Light meter and Exposure meter

Sekonic Flashmate  Exposure meter L-308X. A legacy of accuracy pocket-sized and exceptionally accurate, the Sekonic Flashmate L-308X-U light meter from Sekonic is a compact tool for metering both ambient and flash lighting as well as working in video with dedicated Cine and HD Cine modes. Equipped with a sliding lumisphere, the L-308X-U is able to measure ambient light as well as reflected light via a lens with a 40° reception angle. This meter also has a wide metering range; from 0 to 19.9 EV at ISO 100, and can work with flash within a range of f/1.0 to f/90.9 at ISO 100. Repeat accuracy is also important when metering, which the L-308X-U delivers with a rating of <0.1 EV on repeat exposures. Maximum versatility last year, Sekonic introduced their groundbreaking flag ship light meter, the Speedmaster L-858D-U. By merging functionality for both photography and cinematography into one light meter, Sekonic created a powerful and invaluable tool for image makers of every kind. Now Sekonic is bringing that philosophy to the immensely popular L-308 series with the new Flashmate L-308X-U.

Three Meters in One

Keeping pace with the demands of modern image creators that move from assignment to assignment, the L-308X-U keeps pace with the demands of modern image creators by featuring three metering modes:

Photo Mode

The L-308X-U offers full exposure control for photographers on-location or in the studio. Measurement data for flash and ambient light readings are clearly displayed on screen, as well as ambient EV measurement. In addition to Shutter Priority Mode, the new Aperture Priority Mode offers photographers care free measurements where depth-of-field is critical.

HD Cine Mode

Gives cinematographers a compact solution for scouting locations or as a quick go-to solution while they are on set. The 308X-U lets users select from a range of frame rates and shutter angles, while measuring accurately, to within one-tenth of a stop. Also, the addition of ISO 850 greatly assists cinematographers by giving them the option of taking measurements in the native ISOs of many of today's professional cinema cameras.

Cine Mode

Designed with the professional in mind, the FLASHMATE L-308X can take on the challenges of digital cinematography. Select from the right combination of frame rates and shutter angles to achieve the exposure control necessary with one-tenth stop accuracy. Truly universal, the FLASHMATE L-308X offers Lux (lx) and foot-candle (fc) readout enabling a quick set up of lighting in a compact, affordable and easy-to use design.

Three Ways to Measure Light

Slide the built-in lumisphere to the right and insert the lumidisc (optional) into the provided slot over the light receiver. The L-308X is now ready to measure flat subjects or lighting contrast with precision.

Lumishpere -The Lumisphere provides incident light readings for nearly foolproof exposure readings and enables lighting that scene before talent arrives.

Lens - The Lumidisc is perfect for lighting green screens, adjusting ratios and taking lux and foot-candle measurements.

Lumidisc -  (optional) - Reflected light readings enable measuring the brightness of subject tones, gray cards, light sources or window light.

Updated Available ISO

Now includes ISO 850 the native ISO of some of today’s most popular video cameras.

lluminated display

Backlight LCD turns on automatically under EV5.

Calibration compensation

Adjust the L-308X-U to your Film or Digital camera’s exposure or matching the L-308X to other hand-held meters. (+/-1.0EV in 0.1 step)

Custom setting

Three custom settings are available to select display mode, increment of measurement and unit of illuminance (lx or fc) to fit to your camera and metering requirements.

Illuminance Measurement

Lux(lx) and foot-candle(fc) display is especially used for cinematogaraphy, theatrical and other applications that require precise control of light source brightness. Either no display, lux or foot-candle is selectable in custom setting.

What's included:

• Sekonic L-308X Exposure Meter
• Case
• Strap
• Sync contact protection

Sekonic makes tools such as light meters, color meters and illuminometers to help photographers and cinematographers measure and control light for the perfect exposure.

Sekonic... Because it's all about controlling the light.

