Overview
Sekonic LiteMaster PRO L-478DR-U Light Meter was the first touchscreen-operated light meter. The L-478-Series offer an array of unique, must-have features for both still and motion cameras. Their compact size is both familiar and comfortable to use. A 2.7" LCD 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.
L-478 meters can be calibrated to your camera using Sekonic's Data Transfer Software and either Sekonic or X-Rite Brand targets or by manually inputting data to the DTS program or on the meter itself.
Features:
- Measure Flash with PC sync terminal connection, via radio triggering, or cordless
- ISO Range: 3 to 409,600 in 1/3 steps
- Rotate Lumisphere receptor head 90-degress right or 180-degrees left
- Uses 2x AAA batteries
- Upgrade firmware via miniUSB port
Wireless Triggering
The L-478DR-U is compatible with PocketWizard for triggering remote flashes and cameras.
The L-478DR has a radio module and antenna built into the meter. These cannot be changed after purchase. For example, the radio frequency is either FCC & IC (344MHz) or CE (433MHz).
Languages
The L-478 series offer the following languages in the interface:
- Japanese
- English
- Chinese
Depending on the country where the meter is purchased, the language is fixed and cannot be changed by the user.
Features 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.
Features 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 (requires separate Sekonic or X-rite exposure targets and 5-degree finder for L-478). Precise exposure and lighting starts with precise, repeatable metering.
What's in the Box
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
- Operating Manual & Data Transfer Software CD-ROM
- Soft Case
- Hand Strap
- Anti-Glare Film
- 2 x AAA Batteries
- Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U Light Meter
Specifications
Key Highlights
- Radio Triggering
- Incident Meter: Ambient & Flash
- Range: -2 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100
- Cine Setting: Frame Rate & Shutter Angle
- Flash Analysis