L-478DR LiteMaster Pro
Overview
Sekonic's new LITEMASTER PRO L-478DR meter is the world's first touch-screen-operated light meter. It has an array of unique, must-have features for both still and motion story tellers. Its compact size is both instantly familiar and comfortable to use. The large LCD (2.7") displays ambient, flash, cine and a host of other information in a clear and understandable way. Settings are made by simply touching or sliding a finger over the screen.
The L-478DR can be quickly calibrated to your camera using Sekonic's Data Transfer software and either Sekonic or X-Rite Brand targets or by manually inputting data to the DTS program or on the meter itself.
Keeping pace with wireless advancements, the L-478DR comes complete with exclusive PocketWizard ControlTL technology which combines light measurement and flash power control providing amazing control in your hand.
The L-478DR has a built-in radio module and antenna inside the meter. These cannot be changed after purchase. For example, the radio frequency is either FCC & IC (344MHz) or CE (433MHz).
The L-478 series offer the following languages in the interface: Japanese, English and Chinese. Depending on the country where the meter is purchased, the language is fixed and cannot be changed by the user.
Features
For Still Photographers
- Full featured Ambient-Flash modes including new T-F mode. Measure, compare, and mix ambient and flash displayed on a color, touch screen for beautiful, controlled, results.
- DTS Exposure Profiling matches the meter to the performance of your camera (requires separate Sekonic or X-rite exposure targets and 5-degree finder for L-478). Precise exposure and lighting starts with precise, repeatable metering.
For Filmmakers
- Cine/HD Cine modes for today's HDSLR and Video Cine cameras. Effortlessly switch between HDSLR and Cine for exact exposure settings in exact increments for both.
- Infinite frame rate and shutter angle selection. Create special settings for special applications. Video cine cameras are becoming boundless. Metering should be too.
- Unique, light-source filtration compensation mode. Finally, precise control lighting using industry standard CTO/CTB/ND types at the touch of a finger.
- Illumination measurement and extended ISO range. Lighting design and exposure in a single tool. ISO and exposure settings to match today's digital cameras.
Wireless Triggering
- PocketWizard triggering and Flash Power Setting w/ControlTL radios. Control Nikon, Canon and select studio flashes with a touch of a finger.
L-478DR LiteMaster Pro - Technical Specifications
| Type: |
Digital exposure meter for ambient and flash light |
| Receptor Head: |
Rotating Domed Head 90 to the right, 180 to the left, Retractable for Contrast Reading |
| Light Receiving Method: |
Incident light and reflected light |
| Receptor Incident Light: |
Dome retracts for contrast readings |
| Receptor Reflected Light: |
5 Viewfinder (Separate Accessory) |
| Light Receptor Element: |
2-Silicon photo diodes (incident and reflected) |
Measuring Range and Modes
| Measuring Modes Ambient Light: |
- TF Priority
- HD Cine - Shutter priority metering, FPS (Frame Rate Priority) metering, Lux/FC
- Cine - FPS (Frame Rate Priority) metering, Shutter Angle setting, Lux/FC
- Simple brightness measurement (foot-lambert, cd/m2
- Simple illumination measurement (lux, foot-candle)
- Aperture priority metering
- EV metering
- Shutter priority metering
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| Measuring Modes Flash: |
- Measurement using the included wireless flash radio triggering system (cumulative and non-cumulative)
- Without synchro cord (cumulative and non-cumulative)
- With synchro cord (cumulative and non-cumulative)
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| Measuring Range (ISO 100) Ambient Light: |
- Incident light EV-2 to EV 22.9
- Reflected light EV3 to EV 19.9 (requires accessory sold separately) |
| Measuring Range (ISO 100) Flash: |
- Incident Light f/1.0 to f/128.9
- Reflected Light f/2.8 to f/128.9 (requires accessory sold separately) |
| Measuring Range Illuminance: |
0.63 to 2000000lux - 0.10 to 180000FC |
| Measuring Range Brightness: |
1 to 980000 cd/m2 - 0.29 to 290000 foot lamberts |
Display Range and Modes
| Display Range Film Speed: |
ISO 3 to 409600 (in 1/3 steps) |
| Display Range Shutter Speeds Ambient: |
30 min to 1/64,000 sec. (in 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) plus 1/200, 1/400 |
| Display Range Shutter Speeds Flash: |
30 min to 1/1000 sec. (in 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) plus 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, 1/200, 1/400 |
| Display Range Aperture: |
f/0.5 to f/161.2 (in 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) |
Other
| Battery(Power): |
(2) Type AAA 1.5V Battery Alkaline, Manganese, Lithium, NiCad, NiMH, nickel types |
