SEKONIC Zoom Master L-508 User manual

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    Congratulationson your purchaseof a
 SekonicZoomMasterL-508ExposureMeter.

The Zoom Master L-508 is the latest additionto the extensiveline of Sekonic
ExposureMeterswhich have been marketleadersfor over four decades.
It was designedto be the ultimatemeter,a do-allinstrumentfor the most demanding
pros.
It is the first zoom spot meter on the market.Nine camera-qualitylens elements
are requiredto accomplishits 1' to 4' zoom range.
Its sealed housingand controlsmake it water and moistureresistant.
Yes,you can use it in the rain,but it is not an underwatermeter.
Its large LCD display makes readingseasy and lights up automaticallyin dark
surroundings.
In order not to crowd the controls,four functionswhich are less frequentlyused,
are confinedto DIP switches,locatedin the batterycompartment.
Becauseof its many features,the L-508 requiresthis rather extensivemanual.
But since you will never use them all at the same time, once you have learnedall
about it, it is simple and its use will becomesecond nature.
The Zoom Master L-508 has undergoneextensivequalitycontrolsat every step
of manufacture.Pleaseread this instructionmanualthoroughly,to be able to take
advantageof its many featuresand to obtainthe long servicelife it is designedfor.
Thank you for your confidencein Sekonic.

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1. PartsDesignation


                                       O LumisphereUP/DOWNring
                              @ Lumisphere

             @ZoomLensRing
                              @ LiquiOCrystalDisplay(LCD)
       @ZoomLensProtectiveGlass
                              @ Average/
                                                A EV (BrightnessDitference)button
          @ trrtemorybutton
        @ MemoryClearbutton           @ SeVcnangeDial
                              @ tso 2 button          @ BoosterOutlet
         @ ISO(main)button        www.orphancameras.com   @ Powerbuilon (ON/OFFswitch)
          @ tvtoOesetbutton           @ Synchroterminal




 @ Incident/Reflected                          @olP switches
    SpotSelectorSwitch
                       @ BatteryCompartment
 @ViewtinOerEyepiece

  @ Measuringbutton

 @ aattery
   CompartmentCover

                  @ BatteryCoverLatch A)                                                                                             \l,/-   @zcrlmLenscap



                                           S  @ SynchroTerminalcap


                                    1/4'TripodSocket

                                     K.eckstrap




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                       2. Explanationof the LiquidCrystalDisplay



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         NOTE:
               For explanationpurposes,the displayillustratedhere shows all icons and readouts
                    ,    simultaneously.Actualdisplaywill never show as above.


    Auto Electro-LuminescentDisplay
         In low light (EV 3 or less),a blue backlightwill automaticallyilluminatethe entire LCD. When using
        the MiniLightReceptoror a Booster(optional                                             accessories)the LCD will be illuminatedaftermeasuringl                                                                                                           '        regardlessof the ambient light level.
      The LCD will not be automaticallyilluminatedduring measuring,or in CordlessFlash mode.
      The Electro-luminescentbacklightwill automaticallyturn off 10 seconds after last operation.





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    2. Explanationof the LiquidCrystalDisplay
       [1] MeasuringMode lcons
                  I        Ambient (see Page 10)
       A        Auto-ResetCordlessFlash (see page 15)
       A       Cord Flash(see Page 13)
        I2l  Incident / Reflected Spot Function lcons (see page 6)
       E         Lights when in Incidentmode
         4         Lights when in ReflectedSpot mode

        t3l ISO DlsPtaY
           lso      DisPlaYsISO film setting
.       E        Displayssecond ISO film settingwhen ISO 2 button is depressed
        t4l  +/- CompensationIndicator
                   lt          Lights when +/- Compensation is set
        l5l  Digitalaperturevalue,AperturePriority,EV BrightnessDitference,Averagefunction,EV display
        B          lightswhen in AperturePriority(flstop) mode (see page 10)
            lAt        lights When Using brightnessdifferencefunction(See Page 20)
        A          lightswhen usingAveragingfunction(see page 19)
     @         lightswhen using EV mode (see page 11)

