Sekonic Litemaster Pro L-478DR Spécifications

Operating ManualLITEMASTER PROL- 478D / L- 478DR

102-3. Power ON/OFFPower ON: Press the Power button 10 for one second. The meter will turn on, and after the title screen is displayed, the Measurin

112-4. Checking the Battery CapacityWhen the power is turned on, the battery power indicator is displayed at the upper left of the LCD. Full battery

123 Screen OperationsThe data display is also a touch panel that is used to make all settings <Display illumination>•The Display illumination i

133) Radio Buttons Touching Radio buttons selects the item to the right of it. Only one item in a group can be selected at one time. Filter Compen

143-2. Locking and Releasing of ScreenThe screen can be locked to prevent unforeseeable misoperations, etc.Touch operation of all screens is prohibite

152. Touch the Information icon ( ) to display current display mode, input exposure compensation, and exposure prole in use. (See P20 for details.)

163-4. Measuring ScreenWhen the power is turned ON, the Title screen will appear, followed by the Measuring screen.Subject measuring can be performed

173-4-2. Setting, Function, Display Field Setting, Function, and Display Field are congured of the following sections. •Measuring mode icons•Setting

182) Setting Icons Setting icons type and value will change with the Measuring mode in use. Touch or slide nger up/down over the icons to change t

19<e fractions of the measuring values can be hidden by changing setting at the Custom Setting Function. Display setting number 2 (fraction displa

2Thank you for purchasing LITEMASTER PRO L-478D/L-478DR. Please read this Users’ Manual thoroughly in order to become acquainted with the light meter

203-5. Information ScreenDisplays setting details of measuring screen icons and meter information7123456No. Item Explanation1Light receiving methodDis

21No. Item Explanation1Filter compensationDisplays Filter compensation setting screen. (See P51 for details.) 2Radio trigger channel(for L-478DR only)

224 Basic Operations4-1. Basic Operation FlowPower ON(See P23 for details.)(See P56 for details.)Setting Measuring mode (See P25)Set light receiving m

234-2. Setting Light Receiving System4-2-1. Measuring with Incident Light Function (Lumisphere Extended /Retracted) Use either extended or retracted

244-2-2. Measuring with Reected Light System Use 5-degree Viewnder, reected light attachment, (sold separately) to make reected light readings wi

254-3. Setting Measuring ModeTouch the Measuring mode icon ( , , , , ) at the top left of the Measuring screen and then select any one of the Meas

26About Measuring ModesMode No. Icon ExplanationAmbient Light Mode1T (shutter speed) priorityDisplays f-stop (aperture) value for input shutter speed

275 Measuring5-1. Measuring in Ambient Light ModeContinuous light like natural light (sunlight) as well as tungsten lamps and uorescent lamps are mea

285-1-2. F (f-stop) Priority Mode 1. Touch the Measuring mode icon to open the Measuring Mode Selection Screen, then touch the icon to select F Pr

291) Illumination Measuring in Lux1. Rotate the Lumisphere retracting ring 2 and align the mark with the symbol. 2. Touch the Measuring mode ico

3 Accompanying AccessoriesThe following items are included with the L-478D/L-478DR. After opening the package, please be sure that everything is inclu

303) Luminance measuring in Candela per square meter1. Attach a 5-degree viewnder (sold separately). (See P24 for details.)2. Touch the Measuri

315-1-5. Measuring Exposure for Video and Movies1) CINE ModeThis is a measuring exposure for cine cameras1. Touch the Measuring mode icon to open t

322) HD CINE mode This is a measuring exposure for HD Video/DSLR Cameras1. Touch the Measuring mode icon to open the Measuring Mode Selection Scree

335-2. Measuring in Flash Light ModeFlash illumination is light that is produced by the very brief light pulse of an electronic ash unit or ash bulb

34<•Shutter speed and f-stop (aperture) values can be displayed in full, 1/2 and 1/3 stop increments in Custom Setting (See P55 for details.)•Aft

355-2-2. Cordless Flash Mode In this measuring mode, Measurements are made by the meter receiving the light from the ash without synchro cord. It is

365-2-3. Cord Multi (Cumulative) Flash ModeThis Measuring mode is used when the light generated by the ash is inadequate for proper exposure. Use a s

375-2-4. Cordless Multiple (Cumulative) Flash ModeThis Measuring mode is used when the light generated by the ash is inadequate for proper exposure.

