- Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
- 1° Spot Metering with Viewfinder
- Measuring Range: -5 to 22.9 EV (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
Overview
Aiming to provide for the needs of both photographers and filmmakers, the Speedmaster L-858D Light Meter from Sekonic comes packed with a variety of upgraded features and capabilities that make it an almost essential tool for a working professional. It is able to take incident and reflected light readings of both flash and ambient light with an expanded measuring range of -5 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100, or within an illuminance range of 0.1 to 2,000,000 lux. Users will also find it intuitive and easy-to-use thanks to the use of a 2.7" color touchscreen LCD and an all-weather design.
The meter can use either a 270° rotating and collapsible lumisphere or an integrated 1° spot viewfinder to account for varying needs of the user. Also, it offers an extensive range of cinema and video settings as well as the unique ability to measure flash duration and to take readings when using high-speed sync flash. The L-858D-U is equipped with a variety of other functions as well, including memory recall, a Flash Analyzing Function, and extended ranges on nearly every setting. Additionally, through the use of optional modules, users can add radio triggering support for PocketWizard and Elinchrom/Phottix systems.
Key Specs
| Meter Type |
Ambient, Cine, Flash, Spot
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| Spot Metering |
1° Spot
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| Flash Metering |
Cordless
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| Light Reading Method |
Incident, Reflected
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| Light Readings |
Candelas per Meter Squared (cd/m²), Foot Lamberts (fl), Footcandle, Lux
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| Measuring Modes |
Aperture Priority, FPS Metering, Flash Duration Analysis, HSS Flash, Shutter Priority
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| Max Flash Sync Speed |
1/16,000
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| Cine Speed / Shutter Angle |
0.001 to 1000 fps at 1 to 358°
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| Diffuser |
Adjustable Spherical to Flat
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| Display |
2.7" / 6.9 cm Color Touchscreen LCD
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| System Connection |
PC Sync Terminal
Micro-USB Port
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| Battery |
2x AA (Alkaline, Manganese)
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| Radio System |
No
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| Spot Metering |
1° Spot
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| Flash Metering |
Cordless
|
Metering
| Light Reading Method |
Incident, Reflected
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| Light Readings |
Candelas per Meter Squared (cd/m²), Foot Lamberts (fl), Footcandle, Lux
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| Measuring Modes |
Aperture Priority, FPS Metering, Flash Duration Analysis, HSS Flash, Shutter Priority
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| Aperture Range |
Flash, Incident: f/0.5 to 128.9 at ISO 100
Flash, Reflected: f/1 to 128.9 at ISO 100
f/0.5 to 161.2 (1, 1/2, 1/3-Step Increments) at ISO 100
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| EV Range |
Ambient, Incident: -5 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100
Ambient, Reflected: -1 to 24.4 EV at ISO 100
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| ISO Range |
3 to 13,107,200 (1/3-Step Increments), Plus 850
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| Shutter Speed Range |
1/64,000 to 30 Minutes (1, 1/2, 1/3-Step Increments), Plus 1/400, 1/200
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| Max Flash Sync Speed |
1/16,000
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| Cine Speed / Shutter Angle |
0.001 to 1000 fps at 1 to 358°
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| Illuminance Range |
0.1 to 2,000,000 Lux / 0.01 to 180,000 fc
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| Luminance Range |
0.3 to 290,000 fL / 0.1 to 980,000 cd/m²
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| Exposure Memory |
Yes, 9 Readings
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Physical
| Receptor Element |
Silicon Photodiode
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| Diffuser |
Adjustable Spherical to Flat
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| Display |
2.7" / 6.9 cm Color Touchscreen LCD
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| System Connection |
PC Sync Terminal
Micro-USB Port
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| Media Card Reader |
No
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| Tripod Mounting Thread |
1/4"-20 Female
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Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C
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| Operating Humidity |
0 to 85%
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| Storage Temperature |
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
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| Storage Humidity |
0 to 85%
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General
| Battery |
2x AA (Alkaline, Manganese)
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| Radio System |
No
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| Dimensions |
3.7 x 6.9 x 1.9" / 94 x 176 x 49 mm
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| Weight |
8.5 oz / 240.0 g (without Batteries)
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Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
1.395 lb
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| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
10.3 x 6.55 x 3.8"
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What's in the Box:
- Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D- Light Meter
- Anti-Glare Sheet for LCD Screen
- Lens Cap
- Strap
- Soft Case
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Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
