Gossen Sixtino User manual

Adiusting the meter
for the speed-rating
of the film of your choice





     Turn the plastic disc of the
       meter until the frlm index num-
       ber of your film appears in the
    ASA window and the white
      arrow points to that nurnber.
      The same applies when you use
        film with German DIN rating,
      which then appears in the DIN
     window. Now your SIX-
     TINO  is ready for reading.

Reading


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The red numbers in the upper window
of the SIXTINO are the light-values,
the green figures in the lower window
indicate full seconds, the black figures,
however, are fractions of seconds. The
corresponding numbers on the inner
semi-circle of the computer-disc indicate
the f/stops or diaphragm apertures.
These values are adjusted according to
international standards-
Should your camera be fitted with
f/stops such as 3.5,4.5, and 6.3, these are
indicated by small black dots between
2.8 end 4, etr.

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This method accepts the light which is reflected
from the scene or subject to be taken. Retract the
incident-light diffusor-blind and take care that the
whole honeycomb cell is uncovered. Point your
SIXTINO from the camera position towards the
subject-or make a so-called "close-up" measure-
ment by approaching the subject to approx. 20"
and take readings of the most important details.
Should these rcadings vary, arrive at a convenient
average result. Be careful not to cast your own
shadow on the subject to be photographed for such
close-up readings.
This method should be used always when taking
landscapes or scenes which show no distinctive
differences in illumination.

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Incident-light measudng
This method refers to readings taken from the
light which illuminates the scene or subject.
Contrary to the previously describCd "reflect-
ed method" p,tll the incident diffusor-blind in
front of the honeycomb cell until it is com-
pletely covered. Point your SIXTINO from
the subject to be photographed towards the
actual camera position. Then read the
various time and f/stop combinations and set
your camera accordingly.
It is always useful to apply the "incident
rnethod" when taking dark subjects against a
light background, and vice versa.





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Zeto-setting
'When       the cell of your SIXTINO  is
completely covered, the white indi-
 cator needle must stand at the white
adjusting point on the left-hand of
the scale. If this is not the case, your
 nreter can be adjusted by turning the
zero-setting screw slightly. How-
ever, make sure that during this ad-
justment no light falls onto the cell.
This adjustment is rarely necessary as
your SIXTINO is virtually shock-
proof,

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   Ever-ready case
    The newly-styled case opens easily by
     slightly pressing both sides.
  A screw at the bottom of this case
     allows the meter to be fastened to it
     for complete protection.

Opening
                   the ever-
                   ready
                   case with
                 one hand


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