The importance of this will shortly become apparent. Using a sekonic l358 light meter, which is available at adorama, mark shows you how to set your light meter to measure in thirdstop increments that will match the settings on your digital camera, set your sync speed, and more. I have a l358 so i cant really comment on how well using a. Sekonic light meter calibration and colorchecker passport. Conforms to requirements for class a of jis c 16091. The sekonic l758cineu digitalmaster is the ultimate lightmeasuring tool for. Dts software can be downloaded from sekonics website. It features flash and ambient analyzing, so you can select the. And i can say that the calibration with the color checker passport went smooth and the result is accurate. Theres a big difference on the l 358 read p 26 of the user guide. Sekonic corporate a lot of software developers to use sekonic omr scanner all over the world. Oct 26, 2009 sekonic l 358 wspotmeter attachment it doesnt work the way i would expect and i dont know if its my expectations or if the hardware is malfunctioning. Its done by starting with the meter off, pressing both iso buttons and turning the meter on.
Sekonics data transfer software allows you to create and save up to 10 camera exposure profiles using sekonic, xrite, or datacolorbrand calibration targets. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonic s affiliates. Sekonic litemaster pro l478dr light meter lensauthority. Subscribe we use cookies to make sure you get the best experience on our website. The sekonic l398a studio deluxe iii has been a mainstay of working photographers and cinematographers for four decades running. The new l308s offers the latest in component technology and precise calibration for accurate digital exposures. When i use my l358 for ambiant light readings, its pretty much spot on with my camera. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly, to be able to take advantage of its many features and to obtain the long service life. If you are having exposure problems, it is likely not due to the meter. Its the only meter that can be calibrated to read light the way your particular. The l358s easy to use controls make it easy to set up and use with available and flash lighting. Discussing meter calibration in sekonic light meter. The l 358 features a retractable incident lumisphere for standard or cosine corrected light readings, provides both hemispherical and narrow angle readings. I shot a sample image using the l 358 at f8, sphere out, iso 100, ambient, and was severely overexposed at 8.
Looking for the latest firmware, software or manuals. It has an array of unique, musthave features for both still and motion story tellers. Included with each meter is a padded ballistic case, caps, a strap, a user quick guide, and a 3year warranty, when you register your meter online. There is a reason why sekonic and other company add a calibration option. Press the power button on while holding down the iso 1 and iso 2 buttons simultaneously. I had previously bought an l358 through a reseller on amazon but through the fulfilled by amazon scheme. Warehouse express limited operates alongside its sister company, calumet photographic limited company registration no. The sekonic l358 would have been a better choice for beginners perhaps mamiya and xrite will consider offering an alternate package.
Light meter calibration american photography group. It is an improved version of the sekonic studio l28 series meters. Their software has many unique functions to follow the request of customers. Sekonic l358 calibration mar 5, 2010 just got a new sekonic l358. I believe that the software within the meter is limited to the displayed range of fstops that are shown along the bottom of the meters screen, for whatever lighting condition you are within. Utilizing free software from sekonic and xrite, photographers can easily create an exposure profile of their cameras. Theres a big difference on the l358 read p 26 of the user guide. Sunny 16 was never meant to be a truly accurate exposure method. The sekonic litemaster pro l478dr light meter the sekonic litemaster pro l478dr light meter is the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meter. Other than a place of a marker, it has no importance to the calibration as for the curve, yes i left out that part and will add it. Forums photography talk sekonic l358 calibration with nikon d80.
New sekonic l358 flash master flash light meter l358. With a usb interface to link it up to a pcmac calibration program, the l758d can remember three different cameras, two types of lighting ambient or flash and two measuring methods incident or. It is my hope that everything provided here will be a useful resource to you as you set out to. Sekonic dts software profile your digital camera dslr or film camera. Ever since sekonic announced the rt32ctl controltl module for the l358 flashmaster and other compatible light meters i was very interested in what they might have coming up next, and im glad i waited. For mixed lighting scenarios, the l 358 displays the combined exposure values of both flash and ambient light sources, including the percentage of flash in total exposure in 10. View online or download sekonic flash master l 358 opearting manual. Do we need to calibrate the sekonic l358 lightflash meter.
Sekonic l358 flash master light meter ambientflash at keh. If you think any of this is slightly complicated, dont buy the sekonic l758d for its programmable camera customisation. As for the monacooptixxr component in this package, it brings you monacooptix software and an xrite colorimeter. Jun 21, 2012 meaning as i always mentioned in the posts you have to do the calibration in the workflow were you do the editing.
