Dec 07, 2011 exposing for middle gray with the sony fs7 and a sekonic l 358 light meter duration. For sale is a sekonic l358 light meter in excellent condition. To begin with you already cut the light in your flash and when you meter the exposure it is f11 for a 90% fill. I love it except it gets annoying that you need to click the read button everytime you want to take a flash reading. The question is more if there are some know work around or if the only solution is to buy a new fcc l358. Sekonic data transfer software for l758dr and l758. The sekonic 308 has the necessary basic functions, is accurate, and i think a good value. The main differences appear to be that the meter scale is a bit longer it tops out at 1,250 foot candles, whereas the studio s only goes to 1,000. The company was established in 1951 and over the years demand for the sekonic range of exposure light meters, has brought the sekonic company. Many dont see the need for a light meter, relying on the modern camera meters. Dec 09, 2010 sekonic has announced the digicinemate l308dc light meter for photographers and videographers. Multimaster l408 measuring instruments pdf manual download.
Clearly, the 358 shares many features of the upscale sekonic meters, as jonathan notes. I recently purchased the sekonic l 358 flash meter with the pocket wizard transmitter module. Using a sekonic l358 light meter, which is available at adorama, mark shows you how to set your light meter to measure in thirdstop increments that will match the settings on. Sekonic multimaster l408 operating instructions manual pdf. Buy sekonic case for l358 light meter featuring replacement part. Its styled like a traditional leica m rangefinder and brings a host of updates to the hugely popular original leica q typ 116 that was launched in 2015.
Some photographers these days have left their light meter by the wayside as cameras internal meters have become more sophisticated. I purchased the sekonic rt32n wireless module for my sekonic l358 flash master light meter to use with my pocket wizard flextt5 and minitt1 remotes. Incident light readings are in many ways the simplest most direct way to determine exposure, because incident meters measure the light that falls on the subject, they provide camera. Oct 01, 2006 when my older sekonic meter gave out, it behaved like that, more or less. Sekonic l 358 metering tricks quick start guide youtube. However, i cannot get my sekonic l358 to fire my canon 580ex ii speedlights attached to my pocket wizard flex tt5. Sep 09, 2008 the company was established in 1951 and over the years demand for the sekonic range of exposure light meters, has brought the sekonic company to the position it now holds as one of the world. The professional choice for light control l358 l758 d r c500r. I am going to calibrate or attempt to my sekonic l358 flash meter. It will be available from january 2011 at a retail price of. Watch this video to learn how to set up your l358 meter, a guide through the basics, and a few advanced tricks. Mounting the 2x angle converter to the objective lens unit enables spot measurements at a.
Bulbs and disks dont lock in place but spin freely. Then, i shot the same image using the 5d correction and it showed 100 sec as the correct exposure. Using a sekonic l358 light meter, which is available at. Ive tried using the search feature, but it hasnt yielded the thread i remember. The lightweight entrylevel light meter offers hd cine, cine and photo metering modes and three options to measure incident and reflected light both ambient and flash. New listing sekonic l 358 flash master light meter with original soft case.
Thanks georg for the answer, but the issue is more complex. When my older sekonic meter gave out, it behaved like that, more or less. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Watch this video to understand how to utilize your sekonic l358 light meter to get accurate exposures in any ambient lighting situation. The question is more if there are some know work around or if the only solution is to buy a new fcc l 358. A properly adjusted light meter will ensure that youll get accurate readings for your photographs. Exposing for middle gray with the sony fs7 and a sekonic l358 light meter duration. The good news is the repair department fo the camera store told me the bad news for free. However, i cannot get my sekonic l 358 to fire my canon 580ex ii speedlights attached to my pocket wizard flex tt5. Jul 11, 2008 our video on the sekonic data transfer software explains what it does when used with the sekonic l758dr light meter or l758 cine and the sekonic exposure target and how to use it.
I took some test shots when i received the meter last evening, and the exposure looks okay on the one with the brown cat, but looks bad in the photo with the white cat. Sometimes i use the meter when i am scouting different settings, including indoors to decide what lenses and or flashes i might want to use. Set your sekonic l358 light meter to match your digital camera. Ambient metering quick start guide part 2 of 4 duration. Jun 12, 2009 thanks georg for the answer, but the issue is more complex. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly, to be able to take. I dont yet have a couple of the intermediate steps, so i can only compare this to the l28 studio s, sekonic s first version of this meter. Sekonic 358 and 558 calibration flash and studio lighting. View and download sekonic multimaster l408 operating instructions manual online. I recently purchased the sekonic l358 flash meter with the pocket wizard transmitter module. I have set the pocket wizard flex tt5 to channel 1, attached my speedlights and turned both on. Our video on the sekonic data transfer software explains what it does when used with the sekonic l758dr light meter or l758 cine and the sekonic exposure target and how to use it. Its sealed housing and controls make it water and moisture resistant.
