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Sekonic L-758DR / L-758D / L-758 Cine User manual
User manual for Sekonic L-758DR / L-758D / L-758 Cine. 64 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Sekonic L-758DR / L-758D / L-758 Cine
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- English
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- 64
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SafetyPrecautions
Before using your light meter,please read this "safety Precautions"carefullyand
use it properly.
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Reference: Providesthe referenceinformationand relatedfunctions
that are useful in operating.We recommend that you
read these references.
[wARNtNG
. Please place light meter in a locationwhere an infant cannot reach and
accidentallyget the strap wrapped around his or her neck.There is dan- tI
i"l ger of strangulation.
i . Keep the synchro terminalcap out of reach of young children,as swal- 1
lowing such objects can cause suffocation.
. Never place batteriesin fire, short, disassemble,heat or charge them.
The batteriesmight break down, and cause damage, injury or pollute
the environment.
AcAUloN
There is a danger of electricshock and damage to product if your meter
is handled with wet hands, in the rain, near water or where there is a lot
of moisture,when you use cord flash mode. lf you are using flash mode
in these conditions,we recommendCordless Flash mode or Radio Trig-
gering mode. Always attach the synchroterminalcap on to the synchro
connectorwhen the light meter is exposed to wet or rainy conditions.
Do not look directlyat the sun throughthe viewfinder,because of poten-
tial eye injury
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1. PartsDesignation
Light Meter Parts Q Lumrsphere retracting ring
@ Lunrrsphere
@ Liquio Crystal Display (LCD)
I3,SpotLens
@ Average / r EV (Brightness Difference)
0) Memorybutton' button
O log Wheel
t? Power button
(ON/OFF swrtch) @tSO 2 button ("B" in radio channel setling)
@use Port @tvtemory Clear button
0 tso I bunon ("D" in radio channel setttnE)
("A" in radro channel settrng) 1$ Flash Synchro terminal
@ H;tiOtone bunon
('C" in radro channel sett
(0 tvtooebutton
@ Strapeyelet @lncidenVReflected Spot
Selector Dial
@Eyeprece (with Diopter
Adlustment)
@ Measuring button'
(! Batlery Compartnrent Cover
d0 Battery Cover Latch
8, nr-SZFCCiCE Radio
lransrnrtlermodule
,erBatteryCompartment
L - 7 5 8 D R
'Measurrng buttorrand mernory button cart be
swrtt'rcedrn Custorn setllIlgs
L-758D,/L-75BCINE
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2. Explanationof the LiquidcrystalDisplay
Displayin viewfinder
In setting : @
Flash analyzing : @
Luminancs : 6 d I ti (Onty L-758CtNE)
fl.flf/S rHArns %
o Measuring Mode lcons
B Ambient (see page 15)
g Auto-Reset Cordless Flash (see page 22)
6 Cord Flash (see page 2't)
E wireless frash radio triggering mode (see page 28)
/a\
\1) Incident / Reflected Spot Mode lcons (see page 1 1)
E Appears when in Incident mode
K Appears when in Reflected Spot mode
e ISO Display (see page 8)
ISO 1 Displays ISO 1 setting
IFr.E Displays second lso setting when lso 2 button is pressed
@ Flash Analyzing indicator (see page 27)
% 0 to'100% in 10% increments(percentageof the flash in the total exposure)
\p/ +/- Exposure/calibrationcompensation display (see page 36)
F tr Exposure compensation--- appears on the upper side of the main LCD.
Calibration compensation---appears only in the calibration setting mode.
@ Digital aperlure value, Aperture Priority,EV Brightness Difference,Average function, EV disptay
E Appears when Aperture Priority (f/stop) mode is selected (see page 17)
lEv Appears when using contrast function (see page 32)
A Appears when using Averaging function and Contrast function (see page 32)
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2. Explanationof the LiquidCrystalDisplay
O Analog Scale
Displays measured values as icons along the apertures or Latitude EV scale The scale is graduated
in full or 1/3 stop incremenls for measurements. Memorized and averaged values are also display
* along the scale.
