View the sekonic l758d digital master manual for free or ask your question to other sekonic l758d digital master owners. In addition to being super accurate at spot metering, like its studio counterpart, the sekonic l758d, the l778 can memorize up to five readings. Need a manual for your sekonic l 758d digitalmaster light meter. Enter custom settings mode and change shutter speed step to. The sekonic l758 digital master is a series of hand held digital exposure meters with the abililty to measure ambient and flash light. I do better by watchinghands on instruction vs reading anyway. The l 758d is the most basic but is not sold in all regions. It is able to record incident or 1degree spot readings for strobe andor ambient lighting with an accuracy amounting to tenspot. Data transfer software is an application software for creating and editing the camera exposure profiles and transferring the data to the light meter. By running an easy calibration test using sekonic s l758dru, one of sekonic s exposure profile targets purchased separately and the available data transfer software mac.
Available in english, french, german, italian, and spanish. Sekonic l758dr l758d l758 cine instruction manual, user. The 758cine as the name implies has more features for film and video. There are software upgrades easily available and still supported by sekonic. The l758dl758cine has a connector for a plugin radio transmitter module. Since writing this, the new calibration target ii and version 2 of the sekonic data transfer software have been released. Dual readout and digital exposure meter for ambient and flash. Mar 06, 2014 i have bought a sekonic l 758d, when setting the aperture in aperture priority and taking a reading, a number appears after the aperture selected, what does this number represent. Sekonic digital camera operating manual l 758dr l 758d l 758 68 pages measuring instruments sekonic l 608 cine operating manual super zoom master 47 pages. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonics affiliates. Sekonic l758dr best price in australia buy with shopbot. It is also sealed to withstand the harshest of weather conditions. The sekonic l758d digitalmaster can be calibrated to read light the way your particular camera system reads light.
View the sekonic l758 cine manual for free or ask your question to other sekonic l758 cine owners. Sekonic l758d problems with reflected spot operation. Sekonic exposure meter digital master l758d jh30 tracking number used. L758d read user manual online or download in pdf format. Need a manual for your sekonic l758d digitalmaster light meter. Sekonic dual spot f l778 light meter manual strap from japan 94.
Once you have good understanding of the zone system and how each function of the meter works, you can then devise for yourself a procedure to use it. Jan 22, 2014 this video shows how i calibrate my sekonic l 758d light meter to my camera by creating a custom camera profile using the sekonic dts software. Sekonic operating manual digital camera l758dr, l758d, l. The small number to he right is the fractional part of an f stop.
This video shows how i calibrate my sekonic l758d light meter to my camera by creating a custom camera profile using the sekonic dts software. The rt32ctl module can be used in the l 358, l 758d, l 758cine and comes built in to the l 758dr digitalmaster sekonic light meters. And for critical product shot assessment of dynamic range in the scene, i. Personally i have a minolta incident meter with 5 degree spot attachment. This tutorial was created using the original calibration target and version 1 of the sekonic data transfer software. Instruction manuals and quick guides in pdf format for the l758d. View the manual for the sekonic l758dr here, for free. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonic s affiliates. The price of the l358 plus the 1 degree spot is more expensive than the l758di dont need the module as well.
The following profiles, source files, and training material is offered free of charge and with no warranty or guarantees expressed or implied. If this is not the manual you want, please contact us. Generally i feel that the meter gives more consistent results than the average metering mode of my camera bronica etrsi but still i would like to be more precise than just. Great listed sites have sekonic light meter tutorial. Oct 25, 2010 page from an old sekonic lvi manual, courtesy of dave dunne, the old lvi seems to have some other fans, as its also enshrined here. View the manual for the sekonic l 758dr here, for free.
View online or download sekonic digitalmaster l758dr operating manual. Find the user manual you need for your camera and more at manualsonline. These devices help photographers to measure several things, giving them accurate information about shutter speeds and other data. Ive had this sekonic l758d meter a while now, but have only just created a profile for it, to utilize its full power. Sekonic handy lumi model 246 light meter wcase, box. The sekonic l 758dr is the most dynamic light meter that one can find in the market. The about radio triggering page has also been updated to reflect subsequent changes. Jun 11, 2012 the rt32ctl is offered as an optional plugin accessory for the sekonic l 358 flashmaster, l 758d and l 758cine, and builtin to the l 758dr digitalmaster light meter. This manual comes under the category light meters and has been rated by 1 people with an average of a 7. Director of learning and computer resources college of nursing.
If you have any questions, you can ask them in the form below. This manual is available in the following languages. Apr 20, 2010 sekonic l 758d problems with reflected spot operation. For example a large 16 followed by a small 7 is simply f16.
