Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D
Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D
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Description
- Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
- 1° Spot Metering with Viewfinder
- Measuring Range: -5 to 22.9 EV (ISO 100)
- Illuminance Range: 0.1 to 2,000,000 lux
- Extensive Range of Cine & Video Settings
- HSS Flash & Flash Duration Measurements
- Flash Analyzing Function; Extended Range
- 68cm Touchscreen LCD; All-Weather Design
- Optional Radio Control Modules
Delivery
Australia
Standard Shipping 4-7 business days: AU $8.95*
Express Shipping 1-3 business days: AU $15*
International Shipping
New Zealand 9-12 business days: AU$21*
*During peak promotional periods, please allow additional time for your order dispatch.
Returns
While we can’t offer a refund or replacement if you simply change your mind, we’re here to help if your item has a problem under Australian Consumer Law. You may be entitled to a refund or exchange if an item has a major problem. This is when the item:
- has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
- is unsafe
- is significantly different from the sample or description
- doesn't do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can't be easily fixed
If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it can’t be repaired in a reasonable time, we’ll offer a suitable resolution such as a refund or replacement. Please keep your proof of purchase — e.g. your receipt.
Description
- Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
- 1° Spot Metering with Viewfinder
- Measuring Range: -5 to 22.9 EV (ISO 100)
- Illuminance Range: 0.1 to 2,000,000 lux
- Extensive Range of Cine & Video Settings
- HSS Flash & Flash Duration Measurements
- Flash Analyzing Function; Extended Range
- 68cm Touchscreen LCD; All-Weather Design
- Optional Radio Control Modules
Delivery
Australia
Standard Shipping 4-7 business days: AU $8.95*
Express Shipping 1-3 business days: AU $15*
International Shipping
New Zealand 9-12 business days: AU$21*
*During peak promotional periods, please allow additional time for your order dispatch.
Returns
While we can’t offer a refund or replacement if you simply change your mind, we’re here to help if your item has a problem under Australian Consumer Law. You may be entitled to a refund or exchange if an item has a major problem. This is when the item:
- has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
- is unsafe
- is significantly different from the sample or description
- doesn't do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can't be easily fixed
If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it can’t be repaired in a reasonable time, we’ll offer a suitable resolution such as a refund or replacement. Please keep your proof of purchase — e.g. your receipt.
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| Meter Type | Ambient
Cine Flash Spot |
|---|---|
| Spot Metering | 1° Spot |
| Flash Metering | Cordless |
Metering
| Light Reading Method | Incident
Reflected |
|---|---|
| Light Readings | Candelas per Meter Squared (cd/m²)
Foot Lamberts (fl) Footcandle Lux |
| Measuring Modes | Aperture Priority
FPS Metering Flash Duration Analysis HSS Flash Shutter Priority |
| Aperture Range | Flash, Incident: f/0.5 to 128.9 at ISO 100
Flash, Reflected: f/1 to 128.9 at ISO 100 f/0.5 to 161.2 (1, 1/2, 1/3-Step Increments) at ISO 100 |
| EV Range | Ambient, Incident: -5 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100
Ambient, Reflected: -1 to 24.4 EV at ISO 100 |
| ISO Range | 3 to 13,107,200 (1/3-Step Increments)
Plus 850 |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/64,000 to 30 Minutes (1, 1/2, 1/3-Step Increments)
Plus 1/400 1/200 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/16,000 |
| Cine Speed / Shutter Angle | 0.001 to 1000 fps at 1 to 358° |
| Illuminance Range | 0.1 to 2,000,000 lux
0.01 to 180,000 fc |
| Luminance Range | 0.3 to 290,000 fL
0.1 to 980,000 cd/m² |
| Exposure Memory | Yes
9 Readings |
Physical
| Receptor Element | Silicon Photodiode |
|---|---|
| Diffuser | Adjustable Spherical to Flat |
| Display | 6.9 cm Color Touchscreen LCD |
| Interface | PC Sync Terminal
Micro-USB Port |
| Memory Card Slots | None |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1/4"-20 |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
| Storage Humidity | 0 to 85% |
General
| Battery | AA (Alkaline, Manganese) |
|---|---|
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Radio System | None |
| Dimensions | 9.4 x 17.6 x 4.9 cm |
| Weight | 0.24 kg without batteries |
- Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D for Ambient & Flash Metering
- Anti-Glare Sheet for LCD Screen
- Lens Cap
- Strap
- Soft Case
Q: What is the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D?
A: The Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D is a light meter designed for professional photographers and videographers to accurately measure and control light for their shoots.