Does not come with necessary equipment for calibration. Page 2 but since you will never use them all at the same time, once you have learned all about it, it is simple and its use will become second nature. Its compact size is both instantly familiar and comfortable to use. Calibration changes the out of the box factory setting against ansi standards. To enter the calibration setting of the meter it must first be turned off. The target also doubles as a graywhite balance card.
Polaris spd100 vs sekonic l308s vs l358 vs l478d light. Weathersealed against the nastiest of working conditions, the l 358 delivers deadnuts accurate flash and ambient light reading in both incident and reflected modes. View and download sekonic flash master l 358 opearting manual online. Leveraging over 60 years of experience in the imagemaking world with cuttingedge technology, the sekonic.
The sekonic gray balance card enables you to do incidentonly calibration with the. Sekonic litemaster pro l478drupx series light meter 401476. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonics affiliates. When working in the studio i will often simply rely on the histogram of the camera to determine whether the photograph is properly exposed or not however during the week i decided to use my light meter instead. It was correctly calibrated by sekonic to 110th of a stop or better. Utilizing free software from sekonic and xrite, photographers can easily. This particular model design is directly related to the director line of meters originally created by donald w. The sekonic studio deluxe l398 is a series of hand held light meter released in 1976 and is still a current product 2011. The sekonic flash master l358 the sekonic l358 flash master is the perfect blend of advanced features, userfriendly functions and affordability combined in one light meter.
Sekonic litemaster pro l478d light meter and xrite 401478ccpp. They even recommends that you do make the calibration to match dslr sensor respond. The sekonic litemaster pro l478dr light meter kit combines the innovative l478dr light meter with touch screen interface and flash power control and the colorchecker passport to simplify the process of calibrating your camera for accurate exposure levels and colors. Anyone ever calibrated a sekonic l358 with a nikon d80. Get the latest on promos, product updates and new software for your meters. Using a sekonic l358 light meter, which is available at. Sekonic 358 and 558 calibration in flash and studio lighting. It comes with more features than the polaris spd100, the sekonic l308 and the sekonic l 358 combined. The following profiles, source files, and training material is offered free of charge and with no warranty or guarantees expressed or implied. Sekonic l758dr not been detected by dts software v 5. Jul 11, 2008 our video on the sekonic data transfer software explains what it does when used with the sekonic l758dr light meter or l758 cine and the sekonic exposure target and how to use it. It equipped select stacker and inline printer normally.
Sekonic l358 flash master light meter ambientflash at. Light meter calibration american photography group on vimeo. It comes with more features than the polaris spd100, the sekonic l308 and the sekonic l358 combined. Sekonic is bundling the special colorchecker passport with the sekonic l478ddr meters and making special purchasers available to early purchasers of the l478ddr who have. Sekonic introduction to dts digital transfer software youtube. The sekonic l 358 would have been a better choice for beginners perhaps mamiya and xrite will consider offering an alternate package. The sekonic l358 flash master is an advanced, yet easy to operate, exposure analyzing light meter, that incorporates the latest technology in handheld meters. Unless you know it is need of calibration, dont touch it. If you feel it is a little dark, you just compensate. The sekonic l 358 flash master is an advanced, yet easy to operate, exposure analyzing light meter, that incorporates the latest technology in handheld meters. I am using a manual lens on my 5dii, and hasselblad film for a special shoot.
Apr 12, 2005 sekonic has announced the new sekonic l308s flashmate, which offers all of the features of the popular sekonic l308bii with a digital twist. Need answers, software downloads, help solving a problem or just want to give us some feedback. In short, regardless of iso or aperture setting, i cant get a recommended shutter speed below 2s 3s, 1m, 20m, etc. I dont know how sekonics higher end light meter is but this one feels cheap for the price tag. Ive recently bought a sekonic l358 flashmeter and am using it with a set of bowens flash heads and a dimage a2. Apr 18, 20 the special sekonic gray balance card is necessary to make a reflected light measurement with the l478 accessory 5degree viewfinder needed for a full dts calibration. I will do a write up on the reflective calibration as well. Each calibration is recalled using a memory menu on the l758d, and you must of course remember which storage register applies to which camera. Set your sekonic l358 light meter to match your digital camera. Select stacker has function to do reverse discharge.
