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Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478D-U Light Meter

BH #SEL478DU • MFR #401-474
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Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478D-U Light Meter
Key Features
  • Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
  • Range: -2 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100
  • Cine Setting: Frame Rate & Shutter Angle
  • 2.7" Color Touchscreen LCD
Equipped with a large and intuitive 2.7" color touchscreen LCD, the LiteMaster Pro L-478D-U 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.
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Sekonic L-478D-U Overview

Equipped with a large and intuitive 2.7" color touchscreen LCD, the LiteMaster Pro L-478D-U 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.

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. Additionally, 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.

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 or cordlessly
Measuring range at ISO 100 of -2 to 22.9 EV with incident light or 3 to 19.9 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-478D-U Specs

Key Specs
Meter Type
Ambient, Cine, Flash
Spot Metering
5° Spot (Optional Attachment)
Flash Metering
Cordless
Light Reading Method
Incident, Reflected
Light Readings
Candelas per Meter Squared (cd/m²), Foot Lamberts (fl), Footcandle, Lux
Measuring Modes
Aperture Priority, EV Metering, FPS Metering, ISO Priority, Shutter Priority
Max Flash Sync Speed
1/1000
Cine Speed / Shutter Angle
1 to 1000 fps at 1 to 358°
Diffuser
Adjustable Spherical to Flat
Display
2.7" / 6.9 cm Color Touchscreen LCD
System Connection
PC Sync Terminal
Mini-USB Port
Battery
2x AAA (Alkaline, Lithium, Manganese, NiMH)
Radio System
No
Spot Metering
5° Spot (Optional Attachment)
Flash Metering
Cordless
Metering
Light Reading Method
Incident, Reflected
Light Readings
Candelas per Meter Squared (cd/m²), Foot Lamberts (fl), Footcandle, Lux
Measuring Modes
Aperture Priority, EV Metering, FPS Metering, ISO Priority, Shutter Priority
Aperture Range
Flash, Incident: f/1 to 128.9 at ISO 100
Flash, Reflected: f/2.8 to 128.9 at ISO 100
f/0.5 to 161.2 (1, 1/2, 1/3-Step Increments) at ISO 100
EV Range
Ambient, Incident: -2 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100
Ambient, Reflected: 3 to 19.9 EV at ISO 100
ISO Range
3 to 409,600 (1/3-Step Increments), Plus 850
Shutter Speed Range
1/64,000 to 30 Minutes (1, 1/2, 1/3-Step Increments), Plus 1/400, 1/200
Max Flash Sync Speed
1/1000
Cine Speed / Shutter Angle
1 to 1000 fps at 1 to 358°
Illuminance Range
0.63 to 2,000,000 Lux / 0.1 to 180,000 fc
Luminance Range
0.3 to 290,000 fL / 1 to 980,000 cd/m²
Exposure Memory
Yes, 9 Readings
Physical
Receptor Element
Silicon Photodiode
Diffuser
Adjustable Spherical to Flat
Display
2.7" / 6.9 cm Color Touchscreen LCD
System Connection
PC Sync Terminal
Mini-USB Port
Media Card Reader
No
Tripod Mounting Thread
No
Environmental
Operating Temperature
14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
General
Battery
2x AAA (Alkaline, Lithium, Manganese, NiMH)
Radio System
No
Dimensions
2.2 x 5.5 x 1" / 57 x 140 x 26 mm
Weight
4.6 oz / 130.0 g (without Batteries)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.735 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.45 x 5.85 x 2.15"

Sekonic L-478D-U Reviews

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This is my first time buying a light meter, I am ...

This is my first time buying a light meter, I am just confused regarding the wireless/pocket wizard options, I dont live in the USA...so what are the difference between these and will I buy fine getting the (None) option? Thank you..
Asked by: Anonymous
Unless you have a strobe system or triggering system that is in confluence with one of the options for this meter; i.e.: Phottix, Elinchrome, Pocket wizard... then just get the Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478D-U. You will need to have an assistant trigger your strobe(s) manually or use another triggering system. It is a great meter for strobes, outdoor incident lighting and cine.
Answered by: Jonathan
Date published: 2021-10-27

Can this meter take reflected light measures ...

Can this meter take reflected light measures without the spot meter attachment?
Asked by: Anonymous
It can't take reflected light measurements without the spot meter attached.
Answered by: Luis L
Date published: 2022-07-31

Does this meter sync and display for flash ...

Does this meter sync and display for flash shutter speed at 200?
Asked by: Mark
Yes, with the Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478D-U Light Meter (B&H # SEL478DU), you can choose to display the readings at 1/200th of a second for the shutter speed.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2025-01-08

Can this read LUX X &Y?

Can this read LUX X &Y?
Asked by: Jerry
No, the Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478D-U Light Meter does not read X & Y.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-08-07

Will the PC connection survive the voltage of old ...

Will the PC connection survive the voltage of old flash units?
Asked by: Mark
Yes the PC connection can handle flashes with a higher sync voltage.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-02-26

Does any of the new digital meters take the Radio ...

Does any of the new digital meters take the Radio Popper trigger?
Asked by: Donald
No, none of the Sekonic meters have native support for Radio Poppers radio transmitters/receivers. If you wish to use a RadioPopper radio transmitter with the Sekonic meters, you would have to connect the transmitter to the PC sync terminal on the light meter to trigger your lights which are connected to RadioPopper receivers. The flash output would have to be set manually on the strobe units.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2019-03-15

Will this unit work with Profoto A1 OCF ?

Will this unit work with Profoto A1 OCF ?
Asked by: Lee
t will measure the light , it will not trigger the flash
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-02-16

Can this meter fire Canon 600 rt flashes?

Can this meter fire Canon 600 rt flashes?
Asked by: Ashton
Yes, you can trigger your Canon RT600 Speedlight by connecting a synch cable between the Lightmeter and the Speedlite.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2021-05-25
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