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Sekonic L-858D-U SPEEDMASTER Light Meter

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$629.00
  • Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
  • 1° Spot Metering with Viewfinder
  • Measuring Range: EV-5 to EV22.9 (ISO 100)
  • Illuminance Range: 0.1 to 2,000,000 lux
  • Extensive Range of Cine & Video Settings
  • HSS Flash & Flash Duration Measurements
  • Flash Analyzing Function; Extended Range
  • 2.7" Touchscreen LCD; All-Weather Design
  • Optional Radio Control Modules For broncolor, Elinchrom, Godox/Flashpoint, Phottix and PocketWizard
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Overview

Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D is the world's first multi-function, multi-brand wireless triggering light meter. It is the first of its kind capable of measuring flash duration and brief flash bursts like you find from HSS (High Speed Sync) for precision flash control.

Specifications

SKU:
401-858
Family:
L-858D
Sensor:
SPD
Measuring System:
Exposure Meter
Incident light: Swivel head, lumidisc retractable
Reflected light: Switching, 1 deg. spot
Measuring Modes (Ambient Light):
T priority, F priority, TF priority, HD_CINE (T priority), CINE (f/s priority), Lux/FC, Cd/m2/FL
Measuring Modes (Flash light):
Cordless, Cord-in (PC), Radio triggering (with optional transmitters), Multiple cumulative flash, HSS, Flash duration analysis.
Measuring Range at ISO100 (Ambient Incident Light):
EV-5 to EV22.9
0.1 lx to 2,000,000 lx
0.01 fc to 180,000 fc
Measuring Range ISO100 (Ambient Reflected Light):
EV-1 to EV24.4
0.1 cd/m2 to 980,000 cd/m2
0.03 fl to 290,000 fl
Measuring Range (Flash Incident Light):
F0.5 to F161.2(=128.9)
Measuring Range (Flash Reflected Light):
F1.0 to F161.2(=128.9)
ISO Range:
ISO 3 to ISO 13,107,200 + ISO 850
Aperture Range (Ambient Light):
F0.5 to F161.2(=128.9) in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step
(Analog Scale: F1.0 to F90 in 1/3 step)
Aperture Range (Flash Light):
F0.5 to F161.2(=128.9) in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step
(Analog Scale: F1.0 to F90 in 1/3 step)
Shutter Speeds Range (Ambient Light):
30m to 1/64,000s in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step
(Analog scale: 4s to 1/2,000s in 1/3 step)
Shutter Speeds Range (Flash Light):
30m to 1/16,000s in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step
Flash Duration Range (Flash Light):
1/40s to 1/55,500 sec(25ms to 18us) from t0.1. to t0.9 (in 0.1 steps)
Frame Rate Range (Ambient Light):
1 f/s to 1,000 f/s plus other 20 settings (customized from 0.001 f/s to 99,999.999 f/s)
Shutter Angles Range (Ambient Light):
1 deg. to 358 deg. plus other 20 settings (customized from 0.001 deg. to 360 deg.)
EV Range (Ambient Light):
Incident light: EV-73.9 to EV103.8
Reflected light: EV-69.9 to EV105.3
Memory:
Yes (9 times)
both incident and reflected light
Average:
Yes
Contrast/Comparison Function:
Yes (+/-9.9EV in 1/10 step)
Radio System:
Optional Transmitters with RT-3PW - PocketWizard (433MHz), RT-20PW - PocketWizard (344MHz), RT-EL/PX - Elinchrom EL-Skyport/Phottix (2.4GHz), RT-BR - broncolor RFS 2/2.1/2.2 and RT-GX - Godox/Flashpoint (2.4GHz)
Flash vs Ambient Analyzing:
Yes (in 10% step)
Filter Compensation:
Yes (-20EV to +20EV, preset 30 type)
Exposure Compensation:
Yes (-9.9EV to +9.9EV, in 0.1 step)
Calibration Compensation:
Yes (-1.0EV to +1.0EV, in 0.1 step)
Custom Settings:
Yes (17 custom settings 18 custom settings when transmitter sold separately is installed)
Water Resistance:
Yes
Diopter Adjustment:
Yes (-1 D to 2.5 D)
Tripod Socket:
Yes
Operating Temperature:
-10 deg. C to 50 deg. C
Storage Temperature:
-20 deg. C to 60 deg. C
Power Source:
1.5V x 2 (AAA battery)
LCD:
2.7" color dot matrix touch panel LCD
LCD Backlight:
Yes
Product Weight (lb):
0.53
Product Weight (kg):
0.24
Product Height (in):
1.93
Product Length (in):
6.93
Product Width (in):
3.7
Product Height (cm):
4.9
Product Length (cm):
17.6
Product Width (cm):
9.4
Catalog Numbers:
 
Measuring Range and Modes:
 
Physical:
 

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Software

Data Transfer Software for MAC

IMPORTANT!

