Sekonic l758dr digitalmaster ambient exposure meter 401758. There are many reasons why you might choose one phone over another, but the. 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. Sekonic data transfer software is a shareware software in the category miscellaneous developed by sekonic corp the latest version of sekonic data transfer software is currently unknown. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for. The sekonic l398a studio deluxe iii has been a mainstay of working photographers and cinematographers for four decades running. Perhaps they may eventually step up to something fancy like the l478 or l858, but the l308 is usually where they started and the one they recommend to new photographers looking to get their first meter. Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features. Sekonic l 478d firmware full guides for download and. In appearance, the l758dr has many of the features of a traditional. Using the included sekonic data transfer software and the provided usb cable. The l478d can be quickly calibrated to your camera using sekonic s data transfer software and either sekonic or xrite brand targets or by manually inputting data to. Current l 758dr owners can use rt32ctl as is or upgrade meter firmware to show standard and controltl channel indication simply by using free v3.
The panasonic lumix dcs1r is the companys 47mp highres fullframe mirrorless camera. Sekonic introduction to dts digital transfer software youtube. Also, because you have to feed the software jpegs and because i didnt want lightroom or. Select your meter from the dropdown below for the latest updates. Weve taken a preproduction model to a basketball game, a low light concert, and even a blacksmith shop. Different from incident light metering that produces readings only for the middle of your cameras exposure range, reflected light. Sekonic rt32n transmitter module for l358 and l758 series. Sekonic has issued a press release for the announcement of the rt32ctl radio transmitter module for l358 and l758 series. This page contains the software, firmware and driver files for ilts light measurement products. Specscompare metersbuy nowphotographers measure flash durationits the first step in freezing fast moving subjects and the l478 is here to demystifyphotographers measure flash durationits the first step in freezing fast moving subjects and the l478 is here to. Sekonic data transfer software runs on the following operating systems. This video covers the sekonic lightmaster pro l478dr digital touchscreen light meter with built in radio trigger.
Because every digital camera, lens, and software is unique in its. Welcome to the sekonic l758dr quick start fivepart video series. Calibration data from upto 3 cameras can be used in the meter at any time. In this first video, well show you how to get your l758dr up and running and give you an overview of its most popular functions. Reflected light metering tells you about the subject. I posted in another l758dr related thread but had no response. View online or download sekonic digitalmaster l758dr operating manual. You can with the color passport take a series of bracket exposures and use the software to adjust the profile to match your cameras metering system and dynamic range. Sekonic l758dr not been detected by dts software v 5. Upgrade firmware, apply custom settings, and utilize exposure profiling. Looking at our own analytics, we find the number of people who view sekonic. I have a sekonic l758dr and was wondering if the new colorchecker passport with grey card will be offered for purchase to existing customers, similar to the one with the l478.
Sekonic updates light meter software sekonic updates the data transfer software and usb driver for the mac, for its sekonic l758 light meter. I always rely on my meter reading from my sekonic in the very first instance. Using the sekonic l758dr light meter and sekonic exposure target plus free data transfer software, you can profile your digital camera. Sekonic l758cine or l758dr flash and studio lighting. Small, compact and easy to use, the sekonic l398a incorporates a batteryless amorphous photocell which enables you to take ambient light readings anywhere, anytime. Issue is when i connect my l758dr to my macbook followed by opening the dts software try to update and check for firmware. Precise metering has moved to a new level of excellence. Looking for the latest firmware, software or manuals. The about radio triggering page has also been updated to reflect subsequent changes. The target also doubles as a graywhite balance card.
How to configure sekonic l758, pocketwizard flex tt5 and mini tt1 for. I posed the question of incident v reflected metering in the other thread but again no one responded. Sekonic l758dr l758cine differences in reply to sin cohen jul 9, 2011 i am afraid i cant tell you the precise difference between the l758dr and the cine version, though presumably the latter is aimed more towards film makers. Get the latest on promos, product updates and new software for your meters. With both sets of data, the sekonic software can automatically calculate the iso offsets for. How to download and update firmware sekonic l 758dr firmware update download digital photo cameras firmware. Enjoy this sekonic l758 cine quick start video in which youll learn how to setup frame rates and shutter angles for cinematography, measure lux or.
