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Sekonic Super Zoom Master L-608 User manual
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www.orphancameras.com SEKOTUIC SuperZoom Master L-60glL-609Q,,,,,- OperatingManual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Manualed'istruzioni Manualde instruccionesView original page 2
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congratulationson yourpurchaseof a
sekonicsuperZoomMasterL-608/L-60sctNE
ExposureMeter.
TheZoom MasterL-608/L-6O8CINEis the latestadditionto the extensiveline of
i# setonic ExposureMeterswhich have been market leaders.
' ltwasdesignedto be the ultimatemeter,a do-allinstrumentfor the mostdemanding
pros.
It is the firstzoom spot meteron the market.Nine camera-qualitylens elements
arerequiredto accomplishits 1oto 4o zoomrange.
Itssealedhousingand controtsmake it water and moistureresistant.
Yes,you can use it in the rain, but it is not an underwatermeter.
ItslargeLCD displaymakes readingseasy and lights up automaticalfyin dark
surroundings.
In ordernot to crowd the controls,four functionswhich are less frequenflyused,
areconfinedto DIP switches,locatedin the batterycompartment.
Becauseof its many features,the L-608/L-608ClNErequiresthis ratherextensive
manual.But since you will never use them all at the same time, once you have
learnedall about it, it is simpleand its use will become second nature.
TheZoom MasterL-608/L-608CINEhas undergoneextensivequalitycontrolsat
everystep of manufacture.Pleaseread this instructionmanualthoroughly,to be
ableto take advantageof its many featuresand to obtainthe long servicelife it is
designedfor.
Thankyou for your confidencein Sekonic
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2. Explanationof the LiquidCrystalDisplay
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NOTE:
For explanationpurposes,the displayillustratedhere shows all icons and readouts
simultaneously.Actual displaywill never show as above.
Auto Electro-LuminescentDisplay(EL)
In low light (EV 3 or less),a blue backlightwill automaticallyilluminatethe entire LCD. When using
the MiniLightReceptoror a Booster(optionalaccessories)theLCD will be illuminatedaftermeasuring,
regardlessof the ambient light level.
The LCD will not be automaticallyilluminatedduring measuring,or in Cordless Flash mode.
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2. Explanationof the LiquidCrystalDisplaylxe MeasuringMode lcons
E Ambient(see page 13)
Itr A Auto-ResetCordtessFtash(see page 19)
lf @ Cord Flash(see page 18)
@ Ftashradio wave rriggermode (see page 35)lt-
@ Incident/ ReflectedSpot Functionlcons (see page 7)
E Liqhtswhen in Incidentmode
l# K Litnts wrrenin ReftecredSpot mode
O tSODisptay
ISOI DisplaysISO film setting
lFm Displayssecond ISO film settingwhen ISO 2 button is depressedl*i '!) Analyzingindicator
t:! {:,*. 0 to 100%in 1Oo/"increments(ratio of the flash light componentto total light)Ir^'5) +/-CompensationIndicator
E Lightswhen +/- Compensationis set
@ Digitalaperturevalue,AperturePriority,EV BrightnessDitference,Averagefunction,EV display
E lightswhen in AperturePriority(f/stop)mode (see page 14)
AEV lightsWhen Usingbrightnessdifferencefunction(See page 25)
A lightswhen usingAveragingfunction(see page 25)
@ lightswhen using EV mode (see page 15)
AnalogApertureand MemoryScaletilDisplaysmarks at aperturesindicatingfull or half f/stop values for measurement,memory average
vatues
U lightswhen belowdisplayrange
,ii. lightswhen underexposedbelowmeasurementrange
lightswhen above display range .9-
,9. lightswhen over exposedabove measurementrangel$0 Shutterpriorityindicator,shutter speed display for still photographyor frames per second (f/s) for
cinematography
l * r E lightswhen in ShutterPriority(T) mode (see page 13)t G
m lightswhen shutterspeed is in minutes
S lightswhen shutterspeed is in full seconos
f/s lightswhen shutterspeed is set by number of frames (see page 16) 1 j:,-lp
aq) BatteryPower Indicator(see page 4)
0 Memory/ MultipleFlashIndicatorDisplay
@ g lightswhen in Multi(cumutative)ftashmeasurementmode (see page 21)
ls, u { lightswhen readingis memorized(see page 24)
D llluminationmark/brightnessmark
llluminationwith incidenttight(foot-candte)(608/608Cine)
Brightnesswith incidenttight(tux)(608/603Cine)
llluminationwith reflectedlight(foot-tambert)(608 Cine)
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3. BeforeUsing
1. Attach the strap
Attachthe Strap @ by passingthe small end loop throughthe
eyelet@ and passingthe other end of strapthroughit.
