User manual SEKONIC DIGITAL MASTER L-758D

[. . . ] DIGITALMASTER L-758DR L-758D L-758 Operating Manual Blank page Safety Precautions Before using your light meter, please read this "Safety Precautions" carefully and use it properly. Indicates hazard or unsafe use that can result in personal injury or death. Indicates hazard or unsafe use that can result in personal injury or damage to your light meter. Please read the note to avoid incorrect operation. WARNING CAUTION NOTE: Reference: Provides the reference information and related functions that are useful in operating. [. . . ] CLEAR button @3 or switch to another mode by turning the Jog wheel while pressing the Mode button. -24- 5. Measurement CAUTION: · There is 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 flash radio triggering mode and keep the Synchro terminal cap in place. NOTE: · The flash unit may flash when you connect the Synchro cord or operate the Power button. · When firing a flash to take measurements, check the camera's synchronizing range and set the proper shutter speed. · For flash units with low electric trigger voltage, the flash may not fire. In this case, make measurements in cordless multiple flash mode (see page 25) or wireless multiple flash radio triggering mode (see page 29). · EV scale cannot display in flash cumulative mode. Reference: · Setting the shutter speed is similar to the previous instruction (see page 22). · Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous instruction (see page 16) of "Shutter speed priority mode" of section 1-1. · If the ISO sensitivity film speed is changed after the measurement 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. Display returns 0 (0=10, 1=11, 2=12 etc. ) To activate Multiple cumulative mode, please set Custom setting no. 6 and Item no. 1. Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jog wheel to select flash measurement cordless multiple flash (cumulative) mode . When setting shutter speed, first check the settings to confirm that they correspond to the settings available on the camera. -25- 5. When the light from the flash is received, the measured value (f stop) is displayed. Each time this is repeated, the accumulated value for the aperture and the number of cumulative flashes is displayed. Percentage of flash in total exposure Measured f stop Number of cumulative flashes 1/10 f stop Set shutter speed 1st. The ready to measure mode will be displayed for approximately 90 seconds. If the 90 second period is exceeded and the blinking mark stops, press the Measuring button again. The measured value (f stop) of the previous time reverts to 0 and the meter is in ready to measure mode. NOTE: · When firing a flash, if the flash brightness is 8 EV lower than the ambient light, the meter may fail to detect the light. In this case, make measurements using the flash with cord multiple flash (cumulative) mode (see page 24) or wireless multiple flash radio triggering mode (see page 29). · Rapid start fluorescent lamps and special lighting are sometimes mistaken for flash, and accidentally measured. [. . . ] Out of display or measurement range : Eu (underexposure) or Eo (overexposure) indication Battery Power Indicator display : with 3 level status icon Auto Power Off : Selectable in Custom Setting Auto illumination : EV 6 and under Custom setting function : 14 items (for L-758DR/758D), 17 items (for L-758CINE) Diopter adjustment : -2. 5 to 1. 0D Tripod socket : 1/4" and 20 threads (for placing meter in subject area for cordless flash measuring). Second ISO film speed setting: ISO 3 to 8000 (in 1/3 steps) · Battery used : one of CR123A battery 3V, (lithium dry cell) Aperture EV Analog scale · Operating temperature range : -10 ~ 50°C · Storage temperature range · Dimensions · Weight : -20 ~ 60°C : : 90 w x 170 h x 48 d mm 268 g (with battery) · Standard accessories supplied : Soft case, strap, lens cap, USB-cable, synchro terminal cap, CR-123A lithium battery x 1, quick guide, Sticker for Multi-key Operation and CS, software in CD-ROM · Radio triggering range · Radio wave frequency FCC & IC CE : approx. 100 feet) : : CH1 ~ 16 CH17 ~ 32 CH1 ~ 16 CH17 ~ 32 344. 0MHz 346. 5 ~ 354. 0MHz 433. 62MHz 434. 22MHz -55- Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. 10. Care and Maintainance NOTE: · Although this meter has an All-weather design for everyday use (JIS standard water resistance class 4), do not place it in water or use it underwater. [. . . ]