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Sekonic L-478D LiteMaster PRO Light Meter

SKU: 401-474 | FREE U.S. shipping!

  • Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
  • Reflected 5 degree spot metering with optional viewfinder attachment
  • Cine Setting: Frame Rate & Shutter Angle
  • 2.7" Color Touchscreen LCD
  • Flash Analyzing Function
  • Filtration Compensation Mode
  • Illuminance/Luminance Measurements
  • Contrast Function & Memory Mode
  • Custom Exposure Profiles & Calibration
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Overview

Equipped with a large and intuitive 2.7" color touchscreen LCD, the LiteMaster Pro L-478 Series Light Meter from Sekonic will make incident metering for ambient and flash light super simple. The major ability of this system enables complete control of the flash's power in 0.1-step increments.

Notable for the L-478 series light meter is the large color touchscreen, which allows for fast control over settings for both ambient and flash metering. The meter is quite capable as well, able to function within a range of -2 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100. Additionally, for the current crop of hybrid shooters this model expands on its standard stills functions with two distinct video modes: Cine and HD Cine. These settings give access to frame rate selection from 1-1,000 fps as well as shutter angle settings from 1-358° as well as ISO 850 for Canon cinema cameras.

Guaranteeing the best possible performance is a suite of functions and features that will ensure users have the best tools available to them. Among these is a flash analyzing function that uses ambient and flash simultaneously to allow for shooters to dial in their preferred mix. Also, using the included Data Transfer Software users will be able to do Exposure Profiling for their camera by using the optional 5° viewfinder, showing dynamic range limits and knowing that you will have an accurate exposure. Alongside this is a Filtration Compensation Mode that allows for the meter to account for filter factor, which can now be done at up to 12 EV for landscape shooters using high-density ND filters. Other features include a contrast function for comparing brightness, a memory mode for 8 readings, and illuminance or luminance measurement.

Specifications

Catalog Numbers:
 
SKU:
401-474
Family:
L-478
Sensor:
SPD
Measuring System:
Exposure Meter
Incident light: Swivel head, retractable lumisphere
Reflected light: Removable, with Optional 5 deg. VF
Measuring Range and Modes:
 
Measuring Modes (Ambient Light):
T priority, F priority, TF priority, HD_CINE (T priority), CINE (f/s priority), Lux/FC, Cd/m2/FL
Measuring Modes (Flash light):
Cordless, Cord-in (PC), Multiple cumulative flash
Measuring Range at ISO100 (Ambient Incident Light):
EV-2 to EV22.9
0.63 lx to 2,000,000 lx
0.1 fc to 180,000 fc
Measuring Range ISO100 (Ambient Reflected Light):
EV3 to EV22.9
1.0 cd/m2 to 980,000 cd/m2
0.29 fl to 290,000 fl
Measuring Range (Flash Incident Light):
F1.0 to F161.2(=128.9)
Measuring Range (Flash Reflected Light):
F2.8 to F161.2(=128.9)
ISO Range:
ISO 3 to ISO 409,600 + ISO 850
Aperture Range (Ambient Light):
F0.5 to F161.2(=128.9) in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step
(Analog Scale: F1.0 to F90 in 1/3 step)
Aperture Range (Flash Light):
F0.5 to F161.2(=128.9) in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step
(Analog Scale: F1.0 to F90 in 1/3 step)
Shutter Speeds Range (Ambient Light):
30m to 1/64,000s in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step
(Analog scale: 4s to 1/2,000s in 1/3 step)
Shutter Speeds Range (Flash Light):
30m to 1/1,000s in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step
Frame Rate Range (Ambient Light):
1 f/s to 1,000 f/s plus other 20 settings (customized from 0.001 f/s to 9,999.999 f/s)
Shutter Angles Range (Ambient Light):
1 deg. to 358 deg. plus other 20 settings (customized from 0.001 deg. to 360 deg.)
EV Range (Ambient Light):
EV-27.9 to EV55.8
Memory:
Yes (9 times)
Average:
Yes
Contrast/Comparison Function:
Yes (+/-9.9EV in 1/10 step)
Flash vs Ambient Analyzing:
Yes (in 10% step)
Filter Compensation:
Yes (-12EV to 12EV, preset 30 type)
Exposure Compensation:
Yes (-9.9EV to +9.9EV)
Calibration Compensation:
Yes (-1.0EV to +1.0EV)
Custom Settings:
Yes (13 custom settings)
Physical:
 
Operating Temperature:
-10 deg. C to 50 deg. C
Storage Temperature:
-20 deg. C to 60 deg. C
Power Source:
1.5V x 2 (AAA battery)
LCD:
2.7" color dot matrix touch panel LCD
LCD Backlight:
Yes
Product Weight (lb):
0.29
Product Weight (kg):
0.13
Product Height (in):
1.02
Product Length (in):
5.51
Product Width (in):
2.24
Product Height (cm):
2.6
Product Length (cm):
14
Product Width (cm):
5.7

*1: "Under" is displayed when the illuminance is less than 5 lx (0.46 fc) or the Tcp is less than 1,600 K, and "Over" is displayed when the illuminance is over 10,000 lx (929 fc) or the Tcp is over 40,000 K.

*2: Tcp is Température de Couleur Proximale (Correlated Color Temperature).

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Software

Data Transfer Software for MAC

IMPORTANT!

