Sekonic L-758DR Light Meter (Black)


: Sekonic L-758DR Light Meter (Black)
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List Price: $769.00
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sekonic
Color: Black
EAN: 4962294011369
Item Dimensions: 190670160350
Label: Sekonic Corporation
Manufacturer: Sekonic Corporation
Model: L-758
MPN: L-758
Publisher: Sekonic Corporation
Studio: Sekonic Corporation

 

Features:
  • Profiles the specific sensitivity levels of your camera¿s imaging sensor for exacting light readings.
  • Exposures accurate down to a tenth-of-a-stop in full-stop mode for both ambient and electronic flash light readings with a repeat accuracy of +/- 0.1 EV.
  • Built-in 1-degree spot meter features an adjustable diopter (-2.5 to 1.0d), and is threaded for 30.5mm filters and/or lens hood (a tethered lens cap is included).
  • Up to 9 readings can be stored for meter averaging and contrast evaluations in aperture and shutter priority modes.
  • For mixed lighting scenarios, the Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster displays the combined exposure values of both flash and ambient light sources, including the percentage of flash in total exposure in 10-percent increments

 


 


 

Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Programmable for Exposure Perfection Exposure Profiling - Programmable to respond to light exactly like your digital camera or type of film Four Meters In One - Independent programming of Flash, Ambient, Incident and Reflected measuring modes customized to your digital camera or type of film Pre-Exposure Warning - Displays and alerts when a measured value exceeds your digital cameras (or type of film) dynamic range Super Sensitive Flash Metering - Measures light beyond the limits of any camera (reflected flash measurements as low as f-2.0 (ISO 100) 1-degree Spot with Digital Display - Rectangular 1-degree spot viewfinder with vivid display Wireless Selective Quad-Triggering - Wireless triggering and measuring of flash up to 100 ft. away (PocketWizard compatible) Selective Quad-Triggering Control - Select which flash or camera triggers with direct function keys Analyzing Function - Simultaneous reading of flash and ambient light is analyzed and displayed The Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster is the world's first multi-function light meter that can be programmed to match and be calibrated to the sensitivity of your digital camera sensor or type of film for perfect exposure control. It offers features such as Spot/Incident measurement modes, flash or ambient measurements, flash analyzing, PocketWizard wireless triggering built-in, PLUS Exposure Profiling, Pre-Exposure warning, 14 selectable custom settings and much more


Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - It could have been nice............
The memory button rubber cover fell off when I took it out the box and it took a couple of minutes to come alive. Sold it to a friend and got a Kenko. Looked really nice too.


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Complicated, poor interface, doesn't come with important "target"
The Sekonic 758DR is obviously an incredibly powerful tool, capable of a vast array of functions. However, the interface to this device is only fair, the included software is fairly rough and lacks even basic wizard functions to walk the user through use. The biggest problem though is that for $499.00, you don't get the option "profiling target" that allows one to create custom profiles for their digital or film camera. It's an extra $100.00! For this price, Sekonic is gouging their customers.
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Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - What else will be needed?
Well, I opened my Christmas present and voila! Just what I wanted! The Sekonic L-758 DR! I take it out, caressing it gently, and start to read.....hhhuuuuummmmm. I requested this meter because of it's acclaimed ability to "profile" and store in the meter, up to 3 cameras. That is what I am talking about! I have the Nikon D100, D200, FM2, 8008s, Nikkormat EL.....you get the picture. I wanted to be able to profile all my cameras and when going to use the meter, download the appropriate profiles. I have ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - all in one unit
There are lots of times when the meter in your camera does a good job. For the rest of the time you need a meter. I used this for taking an evening shot of Christmas lights over a lake. Maybe I could of guessed the exposure, but the Sekonic meter made the process much less prone to errors. I got an excellent shot the first time. I have not used all the features yet, but the spot meter is excellent.


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Gossen Starlite contra Sekonic L-758DR
I own both the Gossen and the somewhat equivalent Sekonic light meters. ( This review is also posted for the Gossen product )

Gossen StarLite ~$670
Sekonic L-758DR ~$499


Comparison:
1) The Sekonic is much less expensive with many more features for the money
2) The Gossen just seems "cheap'. The battery cover is a pain to remove. You need a coin and even then you have to shake it or pry it off. There is no real sealing. The Sekonic, on the other hand, ... Read More



 

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