Sekonic 478 01 User Manual
Users’ Manual
Litemaster Pro
L-478D / L-478DR
ProDigi Color C-500
L-478D/L-478DR
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©2012 SEKONIC Corporation A ll Right s Reser ved.
Thank you for purchasing our Litemaster Pro L-478D/L-478DR.
Please read this Users’ M anual thoroughly in order to becom e acquainted with the light meter and
thus be able to use it safely and cor r ect ly.
The Litemaster Pro L-478D/L-478DR (referred to as L-478D/L-478DR from here on) comes
with “color exposure profile” and “EV scale” functions that are highly compatible to digital
cameras. What is more, it is a light meter pac ked w ith exceptional functions t o deal with
images and all sorts o f fil m ing int entions that require systems such as spot measuring,
incident light measuring, flas h measuring and partial metering. The L-478D/L-478DR makes
outstandingly accurate measuring across a wide range come true in all shoot i ng scenarios,
whether they be outdoors or in.
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Using in advance the latest Data Transfer Softw ar e
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profiles
※
in the L-478D/L-478DR (profiles for up to ten cameras ) . And, by cal ling up these
※
, you can set your camera exposure
settings when you need them, you can measure exposure accurately. Moreover, when
metering light, you can check in an instant whether or not the subject is in the exposure
range. Additionally, you also can ma ke user and Custom Setting Function at the Data
Transfer Software side.
※1 Data Transfer Software is provided on the CD-ROM. To use this software, you will need to install it onto your
computer and connect it to L-478D/L-478DR via a USB cable. Please see the Users’ Manual on the CD-ROM for
operating details.
※2 Exposure profile is the information denoting the characteristics of your digital single-lens reflex. (This is
information such as sensor and circuit characteristics that occur for digital single-lens reflex, or the exposure
tolerance and exposure range (reproduction field and tolerance range) that occur for film characteristics of a silver
halide camera. First, authenticate the information by test shooting and then create exposure profiles using the
Data Transfer Software.
Caution
1. The reproduction of all or any part of this document without permission is strictly forbidde n.
2. The product concerned an d/ or t his manual may be subject to future changes without prior
notification.
3. Please contact the st or e of purc hase if you have any queries or questions about this product or
this document.
©2012 SEKONIC Corporation All Rights Reserv ed.
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■ Accompanying Accessories
The light meter and accompanying accessories be low are packed together. Please check that all
accessories are included when unpac king.
If, by chance, something i s m issing, please contact the st or e of p ur c hase.
Star t up G uide CD-ROM
（Users’ Manual and Data T ran sfer Softwar e）
Two 4 AAA alkaline batter i es Strap
Soft case
Reference
● Please see “7. Separately Sol d Accessories” (P80) for details about avail able accessories.
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Keep the strap out of reach of ba bies and infants, as they may mista kenly wrap
liable to punishment according to the law.
Do not use the product in the rain or l ocat ions where spray and/or moistur e
■For Safe and Correct Use
Before using the light meter please be sure to read these s af ety precautions thoroughly and t hen
use the light meter correctly at all times.
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This symbol denotes the possibility of user death or injury if the product is not used
correctly.
Caution
This symbol denotes that there is a possibility of slight to moderate injury to the user
or a likely danger of material damage if the product is not used cor r ect ly.
Caution: This sym bol denotes operating cautions a nd/ or r est r ict i ons. Be sure to read
text accompanying this caution to prevent misoperat ion.
Reference: This symbol denot es information concerning operation references and
related functions. We recommend that you read thi s in formation.
●
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the strap around their nec ks, w hich could lead to the danger of suffo c at io n.
● Do not place batteries in a flame, or shor t-circuit, or dismantle, or heat up, or
recharge (unless the batt er ies ar e rechargeable), as doing so may cause the
batteries to burst, which m ay in turn cause fire, injury and/or peripheral
contamination.
● For L-478DR only: If user intentionally modifies or converts the L-478RD, there
is a risk that doing so may vi ol at e t he Ra di o L aw, which may make the user
Caution
●
occur. Moreover, do not handle the product with wet hands.
Failure to observe the above leads to the danger of electric sho ck when the
product is in “Cord flash mode” (cord connected). Also, the product may become
damaged.
● Never dismantle the main unit of this product.
