Effortlessly switch between hdslr and cine for exact. Sekonic litemaster pro l478du light meter a beastly. Effortlessly switch between hdslr and cine for exact exposure settings in exact increments for both. Utilizing free software from sekonic and xrite, photographers can easily create an exposure profile of their cameras, calibrate their meters and make profiles that. Perfect exposure the sekonic litemaster pro l 478d dr meters can be calibrated to your cameras dynamic range and mid. The ease of use and the wide range of customization options, as well as its relatively long warranty period, make this digital light meter a top choice, despite of minor drawbacks such as the disposable batteries or the complexity of the connectivity. Sekonic litemaster pro l478d light meter and xrite 401478ccpp. Sekonic l478d litemaster pro light meter digital camera. If you attach your meter to your computer and then open the sekonic data transfer software you will see all of the profiles you have created as well as the camera default setting for the meter. Built in pocketwizard pocketwizard triggering and flash power setting wcontroltl radios. Well for once i can say i was lucky and the good luck is the subject of todays post the sekonic litemaster pro l 478druel exposure meter. The l478d can be quickly calibrated to your camera using sekonics data transfer software and either sekonic or xrite brand targets or by manually inputting. The l478d can be quickly calibrated to your camera using sekonics data transfer software and either sekonic or xrite brand targets or by.
Sekonic l478d lite master pro sekl478d light meters vistek. Now in the past you had to buy the expensive sekonic target, but since the new software they also support color checkers including the color checker passport from xrite which i use myself. Ive been reading a lot about the l 758cine and the l 478d. Sekonic litemaster pro l478druel exposure meter works. Page 1 litemaster pro l 478d l 478dr operating manual page 2 custom setting function in the data transfer software. The l 478dr, which replaces the ubiquitous sekonic l 358, is also the first ever light meter with touchscreenoperation. Sekonic litemaster pro l478du light meter demo vl camera. And the sekonic dts software is not setup well to work with those types of files.
The software will calculate the true top and bottom range of your particular camera, so you know exactly how bright an exposure you can go to and not clip off the highlights on your file, and how dark an exposure you can. And i can say that the calibration with the color checker passport went smooth and the result is accurate. Sekonic is bundling xrite colorchecker passport w sekonic gray balance card with sekonic litemaster pro l 478d and l 478dr meters. Settings are made by simply touching or sliding a finger over the screen. The l 478 series offer the following languages in the interface.
Whats in the boxsekonic l478d litemaster pro light meterstartup. Sekonic litemaster pro l 478d u light meter sekonic l 358 light meter searching for a new light meter lupa photography. It has an array of unique, musthave features for both still and motion story tellers. This video shows how i calibrate my sekonic l 758d light meter to my camera by creating a custom camera profile using the sekonic dts software. Dts data transfer software and usb driver sekonic meters. Operating manualdata transfer softwarecontents may be different. Sekonic l 308s vs sekonic l478d jan 19, 2016 hi, im about to purchase my first light meter which i believe it will help achieving better results in less time when shooting in studio.
How to calibrate a sekonic 758dr or any other digital light meter. About two years ago i purchased the standard model l 478 and it was a game changer for getting proper exposure of. 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. Both the 478d and 478dr come with 3year warranties. L 478d u for filmmakers cinehd cine modes for todays hdslr and video cine cameras.
Rent to own sekonic l858du speedmaster light meter. I updated the firmware and will probably calibrate my camera to it, but out of. Litemaster pro l 478drael measuring instruments pdf manual download. Refer to each l 478dr series, l 478drel series or l 478drpx series manual for specic radio operations.
Sekonic corporation 401478ccpp litemaster pro l478d with. Does not come with necessary equipment for calibration. Calibration is possible using sekonic s digital transfer software, which allows you to create highly accurate and personal exposure profiles for your specific cameras dynamic range. The l 478 meters can be quickly calibrated to your camera using sekonic s data transfer software and either sekonic or xrite brand targets or by manually inputting data to the dts program or on the meter itself. Sekonic litemaster pro l478d with xrite colorchecker. Does not come with a mini usb cord for software and firmware updates. Using any setting in auto mode will screw up the calibration procedure.
If you are having exposure problems, it is likely not due to the meter. In the software you can adjust any of the profiles you have created, add more or delete. Two ways to calibrate the using sekonic s dts version 3 software incidentonly calibration with sekonic s data transfer system enables creating exposure profiles for precise metering without need for additional accessories. Litemaster pro l 478drel, litemaster pro l 478druel. Using the sekonic l 758dr light meter and sekonic exposure target plus free data transfer software. Sekonic litemaster pro l478du light meter 401474 adorama.
