Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U Light Meter for PocketWizard System

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Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U Light Meter for PocketWizard System
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Key Features
  • Flash Power Control & Radio Triggering
  • Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
  • Range: -2 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 PocketWizard ControlTL and standard wireless systems, the LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U Light Meter from Sekonic will make incident metering for ambient and flash light super simple. The ability of this system enables complete control of the flash's power in 0.1-step increments. Along with this, the radio system has separate selection between 3 zones for ControlTL or 4 zones for standard triggering with measured values maintained for ratio determination.
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Sekonic L-478DR-U Overview

Equipped with a large and intuitive 2.7" color touchscreen LCD and now featuring built-in radio flash power control and triggering for the PocketWizard ControlTL and standard wireless systems, the LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U Light Meter from Sekonic will make incident metering for ambient and flash light super simple. The ability of this system enables complete control of the flash's power in 0.1-step increments. Along with this, the radio system has separate selection between 3 zones for ControlTL or 4 zones for standard triggering with measured values maintained for ratio determination.

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 9 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, cordless, or radio triggering
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, which must be purchased separately
Firmware upgradeable via mini-USB port

Sekonic L-478DR-U Specs

Key Specs
Meter Type
Ambient, Cine, Flash
Spot Metering
5° Spot (Optional Attachment)
Flash Metering
Cordless, Radio
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
PocketWizard
Meter Type
Ambient, Cine, Flash
Type
Digital light meter for flash and ambient light
Radio Frequency
340-354 MHz (PocketWizard)
Spot Metering
5° Spot (Optional Attachment)
Receptor Element
2 x Silicon photo diodes
Flash Metering
Cordless, Radio
Receptor Head
Incident Light: Lumisphere convertible to flat diffuser, rotates 90° right & 180° left
Reflected Light: Optional 5° viewfinder
Metering
Measuring Modes
Ambient Light: Aperture priority, shutter speed priority, TF priority, EV metering, HD Cine (shutter priority, FPS metering, lux, or fc), Cine (FPS metering, shutter angle setting, lux, or fc), illuminance (lux or fc), luminance (cd/m² or fl)
Flash Light: Cord (PC sync terminal), cordless, wireless radio triggering
Light Reading Method
Incident, Reflected
Light Readings
Candelas per Meter Squared (cd/m²), Foot Lamberts (fl), Footcandle, Lux
Measuring Range
Ambient Light (ISO 100): Incident: -2 to 22.9 EV; Reflected: 3 to 19.9 EV
Flash Light (ISO 100): Incident: f/1.0 to f/128.9; Reflected: f/2.8 to f/128.9
Illuminance: 0.1 to 180,000 fc / 0.63 to 2,000,000 lux
Luminance: 0.29 to 290,000 fl / 1.0 to 980,000 cd/m²
Measuring Modes
Aperture Priority, EV Metering, FPS Metering, ISO Priority, Shutter Priority
Repeat Accuracy
±0.1 EV or less
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
ISO Range
3 to 409,600 in 1/3 steps, plus 850
Shutter Speed
Ambient Light: 1/64,000 sec to 30 min, plus 1/200 & 1/400 sec, in 1, 1/2, and 1/3 steps
Flash Light: 1/1,000 sec to 30 min, plus 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, 1/200, & 1/400 sec, in 1, 1/2, and 1/3 steps
EV Range
Ambient, Incident: -2 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100
Ambient, Reflected: 3 to 19.9 EV at ISO 100
Aperture
f/0.5 to f/161.2 in 1, 1/2, and 1/3 steps
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
Frame Rate
1-1,000 fps
Shutter Angle
1-358°
Max Flash Sync Speed
1/1000
EV Range
-27.9 to 55.8 EV (only ambient light)
Cine Speed / Shutter Angle
1 to 1000 fps at 1 to 358°
Memory Function
9 readings
Zones
ControlTL: 3 zones
Standard: 4 zones
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
Connections
1 x PC sync terminal
1 x Mini-USB port
Screen
2.7" / 6.9 cm color touchscreen LCD
Power Source
2 x AAA batteries (alkaline, manganese, lithium, nickel hydride, or nickel)
Exposure Memory
Yes: 9 Readings
Operating Temperature
14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Physical
Dimensions
2.2 x 5.5 x 1.0" / 57 x 140 x 26 mm
Receptor Element
Silicon Photodiode
Diffuser
Adjustable Spherical to Flat
Weight
4.9 oz / 140 g without batteries
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
Operating Conditions
14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C
Storage Conditions
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
General
Battery
2x AAA (Alkaline, Lithium, Manganese, NiMH)
Wireless
Yes
Radio System
PocketWizard
Dimensions
5.5 x 2.2 x 1" / 140 x 57 x 26 mm
Weight
4.9 oz / 140 g (without Batteries)

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