● Do not play the accompany in g CD-ROM in a music -type CD player, as there is a
risk of hearing damage as well as damage to speakers and/or earphones.
● Use fingers to lightly touch the LC D w hen operating. Do not use sharp obje c t s
such as ballpoint pens or pencils, as doing so may damage t he LCD or cause
damage.
● Do not look directly at the sun via the viewfinder (sold separately), as doing so
may damage eyesight.
● For L-478DR only: This product has certification of conformance to technical
standards as specified lo w power radio equipment in co mp li ance with the Radio
Law (the user is not required to apply for a permit, etc., to use the equi pment).
Nevertheless, the follow ing points must be observed when us ing L-478DR.
･ Do not dismantle and/or convert the product, as doing so is prohibited by law.
･ Do not peel off the label on the rear of the main unit, as using the product
without that label attached is prohibited by law.
･ This product does not conform to radio laws outside of Japan; therefore, this
product may only be used in Japan.
The LCD is covered by a protect ive sheet. Please peel off this sheet before using the
screen.
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■Table of Contents
■ Accompanying Accessories ......................................................................................................... 3
■For Safe and Correct Use ............................................................................................................... 4
■Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 5
1. Component Names...................................................................................................................... 8
1-1 Main Unit ................................................................................................................................. 8
2. Before Using ................................................................................................................................ 9
2-1 Attaching Strap ........................................................................................................................ 9
2-2 Inserting Batteries ................................................................................................................... 9
2-3 Power ON/OFF ....................................................................................................................... 11
2-4 Checking Battery Capacity ................................................................................................... 12
2-5 Cautions about Battery Replacement during Measuring or the Use of Memory Function
....................................................................................................................................................... 12
2-6 Auto Power OFF Function ..................................................................................................... 12
3. Screen Operations .................................................................................................................... 13
3-1 On-screen Operations ............................................................................................................ 13
3-2 Locking and Releasing of Screen .......................................................................................... 15
3-3 Outline of Screen Transfer .................................................................................................... 15
3-4 Measuring Screen .................................................................................................................. 18
3-4-1 Status/Title Field ............................................................................................................ 18
3-4-2 Measuring Operation/Display Field .............................................................................. 20
3-4-3 Measuring Function Selection Icon ............................................................................... 22
3-5 Information Screen ................................................................................................................ 23
3-6 Toolbox Screen ........................................................................................................................ 23
3-7 Menu Screen ........................................................................................................................... 24
4. Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................... 26
4-1 Basic Operation Flow ............................................................................................................. 26
4-2 Setting Light Receiving System ............................................................................................ 27
4-2-1 Measuring with Incident Light Function (Lumisphere/Flat) ...................................... 27
4-2-2 Measuring with Reflected Light System ....................................................................... 28
4-3 Setting Measuring Mode ....................................................................................................... 29
5. Measuring ................................................................................................................................. 32
5-1 Measuring with Fixed Light Mode ....................................................................................... 32
5-1-1 T (Shutter Speed) Priority Measuring ........................................................................... 32
5-1-2 F (f-stop) Priority Measuring ......................................................................................... 33
5-1-3 TF Priority Measuring .................................................................................................... 33
5-1-4 Illuminance/Luminance Measuring ............................................................................... 33
5-1-5 Measuring when Shooting with Cine or HD Cine Camera .......................................... 37
5-2 Measuring in Flash Mode ...................................................................................................... 40
5-2-1 Measuring in Cord Flash Mode ...................................................................................... 41
5-2-2 Measuring in Cordless Flash Mode ............................................................................... 43
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5-2-3 Measuring in Cord Flash Accumulative Mode .............................................................. 44
5-2-4 Measuring in Cordless Flash Accumulative Mode ....................................................... 45
5-3 Measuring with Radio-controlled Flash (for L-478DR only) .............................................. 46
5-3-1 How to Measure Using Radio Control ........................................................................... 46
5-3-2 How to Measure with Radio Control Channels ............................................................ 46
5-3-3 How to Adjust Flash Intensity using Radio Control Screen ........................................ 49
