Sekonic 478-DR-EL Radio Control Meter for Elinchrom
Sekonic's LITEMASTER PRO L-478-Series meters 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. The L-478 meters can be quickly calibrated to your camera using Sekonic's Data Transfer software and either Sekonic or X-Rite Brand targets or by manually inputting data to the DTS program or on the meter itself.
Keeping pace with wireless advancements, the L-478DR-U-EL comes complete with exclusive Elinchrom Skyport technology which combines light measurement and flash power control providing amazing control in your hand. The L-478DR-U-EL has a radio module and antenna built into the meter. The system transmits at 2.4GHz and uses signal protocols that are unique to Elinchrom’s Skyport wireless triggering/control system. The L-478 series meters offer the following languages in the interface: Japanese, English and Chinese. Depending on the country where the meter is purchased, the language is fixed and cannot be changed by the user.
Key Features
For Still Photographers:
- Full featured Ambient-Flash modes including new T-F mode.
- Measure, compare, and mix ambient and flash displayed on a color, touch screen for beautiful, controlled, results.
- DTS Exposure Profiling matches the meter to the performance of your camera.
- Precise exposure and lighting starts with precise, repeatable metering.
- Radio triggering and Flash Power Setting w/Elincrhom flashes with Skyport receivers .
- Flash Group selection and power control with a touch of a finger.
For Filmmakers:
- Cine/HD Cine modes for today's HDSLR and Video Cine cameras.
- Effortlessly switch between HDSLR and Cine for exact exposure settings in exact increments for both.
- Infinite frame rate and shutter angle selection.
- Create special settings for special applications.Video cine cameras are becoming boundless. Metering should be too.
- Unique, light-source filtration compensation mode.
- Finally, precise control lighting using industry standard CTO/CTB/ND types at the touch of a finger.
- Illumination measurement and extended ISO range.
- Lighting design and exposure in a single tool. ISO and exposure settings to match today's digital cameras.
| LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-EL - Technical Specifications | |
| Packaging Weight | 0.77 lb. (0,35 kg) |
| Packaging Dimensions | 8.26" L x 5.82" W x 1.96" H (21cm x 14.8cm x 5cm) |
| Receptor Head | Incident light and reflected light |
| Light Receiving Method | Incident light and reflected light |
| Receptor Incident Light | Convertible to flat diffuser (Lumisphere in retracted position) |
| Receptor Reflected Light | 5° spot with optional viewfinder |
| Flash Analyzing Function | 0 to 100% in 10% increments |
| Multiple Flash Function | Infinite number of flash readings (Only one digit is displayed when the cumulated number is ten or more) |
| Calibration Compensation | (+/-) 1.0 EV (in 1/10 stops) |
| Exposure Compensation | (+/-) 9.9 EV (in 1/10 stops) |
| Custom Functions | 14 custom functions |
| Auto Power Off | Selectable in Custom Functions |
| Measuring Range and Modes | |
| Measuring Modes Ambient Light | Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority, TF priority, CINE, HD Cine, Illuminance (lx/fc), Luminance (cdm2/fl) |
| Measuring Modes Flash | Cord (PC), Cordless, Radio Triggering (with/without mulitple cumulative) |
| Measuring Range (ISO 100) Flash | 0.63 to 2,000,000 lux - 0.10 to 180,000 fc |
| Measuring Range Brightness | 0.25 to 190,000 cd/m2 - 0.10 to 190,000 foot lamberts |
| Display Range and Modes | |
| Display Range Film Speed | ISO 3 to 409,600 (in 1/3 stops) |
| Display Range Shutter Speeds Ambient | 31 min. to 1/64,000 sec. plus 1/200, 1/400 sec (in 1, 1/2 and 1/3 stops) |
| Display Range Shutter Speeds Flash | 31 min. to 1/1000 sec plus 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, 1/200, 1/400 |
| Display Range Aperture | f/0.5 to f/161.2 (in 1, 1/2 and 1/3 stops) |
| Display Range EV | EV-27.9 to EV55.8 (with Incident light reading of ambient light) |
| Display Range Cine Speeds fps | 2 to 1000 f/s, plus user created settings: 20 entries |
| Display Range Shutter Angle | 1°to 358°, plus user created settings: 20 entries |
| Other | |
| Battery(Power): | 3 Type AA 1.5V Batteries Alkaline, Manganese, Lithium, Nickel Hydride, Nickel Based |
| Battery Power Indicator Display: | Icon with 3 status |
| Radio Triggering | |
| Radio Triggering System: | Elinchrom Skyport |
| Frequency: | 2.4GHz |
| Triggering Range: | Up to 100 feet, Transmitter-Receiver |
| Frequencies/Groups: | Normal: 20 Frequencies / 4 Groups |
| Speed: 20 Frequencies / 4 Groups | |