Arylllue . Pleaseplace in a locationwhere an infantcannotreachand accidentallyget the strap
wrappedaroundhis neck.There is dangerof strangulation.
2. Inserting the battery
1. Reouiresone 3.0 v AA size batterv.
(CR123A lithiumbattery)
2. Open the Batterycompartmentcover latch @, and re-
move the Batterycomportmentcover @.
3. Insertthe battery observingthe polaritywith the +,- marks
in the batterychamber.
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notchesin the back of the meter.and oress down to close
the Batterycover latch.
NOTE:
. Nickelcadmium(NiCad)and nickelhydroxide(NiH) rechargeablebatteriescannot be
USEO.
. To preventloss of All-weatherseal, be carefulthat dirt does not get stuck on the rubber
seal and that the seal is not damaged.
. Remove battery if meter is not used for an extendedperiod. Batteriescan leak and
damage the exposuremeter. Disposeof used batteriesproperly.
lf the LCD does not light,check that the batterycapacityis sufficient,and check that the
batterypositiveand negativeterminalsare not reversed.
. The meterhas a connectorbox for radiowave transmittermodule.Removethe connector
coverif you do not installradiowave transmittermodule,and the electroniccircuitboard
may be damaded by static electricity.
3. Checking battery capacity
. When the Power button@ is ON, the batterypower indicatoron the LCD is lit.
E (Lio Batterypower level is good.
U (Lit) Batterypower level is low. Have a spare battery ready.
(Blinking) Replacebatteryimmediately.
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Reference:
. We recommendyou alwayshave a sparebatteryon hand.
. lf the liquidcrystaldisplayextinguishesimmediatelyafterthe displayappearswhenpower
is firstapplied,that is an indicationthat the batteryis dead. Pleasepromptlyreplacethe
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3. BeforeUsing
4. Replacingbattery during measurementor when using the memory function
1. Alwaysturnthe powerOFF beforereplacingbatteries.lf batteriesare removedwith the power
oN, measurementsand settingsin memorycan no longerbe recalled.
2. lf after replacingthe battery,or during measurements,strangescreens (displaysthat have not
beenset) appearin the LCD, or nothinghappens,no matterwhat button'ispusned,removethe
batteryand wait at least ten seconds and then replacethe battery.This allows the softwareto
automaticallyreset,and is not a malfunction. I wnnrurrue, q
' Neverplacebatteriesin fire,short,disassemble,or heatthem.The OatteriesrnightOreat<
down,and cause an accident,injuryor pollutethe environment.
5. Auto Power Otf function
1. To conservebatterypower,the meter will turn off about twenty minutesafter last use.
2. Whetherthe Auto PowerSavingfeatureturnsthe poweroff or the Powerbutton@ is pressed,
the settingsand measuredvalues remainstored in memory.When the Power button is pressed
againthe last settingsare displayed.
Reference:le ' The powershutsoff automaticallyafter 1 minutewhen the powerbuttonis pressedand held.
6. Seftingmain ISO film speed
1. Holddownthe lSOl buttonO and turnthe SeVchange
dial@ to selectISO fitmspeedfor the film beingused.
2. You can also change the ISO film speed after taking
measurements.The new value is automaticallv
displayed.l#
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7. Setting second ISO film speed (tSO 2)
1. This featureis usefulwhen using a second film with
differentISO speed,using PolaroidrMproofingfilm,or
for exposurecorrection(when using a filter,close-up
photography,etc.).
2. Holddown the ISO 2 button@ and turn the SeUchange
dialto selectISO film speed of the film being used.
3. Oncethis is set, after takinga measurement,the mea-
suredvalue for the secondfilm speed will be displayed
whenthe ISO 2 buttonis depressed.
4. You can also change the second ISO film speed after taking
measurements.The new value is automaticallyis displayed. I
Reference:
The followingseftingsare possiblewhen using custom settingfunction p33.
1. lt is possibleto set the amountof correctionwithina rangeof t5 EV in 1/10 steps.
2. When usingin moviefilming,it is possibleto set 7 differentfrequenflyused types of filters
(KodakWrattenfilters)(608 Cine compatibte).
