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Sekonic L-758DR User's Manual

1. 3 Press the Measuring button to take a Shutter speed measurement Release the Measuring button to complete the measurement The measured value EV Exposure Value at that time will be displayed At the same time the shutter speed will be displayed in the digital display area and the corresponding f stop will be displayed on the analog Wa scale While pressing the measuring button the meter measures continuously until it is released EV value f stop blinking Reference e EV Exposure Value is the reading that logarithmically expresses the constant quantity of light combined from the shutter speed and aperture value With 1 EV change the quantity of light doubles or halves e To display EV mode please set custom setting number 5 and item number 1 See page 40 e Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous instruction see page 16 e You can select aperture scale or EV scale by holding MODE button and pressing AVE 4 EV 18 1 4 Cinematographv 1 Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jog wheel to select ambient light shutter speed priority mode mr Ww Turn the Jog wheel to select the Cine Speed for the camera that will be used Cine Speed are displayed after 1 8000 1 200 1 400 and the unit is in frames per second f s L 758DR 758D The following Cine Speeds will be displayed 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 18 24 25 30 32 36 40 4
2. pressing either the Memory button MID TONE button or AVE 4 EV button stores the measured value as zero in the middle of the EV scale representing ti he MID TONE value Pressing MID TONE button will display a blinking A on the sca will display a blinking J on the scale If the MID TONE button is not pressed the measured va the middle of the EV scale See the section 3 2 3 Reference e In custom setting see page 40 it is possible to select which value last measurement first memorized value or last memorized value will become the middle value on the EV scale if the MID TONE button is not pressed e Pressing AVE 4 EV button lue will be set automatically in 7 Camera Exposure Profiling 2 The EV scale displays Clipping points Dy namic range and Mid Tone with a triangle A icon met A Sl nn l LILI CAMERA f 3 Measured value exceeding Dynamic range will be displayed as a slow blinking A icons Measurements that exceed the clipping points will be displayed as fast blinking 4 icons Exceed dynamic Exceed clipping range blinking slowly point blinking faster Mid Tone blinking Reference e In the custom setting mode see page 40 it is possible to select how to indicate the clipping points and the dynamic range Below are the three display choices Five point Inside Range Outside Range 3 2 3 MID TONE button This button is used to set the measured va
3. steps at the sametime The ratio of flash to the total amount of light is useful when a desired flash to ambient lighting ratio is needed lt Example gt Under certain conditions if the flash light output is 60 and the available light output is 40 the LCD screen will display the flash measured value on the analog scale with a faster blinking icon than the total exposure blinking icon 1 To emphasize the ambient light to create a more natural lighting condition increase the ratio of ambient light use the Jog wheel 6 by changing the shutter speed to a slower setting The ratio of flash light in the total exposure will be reduced as shown in the diagram to the right 20 The analog scale also shows the ambient output to be about 2 5 stops higher than the flash light output As a result images will exhibit a natural lighting quality with flash filled shadows without an over powering presence of flash 2 To reduce the effect of ambient light decrease the ratio of ambient light use the Jog wheel by changing the shutter speed to a faster setting The ratio of flash in the total exposure will be increased as shown in the diagram to the right 80 The analog scale also shows the flash light output to be about 1 5 stops higher than the ambient light output Reference Percentage of flash in total exposure Ambient Flash Measured f stop total exposure ant 4 Bh sor 100 miti Bh sor 100 Slower shu
4. 3 NOTE 3 2 Analog scale The analog scale indicates the last measured value memorized contrast and averaged value clipping point in the 3 2 1 3 2 2 1 Holding down the MID TONE button first and pressing ISO1 button makes the last measurement value Mid Tone as standard value Be sure to hold the ISO1 button first and press the MID TONE button to select the desired camera profile and dynamic range on the LCD As you can see figure on the right it is composed of four scales Cli Aperture scale Value display scale The Aperture scale can be displayed in all mode except Aperture priority mode Aperture values are displayed as measured values last measured value memorized contrast and averaged value on this scale EV scale It can be displayed in all modes except mul tiple flash mode Aperture scale or EV scale can be switched by holding the Mode button and pressing the AVE 4 EV button 6 The EV scale can display a memorized measured value ex Incident reading as a standard value A Mid Tone and displav it on the EV scale as 7EV from the MID TONE in 1 3 step incre Memory b ments After taking a measurement by pressing the Measuring 4 SEKONIC s010 MID TONEB mark B S nn LILI CAMERA f Aperture scale pping and Dvnamic range icons SEKONIC AVE JAEV utton MID TONEB button
5. 32CE for US or Canada for EU countries Radio frequencv FCC amp IC indicating Use RT 32FCC for radio transmitter module on the back of body CH1 16 344 0MHz CH17 32 346 5 354 0MHz CE indicating CE on the back of body CH1 16 433 62MHz CH17 32 434 22MHz Reference e RT 32FCC CE transmitter module old Sekonic RR 4 and RR 32 receivers are compatible with PocketWizard products from LPA Design www pocketwizard com Profoto products www profoto com and other manufacturers with same svstem NOTE e Before purchasing PocketWizard wireless radio frequency your light meter s is compatible equipment be sure that it is correct radio frequency for the country that will be used in and is the same radio frequency as the light meter e PocketWizard and Sekonic s Radio Triggering system may be used only in countries where a permit for the approved frequency has been issued by the government office in charge There are several kinds of approved frequencies in the world and we recommend you to be sure that check your Sekonic light meter Transmitter and Receiver s or Transceiver s are compatible with each other 53 9 Technical Data Type Light receiving method Light Receptors Incident light Reflected light Light receptor element Metering modes Ambient light Flash Measuring Range ISO 100 Ambient light Incident light Reflected light Flash Incident
6. 36 8 37 Compensation of camera exposure profile see page 46 2 Set the meter to EV mode and ISO 100 3 Set meter to spot reading for reflected light Take the measurement by looking through the finder and aligning so the subject that will be measured is inside the circle 4 The measured EV can be converted to find the brightness level with the conversion table below EV value cd m conversion table Decimal places Decimal places 0 0 5 o NI OD Oy BO Pp o E Decimal places OO C N OD AAN o Reference e L 758CINE can read cd m or FL directly when the custom setting function is used refer to page 40 35 6 Advanced Functions 6 36 How to use the Exposure compensation function Exposure compensation can be made in precise 1 10 step increments in a 9 9 EV range Exposure compensation may be necessary when compensation for filters bellows extension tube etc is required 1 2 Making a plus compensation will increase the exposure Hold the ISO1 button and the ISO 2 button and turn the Jog wheel counter clockwise The will appear in the upper section of the LCD screen The compensation will change in 0 1 EV steps up to I 49 9 ears SEKONIC 3 Making a minus compensation will decrease the exposure Hold the ISO1 button and the ISO 2 button and turn the Jog wheel clockwise _ The hm will
