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Review Summary
2017-01-28T09:08:21
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).
Ken S.
2016-12-19T11:08:31
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
CARLTON M.
2016-10-03T16:25:27
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!
Daniel T.
2016-03-25T08:47:55
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.
GREG H.
2014-08-05T21:00:00
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.
TIMOTHY C.
2014-05-24T21:00:00
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.
Victoria
2014-05-13T21:00:00
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!
ERIC J.
2014-04-21T21:00:00
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.
KC
2014-03-24T21:00:00
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.
MARK G.
2014-02-17T19:00:00
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.
MultiMediaMel
2014-02-11T19:00:00
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.
RANDY G.
2013-12-01T19:00:00
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.
Gerald L.
2013-11-18T19:00:00
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.
PhotoJim
2013-11-11T19:00:00
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.
PETER K.
2013-07-01T21:00:00
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
Bill P.
2013-02-04T19:00:00
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.
COLLEEN T.
2012-11-10T19:00:00
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!
GEORGE W.
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Incident Light: Lumisphere convertible to flat diffuser (with retracted lumisphere)
Reflected Light: 5-degree spot metering with optional viewfinder
Ambient Light: Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority, TF priority, CINE, HD Cine, Illuminance(lx/fc), Luminance(cdm2/fl)
Flash Light: Cord (PC), Cordless, Radio triggering (L-478DR only) (with/without multiple cumulative)
Ambient light: Incident light - EV-2 to EV22.9 / Reflected light - EV3.0 to EV19.9
Illuminance: 0.63 to 2,000,000 lx 0.1 to 180,000 fc
Luminance: 1.0 to 980,000 cd/m2 0.29 to 290,000 fl
Flash light: Incident light - F1.0 to F128.9 / Reflected light: F2.8 to F128.9
ISO 3 to 409,600 (in 1/3 steps)
Ambient light: 30 min. to 1/64,000 sec. plus 1/200, 1/400 sec (in 1, 1/2 and 1/3 steps)
Flash light: 30 min. to 1/1000 sec plus 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, 1/200, 1/400 (in 1, 1/2 and 1/3 steps)
Aperture: F0.5 to F161.2 (in 1, 1/2 and 1/3 steps)
Frame rate: 1 to 1000 f/s, plus user created settings: 20 entries
Shutter angle: 1° to 358°, plus user created settings: 20 entries
EV value: EV-27.9 to EV55.8 (with Incident light reading of ambient light)
1x PC sync terminal
1x Mini-USB port
1x PC sync terminal
1x Mini-USB port
Exposure profile
Mid Tone function
Exposure compensation
Filter compensation
Flash analyzing function
Multiple cumulative function
Memory/clear/recall function
Average function, Contrast function
Custom setting function
Auto power OFF function
Touch panel lock function
Firmware upgrade
Frame rate/Shutter angle edit function
Battery power indicator
AAA batteries 1.5Vx2 (alkaline, manganese, lithium, nickel hydride, or nickel based)
14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C
2.2 x 5.1 x 1" (57 x 140 x 26mm) excluding protrusions
5 oz (140g)
"Second to none!"
By GEORGE W.
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!
Once again, Sekonic leads the pack!
By COLLEEN T.
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.
More than an exciting new Sekonic Meter,the Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L-478DR/D it's a rebirth of the story of light measurement. Sekonic's new LITEMASTER PRO L-478-Series meters are the world's first touch-screen-operated light meters and have unique, must-have features for both still and motion story tellers. Their compact size is both instantly familiar and comfortable to use. The large LCD (2.7") displays ambient, flash, cine and a host of other information in a clear and understandable way. Settings are made by simply touching or sliding a finger over the screen.
This L-478DR has same features as the L-478D and adds:
PocketWizard triggering and Flash Power Setting w/ControlTL radios. Control Nikon, Canon and select studio flashes with a touch of a finger.
L-478D for Still Photographers
Full featured Ambient-Flash modes including new T-F mode.
Measure, compare, and mix ambient and flash displayed on a color, touch screen for beautiful, controlled, results.
DTS Exposure Profiling matches the meter to the performance of your camera. Precise exposure and lighting starts with precise, repeatable metering.
PC and USB Terminals
Flash can be measured with PC sync terminal connection or cordlessly. Firmware upgradeable via mini-USB port
PC and USB Terminals
A USB terminal is located on the side and provides a connection point to your computer for firmware updates and for loading exposure profiles to your meter.
L-478D for Filmmakers
Cine/HD Cine modes for today's HDSLR and Video Cine cameras. Effortlessly switch between HDSLR and Cine for exact exposure settings in exact increments for both.
Infinite frame rate and shutter angle selection. Create special settings for special applications. Video cine cameras are becoming boundless. Metering should be too.
Unique, light-source filtration compensation mode. Finally, precise control lighting using industry standard CTO/CTB/ND types at the touch of a finger.
Illumination measurement and extended ISO range. Lighting design and exposure in a single tool. ISO and exposure settings to match today's digital cameras.