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3. BeforeUsing
8. MesurementLock and MeasurementLock Off
1. Holddownthe Modeset button@ anOlSOl button@
and "LOC" will appearto indicatethat the Measure-
ment is locked.The last measurementis held untilthe
lock is released,even if the Set/changedial is acci-
dentallymoved.
2. To releasethe Measurementlock, perform the same
operationfor the Measurementlock, Hold down the
Mode set buttonand lSOl buttonand "Off"will appear
to indicatethat the Measurementlock is released.
Reference:
' lf the powersupplyis OFF or Auto OFF when in the lockedposition,the dial lock functionwill
continueoperatingwhen the powersupplyis turnedon next.
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4. BasicOperation
1. lncidentor reflected spot measuring
1. Toset for eitherincidentor reflectedlightoperation,turn the Incident/ ReflectedSpot Selector
Switch@ on the eye piece,to the desiredposition(Kl or E mark)untilit clicks.
Incidentoperation ReflectedSpot operation
Whenincidentoperationis selected,the l! mark will blinkforthree secondsand when Reflected
Spotoperationis selectedthe KI mark will blinkfor three secondson the LCD.
Incidentoperation Reflected Spot operation
. Beforetaking measurements,always make sure that the desired measurementmode
(E or.(l) is-chosenby checkingthe LCD or that the IncidenVReflectedSpot Selector
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4. BasicOperation
3. SettingDIP Switches
1. Switchesfor settingmodesthat are used infrequentlyare housedin the Batterycompartment
@ of the meter.silect the mode you want prioi to beginningmeasurements.
2' The DIP switchescan be set by slidingthe DIP switch@ for the mode you want to select in the
ON position.
* EV settings
WhenDIP switch1 is turnedon, settingbecomepossiblefor EV mode (ambientlight)
:ff-i" * Multisetting"
when DIP switch2 is turnedon, multiplecumulativeflash mode can be set.
* Buzzer setting
WhenDIP switch3 is on, the buzzersoundswhen lightis receivedin the cordlessmode.
* CS setting
When DIP switch4 is on, the mode changesto the custom settingmode, thereby enabling
varioussettings(referto P33).
ON EV CS
OFF
MULTI BUZZER
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F: 1 stop F : 1/2stop F: 1/3 stop
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4. BasicOperation
4. When set for incident light
1. Measurementof incidentlightuses Lumisphereor recessedLumisphere.Youcan switchbetween
Lumisphereand recessedfunctionby firmlyrotatingthe LumisphereUP/DOWNring @ untilit
clicks.
Lumisphere Lumidisc
2. When the Lumisohereis raised
This is used to photographpeople,buildings,and otherthree dimensionalobjects.
Measurementsare basicallymade by the methodof measuringwith the lumisphereaimed in
the camera direction(more precisely,in the directionof the light axis of the lens) at the position
of the subject.
3. When the Lumisphereis lowered (flat diffuserfunction)
This is used to photographmanuscripts,paintingsor other flat copy. lt can also be used for
measuringilluminationcontrast(see page 25) or illuminationlevels(see page 27),or brightness
difference(see page 25).
NOTE:
. lf the deviceis usedwith the UP/DOWNring in a middleposition,distributedlightquality
will change,and suitablemeasurementscannotbe made.
. Do not push the Lumispheredown manually.
. lf the lumispherebecomessoiled,wipe it with a soft,dry cloth. Organicsolutions(paint
thinner,benzene,etc.) must not be used underany circumstances,
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4. BasicOperation
5. Whenset for reflected light (spot metering)
1. Thismethodmeasuresthe brightness(luminance)of the light reflectedfrom the subject.lt is
usefulfor distantobjectssuch as landscapes,when you cannotgo to the positionof the subject,
or for meteringsubjectsthat generatelight (neon signs, etc.), highly reflectivesurfacesor
translucentsubjects(stainedglass,etc.).
The spot meteringarea can be selectedby tuming the
ZoomLens ring@ whilelookingthroughthe viewfinder
from the camera position.
Takethe measurementby aligningthe circleinsidethe
viewfinderwith the subjectarea to be measured.
The black circlea in the finder indicatesthe measure-
mentrange. The lightreceivingangle is 1 degreewith
the telephotosettingof the zoom lens and 4 degrees .# withthe wide angle. tl o I < VisibilityAdjustment> trrs
Turnthe eyepieceand adjust the visibilityso that the circle in the finder is clearlyvisible when
you peer into the finder.
