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[ 99 ]› › REVIEWS“This light meter is... the
first meter able to measure
flash duration—a crucial metric
when trying to accurately and
predictably freeze motion—and
the first that can measure
strobes in High Sync and
Hyper Sync modes.”
The L-858D-U also has three stops of increased sensitivity for
incident light and two stops for reflected light, allowing you to
measure light down to 0.1 lux. Available ISO settings have been
expanded to include the native ISOs of today’s most popular
cameras. In addition to the tried-and-true Aperture and Shutter
Priority modes, a new ISO Priority mode has been added.
Wireless triggering options abound with no less than three
optional radio modules available: one for Pocket Wizard (U.S.
and Canada); Pocket Wizard (International); and Elinchrom and
Phottix (select countries) combined into one module—perfect for
anyone with both Elinchrom and Phottix gear. The Pocket Wizard
modules allow users to trigger any Pocket Wizard wirelessly and
control the power on any Control TL-compatible unit. The com-
bined Elinchrom-Phottix module also offers full Skyport triggering,
Skyport power control capabilities, and complete Phottix Strato
capability. Also included with the Sekonic L-858D-U Speedmaster
Light Meter are: a nylon padded pouch with belt loop, lanyard, AA
batteries instead of CR123A, antiglare screen protector, weather-
sealed ports, and a three-year warranty; however, there’s no
included sync cable for camera calibration. ■Brandon Rechten