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Our last major sale of the year is coming up on December 12-14th. A great time to shop with us and get expert advice from brand representatives.
Our last major sale of the year is coming up on December 12-14th. A great time to shop with us and get expert advice from brand representatives.

Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter

by Sekonic
Original price $689.00 - Original price $689.00
Original price
$689.00
$689.00 - $689.00
Current price $689.00
SKU 8946
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Maximum quantity allowed is .
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Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter

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.

Retractable Lumisphere & 1° Spot

The Sekonic L-858D-U has a retractable lumisphere that enables you to measure both flat and 3 dimensional objects. The 1° spot is perfect for landscape photographers and measuring the contrast of any scene.

Measure Flash Duration

The first fully functional exposure meter to measure flash duration. Now know if your flash will freeze your subject. 

Up to 3 Stops Increased Light Sensitivity

Accurately meter scenes lit by candlelight or get the right measurement for long-exposure night photography.

Highlights:

  • Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
  • 2.7" Touchscreen LCD

Features:

  • 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
  • All-Weather Design
  • Optional Radio Control Modules For broncolor, Elinchrom, Godox/Flashpoint, Phottix and PocketWizard

Sensor:

SPD

Dimensions:

6.93 x 3.7 x 1.93" (L x W x H)

Product SKU:

401-858

In The Box:

Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter
Anti-Glare Film
Lens Cap
Strap
Soft Case
Limited 1-Year Warranty

 

 

Note: 2x AAA Batteries are sold separately. 

Glazer's SKU 8946
Manufacturer Sekonic
MFG SKU 401-858
Product Specs

Sekonic L-858D Specs

Type Digital light meter for flash and ambient light
Radio Frequency None
Receptor Element Silicon photo diodes
Receptor Head Incident Light: Lumisphere convertible to flat diffuser, rotates 90° right & 180° left
Reflected Light: 1° spot viewfinder
Measuring Modes Ambient Light
F priority (aperture)
T priority (shutter speed)
TF priority (shutter speed and aperture)
HD Cine (shutter priority, FPS metering, lux, or fc)
Cine (FPS metering, shutter angle setting, lux, or fc)
Illuminance (lux or fc)
Luminance (cd/m² or fl)
Flash Light
Cord (PC sync terminal)
Cordless
Radio triggering (optional)
HSS Flash (cordless)
Flash Duration Analysis (cord, cordless, or radio)
Measuring Range Ambient Light (ISO 100)
Incident: -5 to 22.9 EV
Reflected: -1 to 24.4 EV
Flash Light (ISO 100)
Incident: f/0.5 to f/128.9
Reflected: f/1.0 to f/128.9
Illuminance
0.01 to 180,000 fc / 0.1 to 2,000,000 lux
Luminance
0.03 to 290,000 fl / 0.1 to 980,000 cd/m²
Repeat Accuracy 0.1 EV or less (Incident light: from EV-2, Reflected light: from EV1)
0.2 EV or less (Incident light: under EV-2, Reflected light: under EV1)
ISO Range 3 to 13,107,200 in 1/3 steps, 850
Shutter Speed Ambient Light: 1/64,000 sec to 30 min, 1/200, & 1/400 sec, in 1, 1/2, and 1/3 steps
Flash Light: 1/16,000 sec to 30 min, 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, 1/200, & 1/400 sec, in 1, 1/2, and 1/3 steps
Flash Duration 1/40 to 1/55,500 sec (25 ms to 18 us)
t0.1 to t0.9
Aperture f/0.5 to f/128.9 (in 1 step)
f/0.5 to f/152.4 (in 1/2 steps)
f/0.5 to f/161.2 (in 1/3 steps)
Frame Rate 1-1,000 fps, and 20 user settings from 0.001-99,999.999 fps
Shutter Angle 1-358°, and 20 user settings from 0.001-360°
EV Range Incident Light: -73.9 to 103.8 EV
Reflected Light: -69.9 to 105.3 EV
Memory Function 9 readings
Connections 1 x PC sync terminal
1 x Micro-USB port
Screen 2.7" / 6.9 cm color touchscreen LCD
Power Source 2 x AA batteries (alkaline or manganese)
Tripod Mount Yes, 1/4"-20
Operating Conditions Temperature: 14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C
Humidity: 0 to 85%
Storage Conditions Temperature: -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Humidity: 0 to 85%
Dimensions 3.7 x 6.9 x 1.9" / 94 x 176 x 49 mm
Weight 8.5 oz / 240 g without batteries