Its compact size is both instantly familiar and comfortable to use. Sekonic litemaster pro l478du light meter a beastly. There are many reasons why you might choose one phone over another, but the compatibility of your light meter should not be one of them. L398a discussion in miscellaneous equipment started by ektagraphic, aug 4, 2010. Hi everyone, i wanted to get some opinions on which type of light meter you prefer between the sekonic l478 vs the l758. I was looking to get another l208 but was wondering if there would be a reason to go with the l398a over the l208. I was looking to get another l208 but was wondering if there would be a reason to go with. For more information regarding the new sekonic l478drel and l478drpx, or for a full list of compatible units, visit sekonics website. Compare sekonic meters to find the best solution for your lighting meter needs.
In 2016, they were refreshed with the l478du and l478dru. This visual interface lends itself to a more intuitive workflow through the ability to adapt the meter to your own workflow and needs. Sekonic litemaster pro l478dru light meter for pocketwizard. Sekonic s litemaster pro l 478dr upx meter is the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meter. These meters are the worlds first and only dedicated color touchscreen light meters. The sekonic l478dr provides triggering or flash control for the entire pocketwizard wireless family dynalite, lumedyne, photogenic, and profoto incorporate the pocketwizard standard system alienbees, einstein, elinchrom, canon, nikon and white lightning flashes connected to pocketwizard controltl products are perfect match to the l478dr for. View online or download sekonic litemaster pro l478dr operating manual, startup manual. Sekonic litemaster pro l478dru light meter for pocketwizard system mfr. Sep 26, 2012 once loaded, the sekonic l 478dr d series can make incident and reflected light readings that are precisely tuned to the dynamic range of the profiled camera. For over 60 years, sekonic corporation has designed and manufactured the most innovative. Secure the radio receiver to the flash using hookandlooptype attachment tape or the threaded socket on the radio. The only meter with flash duration measurement, hss measurement and an increased 3. How can i translate 110th stops from my sekonic 758dr.
Youre probably familiar with light meters, which measure light output and display exposure settings for your camera. Sekonic litemaster pro l478dru light meter for pocketwizard system. Cinehd cine modes for todays hdslr and video cine cameras. Built in pocketwizard pocketwizard triggering and flash power setting wcontroltl radios. The l478drpx has a radio module and antenna built into the meter. Sekonic s new litemaster pro l 478dr meter is the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meter. Sekonic litemaster pro l478dr light meter lensauthority. Its actually just a small module that fits in a compartment on the back and they sell this module as an accessory they also sell spot metering modules as accessories for the 478. The digitalmaster l758dr offers four light meters in one. Litemaster pro l478d measuring instruments pdf manual download.
Built in elinchrom skyport skyport triggering and flash power setting control. The 758dr does have full control of all of the zones you may have set up, just cant make power adjustments from the meter. Sekonic product lineup l208 l398a l308s l308dc entry level light meter l478d l 478dr l358 discontinued middle class light meter l758d l758dr l758cine. A new meter specifically designed for todays digital cameras. Functionally, this light meter is in proper working order. Sekonic litemaster pro l478d operating manual pdf download. Effortlessly switch between hdslr and cine for exact exposure settings in exact. Sekonic l308s flashmate or sekonic l308dc digicinemate. In 1984, the sekonic l518 digipro x1 meter was used on board the nasa space shuttle.
Dec 06, 2012 the litemaster pro, the latest meter from sekonic comes in two models. Sekonic product lineup l208 l398a l308s l308dc entry level light meter l478d l478dr l358 discontinued middle class light meter l758d l758dr l758cine. On the sekonic 478, you can opt out of the pocket wizard radio and if you change your mind you can add it later. Sekonic l478du vs sekonic l478dru vs sekonic l478druel vs sekonic l478drupx. The differences between these models are mainly related to the triggering mechanism and the unit color. The sekonic l478d and l 478dr are highly unique and innovative light meters that offer the first ever color touchscreen interface to facilitate still and cine incident light as well as flash metering capabilities. Sekonic also made 8mm movie cameras and projectors in the 1960s, some of which were also sold under other names like hanimex, others under their own sekonic and elmatic brands. For warranty information about this product, please click here. Pretty much the ability to adjust shutter angle instead of shutter speed.
