Equipped with a large and intuitive 2.7" color touchscreen LCD and now featuring built-in radio flash power control and triggering for the 2.4 GHz Elinchrom EL Skyport wireless system, the LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-EL Series Light Meter from Sekonic will make incident metering for ambient and flash light super simple. The major ability of this system enables complete control of the flash's power in 0.1-step increments. Along with this, the 20-channel system has separate selection between 4 groups with measured values maintained for ratio determination. Users will also be able to control modeling lamp power as well as set ALL groups at once.
Notable for the L-478 light meter series is the large color touchscreen, which allows for fast control over settings for both ambient and flash metering. The meter is quite capable as well, able to function within a range of -2 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100. And, for the current crop of hybrid shooters this model expands on its standard stills functions with two distinct video modes: Cine and HD Cine. These settings give access to frame rate selection from 1-1,000 fps as well as shutter angle settings from 1-358° as well as ISO 850 for Canon cinema cameras.
Guaranteeing the best possible performance is a suite of functions and features that will ensure users have the best tools available to them. Among these is a flash analyzing function that uses ambient and flash simultaneously to allow for shooters to dial in their preferred mix. Also, using the included Data Transfer Software users will be able to do Exposure Profiling for their camera by using the optional 5° viewfinder, showing dynamic range limits and knowing that you will have an accurate exposure. Alongside this is a Filtration Compensation Mode that allows for the meter to account for filter factor, which can now be done at up to 12 EV for landscape shooters using high-density ND filters. Other features include a contrast function for comparing brightness, a memory mode for 8 readings, and illuminance or luminance measurement.
Ask Our Experts800.606.6969
Hello, Log InAccount & Orders
Video Chat with a Photography Expert - Live
Key Features
- Flash Power Control & Radio Triggering
- Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
- Range: -2 EV to 22.9 EV at ISO 100
- Cine Setting: Frame Rate & Shutter Angle
Equipped with a large and intuitive 2.7" color touchscreen LCD and now featuring built-in radio flash power control and triggering for the 2.4 GHz Elinchrom EL Skyport wireless system, the LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-EL Series Light Meter from Sekonic will make incident metering for ambient and flash light super simple. The major ability of this system enables complete control of the flash's power in 0.1-step increments. Along with this, the 20-channel system has separate selection between 4 groups with measured values maintained for ratio determination. Users will also be able to control modeling lamp power as well as set ALL groups at once.
More DetailsIn Stock
Protect Your Gear
Add a protection plan from $59.99
See Options
Sekonic L-478DR-U Overview
Lumisphere receptor head rotates 90° right and 180° left and retracts for conversion to a flat diffuser
Optional 5° viewfinder for spot metering
Ambient light measuring modes include aperture priority, shutter speed priority, TF priority, CINE, HD Cine, illuminance, and luminance
Flash can be measured with PC sync terminal connection, cordless, or radio triggering
Measuring range at ISO 100 of -2 to 22.9 EV with incident light or 3 to 22.9 EV with reflected light
ISO range of 3 to 409,600 in 1/3 steps, including 850 for Canon cinema cameras
Other functions: exposure profile, mid tone function, exposure compensation, filter compensation, multiple cumulative function, memory/clear/recall function, average function, contrast function, auto power off, touch panel lock
Runs on 2 AAA batteries
Firmware upgradeable via mini-USB port
Sekonic L-478DR-U Specs
Key Specs
Meter Type | |
Spot Metering | |
Flash Metering | |
Light Readings | |
Measuring Modes | |
Max Flash Sync Speed | |
Cine Speed / Shutter Angle | |
Diffuser | |
Display | |
System Connection | |
Battery | |
Radio System |
Spot Metering | |
Flash Metering |
Metering
Light Readings | |
Measuring Modes | |
Aperture Range | |
EV Range | |
ISO Range | |
Shutter Speed Range | |
Max Flash Sync Speed | |
Cine Speed / Shutter Angle | |
Illuminance Range | |
Luminance Range | |
Exposure Memory |
Physical
Receptor Element | |
Diffuser | |
Display | |
System Connection | |
Media Card Reader | |
Tripod Mounting Thread |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | |
Storage Temperature |
General
Battery | |
Radio System | |
Dimensions | |
Weight |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
Sekonic L-478DR-U Reviews
See any errors on this page? Let us know
Does this work with the Apple iPhone?
Does this work with the Apple iPhone?
The Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-EL Series Light Meter does not work with any smart phones.
Date published: 2024-03-28
Will this meter measure Elinchrom's High Sync ...
Will this meter measure Elinchrom's High Sync function??
This meter works with the Elinchrom's Speed Mode.
Date published: 2019-06-05
Can you disable the Elinchrom transmitter if ...
Can you disable the Elinchrom transmitter if you're using the meter with non-Elinchrom lights/strobes?
The radio transmitter inside the Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-EL Series Light Meter for Elinchrom EL Skyport System would not work with non-Elinchrom lights that do not have a Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal Receiver connected to the light fixture. As such, you would not need to disable the Elinchrom transmitter because it would not work. When using non-Elinchrom lights without a universal receiver, you would either connect the light directly to the light meter to the flash using a PC sync cable, or you may use the wireless non-corded triggering mode to meter the light by first pressing the trigger button on the meter, then pressing the TEST button on the flash to recording the light measurement.
Date published: 2018-11-27
Is there a way to display the continued ...
Is there a way to display the continued measurements in the 5-Degree Viewfinder Spot using the L-478DR-U light meter as Sekonic L-758DR Spot meter does?
The Sekonic 5 Degree Spot Viewfinder for Litemaster Pro L-478D, L-478DR Lightmeter does not have a built-in LCD display. As such, when using the Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U Light Meter for PocketWizard System, you will need to look at the LCD screen built onto the light meter itself.
Date published: 2022-05-24
Is it compatible with the Flex TT 6?
Is it compatible with the Flex TT 6?
This can be used with a TT6.
Date published: 2020-09-07
Is the Sekonic L478DR-U compatible with the ...
Is the Sekonic L478DR-U compatible with the FlexTT5 transceiver radio slave for Nikon? And if it is compatible will it also adjust the output for the FlexTT5? Thank you
Yes, the L-478DR-U is capable of firing a flash equipped with the Pocket Wizard Flex TT5.
Date published: 2020-01-08
Can a Godox AD600 attached with a pocket wizard 3 ...
Can a Godox AD600 attached with a pocket wizard 3 be triggered and still use my Godox trigger while activated ?
Yes, you can trigger the AD600 with the wizard.
Date published: 2020-12-14
Does this device measure for shutter speeds ...
Does this device measure for shutter speeds between 1/125 & 1/250 (such as 1/160)?
The metered shutter speed ranges for the Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U Light Meter for PocketWizard System is listed as 1/64,000 to 30 Minutes (1, 1/2, 1/3-Step Increments), Plus 1/400, 1/200. It depends on which increment you select as to which shutter speeds would be available. If 1/3-step increments is selected, then 1/160-sec shutter speed would be available. Refer to the instruction manual included with the light meter.
Date published: 2019-07-24