        t6l  AnalogApertureand Memory Scale
          Displaysmarks at aperturesindicatingfull or half f/stopvaluesfor measurement,memory,average
         .    values
       U         lights when below disPlayrange
                ,i{.         lightswhen under exposedbelow measurementrange
       O         lights when above disPlayrange
           )H,        lights when over exposedabove measurementrange
        t7l  Shutter priority indicator,shutter speed display for still photographyor frames per second (f/s) for
         cinematography
        A          lightswhen in ShutterPriority(T) mode (see page 10)
      m         lightswhen time is in minutes
                   !           lightswhen time is in full seconds
            frb         lights when shutterspeed is set by numberof frames (see page 12)
        I8l  BatteryPower Indicator(see page 4)

         l9l  Memory/ MultipleFlash IndicatorDisplay
                     il  J       lightswhen readingis memorized(see page 19)
       G  g      lightswhen in Multi (cumulative)flash measurementmode (see page 16)

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3. BeforeUsing
1. Attachths strap
Attachthe Strap@ by passingthesmallendloopthrough
theeyelet@ anOpassingtheotherendof strapthrough
it.

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. Please place in a locationwhere an inlant cannot reach and accidentallyget the strap
wrapped around his neck. There is danger of strangulation.

Insertlngthe battery
. Requiresone 1.5 v AA sizebattery.Acceptsany of the
followingtypes:
Manganesebattery (R6P)
Alkalinebattery (LRO)
Lithiumbattery (FRO)
t. Openthe Batterycompartmentcoverlatch@, and re-
movethe Batterycomportmentcover@.
2. Insertthebaftery,observingthepolaritywiththe+,-marks
in the batterychamber.
3. Alignthe tabsof the Batterycompartm€ntcoverwiththe
notchesin the backof the meter,andpressdownto close
the Banerycoverlatch.
NOTE:
. Nickelcadmium(NiOad)and rechargeable cannot be
used.
o To prevent loss of All-weatherseal, be carefulthat dirt does not get stuck on the rubber
seal and that the seal is not damaged.
o Remove battery if meter is not used for an sxtended perlod. Batteries can leak and
damage the exposuremeter.Disposeof used batteriespropedy,
lf the LCD does not light,check that the banerycapacityis sufficient,and check that the
battery positiveand negativeterminalsare not reversed.

Ghcckln g battery capaclty
. When the Power button @ is ON, the batterypower indicatoron the LCD is lit.r' ffi (Lit) Batterypowerlevelis good.
(Lit) Batterypowerlevelis low.Havea sparebatteryready.
(Blinking) Replacebatteryimmediately. f,nc=
Reference:
lf the MeasuringButtonis pressedcontinuously,the batterylife at normalroom temperature
willbe as follows:
Manganesebattery approximately10 hours
Alkalinebattery approximately20 hours
Lithiumbattery approximately35 hours

We recommendyou always have a spare batteryon hand.

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3. BeforeUsing

4. Replaclng battery durlng measurement or when uslng the memory functlon
. Always tum the power OFF before replacingbatteries.lf batteriesare removedwith the pow€r
ON, measurementsand settingsin memory can no longer be recalled.
. lf after replacingthe battery or during moasurements,strange screens(displaysthat have not
been set) appear in the LCD, or nothinghappens,no matterwhat button is pushed,removethe
battery and wait at least ten seconds and then replacethe battery.This allows the sottwareto
automaticallyreset, and is not a malfunction.
y'\ wnnrurrue'
. Never place bafteriesin fire, short,disassemble,or heat them. The batteriesmight break
down, and cause an accident,injury or pollutethe environment.

5. Auto PowerOff functlon
. Toconservebatterypow€r,the meterwilltumoff abouttwsntyminutesafterlastrse.
- . WhethertheAutoPowerSavingfeatureturnsthe poweroff or the Powerbuttonq) is pressed,
thesettingsandmeasuredvaluesremainstoredin memory.Whenthe Powerbuttonis pressed
againthe lastsettingsaredisplayed.