5-3-4 Measuring in Radio Flash Mode .................................................................................... 50
5-3-5 Measuring in Radio Flash Accumulative Mode ............................................................ 51
5-4 What to do when Displayed Range or Measuring Range is Exceeded ............................... 51
5-4-1 When Displayed Range is Exceeded .............................................................................. 51
5-4-2 When Displayed Range is Exceeded .............................................................................. 52
6. Functions ................................................................................................................................... 53
6-1 Memory Function ................................................................................................................... 53
6-1-1 Memory ............................................................................................................................ 53
6-1-2 Memory Recall ................................................................................................................. 54
6-1-3 Memory Clear .................................................................................................................. 55
6-2 Mid. Tone Function ................................................................................................................ 56
6-2-1 Setting Measuring Value as Mid. Tone .......................................................................... 56
6-2-2 Setting Memorized Measuring Value as Mid. Tone ...................................................... 56
6-2-3 Mid. Tone Modification ................................................................................................... 57
6-2-4 Mid. Tone Clearing .......................................................................................................... 57
6-2-5 Mid. Tone Recall .............................................................................................................. 58
6-3 Average Function ................................................................................................................... 59
6-4 Monitor Function ................................................................................................................... 60
6-5 Filter Compensation Function .............................................................................................. 62
6-5-1 Setting Filter Numbers and Compensation Values ...................................................... 62
6-5-2 Selecting Filter ................................................................................................................ 64
6-5-3 Deselecting Filter ............................................................................................................ 64
6-6 Functions by Menu Selection ................................................................................................ 65
6-6-1 Exposure Profile Selection/Editing Function ................................................................ 65
6-6-2 Analog Scale Switching ................................................................................................... 67
6-6-3 Calibrated Compensation Value Function .................................................................... 67
6-6-4 Custom Setting Function ................................................................................................ 68
6-6-5 Frame rate User Setting ................................................................................................. 70
6-6-6 Shutter Opening Angle User Setting ............................................................................. 71
6-6-7 Filter User Setting .......................................................................................................... 73
Reference ............................................................................................................................... 75
6-6-8 Exposure Profile Editing Function ................................................................................ 75
6-7 Hardware Setting Screen ...................................................................................................... 78
7. Separately Sold Accessories ........................................................................................................ 80
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8. Registered Filters......................................................................................................................... 82
9. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 83
10. Usage Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 85
11. About Aftercare Service ............................................................................................................. 86
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No.
Name
Explanation
Lumisphere
release lever
Hold this down when rem oving the lumisphere from the main un it .
Lumisphere
retracting ring
Use this to switch betwee n ext ended and retracted lumispher e. ( See
P23 for details.)
Lumisphere
Use the Lumisphere retracting ring to switch between extended and
Can be freely rotated through 270°to receive light.
Touch panel
This displays measurin g scr eens and setting screens. Touch this panel
to perform settings and oper at ion s . ( See P11 for details.)
Memory button*1
This memorizes the current measuring value in memory.
accumulated measuring values.
USB connector
This is for connecting to a computer installed with the Data Trans fer
Software. USB terminal is a 5-pin mini B connector.
Menu button
Press this to enter Menu mode fr om any of the screens.
Press again to return to the previous screen. (See P21 for det ai ls. )
Menu button*1
Press this when the Measur ing s c r een is displayed to implement
measuring.
Battery cover lock
This is the battery cover lock.
Power button
User this to turn power ON and O FF.
OFF.
Battery cover
This is the battery cov er.
Battery holder
Strap eyelet
②
Lumisphere retract
④
Touch panel
⑩
⑤
※
1
⑧
Measuring button
※
1
⑥
USB
connector
⑨
Battery cover
lock
⑪
Battery cover
Rear
Front
③
Lumisphere
① Lumisphere release and lock release
Menu button
1. Component Names
1-1 Main Unit
Memory button
⑦
※１ Using Custom Setting Function (see P74), the Memory butt on ⑤ and the Measuring
button ⑧ can be swapped from left to right.
The following are the main unit components and their fu nc t i ons.
ing ring
⑫
⑬ Synchro terminal
Inside battery case
Power button
⑭
Bottom
①
release and lock
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
⑪
(See P24 for details. )
retracted lumisphere.
Press this during measur i ng in accumulative mode to clear t he
Hold this button down (ap pr oxi m at ely one second) when turning pow er
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Strap ey el et
This is for attaching t he st r ap ac cessory.
Synchro terminal
A sy nchr o c or d (s old separately) is plugge d into t his terminal when
measuring in a flash-conn ected mod e.
Battery holder
This is for housing the batt er ies. Be sure to insert batteries according
to polarity.
