Supplied accessories
- 1x Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D spotmeter - bag
Top specs
- 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
The Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U light meter is specially designed for both photographers and videographers. The light meter can measure light in two ways: by incident measurement and spot measurement. This lets you measure ambient lighting as well as a specific spot in your frame. The light meter has an illuminance range of 0.1 up to 2,000,000 lux, a measuring range of -5 to 22.9 EV (ISO100) and offers a special mode for photography and videography. In addition, the light meter is highly user-friendly thanks to its 2.7” LCD touchscreen. Finally, its dimensions are 94 x 176 x 49 mm and it weighs only 240 grams (excluding batteries).
Sekonic L-858D-U Specs
| Meter Type | Ambient
Cine
Flash
Spot |
| Spot Metering | 1° Spot |
| Flash Metering | Cordless |
Metering
| Light Reading Method | Incident
Reflected |
| Light Readings | Candelas per Meter Squared (cd/m²)
Foot Lamberts (fl)
Footcandle
Lux |
| Measuring Modes | Aperture Priority
FPS Metering
Flash Duration Analysis
HSS Flash
Shutter Priority |
| 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 |
| EV Range | Ambient, Incident: -5 to 22.9 EV at ISO 100
Ambient, Reflected: -1 to 24.4 EV at ISO 100 |
| ISO Range | 3 to 13,107,200 (1/3-Step Increments), Plus 850 |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/64,000 to 30 Minutes (1, 1/2, 1/3-Step Increments), Plus 1/400, 1/200 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/16,000 |
| Cine Speed / Shutter Angle | 0.001 to 1000 fps at 1 to 358° |
| Illuminance Range | 0.1 to 2,000,000 Lux / 0.01 to 180,000 fc |
| Luminance Range | 0.3 to 290,000 fL / 0.1 to 980,000 cd/m² |
| Exposure Memory | Yes, 9 Readings |
Physical
| Receptor Element | Silicon Photodiode |
| Diffuser | Adjustable Spherical to Flat |
| Display | 2.7" / 6.9 cm Color Touchscreen LCD |
| Interface | PC Sync Terminal
Micro-USB Port |
| Memory Card Slots | None |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1/4"-20 Female |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
| Storage Humidity | 0 to 85% |
General
| Battery | 2 x AA (Alkaline, Manganese) |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
| Radio System | None |
| Dimensions | 3.7 x 6.9 x 1.9" / 94 x 176 x 49 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 oz / 240.0 g (without Batteries) |