Sekonic s new litemaster pro l478useries meters are the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meters and have unique, musthave features for both still and motion story tellers. Dec 07, 20 i shot a sample image using the l 358 at f8, sphere out, iso 100, ambient, and was severely overexposed at 8. Sekonic flash master l358 instruction manual, user manual, pdf. View and download sekonic l758 operating manual online. Sekonic l358 tutorial studio and lighting technique forum. I shot a sample image using the l358 at f8, sphere out, iso 100, ambient, and was severely overexposed at 8. New listing sekonic l358 flash master light meter with original soft case. Aug 08, 2005 a while back, someone posted a tutorial on how to use the l 358 for flash metering, sort of a sekonic for dummies manual. This t cable can link the sekonic l358 flash master light meter with a standard coaxial pc port on a camera ive used it with an old mamiya c330 tlr and at the same time a flash such as the vivitar 285hv. View online or download sekonic flash master l358 opearting manual. Using a sekonic l358 light meter, which is available at adorama, mark shows you how to set your light meter to measure in thirdstop increments that will match the settings on your digital camera, set your sync speed, and more. Ive owned 4 of them have 2, sold 1, and dropped 1 into a canyon and they were all spot on with my range of equipment.
Cameras with only a hot shoe will need a pc socket to hot shoe adapter. View and download sekonic l608 quick manual online. This meter measures incident and reflected ambient light as well as flash exposures. Flash master l358 measuring instruments pdf manual download. This meter provides a wide range of functions that correspond with most manufacturers camera settings in all formats, which will satisfy professionals as well as serious enthusiasts. The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1.
They shine an accurate lab grade lamp on the meter and then tell it. This t cable can link the sekonic l 358 flash master light meter with a standard coaxial pc port on a camera ive used it with an old mamiya c330 tlr and at the same time a flash such as the vivitar 285hv. Measuring system incident light reflected light system also capable measuring range at iso 100, ev 4 1 7 measuring accuracy within 0. Mar 04, 2011 i purchased the sekonic rt32n wireless module for my sekonic l 358 flash master light meter to use with my pocket wizard flextt5 and minitt1 remotes. Set your sekonic l358 light meter to match your digital.
The target also doubles as a graywhite balance card. Do we need to calibrate the sekonic l358 lightflash meter. Used sekonic l398 studio deluxe light meter f condition. If you want a camera that you can pick up and use without having to page through the manual first, then this guide is for you. Turned out it had a broken circuit board inside, and was not worth repairing. Using a sekonic l478d litemaster pro for the first time duration. Sekonic has announced the digicinemate l308dc light meter for photographers and videographers. My l358 is set to stops instead of 110ths, so it isnt as accurate, but i find it easier, and it jives with my camera fstop increments. Theres a great tutorial on chucks website about this, and im going to give it a try.
Buy sekonic case for l 358 light meter featuring replacement part. Sekonic l 358 ambient metering quick start guide youtube. View and download sekonic flash master l358 opearting manual online. Their compact size is both instantly familiar and comfortable to use. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The sekonic illuminometer i346 light meter is a small, lightweight, and easytouse meter for measuring light in lux or footcandlesits an excellent choice for monitoring light levels in workplace and other environments. Aug 08, 2011 watch this video to understand how to utilize your sekonic l 358 light meter to get accurate exposures in any ambient lighting situation.
Aug 11, 2010 my l 358 is set to stops instead of 110ths, so it isnt as accurate, but i find it easier, and it jives with my camera fstop increments. How to use light meter for lighting ratios with sekonic flashmate l. I believe people who complain about it, do not have their equipment serviced. Generally speaking, i was very happy with the utility and reliability that this wireless addition provided to my flash meter.
Sekonic l358 flash master light meter ambientflash at keh. Sekonics new litemaster pro l478useries meters are the worlds first touchscreenoperated light meters and have unique, musthave features for both still and motion story tellers. Sekonic flash master l358 opearting manual pdf download. A while back, someone posted a tutorial on how to use the l358 for flash metering, sort of a sekonic for dummies manual. International catalog number jc11 european manual jc12 english manual. Included is the meter with battery, incident and reflected light discs, strap, case and quick guide instruction sheet. The sekonic illuminometer i346 light meter is a small, lightweight, and easytouse meter for measuring light in lux or footcandlesits an excellent choice for monitoring light levels in. Sekonic operating manual digital camera l758dr, l758d, l758. May 01, 2006 clearly, the 358 shares many features of the upscale sekonic meters, as jonathan notes.
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