⑫ストラップ掛け
⑪電池カバー
⑨電池カバーロック
爪
⑭電池ホルダー
⑫
⑬
⑭
※１ Using Custom Setting Function, the Memory but t on ⑤ and the Measuring button ⑧ can be
swapped from left to r ight . ( See P 56 f or details.)
2. Before Using
2-1 Attaching Strap
1) Attach the st r ap accessory by passing t he small end loop through the
eyelet ⑫.
2) Pass the end of t he st r ap t hr ough the small end loop.
⑫ Strap eyelet
Keep the strap out of reach of ba bi es and infants, as they may mistakenly wrap the
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strap around their necks, which could lead to the danger of su ffoc at i on.
2-2 Inserting Batteries
1) Requires t w o 4 AAA alkaline batteries.
2) Slide the batt ery cover lock ⑨ in the
direction of the arrow and r em ove the
cover ⑪.
3) Insert the batt er ies, observing the
polarity with the + and – symbols.
※ Insert both batteries with + and – aligned as
shown in the diagram.
4) Insert the two prongs on the cover ⑪
and then press down cove r to close.
⑪ Battery cover
Clasping prongs
⑨ Battery cover lock
⑭ Battery holder
Do not place batteries in a flame, or short-circuit, or dis m ant le, or heat up, or
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recharge (unless the batt er ies ar e rechargeable), as doing so may cause the
batteries to burst, which m ay in turn cause fire, injury and/or peri pheral
contamination.
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● Insert batteries from the minus (-) end. When removing batteries, pull out from plus
Caution
(+) end.
● Do not use different brands of battery. Also, do n ot use new and used batteries
together.
● Remove batteries if the light meter is not going to be used for a prolonged period.
Batteries can leak and may adversely affect t he main unit.
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Title Screens
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Logo Screen
⑩
Power button
2-3 Power ON/OFF
Power ON: Press the Power button ⑩.
The main unit will turn ON, and af t er t he title
screen has been displayed, the Measuring
screen will be displayed.
Power OFF: Press the Power button ⑩ for one second or
longer. The main unit will turn O FF and the
display will close.
Caution
● Directly after replacing batteries, a white screen with the SEKONIC logo in blue will be
displayed, followed by t he appr opriate title screen above.
（※An L-478D/DR memory check is be ing executed while the blue
bar graph is moving when t he Logo s cr een is displayed, so
please do not turn OFF the power, as doi ng so may cause
damage.）
Reference
● If there is no display on the LCD (touch panel) once the power has been turned ON, check
battery capacity as well as whether or not batteries have been ins erted with polarities in
wrong direction.
● The setting values and measuring values are memorized even w hen t he power is turned OFF
and they will be redisplayed when t he power is turned ON again. Memorized setting values and
measuring values also ar e saved even when the batteries ar e r emoved.
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2-4 Checking Battery Capacity
When the power button is ON, the battery power indicator is displayed in the top left of the LCD.
Battery power level is good.
Battery power level is sufficient.
Battery power level is low. Have spar e batteries ready.
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If blinking, replace batteri es immediately.
Reference
● When there is no battery power, and the power is turned ON, the screen may appear and then
abruptly close, but this do es not m ean the main unit is damaged. Ple ase insert new batteries. We
recommend that you hav e spar e bat t er i es r eady at all times.
● With consecutive measuring, t he bat t er y lifespan for this product at room te m perature is
approximately ten hours (Sekonic test conditions for alkaline batteries).
● The batteries packed with t he pr oduct at time of purchase may have a short er l if espan.
2-5 Cautions about Battery Replacem ent during Measuring or the
Use of Memory Function
1) Always turn OFF the power befor e r eplacing batteries.
2）If an abnormal display (one t hat has not been set, etc.) appears on the LCD after battery
replacement or during me asur i ng, or the light meter will not oper at e even when an operation
button is pressed, remov e the batteries, wait ten seconds or longer and t hen reinsert them.
2-6 Auto Power OFF Function
The product is designed to save power, so al l dis plays will automatically close and the power
will turn OFF if approximat ely five minutes elapse from the last button operation.
Reference
● Even if the Auto Power OFF Function co m es i nto action and the power is turned OFF, the set
values and indicated values w il l be sav ed and then redisplayed once the power is turned ON
again.