6. Setting main ISO film speed
. Hold down the ISO button@ and turn the SeVchange
dial@ to selectISO speed for the film being used.
. You can also change the ISO film speed after taking
measurements.The new value is automatically
displayed.

7. Settlng second ISO fllm spood
. This featureis usefulwhen using a second film with
differentISO speed, using PolaroidrMproofingfilm, or
for exposure correction(when using a filter,close-up
photography,etc.).
1. Hold down the ISO 2 button@and turn the SeUchange
dial to select ISO speed of the film being used.
2. Once this is set, aftertakinga measurement,the mea-
sured value for the secondfilm speed will be displayed
when the ISO 2 button is depressed.
3. You can also change the second ISO film speed after taking
measurements.The new value is automaticallyis displayed.

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                                          4. BasicOperation
1.  lncldent or reflectedspot mcasurlng
         '   To set for eitherincidentor retlectodlightoporation,lgm the Incident/ ReflectedSpotSetector
       Switch@ on the eyepiece,to the desiredirosition(KlorEl mark)untitit cticks.





                         Incidentoperation        ReflectedSpot operation


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      When incidentoperationis selected,the !  mark will blink for three seconds and when Reflected
       spot operationis selectedthe @ mark will blink for three secondson the LcD.

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                        Incidentoperation        ReflectedSpot operation
                      '  Beforetakingmeasurements,alwaysmaffieasurement             mod6
                ( E or Kl ) is chosenby checkingthe LCDor thatthe IncidenUReftectedSpotSelector
          qt&h  is clickedin properposition.

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4. BasicOperation
3. Settlng DIP Swltches
' Switchesfor setting modes that are used lnfrequenttyare housed in the Batterycompartment
@ of the meter.select the mode you want prioi to beginningmeasurements.
' The DIP switchescan be set by slidingthe DIP switch@ forlhe mode you want to select in the
ON position.

* T|ME O.s
lf DIP switch 1 is ON, the shutter speectwiil be disptayedin hatf steps.
lf DIP switch 1 is OFF, the shutterspeed is disptayedin fuil steps.
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lf DIP switch 2 is ON, AperturePrioritymode (ambienttight)can be set.
*, EV
lf DIP switch 3 is oN, EV (exposurevatue) mode (ambienttight)can be set.
* MULTI
lf DIP switch 4 is ON, MultipleFlash mode (cumutative)can be set.

F No. EV

OFF
TIMEO.s MULTI

{. When set for Incldent llght
' Measurementof incidentlight uses Lumisphereor recessedLumisphere.You can switch betwgen
I umisphereand recessedfunctionby firmly rotatingthe LumisphereUP/DOWN ring e until it
clicks.

When tho Lumisphereis raised
This is used to photographpeople,buildings,and other three dimsnsionalobjects.
When the Lumisphereis lowered (flat ditfuserfunction)
This is used to photograph manuscripts,paintings or other flat copy. lt can also be used for
measuringilluminationcontrast(see page 20) or illuminationlevels(see page 22),or brightness
difference(see page 20).

thedeviceisusedwiththeUP/DowNringinamidd|eposition@
will change,and suitablemeasurementscannot be made.
Do not push the Lumispheredown manually.

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4. BasicOperation
5. When set tor reflected llght (spot meterlng)
. This method measuresthe brightness(luminance)of the light reflectedfrom the subject. lt is
usefulfordistantobjectssuch 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
Zoom Lens ring@ while lookingthroughthe viewfinder
from the camera position.
. Takethe measurementby aligningthe circleinsidethe
viewfinderwith the subjectarea to be measured.

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lA cnulott,
. Do notlookdirectlyat the sunthroughtheviewfinder,to preventeyeinjury.
NOTE:
a Do not attemptto take a directmeter readingofl the sun, becauseit may cause damage
to the photo cell.
o lf bright light enters through the eyeplece,an a@urate exposure cannot be obtained, so
place your eye as close to the eyepieceas possible.
a For correctexposuretake measurementsof objectsbeyond 1 meter (3.3 feet).