In every user manual you will usually find a schematic diagram of sekonic l758dr as well as tips for servicing sekonic l758dr. Related manuals for sekonic speedmaster l858d measuring instruments sekonic l758 operating manual sekonic operating manual digital camera l758dr, l758d, l758 68 pages. Alternatives to the sekonic l758 lightmeter thephotoforum. Sekonic l758d light meter camera profiles podcast 501. Jun 03, 2014 in addition to being super accurate at spot metering, like its studio counterpart, the sekonic l 758d, the l 778 can memorize up to five readings. Since writing this, the new calibration target ii and version 2 of. Sekonic handy lumi model 246 light meter wcase, box, manual. User manual for sekonic l758dr a user manual, servicing. Its head can rotate a full 90 degrees to the right and has the capability to move a full 180 degrees to the left. Below is the step by step process for manually entering a specific exposure profile.
And for critical product shot assessment of dynamic range in the scene, i use a separate onedegree spotmeter. Using the sekonic l758 for landscapes by ian barber issuu. The rt32ctl module can be used in the l358, l758d, l758cine and comes built in to the l758dr digitalmaster sekonic light meters. I am somewhat confused about the best way to use this meter for that purpose. It is my hope that everything provided here will be a useful resource to you as you set out to use your light meter during preproduction and on set. You will also learn how to configure the device sekonic l758dr to suit your requirements. The sekonic l 758d digitalmaster can be calibrated to read light the way your particular camera system reads light.
Sekonic helps you discover the differences in your camera system and use this information to control light, make better exposures and take better pictures than ever before. Apr 20, 2010 got an sekonic l758d a few weeks ago and im trying figure something out about reflected spot operation. Sekonic has issued a press release for the announcement of the rt32ctl radio transmitter module for l358 and l758 series. New hosting site hostgater as of oct 1st, 2018 i was the coordinator of technology for 18 years south bound brook schools, south bound brook, nj. Sekonic operating manual digital camera l758dr, l758d, l758. Subscribe we use cookies to make sure you get the best experience on our website. It is possible to switch between full, 12 and shutter speeds with custom setting see page 44. Below you can view and download the pdf manual for free.
Sekonic light meters are invaluable camera tools for professional and amateur photographers. Dec 30, 2015 there are software upgrades easily available and still supported by sekonic. There are also frequently asked questions, a product rating and feedback from users to enable you to optimally use your product. Other users viewing this website will have the opportunity to help you solve your probem with sekonic l758dr. Michael butkus jr trenton state college, college of new. If youre looking for a light meter with a rotating head, the sekonic l758d digitalmaster light meter is the perfect fit. Plus series plus, plus ii, plusx, plus iii, plus iv multimax, multimax ii. Do not remove the connector cover unless you are installing the radio module, failure to do so could cause the electronic circuit board to be exposed to damaging static electricity. Sekonic flashmate l308x operating manual pdf download.
The l 758dr has a radio unit builtin to trigger flash remotely. View the sekonic l 758d digital master manual for free or ask your question to other sekonic l 758d digital master owners. I have the 758 set to measure flash the second icon from the left, i have iso 1 set to 400 and shutter set to several settings. The 12 best light meters for photographers in 2020 from.
The sekonic l758dr is the most dynamic light meter that one can find in the market. Apr 20, 2010 got an sekonic l 758d a few weeks ago and im trying figure something out about reflected spot operation. Sekonic digital camera operating manual l758dr l758d l758 68 pages measuring instruments sekonic l608 cine operating manual super zoom master 47 pages. Check price on amazon or directly add to cart on amazon. They are based on the same basic design with minor differences between them.
You can use a number of different targets, including some of the xrite color targets, but i. I have bought a sekonic l758d, when setting the aperture in aperture priority and taking a reading, a number appears after the aperture selected, what does this number represent. To create the profile, you need a sekonic exposure profile target ii. May 12, 20 the price of the l 358 plus the 1 degree spot is more expensive than the l 758d i dont need the module as well. Creating a profile for the sekonic l758d light meter. Page from an old sekonic lvi manual, courtesy of dave dunne, the old lvi seems to have some other fans, as its also enshrined here. The user manual is pretty vague however there are tons of instructional videos specific to the 758 on youtube. Sekonic speedmaster l858d operating manual pdf download. Is your product defective and the manual offers no solution. In addition to the user manual sekonic l758dr, we also provide a support panel to help you solve your problems with sekonic l758dr. Browse all pages of the user manual sekonic l758dr, translate them to other languages. These meters were wildly popular back in the 1950s, and. Here are the details about the release of this module.