Sekonics latest radio trigger rt32ctl and the firmware updates for. How to download and update firmware sekonic l 478dr firmware download digital photo cameras firmware. The sekonic l858du speedmaster is the first fully featured light meter to. Here are the details about the release of this module. These files are also located on their respective meter pages. The l758dr digitalmaster offers all the features found on the popular l558r dualmaster, however, thats where the similarities end. Profiling the sekonic l758dr with the exposure profile target ii and dts. Claimed as the worlds first multifunction light meter with exposure profiling and wireless triggering, the sekonic digital master l 758dr has been designed for professional photographers who shoot with advanced digital cameras but can also be used by photographers who shoot film. The sekonic l758dru incorporates a precise 1degree, reflected light spot meter. Plus the l858 supports firmware updates so you can keep your device up to date. The new sekonic l758dr digitalmaster is the worlds first multifunction light meter than can be programmed to match the sensitivity of digital camera sensors or types of film for perfect exposure control. Personally, i tend to l508 because have the zoom but cant find the new one now or 2nd hand but same price with l558 new one yes, i think that the l758 may have some extra function i dont use. Calibration is possible using sekonic s digital transfer software, which allows you to create highly accurate and personal exposure profiles for your specific cameras dynamic range. Our video on the sekonic data transfer software explains what it does when used with the sekonic l 758dr light meter or l758 cine and the sekonic exposure target and how to use it.
The user manual is pretty vague however there are tons of instructional videos specific to the 758 on youtube. The dts software creates its profiles by processing 8 bit images and evaluating the clipping points. I was hoping to find a comparison between the l478ddr and the l758drcine but not even. The sekonic l308s meter is by far their most popular light meter. View online or download sekonic digitalmaster l758cine operating manual. Sekonic l 758dr firmware update full guides for download. Using the included sekonic data transfer software and the provided usb cable, exposure profiles can be loaded into the l758dr through its builtin usb port. How to download and update firmware sekonic l 478d firmware download digital photo cameras firmware.
Sekonic l758cine or l758dr in flash and studio lighting. Best part of the meter is that you can actually calibrate it with your cameras dynamic range using the free sekonic dts software and an optional xrites colorchecker passport. The l358 has lots of features, but no spotmeter mode yes, there is an addon, but the price of. I saw the downloadable profiles for the l758 on the sekonic japan. It just saves so much time and heartache trying to secondguess. Current l758dr owners can use rt32ctl as is or upgrade meter firmware to show standard and controltl channel indication simply by using free v3. Canons latest flagship, the eos1d x mark iii is a big, fast, tough dslr that hides an impressively refined mirrorless camera within it. This light meter allows up to 10 profiles which you can load and use at any time. There are software upgrades easily available and still supported by sekonic.
The exposure profile target ii is fully compatible with the free data transfer software and l858d, l478 series, l758dr and l758 cine to profile your camera and lens combinations. Light meter software international light technologies. Below is the step by step process for manually entering a specific exposure profile. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonic s. The sekonic l758dr digitalmaster is the worlds first multifunction light meter.
The sekonic l758dr appears to have all that, but is rather pricy. L758 series off the drawing board, sekonic engineers fueled with excitement. 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. The exposure profile target ii is fully compatible with the free data transfer software and l858d, l478 series, l 758dr and l758 cine to profile your camera and lens combinations. Sekonic announces price and availability of groundbreaking l. I just got my l758dr upgraded from an l608 super zoom master and i think the l758dr is amazingly good. Long a timeconsuming necessity, sekonic has automated the process to one that takes just minutes. Sekonic dts software profile your digital camera dslr or film. Sekonic has released a free downloadable upgrade to its data transfer software dts allowing for automated dslr and digital video camera meter calibration. The photo management software thats changing the world of. View online or download sekonic digitalmaster l758 cine operating manual. New sekonic litemaster pro l478d and l478dr light meters. Single exposure perfection the sekonic l758dr by photovideo edu. Sekonic announces free upgrade to data transfer software.
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