. Aperture scale (upper scale) displays in all mode except Aperture priority mode'
f 0.7 to f 90 in full stops appears in all modes except aperture priority mode (L'758)
| 0.5 to f 64 in full stops appears in all modes except aperture priority mode (L-758C|NE)
. EV scale (lower scale) displays in all mode except Multiple flash cumulative mode.
+/-7 stops from Mid.Tone (0) appears in aperture priority mode, or other modes if selected.
. Value disPlaY scale
Appear to indicate last measured/ memorized/ averaged values and brightness differ- I
ence value below the aperture scale or above the latitude scale depending on which
scale has been selected.
U Appears when measurement is below display range
.V. Blinks when measurement is below measurement range
O Appears when measurement is above display range
,4. Blinks when measurement is above measurement range
I Oynamic range/clipping point icons
Indicates dynamic range and clipping point of a selected camera exposure pro{iling.
@ Shutter priority indicator, shutter speed display for still photography or frames per second (f/s) for
cinematography
A Appears when Shutter Priority (T)is selected mode (see page 15)
m Appears when shutter speed is in minutes
S Appears when shutler speed is in full seconds
f/s Appears when cine speed is set in f rames per second (see page 19)
@ Battery Power Indicator (see page 7)
@ Memory / Multiple Flash Indicator Display
@g Appears when Multi (cumulative) flash measurement mode is selected and shows the
cumutated number of llash measurements (see page 24)
u ! Appears when reading is memorized and shows the number in memory (see page 31)
0 Radiotriggeringchanneland Ouad-triggeringzone display(see page 28)
cH ll TriggeringChannelNumbers
AtrGE SelectiveOuad-TriggeringZone
CameraprofileselectordisPlaY
USB icon
r+ Appearswhen a USB cable is connectedto the lightmeter and a computer
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2. Explanationof the LiquidCrystalDisplay
@ Shutter angle (L-758ClNE)
Ang Appears when shutter angle is set to a value other than 'l 80 degrees (see page 19)
@ llluminance mark / Luminance mark (L-758ClNE)
FC Appears when Foot-Candle is selected
LUx Appears when Lux is selected
FL Appears when Foot-Lamberl is selected
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3. BeforeUsing
1. Attach the straP
Attach the Strap @ by passing the small loop end through the
eyelet @ and passing the other end of strap through it.
WARNING
To avoid a danger ol strangulation, please keep the slrap in a location where an infanl
cannot reach it and accidentally get the strap wrapped around his or her neck.
2. Inserting the batterY
1. Requiresone 3.0 v CR123Alithiumbattery(included).
2. Open the Batterycompartmentcover latch@, and re-
move the Batterycompartmentcover6.
3. Insertthe batteryobservingthe polaritywiththe +,- marks
in the batterycompartment@.
4. Alignthe labs of the Batterycomparlmentcover with the
nolchesin the back of the meter,and pressdown to close
the Batterycompartmenlcover latch.
NOTE:
To prevent loss of All-weather seal, be careful that dirt does not get stuck on the rubber
seal and thal the seal is not damaged.
Bemove battery if meter is not used for an extended period. Batteries can leak and
damage the light meter. Dispose of used batteries properly.
lf the LCD does not light, check that the battery capacity is sufficient, and check that the
battery positive and negative terminals are not reversed.
The L-758D/L-758ClNE has a connector for a plug-in radio transmitter module. Do not
remove the connector cover unless you are installing the radio module, failure to do so
could cause the electronic circuit board to be exposed to damaging static electricity.
3. Checking battery capacity
. When the Power button @ is ON, the battery power indicator on the LCD is displayed.
m (Displayed) Battery power level is good.
G (Displayed) Battery power level is low. Have a spare battery ready.