Weve covered light meters on this site a few times, but with a more advanced meter like the sekonic 758cine, you can actually set custom profiles for individual cameras and color profiles within those cameras. The l478drupx for phottix will provide wireless triggering and group control with phottixs range of strato ii compatible radio receivers and flash units. The l 478dr, which replaces the ubiquitous sekonic l358, is also the first ever light meter with touchscreenoperation. Sekonic litemaster pro l478druel series light meter 401475. Visit the litemaster pro l478dr and l478d minisite and see the future is just a finger touch away. These devices help photographers to measure several things, giving them accurate information about shutter speeds and other data. The following are the names of the buttons and parts on the l478d. Sekonic np finder 5 degree for l478dl478dr wex photo. The base model it the l478d while a radio trigger version is the l 478dr. I do like how the l478 has a more automated camera dynamic range profile software, as well as its ability to input lens nd and light nd into your readings and a cheaper price tag.
Narrow spot readings enable reading specific areas of a subject. New sekonic litemaster pro l478d and l478dr light meters. Sekonic litemaster pro l478dr operating manual pdf download. Sep 14, 2012 sekonic announces litemaster pro l478dr and l478d. Apr 29, 2014 the sekonic l 478dr is a very handy and capable little flashambient meter with a builtin pocketwizard transmitter. Dec 11, 2006 in all the time ive had my l508, i dont think that i have ever used the spot meter at anything other than one degree. The base model it the l478d while a radio trigger version is the l478dr.
View and download sekonic litemaster pro l478d operating manual online. The best allaround light meter is the sekonic l858, the sekonic is a perfect too for capturing exposures correctly the first time. The sekonic litemaster pro l478dr light meter the sekonic litemaster pro l478dr light meter is the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meter. Looking at our own analytics, we find the number of people who view using an iphone vs.
The downside is it does not have a spot meter and anything else. Sr3500 is the standard omr scanners of sekonic for scan small card to a4, letter legal applicable. It has an array of unique, musthave features for both motion and still story tellers. Hello guys my sekonic l208 was dunked under water so its time for a new meter. The sekonic l 478dr provides triggering or flash control for the entire pocketwizard wireless family dynalite, lumedyne, photogenic, and profoto incorporate the pocketwizard standard system alienbees, einstein, elinchrom, canon, nikon and white lightning flashes connected to pocketwizard controltl products are perfect match to the l 478dr for. Flash meters, multifunction, spot metering capability. The product concerned andor this manual may be subject to future changes without prior notification. Litemaster pro l 478dr measuring instruments pdf manual download. In 2016, they were refreshed with the l478du and l 478dr u. Its colorful display even makes it fun to use, once you get used to the touchscreen display. The 758dr is selling for the same price as the 558 at the moment. The l478 lightmaster pro is a series of exposures meters from sekonic released from 2012.
The sekonic l478dr is a very handy and capable little flashambient meter with a builtin pocketwizard transmitter. The sekonic np finder 5 degree for l478dl478dr provides both direct flash and ambient 5 degree reflectedlight, spot readings when used with the litemaster pro l478d and l478dr meters available separately. The litemaster pro, the latest meter from sekonic comes in two models. The l 478dr px has a radio module and antenna built into the meter. Sekonics litemaster pro l478drupx meter is the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meter. The sekonic litemaster pro l478dr is one of the newest offerings from the most trusted brand in light measurement. Operating manual litemaster pro l478 series sekonic.
Also maintaining a similar layout to past sekonic meters, there are two buttons located on both sides of the device. Please read the operating manual and safety precaution. The sekonic l478dr features remote flash power control of up to three. Many optional items gives more easy and effective to use. Sep 14, 2012 sekonic s new litemaster pro l478d meter is the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meter. L 478dr litemaster pro sekonic s new litemaster pro l 478dr meter is the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meter.
Its a perfect match to all elinchrom lights with build in skyport protocal. Control nikon, canon and select studio flashes with a touch of a finger full. For example, if you have one project shooting with a log profile and another shooting with a standard profile, its likely youll have more dynamic range with the log profile, and thus. Sekonic l 478dr l 478dr litemaster pro touch screen digital exposure meter for ambient and flash light. Ideal for all types of storytellers, the l478 series offers light measurement and control for photographers and filmmakers alike, plus additional wireless flash triggering and power control in the l478dr model. The standard l478d comes without any power control, which makes it the perfect choice for filmmakers. Sekonic light meters are invaluable camera tools for professional and amateur photographers. This video covers the sekonic lightmaster pro l478dr digital touchscreen light meter with built in radio trigger.