● The Auto Power OFF time can be selected at the Custom Setting sc r een. Enter Custom
Setting mode and under setting number 21 select one of the foll ow ing 0: 5 min (default), 1: 10
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Measuring Mode Selection Screen
Scroll bar
min, 2: 20 min, 3: Cancel Auto P ow er O FF. ( S ee P56 for details.)
● When Power button ⑩ is held down continually, the power will initially come ON but then
automatically turn OFF a fter appr oximately one minute. (This means battery depletion can be
avoided even if the Power but ton ⑩ is held down during transportat i on. )
3. Screen Operations
The screen is a touch panel, so you can use your fingers to touch buttons in order to select desired
menus and items.
※ Liquid Crystal Backlight
Once the power is turned ON, t he backlight will be lit at all times. However, it will dim s o
that it does influence mea sur ing values during measuring or c or dless flash standby.
3-1 On-screen Operations
Touch the icons on screen to perform operations.
The following are the icon types.
(1) Measuring Mode Icon
Touch the Meas ur ing mode icon to display the Measur ing Mode Selection screen. Touch any icon
to switch to that Measurin g mo de. ( See P25 for details.)
Example of Measuring Screen
(2) Setting Value Change/Item Selection Icon
Touch Operation:
Touch the up arrow （▲）to increase the value or change up to the next item.
Touch the down ar row （▼） to decrease the value or change down to the next item.
Slide Operation:
Slide numbers and items up and down with your fingertip to change display contents.
At screens with a scroll ba r displayed on the right side, you c an slide that scroll bar to
change screen contents.
Example of Measuring Screen Example of Edit Frame rate Selection Screen
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(3) Radio Button
Filter Compensation Setting Screen
Touch the Radi o but ton and the item on the right of the Radi o but ton is selected.
Only one item can be select ed.
(4) Number/Alphabet Input Button
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Example of Value Input Screen Example of Alphabet Input Screen Example Number Input Screen
Inputting Values (Value Input Scre en):
0-9、Decimal point、+/－： Display input value at top of screen.
Enter： Confirms input value and returns to previou s scr een.
DEL： Deletes input value.
Cancel： Cancels input and returns to previous screen.
Inputting Alphabet and Nu m be rs (Alphabet Inp ut Screen and Num ber Input Screen):
1/A/a： Switches between Tenkey input/Uppercase/Lowercase.
ABC,abc,0-9, Decimal Point： Display input value at top of screen when touched.
Repeated pressing of the same butt on will change the alphabet
character to be input.
← →： Shift input position.
OK： Confirms input v alue and returns to previous screen.
DEL： Deletes input value.
Cancel： Cancels inputting and returns to previous screen.
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⑦ Menu button
Screen lock
Lock Released
Locked
3-2 Locking and Releasing of Screen
The screen can be locked t o pr event unforeseeable misoperations, etc.
Touch operation of all screens is prohibit ed w hen locked (the lock icon is displa yed at the top of the
screen). Note however that t he M em or y button ⑤, Measuring button ⑧ and Power button ⑩
will be operational even i f lock is ON.
Lock status will be maintained even when power is turned OFF.
Setting Lock:
Press and hold down Menu but t on ⑦ to lock the screen
(the lock icon will be displ ayed at the top right of the screen).
Buttons and icons on the LCD (touch panel) cannot be
operated while the lock is ON. M or eover, pres si ng t he Menu
button ⑦ to open the Menu Functions is not possible.
※ This operation can be executed at t he M easuring screen.
Releasing Lock:
Press and hold down again t he M enu button to release the locked screen ( t he screen locked
icon will close.)
icon
3-3 Outline of Screen Transfer
(1) Measuring Screen (Background color: Black)
1) When turning ON the power , the measuring screen will be disp layed using the setting
values that were current w hen t he power was turned OFF last.
,
,
,
,
To select another Measuri ng sc reen, touch a mode icon （,
select the desired Measur ing screen at the Select screen.
2) To find out detailed information about the currently display ed M easuring screen, touch the
Information icon （
）. (See P20 for details.)
3) To perform Radio Control, press the Menu button ⑦ at the Exposure Metering screen and
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）and then
then select item 0 (ON) for Set t ing Number 14 (Radio Control).
