User manual SEKONIC FLASH MASTER L-358

[. . . ] Congratulations on your purchase of a Sekonic Flash Master L-358 Exposure Meter. This meter provides a wide range of functions that correspond with most manufacturers camera settings in all formats, which will satisfy professionals as well as serious enthusiasts. Its large LCD display makes readings easy and lights up automatically in dark surroundings. In order not to crowd the controls, four functions which are less frequently used, are confined to DIP switches, located in the battery compartment. Because of its many features, the L-358 requires this rather extensive manual. [. . . ] · "E. u" (Exposure under) or "E. o" (Exposure over) appears when the combination of shutter speed and aperture are outside the display range. 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. MODE -16- 5. Measurement ENGLISH Set shutter speed Measured f stop value Percentage of flash in total exposure 1/10 f stop Measured f stop value (total exposure) 3. When the Measuring button !5 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. 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 new measurement can be made. (Auto-reset function) NOTES: · When firing a flash, if the flash brightness is 9EV lower than 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. In this case, make measurements using the Cord 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 (see page 15) of "Cord flash mode" of section 2-1. · 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 16) of "Cord Flash mode" of section 2-1. -17- 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. Only one digit is displayed if the cumulative number is ten or more. Display returns 0 (0=10, 1=11, 2=12 etc. ) 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel t to select cord multiple flash (cumu. [. . . ] Technical Data · Other features All-weather feature : JIS standard water resistance class 4, splash-proof type Memory function : 9 readings Memory clear · recall function Multiple Flash function : Up to flash readings (Only one digit is displayed when the cumulated number is ten or more. ) Average function : Up to 9 readings can be averaged. Brightness Difference function : +/- 9. 9 EV (in 1/10 stop) Flash analyzing function : 0 to 100% in 10% in crements Exposure Out of Range : Eu (underexposure) or Eo (overexposure) indication Exposure compensation : +/- 9. 9 EV (in 1/10 steps) Calibration compensation : +/- 1. 0 EV (in 1/10 steps) Battery Power Indicator display: with a symbol in 3 status Auto Power Off : 20 minutes after last use Auto illumination : EV 6 and under · DIP switch mode selection · Second ISO film speed setting : ISO 3 to 8000 (in 1/3 stop) · Battery used : one of CR123A battery (lithium dry cell) · Operating temperature range : -10 ~ 50°C · Storage temperature range · Dimensions · Weight : -20 ~ 60°C : 60 w × 155 h × 37 d mm : 153 g (with battery) · Standard accessories supplied : Lumigrid, Soft case, strap, synchro terminal cap, CR123A lithium battery × 1 · Radio wave frequency FCC & IC CE : CH1 ~ 16 CH17 ~ 32 : CH1 ~ 16 CH17 ~ 32 344. 0MHz 346. 5 ~ 354. 0MHz 433. 62MHz 434. 22MHz Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. -34- 9. Safety Guide ENGLISH WARNING · Please keep in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally get the strap wrapped around his neck. · Never place batteries in fire, short, disassemble, or heat them. [. . . ]