In all the time ive had my l508, i dont think that i have ever used the spot meter at anything other than one degree. Mar 24, 2017 the best allaround light meter is the sekonic l858, the sekonic is a perfect too for capturing exposures correctly the first time. It promises a wide range of functionality for both still and motion creatives and delivers with an intimidating at first array of modes and custom settings. Litemaster pro l 478dr a, litemaster pro l 478dr u. It uses a touchscreen instead of a psychical buttons and switches for a majority of the settings. Variations for elinchroms skyport radio triggering was released as. I like the selenium idea but is it accurate compared to a battery powered meter in low light situations. It measures flash, ambient, incident or reflected light, and will customize them to your camera or film type. Specscompare metersbuy nowphotographers measure flash durationits the first step in freezing fast moving subjects and the l478 is here to demystifyphotographers measure flash durationits the first step in freezing fast moving subjects and the l478 is here to.
Dts exposure profiling matches the meter to the performance of your camera requires separate sekonic or xrite exposure targets and 5degree finder for l478 precise exposure and lighting starts with precise, repeatable metering for filmmakers. L478dr litemaster pro sekonics new litemaster pro l478dr meter is the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meter. The aperture is shown always with a fraction and another number. Sekonic have released two new versions of their litemaster pro touch screen ambient and flash light meters now with phottix and elinchrom compatible wireless radio built inside the l478drupx for phottix will provide wireless triggering and group control with phottixs range of strato ii compatible radio receivers and flash units. May 04, 2016 sekonic l478du vs sekonic l 478dr u vs sekonic l 478dr uel vs sekonic l 478dr upx. Sekonic litemaster pro l478drupx light meter for phottix. Sekonics new litemaster pro l478d meter is the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meter. Sekonic have released two new versions of their litemaster pro touch screen ambient and flash light meters now with phottix and elinchrom compatible wireless radio built inside. Oct 03, 2012 looking at our own analytics, we find the number of people who view sekonic. Sekonic litemaster pro l478druel series light meter for. It promises a wide range of functionality for both still and motion creatives and delivers with an. The l478 lightmaster pro is a series of exposures meters from sekonic released from 2012 it uses a touchscreen instead of a psychical buttons and switches for a majority of the settings. Oct 23, 20 the sekonic litemaster pro l 478dr is one of the newest offerings from the most trusted brand in light measurement. Sekonic introduces the new litemaster pro series of touchscreen light control meters.
Ideal for all types of storytellers, the l478 series offers light measurement and control for photographers and filmmakers alike, plus additional wireless flash triggering and power control in the l478dr. View and download sekonic litemaster pro l 478dr operating manual online. The sekonic l478d and l478dr are highly unique and innovative light meters that offer the first ever color touchscreen interface to facilitate still and cine incident light as well as flash metering capabilities. Once loaded, the sekonic l478drd series can make incident and reflected light readings that are precisely tuned to the dynamic range of the profiled camera. The l478dr, which replaces the ubiquitous sekonic l358, is also the first ever light meter with touchscreenoperation. See sidebyside comparisons of specifications, ranges, and modes for up to three meters. Please read the operating manual and safety precaution carefully to fully understand the features of this product before use and keep it for future use. How to use l478drel series with elskyport system by. Sekonic l478dr l478dr litemaster pro touch screen digital exposure meter for ambient and flash light. The only meter with flash duration measurement, hss measurement and an increased 3 stops of sensitivity. Sekonic decided that the zoom function wasnt much use, so dropped it from the design of the 558. The main difference is that the r version has a built in pocket wizard to trigger photo strobes, in other words to a cinematographer.
Todays cameras are amazing, some having over100 autofocus sensors, iso sensitivity off the charts, and stunning frames per seconds and best thing is most of these simply work without much. It has an array of unique, musthave features for both still and motion story tellers. Sekonics new litemaster pro l478dr meter is the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meter. Color touchscreen lcd, flash analyzing function, filtration compensation mode, illuminanceluminance measurements, contrast. A wide range of inmeter adjustment as well as complete exposure data input is also possible using the graphic interface of the l478 meters. The sekonic l478dr features remote flash power control of up to three separate zones of lighting. Custom settings function section in the operating manual on the included. Sekonic announces elinchrom and phottix compatible flash. The new sekonic l758dr digitalmaster lightmeter gives you precision when it counts most. Custom camera profiles on your sekonic light meter with. Although the 478dr does allow for adjustments of the power range from the meter i have found that i rarely make adjustments once the flash units are set up and are in the manual mode 90% of the time.
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