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New Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster:
The only light meter that sees eye-to-eye with digital cameras

ELMSFORD, NY September 13, 2006. The new Sekonic L-758DR
DigitalMaster is the Worlds first multi-function light
meter than can be programmed to match the sensitivity of digital
camera sensors or types of film for perfect exposure control.
Digital exposure has presented new challenges for photographers
and Sekonic has responded with a new digital-ready light meter
to meet and exceed the demand for digital exposure control.
The L-758DR DigitalMaster offers all the features found on
the popular L-558R DualMaster, however, thats where
the similarities end. From its inception, the L-758DR has
been designed from the ground up to address the needs of todays
digital photographers.
Since no two digital cameras, camera and light meter or different
types of films are likely to agree on exactly the same exposure,
they need to be matched to one standard. Sekonic has recognized
the need for this and has created a convenient solution, the
L-758DR. With its internal programmable memory, the L-758DR
can compensate for variation in exposure accuracy caused by
different ISO settings, light sources, measuring methods and
even file formats. In addition, the dynamic range of a camera
sensor can be stored and displayed on the meters LCD
screen. This is a valuable feature because it presents the
photographer with the dynamic range limits of their cameras
sensor before taking the photograph. In addition, the
L-758DR has blinking pre-exposure warning indicators to alert
the photographer when a measured highlight or shadow has met
or exceeded the dynamic range. Clipping points (user defined
dynamic range limits) can also be programmed for additional
exposure control.
Up to three different exposure profiles (digital cameras
and/or films) can be stored at the same time in the L-758DR
and recalled with a quick keystroke. Each exposure profile
contains the unique exposure characteristic of a type of film
or digital camera sensor. Using the included Sekonic Data
Transfer Software and the provided USB cable, exposure profiles
can be loaded into the L-758DR through its built-in USB port.
Exposure profiles can be acquired through a four-step exposure
test using the optional Sekonic test target, or pre-tested
exposure profiles can be downloaded from www.sekonic.com (available
12/06).
Loaded with many new features such as midtone adjustment,
built-in wireless triggering with channel/zone continuously
displayed, user upgradeable firmware, enhanced memory store/clear
mode and 14 different custom settings, the L-758DR DigitalMaster
is a new breed of digital exposure control.
Key Features:
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Exposure profiling store &
recall |
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Dynamic range store, recall and display |
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Clipping points (user defined
exposure limits) |
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Adjustable midtone mode |
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Pre-exposure warning |
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Super sensitive light sensor |
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Store and recall up to three (camera or
film)
exposure profiles |
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Data Transfer Software
(calculates, stores and transfers exposure data) |
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14 custom preference settings |
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Four meters in one (Flash/Ambient, Incident/Reflected
Spot) |
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Flash/Ambient analyzing |
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1 degree Spot w/digital display viewfinder |
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