Sekonic Exposure Profile Target II

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The profile is pricey but when included with the analysis software, it's well worth the money. You can establish it as your primary reference and then compare other gray sources like WhizBal to it an set any exposure compensation needed. I was able to calibrate several cameras and save their profiles in the meter itself. Correct exposure is then so close to Photoshop CS5 that virtually any basic adjustments are unnecessary. You can still make style changes for high and low key lighting but you're making it from a standard gray scale. Panel chips 24 and 25 were reversed on my profile but B&H exchanged it without an issue and paid for the shipping.

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1/6 stops scale is really nice...it works fine when you use a wf monitor.

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To calibrate different lense with the camera

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The exposure profile target II is a must for anyone using a Sekonic 758 light meter. It helps create a very accurate profile for your camera system which can be entered into your meter for improved exposure. This is particularly helpful for me because while I am a huge fan of digital photography, I do not care for the computer editing side of it. Getting the exposure right the first time saves me time and adds to my overall enjoyment of digital photography. I only give it 4 stars due to its high cost.

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Geesh, this thing is pricey, but it makes calibration a snap.

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The target enables you to calibrate the Sekonic 758D[R] meter for specific cameras and lenses by making only three exposures (as metered, three stops over, and three stops under). The end result is that the meter readings will accurately reflect how the camera actually responds, and the EV or f-stop scale on the meter will show the actual range of the camera. The software allows tweaking what you consider to be appropriate highlights and shadows, and you can add the three-exposure calibrations for several ISO settings.

For most people it is probably good enough to do a few tests with a grey card and then adjust the meter's ISO or correction factor. (200 in the camera may correspond to 120 in the meter, for example.) And it does not take very long to learn what kind of range your camera has. (2.5 stops over the midtone and 3 stops under the midtone, for example.) But if you want this information to be "programmed into" your Sekonic, using their targets is the most practical approach. Version II of the target significantly reduces the number of exposures necessary to do the job.

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If you get Sekonic L 758DR and you want to profile your camera Dynamic Range, you are looking to spend 160$ for a piece of paper that is NOT durable. Make sure NO hand oil print, No humidity and NO bending, I'm really disappointed by the quality of it compare to X-Rite Color Checker Passport and its price 130$.
I live in Canada and cost for returning this is not worth it , I feel betrayed by Seckonic, target card should be included in L 785DR package not something you buy separately.

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This is a great product and it works perfect but it has one major flaw. It's to darn expensive. That said it's not a perfect 5 star but close. I would still 2 thumbs up and recommend it to all.

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For calibration of my Nikon D3 SLRs with the 758 meter. Tried with small available targets, but was not large enough to allow the software with the unit to work properly.

Easy to use. Setup similar to any target calibration - controlled light.

The unit is a bit pricey when you have already made the investment in the meter, but the results are work it.

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Required for creating camera profiles for the L-758DR. Should be included with the meter.

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First make sure you read the instructions that come with the software for the Sekonic light meter as each step is very important. The profiling software works fine on windows 7 but Sekonic have not yet updated the software driver for OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard. I am told that it is coming soon.
The chart has an 18% gray on one side for setting the white balance and the profile chart on the other. Once you have set the custom white balance all you have to do is take two light meter readings and thee bracketed shots. Th images are then imported into the software and you have your camera lens profile.
Easy as!

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Law of supply and demand: One supplier of a good product, the price goes up.

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The target II is much easier to use than I because you only need to take 3 test shots. Packaged well and easy to store. Big gray card too.

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I purchased this product to use with my Sekonic L-758DR as I wanted to get the most accurate readings possible with my equipment. The target is made of quality material including a plastic like housing and precision calibrated grey panels. It is obvious that significant effort has gone into the manufacture and design of this product. Do not be fooled, this not a cheap piece of cardboard, it is made to last for years with proper use. Calibration was somewhat tedious for me as I had trouble finding an area with balanced lighting to take the test shots. If you are calibrating outside the best time of day is midday where the sun is fairly static. Once the bracketed exposures were taken , the sekonic software produced accurate profiles for my camera. Overall I am pleased with my albeit expensive purchase.

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very high priced but worth it. i wish that the target was included with the 758 dr. since you must have it to use all the features of the meter.

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Works as expected, should be included with the meter. After the calibration my meter is absolutely accurate.

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Version II is much easier to use than the first one!

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I tried to use the original Sekonic Target to calibrate my L-758DR meter. What an ordeal! I gave up. Too many exposures to take, too much to do. It was a good idea gone wrong!

With Version 2 of the software (free download) and Target II it took me about 15 minutes to calibrate one body for both ambient and flash, over two ISOs. Much much better!

I only wish Sekonic had gotten it right the first time, or had offered those of us who bought Target I an upgrade path instead of buying a whole new target.