Name: Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L-478DR Light Meter with PocketWizard Triggering and Flash Power Setting for ControlTL Radios
Brand: Sekonic
SKU: SKL478DR
Price: 359.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.53 (17 reviews)

Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L-478DR Light Meter with PocketWizard Triggering and Flash Power Setting for ControlTL Radios

Sekonic L-478DR

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Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L-478DR Light Meter

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Top Rated Gear: Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L-478DR Light Meter with PocketWizard Triggering and Flash Power Setting for ControlTL Radios Meter Type: Multi-Function, Spot Metering Capability

First time user of a light meter.  So far am pleased with how the unit functions.  Would like to see a little better description on the subscript numbering for the aperture values, ex. 5.6 subscript (7).

Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L-478DR Light Meter with PocketWizard

Light is the name of the game. So to get it right consistently you need an accurate method of measuring...... Litemaster Pro is the way to go

consistent

Easy to use especially averaging different light values and balanceing ambient and flash. My last Sekonic lasted me twenty years, hopefully this one will also. I would buy it again!

Great meter

I have not used the unit to it's fullest extent yet, but am pleased with the work-ability and construction.  My only complaint is the batteries that came with the unit had leaked, were corroded an unusable.

Pleased so far

This is a good bundle for the money. The L-478 is right on when measuring, it's easy to use, fits nice in my hand and the touch screen works great. The color checker is a must for me also. The hard case protects it pretty good. The only thing I don't like about the light meter is the case it comes with.

Nice bundle

Turns out I simply needed to go to 'Custom Setting' and change 'T-F Increments'. This is a great, fairly compact meter that is a must for those who are thinking about setting up an indoor studio.

How nice it is to get perfect exposures right away. 

Will have to consider getting the spot meter accessory in the future. Yes, it would be nice if it was included but then one might balk at the price of the entire purchase.

How about including quick set-up instruction booklet that covers the basics for those who have never used a meter.

To answer my own question...

took it out of the box and stated using it.  didn't even need to read the instructions, which I rarely do.  the exposure was spot on from the first picture taken.  this will save time from day one!

Met all of my expectations

I shoot executive portraits using speedlights and pocket wizard's mini TT1 and Flex TT5's. This meter allows me to take an incident reading of the light falling on my subject. I can read the output of my main light as well as the fill and determine the light ratio. I can also read the hair light and background light so I can know the light output of those and I can adjust the output or each speedlight up or down to achieve the balance I desire. The meter triggers my speedlights which is a big advantage not having to have an assistant or the subject hold the meter as I trigger the lights from the camera. For outdoor portaits where I balance available light with a speedlight the meter tells me what percentage of the light is coming from the speedlight. The meter is an excellent tool and incident metering is not affected by scenes that are overly light or dark, giving perfect exposures every time.

Perfect for my professional use

This meter replaces another 14 year old Sekonic that is still working and is now relegated to carry around duty. 

It works very well and is far more sophisticated in terms of the number of controls and types of readings it can take compared the older model. The touch screen takes some getting used to, but becomes very responsive. It may take me a while to master all the possibilities with the new meter. 

The only thing I do not like is the choice of material for the body of the meter...it is some sort of indestructable glossy plastic...and I was used to the prior material - whatever that was. Just a personal thing. It is also suprisingly smaller.

Almost perfect

Indoor studio sessions, Outdoors, on the beach, using both ambient and strobes.
It is easy to use, has the pocket wizard trigger mechanism allowing you to fire off your strobes without having someone to assist you should you be alone testing your setup. 
It appears to be easy to break should you drop it from a fairly high distance. I'd like to see it more durable.

Kudos To Sekonic

I purchased this meter primarily for use as a  flash meter, to use with my Pocket Wizards and strobes, however I have also rediscovered the advantages of incident light measurement for my landscape photos!  This meter excels at both and has measureably improved my photography on both fronts.

It's small, but not too small, and has a great user interface.  Some have opined that it isn't responsive enough to touch commands, but I must differ as I find the touch screen to be just right, with easily changed settings without the aggravation of an "overly responsive" touch screen.  

I have absolutely no complaints about its size or function, and couldn't be more pleased with this meter.

How Sweet It Is!

It save a lot of guessing about the aperture I want so I can concentrate on the special effect of open it up or lower it down.

Reliable

I needed a good light meter to do my portrait photography. I use Pocket wizards and this meter fills the need many times over.

There is a learning curve because this meter can do so many things to help you make some great images.

Great Meter

Use this primarily for studio and outdoor flash.  Ergonomics vastly improved over the L-358.  Screen is easy to read, controls are easy to use, triggering range is impressive.

Superior Product

Easy to use and really great product but the housing is lacking in quality. I would have given it 5 stars but they really need to improve the material the housing if made of

Great product

Ahead of the pack, this meter is the first fully electronic touch screen (no mechanical cranks/wheels to break) light meter on the market.  It is lightweight, accurate, robust and reliable.  It is essential for correctly capturing your light.  Add the remote triggering and flash power settings, you can set your multiple-flash points as needed without climbing ladders and reaching around umbrellas for direct flash hands-on adjustment.

Once again, Sekonic leads the pack!

I've always used light meters when I did film photography and kind of forgot about them when digital photography was the new standard.reduced post editing by half. Since purchasing this meter, I probably will never use the meter in any camera I use again!I reccomend purchasing the availble 5 degree spot metering attachment. By far more accurate than any meter in any camera!

Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L-478DR Light Meter with PocketWizard Triggering and Flash Power Setting for ControlTL Radios

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