Power ON
Measuring Mode
Information
Radio Control
⑩Power button
Info icon
Radio
Toolbox
⑦Menu button ※1
3-4
screen
3-7 Menu screen
3-6
Measuring
Toolbox screen
Menu screen
Measuring screen
Average
icon
Measuring Mode Icon
Next, touch the Measuring mode icon at the top left of the M easuring screen to display
the Measuring Mode Select screen and then touch the
Radio mode. (See P41 for details.)
Finally, touch the Radio Cont r ol i con（
）at the top left of the Measuring screen. (See
P38 for details.)
4) To use the Average Fu nct ion, touch the Average icon (
The Average Function can average out up to nine memorized readings and display the
average.
This function can be used with the following modes: Fixed Light Shutter Speed priority,
Stop priority, TF priority and Flash (cord, cordless, radio trigger), but note that it cannot be
used with Accumulative mode.
(2) Toolbox Screen (Background color: Green)
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icon to display the Flash
). (See P49 for details.)
To make various settings for the current Measuring screen, touch the Toolbox icon （
）at the
Measuring screen. (See P20 for details.)
(3) Menu Screen (Background color: Light orange)
Press the Menu button on t he ma in unit (while working in any screen) t o display the Menu
screen （※1）.
At the Menu screen, you can set al l men u operations for this light meter. (See P21 for details.)
Measuring
, , ,
, ,
Select Screen
screen
Control icon
screen
screen（L-478DR）
(Average)
Toolbox screen
icon
※1 If you press the Menu button while working at another Setting screen,
the settings in mid-operation will be interrupted and the Menu List
displayed.
※2 This screen is display ed only when the Flash Radio mode is be ing used
(for L-478DR only).
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Power button
⑦Menu button
6-7 Hardware Setting Screen
Power ON
(4) Hardware Setting Screen
Hold down the Menu button ⑦ and then turn ON the power to display the Hardware Setting
screen. (See P62 for det ails.)
⑩
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No.
Icon Name
Explanation
Indicator Display
compensation
actually measured exposure readings.
symbol.
measured exposure read ings.
for details.)
Status/Title field
Measuring function selection icon
Measuring operations/Display area
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ Example of Fixed Light Screen
3-4 Measuring Screen
When the power is turned O N, t he Title scree n will appear , followed by the Measuring scre en.
Subject measuring c an be performed at the Measuring screen.
Basic Configuration of the Measuring Screen
3-4-1 Status/Title Field
① Battery Power
② Calibration
③ Accumulative
mode/Accumulativ
e count (multi)
This displays battery c apacity in four stages. (S ee P11 for details.)
This is displayed when ca l ibrat ion compensation is performed on
This is displayed when an Accumulative mode is selected. I t will be
displayed with the followin g M easuring screens.
・ Cordless Flash Accumulative
・ Cord Flash Accumulative
・ Flash Radio Accumulative Mode (for L-478DR only)
Accumulative count (up to 99) is displayed to the right of the MLT
④ Filter compensation This is displayed when filter compensat i on is performed on actually
⑤ Screen lock This is displayed when screen is locked. Operations cann ot be
performed on the touch panel when the screen is locked. ( See P11
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main unit to a computer.
symbol.
screen.)
⑥ USB display
This is full-screen displayed when USB cable is used to conne ct the
⑦ Memory count This displays the number of memorized readings.
The memory count (up to 9) is di spl ayed to the right of the M
⑧ Title This is the screen title. (Title is displayed except for Measurin g
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(4) Analog scale
(3) Measuring value/Setting
(2) Setting icons
(1) Measuring mode ic
Example of Screen for
fixed light
(1) Measuring mode icon［CINEmode］
3-4-2 Measuring Operation/Display Field
Measuring Operation/ D isplay Field is configured o f the following sections.
・ Measuring mode icons
・Setting icons
・ Measuring value/Settin g display field
・Analog scale
Cine Mode Screen
display field
(1) Measuring Mode
Touch a mode （
, , , ,,
）at the top left of the Measuring screen to display the
Measuring Mode Selecti on screen, where any of the Measur ing modes can be selected.（See
P29 for details.）
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Measuring values
Measuring value unit: T (shutter speed), F (f-stop), ISO (ISO film speed)
Additional info for measuring value
Measuring mode information display
・
independent
・ｆｃ：
independent
display
・
independent display
・
display
Measuring value
Measuring value unit：F (f-stop)
(2) Setting Icons
Use this to set functions like s hut t er speed and f-stop. Setting values are displayed within the icons.