Sekonic Exposure meter Litemaster Pro L-478DR Elinchrom are the world's first touch-screen-operated light meters. They have an array of unique, must-have features for both still and motion story tellers. Their compact size is both instantly familiar and comfortable to use. A large LCD (2.7") displays ambient, flash, cine and a host of other information in a clear and understandable way. Settings are made by simply touching or sliding a finger over the screen.

• Measurement of Flash and Ambient Light
• Color touchscreen
• Control & Trigger Elinchrom Wireless
• Rotatable Sensor
• Perfect for Stills and Cine

Mastery of Light

The L-478-series takes the mystery out of mixing ambient light and flash. Touch to select the measurement mode that fits your shooting style. Measure the brightness of a single light or the exposure for all. Read flash with a cord or cordlessly. Touch to compare, analyze and display for the very best results.

Touchscreen Light Meter

Call it a dashboard for light. From the first touch of your fingertip, you know something different and exciting is about to happen. The Litemaster Pro L-478 series powers-up with the world's first* colorful, touchscreen display that invites you to explore the significant capabilities and encourage exploring the possibilities of light. Exposure information large and easy to read. Want to change something? Simply touch or move your finger. Already own a touchscreen device? We're sure you'll feel like you've been using it for years.

Flash Power Control with Elinchrom Skyport products

The L-478DR-EL’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 F-number 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 ratios can be easily determined. Once flash adjustment is made for each group, ALL flashes can be triggered for a total reading for exposure. The L-478DR-EL can also be used to measure and adjust modeling light brightness of Elinchrom flashes for cine/video lighting applications. The L-478DR-EL triggering and power control is compatible with all Elinchrom flashes that use the EL- Skyport triggering system.

Joe Brady - Using the Sekonic 478DR for Elinchrom

Calibrated to your camera

Have you ever looked the highlights and shadow details in a scene with your naked eye and then were disappointed that something was missing when you processed your RAW or JPG files? We have the solution.
The range your camera can capture from dark to light is called dynamic range. Some cameras only capture five stops of information from dark to light, some up to nine or ten. Do you know what yours can capture? Did you also know different lenses may affect your dynamic range? Taking control is done via a process called exposure profiling. We've made it easy in the L-478 Series! Photograph a target, load it into our software and then upload it to your meter via USB. Now you can know if you have all the detail you desire before you press the shutter button. Why is that important? First and foremost, this saves you time by doing less post-processing. Shooting is more fun than editing files, right? It could also prevent costly reshoots when essential areas are under- or overexposed. Secondly, you look like a rock star in front of your clients and models because you are affirmatively exposing with knowledge, plus setups take less trial-and-error. Lastly, the less time you spend chimping your LCD on the camera, the more opportunities you have to capture those elusive perfect moments. Designed for today’s DSLR cameras, we've expanded our exposure profiling capabilities with a +/– 10-stop range, assuring it will work well with the camera you own today and also be ready for future cameras with even wider dynamic range. Other great features you will enjoy include comparing lights to set ratios, and average measurements for the best exposure. Further expanding your capability to profile cameras, you can create and store up to ten profiles made with Sekonic® or X-Rite® brand targets or even use the touch display to enter profile information obtained from other sources. Take control with Sekonic's Data Transfer Software system — built-in to the L-478 Series.

Cine

Did you know that the L-478DR and L-478D are also full-fledged filmmaking meters? Yes, they are! Learn more about cine functions here. If you are both a photographer and a filmmaker, then this is your dream meter. Or, if you plan on growing into making films, then the meter will grow with you! Please consider the L-478DR if you do use wireless triggering. The wireless technology is built in, and not a post-purchase user-installable option. If you don't use wireless triggering and do not plan to, then the L-478D is the ideal meter for you - perfect for both photography and filmmaking!

Specification

Sekonic makes tools such as light meters, color meters and illuminometers to help photographers and cinematographers measure and control light for the perfect exposure.

Sekonic... Because it's all about controlling the light.

