Nikon camera profiles for sekonic dts l758d in reply to ajm057 oct 26, 2016 i used a dts converter, you can use it to convert dts files into other formats you want. See phil bradon explain the new sekonic dts software, how to profile your digital camera and lens for total exposure accuracy, and the l758dr light meter featured on. Buy the sekonic exposure profile target fl758dr from. Connectivity with macpc dts software upgrade firmware, apply custom settings, and utilize exposure profiling. To create the profile, you need a sekonic exposure profile target ii. Reviewed in the united states on february 18, 2011. Measured data from industrystandard targets can also be entered manually. Profiling the sekonic l758dr with the exposure profile target ii and dts. Below, ryan gives a tutorial detailing the proper way to set up a camera profile for the sekonic 758cine light meter. Sekonic data transfer software for l758dr and l758 cine. Sekonic l758d light meter camera profiles podcast 501 martin. Leveraging over 60 years of experience in the imagemaking world with cuttingedge technology, the sekonic speedmaster l. Where to find sekonic 758 film profiles discussion in.
I have created a custom profile but it is custom to a particular camera and. Using the sekonic l758dr light meter and sekonic exposure target plus free data transfer software, you can profile your digital camera. In the past the outcome was not something that was accurate in my workflow but since they released version 3 of their software ive been revisiting it and the outcome now is pretty much dead accurate. The automated process requires recording images of one of sekonics exposure profile targets or one of xrites colorchecker series targets, available as a separate purchase. Sekonic if you own the sekonic 758 you are lucky sekonic offers software to do the process for you automatically. This target gives you the chance to find out exactly where your sensor falls on.
This is a device with a major feature camera profiling that depends on a desktop software component. Log recording can have a significant impact on the creation of the camera profiles with dts if you are not aware of what is going on. In addition, an array of unique cine features put these meters in a class of their own. The biggest impact that log recording can have in the creation of a camera profile. Data transfer software can profile a digital camera and lens combination for total exposure accuracy, watch sekonics youtube video to see how its done or visit the video section on the sekonic website. Rent to own sekonic l858du speedmaster light meter. How to create a sekonic dts profile for your light meter video. Ryan takes you step by step through his system for creating camera profiles for your sekonic light meters. So use whatever software the camera manufacture supplies to export out the highest quality images that you can from these tests. I went ahead and just ordered the xrite colorchecker passport photo, and will create the profiles myself. About the sekonic l758cine digitalmaster the sekonic l758cine digitalmaster is the ultimate lightmeasuring tool for. If you are lucky enough to have the sekonic l758cine light meter, there are plenty of tutorials out there on how to use their dts software to profile your camera. I would be very interested to learn how this all ties in with sekonic dts software.
The sekonic exposure profile target ii provides the photographer with an easy, reliable and fast way to test your cameras sensor. Light metering fashion photography l308dc color meter hdr c500c500r vintage light meter profiles software still photography dts software flashambient balancing five photography tips c700c700r food photography ask phil nature photography. First of all a big thanks to sekonic japan team for their response and help. This is a good thing if you know about it, and are aware of what is going. Connectivity with macpc dts software upgrade firmware, apply. You could than use the sekonic dts software to create your own dedicated film profiles and upload them to the 758 from what i understand of the brief look at the description of what the calibration. With digital each camera has a profile as each sensor and electronics varies, how. And as you export out those images, make sure that you use whatever camera settings that you. Once recorded, the processed tiff or jpeg image files are imported into sekonics dts software for processing and mapping. Sekonic corporation 401757 exposure profile target ii. Then select images and press ok to watch the sekonic data transfer software program graph the dynamic range of your dslr camera. Camera icc profiles are specific to the camera and exact lighting being used for a shot. Sekonic corporation 401757 exposure profile target ii black.
I shot and configured both images in ambient light and with a flash and used the sekonic dts software to configure my meter and it worked very nicely. Sekonic announces upgrade to its data transfer software. Sekonic introduction to dts digital transfer software youtube. Sekonic camera profiling lighting, tips madpanic tv. By running an easy calibration test using sekonics l758dru, one of sekonics exposure profile targets purchased separately and the available dts v3. Transferring this data to a sekonic l478 series meter enables knowing which details of a scene or subject will be. Along with the sensors dynamic range, it records the unique variations of your digital camera, such as the effects of shutter speed and aperture. I need a small help as per the title, i have installed the dts software as instructed on my macbook pro running on macos. Actually, this is the better card if you want a more accurate profile. This tutorial was created using the original calibration target and version 1 of the sekonic data transfer software. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonics affiliates. Sekonic exposure target ii for calibrating cameras and meters, especially sekonic. The dts software offers just about infinite control of the creation of your camera profile.