< Step-UpRing > (optional)
The step-upring (30.5mm-+ 40.5mm),availableas an optionalaccessory,makes it possibleto
mountstep rings and filtersof other manufacturers.This simplifiesthe settingof exposure
withoutthe troublesomecorrectioncalculationof PL filters.etc.
The step-up ring can also be used as a hood to protect lenses from scratching,soiling,etc.
< 2x AngleConverter> (optional)
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4. BasicOperation
5. Whenset for reflected light (spot metering)
1. Thismethodmeasuresthe brightness(luminance)of the light reflectedfrom the subject.lt is
usefulfor distantobjectssuch as landscapes,when you cannotgo to the positionof the subject,
or for meteringsubjectsthat generatelight (neon signs, etc.), highly reflectivesurfacesor
translucentsubjects(stainedglass, etc.).
*.
2. The spot meteringarea can be selectedby turning the
ZoomLensring@ whilelookingthroughthe viewfinder
fromthe camera position.
Takethe measurementby aligningthe circleinsidethe
viewfinderwith the subjectarea to be measured.
The blackcirclea in the finder indicatesthe measure-
mentrange. The lightreceivingangleis 1 degreewith
the telephotosettingof the zoom lens and 4 degrees
withthe wide angle.
< VisibilityAdjustment>
Turnthe eyepieceand adjust the visibilityso that the circle in the finder is clearlyvisiblewhen
you peer into the finder.
< Step-UpRing > (optional)
The step-upring (30.5mm-+ 40.5mm),availableas an optionalaccessory makes it possibleto
mountstep rings and filtersof other manufacturers.This simplifiesthe settingof exposure
withoutthe troublesomecorrectioncalculationof PL filters,etc.
The step-upring can also be used as a hood to protect lensesfrom scratching,soiling,etc.
< 2x AngleConverter> (optional)
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4. Basic"Operation
< Lumigrid> (opsional)(ReceivingAngle 54")
1. Removethe Lumisphere
The lumisphereunitis removedby holdingthe upper
and lower sections of upper and lower double
Lumisphereup/downring O and turningit in the
counterclockwisedirectionwhile pushingthe Lock
leveruoward.
ili 2. ToMountmounttheLumigrid,lumigridalignthe mounVremovalindicator
on the Lumigridwiththea markand,whilepressing
it, turn it in the clockwisedirectionand secure it in
placeby raisingthe Lockleveruntilit clicksintoplace.
3. Take measurementsby aimingthe lumigridpreciselyat the area of the subjectto be measured
from the oositionor directionof the camera.
" ' 4. Followthe same procedureto mount the lumisphere.
A cnurtoru'
. Be sureto avoidtouchingthe iightreceivingsectionwhen mountingor removingthe lumisphere
or lumigrid.
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5. Measurement
1. Measuringambient light
Inthismeisurementmode, we have the choice of shutter prioritymode, apertureprioritymode and -
Mode set button@ and turn the sevchange diat @ ro setect ambient
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2. Turnthe SeUchangedial to set the desiredshutter
speed.
3. Press the Measuring button @ to mare a
measurement.Releasethe Measuringbuttonto
completethe measurement.The measuredvalue
(apedurevalue)at that time will be displayed.
While pressingthe Measuringbutton,the meter
measurescontinuouslyuntilit is released. ?esI rlfl-r
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Measuredf stop
Reference:
' lt is possibleto switchbetween 1,1/2 and 1/3 shutterspeed steps by settingDlp switch
4.
' You can set shutterspeedsfrom 30 minutesto 1/8000seconds. After 1/g000the shutter
speeds of 1/200 and 1/400 can be set.
' After measurement,the F stop value correspondingto the shutterspeed is displayed
when the shutterspeed is changed.
' The measuredF value is displayedin 1/2 stops in the liquid crystaldot display(1/3
stopsare not displayed).608 Cine displaysvaluesin 1/3 stopsonry.
' "E.u"(Exposureunder)or "E.o"(Exposureover)appearswhen the combinationof shutter
speed and apertureis not possiblefor the measuredlight level.Changingthe shutter
speed and or aperturewith the SeVchangedial will allow you to find a cbm-binationthat
is possible.The'E.o'or'E.u'mark may be displayedat the maximumand minimumF
values,F45 and F0.5,respectively,with the 60g Cine.
' lf the "E.u" or "E.o" readoutblinks,this indicatesthat the light level is beyondtne
measurementrangeof the lightmeter.
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5. Measurement
1-2 Aperture Priority mode
1. Hold down the Mode set button@ and turn the SeVchange
dial to selectapertureprioritymode.