Sekonic L-858D Speedmaster Flashmeter & Exposure meter. Sekonic L-858D Speedmaster Light Meter. With it's 2.7" color touch screen and truly innovative and sophisticated features, the Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D leads the way to the next generation of light measurement control as the world's first multi-function light meter for photographers and filmmakers. Leveraging over 60 years of experience in the image-making world with cutting-edge technology, the Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D has undergone a significant design change and boasts a comprehensive feature set sure to meet and exceed the demands of today's photographers and filmmakers. The first meter of its kind capable of measuring flash, while also being able to achieve an accurate ambient exposure reading in dimly lit scenes as low as 0.1 lx, the Sekonic L-858d provides image-makers of all levels with the critical exposure data they need to create stunning and beautiful imagery. The first to provide wireless compatibility with Elinchrom, Phottix, and PocketWizard products, the Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D also provides ultimate control to photographers seeking a faster and more streamlined workflow. Limitless creative possibilities are within reach through the meter’s ability to measure High Speed Sync (HSS) and calculate proper ambient-flash exposure for precision flash exposure control. With an increased light-sensitivity and extended ISO and Shutter Speed Ranges, the Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D enables all image-makers to obtain measurements in extremely low light and turn those readings into creative decisions. Finally, matching the high-ISO capabilities of today’s cameras, by accurately metering in low-light, is finally possible.

• Dual Metering System
• High-Speed Sync Support
• Wireless Flash Power Control
• Ultra-Fast Flash Duration Measurements

Features Sekonic L-858D Speedmaster Light Meter

Flash Duration Measurements

Understanding flash duration is the first step in freezing fast-moving subjects. Since all cameras are limited to relatively low sync speeds, stopping motion in a single image is often achieved by leveraging short flash durations with the camera’s max sync speed. A long-held secret of some of the world’s most talented photographers, the key to freezing action consistently is found in being able to measure flash duration. Photographers are now able to do this easily for the first time, demystifying one of photography’s most challenging techniques.

Radio Control Modules for Wireless Triggering

Having pioneered wireless exposure measurement, the L-858 Speedmaster Pro expands upon this ground-breaking innovation by adding functionality for Elinchrom Skyport and Phottix Strato II/ Ares II users allowing more photographers to experience the benefits of wireless freedom. With the Combined Elinchrom & Phottix Module, photographers have full Skyport triggering and power-control capabilities, while Phottix users have Strato II and Ares II triggering capabilities.

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Increased Light Sensitivity

Increased ISO capabilities in today’s cameras have created a need for light meters to increase their ability to measure light in the dimmest of settings. With an additional 3-stops of light sensitivity for incident light, 2-stops of light sensitivity for reflected light (spot), and an ability to capture a reading down to 0.1 lx of Illuminance, accurately metering scenes lit by candlelight or getting the right measurement for long-exposure night photography is now a possibility.

HSS Flash Measurements

The L-858D is the first meter of its kind that can measure the stroboscopic pulses fired from strobes when they are used for Hi-Speed Sync. Finally, photographers now have an accurate way of measuring their lights when they want to overpower the sun or achieve a very shallow depth of field through using HSS.

Flash Analyzing Function

The L-858D is especially useful for on-location shooting to lighten shadows or reduce background detail. That's because it measures ambient and flash simultaneously and automatically indicates the percentage of flash in the total exposure. You can easily adjust the ambient flash mix by turning the Jog Wheel. The digital display indicates the camera settings and an analog display shows the relationship between ambient and flash and the total exposure.

Determining the Dynamic Range of your camera

Shoot with the equipment you use most. Make tests under daylight and studio lighting. Exposure Profile Target requires an 11-shot bracket (0, +/- 5EV). Exposure Profile Target II shown at the right requires a 3-shot bracket (-3EV, 0,+3EV). Make a spot reading of 18% reflectance tone and incident reading in front of target and record data. Shoot the bracketed shots based on incident light measurement.

Entering Data

Download test images into computer. If shot in RAW, convert to TIFF for computation. Enter ISO, incident, and reflected light shooting data. Then select images and press OK to watch the Sekonic Data Transfer Software program graph the dynamic range of your DSLR camera. Save the data for transfer to the L-858D.