The displayed cons will change in accordance with the Measuring mode being used.
Shutter Speed Priority
f-stop Priority
TF Priority
CINE mode HD CINE mode
The alphabet letter in the top le f t of the set icon denotes setting contents.
・ T ： Shutter speed
Shutter speed is displayed in the following way.
30m（30 minutes）、8s（8 seconds）、125（1/125 of a second）
・ ISO ： ISO film speed
・ F ： f-stop
・ ANG ： Shutter opening angle
・ f/s ： Frame rate (= cine frame rate)
Set Icon Operation:
V alue increases when up ar r ow （▲）is touched.
V alue decreases when do w n ar r ow （▼）is touched.
Slide the icon number up or down with y our finger t i p to increase or decrease the r eading.
(3) Measuring value/Setting display field
This displays information such as measured values and measuring unit s.
Example: 1,900,000lx
Component ratio display
・Component ratio display: Flash component ratio is numerically displayed
in 10% steps for overall intensity.
lx,：Fixed light illuminance lx
display
Fixed light illuminance fc
cd/㎡：Fixed light luminance cd/㎡
fl：Fixed light luminance fl independent
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Reference
No.
Icon
Explanation
Use this icon when using the Average Function or Monitor
Monitor Function (P60) for details.
This displays detaile d information about the Measuring
(P20) for details.
Use this to proceed to the Toolbox screen related to the
1 2 3
Tolerance range[－]
Reproduction field [－]
Tolerance range[＋]
Reproduction range [＋]
Measuring value cursor
Memory value cursors
Measuring value cursor
Memory value cursors
Fraction
hidden
Fraction
displayed
The fractions of the measuring values can be hidden by changing setting at the Custom Setting Function.
Display setting number 2 (fraction display) and then select 0 (ON) to display fraction and 1 (OFF) to hide
fraction. （See P68 for details.
）
(4) Analog Scale
Depending on the Measur ing mode, the following values will be displayed in the scale.
・F value, T value, EV value (for incident), EV value (for reflected), illuminance lx (lux),
illuminance fc
The following is a scale displ ay example.
Scale Display (T val ue) Exam pl e
［Display when measuring］（except for mid tone setting） ［Display when measuring］ when
reflected light mid tone is s et
3-4-3 Measuring Function Selection Icon
Press any one of the icons to execute that function.
L-478D/L-478DR
①
②
③
Average icon
Information icon
Toolbox icon
Function. See 6-3 Average Function (P59) and 6-4
screen currently selected. See 3-5 Information Scre en
current type of measuring. See 3-6 Toolbox Screen (P20)
for details.
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L-478D/L-478DR
No.
Item
Explanation
receiving mode
/reflected light
.
compensation
value.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8
5
6
1
2
3
4
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3-5 Information Screen
This displays detaile d information set for the light met er but not displayed in the Measuring
screen.
① Display of light
② Display of amount of
calibration
③ Display of amount of
filter compensation
④ Displays camera
exposure profile
⑤ User information Displays user informatio n.
⑥ Version inf ormation Displays firmware ver sion.
⑦ Close Returns to previous meas ur ing screen.
Displays selection st at us of incident light（
（ ）
Displays user-set calibration c ompensation value.
See P55 for details on s et t ing calibration compensation
Displays user-set filter comp ensation value.
See P51 for details on setting filter compensation
value.
Displays camera exposure profile name. See P25 for
details on selecting camera exposure profile name.
or
3-6 Toolbox Screen
The following settings can be made by selecting the Toolbox from the Measuring scr een.
・Filter compensation sett ing
・Memory recall, memory clear
・Mid tone set, mid tone clear, mid tone recall
・Radio trigger channel setting (for L-478DR only)
）
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No.
Item
Explanation
for L-478DR only）
(See P38 for details. )
details.)
P45 for details.)
for details.)
details.)
details.)
⑦ Menu button
Menu Screen
① Filter compensation Displays Filter compens at ion setting screen. (See
P51 for details.)
L-478D/L-478DR
② Radio trigger channel
Displays Radio Trigger Channe l S et t ing screen.