  1. Please see this note for details of DTS operation with OS 11.1 Big Sur.
  2. Customers who already installed DTS version 6.0 or earlier, before installing new version below, completely remove any previous versions and see this instruction and note.
  3. Please see the Software Guide for installation.
  4. Turn off firewalls and anti-virus programs during the installation process.
  5. Compatible with L-858 series, L-478 series and L-758 series.
  6. If you fail installing the latest Data Transfer Software / Utility Software due to Gatekeeper by Apple inc. Please see this instruction.
  7. APFS Restrictions
    Depending on the specification of the APFS file system, file display may not be in alphabetical order. Therefore, when saving multiple images in the same folder, it is difficult to find the necessary image for profile creation.
    Please kindly create a subfolder and manage related images by combining relevant images for each profile.
  8. Applicable Product
    - Mac Computer Products installed SSD model (mac OS 10.13 High Sierra and later)
    - A Device formatted as APFS (mac OS 10.12 Sierra and later)

     

Version 6.10 for OSX 10.13 High Sierra - OSX 10.15 Catalina compatible with L-858D, L-758 and L-478 series

Download DTS ver. 6.10 for OSX 10.13 - 10.15 (9.7 MB)
Software Guide (4.4 MB)
 

Requirements of Version 6.10

Software Data Transfer Software
USB Driver 
OS *1 MAC OS X 10.13
MAC OS X 10.14
MAC OS X 10.15
Models Macintosh with a standard USB interface *2 *3
CPU Intel CPU (compatible with operating conditions of OS) *2
RAM Compatible with operating conditions of OS
Hard disk space Same as above
Display Screen resolution: At least 1024 x 768
Color quality: At least 16-bit

*1 If you are using a Macintosh computer, be sure to use the Macintosh version of the software. Operation of the Windows version is not guaranteed when running in Virtual PC for the Mac.

*2 Intel CPU (except Core 2 Duo and earlier) dedicated. 68k computers and Power PCs not supported.

*3 Please note the following:
     - The operating system must be the one pre-installed on the computer.
     - Proper operation may not be possible on certain Macintosh models and configurations.
     - Proper operation is not guaranteed on a Macintosh with an upgraded operating system
       or an add-on USB interface.
     - Proper operation is not guaranteed over connections through a USB hub.
 


Data Transfer Software for WINDOWS

IMPORTANT!

  1. Customers who already installed Data Transfer Software version 5.00, update the software by using "UPDATE" function in Data Transfer Software. However, when updating from version 5.01 with Windows 10, User Account Control may block the updating. In this case, please uninstall the old version 5.01, and install new version 6.10.
  2. Customers who already installed DTS version 3.093 or earlier, before installing new version below, completely remove any previous versions.
  3. Please see the Software Guide for installation.
  4. Turn off firewalls and anti-virus programs during the installation process.
  5. Version 5.10 is newly compatible with L-858 series in addition to L-758 and L-478 series. Version 5.01 or earlier is compatible with only L-758 and L-478 series.

Version 6.10 for Windows 8.1 and 10 compatible with L-858, L-758 and L-478

Download DTS 6.10 (42.3 MB)

Software Guide (4.6  MB)

 


Requirements

Software USB Driver
OS

Windows® 8.1 (32/64-bit version) *1
Windows® 10 (32/64-bit version) *2

Models PC with a standard USB interface *3
CPU Compatible with operating conditions of OS
RAM Same as above
Hard disk space Same as above
Display Screen resolution: At least 1024 x 768
Color quality: At least 16-bit

 

  1. Windows 8.1 / Windows 8.1 Pro / Windows 8.1 Enterprise.
  2. Home / Pro / Enterprise.
  3. Please note the following:      
  • The operating system must be the one preinstalled on the computer.      
  • Proper operation may not be possible on certain computer models and configurations.      
  • Proper operation is not guaranteed on a computer with an upgraded operating system or an add-on USB interface, a homemade computer, a shop-made computer, or in an emulator environment (such as Virtual PC).      
  • Proper operation is not guaranteed over connections through a USB hub.

 

 

Firmware

Sekonic L-858D-U SPEEDMASTER Light Meter Firmware

IMPORTANT!:

1. To update the firmware of your meter, install the Data Transfer Software first.
2. Please see the Software Guide for installation under the software tab above.
3. Go to the "Update Setting" tab on the screen of Data Transfer Software, and follow the instructions.

NOTE: Depending on the firmware version, the features and functions may be different.
See the Release Note here for firmware version.

Manuals