Full information Spot Viewfinder

The 1-degree spot meter has a broad reading range from EV 1 to EV 24.4 for ambient light and measures flash down to an amazing f/2.0. Its large, bright viewfinder with diopter correction and full-information data display give you everything you need to make the right exposure decisions without having to take your eye from the eyepiece.

Additional Features

• Expanded Shutter Speed Range for Ambient Light
  Measure ambient light for shutter speeds between 30 min. to 1/64,000s
• Expanded Shutter Speed Range for Strobe
  Measure strobes for shutter speeds between 30 min. to 1/16,000s
• Extended ISO Range
  Additional ISO range from ISO 3 to ISO 13,107,200, with ISO 850 for cinema cameras
• Full HD Cine and CINE modes
  Measure from 1 to 1000 fps or shutter angles of 1 to 358 degrees
• Filter Compensation Mode
  Photographers and filmmakers using high-density ND filters now have a filter factor of up to 12EV. Save up to 30 “favorites,” to instantly know what exposure compensation needs to be considered.
• 2.7” Color dot‐matrix touch screen
  Allows users to quickly and easily change settings and read important information
• Connectivity with MAC/PC DTS Software
  Upgrade firmware, apply custom settings, and utilize exposure profiling
• All-Weather Design
  Dust-proof and Splash proof (JIS Standard Water Resistance Class 4, Splash-Proof Type) for continued reliability and durability on-set, in any location.

Sekonic makes tools such as light meters, color meters and illuminometers to help photographers and cinematographers measure and control light for the perfect exposure.

Sekonic... Because it's all about controlling the light.

The Sekonic SpectroMaster C-800 Color Meter is a full-spectrum color meter that can precisely measure every kind of light including LED HMI Fluorescent and electronic flash. Its high-resolution measuring system featuring CMOS sensor enables capturing spikes in light source output to provide unsurpassed color measurement accuracy. Different than any spectrometer today the C-800's direct display of values for major light source and lens filter brands simplifies correcting and modifying light color for cleaner recording and faster post process. The C800 has CRI, TLCI, TLMF, TM-30-15, and CRI.

• Advanced Color Measurement
• Spectral Analysis Capability
• Wide Measurement Range
• User-Friendly Interface
• Ideal for cinematographers, photographers

SSI (Spectral Similarity Index)

Currently, the Sekonic SpectroMaster C-800 is the only meter to have SSI (Spectral Similarity Index) developed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science and Technology Council. Now you can compare and score lights based upon their spectral similarity. With the C-800 matching the new generation of RGB, RGBW and RGBAW LED's has never been easier. The meter will give you any lights (x, y) values to measure precise chromaticity coordinates, and you can measure Hue and Saturation to get the best match from any RGB LEDs. Now matching your LEDs to any available light source, gelled or not, can now be done in seconds. The enhancements to the new C-800 show the commitment and importance of end-user input and compatibility with new and growing trends in the color control industry. The new Spectromaster C-800 will give filmmakers and photographers increased confidence with lights to render true to life skin tones and realistic color, as well as match lights better than any other meter on the market.
The C-800 will empower you to light better.

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Features

• Measures LED, HMI, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Natural Light and Flash, from 380 to 780 nmt
• Various displays: (Text, Spectrum Graph, Spectrum Comparison, CRI, CRI Comparison, SSI, TLCI/TLMF, TM-30-15, Lighting Filter for Rosco© and LEE©, C amera Filter for Kodak Wratten©, LEE© and Fuji©, Multiple Lights Comparison, White Balance Correction)
• Expanded Color Rendering Properties: (CRI, SSI, TLCI, TLMF, TM-30-15)
• Measurements of Kelvin (K), Illuminance (lux/fc), LB/CC Filters (for Camera Lens or Lighting Filters), LB/CC Index, CRI (Ra, R1 thru. R15), ⊿uv, SSI, TLCI, TM-30-15(Rf, Rg), CIE1931(x, y), Hue, Saturation
• Extended Color Control Parameters: (Hue/Saturation, CIE 1931 x, y chromaticity coordinate)
• Up to 99 data measurements can be stored in memory
• Wide measurement range of Color Temperature (1,600 to 40,000K)
  and illumination (1 to 200,000lx in ambient light, 20 to 20,500lx in flash light)
• C-800 Series Utility: offers easy settings in the meter and analysis of memorized data in a computerr (download from www.sekonic.com)
• User-friendly design: 270 degrees swivel head, dark calibration without a cap, large 4.3” color touch panel LCD and Customize function