7. 6 Advanced Functions 8 2 Filter factor number compensation 2 L 758CINE only When using the L 758DR for Cine Video exposures in cine industry it is possible to set 7 different frequently used types of filters 1 Select setting number 1 and item number 2 in the custom setting mode see page 40 2 The symbol of the desired filter from among the 7 types can be selected by turning the Jog wheel while pressing ISO2 button 3 After setting filter compensation the filter symbol and compensated F value or EV value are displayed while pressing ISO2 button Filters LCD Display and Corrected Value Filter Factor No LCD display Compensated value EV Filter factor numbers are Kodak Wratten filter numbers 39 6 Advanced Functions 9 Custom setting function The following Custom Settings provide a quick and easy setup of individual meter preferences All preferences are stored on a memory chip and can not be deleted they can only be changed back to default settings Item number No Model Custom setting name 0 1 2 3 Filter j 4 compensation 1o 788 ae in 1 10 step 5EV ISO 2 Filt Sor r Filter Factor f 4 compensation A CINE Film sensitivity 1 compensation in 1 3 step in 1 10 step 2 7 filter 5EV factor numbers Exposure compensation Always f 2 1 1588 CINE displav setting Displaved Not displav ii Bi Increments of Shu
8. E Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jog wheel to f IMMA select aperture priority mode F ka value A MODE 1 Measured value 3 Press the Measuring button to take a shutter speed measurement Set f stop val Release the Measuring button to complete the eh ier measurement The measured value shutter speed at the time will be displayed While pressing the Measuring button the 14 10 meter measures continuously until it is shutter released speed Measured shutter speed blinking Reference It is possible to switch between full 1 2 or 1 3 F stop values with the custom setting mode see page 40 You can set aperture from 0 5 to F161 Please note that in 1 3 stop increments F0 56 is displayed as of and F0 63 is displayed as ff EV scale appears on the analog scale Shutter speed scale is not displayed For details please see page 48 After measurement the shutter speed corresponding to the F stop is displayed when the F stop is changed with Jog Wheel Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous instruction see page 16 17 5 Measurement 1 3 EV mode 1 To activate EV mode please set Custom setting f no 5 and Item no 1 See page 40 2 Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jog wheel 6 to select EV mode EV SEKONIC L ma mammae LL MODE
9. ISO sensitivity after taking measurements The new value is automatically displayed SEKONIC Ar Sering ISO 2 sensitivity This feature is useful when using a different ISO sensitivity film or digital Polaroid proofing film or for exposure correction when using a filter extension tubes bellows factor or another camera etc 2 Hold down the ISO 2 button and turn the Jog wheel iome mi F IlI to select the desired ISO sensitivitv 3 Once this is set after taking a measurement the mea sured value for the second ISO sensitivity will be dis played when the ISO 2 button is pressed 4 You can also change the second ISO sensitivity after taking measurements The new value is automatically Ka displaved NLA Reference e The following settings are possible when using custom setting function P40 1 It is possible to set ISO 2 for Filter compensation These values can be set within a range of 5 EV in 1 10 steps and are display in the ISO 2 area 2 Filter factor number compensation enables you to set seven types of filters frequently used in the CINE industry Kodak Wratten Filters L 758CINE only 8 Jog Wheel Lock or Lock Off 1 3 Before Using SEKONIC Hold down the Mode button and ISO1 button 0 and LOC will appear to indicate that the Jog Wheel is locked The last measurement is held until the lock is released even if the Jog wh
10. The product is in conformity with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Test carried out bv EMI Test Japan Qualitv Assurance Organization JQA 21 25 Kinuta 1 Chome Setagaya Ku Tokyo 157 8573 Japan EMC Test Japan Quality Assurance Organization JQA 2096 Ohata Tsuru shi Yamanashi 402 0045 Japan Safety Test SEKONIC CORPORATION 2714 Oaza Ikeda Ikeda Machi Kita Azumi Gun Nagano Ken 399 8601 Japan Standards used EMI Test EN 300 220 1 V1 3 1 2000 09 EN55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 EN 300 220 3 V1 1 1 2000 09 EMC Test EN 301 489 03 V1 4 1 2002 08 EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 301 489 01 V1 5 1 2004 11 Safety Test EN 60950 3rd Test report number EMI 400 60006 441 60298 441 60021 441 60299 LAA0420 SEKONIC CORPORATION 7 24 14 Oizumi Gakuen cho Nerima ku Tokyo 178 8686 Japan Quality Control Dept General Manager A Reigeche YUKITOSHI KIGUCHI July 10 2006 LAA0421 Memo Memo Blank page SEKONIC CORPORATION 7 24 14 OIZUMI GAKUEN CHO NERIMA KU TOKYO 178 8686 JAPAN TEL 81 0 3 3978 2335 FAX 81 0 3 3978 5229 http www sekonic co jp JH1297562
11. appear in the upper section of the LCD screen The compensation will change in 0 1 EV steps I up to 9 9 KIEN NOTE ee e When making compensations be sure that it satisfies your needs based on the results of your digital camera sensor or film be used While incident and reflected light can be set independently be aware that both ambient light and flash exposure are corrected uniformly Compensation effects every mode of the meter If recalibration has been made for specific purpose do not forget to return to original zero settings Reference Set the measurement mode incident light reflected light for the desired compensation You can make calibration compensation independently for both incident and reflected possible to switch between measurement modes if the setting is not completed ight It is not SEKONIC When compensation is activate a plus ia or minus Hi sign as well as the amount of compensation is displayed continuously on the LCD You can set custom settings so that a plus ia or minus B sign as well as the amount of compensation doesn t appear on the LCD See page 40 You can also set custom setting so that making a plus compensation results in a decreased exposure increasing the value of the aperture or shutter speed value and making a minus compensation results in and increased exposure decreasing the val
12. if it is necessary to create clipping points within the dynamic range In this case simple enter the dynamic range data in the clipping point cells and the clipping points in the dynamic range cells e For details please refer to the Software Guide found on the CD ROM included with this product 43 7 Camera Exposure Profiling 2 Input test target data There are two ways to input the result of the test target data into the light meter 1 Sekonic Data Transfer Software install application software from the included CD ROM and connect the com puter and light meter via USB and 2 Direct Input Manually enter the test target data directly into the light meter 2 1 Sekonic Application Software Data Transfer Software is included with the L 758DR L 758D and L 758CINE The Software application CD ROM includes the Data Transfer program for Exposure Profiling USB drivers and the software instruction manual The Data Transfer program provides the following Camera calibration compensation Dynamic range setting Clipping point setting Camera Exposure Profile data transfer to the light meter from a computer via USB connec tion Camera Exposure Profile data transfer to the computer from the light meter via USB connec tion 2 1 1 Outline of software 1 Sekonic Data Transfer Software Exposure Profiling Program offers several choices for custom calibrating the L 758DR L 758D or L 758CINE Below is the flow char
13. it is not displayed Reference e This setting is only valid when the shutter speed is set to display cine speed f s A M f 5 Press the Measuring button to take a Seed T iepvala measurement Release the Measuring button to Set shutter speed complete the measurement The measured value f stop value will be displayed While pressing the measuring button the meter measures continuously until it is released Measured f stop on analog display Reference e You can select aperture scale or EV scale by holding Mode button and pressing AVE 4 EV e The L 758DR 758D displays the measured aperture value in either full or 1 3 stop increments on the analog scale from f 0 7 to 90 while L 758CINE displays it in either full or 1 3 stop increments on the analog scale from F0 5 to F64 e Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous instruction see page 16 20 5 Measurement Measuring electronic flash This method of measurement can be done in the following modes with cord without cord and Wireless flash radio triggering mode cumulative or non cumulative When Measuring flash light the shutter speed and F stop value value combining ambient light and flash light total amount of light are displaved The ambient light and flash light are each displaved as separate values together with the total amount of light on the analog scale In addition the ratio of flash light to
