With an electronic sensor of excellent responsiveness, it has been given a compact body for indoor installations. Most of my cameras have builtin behindthelens metering systems. At a glance it just looks like a slightly upgraded version of sekonic s l 206 view meter, but it has several very nice enhancements. The dualmaster l558 and l558cine is loaded with many features and control options. Incident and reflective measurement can be taken by rotating the dial pointer to the desired click stop. Indicates an operation note or limitation you must use. Support need answers, software downloads, help solving a problem or just want to give us some feedback. If you instead opt for the 358 youll be buying a meter which will meet future needs which you arent even able to anticipate at this point.
The suggested list price for the l608 is over a thousand dollars. The sekonic l 608 is expensive possibly costing more than your camera. Can you give me an indication as to what would be a fair price to pay. Scrolling through the various models that are offered, most every other one is digital and theres a trend now towards smartphone type displays on many of the pricier models. Choose, c700, c700u, c7000, c700ru, c800u, i346, l208, l308xu, l398a, l478du, l478dru, l478druel, l478drupx, l758d. Sekonic l408 multimaster light meter ambientflash at. 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. Please contact a keh photography expert to discuss similar options. Used l408 multimaster digital incident, spot and fla, 401408, flash. Sekonic light meters are invaluable camera tools for professional and amateur photographers. No podras iniciar sesion ni crear nuevo contenido o comentarios. Zoom spot meter mode turn spotincident selector switch to to select spot. It measures ambient or flash light in reflected, incident, and balanced metering modes.
Subscribe we use cookies to make sure you get the best experience on our website. Great the one complaint i have about the meter is that it lacks the feature that enables calibration. A revolutionary new ambientflash meter with builtin 5. This item sekonic l 398a light meter studio deluxe iii 4099 sekonic 401208 twin mate light meter blackwhite. Sekonic l408 multimaster light meter ambientflash at keh. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the. View online operating instructions manual for sekonic multimaster l 408 test equipment or simply click download button to examine the sekonic multimaster l 408 guidelines offline on your desktop or laptop computer. Sekonic l408 a spot meter for consideration archive. Im just not certain where to look for a manual for a sekonic l 408. This unit has a multitude of optional accessories to expand its usage. Jan, 2009 the sekonic l608 is expensive possibly costing more than your camera.
The sekonic l 408 answers the need of the demanding photographer seeking extensive capabilities available in a single unit. Operating manual litemaster pro l478 series sekonic. Sekonic multimaster l408 operating instructions manual pdf. Sekonic corporation 401846 replacement case for l408 black. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly, to be able to take. Select your meter from the dropdown below for the latest updates. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. The printed digits are large and have been color coded for easy recognition of all readings. Sekonic corporation 401846 replacement case for l 408 black by sekonic. Getting the good reference point is the first step in science and art.
Including a movie dial, viewfinder, enlargement attachment, pinpoint attachment and microscope attachment. Jan 12, 2008 i am being offered a mint condition sekonic l 408 by a friend, so i know it is perfect and well looked after. It is the one with the built in 5 degree spot meter. Lumu power for low light, digital precision and color temp, and sekonic for regular ev reading.
Sekonic l408 whats a good price studio and lighting. In the late 50s and 60s, a premium was put on shrinking meters down as small as they could possibly go. Honestly, i am surprised that sekonic still makes a simple, analog light meter. The sekonic l 418 autometer is a hand held exposure meter released in 1977. Basic operation sekonic l 608 onoff press down power key to turn on meter. Looking for the latest firmware, software or manuals. Sekonic l408 multimaster flash meter overview and full product specs on cnet. Used sekonic leather case for l408 mexskcsb adorama.
In the late 50s and 60s, a premium was put on shrinking meters. Manual sekonic l408 light meter instruction manual, user manual, pdf manual, free manuals. Sekonic multimaster l408 operating instructions manual. View the sekonic l408 manual for free or ask your question to other sekonic l408 owners. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. The sekonic l 408 is the worlds first water resistant exposure meter.