Specifications

• Illuminance Meter Class: Conforms to requirements for Class A of JIS C 1609-1: 2006 “Illuminance meters Part 1: General measuring instruments"
• Sensor: CMOS linear image sensor
• Spectral Wavelength Range: 380nm to 780nm
• Output Wavelength Pitch: 1nm
• Measuring Range:
  Ambient light (1 to 200,000lx=0.09 to 18,600fc)
  Flash Light (20 to 20,500lx・s)
• Accuracy *4, 5 (Standard Illuminant): Illuminance: ±5%±1 (1 to 3,000 lx), ±7.5MK±1digit (3,000 to 200,000 lx) of displayed v CCT: ±4MK-1 (Standard Illuminant A, 800 lx)
• Repeatability (xy=Standard Illuminant A)
  Illuminance: 1%+1 digit (30 to 200,000 lx), 5%+1 digit (1 to 30 lx) of displayed value CCT: 2MK-1 (500 to 100,000 lx)
  CCT: 4MK-1 (100 to 500 lx)
  CCT: 8MK-1 (30 to 100 lx)
  CCT: 17MK-1 (5 to 30 lx)
• Visible-region Relative Spectral Response Characteristics (f): Within 9%
• Cosine Response (f2): Within 6%
• Temperature Drift (fT): Illuminance: ±5% of displayed value CCT: ±12MK-1 (Standard Illuminant A, 1,000lx)
• Humidity Drift (fH): Illuminance: ±3% of displayed value CCT: ±12MK-1 (Standard Illuminant A, 1,000lx)
• Power Source: AA (1.5V) x 2 pcs, USB bus power
• Measurement Time
  Ambient Max.: 15 sec.
  Ambient Min.: 0.5 sec.
  Flash: 1 to 1/500s (plush 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, 1/200, 1/400)
• Measuring Modes: Text mode, Spectral graph mode, Spectral comparison mode, CRI mode, CRI Comparison mode, TM-30 mode, SSI mode, TLCI/TLMF mode, Filter mode, Multi lights mode, White balance correction mode
• Other Functions: Function, Auto power off, Auto Dimmer
• Display languages: English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified)
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Operating Temperature: -10 to 40 deg. C
• Storage Temperature: -10 to 40 deg. C
• Dimensions: 73w x 183h x 27d (body), 40d (light receiving part) mm
• Weight: 230g without batteries

Sekonic makes tools such as light meters, color meters and illuminometers to help photographers and cinematographers measure and control light for the perfect exposure.

Sekonic... Because it's all about controlling the light.

The Sekonic SpectroMaster C-7000 Color meter is a portable handheld spectrometer, designed especially for industrial use. Utilizing Sekonic’s CMOS linear image sensor design and large touch-screen color display, the C-7000 can measure and accurately describe LED, HMI, fluorescent, as well as natural light and electronic flash. The C-7000’s Utility software (only Windows version available), displays memorized data in several ways and outputs spectral data in 1nm (nanometer) increments in CSV format. The C-7000 is an important measuring tool for quality control in lamp manufacturing, medical facilities, educational / office safety and health standards, agricultural lighting / design and many more industrial uses.