(Blinking) Replace batterv immediately. q#
Reference:
. lf the LCD screen turns off immediately after the display appears when power is first
' I applied, that is an indication that the battery is dead. Please promptly replace the batlery.
We recommend you always have a spare battery on hand.
. A spare battery can be stored in a provided compartment of the L-75BDR's case (see
' sticker "OPEN END TO BACK".
. Under our testing condition, the batery life is approximately 60 hours with continuous
use under normal temPerature.
. The battery supplied with this light meter, may not be able to meet battery lile mentioned
above because ol undetermined shell lile or storage condition.
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3. BeforeUsing
4. Replacing the battery during measurement or when using the memory function
1. Always turn the power OFF belore replacing lhe battery. lf the battery is removed with lhe
power ON, measurements and settings in memory can no longer be recalled.
2. lf after replacing the battery, or during measurements, strange screens (displays that have not
been set) appear on the LCD, or nolhing happens, no matter what button is pushed, remove the
battery and wait at least ten seconds and then replace the balterv. This allows lhe soflware to
autcimalically reset.
A''o3-,r*
' Never place batteries in fire, short, disassemble, or heat them. The batteries might break
down, and cause an accident, injury or pollute the environment.
NOTE:
A lhree second pause between power on and off is recommended to avoid damaqe to
the meter.
Auto Power Off function
1. To conserve battery power, lhe meter will turn ofl about twenty minutes after lasl use.
2. Whether the Auto Power Saving tealure turns the power off or the Power button rO is pressed,
the settings and measured values remain stored in memory. When the Power bullon is pressed/
again the last setlings are displayed.
Reference:
' The power shuts off automatically afler 1 minute when the power button is pressed and held.
. Auto power off time is adjustable in Custom settings. (See page 40 for details)
6. Setting ISO 1 sensitivity
1. Hold down lhe lSOl button 0 and lurn the Jog wheel
(.5rto select the desired ISO sensitivity.
2. You can also change the ISO sensitivity after taking
m e a s u r e m e n t s . T h e n e w v a l u e i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y
displayed.
Setting ISO 2 sensitivity
1 . T h is le a t u r e i s u s e f u l w h e n u sin g a d iffe re n t ISO
sensilivity (film or digital), Polaroid proofing film, or for
exposure correclion (when using a filter, extension
tubes, bellows factor or another camera etc.).
2. Hold down the ISO 2 button @ and turn the Jog wheel
to select the desired ISO sensitivity.
3. Once this is set, after laking a measurement, the mea-
sured value for the second ISO sensitivity will be dis-
played when lhe ISO 2 button is pressed.
4. You can also change the second ISO sensitivity after
taking measurements. The new value is automatically
displayed.
Reference:
The following settings are possible when using custom setting function P40.
1 . lt is possible to set ISO 2 lor Filter compensation. These values can be set within a range of
t5 EV in 1/10 steps and are display in the ISO 2 area.
2. Filter factor number compensalion enables you lo set seven lypes of filters frequenlly used
in the CINE industry.(Kodak Wralten Filters)(L-758ClNEonly)
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3. BeforeUsing
8. Jog Wheel Lock or Lock Ofl
1. Hold down the Mode button @ and lSOl button @
and "LOC" will appear to indicate that the Jog Wheel is
' locked. The lasl measurement is held until the lock is
re l e a s e d , e v e n i f t h e Jo g wh e e l @ is a ccid e n ta lly
moved.
However, if the measurement button @ is pressed, a -
new measurement is displayed wilh the same locked
setltngs.
2. To release the Jog Wheel lock, perform the same op-
eration for lhe Jog Wheel lock, Hold down the Mode
set button and lSO.l button and "Off " will appear to
indicate that the Joq Wheel lock is released.
Reference:
. ll power of the meter is turned off or auto off is activated when in the Jog Wheel locked position,
the lock function will continue operating when the rneter is turned on again.
