• Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-EL (with Elinchrom Radio Transmitter)

1. What is the Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR?

The Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR is a light meter designed for photographers and filmmakers to accurately measure ambient and flash light levels. It is equipped with wireless flash control and compatible with Elinchrom radio frequencies for seamless integration with existing studio lighting systems.

2. What is the benefit of using the Elinchrom radio transmitter with the L-478DR?

The Elinchrom radio transmitter allows for wireless flash control and eliminates the need for any physical connection between the light meter and the studio lights. This allows for more flexibility in light meter placement and streamlines the setup process.

3. Can the L-478DR measure both ambient and flash light levels?

Yes, the L-478DR has a wide measuring range and can accurately measure both ambient and flash light levels. It also has the ability to display both values simultaneously for convenience.

4. Is the L-478DR easy to use?

Yes, the L-478DR has a user-friendly design with a large touchscreen and straightforward menu navigation. It also has customizable settings and memory to streamline your preferred workflow.

5. Can the L-478DR be used with any brand of studio lights?

The L-478DR is compatible with Elinchrom radio frequencies, so it can be used with any Elinchrom lighting system. It also has the ability to trigger non-Elinchrom lights by using a PC sync cable connected to the flash sync terminal.

6. Is the L-478DR suitable for both photography and videography?

Yes, the L-478DR has specific modes for both photography and videography. It also has adjustable settings such as frame rate and shutter angle for precise light metering in video applications.

7. Does the L-478DR require any additional accessories?

The L-478DR comes with a carrying case and a flash sync terminal for triggering non-Elinchrom lights. Additional accessories such as a 5-degree spot viewfinder and various soft cases are also available for purchase separately.

8. Is the L-478DR powered by batteries or external power source?

The L-478DR is powered by two AA batteries, which are included with the purchase. It also has the option to be powered by external power sources with the use of a separately sold adaptor.

9. Are there any updates or firmware upgrades available for the L-478DR?

Yes, updates and firmware upgrades are available for the L-478DR through the Sekonic website. It is recommended to periodically check for updates to ensure the best performance.

10. Does the L-478DR come with a warranty?

Yes, the L-478DR comes with a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. This covers any manufacturing defects and allows for repairs or replacement of the unit. Additional optional warranties can also be purchased for extended coverage.

Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-EL

Equipped with a large and intuitive 2.7 inch color touchscreen LCD and now featuring built-in radio flash power control and triggering for the 2.4 GHz Elinchrom EL Skyport wireless system, the LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-EL 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. Along with this, the 20-channel system has separate selection between 4 groups with measured values maintained for ratio determination. Users will also be able to control modeling lamp power as well as set ALL groups at once.

Notable for the L-478 light meter series 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. And, 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.

Flash Power Control for Elinchrom EL-Skyport Products

The power screen of the L-478DR-EL 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 the 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 the flash adjustment is made for each group, all the flashes can be triggered for a total reading for exposure. The L-478DR-EL can also be used to measure and adjust the modeling light brightness of Elinchrom flashes for cine/video lighting.

The L-478DR-EL triggering and power control is compatible with all Elinchrom flashes that use the EL-Skyport triggering system.

• MPN - 42.L-478DR-EL
• GTIN - 962294011765