Q: What are the key features of the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D?
A: The Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D has a variety of features including an extended measuring range up to 1.5M Lux, high-speed flash sync mode, and color touch screen display. It also has built-in radio triggering for wireless control of compatible light sources.
Q: What is the difference between the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D and other light meters?
A: The Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D has advanced features such as high-speed flash sync mode and a color touch screen display, while also maintaining traditional features like an integrated spot meter, ambient and flash exposure modes, and the ability to measure incident and reflected light.
Q: Can the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D be used for both photography and videography?
A: Yes, the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D is designed to be versatile for both photography and videography. It has specific video-friendly features such as the ability to measure and display exposure values in 1/10 stop increments and the inclusion of a flash duration mode for HSS flash.
Q: Does the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D require any calibration?
A: The Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D does not need to be calibrated by the user. It is factory-calibrated and has a built-in function to periodically check and adjust for any variances.
Q: What type of battery does the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D use?
A: The Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D uses two AA batteries, making it easy to replace and find replacements while on a shoot.
Q: How durable is the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D?
A: The Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D is designed with a rugged and durable construction to withstand the demands and conditions of professional shooting, including water and dust resistance.
Q: Can the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D be used with other light sources besides strobes?
A: Yes, the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D has a range of light metering capabilities to work with various light sources, including strobes, LEDs, and HMI lights.
Q: Is there a warranty for the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D?
A: Yes, the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D comes with a one-year limited manufacturer's warranty.
Q: Where can I find more information about the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D?
A: You can find more information about the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D on the manufacturer's website or by reading user reviews and tutorials online.
Aiming to provide for the needs of both photographers and filmmakers, the Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D for Ambient & Flash Metering comes packed with a variety of upgraded features and capabilities that make it an almost essential tool for a working professional. It is able to take an incident and reflected light readings of both flash and ambient light with an expanded measuring range of -5 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100, or within an illuminance range of 0.1 to 2,000,000 lux. Users will also find it intuitive and easy-to-use thanks to the use of a 68cm colour touchscreen LCD and an all-weather design.
The meter can use either a 270° rotating and collapsible hemisphere or an integrated 1° spot viewfinder to account for varying needs of the user. Also, it offers an extensive range of cinema and video settings as well as the unique ability to measure flash duration and to take readings when using high-speed sync flash. The L-858D-U is equipped with a variety of other functions as well, including memory recall, a Flash Analyzing Function, and extended range on nearly every setting. Additionally, through the use of optional modules, users can add radio triggering support for PocketWizard and Elinchrom/Phottix systems.
Key Features of the Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D for Ambient & Flash Metering
- Lumisphere receptor head rotates 90° right and 180° left and retracts for conversion to a flat diffuser.
- Integrated 1° spot viewfinder with full information display provides a precise method of measuring specific parts of a scene.
- Ability to measure flash duration within a range of 1/40 to 1/55,500 second using t0.1 to t0.9 settings.
- Improved sensitivity of the L-858D-U allows it to record reading at just 0.1 lux illuminance as well as use expanded range of -5 to 22.9 EV for incident readings and -1 to 22.4 EV for reflected light. Also, it features an extended ISO range of ISO 3 to ISO 13,107,200 with an option available for ISO 850.
- Optional radio modules are available for PocketWizard and Elinchrom/Phottix systems for advanced wireless triggering and remote flash control.
- High-Speed Sync support allows photographers to accurately take readings while using HSS with their flashes and cameras.
- Flash Analyzing Function measure ambient and flash simultaneously to provide a percentage of flash in the final exposure. Users can then adjust the mix as the display shows camera settings and the relationship between the flash and ambient light in your exposure.
- Users can determine the dynamic range of their camera using optional targets by taking bracketed shots with their measurement data and they using the Sekonic Data Transfer Software to graph and then save the information to the meter.
- Expanded shutter speed ranges now allow for readings between 1/64,000 second to 30 minutes with ambient light and 1/16,000 second to 30 minutes for flash.
- A comprehensive set of cinema modes allows for settings of 1-1000 fps as well as shutter angles of 1-358°. Twenty user determined settings are also available that provide more precise options of 0.001-360° shutter angles and 0.001-99,999.999 fps.
- 68cm colour touchscreen LCD provides a fast and intuitive method for viewing and changing settings.
- Micro-USB port can be used for firmware updates, applying custom settings, and to use exposure profiling.
- The L-858D-U features an all-weather construction that is dust and splash-proof (JIS Class 4).
- MPN - 42.L-858D
- GTIN - 4962294011871
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