Reference:
. lf the reading will not stabilize because your hands are shaking when taking
measurements,we recommendyou place the meter on a tripod.
. lf you cannotclearlysee the spot circlein the finder,we recommendyou selecta Diopter
correctionlens suited to your own eyesight.(see page 25)

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5. Measurement

1. Measuringambient light
In this measurementmode, we have the choice of shufterprioritymode, apertureorioritvmode and
EV mode. Hotd down the Mode set button@ and turn the Sei/changebiat @ do set6ct ambient
measurementmode S.
1-l Shutter Speed Prlorlty mode
1. Hold down the Mode set button@ and turn the
SeVchangedial to select shutter Speed priority mode. E*:= r I
2. Turn the SeVchangedial to set the desiredshutter [ ' ? 5 | speed.

3. Press the Measuring button @ to make a
measurement. Releasethe Measuringbutton to
completethe measurement.The measuredvalue
(aperturevalue) at that time wiil be displayed.
Whilepressingthe Measuringbutton,the metsr
measurescontinuouslyuntilit is released.

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' You can set shutter speeds from 30 minutesto 1/8ooo seconds. After 1/g000 the shuner
speeds of il2O0 and 1/400can be set.
' By movingthe DIP switchTime 0.5 up or down (see page 8), the shutter speed can be
set in 1.0 or 0.S (fullor hatf)steps.
' "E.u'(Exposureunder)or"E.o" (Erposureover)appearcwhen the combinationof shutter
speed and aperture is not possibletor the measuredlight level. Changing the shutter
speed and or aperturewith the SeVchangedial will allow you to find a c-ombinationthat
is possible.
lf the "E.u" or "E.o" readout blinks, this indicatesthat the light level is beyond the
measurementrange of the light meter.

1-2 Aperture Priorlty mode
Open the Battery compartmentcover @ and slide the F No.
DIP switch (see page 8) to the ON position.
1. Hold down the Mode set buttonand turn the SeV change dial to select apertureprioritymode. ffi s5 I l
2. Tum the seuchangedialto set the desiredf stop
value.

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5. Measurement
         3. Pressthe Measuringbutton@ to make a
         measurement.
          Releasethe Measuringbuttonto completethe
         measurement.The measuredvalue(shutter
          speed)at thetimewillbe displayed.
          Whilepressingthe Measuringbutton,the metsr
         measurescontinuouslyuntilit is released.


    Reference:
                  . Youcansetf stopsfromF1.0to F128(fullf stops)
                  . Evenaftertakingthemeasurement,youcanchangethef stopvalueby tumingthe SeV
          changedial,to displaya newmeasuredvalue(shutterspeed).


   1€  EV mode
        open the Batterycompartmentcover @ and slide the EV DIP switch (see page 8) to the ON
          position.

          1. Hold down the Mode set bunon @ anO turn the
          SeVchangedial @ to select EV value mode.                   r5+
        2 . 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 m a k e a
          measurement.Releasethe Measuringbuttonto                          lBl           completethe measurement.The measuredvalue
           (EV value) at that time will be displayed.

            At the same time, the shutter speed will be
           displayed in the digital display area, and the
           conespondingf stop will be displayedin the analog
             displayarea.

           While pressingthe measuringbutton,the meter
           measurescontinuouslyuntil it is released.




                                                                        EV value

    Reference:
                     .  "E.u" (Exposureunder) or'E.o" (Exposureover) appearswhen the combinationof shutter
            speed and aperture is not possibl€for the measuredlight level. Changing the shutter
            speed and or aperturewith the SeUchangedial will allow you to find a combinationthat
                 is possible.
                         lf the "E.u' or "E.o' readout blinks, thls indicatesthat the light level is beyond of the
           measurementrange of the light meter.




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                                                5. Measurement
           1-f  Clnematography

                1. Hold down the Mode set button @ and turn the
              SeUchangedial @ to select ambient light shutter
               speed prioritymode.





             Tum the SeVchangedlalto selectthe Clne Speed
                    for the camera that will be used. Cine Speed is
                 displayedafter'1/8000,1l2OO,1l40Oand the unit
                are in frames per second (FPS).The following
                Cine Speedswill display:
                 2,3, 4,6, 8, 12, 16, 19,24,25,30,32, 36,40, 49,
                 60, 64, 72, 96, 120, 129, 150, 200, 240, 256, 300
              and 360 FPS.