14. light Reflected light Digital exposure meter equipped with 1 spot viewfinder for ambient and flash light Incident light and reflected light Convertible to flat diffuser with retracted Lumisphere 1 spot with display in finder Metering distance 1m oo 2 Silicon photo diodes incident and reflected Aperture priority metering Shutter priority metering EV metering Simple illumination measurement lux foot candle 758CINE only Simple brightness measurement foot lambert cd m 758CINE only With synchro cord cumulative non cumulative Without synchro cord cumulative non cumulative Measurement using the wireless flash radio triggering sysytem cu mulative non cumulative optional for L 758D 758CINE EV 2 to EV 22 9 EV 1 to EV 24 4 with 1 spot viewfinder 10 5 to 161 2 approx f175 f2 0 to 161 2 approx f175 with 1 spot viewfinder Illumination direct measurement is possible only in 758CINE 0 63 190 000 lux 2 significant digits 0 10 180 000 foot candle 2 significant digits Brightness direct measurement is possible only in 758CINE Repeat Accuracy Calibration Constant Incident light metering Reflected light metering Display Range Film speed Shutter Speeds Ambient light Flash 54 0 25 190 000 cd m 2 significant digits 0 10 190 000 foot lambert 2 significant digits 0 1 EV or less Lumisphere C 340 Flat diff
15. manual for the recommended operating method Maximum distance of the radio flash triggering svstem can varv depending on the placement of the remote Receiver or Transceiver direction of the radios antenna distance from a large bodv of water or concrete wall and other possible factors 1 Confirm the range between the meter transmitter and Receiver or Transceiver 2 Place the meter and Receiver or Transceiver away from large metal objects concrete objects large moisture content both people and trees fall into the category and so forth 3 Secure the radio Receiver or Transceiver in place by using Velcro tape or a 1 4 20 mounting screw Be sure that the entire length of the Receiver or Transmitter antenna is higher than the flash pack Avoid contact between the Receiver or Transceiver antenna and metal objects at all times 4 Depending on the location there may be cases when the Receiver or Transceiver is incapable of receiving any radio signals whatsoever There are several possible causes for this such as radio signals reflected off of nearby objects This can generally be resolved by shifting the meter Transmitter or the Receiver or Transceiver slightly in one direction or another In addition confirm that the Receiver or Transceiver is not placed behind objects that readily absorb or deflect radio signals such concrete metal low hills etc NOTE The Wireless flash triggering system may be used only in countries wher
16. natural light sunlight or tungsten lamps and florescent lamps like pulsing light sources e Flash light is a brief intense burst of light made by such as electronic flash units or flash bulbs 12 4 Basic Operation Incident Measurement Mode IL Incident light measuring is the measurement method that X b A emplovs either the Lumisphere or Lumidisc functions KO Measurements should be with the Lumisphere aimed IN towards the camera direction from the subject position all 1 You can select extended or retracted lumisphere measuring positions by rotating the Lumisphere retracting ring clockwise or counter clockwise until it clicks into position SEKONIC SEKONIC Extended Lumisphere Retracted Lumisphere Lumidisc 2 When the Lumisphere is extended 3 D Light Measurement This is used to measure people buildings and other three dimensional objects Measurements are basically made by the method of measuring with the lumisphere aimed in the camera direction more precisely in the direction of the lens axis at the position of the subject 3 When the Lumisphere is retracted flat diffuser function This is used to measure manuscripts paintings or other flat copy It can also be used for Contrast function see page 32 or measuring illumination see page 34 NOTE light quality will change and suitable measurements cannot be made retracting ring e Ifthe lumi
17. process for manuallv entering a specific Exposure Profile 1 With the meter turned off enter the Camera Expo sure Profile mode bv pressing the Power button O while pressing the AVE a EV button at the same time In the Camera Exposure Profiling mode the cur rent or preset contents are displayed Setting Individual Exposure Profiles Camera 1 2 and 3 Press MID TONE button while pressing ISO1 button to select the desired camera exposure profile Setting measuring mode Rotate the Jog wheel while pressing the Mode button to select measuring mode ambient or flash including all flash mode Setting light receiving method Turn the Incident reflected spot selector dial to select incident or reflected light Setting ISO sensitivity Rotate the Jog wheel while pressing the ISO1 button I to select ISO sensitivity SEKONIC Bre B 0g I m a0 10 wea l i POWER AVEAEV is010 MID TONEG 45 7 Camera Exposure Profiling 7 Setting compensation value Rotate the Jog wheel 6 while holding down ISO1 button l and ISO2 button simultaneously Compensation values can be made in 1 10 step increments in 5 0EV Setting Clipping point Rotate the Jog wheel 6 while pressing AVE 4 EV button Clipping point can be set from 7 to OEV in 1 10 step increments Setting Dynamic range Rotate the Jog wheel w
18. the LCD The memorized value is displaved on the analog scale Bv repeating this operation up to nine values can be stored in memorv Memorv button Number of memorized value ter speed 3 Toclear the memory press the memory clear but ton or switch to another measurement mode Reference When pressing Memory clear button 3 once the last memorized value is cleared If you want to clear all memorized values please hold down the Mode button 0 and press the Memory clear button Measured f stop Memorized f stop 4 Memory Recall To enter Memory recall mode hold down the Mode button and press the Memory button and the M icon and number of stored measurements will blink Rotate Jog wheel to recall memo rized value To exit Memory recall mode hold down the Mode button and press the Memory button again and M icon and number of stored measurements will stop blinking Reference e During Memory recall mode when you press Memory clear button the currently recalled value is cleared NOTE e The memory function cannot be used in Multiple flash cumulative mode e Measured values for ten times or more measurements will be displayed but cannot be stored in memory 31 6 Advanced Functions 2 32 Averaging function This function displays the average of up to nine of the values in memory 4 Press the Measuring button and take a meas urement Current measur
19. the Synchro cord is inconvenient 1 wheel to set Auto reset Cordless Flash mode 2 7 B Turn the Jog wheel to set shutter speed When setting shutter speed first check the settings to confirm that thev correspond to the settings available on the camera camera flash synchronization pen Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jog f SEKONIC lt mest lt MODE NOTES 5 Measurement 3 When the Measuring button is pressed the mode mark will blink and the meter is ready to measure The readv to measure mode will continue for approximatelv 90 seconds During this time trigger the flash to make a measurement Percentage of flash in total exposure Set shutt d 4 Ifthe 90 second period is exceeded and the blinking ieee mark stops press the Measuring button again to Measured f stop return to ready to measure status Ambient Flash Measured f stop total exposure 5 When the light from the flash is received the measured value f stop is displayed Even after measurement the mode mark g continues to blink and the meter is in ready state and a new measurement can be made Auto reset function When firing a flash if the flash brightness is 8EV lower than the ambient light the meter may fail to detect the light In this case make measurements using the cord flash mode see page 21 Rapid start fluorescent lamps and special l
20. the shutter speed is displayed The measured F stop value automatically corresponds to the shutter speed if the shutter speed is changed by rotating Jog wheel The L 758DR 758D displays the measured aperture value in either full or 1 3 stop increments on the analog scale from f 0 7 to 90 while L 758 CINE displays it in either full or 1 3 stop increments on the analog scale from F0 5 to F64 You can select aperture scale or EV scale by holding MODE button and pressing AVE A EV 15 5 Measurement e E u Exposure under or E o Exposure over appears when the combination of shutter speed and aperture is outside the displav range ir When E O Exposure Over is displaved it indicates that the measured exposure is outside the display range changing the shutter speed to a faster setting with the Jog wheel will allow you to find a combination of proper aperture and shutter speed ix When E U Exposure Under is displayed it indicates that the measured exposure is outside the display range changing the shutter speed to a slower shutter speed with the Jog wheel will allow you to find a combination of proper aperture and shutter speed e Ifthe E u or E o readout blinks this indicates that the light level is beyond the measurement range of the light meter Adjust lighting in this case 16 5 Measurement 1 2 Aperture Priority mode 1 2 Turn the Jog wheel to set the desired f stop
