Expanding the compatibility of the popular L-478DR light meters introduced in 2012, Sekonic has just announced a pair of new meters dedicated to Phottix and Elinchrom wireless lighting systems. Featuring the same feature set as their predecessors, the LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-PX Series and the LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-EL Series light meters add compatibility to their respective lighting systems while maintaining the unique 2.7" color touchscreen LCD interface, ambient and flash metering capabilities from -2 to 22.9 EV, and range of cine and HD cine functions.
Dedicated to the Phottix Strato II protocol, the LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-PX Series meter allows for wireless radio triggering of the Phottix Indra360, Indra500, and Mitros+ strobes, along with the ability to configure lighting setups within four separate or combined groups. Operating across a 2.4GHz frequency in conjunction with Odin/Odin II, Strato/Strato II receivers or Atlas II transceivers, this flash-triggering protocol allows you to record and store distinct readings per group to quickly compare readings, determine lighting ratios, and efficiently switch between different setups.
For Elinchrom users, the LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-EL Series meter offers wireless 2.4GHz radio triggering with any Elinchrom strobe that is equipped with a Skyport receiver. Wireless control also affords the ability to make separate or combined selections of four groups and 20 channels, as well as remotely adjust power settings in 0.1 EV increments directly from the meter. The Elinchrom version also lets you measure and adjust the brightness of the modeling light for video applications and, similar to the -PX meter, readings are stored for each group to calculate lighting ratios faster.
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Is this compatible with the Phottix Laso transmitters??
Unfortunately, the Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-PX Series Light Meter is not capable of triggering the Phottix Laso receivers.
Is this meter compatible with original Odin 1 flash receivers?
Also, does it work with Indra500 studio strobes?
Yes, the Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-PX Series Light Meter for Phottix Strato II System is compatible with the original Phottix Odin remotes. Sekonic's website states that the light meter can pick from various Phottix transmitters including the Odin, Odin II, Strato, Strato II, Strato TTL, and Atlas II set for transmit. As the Phottix Indra500 TTL Studio Light has the Phottix Strato II Receiver built into the unit, yes, the light meter would also be able to trigger the Phottix Indra500 TTL Studio Light.
I own one of the original L-478DR light meters. Is it possible to send it in to Sekonic and have it modified to add compatibility with my Elinchrome system? I appreciate any info you can provide in answer to this - thanks.
I apologize about the wait. I had contacted Sekonic and was waiting for a response. Unfortunately, the original L-478DR cannot be modified for Elinchrome compatibility. According to the tech at Sekonic, the light meters have different boards.
Is there any possibilitie for Sekonic to produce any YungNuo triggers compatoble meters ?
No unfortunately. Sekonic and Yognuo are two competitive brands, and as such they are not compatible with one another, nor is there any indication Sekonic will make accessories compatible with other brand systems such as Yonguo.