Sekonic's new Litemaster PRO L-478D meter is the world's first touch-screen-operated light meter. It has an array of unique, must-have features for both motion and still story tellers. Its compact size is both instantly familiar and comfortable to use. The large LCD (2.7") displays ambient, flash, cine and a host of other information in a clear and understandable way. Settings are made by simply touching or sliding a finger over the screen.
The L-478D can be quickly calibrated to your camera using Sekonic's Data Transfer software and either Sekonic or X-Rite Brand targets or by manually inputting data to the DTS program or on the meter itself.
The L-478-series meters are especially useful when using flash to lighten shadows or reduce background detail. That's because they measure ambient and flash simultaneously and automatically indicate the percentage of flash in the total exposure. Touch the screen to adjust settings to get the perfect the ambient flash mix. The meter's analog display uses color-coded lines to graphically display the relationship between ambient and flash components.
Today's digital cameras are boundless and a variety of cameras can be used in a single production. The L-478 series has two motion capture modes to fit camera in use. Touch to set shutter speeds for DSLR cameras in HD CINE mode or quickly select frame rates and shutter angles for cameras in CINE mode. Create unique frame rates and shutter angles for special effects.
Special effects and light sources can push standard camera settings to their limits That's why the L-478
 series also allows creating unique frame rates and shutter angles to .000 to enable precise exposure and lighting, producing the very best images and reduce time in post-production.
Up to nine readings can be memorized. An indicator appears on the analog display each time a measurement is memorized. This provides a fast and simple way of retaining and analyzing shadow, mid tone and highlight exposure readings. Digital readings can be recalled and/or cleared at any time for precise exposure control.
The dynamic range of your digital camera or film can be programmed into the L-478 to create a Latitude Display that mirrors the range of your system.

Set a Mid.Tone from Tool Box to display the Latitude Scale. This important guide will let you know readings are within the range of your camera.
Features - Digital exposure meter for ambient and flash light
- Difference between the Sekonic L-478D and the Sekonic L-478DR is the DR has radio triggering with power control
- Provides triggering or flash control for the entire PocketWizard wireless family
- Enhanced HD Cine / Cine Features
- Infinite Frame Rate and Shutter Angle
- IIlluminance or Luminance Measurement
- Memory Mode and Latitude Display
- Swivel measuring head with retractable Lumisphere
- Reflected light metering: with separate 5-degree reflected light attachment
- Thirteen custom settings provide quick and easy setup of personal preferences for expanded use
- USB upgradeable via Data Transfer Software (in CD-ROM included)
- Two convenient AAA dry cell or rechargeable batteries provide power