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Precise Measurement

Measures LED, HMI, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Natural Light and Flash in 1 nanometer (nm) output wavelength increments from 380 to 780 nm. It conforms to requirement of “Illuminance meter class” for JIS C 1609-1: 2006 “Illuminance meters Part 1: General measuring instruments” Class A, and DIN 5032 Part 7 Class C. Wide Measurement Range of Color Temperature and Illuminance Wide measurement range of Color Temperature (1,563 to 100,000K) and illumination (1 to 200,000lx = 0.1 to 18,600fc in ambient light, 20 to 20,500lx • s = 1.86 to 1,900fc • s in flash light)

Flash Measurement

Because of it’s sophisticated and unique accumulation-type sensor, the C-7000 is the world’s first*, stand-alone industrial spectrometer designed to measure flash light color. Flashes may be trigger by connected PC cable or cordlessly.

User-friendly Design

Simply tap the intuitive color touch screen to open a measuring display mode. Return to the home screen at any time by tapping the Mode Icon on the display screen in use or pressing the Menu Button on the meter. The pressure-activated design of the screen enables easy use with gloves in cold weather. 270° horizontal swivel head enables using the meter in a convenient and comfortable manner. Dark calibration is achieved by simply turning the Light Selection Ring to the calibration Icon. No need to worry about losing the cap. (Dark Calibration internal mechanism exclusive Sekonic design – patent pending).

Technical Specifications

• Illuminance Meter Class:
  * Class A of JIS C 1609-1: 2006 “Illuminance meters
  Part 1: General measuring instruments”
  * DIN 5032 Part 7 Class C
• Sensor:
  CMOS linear image sensor
• Spectral Wavelength Range:
  380nm to 780nm
• Output Wavelength Pitch:
  1nm (Requires the C-7000 Utility to output memorized data)
• Spectral Bandwidth:
  Approx. 11 nm (half bandwidth)
• Measuring Range:
  Ambient light: 1 to 200,000lx (= 0.1 to 18,600fc), 1,563 to 100,000K (more than 5lx required)
  Flash light: 20 to 20,500lx • s (= 1.86 to 1,900fc • s), 1,563 to 100,000K
• Accuracy (Standard Illuminant A):
  Illuminance: ±5% + 1digit (1 to 3,000lx)
  x,y: 0.003 (Standard Illuminant A, 800lx)
• Repeatability (Standard Illuminant A):
  Illuminance: 1%+1 digit (30 to 200,000lx), 5%+1 digit (1 to 29.9lx)
  x,y: 0.001 (500 to 200,000lx)
  x,y: 0.002 (100 to 499lx)
  x,y: 0.004 (30 to 99.9lx)
  x,y: 0.008 (5 to 29.9lx)
• Visible-region Relative Spectral Response Characteristics (f1’):
  9% or less
• Cosine Response (f2):
  6% or less
• Temperature Characteristic:
  Illuminance: ±5% of indicated value
  x,y: ±0.006 (Standard Illuminant A, 1000lx)
• Humidity Characteristic:
  Illuminance: ±3% of indicated value
  x,y: ±0.006 (Standard Illuminant A, 1000lx)
• Power Source:
  AA (1.5V) x 2 pcs, USB bus power
• Measurement Time:
  Ambient: Auto - Max.: 15 sec., Min.: 0.5 sec.
  Ambient : Manual - 0.1s, 1sec.
  Flash: 1 to 1/500 sec. (in 1 step)
• Measuring Modes:
  Text mode, Spectrum mode, Spectrum Comparison mode, CRI mode, CIE1931 (CIE1964) mode, CIE1931 (CIE1964) Comparison mode, CIE1976 mode, CIE1976 Comparison mode
• Other Functions:
  Up to 999 memory, Preset function, Auto power off, Auto Dimmer, 2 or 10 deg. Filed of View Setting
• Display languages:
  English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified) - factory preset, user cannot change
• Interface:
  USB 2.0 Operating Temperature: -10 to 40 deg. C
• Storage Temperature:
  -10 to 60 deg. C
• Dimensions:
  73mm (w) × 183mm (h) × 27mm (d) = 2.9” (w) x 7.2” (h) x 1.1” (d) (excluding protruding part
• Weight:
  230g = 8.11oz. (without batteries)

Sekonic makes tools such as light meters, color meters and illuminometers to help photographers and cinematographers measure and control light for the perfect exposure.

Sekonic... Because it's all about controlling the light.