              The shufteropeningangle that these speedsare
               based on, is 180 degrees.For other anglesmake
                 the followingISO film speed corrections.

                         Shutteropenangle    Amountof ISO film speed
                                                          correclion
Ir                         160 degrees                 -1t3
                        220degrees            +113

                * Exampleof conectionlalue
               -1l3:DecreaseISOfilmspeedby 1/3stop,exampte:ISO1OO-1lgstop= tSO80
             +1/3:lncreaselso filmspeedby 1/3stop,exampte:lso 1oo+1/gstop= tso 125
             4. Pressthe Measuringbutton@ to makea                     Measured I stop'
             measurement.Releasethe Measuringbuttonto                       value
              completethe measurement.Themeasuredvalue
                       (f stopvalue)willbe disptayed.                                    1110
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              Whilepressingthe measuringbutton,the meter
             measurescontinuouslyuntilit is released.

                                                                              Measured I stop
                                                                       snuner:::--_  soe€o, on anatogdisplay




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5. Measurement

2. Measurlng llaah llght
This methodof mealurement can be done in the followingmodes;with cord, without cord, multiplo
flash with cord, and multipleflash withoutcord. The measuredvalue displayedis the sum of the
flash portionand the ambient light portion.

2-'l Cord Flash mode
The most positivemethodto assure proper synchronizationand measurementof llash units.
Connect the meter with the flash with a synchronizationcord. Be sure to replace Synchro
terminalcap after your measurement.

1. Connect the flash synchro cotd to the Synchro ter'
minal @ on the exposuremeter.

2. Hold down the Mode set button @ and turn the
SeVchangedial @ to selectflash measurementwith
cord mode.

3. Tum the SeUchangedial to set shutterspeed.When
setting shutter speed, first check the settings to
confirm that they correspondto the settings on the rh camera. EI

4. Press the Measuringbutton@ to triggerthe flash.
The measuredvalue (f stop value) will be displayed.

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t stop

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5. Measuremen
A cRurrox,
. There is dangerof electricshock if the meter is with wet rain,in
areas splashed by water or where there is a lot of moisture,if you use cord synchronized
flash.
. Under such conditions,it is recommendedthat you use the meter in the flash cordless
mode, and keep the terminalcaoin
II NOTE:
. The electronic fire unit may fire when you connect the Synchro cord or operate the
POWER Switch.
. For flash units with extremelylow electrictriggervoltage,the flash may not fire. In this
case,makemeasuremdntsin flashmodewithoutcord(seepase15).

Reference:
. The shutter speed can be set in single or half steps from 1 second to 1/1000 of a
second.After 1/1000sec, the meter can be set at the followingintermediatespeeds: 1/
: 75,1180,1/90,1/100,11200,or 1l4OO.
. lf the film speed is changedafter the measurementis taken, the new convertedmeasured
value (f stop value) will be displayed.
. lf the shutter speed is changed after the measurementis taken, the measurement(f
stop) is clearedto 0 and you must take the m€asurementagain.
. "E.u" (Exposureunder) or "E.o" (Exposureover) appears when the combinationof
shutter speed and apertureis not possiblefor the measuredlight level. Change the
shutter speed with the SeVchangedial and take measurementsagain.
. lf the "E.u" or "E.o" readoutblinks,this indicatesthat the light level is beyond of the
H measurementrange of the light meter.
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5. Measurement

2-2 Auto-reset cordless flash mode
Measurementsare made by the meter receivingthe light from the flash. This measurement
mode is used when the Synchrocord will not reachbecauseof the distancebetweenthe flash
and meter or when use of the Synchrocord is inconvenient.
1. Holddownthe Modeset button@ andturnthe
SeU0hangedial @ to set Auto-resetCordless Flashmode@. r,==h-l
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2. Turnthe SeVchangedialto set shutterspeed.
Whensettingshutterspeed,firstcheckthesettings
to confirmthattheycorrespondto ths settings
availableon the camera.