The sekonic digitalmaster l758d meter offers the solution to variable isoei ratings, and apparent sensitivity and contrast curves variations found in dslrs. Its compact size is both instantly familiar and comfortable to. In the field with the sekonic speedmaster l858du light. Sekonic 358 and 558 calibration flash and studio lighting. Like many of the sekonic products, the sekonic l478d is comfortable to hold and operate. It is both an ambient meter and a flash meter joined together into one rugged, compact, allweather housing. I had previously bought an l 358 through a reseller on amazon but through the fulfilled by amazon scheme. Now in the past you had to buy the expensive sekonic target, but since the new software they also support color checkers including the color checker passport from xrite which i use myself. I just bought the meter and the calibration target, spent some time photographing the target and creating a profile.
Since the sekonic chart has so many gradations, moving in 16th stop increments, it is much more precise. If the camera could handle it, the details would be there. The special sekonic gray balance card is necessary to make a reflected light measurement with the l478 accessory 5degree viewfinder needed for a full dts calibration. One thing to note however, is the fact that minolta meters use aa batteries while sekonic uses the. Does not come with a mini usb cord for software and firmware updates. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. Sekonic data transfer software for l758dr and l758 cine. You might also post this note on the sekonic siteas their employee moderator is good about answering your questions. Pcb cybercommander vs sekonic l358 110 stop direct comparison part 5 after running 4 previous tests trying to show the. Our video on the sekonic data transfer software explains what it does when used with the sekonic l758dr light meter. Sekonic flash master l358 digital lightflash meter.
There are two ways to calibrate the l478dr meters using sekonics dts version 3 software. Jan 18, 2009 you can then upload the new calibration to the meter. Its simply a rough idea of what your exposures will be. How to create a sekonic dts profile for your light meter video. These devices help photographers to measure several things, giving them accurate information about shutter speeds and other data. Checked the calibration on two canon cameras recently, a 40d and a 1ds ii. Apr 14, 2006 other than a place of a marker, it has no importance to the calibration as for the curve, yes i left out that part and will add it. A properly adjusted light meter will ensure that youll get accurate readings for your photographs. For mixed lighting scenarios, the l358 displays the combined exposure values of both flash and ambient light sources, including the percentage of flash in total exposure in 10. How do i calibrate my sekonic l358 studio and lighting. Ive used the minolta iv f and sekonic 358 and found the accuracy on both to be about the same. However, when using a flash, the meter is giving me a fstop, that is 1ev over exposed.
Retracting the sekonic l358s lumisphere curved dome into its housing turns the l358 into a more directional incident meter, enabling you to quickly judge the brightness of different light sources for fast, accurate adjustment of lighting ratios. Sheets in output tray are stuck the same orders as were loaded onto the input tray. The new l308s offers the latest in component technology and precise calibration for accurate. How to calibrate a sekonic 758dr or any other digital light meter. If there was a difference in readings, it was usually only 110th of stop.
Sr1 is flagship of sekonic omr scanner, and it could feed around 183 forms min a4, letter, legal applicable. If there was an issue during calibration, it would be easier to fix with the sekonic chart than the xrite chart because of these additional gray chips. View online or download sekonic flash master l358 opearting manual. Claimed as the worlds first multifunction light meter with exposure profiling and wireless triggering, the sekonic digital master l758dr has been designed for professional photographers who shoot with advanced digital cameras but can also be used by photographers who shoot film. How to create a sekonic dts profile for your light meter. Dec 07, 20 i am using a manual lens on my 5dii, and hasselblad film for a special shoot. The sekonic l478d can be quickly and easily calibrated to your camera by using the sekonic data transfer software. Sekonic flash master l358 opearting manual pdf download. Sekonic if you own the sekonic 758 you are lucky sekonic offers software to do the process for you automatically. How to calibrate sekonic l358 flash light meter having.
The l358 features a retractable incident lumisphere for standard or cosine. Sekonic light meters are invaluable camera tools for professional and amateur photographers. This model sits at the higher end of the specification range with only one model sitting above it in the sekonic range although technically there are 3 variants of the l758. Sekonic l858du speedmaster light measurement control. Now that we know that middle gray is not always the same how do we do a proper calibration. Sekonic redesigned the popular l308bii to accommodate the demand for an affordable, lightweight, digitalready light meter. Retracting the sekonic l 358 s lumisphere curved dome into its housing turns the l 358 into a more directional incident meter, enabling you to quickly judge the brightness of different light sources for fast, accurate adjustment of lighting ratios. I shot a sample image using the l358 at f8, sphere out, iso 100, ambient, and was severely overexposed at 8. Small, compact and easy to use, the sekonic l398a incorporates a batteryless amorphous photocell which enables you to take ambient light readings anywhere, anytime. Sekonic has announced the new sekonic l308s flashmate, which offers all of the features of the popular sekonic l308bii with a digital twist. Sekonic data transfer software for l758dr and l758.
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