Unless you know it is need of calibration, dont touch it. Its simply a rough idea of what your exposures will be. How to create a sekonic dts profile for your light meter video. Discontinued sekonic l 478d litemaster pro lightmeter. Also included with the sekonic l 858du speedmaster light meter are. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonic s affiliates. Control nikon, canon and select studio flashes with a touch of a finger full.
Sold by photo savings and ships from amazon fulfillment. I love photography, and even though i occasionally accept some assignments, it is not my main business. Sekonic litemaster pro l478d with xrite colorchecker passportwith sekonic gray balance card. Sekonic l478d litemaster pro light meter strobepro studio lighting.
The special sekonic gray balance card is necessary to make a reflected light measurement with the l478 accessory 5degree viewfinder needed for a full dts calibration. Small, compact and easy to use, the sekonic l 398a incorporates a batteryless amorphous photocell which enables you to take ambient light readings anywhere, anytime. New sekonic litemaster pro l478d and l478dr light meters. Sekonic l 758dr factory reset question started mar 20, 20. Is there a calibration that needs to be done for the meter to match the camera in terms of reading the 18% gray card. Litemaster pro l 478dru light meter for pocketwizard system. L 398a studio deluxe iii the sekonic l 398a studio deluxe iii has been a mainstay of working photographers and cinematographers for four decades running. The sekonic l 478d litemaster pro light meter will make a feature rich addition to your photography kit. Its compact size is both instantly familiar and comfortable to use. Hold iso1 and iso2, than push power to get to the incident calibration and put in a negative. Sekonic l 478d litemaster pro ce version aaa manganese batteries x2.
It was correctly calibrated by sekonic to 110th of a stop or better. Effortlessly switch between hdslr and cine for exact exposure settings in exact. It has the advantages of reading in both aperture and shutter priority and you can adjust the calibration if the meter readings dont match the actual exposure you get with your camera. Operating manual litemaster pro l478 series sekonic. The l478 meters can be quickly calibrated to your camera using sekonics data transfer software and either sekonic or xrite brand targets or by manually inputting data to the dts program or on the meter itself. I calibrated my light meter with my canon 5d mark iii for ambient light and created a profile using sekonic software. Sekonic 358 and 558 calibration in flash and studio lighting. Midwest photo sekonic litemaster pro l478du light meter. Sekonic bundles l478ddr with xrite colorchecker passport in. Two ways to calibrate the l478 meters using sekonics dts version 3 software incidentonly calibration of sekonics data transfer system. Operating manual and data transfer software sekonic 1 year warranty additional 2 years with registration. View online or download sekonic digitalmaster l 758dr operating manual. Sekonic s litemaster pro l 478drupx meter is the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meter.
Join joe brady as he demonstrates the tools you need to get perfect exposure and perfect color for every shot you take. The sekonic 758dr had a easy way to calibrate press both iso buttons and use the job wheel. The sekonic litemaster pro l 478dr is one of the newest offerings from the most trusted brand in light measurement. In that case i went to my sekonic l 558 for incident reading, turned off the meter. If you want to check out all of the features or an indepth view of all the menus, you can peek at the l 478d dr manual on sekonic s website here.
Looking for the latest firmware, software or manuals. So ive developed a three step system that allows me to use those log files and develop profiles that i feel accurately reflect how the camera performs. Sekonic litemaster pro l478dr light meter wse xrite. Knowing the dynamic range of your digital camera can help you get the best exposures possible. Both the l 478dr and l 478d are fully firmware upgradeable and use sekonic s breakthrough data transfer software dts system that automates meter calibration to the camera in use. The l478d can be quickly calibrated to your camera using sekonics data transfer software and either sekonic or xrite brand targets. The l 478d can be quickly calibrated to your camera using sekonic s data transfer software and either sekonic or xrite brand targets or by manually inputting data to the dts program or on the meter itself.
To use this software, you will need to install it onto your computer and connect it to l 478d l 478dr via a usb cable. Sunny 16 was never meant to be a truly accurate exposure method. View and download sekonic litemaster pro l 478drael startup manual online. This special edition of the passport incorporates a sekonic gray balance card to enable l 478 reflectedlight meter calibration using sekonic s data transfer software. These profiles are made using either the sekonic exposure profile target ii or xrite colorchecker and processing the results using the data transfer software.
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