385-3. Measuring with Radio-controlled Flash (for L-478DR only) 5-3-1. How to Measure Using Radio ControlTriggering ashes by radio requires connectin

392) Setting ControlTL® Channels and Zones 1. Touch the Tool Box icon at the bottom of the Measuring screen to display the Tool Box screen. Then t

4 Safety PrecautionsBefore using this product, please read this “Safety Precautions” for proper operation. CThe warning symbol indicates the possibili

405-3-3. Using the Power Control SettingsSelect Radio Triggering Mode and ControlTL® under Radio System Preference within Custom Setting to use the Po

41,•e working distance of the radio triggering system can vary with the orientation and location of the meter and receivers. Be sure to carefully se

425-3-5. Measuring in Radio Triggering Multiple (Cumulative) Flash ModeSelect Radio Triggering Multiple (Cumulative) Mode within Custom Setting (See P

436 Functions6-1. Memory FunctionThis meter can store up to nine measured values in memory for incident light and reected light simultaneously. This

446-1-2. Memory RecallMemorized measurements can be recalled to view each value in detail. The memorized measurements appear in the order they were re

456-1-3. Memory ClearMemorized measuring values can be cleared individually or collectively. The memorized measurements appear in the order they were

466-2. Mid. Tone FunctionThis is used to place a measured value at the center of the Analog EV Scale.The Mid Tone function has four operations:Sets c

476-2-3. Mid. Tone ModicationThis enables minute adjustment of the currently set Mid. Tone value.1. Touch the Tool Box icon at the bottom of the M

486-2-5. Mid. Tone Recall This enables recalling the measuring screen information for the set Mid Tone.1. Touch the Tool Box icon at the bottom of

496-3. Average FunctionUp to nine memorized measurements can be averaged and the result displayed. This function can be used in all modes except Illu

5 Table of Contents Accompanying Accessories ...3 Safety Pre

506-4. Contrast FunctionThis function is useful for evaluating studio lighting, checking evenness of backgrounds such as green screens, and quick set

516-5. Filter Compensation Function The L-478’s lter compensation system uses industry-standard lter naming to introduce lens and light source ltra

526-5-2. Selecting Filter Factor NumberUp to four lters can be used as a pack with the exposure display compensated for all.Select the necessary lte

536-6. Functions by Menu Selection6-6-1. Analog Scale Switching The Analog Scale at the bottom of the Measuring screen graphically displays the latest

545. Touch the [OK] to enter the compensation amount and return to the Menu screen,Exposurecompensatingshouldbemadeaftersucienttestshoo

556-6-3. Custom Setting Function This enables quick and easy setup of individual meter preference. 1) Custom Setting Function ListSetting No. Custom

562) How to set Custom Setting1. Press the Menu button 7 on the meter (See P21 for details) to open the Menu screen.2. Touch “3. Custom Setting# i

572) Editing Exposure Prole 1. Press the Menu button 7 on the front of meter. (See P21 for details.)2. Touch [5. Check/Edit Prole] to view pro

589. Input/Edit the camera /lm prole characteristics.a. Touch +/- buttons or move slider to set desired exposure compensation value within +/- 5

59Edit screen. (Touch [Cancel] if editing is not needed.7) Press the Menu button 7 to return to the Menu screen. 8) These customized frame rate wi

6 Table of Contents5-2. Measuring in Flash Light Mode ... 335-2-1. Cord (PC) Fla

606-6-7. Filter Name Editing In addition to the standard frame rates available in the L-478D/DR, up to 30 Filter Name and compensation value can be cu

616-6-7. Filter Name Editing In addition to the standard frame rates available in the L-478D/DR, up to 30 Filter Name and compensation value can be cu

626-7. Hardware Setting FunctionThe following settings can be made in the Hardware Setting screen. User calibration of measured valueAdjust touch pa

632) User Calibration of Measured Value1. Touch the ①[User Calibration] in the Hardware Setting screen to display the User Calibration screen. 2.

644) Factory Setting 1. Touch the ⑥[Factory Setting] in the Hardware Setting screen to display the Factory Setting Conrmation screen. 2. Touch

657 Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)Synchro CordThis is a ve-meter long cord with three plugs. An exposure meter, a camera and a ash can all

668 Registered Filters Preset lters can be displayed in the Filter Compensation Setting. The following are the registered lters name and compensatio

679 Specications   

68      

6910 Safety Guide and Maintenance,•Toavoiddamagingthismeter,neverdropitorsubjectittoshock.•Avoidusingitinwatersprayorrainasdoin

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81 Parts Designations1-1. Parts Designations Measuring button *1Battery cover latchPower buttonBattery coverRear ViewBattery Cover OpenBattery compart

92 Before Using2-1. Attaching the Strap1) Pass the strap included through the outer hole of the Strap eyelet 12. 2) Pass the opposite end of the s