21. the total amount of light is displayed at that time as a value in 10 steps The flash reading is displayed as a blinking mark above the analog scale See page 27 for details 2 1 Cord Flash mode Connect the meter to the flash with a svnchro cord Be sure to replace Svnchro terminal cap after your measurement 1 Connect the flash synchro cord to the Synchro terminal 8 on the light meter 2 Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jog wheel to select cord flash mode Ge sexo 3 Turn the Jog wheel to set shutter speed When set wo ting shutter speed first check the settings to con lt firm that they correspond to the settings on the cam NLA era 4 Press the Measuring button to trigger the flash Percentage of flash in The measured value f stop value will be displayed total exposure Set shutter speed Measured f stop value Flash Measured f stop value total exposure 21 5 Measurement Z WARNING To avoid a danger of choking please place Synchro terminal cap in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally swallow it 22 Aca UTION 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 Synchr
22. 1 10 steps 0 to 100 in 10 increments JIS standard water resistance class 4 splash proof type 9 readings Memory clear 7 recall function up to 9 readings can be averaged Out of display or measurement range Battery Power Indicator display Eu underexposure or Eo overexposure indication with 3 level status icon Auto Power Off Auto illumination Custom setting function Diopter adjustment Tripod socket Second ISO film speed setting Battery used Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Dimensions Weight Standard accessories supplied Radio triggering range Radio wave frequency FCC amp IC CE Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Selectable in Custom Setting EV 6 and under 14 items for L 758DR 758D 17 items for L 758CINE 2 5 to 1 0D 1 4 and 20 threads for placing meter in subject area for cordless flash measuring ISO 3 to 8000 in 1 3 steps one of CR123A battery 3V lithium dry cell 10 50 C 20 60 C 90 wx 170 h x 48d mm 268 g with battery 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 approx 30 meters approx 100 feet CH1 16 344 0MHz CH17 32 346 5 354 0MHz CH1 16 433 62MHz CH17 32 434 22MHz 55 10 Care and Maintainance NOTE Al
23. 8 50 60 64 72 96 120 128 150 200 240 256 300 and 360 f s L 758CINE The following Cine Speeds will be displayed 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 25 30 32 36 40 48 50 60 64 72 75 90 96 100 120 125 128 150 180 200 240 250 256 300 360 375 500 625 750 and 1000 f s The shutter angle that these speeds are based on is 180 degrees For other angles make the following ISO sensitivity corrections L 758DR 758D only Amount of ISO sensitivity Shutter angle correction 160 degrees 1 3 220 degrees 1 3 5 Measurement f SEKONIC MODE Example of correction value MODE 1 3 Decrease ISO sensitivity by 1 3 stop example ISO 80 1 3 stop ISO 64 1 3 Increase ISO sensitivity by 1 3 stop example ISO 80 1 3 stop ISO 100 19 5 Measurement 4 Setting the shutter angle L 758CINE oniv It is possible to set the shutter angle by turning the Jog wheel while pressing Mode button and ISO2 button Note e Shutter angle The angle can be set in the range of 1 to 10 in 1 steps 15 270 in 5 steps as well as 12 17 22 144 and 172 c Ang is displayed continuously on the LCD display if the shutter angle is set to any value other than 180 e Press both the Mode button and ISO2 button to confirm the shutter angle since
24. SEKONIC DIGITALMASTER L 758DR L 758D L 758C Operating Manual Blank page Safetv Precautions Before using your light meter please read this Safety Precautions carefully and use it properly NWARNING Indicates hazard or unsafe use that can result in personal injurv or death Indicates hazard or unsafe use that can result in NCAUTION personal injurv or damage to vour light meter NOTE Indicates a caution or limitation that accompanies op eration Please read the note to avoid incorrect opera tion Reference Provides the reference information and related functions that are useful in operating We recommend that vou read these references N WARNING e Please place light meter in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally get the strap wrapped around his or her neck There is dan ger of strangulation e Keep the synchro terminal cap out of reach of young children as swal lowing such objects can cause suffocation e Never place batteries in fire short disassemble heat or charge them The batteries might break down and cause damage injury or pollute the environment Z CAUTION e There is a danger of electric shock and damage to product if your meter is handled with wet hands in the rain near water or where there is a lot of moisture when you use cord flash mode If you are using flash mode in these conditions we recommend Cordless Flash mode or Radio Trig gering mode Alw
25. Scalo a iii a A ANA a a s 48 3 2 3 MID TONE DUON arisia aen e 49 8 Optional Accessories nnn i anae aeaea saida a Aeaee a anere eeina 52 9 Technical Data wvcciscissittccccessencectviessdenstetuuavsctensnscsaccssvendtatevavsssudtetueadtersvcnsececderven 54 Table of Contents 10 Care and Maintenance FCC amp IC compliance information sense e nee nnnnnnnnnnnnanznnnnznanznnnnmnnnmn ann nnz 1 1 Parts Designation Light Meter Parts Lumisphere retracting ring B Lumisphere 8 Liquid Crystal Display LCD Spot Lens 6 Average A EV Brightness Difference Memory button button Jog Wheel 0 Power button ON OFF switch ISO 2 button B in radio channel setting j bail Memory Clear button D ISO 1 button D in radio channel setting A in radio channel setting Flash Synchro terminal O Mid Tone button C in radio channel setting Mode button Strap eyelet 9Incident Reflected Spot Selector Dial 2Eyepiece with Diopter i 4 Adjustment O Measuring button 41 4 Tripod Socket O Battery Compartment Cover 0 Battery Cover Latch 0 RT 32FCC CE Radio transmitter module O Battery Compartment Connector cover L 758DR Measuring button and memory button can be swithced in Custom settings L 758D L 758CINE Parts Designation
26. Supplied Accessories Synchro Terminal Cap Attached to meter Lens Cap Attached to meter 0CD ROM for Software Data Transfer Software USB driver Operating manual and Software guide Strap O USB Cable GISticker for Multi key Operation and CS Custom Setting Battery CR 123A Soft Case 2 Explanation of the Liquid Crvstal Displav LCD LCD for L 758DR L 758D NOTE For explanation purposes the display illustrated here shows all icons and readouts simultaneously Actual LCD screen will not show all icon as above during normal use Auto Electro Luminescent Display EL e In low light EV 6 or less a green backlight will automatically illuminate the entire LCD e The LCD will not be automatically illuminated during measurements in Cordless Flash or Wireless flash radio triggering mode e The Electro luminescent backlight will automatically turn off 20 seconds after last operation 2 Explanation of the Liquid Crvstal Displav Displav in viewfinder 4 In setting Flash analyzing Luminance ed FL Only L 758CINE Measuring Mode Icons Ambient see page 15 Auto Reset Cordless Flash see page 22 Cord Flash see page 21 Wireless flash radio triggering mode see page 28 OA w amp Incident Reflected Spot Mode Icons see page 11 Appears when in Incident mode Appears when in Reflec
27. ading with the Lumisphere aimed in the direction of camera s lens axis in incident light e This function can also be used for reflected light e You can select aperture scale or latitude scale by holding Mode button 0 and pressing AVE AEV 33 6 Advanced Functions 4 How to use an incident illuminance LUX or FC meter L 758DR 758D 1 Turn the Lumisphere retracting ring to lower it to the A retracted mark position 2 Make sure that any compensation Exposure Calibration compensation see page 36 amp 37 Compensation of camera exposure profile see page 46 is canceled 3 Set the meter to EV mode and ISO 100 4 Place the meter parallel to the subject and take a measurement 5 The measured EV can be converted to find the brightness level with the conversion table below EV value Lux conversion table Decimal places EV i N 1300 2600 5100 10000 20000 41000 82000 160000 330000 660000 1300000 i j NI On A Go PO O Decimal places 2 1 120 240 480 950 1900 3800 7600 15000 30000 61000 120000 i j N cy AY Co PO O Reference L 758CINE can read LUX or FC directly when the custom setting function is used refer to page 40 34 6 Advanced Functions 5 How to use a reflected luminance cd m or FL meter L 758DR 758D 1 Exposure Calibration compensation see page