The software is used to create and edit camera exposure profiles and then transfer them to the l758dr for extremely accurate control of exposure. Sekonic has released a free downloadable upgrade to its data transfer software dts allowing for automated dslr and digital video camera meter calibration. Both the l478dr and l478d are fully firmware upgradeable and use sekonics breakthrough data transfer software dts system that automates meter calibration to the camera in use. Using the xrite colorchecker passport wsekonic gray balance card with sekonics data transfer software, version 3, image makers can create an exposure profile and map out the dynamic range of their dslr or digital video camera. Subtract baseline exposure compensation ble from exposure, so that now exposure 1ble. How to create a custom profile in flash and studio lighting approve the cookies this website uses cookies to improve your user experience. Sekonic l758dru digitalmaster light meter freestyle. Ep target ii less accurate, but i do not think it is that critical, the sekonic software support it. Custom camera profiles on your sekonic light meter with ryan e. By running an easy calibration test using sekonics l758dr, one of sekonics exposure profile targets purchased separately and the available dts v3. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonic s affiliates. Sensors, being as touchy as they are, can be subject to a variety of influences when shooting. Subscribe we use cookies to make sure you get the best experience on our website. Sekonic dts software profile your digital camera dslr or film camera.
Oh, and by the way, any settings set in camera that would effect the way jpegs look, dynamic range, film simulations, etc. Since writing this, the new calibration target ii and version 2 of. In the sekonic dts software manual it states the exposure profile. Sekonic corporation 401757 exposure profile target ii black sekonic exposure target ii for calibrating cameras and meters especially sekonic 758dr and 758c meters a 25 patch test target that gathers more information about the cameras exposure characteristics than the previous test target it consists of two sides an 18 gray card and profile. Sekonic has announced the release of new data transfer software for the l758dr exposure meter. Sekonic introduces new dts software for l758dr meter. There are bugs in the software but the target and dts work well with ambient light where youre changing shutter speed. What happens when you use the 758 without a profile, is it ballpark. It is also important to understand that you cannot profile your camera with the sekonic meters.
Sekonic exposure target ii for calibrating cameras and meters, especially sekonic 758dr and 758c meters. Sekonic l758dr not been detected by dts software v 5. An 18% gray card and profile target sekonic exposure target ii for calibrating cameras. Sekonic l758d light meter camera profiles podcast 501. So it is not possible to provide generic icc profiles. To profile your camera and lens combinations, the exposure profile target i is fully compatible with free data transfer software along with the l758d, l758dr, l758cine, l478d, and l478dr light meters. The l758dr is the first multifunction exposure meter that can be programmed to match the unique exposure profile of your digital camera or film system. Sekonic dts software profile your digital camera dslr or film. After processing, a usb cable is used to transfer the data to one of the sekonic l758 meters.
Sekonic exposure profile target the sekonic exposure profile target is designed for calibrating cameras and meters. What you are doing with the dts software is programming the sekonic meter by supplying a profile that has recorded how the camera system responds and records light hitting the sensor. Sekonic introduces new litemaster pro light meters. I have a lastolite hilite have set the strobes and the camera to manual and the. They need to be created for every lighting context. I recently added another reason, by creating a camera profile for my sekonic l758d light meter which increases its usefulness even further, so today im going to walk you through that process and why i find having a camera specific profile in my light meter useful. Both use sekonics breakthrough dts data transfer software system that automates meter calibration to the camera in use and has expanded cine features that put these meters in a class of their own. A 25 patch test target that gathers more information about the cameras exposure characteristics than the previous test target. Looking for the latest firmware, software or manuals. Mar 9, 2010 im the proud owner of a almost new sekonic l758d. Sekonic today announced a free downloadable upgrade to its data transfer software dts allowing for automated dslr and digital video camera meter calibration. He also created light meter profiles for you to download for free.
This is just a quick tip on how i went about it, and some things to be aware of. Sekonic corporation have announced a new flagship speedmaster l858d light meter, capable of measuring the short flash bursts of hss, as well as strobe flash durations featuring a 2. Up to 3 camera profiles can be stored in the meter. Dts data transfer software and usb driver sekonic meters. Sekonic l858du speedmaster light meter samys camera. Each meter features a distinctive, signaturecolor rubber surround and name badge for the flash brand it.
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