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4. Basic Operation
1. lncident or reflected spot measuring
1 To set for either incident or reflected light operation, turn the Incidenti Reflected Spot Selector
Dial @ on the eye piece, to the desired position (El or Kl mark) until it clicks.
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Incident operation Reflected Spot operation
2. When incident operation is selected,the p! mark will blink for ten seconds and when Reflected
Spot operation is selected the (l mark will blink for ten seconds on the LCD.
lncidentoperatton Reflected Spot operation
NOTE:
Before taking measurements, always make sure that the desired measurement mode
(El or Kll- ir chosen by checking the LCD or that the lncidenUReflectedSpot Selector
Dial is clicked in proper position.
Do not rotate the Spot lens ring. There is danger of damage.
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4. BasicOperation
2. Setting measuring mode
1. Hold down the Mode button @ and turn the Jog wheel @ to
select the desired mode. The mode switching sequence is
shown in the chart below:
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ShutrerSpeed PriorirymodJi
(Availablelight) | WirelessRadio TriggeringMultiple modeFtash
See page 15 _ - _ _ _ - _ J | See page 28 with Radio
AI transm,lter module
_ _ _ _ Y _ _
AperturePrioritymode i
(Availablelight) :
See page 1 7 WirelessFlash Ftadio with Fladio
- - - - - - - J Triggeringmode lransmrtter module
AI
_ _ _ _ Y _ See page 28
i EV mode (Availabtetight) :
, See paqe 18 I
Wireless Flash channel
Setling mode
See page 28
+ CINE only
-'- - -l $'lk"'ut
Modes enclosed in dotted lines i can only be selected wilh custom setting.
(See page 40)
3. Modes enclosed in El lines can only be selected with L-758DR. For L-758D and L-758ctNF
they can be selecteffiEn Optional Radio Transmitter Module is installed. (See page 2g)
4 . In addition to exposure reading, L-758C|NE displays FC or LUX in incident light mode, and FL
or cd/m2 in reflected light mode.(See page 34)
Reference:
' Available light is conlinuous light like nalural light (sunlight) or tungsten lamps and florescent
lamps like pulsing light sources.
' Flash light is a brief, intense burst of light made by such as electronic flash units or ftash bulbs.
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4. Basic Operation
3. Incident MeasurementMode
Incidentlightmeasuringis the measurementmethodthat
employseitherthe Lumisphereor Lumidisctunctions.
Measurementsshould be with the Lumisphereaimed
towardsthe camera directionfrom the subjectposition.
1. Youcan selectextendedor retractedlumispheremeasuringpositionsby rotatingthe Lumisphere
retractingring e (cbckwiseor counter-clockwise)until it clicksinto position.
ExtendedLumisphere RetractedLumisphere
(Lumidisc)
2. When the Lumisphereis extended.(3-D Light Measurement)
This is used to measurepeople,buildings,and other three dimensionalobjects.
Measurementsare basicallymade by the methodol measuringwith the lumisphereaimed in
the camera direction(more precisely,in the directionof the lens axis) at the positionof the
subject.
When the Lumisphereis retracted(flat diffuserfunction)
This is used to measuremanuscripts,paintingsor other flat copy.lt can also be used lor Contrast
function(see page 32) or measuringillumination(see page 34).
NOTE:
lf the lightmeteris usedwith the Lumisphereretraclingring in a middleposition,distributed
lightqualitywill change,and suitablemeasurementscannotbe made.
a Do not push,theLumispheredown withyour fingeror hand.Alwaysuse the Lumisphere
retractingring.
lf the lumispherebecomessoiled,wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Organic solutions(paint
thinner,benzene,etc.)must not be used underany circumstances.
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4. BasicOperation
4. Reflected Measurement Mode (spot metering)
This melhod measures the brightness (luminance) of the
light reflected from lhe subject. lt is useful lor distant objects
such as landscapes, when you cannot go to the position
of the subject, or for metering subjects lhat generate light
(neon signs, etc.), highly reflective surfaces or translucent
subjects (slained glass, elc.).