28. ash mode or wireless flash radio triggering mode and keep the Svnchro terminal cap in place The flash unit mav flash when vou connect the Svnchro cord or operate the Power button When firing a flash to take measurements check the camera s svnchronizing range and set the proper shutter speed For flash units with low electric trigger voltage the flash mav 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 displav in flash cumulative mode Referen 2 4 ce e Setting the shutter speed is similar to the previous instruction see page 22 e Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous instruction see page 16 of Shutter speed prioritv mode of section 1 1 If the ISO sensitivitv film speed is changed after the measurement is taken the new converted measured value f stop value will be displaved 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 The cumulative number is infinite Only one digit is displayed if the cumulative number is ten or more 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 1 Hold down th
29. asuring Memorv button button Configuration 2 3 For both Incident Reflected Spot measuring simultaneously You can set the buttons configuration automatically according to light measuring method In incident mode the buttons configuration is 1 but in reflected mode the buttons configuration is 2 For this setting please set Custom settings mode No 17 and Item No 2 Incident Reflected Automatically switched Memory Measuring Measuring Memory button button button button Configuration 3 10 1 4 Basic Operation Incident or reflected spot measuring 1 Tosetforeither incident or reflected light operation turn the Incident Reflected Spot Selector Dial 0 on the eye piece to the desired position EY or KJ mark until it clicks Incident operation Reflected Spot operation 2 When incident operation is selected the EY mark will blink for ten seconds and when Reflected Spot operation is selected the Ka mark will blink for ten seconds on the LCD Incident operation Reflected Spot operation Before taking measurements always make sure that the desired measurement mode E or BI is chosen by checking the LCD or that the Incident Reflected Spot Selector Dial is clicked in proper position Do not rotate the Spot lens ring There is danger of damage 11 4 Basic Operation 2 Setting measuring mode Her SEKONIC 1 Hold do
30. ays attach the synchro terminal cap on to the synchro connector when the light meter is exposed to wet or rainy conditions Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder because of poten tial eye injury Table of Contents Safetv Precautions Table of Contents 1 Parts Designation n se e a eenean an ap Eae nede aE Vea aa aaen naaa naa Saians 1 T Lightt Meter Parts sssiiereentinenteverejzzzentiniki er rntezzenient iyi ia 1 2 Supplied Accessories inia a A iin A 2 2 Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Displav LCD s ssssssussusensnrenennenrunenrnnenrnne 3 3 Before USING sisassivcsticcccccssciecaveasscsvecavivtonconcientsvedtedseuvaveetsadssesensatietbuesanseveapectscscies 7 T Attach the Stapi aaee aaea Eea a EEE Eaa eA 7 2 Insertin the battery iiiar pairi ri iaria riaa 7 3 Checking battery capacity ss seen nneennnen ens nn n nn n nanna t ta 7 4 Replacing the battery during measurement or when using the memory function 8 5 Auto Power Off function ss nnneenenn ens nrnnn arr nanna nn tm 8 6 Setting ISO 1 sensitivitv ss seen n nn n nn nst 8 7 Setting ISO 2 sensitivity 2 sse nnnnnnnennnn nn nnm rna sant 8 8 Jog Wheel Lock or Lock Off L LLL nn Hd 9 Setting the Measuring and Memory button configuration 10 4 Basic Operation iii a a e ea pe d KSE ae iA 11 1 Incident or reflected spot measuring eee nn 11 2 Setting measuring MOAE eeeeecceee
31. d to the light meter and a computer 2 Explanation of the Liquid Crvstal Displav O Shutter angle L 758CINE 0 Ang Appears when shutter angle is set to a value other than 180 degrees see page 19 llluminance mark Luminance mark L 758CINE FC LUX FL cd m Appears when Foot Candle is selected Appears when Lux is selected Appears when Foot Lambert is selected Appears when cd m is selected 3 Before Using Attach the strap Attach the Strap by passing the small loop end through the eyelet and passing the other end of strap through it ZA warning e To avoid a danger of strangulation please keep the strap in a location where an infant cannot reach it and accidentally get the strap wrapped around his or her neck Inserting the battery 1 Requires one 3 0 v CR123A lithium battery included 2 Open the Battery compartment cover latch and re move the Battery compartment cover 3 Insert the battery observing the polarity with the marks BS in the battery compartment 4 Align the tabs of the Battery compartment cover with the notches in the back of the meter and press down to close the Battery compartment cover latch NOTE To prevent loss of All weather seal be careful that 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 extended period Batteries can leak and damage the light meter Dispose of u
32. e Mode button and turn the Jog wheel to select flash measurement cordless i multiple flash cumulative mode my Turn the Jog wheel to set shutter speed When setting shutter speed first check the settings to reso confirm that they correspond to the settings available on the camera NE MODE 25 5 Measurement 2 When the light from the flash is received the measured value f stop is displaved Each time this is repeated the accumulated value for the aperture and the number of cumulative flashes is displaved Percentage of flash in total exposure M red f Number of easured f stop cumulative flashes 1 10 f stop Iso1 Inn tHL Set Measured f sto shutter speed GREN on total exposure 1st time 2nd time 3rd time 3 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 e 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 e Rapid start fluorescent lamps and special lighting are sometim
33. e a permit for the control frequency has been issued by the government office in charge There are several kinds of frequencies in the world and we recommend you check if your transmitter s and receiver s or Transcevers are compatible with each other L 758D or L 758CINE FCC amp IC version RT 32FCC for FCC amp IC Sticker on the back indicates Use RT 32FCC for radio transmitter module 9 a No compatible L 758D or L 758CINE v CE version te RT 32CE A ori Sticker on the back indicates CE Be sure to purchase either RT 32FCC or RT 32CE module according to your light meters destination Old RT 32 module cannot be used with L 758D or L 758CINE 30 6 Advanced Functions Memory function This meter can store up to nine measured values in memory for incident light and reflected light simultaneously This feature can be used in the following modes Ambient light shutter speed priority aperture priority or EV mode Electronic Flash light cord cordless or wireless flash radio triggering mode 1 Press the Measuring button l and take a mea ji SEKONIC surement The Current measured value on the ana mthe FUQ log scale will blink 2 Press the Memory button and store the mea sured value in memory and the memorized value j on the analog scale will stop blinking The number of values in memorv is displaved on
34. e priority mode or other modes if selected e Value display scale I Appear to indicate last measured memorized averaged values and brightness differ ence value below the aperture scale or above the latitude scale depending on which scale has been selected Appears when measurement is below display range Blinks when measurement is below measurement range Appears when measurement is above display range Blinks when measurement is above measurement range Dynamic range clipping point icons Indicates dynamic range and clipping point of a selected camera exposure profiling rio Occ Shutter priority indicator shutter speed display for still photography or frames per second f s for cinematography T Appears when Shutter Priority T is selected mode see page 15 m Appears when shutter speed is in minutes s Appears when shutter speed is in full seconds fis Appears when cine speed is set in frames per second see page 19 Batterv Power Indicator see page 7 Memorv Multiple Flash Indicator Displav mng Appears when Multi cumulative flash measurement mode is selected and shows the cumulated number of flash measurements see page 24 u 9 Appears when reading is memorized and shows the number in memory see page 31 Radio triggering channel and Quad triggering zone display see page 28 cu Triggering Channel Numbers BEMP Selective Quad Triggering Zone Camera profile selector display USB icon e lt Appears when a USB cable is connecte
