User manual SEKONIC DUAL MASTER L-558

[. . . ] DUALMASTER L-558/L-558 Operating Manual Blank page Congratulations on your purchase of a Sekonic DUALMASTER L-558/L-558CINE Exposure Meter The DUALMASTER L-558/L-558CINE is the latest addition to the extensive line of Sekonic Exposure Meters, which have been market leaders for over 50 years. The DUALMASTER was designed to offer more of what today's photographer needs, and less of what they don't. It offers flash and ambient exposure metering in both spot and incident modes. The DUALMASTER is the first multi-function meter to offer a 1-degree (nine element camera-quality) spot that measures reflected flash output as low as f/2. 0. [. . . ] Change the shutter speed with the Jog wheel and take measurements again. · If the "E. u" or "E. o" readout blinks, this indicates that the light level is beyond the measurement range of the light meter. 2-2 Auto-reset cordless flash mode Measurements are made by the meter receiving the light from the flash. This measurement mode is used when the Synchro cord will not reach because of the distance between the flash and meter or when use of the Synchro cord is inconvenient. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel t to set Auto-reset Cordless Flash . When setting shutter speed, first check the settings to confirm that they correspond to the settings available on the camera. When the Measuring button !4 is pressed, the mode mark will blink and the meter is ready to measure. If the 90 second period is exceeded and the blinking mark stops, press the Measuring button again to return to ready to measure. Set shutter speed Perecentage of flash in total exposure 5. When the light from the flash is received, the measured value (f stop) is displayed. Even after continues to blink measurement, the mode mark and the meter is in ready state and a new measurement can be made. (Auto-reset function) Measured f stop value 1/10 f stop Ambient Flash Measured f stop (total exposure) NOTES: · When firing a flash, if the flash brightness is low compared to the ambient light, the meter may fail to detect the light. · Rapid start fluorescent lamps and special lighting are sometimes mistaken for flash, and accidentally measured. · The meter's tripod socket permits mounting it to a tripod or light stand and placing it strategically when using cordless flash mode. Reference: · After measurement, the F stop value corresponding to the shutter speed is displayed when the shutter speed is changed. · Setting the shutter speed is similar to the previous instruction. · A new converted value is displayed when the film speed is changed after taking the measurement. · Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous instruction. (see page 18) of "Cord Flash mode" of section 2-1. -19- 5. Measurement 2-3 Cord 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. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel t to select cord multiple flash (cumulative) mode . MODE 2. When setting shutter speed, first check the settings to confirm that they correspond to the settings available on the camera. Connect the Flash synchro cord to the meter's synchro terminal i. 4. Each time this is repeated, the accumulated f stop value and the number of cumulative flashes is displayed. Perecentage of flash in total exposure 1/10 f stop Number of cumulative flashes Set shutter speed 1st. [. . . ] The batteries might break down, and cause injury or pollute the environment. · Please place in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally swallow the synchro terminal cap. There is danger of strangulation. CAUTION: · Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder, because of potential eye injury. · If you are operating the exposure meter in areas under wet conditions or high humidity, keep the sync post covered. [. . . ]