film, fast colour negative stock or long exposures, the KM02 delivers dependable exposure guidance.
Model: Keks KM02
Colour: Black
Construction: CNC-machined Aluminium
Display: 0.91″ OLED
Display Modes:
Detailed
Standard
Metering Angle: 30 Average Metering
Metering Modes:
Single Metering
Continuous Metering
Exposure Modes:
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
ISO Range: 6102400
Aperture Range: F1.0 F128
Shutter Speed Range: 30 sec 1/8000 sec
Exposure Compensation: 3 EV (1/3-stop)
EV Range: 120
Battery: 220mAh Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Charging Port: USB-C
Charging Time: Approximately 2.5 hours
Battery Life: Over 21 hours (Always-On Display)
Weight: 29g
Dimensions: 42 27 15.5mm
Mounting: Three interchangeable aluminium shoe mounts with five mounting positions
Warranty: 12 Months
The Keks KM02 Premium Light Meter – Black is an outstanding choice for film photographers who want professional-grade exposure accuracy in a beautifully crafted, compact package. With extensive customisation, multiple camera profiles, flexible mounting options and premium aluminium construction, it’s the perfect companion for everything from vintage rangefinders and mechanical SLRs to medium and large format cameras.
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