2. Turn the SeVchangedial @ to set the desired
f stop value.
3. Press the Measuring button @ to make a
measurement.
Releasethe Measuringbuttonto completethe
measurement.The measuredvalue (shutter
speed)at the time will be displayed. T l t ' t
While pressingthe Measuringbutton, the 1fi$ t l 2 4 8 15h-r5 i l & G A h h 2 X 4 X
m e t e r m e a s u r e sc o n t i n u o u s l vu n t i l i t i s
released.
Measuredshutterspeed
Reference:
. lt is possibleto switch between 1, 1/2 or 1/3 F stop values by setting DIP switch 4.
' You can set f stopsf rom F0.5to F161 (full f stops)
. The measuredshutter speed is displayedin 1/2 stops in the liquid crystaldot display. 'l13 With the 608 Cine,valuesare displayedin stops.
. After measurement,the shutterspeedcorrespondingto the F stop is displayedwhen the
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5. Measurement
1-3 EV mode
Openthe Batterycompartmentcover @ and slide the EV, DIP switch (see page 9) to the
oosition.
1. Hold down the Mode set button @ and turn the ". SeVchangedial O to selectEV value mode.
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Press the Measuring button G to make a Shutter
measurement.Releasethe Measuringbuttonto speeoffi2completethe measurement.The measuredvalue (EV value)at that time will be displayed. E r (z
At the same time, the shutter speed will be
displayedin the digitaldisplayarea, and the lil.t corresponding f stop will be displayedin the analog iriffi . , u r r . j o " r u , r o J * * . , r , displayarea.
While pressingthe measuringbutton,the meter
measurescontinuouslyuntilit is released.
' "E.u"(Exposureunder)or "E.o" (Exposureover) appearswhen the combinationof shuttern.,.,..."speedand apertureis not possiblefor the measuredlightlevel.Changingthe shutterspeed
and or aperturewith the SeVchangedial will allowyou to find a combinationthat is possible.
lf the "E.u" or "E.o" readout blinks,this indicatesthat the light level is beyond of the
measurementrangeof the lightmeter.
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5. Measurement
fr * Examoleof correctionvarue
-113:DecreaseISO film speed by 1/3 stop,example:ISO 80 -113stop = ISO 64
+1/3:IncreaseISO film speed by 1/3 stop,example:ISO 80 +1/3 stop = ISO 100
Set Measuredf sroo
4. Press the Measuring button @ to make a shutterspeed u";u"
measurement.Releasethe Measuringbuttonto
completethe measurement.The measuredvalue
(f stop value)will be displayed.
While pressingthe measuringbutton,the meter
measurescontinuouslvuntilit is released.
|* 'El'#l*liL'',*
Reference:
' The measuredF stop value is displayedin 1/2 stops in the liquid crystal dot display.With thetr
l* 608 Cine,valuesare displayedin 1/3 stops.
5. Settingthe shutteropeningangle (608 Cine)
It is possibleto set the shutterto the desiredopeningangleby turningthe SeVchangedial
while pressingmode set button@ and lSO2 button@ .l*
Note:
I . Shutteropeningangle:The anglecan be set in the rangeol 5" - 27O (in 5' steps)as
wellas 144" and 172.
. "Ang"is displayedcontinuouslyin the LCD displayif the shutteropeningangleis set to
any valueotherthan180'.
. Pressthe mode set buttonand lSO2 buttonto confirmthe shutteropeningangle if it is
not continuouslydisplayed.
Reference:
' This settingis only validwhen the shutterspeed is set to displaycine framecount(F/S)in the
cine mode.
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5. Measurement
2. Measuringflash light
This methodof measurementcan be done in the followingmodes;with cord,withoutcord, multiple
flash with cord, multipleflash withoutcord and radioflash system (with optionalradiotransmitter
module).When Measuringflash light,the shutterspeedand F stop value (valuecombiningambient
lightand flash light:totalamountof light)are displayedin the liquidcrystaldisplayand the ambient
lightand flash lightare each displayedas separatevaluestogetherwith the total amountof lightin
the dot display. In addition,the ratio of flash lightto the total amount of light is displayedat that time
as a value in 10% steps.
2-1 Cord Flash mode
The most positivemethod to assure proper synchronizationand measurementof flash units.
Connectthe meter with the flash with a synchronizationcord. Be sure to replaceSynchro
terminalcap @ afteryour measurement.
