Sekonic LiteMaster PRO L478DREL/L478DRPX
Sekonic have released two new versions of their acclaimed LiteMaster PRO L478 series, touchscreen-operated light meters. The new models - the Sekonic LiteMaster PRO L478DREL and L478DRPX developed in cooperation with Elinchrom in Switzerland and Phottix in Hong Kong -, offer wireless triggering and power control of Elinchrom flash units and triggering of flashes and radio triggers using the ELSkyport and Phottix Strato II protocol, respectively. Both use Sekonic’s DTS (Data Transfer Software) system that automates meter calibration to the camera in use. The L478DREL’s power screen enables separate selection of any of the four lighting Groups, 1,2,3,4, for flash brightness adjustment in 0.1EV increments by simply tapping buttons on the meter’s touchscreen.The L478DRPX flash control screen allows selection of a single group or a combination of groups for flash brightness measurement. The measured value for each group is maintained as a visual record of the brightness difference of the lights in use so that lighting ratio for a total exposure reading can easily be determined. The L478DRPX group selection and triggering is compatible with Phottix flashes and radios that are compatible with the Phottix Strato II protocol. This includes flashes connected to the Strato and Strato II receiver and the Atlas II transceivers. Compatible Phottix flashes include the Indra360, Indra500 and Mitros+series flashes designed for use with Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras. Both the Elinchrom and the Phottix versions of the Litemaster PRO L478 are available for £350.
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JP Distribution announce availability of two new versions of the LITEMASTER PRO L478 Series
Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L478DREL/L478DRPX Series Additional Radio System of Elinchrom and Phottix
Sekonic, manufacturer of Professional Photographic Light Meters, have released two new versions of their acclaimed LITEMASTER PRO L478 Series, touch screen operated light meters to the current lineup which includes the L478D and L478DR for PocketWizard systems. The new models of L478DREL and L478DRPX, developed with cooperation of Elinchrom in Switzerland and Phottix in Hong Kong, offer wireless triggering and power control of Elinchrom flash units and triggering of flashes and radio triggers using the ELSkyport and Phottix Strato II protocol, respectively. Both use Sekonic’s breakthrough DTS (Data Transfer Software) system that automates meter calibration to the camera in use and expanded Cine features that put these meters in a class of their own. Each meter features a distinctive, signature colour rubber surround.
The Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L478 Series compact size is both instantly familiar and comfortable to use. The large colour LCD (2.7”) displays ambient, flash, cine and other information in a clear and understandable way. Settings are made by simply touching or sliding a finger over the screen.
Flash Power Control with Elinchrom ELSkyport products
The L478DREL’s power screen enables separate selection of any of the four lighting Groups, 1,2,3,4, for flash brightness adjustment in 0.1 increments by simply tapping buttons on the meter’s touch screen. The Fnumber value for the light being measured appears in a central area on the screen as well as over respective group selection button. The measured value for each group is maintained as a visual record of the brightness difference of the lights in use so that lighting ratio for a total exposure reading can easily be determined. Once flash adjustment is made for each group, ALL flashes can be triggered for a total reading exposure. The L478DREL can also be used to measure and adjust modelling light brightness of Elinchrom flashes for cine/video lighting applications. The L478DREL triggering and power control is compatible with all Elinchrom flashes that use the ELSkyport triggering system.
Flash Triggering with Phottix Strato II Protocol products
The L478DRPX flash control screen allows selection of a single group or a combination of groups for flash brightness measurement. The Fnumber value for the light being measured appears in a central area on the screen. The measured value for each group is maintained as a visual record of the brightnessdifference of the lights in use so that lighting ratios can be easily determined. The L478DRPX group selection and triggering is compatible with Phottix flashes and radios that are compatible with the Phottix Strato II protocol. This includes flashes connected to the Strato and Strato II receiver and the Atlas II transceivers. Compatible Phottix flashes include the Indra360, Indra500 and Mitros+series flashes designed for use with Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras.
Exposure Profiling
Sekonic’s pioneering and newly updates DTS (Data Transfer Software) Version 5.0 enables quick dynamic range mapping of both digital still and motion cameras for the more precise control of light and exposure. The automated process requires use of the L478’s 5degree viewfinder and recording images of one of Sekonic’s Exposure Profile Targets, Colorchecker series targets by XRite or newly compatible SpyderCHECKR by Datacolor, all available as a separate purchase. Measured data from other industrystandard targets can also be manually entered in the software or meter. Any number of profiles can be stored with the software. Once loaded, the Sekonic L478 series can make incident and reflected light readings that are precisely tuned to the dynamic range of the profiled camera. A wide range of inmeter adjustment as well as complete exposure data input is also possible using the graphic interface of the L478 series.
Additional Improvements to the L478 Meters
Sekonic has been continuously adding operational improvements requested by current owners who are making L478 one of the most sought after light meters in Sekonic history. Among these are the inclusion of ISO 850 for Canon cinema cameras, and expanding the filter compensation from 5EV to 12EV to aid landscape photographers who use high density ND and vario ND filters. These and other small operational improvements soon will be as a firmware upgrade for current owners by the latest Data Transfer Software ver 5.0 available on www.sekonic.com
SRP:
LITEMASTER PRO L478 DREL (Elinchrom) £350
LITEMASTER PRO L478 DRPX (Phottix) £350
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