35. ed value on the analog scale will blink Press the Memory button and store the measured value in memory and memorized value on the analog scale stops blinking When the AVE A EV button is pressed an averaged value for up to nine measurements will be displayed on the LCD The values in memory and the averaged value are displayed on the analog scale The averaged value blinks An A appears in LCD to indicate this is an average The average mode can be canceled by pressing the AVE A EV button Reference When the EV scale is selected the averaged exposure value will be displayed in the center of the scale Set shutter speed Contrast function This function is useful for evaluating studio lighting and checking the evenness of the lighting set up across the subject area Take a measured value at a certain point as a standard value The difference between the standard value and a new measured value is displayed in EV and the measurements are displayed on the analog scale Memory button Number of memorized value SEKONIC A Averaging indicator Averaged f stop SENONIC 1 10 GA ii VA N ej sew IL D f stop PDH SFO oey z x ol gt i 7 DIL Averaged f stop Memorized f stop Example of adjusting lights using Contrast function in shutter speed p
36. eel is accidentally LJ moved However if the measurement button is pressed a new measurement is displayed with the same locked settings MODE f SEKONIC To release the Jog Wheel lock perform the same op eration for the Jog Wheel lock Hold down the Mode set button and ISO1 button and Off will appear to indicate that the Jog Wheel lock is released j Reference e If power of the meter is turned off or auto off is activated when in the Jog Wheel locked position the lock function will continue operating when the meter is turned on again 3 Before Using 9 Setting the Measuring and Memorv button configuration In the custom settings mode refer to P40 the Measuring button and the Memorv button can be set as follows 1 For Incident measuring The Measuring button and Memorv button is set in the standard configuration Described on Page 1 in Light Meter Parts Please make sure that the default value in the Custom settings mode is set to Custom No 17 Item No 0 pes Memory Measuring button button Configuration 1 2 2 For Reflected Spot measuring If the standard buttons configuration is inconvenient for spot metering the Measuring button and Memory button can be switched Set the Custom settings mode to Custom No 17 Item No 1 O ia Me
37. ements 4 Dynamic range The point at which the sensor or film has reached its maximum reproducible highlight details without blooming or highlight block up Dynamic range adjustment is set from OEV to 7EV in 1 10 step increments 5 Clipping point The point at which a given lighting situation pre exposure has surpassed the responds level of a sensor or film and alerts the shooter of an over exposure situation Pre Exposure Warning These point can be custom set from OEV to 7EV in 1 10 increments Exposure Range Dynamic Range Dynamic Range Clipping Point Clipping Point np a o Mipi Point N 245 Dynamic Range 230 Ny e MID TONE Range 118 OUTPUT TONES 8bit Clipping Point 20 50 Dynamic Range 35 0 10 20 30 40 7 Camera Exposure Profiling It is necessary to test the cameras sensitivity measure the actual dynamic range and know the clipping points of your digital camera and or type of film and processing used before programming the L 758DR L 758D L 758CINE meter for Exposure Profiling Film exposures should be evalu ated by scanning the film first and then evaluating the images in a photo application software The use of a transmission reflective densitometer can also be used if film scanning is not possible or desired Reference The dynamic range settings and the clipping point settings can be switched
38. es mistaken for flash and accidentally measured 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 Waveform of flashbulb is gentle slope and there is a possibility that light meter cannot recognize the flashbulb in Cordless flash mode In this case be sure to take measurement in cord multiple flash cumulative mode see page 24 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 e 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 e If the ISO sensitivity is changed after the measurement is taken the new converted measured value f stop value will be displayed 26 2 5 Flash analvzing function 5 Measurement When measuring flash light the shutter speed and F stop value combining ambient light and flash light total amount of light are displaved on the LCD screen and the ambient light and flash light are each displaved as separate values along with the total amount of light combined flash and ambinent on the analog scale In addition the ratio of flash light to the total amount of light is displaved as a percentage in 109
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40. he FCC rules and also with RSS 210 of Industry amp Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two condition 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC ID IC Mogel Number Number Note The approval of this rule is obtained under the L 758DR PFK 758 01 3916A 758001 condition that radio transmitter module is installed in the meter The approval of this rule is obtained with optional radio transmitter module RT 32FCC In installing radio transmitter module into the meter be sure to L 758CINE PFK RT32 01 3916A RT3201 put the sticker indicating FCC ID and IC number on the back of meter which is enclosed in the package of the module For details please refer to the instruction manual of transmitter module 57 SEKONIC SEKONIC CORPORATION 7 24 14 Dizumi Gakuen cho Nerima ku Tokyo 178 8686 Japan Phone 4 481 3 3978 2335 Facsimile 8 1 3 3978 5229 http www sekonic co jp MANUFACTURERS EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITV Product identification Product Digital Exposure Meter Brand SEKONIC Tvpe L 758D L 758DR and L 758CINE Explanation of product Device for use in determining the optimum exposure of a photographic subject The reading is given in digital form And device is capable wireless flash triggering with an radio module Means of conformitv
41. hile pressing MID TONE button Dynamic range can be set from 7 to OEV in 1 10 step increments 10 Setting Dynamic range 46 Rotate the Jog wheel while pressing Memory clear button 23 Dynamic range can be set from 0 to 7EV in 1 10 step increments n amne SEKONIC 15010 SEKONIC SEKONIC MID TONEG SEKONIC 15020 AVE AEV M CLEAR BI 7 Camera Exposure Profiling 11 Setting Clipping point Rotate the Jog wheel while pressing ISO2 but ton Clipping point can be set from 0 to 7EV in 1 10 step increments 12 Press the Measuring button if you want to copy this ISO setting to all ISO setting from ISO 3 to 8000 Reference SEKONIC SEKONIC To return to a previous setting press the ISO1 button and the Memory clear button 23 simultaneously To return to the default setting press the Mode button and the Memory clear button 23 simultaneously 47 7 Camera Exposure Profiling 3 48 How to use Exposure Profiling mode 3 1 Selecting Camera Exposure Profiling Preset Camera Exposure Profiles Camera 1 2 and 3 can be recalled 1 Press and hold down the ISO 1 button while pressing the MID TONE button to select the desired Camera profile Camera 1 2 or
42. ighting are sometimes mistaken for flash and accidentally measured In this case make measurements using the cord flash mode see page 21 The waveform of flashbulb have a slight slope and there is a possibility that light meter cannot recognize the flashbulb in Cordless flash mode In this case be sure to take measurement in Cord flash mode see page 21 Reference After measurement the F stop value corresponding to the shutter speed is displaved when the shutter speed is changed Setting the shutter speed is similar to the previous instruction see page 21 of Cord flash mode of section 2 1 A new converted value is displayed when the ISO sensitivity is changed after taking the measurement Readings outside the displav range or bevond the measuring range are similar to the previous instruction see page 16 of Shutter speed prioritv mode of section 1 1 You can select aperture scale or EV scale by holding Mode button and pressing AVE 4 EV button The meter s tripod socket permits mounting it to a tripod or light stand and placing it strategically when using cordless flash mode 23 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 The cumulative number is infinite Only one digit is displayed if the cumulative number i
