Lacto'- what type of pH probe is it? ..long, skinny metal type you stick in the soil? Unless it's an Accurate 8 with a much more robust probe and better accuracy, it's a dubious reading,.. A8 is an inexpensive way to test directly, which can't be beat by any run-off method, period,... Do you have a pH meter for liquids? What does you tap water test at, and do you know the ppm or EC of it (hardness, aka CaCO3 content basically)... an inexpensive TDS meter is also a very handy tool to have around,...
..here's that link to an improved run-off testing and calculation method, if needed-(
https://www.autoflower.org/threads/...-for-run-off-testing-and-ph-estimation.41733/ )
... yes, normal lighting is critical for good diagnostics! color of leaves, dead tissue are all clues, and HID/LED lighting is lousy for this,...get fresh pics when you can mate!