1 . Takelhe measurementby aligningthe circleinsidethe
viewfinderwith the subjectarea to be measured.
The black circle@ in the linder indicateslhe measure-
ment range. The light receivingangle is 1 degree.
(Displayin spot viewfinder)
< DiopterAdjustment>
Turn the eyepiece@ and adjust the diopter so that the circle in the finder is clearlyvisiblewhen
you look into the finder.
< Step-Up Ring (Lens Hood)> (optional)
The step-up ring (30.Smm-+ 40.5mm),availableas an optionalaccessory,makes it possibleto
mounl step-upringsand filters.This simpliliesthe settingof exposurewithoutthe troublesome
correctioncalculationof polarizingfilters,etc. (see page 52)
The step-up ring can also be used as a lens hood to prevenl lens flare and erroneouslioht
measurementsfrom glare,it also protectsthe spot lens lrom scratching,soiling,etc.
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5. Measurement
1. Measuring ambient light
In this measurement mode, we have the choice of shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode or
EV mode. Hold down the Mode button @) and turn the Jog wheel O to select ambient measurement
m o d e S .
1-1 Shutter Speed Priority mode
1 . Hold down the Mode button @ and turn the Jog
tswheel O to select Shutter Speed Priority mode
2 . Turn the Jog wheel to set the desired shutter
speed.
3. P r e s s t h e M e a s u r i n g b u t t o n G ) t o t a k e a
measurement. Release the Measuring button to
complete the measurement. The measured value
(aperture value) at that time will be displayed.
While pressing the Measuring button, the meter
l, measures continuously until it is released. iTt?q r t \ . lq,lI F ,,{'ii{t
Measured I stop(blinking)
Reference:
. lt is possible to switch between full, 112 and 1/3 shutter speeds with custom setting
(see page 36).
. You can set shutter speeds from 30 minutes to 1/8000 seconds. After 1/8000 the shutter
speeds of ll2OO and 1l4OOcan be set.
. After taking a measurement, the F stop value corresponding to the shutter speed is
displayed. The measured F stop value automatically corresponds to the shutter speed
if the shutter speed is changed by rotating Jog wheel.
. The L-758DR1758D displays the measured aperture value in either full or 1/3 stop
increments on the analog scale from tl0.7 to 90, while L-758 CINE displays it in either
full or 1/3 stop increments on the analog scale from F0.5 to F64.
. You can select aperture scale or EV scale by holding MODE button and pressing AVE.
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5. Measurement
1-2 Aperture Priority mode
1 . Hold down the Mode button @ and turn lhe Jog wheel to
select aperture priority mode @
2. Turn the Jog wheel @ to set the desired f stop
value.
Measured value
3 P r e s s t h e M e a s u r i n g b u t t o n @ t o t a k e a (shutter speed)
measurement. Set f stop value
Release the Measuring button to complete the
measurement.The measured value (shutter
speed) at the time will be displayed
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W h i l e p r e s s i n g t h e M e a s u r i n g b u t t o n , t h e 1 / 10
m shutter r, ? 3, {r 6.110 e t e r m e a s u r e s c o n t i n u o u s l y u n t i l i t i s lfiq7 I rJ 3 l.r I r,(,fI r.15h speed released.
Measuredshutterspeed(bilnking)
Reference:
. lt is possible to switch between full, 112 or 113F stop values with the custom setting mode
(see page 40).
. You can set aperture from 0.5 to F161. Please note that in 1/3 stop increments F0 56 is
drsplayed as 05 and F0.63 is displayed as 05.
. EV scale appears on the analog scale. (Shutter speed scale is not displayed.)For details,
please see page 48.
. After measurement, the shutter speed corresponding to the F stop is displayed when the
F stop is changed with Jog Wheel.
. Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the
previous instruction(see page 16).
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5. Measurement
1-4 Cinematography
'l . Hold down the Mode button @ and turn the Jog wheel
@ to select ambient light shutter speed priority mode
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2 . Turn the Jog wheel to select the Cine Speed for the
camera that will be used.
Cine Speed are displayedafter 1/8000, 1/20O,1/400and
the unit is in f rames per second (f/s).
IL-758DR/758D]
The followingCine Speeds will be displayed:
2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 1 2 , 1 6 , 1 9 , 2 4 , 2 5 ,3 0 , 3 2 , 3 6 , 4 0 , 4 9 , 5 0 , 6 0 ,
64, 72, 96, 120, 128, 150, 200, 240, 256, 300 and 360 f/s.
lL-7sBCrNEl
The following Cine Speeds will be displayed:
1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , B , 1 0 , 1 2 , 1 4 , 1 6 1, 8 , 2 0 , 2 4 , 2 5 , 3 03, 2 , 3 6 ,
4 0 , 4 8 , 5 0 , 6 0 , 6 4 , 7 2 , 7 5 , 9 0 , 9 6 , ' 1 0 0 , ' 1 2 0 1, 2 5 , 1 2 8 ,
150,180, 200, 240, 250, 256, 300, 360, 375, 500, 625,
750 and 1000 tls.
The shutter angle that these speeds are based on, is
180 degrees. For otlrer angles make the following ISO
sensitivitycorrections (L-75BDR/758Donly).
Amount of ISO sensitivity Shutler anqle correction
160 degrees 1 t 3
220 degrees 1 / 3
' Example of correction value
-113.Decrease ISO sensitivityby 1/3 stop, example: ISO B0 -1i3 stop = ISO 64
+1/3 lncrease ISO sensitivitvbv 1/3 stop, example: ISO B0 +.1/3stop = ISO 1 00
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5. Measurement
4. Setting the shutter angle (L-75BClNE only).
It is pos_sibleto set the shutter angle by turning the Jog wheel O while pressing Mode
button @ and lSO2 button @ .
Note:
' Shutler angle.The angle can be set in the range of 1"to 1O' (in 1" steps), 15o - 270" (in
5 " s t e p s ) a s w e l l a s , 1 2 o , 1 7 o , 2 2 o ,1 4 4 " a n d 1 7 2 .
' " Ang " is displayed continuously on the LCD display if the shutter angle is set to any
value other than 180"
' Press both the Mode bulton and iSO2 button to confirm the shutter angle since it is not
displayed
Reference:
' This setting is only valid when the shutter speed is set to display cine speed (f/s).
5 . P r e s s t h e M e a s u r i n g b u t t o n f l _ 4t ,o t a k e a Measured I stoovalue
measurement. Release the Measuring button to Set shutterspeed
complete the measurement. The measured value
(f stop value) will be displayed. While pressing
t h e m e a s u r i n g b u t t o n , t h e m e t e r m e a s u r e s
continuouslvunlil it is released.
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on analogdisPlaY
Reference.
' You can select aperlure scale or EV scale by holding Mode button and pressing AVE .l ZEV.
' The L-7SBDR17sBDdisplays the measured aperture value in either full or 1/3 stop increments
on the analog scale from flO.7 to 90, while L-758ClNE displays it in either full or 1/3 stop
increments on the analog scale from F0.5 to F64.
' Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous
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5. Measurement
2 . M e a s u r i n g e l e c t r o n i c f l a s h
This method of measuremenl can be done in the following modes; with cord, without cord, and
Wireless flash radto triggeringmode (cumulatrveor non-cumulative) When Measuring flash light,
the shutter speed and F stop value (value combining ambient light and flash light total amourrt of
light) are displayed The ambient light and flash light are each displayedas separate values together
w i t h t h e t o t a l a m o u n t o f l i g h t o n t h e a n a l o g s c a l e l n a d d i t i o n ,t h e r a t i o o f f l a s h l i g h t t o t h e t o t a l
'10% amount of light is displayedat that trme as a value in steps The f lash reading is displayedas a
blrnkrngmark above the analog scale (See page 27 tor details)
2-1 Cord Flash mode
Connect the meter to the llash with a synchro cord Be sure to replace Synchro terminal cap
Q9 atter your rTleasurement
1 C o n n e c t t h e f l a s h s y n c h r o c o r d t o t h e S y n c h r o
termrnalfg on the light meter
l-lold down the Mode button @ and turn the Joq
wtreel i5, to select cord flash mode E. h i
Iurn the Jog wheei to set shutter speed When set- _ l l|r
trng shutter speed, f irst check the settrngsto con-
f rrm that they correspr:ndto the settingson the cam-
e r a )
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Press the Measrrnngbutton ,14to trtggerthe flash
Tf'rerneasrrre,lvalue (f stop value) wrllbe displayeci
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5. Measurement
AcAUtoN:
' There ts danger of electric shock if the meter is handled with wet hands, during rain, in
areas splashed by water or where there is a lot of moisture
Under such conditions,it is recommended that you use the meter in the cordless flash
mode, or wireless f lash radio triggerrngmode and keep the Synchro terminal cap in place.
NOTE
' The flash unit may flash when you connect the Synchro cord or operate the Power bunon
' When firing a flash to take measurements,check the camera's synchronizingrange and
sel the proper shutter speed.
' For flash untts with low electrictrigger voltage,the flash may not fire. In this case, make
measurements tn cordless flash mode or wireless flash radio triggering mode.
. EV scale cannot display in flash cumulativemode.
Reference:
' Setting the shutter speed is similar to the previous instructton(see page22).
' Readings outstde the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous
instruction(see page 16) of "Shutler speed prioritymode" of section 1 - 1
' lf the ISO sensitivityfilrn speed is changed after the measurernent is taken, the new converted
measured value (f stop value) will be displayed
2-4 Cordless multiple flash (cumulative) mode
These measurements are used when the light generated by the flash is inadequate for proper
exposure The repeated flash pops can be accumulated until the desired aperture is displayed
The cumulative number is infinite. Only one digrtis displayed if the cumulative number is ten or ' l = 1 ' l m o r e D i s p l a yr e t u r n s0 ( 0 = 1 0 , , 2 = 1 2 e t c . )
To activate Multiple cumulative mode, please set Custom setting no 6 and ltem no 1
'l . Hold down the Mode button @ and turn the Jog
wheel ,.5,,toselect flash measurement cordless
multiplellash (cumulative)mode E @
Turn the Jog wheel to set shutter speed When
settrng shutter speed, first check the settings to
c o n f i r m t h a t t h e y c o r r e s p o n d t o t h e s e t t i n g s
avarlableon the camera
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5. Measurement
2-5 Flash analyzing function
Wtten measurtng ftash light, the shutter speed and F stop value (combining ambient light and
flash light. total amount of light) are displayed on the LCD screen and the ambient light and
flash light are each drsplayedas separate values along with the total amount of light (combined
f lash and ambrnent) on the analog scale. In addition,the ratio of flash light to the total amounl
of ltght is displayedas a percentage (in 10% steps) at the sametime.The ratio of f lash to the
total amount of light is useful when a desired flash to ambient lightingratio is needed.