L 164 marine marine 2 l 164 b marine l 164 marineii l 164 bii. Then when the situation may present a totally different variables, like entering a bus in the morning, i would pull out my small digi from my coat. View and download the manual of sekonic l408 light meter page 1 of 27 english. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Set iso 1 or iso 2 hold down iso 1 or iso 2 while turning the jog wheel. 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. Jun 7, 2010 from a professional prospective, are there any problems with using this older film era meter with lets say a nikon d 300 etcfor exposure ambient values, seems to give under exposure readings 3 or 4 stops, commentsadvice please. View and download sekonic multimaster l408 operating instructions manual online.
View and download sekonic l408 quick manual online. Provides the reference information and related functions that are useful for your l 408 operations. The l 758dr will primarily collect dust and fall apart with long dead batteries. For mixing ambient and flash the 358 is a lot easier to understand. Sekonic l 608 super zoom master sekonic s newest combination light meter is the most advanced in the world. Set the lumisphere to the down position, hold the l 408 parallel to the subject, and start metering. The sekonic l 398as swivel head allows you to hold down the metering button and walk the set to check light levels. Included is the meter with battery, incident and reflected light discs, strap, case and quick guide instruction sheet. The sekonic l 208 twin mate is a compact light meter which combines incident and reflected light measurement, and has been carefully designed to provide simple, onehanded operation. Item pictured for illustrative purposes only, actual item not pictured. The only meter with flash duration measurement, hss measurement and an increased 3. Some photographers these days have left their light meter by the wayside as cameras internal meters have become more sophisticated. Equipped with a sliding lumisphere, the l 308xu is able to measure ambient light as well as reflected. Review of sekonic l 508 and tutorial on incident metering.
At a glance it just looks like a slightly upgraded version of sekonic s l 206 view meter, but it has several very nice enhancements first off, its got more metal and less plastic. So when the reading starts to go off or you want to match it with other meters, there would be nothing you can do but to take it to a. The spot on my 6x6 slr 1% of the viewscreen is much finer, so i find i often use that as the spot meter and the l 408 as the ambient meter. Release the button, and the needle locks down the meters analog display needle for easytoread exposure calculations. Good deals can be found at online dealerharrys pro shop, where i purchased mine, and atrobert whitein the u.
Moreover, when metering light, you can check in an instant whether or not the subject is in the exposure range. Sekonic l408 light meter instruction manual, user manual. Sekonic l408 light meter instruction manual, user manual, pdf. A legacy of accuracy pocketsized and exceptionally accurate, the flashmate l 308xu light meter from sekonic is a compact tool for metering both ambient and flash lighting as well as working in video with dedicated cine and hd cine modes. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonic s affiliates.
Sekonic l358 incident light meter is a musthave tool for. The only meter with flash duration measurement, hss measurement and an increased 3 stops of sensitivity. For sale is a sekonic l 358 light meter in excellent condition. Incident light meter is a musthave tool for photographers. The point of auto dial is one touch readings that show you every available combination at once which encourages creative. Both read reliably down to ev 5 and the 428 is marked to read down to 7. It was designed as a more modern electronic version of the sekonic l 398 with a similar physical shape and rotating light sensor head based on the norwood director. New sekonic l858du speedmaster light meter for flash and 1. Please read the notes to avoid an incorrect l 408 operation.
It was designed as a more modern electronic version of the sekonic l 398 with a similar physical shape and rotating light sensor head based on the norwood director incident and reflective measurement can be taken by rotating the dial pointer to the desired click stop position. Zoom spot meter mode turn spotincident selector switch to. Based on the revolutionary l 508 and including all it its features, the l 608 incorporates a digital display in the zoom spot finder plus builtin diopter adjustment, an optional plugin internal radio. The suggested list price for the l 608 is over a thousand dollars. Mar 09, 2005 photography forums to discuss digital photography, film photography, photographers, techniques and cameras and equipment, along with advice on buying and using cameras.
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