light meters for cinematography Prodigi Color C-500 | L-758CINE DigitalMaster | L-358 Flash Master | L-398A Studio Deluxe III shaping the character of light
Cinematic lighting is craft on a schedule. It has two masters: The director and the clock. Good lighting is more than just correct exposure. And correct exposure is more than just the right camera settings. Properly shaped light is vital to storytelling. It directs the viewer and sets the mood. And correct exposure is critical to achieving full tonality and proper color saturation. Both have to be done right and done on time. That is why Sekonic is becoming the cinematographer’s meter of choice.
Color control for today’s DV cameras and film Sekonic Prodigi Color C-500 Cat# 401-500 (C-500) | Cat# 401-501 (C-500R) The PRODIGI COLOR C-500 is the first photographic color meter that measures and displays color temperature and compensation values in LB/CC index or filter numbers for both DV cameras and film. Working on location with today’s mix of tungsten, halide, vapor and fluorescent lights can be challenging.
One press display button for easy readout of all important information Color Temperature Display (in Kelvin) The color temperature is displayed for human visual response in Digital Mode or the spectral response for photographic color film in Film Mode. Color Temperature LB/CC Index Display The LB (Light Balancing) in MK-1 (Per Mega Kelvin equivalent to Mired) and CC (Color Compensation) Index correspond to light source filtration systems.
Full-featured exposure analyzer for today’s cinematographer Sekonic L-758CINE DigitalMaster Cat# 401-760 The Sekonic L-758CINE offers the latest digital video camera features and settings. It has the most extensive range of frames per second and shutter angle settings making it the ultimate light-measuring tool for cinematographers and videographers. Full information Spot Viewfinder The 1-degree spot meter has a broad reading range from EV 1 to EV 24.4 (0.07 to 190,000 FL).
Contrast Function The contrast function switches the data displays to a simple, direct EV readout to enable measuring scene brightness and create lighting ratios faster than ever before. Highlight Spot Viewfinder Incident Light Metering .. M easure the key light and press the AVE/∆EV button. Press the measuring button to read the fill light and the digital display instantly switches to EV to show the brightness difference with tenth-stop accuracy.
Advanced features in an easy-to-use, rugged design Sekonic L-358 Flash Master Cat# 401-358 The versatility of today’s cameras is expanding at an amazing rate. You can use a digital video camera to capture still frames for printing and digital SLR camera to record moving images. Whether you are a cinematographer, a still photographer or involved in any facet of image capture, the Sekonic L-358 is the perfect meter for you. Ambient Light Metering Take readings from f/1 to f/90.
Memory Mode and Average Function Up to nine readings can be memorized. An indicator appears on the analog display each time a measurement is memorized and the total number of memorized measurements appears numerically on the screen. Pressing the AVE/ΔEV button displays the average of values in memory. Exposure and Calibration Compensation Exposure compensation of up to +/−9.9 EV can be easily set to filter compensation.
Classic analog light meter for battery-free ambient light readings Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Cat# 401-399 The classic photo meter that traces its roots to the famous Norwood Director, the Sekonic 398A has become a favorite with cinematographers the world over. A pure analog experience, the meter needle and exposure dial system gives you all reading combinations at a single glance. And because it uses an amorphous photocell that generates its own power, there is no need for a battery. Features ..
L758CINE and L-358 Specifications Sekonic Meter L-758CINE DigitalMaster L-358 Flash Master Type Hand-held exposure meter for measuring ambient and flash light 2-Silicon photo diodes (incident and reflected) 90° to the right, 180° to the left Retractable for contrast reading 1° (built-in) Built-in with diopter correction Rotate collar around spot meter eyepiece Hand-held exposure meter for measuring ambient and flash light Silicon photo diode 90° to the right, 180° to the left Retractable for contrast r
PRODIGI COLOR C-500 & C-500R Specifications Type Three-color photographic color meter with four sensors to determine visual (digital) or photographic (film) color temperature of light sources and filtration required Receptor Head Rotating (90° to the right/180°to left) receptor head containing four filtered photo diodes under flat incident light recepter Measurement Types Measuring Modes Digital Mode Visual color temperature (based on color matching function) Film Mode Photographic color temperatur