< Examole >
U n d e r c e r t a i n c o n d i t i o n s ,i f t h e f l a s h l i g h t o u t p u t i s P e r c e n t a g e o f f l a s h r n
60?; and the available light output is 40%, the LCD t o t a l e x p o s u r e
screen will display the flash measured value on the
analog scale with a faster blinking icon than the total
exposure blrnkingicon
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-l 1. To emphasizethe ambient light (to create a more E-- F trt
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ambrent light,(usethe Jog wheel @ )by changing
the shutter speed to a slower setting The ratio of
flash light in the total exposure will be reduced (as Ambient Flash Measured f stop
s h o w n i n t h e d i a g r a m t o t h e r i g h t - 2 O % ) . T h e (total exposure)
analog scale also shows the ambient output to be
about 2.5 stops higher than the ftash light output.As
a result,imageswill exhibita natural lightingquality u * t Er, rsol 100
with flash filled shadows without an over powering ?02
presence of flash. E
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2. To reduce the effect of ambient light decrease the
r a t i o o f a m b i e n t l i g h t , ( u s e t h e J o g w h e e l ) b y
changing the shutter speed to a laster setting The lhs ratio of flash in the total exposure will be increased rt,- I (as shown in the diagram to the right - 80%) The
analog scale also shows the flash light output to
be about 1.5 stops higher than the ambient light
output. (J # t 8 t ,
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Ref erence.
. Slower shutter speeds allow more availablelight to reach the film or digitalcamera sensor,
and faster shutter speeds reduce the amount of available reaching the film or sensor.
. The settingsabove are made by adjustingthe ambient light by the shutter speed. lt is also
possible to modify the ratio by adjustingthe flash light (when changing the distance between
the flash and the subject or when changing the amount of light of the flash). When using
this method, re-measure each time the flash light is adjusted.
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5. Measurement
2 - 6 W i r e l e s s F l a s h R a d i o T r i g g e r i n g
With the Radro Transmittermodule plugged into the meters radio socket and a Recerveror
Transceiver(PocketWizard@)connected to one or more electronicflash units, the meter provides
a convenient system that enables one person working alone to measure flash output without
the need of a sync cord. Pressingthe Measuring button simultaneouslytriggersthe llash and
measures the flash output simultaneously.
The L-75BDRt758D/75BClNE has 32 triggeringchannels with the FT-32 radio triggeringmodirle
(built-infor L-75BDR, optionalfor L-7sBDl75BClNE) Channels 1-16 provide single triggering,
w h i l e c h a n n e l s 1 7 - 3 2 o f f e r S e l e c t i v e Q u a d - T r i g g e r i n gc o n t r o l S e l e c t i n g o n e o f t h e Q u a d -
Triggeringchannels (17-32) provides control of up lo four zones of lighting indicated as a Zone
letter (A, B, C and D) Selectingor deselectinga zone is quick and easy with the Quad-Triggering
buttons (A,8, C or D) ln order to trigger a flash units set for Quad-Triggering,the electronic
f lash unit must be connected to a PocketWizardMultiMax or a n electronicflash that already
h a s a P o c k e t W r z a r d b u i l t - i n .T h e P o c k e t W i z a r d P l u s o r P l u s l l c a n b e t r i q q e r e d b v t h e
L - 7 5 B D Ru s i n q c h a n n e l s 1 - 4 .
< Example with oplional 32 channels receiver >
For L-758D/75BClNE:Open the batlery compartment cover @, remove connector cover ($
and set the RT-32 Radio Transmittermodule (optional)by aligning lhe connector with the pins.
1 . Select the Wireless Flash Radio Triggeringsetting mode by using the Jog wheel r$) while
pressing the Mode button'L0'
z . The set channel number will blink, turn the Jog wheel to select the channel desired.
3 In the Channel setting mode, "ch" and channel number appear on the upper left side of the
L C D T h e c h a n n e l n u m b e r s ( 1 t o 1 6 o r 1 7 t o 3 2 ) w i l l a p p e a r i n t h e F - s t o p d i s p l a y a r e a .
When the channel number is set to 17 - 32, Ouad-Triggeringzones (A, b, c and d) are
displayed in the T (shutter speed) display area. In the absence of a Quad-Triggeringsetting
(A.b,c or d), a rr-!'will appears in it's place.
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