3. When the Measuringbutton @ is pressed, the
rc 100 mode mark @ will blink and the meter is ready to +[ rE measure.The readyto measuremodewillcontinue { \ F
for approximately90 seconds.
During this time, fire the llash and make a measurement. ?58 i i.lnlniitttiii-a

4. lf the 90 second period is exceeded and the blinking mark stops, press the Measuring
button again to retum to ready to measure.
Measured t stop
value
5. When the light from the flash is received, the
measured value (f stop) is displayed. Even after 1/10
measurement,the mode mark E continuesto f stop
blink the metsr is in ready state and new
measurementcan be made. (Auto-resetfunction)

Set Measured I stop
shutterspeed

NOTES:
measurement, measure(f stop) is clearedto
andyoumusttakethe measurementagain.
When firing a flash, if the flash brightnessis low compared to the ambient light, the
meter may fail to detect the light. In this case, make measurementsusing the flash with
cord mode.

Rapid start fluorescentlamps and special lightingare sometimesmistakenfor llash,
and accidentallymeasured.In this case, make measurementsusing the flash with cord
mode.
The meter's tripod socket permits mounting it to a tripod or light stand and placing it
strategicallywhen using cordlessflash mode.

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5. Measurement
Reference:
. Settingthe shutterspeed is the same as measurement(see page 14) of "Flash mode
with cord' of section2-1 .
. A new converted value is displayedwhen the film speed is changed after taking the
measurement.
. Readingsover and under the measuring range are the same as measurement(see
page 14) of "Cord Flash mode'of section2-1 .
2-g Cord multlple flash (cumulatlve) mode
These measurementsare used when the light generatedby the flash is inadequatefor proper
exposure.The repeatedflash pops can be accumulateduntilthe desiredapertureis displayed.
The accumulationcan be repeatedup to nine times.
1. Slide DIP switchto MULTI(see page 8) to the ON
position.
Hold down the Mode set button @ anO tum the
- SeUchangedial @ to select flash measurement with cord cumulativemode (MLT will displayon h
the LCD).

Tumthe SeVchangediat@ to set shuttorspeed.Whensettlngshutterspeed,first check
the settingsto confirmthattheycorrespondto the settingsavailableon the camera.

Connect the Flash synchro cord to the meter's
synchroterminal@.
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Pressthe Measuringbutton@ to triggera flash.The measuredf stopvalueat that time
willbe displayed.Eachtimethisis repeated,theaccumulatedf stopvalueandthe number
of cumulativeflashesis displayed.
Number of
cumulativoflashes
+ tGE w 100 * tGE n l,00
rG?G 1/10f stop n
, ,i I ?s I i lt t ?s E.0 I n r n t a l r l i I t a t r t a t t a l | t t t l r t a t l i nlnlirlititaj.ff
Set Measured I stop
shutter speed f stop
CALJTION:
There is danger of electricshock if the meter is handledwith wet hands, during rain, in
areas splashedby water or where there is a lot of moisture.
Under such conditions,it is recommendedthat you use the meter in the flash cordless
mode, and keep the Synchroterminalcap in place.

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5. Measurement

NOTE:
The flash mayflashwhenyou connectthe synchrocordor operatethe
switch.
When firing a flash to make measurements,check the camera'Ssynchronizingrange
and set the proper shuner sPeed.
For flash unitswith low electrictriggervoltage,the flash may not fire. ln this case, make
ireasurementsin flash mode withoutcord (see page 15).
A new converted f stop is displayedwhen the film speed is changed after taking the
measurement.
lf the shutter speed is changod after measurement,the number of cumulativeflashes
and the f stop value are clearedto 0 and you must take the measurement

Reference:
. Settingthe shutterspeed as measursment(see page 14) of 'Flash mode with cord" of
. R::1"'lt1lu.|, underthemeasuringrange,arethesameas measurement(ses
. page 14) of 'Flash"nomode with cord" of section2-1'

2-4 Cordless flash cumulatlve mode
These measurementsare used when the light generatedby the flash is inadequatefor proper
exposure.The repeatedflash pops can be accumulateduntilthe desiredapertureis displayed.
The accumulationcan be repeatedup to nine times.
1. Slide DIP switchto MULTI(see page 8) to the ON 'i "
position. '

2. Hold down the Mode set button @ anO turn the
SeVchangedial @ to select flash measurement
withoutcord cumulativemeasurementmode.(MLT
will displayon the LCD).
Turn the SeUchangedial to set shutter speed.
When setting shutter speed, first change the
settings to contirm that they correspond to the
seningsavailableon the camera.