43. ing FUNCTION eee eee cere tere eres nn tease anna n nn nn n anna arr n ann nn nn nn 32 3 Contrast FUNCON isesi aa a ee 32 4 How to use an incident illuminance LUX or FC meter L 758DR 758D 34 5 How to use a reflected luminance cd m or FL meter L 758DR 758D 35 6 How to use the Exposure compensation function seen 36 7 How to use Calibration compensation function ss eeennennnzznnnn 37 8 Filter compensation 0 ss sseseseennenennennnknenneonenaenknantnasnnenaina anka enena nsa na sata sawt 38 8 1 Filter Compensation 1 oo eee ennnnnnnennnn mnn nn rna nn nr n nanna 38 8 2 Filter factor number compensation 2 L 758CINE only 9 Custom setting function 2 nee we 40 7 Camera Exposure Profiling sscescceeseseeseeseneeeesseeseeseeeseeseesenesenseeeseesenenensens 42 1 Calibration testing for exposure profiling nn 42 2 Input test target data 0 snanar 44 2 1 Sekonic Application software 2 sse enenennnnnznnznnznznnenenznnnzza 44 2 1 1 Outline of software ooo eee cece enia ninyi 44 2 2 Manual Exposure Profile Input L ennnn nn nee n ent 45 3 How to use Exposure Profiling mode seen nenn nn nn enn ann 48 3 1 Selecting Camera Exposure Profiling L nee 48 SZ Analogis ale ii ei dw aa a da 48 3 2 1 Aperture scale seen nnennnnnnnnnnn nn nnn nn nn rna nn tant nn a 48 3 2 2 EV
44. ions are displayed in full 1 2 and 1 3 step increments 2 Individual LUX FC cd m or FL Compound LUX T F FC T F cd m T F or FL T F combination 3 Auto Switching In incident mode Measuring Memory buttons are standard as they are however in reflected mode automatically two buttons are switched Reference e Default settings are all set to zero 0 40 6 Advanced Functions To enter the custom setting mode the meter must first be turned off Press Mode button and turn the power on In the custom setting mode CS custom setting is displayed in the ISO display area a setting number between 01 14 L 758DR 758D or 01 17 L 758CINE is displayed in the shutter speed display area and item number 0 1 2 or 3 is displayed in the aperture display area Custom setting item no Custom setting no Turn the Jog wheel and select the desired setting number and the custom setting name see page 40 The item number will change each time the Mode button is pressed Pressing the Memory clear button in the custom setting mode will reset all settings to default After completing the custom setting terminate the custom setting mode by turning the power off This operation will also automatically turn off the power 41 7 1 42 Camera Exposure Profiling Calibration testing for exposure profiling Since no two digital cameras camera and light meter or different types of film are like
45. l mode Mid Tone adjustment with Jog Wheel 50 7 Camera Exposure Profiling 4 Setting Mid Tone Value from Memorized Values After taking three or more reflected Spot measurements select which memorized value on the analog scale should be the Mid Tone value First enter the memory recall mode by pressing and holding the MODE button while pressing the Memory button Select one of the memorized values by rotating the Jog wheel and press the MID TONE button to set it as the Mid tone value SEKONIC SEKONIC Memory button MID TONEG Move Memory recall mode Select desired memorized Press MID TONE to se value as Mid Tone NOTE e Depending on the lighting conditions type of photographic equipment and the exposure standard adopted your exposure result may differ Please test your setup before shooting under any conditions e It is possible that your set exposure values are not the desired effect for the given subject matter or shooting situation Under these situations please compensate the values to achieve the desired effect See section 2 2 Manual Exposure Profile Input See page 45 51 8 Optional Accessories Svnchro cord This is a five meter long cord with three plugs An exposure meter a camera and a flash can all be connected at the same time This is convenien
46. lue in the center of EV scale 1 Take a measurement by pressing the Measur ing button Press MID TONE button to H sexonic set the Mid Tone on the scale 4 in the B e 100 center of the EV scale will blink continuously twice to indicate that the Mid Tone has been set css l MID TONEG 49 7 Camera Exposure Profiling 2 After setting the Mid Tone ex Incident reading take measurements highlight or shadow etc with spot reading and memorize them to see if measurements are within Dynamic range or Clipping points EREELEERULELCELE RFAZ ZA ARKABAA Mid Tone Measure and memorize Measure and memorize F5 65 the Highlight the Shadow F160 F2 03 3 Adjusting Mid Tone Value If it becomes necessarv to change the measured mid tone value press and hold down the MODE button while pressing the MID TONE button M 0 will start to blink this will lock the mid tone value on the scale After the mid tone is locked press and hold down the MID TONE button and rotating the Jog wheel until the mid tone value is positioned where it is desired NOTE If you do not lock the mid tone value MODE than MID TONE M 0 blinking the mid tone scale will shifts to the last measured value when you press the MID TONE button SEKONIC F SEKONIC al MID TONEB MID TONEB MODE Mid tone recal
47. ly to agree on the same exposure they need to be calibrated The L 758DR L 758D L 758CINE can be pro grammed to match the sensitivity of film or digital camera sensor for prefect exposure control In addition since film and digital cameras have their own unique dynamic range clipping point expo sure tolerance and varying ISO sensitivity they need to be profiled To ensure repeatable accurate and consistent measurements and to be aware of the tonal or dynamic range of a particular type of film or digital camera before making a photograph the L 758DR L 758D L 758CINE can be programmed to stored recall and display up to three different digital cameras or film types Below are the following settings that can be programmed into the L 758DR L 758D L 758CINE 1 Compensation value Compensation value aperture and shutter speed can be programmed for a specific camera and hand held meter Compensation adjustment is within a 5EV range in 1 10 step incre ments 2 Clipping point The point at which a given lighting situation pre exposure has surpassed the responds level of a sensor or film and alerts the shooter of a under exposure situation Pre Exposure Warning These point can be custom set from 7EV to OEV in 1 10 increments 3 Dynamic range The point at which the sensor or film has reached its maximum reproducible shadow details without pixel noise or grain Dynamic range adjustment is set from 7EV to OEV in 1 10 step incr
48. nction 1 Always turn the power OFF before replacing the battery If the battery is removed with the power ON measurements and settings in memory can no longer be recalled 2 If after replacing the battery or during measurements strange screens displays that have not been set appear on the LCD or nothing happens no matter what button is pushed remove the battery and wait at least ten seconds and then replace the battery This allows the software to automatically reset NWARNING Never place batteries in fire short disassemble or heat them The batteries might break down and cause an accident injurv or pollute the environment NOTE e Athree second pause between power on and off is recommended to avoid damage to the meter Auto Power Off function 1 Toconserve battery power the meter will turn off about twenty minutes after last use 2 Whether the Auto Power Saving feature turns the power off or the Power button is pressed the settings and measured values remain stored in memory When the Power button is pressed again the last settings are displayed Reference e The power shuts off automatically after 1 minute when the power button is pressed and held e Auto power off time is adjustable in Custom settings See page 40 for details Setting ISO 1 sensitivity 1 Hold down the ISO1 button and turn the Jog wheel f to select the desired ISO sensitivity 2 You can also change the