1. Connect the flash synchro cord to the Synchro
terminal@ on the exposure meter.
2. Hold down the Mode set button @ and turn the
SeVchangedial@ to selectflashmeasurementwith
cord mode.
Tum the SeVchangedialto set shutterspeed.When
setting shutter speed, first check the settingsto
confirmthat they correspondto the settingson the
camera.
The ratio of flash
elementto the total
4. Pressthe Measuringbutton@ to triggerthe flash. amountof light "
The measuredvalue (f stop value)will be displayed.
?is PrLlt
f stop
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5. Measurement
A cnurtoru'
Thereis dangerof electricshock if the meteris handledwith wet hands,duringrain,in
areassplashedby water or where there is a lot of moisture,if you use cord synchronized
flash.
a Undersuch conditions,it is recommendedthat you use the meter in the flash cordless
modeor radio flash system (accessories),and keep the Synchroterminalcap in place.
NOTE:
a The electronicfire unit may fire when you connectthe Synchrocord or operatethe
POWERSwitch.
a For flash units with extremelylow electrictriggervoltage,the flash may not fire. In this
case,make measurementsin flash mode withoutcord (see page 19).
Reference:
' lt is possibleswitchthe shutterspeed between1 step, 1/2 steps and 1/3 steps by custom
settingthe DIP switch4 (referto P33).
' The shutterspeed can be set in singleor half stepsfrom 30 minutesto 1/1000of a second.
After 1/1000sec, the meter can be set at the followingintermediatespeeds:1/7S,1lBO,
1/90,1/100, 1/2O0,or -1/40O.
' lf the film speed is changedafter the measurementis taken, the new conveftedmeasured
value(f stop value)will be disptayed.
' After measurement,the F stop value correspondingto the shutter speed is displayed
when the shutterspeed is changed.
' "E.u" (Exposureunder)or "E.o" (Exposureover) appearswhen the combinationof shutter
speedand apertureis not possiblefor the measuredlight level.Changethe shutterspeed
withthe SeVchangedial and take measurementsagain.
' lf the "E.u" or "E.o" readoutblinks,this indicatesthat the light level is beyondof the
measurementrangeof the lightmeter.
2-2 Auto-reset cordless flash mode
Measurementsare made by the rneterreceivingthe lightfrom the flash.This measurement
mode is used when the Synchrocord will not reach becauseof the distancebetweenthe flash
and meteror when use of the Synchrocord is inconvenient.
1. Hold down the Mode set button@ and turn the
Set/Changedial @ to set Auto-reset Cordless
Flashmode@.
2. furn the SeVchangedial to set shutter speed.
When settingshutteispeed,firstcheckthe settings
to confirm that they correspondto the settings
availableon the camera.
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5. Measurement
3. When the Measuringbutton@ is pressed,the *3t t" rsol
mode mark @ will blink and the meter is readyto o ' l f -
measure. The ready to measuremodewillcontinue En 90 seconds. for approximately
During this time, fire the flash and make a L'
measuremenl.flu
4. lf the 90 secondperiodis exceededand the blinking
mark stops,press the Measuringbuttonagain to
returnto ready to measure.
The ratio of flash
elementto the total
Set shutterspeed amountof light
Measuredf stop
5. When the light from the flash is received, the value
measuredvalue (f stop) is displayed.Even after
measurement,the mode mark@ continuesto blink
the meter is in readv state and new measurement
can be made. (Auto-resetfunction) EI lrt5 5.8,t
1 1 1 2 2 . 8 4 I fi 16 22 12 45 54 S0128
Measuredf stoo
NOTES:
When firinga flash,if the flashbrightnessis low comparedto the ambientlight,the meter
may fail to detectthe light.In this case, make measurementsusing the flash with cord
mode.
a Rapid start fluorescentlamps and speciallightingare sometimesmistakenfor flash, and
accidentallymeasured.In this case,makemeasurementsusingthe flashwith cord mode.
a The meter'stripod socket permits mountingit to a tripod or light stand and placing it
strategicallywhen usingcordlessflash mode.
Reference:
. After measurement,the F stop value correspondingto the shutter speed is displayedwhen
the shutterspeed is changed.
. Settingthe shutterspeed is the same as measurement(see page 18) of "Cordflash mode" of
section2-1.
. A new convertedvalue is displayedwhen the film speed is changed after taking the
measurement.
. Readingsover and underthe measuringrange are the same as measurement(see page 18)
of "CordFlashmode"of section2-1.
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