O. When the light from the flash is received,the measuredvalue (f stop) is displayed.Each
time this is repeated,the accumulatedvalue for the apertureand the numberof cumulative
flashes is displayed.

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cumulativeflashes
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Set Measured I stop
shutter speed I stop

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5. Measurement
4. The readyto measuremodewill be displayedfor approximately90 seconds.lf the 90
secondperiodis exceededandthe blinkingmarkstops,pressthe Measuringbutton@
again.The measuredvalue(f stop)of the previoustime revertsto 0 andthe meteris in
readyto measuremode.
NOTE:
a lf theshutterspeedis changedaftermeasurement,the (f stop)valueandthe number
of cumulativeflashesareclearedto 0 andyoumusttakethe measurementagain.
a When firing a flash, if the flash brightnessis low comparedto the ambientlight,the# meter may fail to detectthe light.In this case, make measurementsusingthe flash with
cord mode.
a Rapid start fluorescentlamps and special lightingare sometimes mistakenfor flash,
and accidentallymeasured.In this case, make measurementsusing the flash with
cord mode.

Reference:
. Settingthe shufterspeed is the same as measurement(see page 14) of "Flash mode
with cord" of Section2-1.
. "E.un(Exposureunder) or "E.o" (Exposureover) appears when the combinationof
shufterspeed and apertureis not possiblefor the measuredlight level. Change the
shutter speed with the SeVchangedial and take measurementsagain.
. lf the "E.unor "E.o' readoutblinks,this indicatesthat the light level is beyond of the
measurementrange of the light meter.

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3. When the Ave/A EV button@ is pressed,an average Numberof
value for the two or three measurementsdisplayon memorizedvalue
the LCD. The value in memoryand the averagevalues ve r ag ing
are displayedon the analog scale. An "A" appears in indicator
LCD to indicatethis is an average.
1/10
f stop
. The average mode can be canceled by pressing the
1* Ave/ A EV button. AveragedI stop

M6morlz€d
I stop valu€
Set shutter spsed Averaged I stop

3. Brlghtness ditlerence function
This functionis usefulfor evaluatingstudio lightingand checkingthe evennessof the lightingset-up
across the subjectarea.
Take a measured value at a certain point as a standard value. The difference between the standard
value and a new measuredvalue is displayedas EV and the f-stop in analog scale.

Exampleof adjustinglights using brightnessmeasurementwith shutterspeed prioritymode.
1. Turnthe LumisphereUP/DOWNring@ to lowerit to
the DOWNposition.

2. Turn any secondarylight sourceoff. Point the
Lumispheretowardthe mainlightsource,fromths
positionof thesubjectandtakea measurement.Press
the Memorybutton@ anOstorethe valuein memory.

3. Pressthe Average/A EV buftonand displaythe 'A'
markon the LCD. tul=. rf--l
liasI Inlnr{.lralraaa-.llrl|

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Now on reading
4. Tum the main lightingoff. Now, point the Lumisphere
toward the secondarylight source.While the Measuring
bufton @ is depressedand held down, the indicated
differencebetweenthe mainand auxiliarylightsources
is displayedin EV values and in bars in analog scale
of memory value. A lighting ratio (contrastratio) can Differencs
be found in the scale below. in EV G

Memorized
f stop value
stop value
being measured
S€t shutter speed

EV differenceof A EV value

. The BrightnessDifferencemode can be canceledby pressingthe Ave/ A EV button@.

Reference:
. To determin€exposureafter adjustinglights,tum both main and auxiliarylight sources
on, raise the Lumisphereto the UP position,then take a readingalong the camera light
axis.

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