  1. Please see this note for details of DTS operation with OS 11.1 Big Sur.
  2. Customers who already installed DTS version 6.0 or earlier, before installing new version below, completely remove any previous versions and see this instruction and note.
  3. Please see the Software Guide for installation.
  4. Turn off firewalls and anti-virus programs during the installation process.
  5. Compatible with L-858 series, L-478 series and L-758 series.
  6. If you fail installing the latest Data Transfer Software / Utility Software due to Gatekeeper by Apple inc. Please see this instruction.
  7. APFS Restrictions
    Depending on the specification of the APFS file system, file display may not be in alphabetical order. Therefore, when saving multiple images in the same folder, it is difficult to find the necessary image for profile creation.
    Please kindly create a subfolder and manage related images by combining relevant images for each profile.
  8. Applicable Product
    - Mac Computer Products installed SSD model (mac OS 10.13 High Sierra and later)
    - A Device formatted as APFS (mac OS 10.12 Sierra and later)

     

Version 6.10 for OSX 10.13 High Sierra - OSX 10.15 Catalina compatible with L-858D, L-758 and L-478 series

Download DTS ver. 6.10 for OSX 10.13 - 10.15 (9.7 MB)
Software Guide (4.5 MB)
 

Requirements of Version 6.10

Software Data Transfer Software
USB Driver 
OS *1 MAC OS X 10.13
MAC OS X 10.14
MAC OS X 10.15
Models Macintosh with a standard USB interface *2 *3
CPU Intel CPU (compatible with operating conditions of OS) *2
RAM Compatible with operating conditions of OS
Hard disk space Same as above
Display Screen resolution: At least 1024 x 768
Color quality: At least 16-bit

*1 If you are using a Macintosh computer, be sure to use the Macintosh version of the software. Operation of the Windows version is not guaranteed when running in Virtual PC for the Mac.

*2 Intel CPU (except Core 2 Duo and earlier) dedicated. 68k computers and Power PCs not supported.

*3 Please note the following:
     - The operating system must be the one pre-installed on the computer.
     - Proper operation may not be possible on certain Macintosh models and configurations.
     - Proper operation is not guaranteed on a Macintosh with an upgraded operating system
       or an add-on USB interface.
     - Proper operation is not guaranteed over connections through a USB hub.
 

Data Transfer Software for WINDOWS

IMPORTANT!

  1. Customers who already installed Data Transfer Software version 5.00, update the software by using "UPDATE" function in Data Transfer Software. However, when updating from version 5.01 with Windows 10, User Account Control may block the updating. In this case, please uninstall the old version 5.01, and install new version 6.10.
  2. Customers who already installed DTS version 3.093 or earlier, before installing new version below, completely remove any previous versions.
  3. Please see the Software Guide for installation.
  4. Turn off firewalls and anti-virus programs during the installation process.
  5. Version 5.10 is newly compatible with L-858 series in addition to L-758 and L-478 series. Version 5.01 or earlier is compatible with only L-758 and L-478 series.

Version 6.10 for Windows 8.1 and 10 compatible with L-858, L-758 and L-478

Download DTS 6.10 (42.3 MB)

Software Guide (4.5  MB)

 

Requirements

Software USB Driver
OS

Windows® 8.1 (32/64-bit version) *1
Windows® 10 (32/64-bit version) *2
Models PC with a standard USB interface *3
CPU Compatible with operating conditions of OS
RAM Same as above
Hard disk space Same as above
Display Screen resolution: At least 1024 x 768
Color quality: At least 16-bit

 

  1. Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 Pro / Windows 8.1 Enterprise.
  2. Home / Pro / Enterprise.
  3. Please note the following:      
  • The operating system must be the one preinstalled on the computer.      
  • Proper operation may not be possible on certain computer models and configurations.      
  • Proper operation is not guaranteed on a computer with an upgraded operating system or an add-on USB interface, a homemade computer, a shop-made computer, or in an emulator environment (such as Virtual PC).      
  • Proper operation is not guaranteed over connections through a USB hub.

 

 

Software

SEKONIC LD App

Sekonik LD Icon
IOs QR App Store Badge
Android QR Android Badge

Recommended Environment:iOS 16.0 or later / Android OS 11.0 or later

App Versions

Free App

The real magic happens when the C-4000 is connected to the Sekonic LD Free App. Utilizing Bluetooth connectivity along with smartphone or tablet compatible (Apple ® or Android ™), remote-control measurements are transferred to your smart device. View graphs of measurements, import stored data, configure settings and View CIE 1931, Spectrum, CRI and TM-30-18 color rendering properties.

Paid App

With the Sekonic LD upgraded PAID version of the App, a variety of features and functions are available at your fingertips providing a smooth and convenient workflow. From a quick and easy measure and record process to sharable measurement reports on the fly, the Sekonic LD upgrade App compatible with Apple ® or Android ™ smartphones or tablets offers the perfect extension to your C-4000 Spectrometer experience.

Note

Depending on your region, you may not be able to download SEKONIC LD.

  • MAC OS C-4000 Utility

  • WINDOWS C-4000 Utility

    • Coming Soon

Firmware

Sekonic L-478D LiteMaster PRO Light Meter Firmware

IMPORTANT!:

1. To update the firmware of your meter, install the Data Transfer Software first.
2. Please see the Software Guide for installation under the software tab above.
3. Go to the "Update Setting" tab on the screen of Data Transfer Software, and follow the instructions.

NOTE: Depending on the firmware version, the features and functions may be different.
See the Release Note here for firmware version.

Manuals