（
③ Memory clear Displays Memory Clear screen. (See P44 for
④ Memory recall Displays Memory Recall Selection screen. (See
⑤ Mid tone set Displays M id . Tone Set screen (See P46 and P47
⑥ Mid tone clear Disp lays Mid. Tone clear screen. (See P47 for
⑦ Mid tone recall Displays Mid. Tone Recall screen. (Se e P48 for
⑧ Close Returns to previous Measuring screen.
3-7 Menu Screen
Press the Menu button ⑦ on the main unit to display the Menu screen.
Press the Menu button ⑦ again to return to the previous screen.
Caution
● If you press the Menu button ⑦ when another setting screen is displayed, t he settings in
mid-operation will be interrupt ed and the Menu List displayed.
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L-478D/L-478DR
No.
Item
Explanation
for details.)
screen. (See P55 for det ails.)
details.)
P25 for details.)
(See P53 for details. )
P57 for details.)
P58 for details.)
details.)
Menu Items
1 Set Analog Scale Transfers to Analog Scale Selecti on s cr een. (See P55
2 Set Exposure Compensation Transfers to Calibration Compensation Value Setting
3 Custom Setting Transfers t o Custom Setting screen. (See P56 for
4 Set Profile Transfers t o Exposure Profile Selection screen. (See
5 Check/Editing Profile Transfers t o Exposure Profile Edit Selection screen.
6 Edit Frame Rate Transfers to Frame rate Edit Selection scr een. (See
7 Edit Shutter Angle Transfers t o Shut t er Angle Edit Selection screen. (See
8 Edit Filter Transfers t o Fi lt er Edit Selection screen. (See P59 f or
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4. Basic Operations
Channel (Zone)
selection (See
Setting Measuring mode (See P25)
Select camera exposure profile
Power ON
Fixed Light mode
within 90
Flash triggers
ISO value, Shutter
See P23 for details.）
(See P25 for details.)
Cord Flash mode
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Cord Flash
(See P38 for
Cordless Flash
(See P38 for
Flash Radio mode
Flash Radio
Adjustment screen
For L-478DR only
4-1 Basic Operation Flow
Set light receiving mode
(See P27 for
details.)
Speed, f-stop, Frame
rate/Shutter Angle
Calibration Compensation amount (See P19 for display and P55 for setting), Filter Compensation
mode (See P35 for
details.)
Cordless Flash
Accumulative mode
details.)
（
(See P
details.)
Accumulative mode
details.)
ISO value, Shutter Speed
（See P51 for details.）
Cord (sold separately)
Measuring (Measuring button ⑧）
L-478D/L-478DR
(See P39)
Accumulative mode
(See P24 )
P38)
Intensity
(See P38)
Manually trigger
flash
seconds
Display of measuring value
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automatically
Flash triggers
automatically
4-2 Setting Light Receiving S ystem
Lumisphere Extended
Lumisphere Retracted (flat)
details).
Ring mark
Extended
Retracted
Lumisphere
② Lumisphere
4-2-1 Measuring with Incident Light Function (Lumisphere/Flat)
Use either extended or retr act ed ( flat)
lumisphere to measure incident light. Point
the lumisphere at the camer a ( lens optical
axis) from a position close to the subject and
then measure.
1） Extending Lumisphere
Rotate the upper p ar t of t he lumisphere retracting
ring ② and fully align the ring mark with the
extended symbol （
2） Retracting Lumisphere
Rotate the upper p ar t of t he lumisphere retracting
ring ② and fully align the ring mark with retracted
symbol （
）.
）.
（ ）
②
（ ）
L-478D/L-478DR
Extend lumisphere when measuring
3-D subjects such as pe ople or
buildings.
Retract lumisphere when measuring flat
subjects such as manuscripts, books, pictures,
or when measuring light ing ratio (monitor
function) (see P50 for details) or simply
measuring intensity of ill umination (see P28 for
Caution
● Make sure the measurer does not influence the light measure ment. (Do not block out light
sources. Reflected light occurs due to the color of clothin g. Take care not to let such reflected
light enters Light Recept or Head.)
● If light meter is used with lumisphere retract ing ring set at mid position, luminous intensity
distribution characteri st ics will alter, resulting in inappropriate measuring.
● Do not push down the lumisphere w it h your hand.
● Keep lumisphere and Light Receptor Head clean and free of damage, as failure to do so may
affect accuracy. When lumisphere becomes dirty, wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth. Nev er use
organic solvent (thinner , benzene, etc.).
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