49. o terminal cap in place NOTE e The electronic flash unit may trigger when you connect the Synchro cord or operate the Power button Triggering voltage is 2 0 to 400 volts Below 2 0V trigger flash with the cordless flash mode see page 22 or wireless flash radio triggering mode see page 28 not with synchro cord e If you measure flashbulb be sure to cheek the synchronized range and set the proper shutter speed Reference It is possible to switch the shutter speed between full 1 2 and 1 3 stops by custom setting See page 40 The shutter speed can be set from 30 minutes to 1 1000 of a second After 1 1000 sec the meter can be set at the following intermediate speeds 1 75 1 80 1 90 1 100 1 200 or 1 400 If the ISO sensitivity is changed after the measurement is taken the new converted measured value f stop value will be displayed After measurement the F stop value corresponding to the shutter speed is displayed when the shutter speed is changed with Jog Wheel Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous instruction see page 16 You can select aperture scale or EV scale by holding Mode button and pressing AVE 4 EV 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
50. on of polarizing filters etc see page 52 The step up ring can also be used as a lens hood to prevent lens flare and erroneous light measurements from glare it also protects the spot lens from scratching soiling etc 5 Measurement Measuring ambient light In this measurement mode we have the choice of shutter prioritv mode aperture prioritv mode or EV mode Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jog wheel to select ambient measurement mode amp 1 1 gauner Speed Priority mode Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jog oe wheel 6 to select Shutter Speed Priority mode ame a maane l MODE 2 Turn the Jog wheel to set the desired shutter speed A 3 Press the Measuring button to take a Set measurement Release the Measuring button to shutter speed Measured f stop complete the measurement The measured value value aperture value at that time will be displayed ea Is i INN D While pressing the Measuring button the meter e ia cca measures continuously until it is released T F MI JO ake NE et o Be WEE EERE TE f stop fit qr o Measured f stop blinking Reference It is possible to switch between full 1 2 and 1 3 shutter speeds with custom setting see page 36 You can set shutter speeds from 30 minutes to 1 8000 seconds After 1 8000 the shutter speeds of 1 200 and 1 400 can be set After taking a measurement the F stop value corresponding to
51. r D In order to trigger a flash units set for Quad Triggering the electronic flash unit must be connected to a PocketWizard MultiMax or a n electronic flash that already has a PocketWizard built in The PocketWizard Plus or Plus II can be triggered by the L 758DR using channels 1 4 lt Example with optional 32 channels receiver gt For L 758D 758CINE Open the battery compartment cover remove connector cover 29 and set the RT 32 Radio Transmitter module optional by aligning the connector with the pins SEKONIC 1 Select the Wireless Flash Radio Triggering setting mode by using the Jog wheel while pressing f the Mode button 6 NLA MODE 2 The set channel number will blink turn the Jog wheel to select the channel desired 3 Inthe Channel setting mode ch and channel number appear on the upper left side of the LCD The channel numbers 1 to 16 or 17 to 32 will appear in the F stop display area When the channel number is set to 17 32 Quad Triggering zones A b c and d are displayed in the T shutter speed display area In the absence of a Quad Triggering setting A b c or d a will appears in it s place 6 B cut 7 G A fi ZEA ZINN az oes oa j Abcd Jo licd JI 5 Measurement 4 In the Quad Triggering zone setting after the channel is set to 17 to 32 the assigned buttons below a
52. re pressed Pressing each of the buttons activates or deactivates the Quad Triggering zone A b c or d When a Quad Triggering zone is activated the corresponding Quad Triggering zone letter appears on the display If a Quad Triggering zone is deactivated a is displayed in its place a Each assigned button enables to set Quad triggering zone directly ISO 1 ISO 2 MID TONE M CLEAR A h o g It is not possible to activate Quad Triggering control without first selecting a channel 17 32 and a Quad Triggering zone A b c or d To prevent damage due to static electricity release any static electricity from your body by touching a metal object nearby door knob aluminum window frame etc before touching the radio transmitter module 5 Upon setting the channel and Quad Triggering zones press the Measuring button Q to enter your settings The display will automatically go to the main LCD screen and Wireless Flash Radio Triggering mode will be activated or rotate Jog wheel to set wireless flash radio triggering mode or wireless multiple flash radio triggering mode 6 Confirm that the meter and the radio Receiver or Transceiver are set to the same channel number The flash unit will fire and measure the light output when the measuring button on the meter is pressed 29 5 Measurement Reference Refer to the radio Receiver or Transceiver instruction
53. riority mode incident light 1 Turn the Lumisphere retracting ring to lower it to the DB retracted mark position SEKONIC 6 Advanced Functions 2 Turn any secondary light source off Point the B a Lumisphere toward the main light source from the position of the subject and take a measurement Press the Memory button and store the value in memory U 3 Press the AVE A EV button and display the A mark ji on the LCD indicating a standard value Memorv button Indicator of reading Set shutter speed 4 Turn the main lighting off Now point the Lumisphere SENONIC toward the secondarv light source While pressing and holding the Measuring button the indicated difference between the main and secondary light source is displayed in EV At the same time the standard value and a new measured value are I BENI displaved on the analog scale D l av Ana Contrast in 25 LI in EV Titus ei SS Memorized f stop value f stop value being measured EV difference of A EV value Contrast ratio 1 2 1 1 5 9 41 2 4 1 3 8 1 4 16 1 5 The Standard value can be cleared by pressing the Memory clear button 23 or AVE A EV button Reference To determine exposure after adjusting lights turn both main and secondary light sources on raise the Lumisphere to the Z5 mark position then take a re
54. s ten or more Display returns 0 0 10 1 11 2 12 etc To activate Multiple cumulative mode please set f SEKONIC custom setting no 6 and Item no 1 1 Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jog wheel to select cord multiple flash cumulative mode Ge m l MODE 2 Turn the Jog wheel to set shutter speed When setting shutter speed first check the settings to confirm that thev correspond to the settings available on the camera 3 Connect the Flash svnchro cord to the meter s synchro terminal 4 Press the Measuring button to trigger a flash The measured f stop value at that time will be displayed Each time this is repeated the accumulated f stop value and the number of cumulative flashes is displayed Percentage of flash in total exposure Number of 1 10 f stop cumulative flashes Iso1 Inn ILLI 7114228456 84 wh 16 22 32 45 64 90 mm Set shutter speed Measuredit stop Measured f stop total exposure 1st time 2nd time 3rd time 5 To clear the cumulative value press M CLEAR button 3 or switch to another mode by turning the Jog wheel while pressing the Mode button 24 NOTE 5 Measurement There is danger of electric shock if the meter is handled with wet hands during rain in areas splashed bv water or where there is a lot of moisture Under such conditions it is recommended that you use the meter in the cordless fl
55. sed batteries properly Ifthe LCD does not light check that the battery capacity is sufficient and check that the battery positive and negative terminals are not reversed e The L 758D L 758CINE has a connector for a plug in radio transmitter module Do not remove the connector cover unless you are installing the radio module failure to do so could cause the electronic circuit board to be exposed to damaging static electricity Checking battery capacity When the Power button is ON the battery power indicator on the LCD is displayed iBA Displayed Battery power level is good El Displayed Battery power level is low Have a spare battery ready 4 Blinking Replace battery immediately ZENS Reference s If the LCD screen turns off immediately after the display appears when power is first applied that is an indication that the battery is dead Please promptly replace the battery We recommend you always have a spare battery on hand e A spare battery can be stored in a provided compartment of the L 758DR s case see sticker OPEN END TO BACK e Under our testing condition the battery life is approximately 60 hours with continuous use under normal temperature The battery supplied with this light meter may not be able to meet battery life mentioned above because of undetermined shelf life or storage condition 7 3 4 Before Using Replacing the batterv during measurement or when using the memorv fu
56. sphere becomes soiled wipe it with a soft dry cloth Organic so thinner benzene etc must not be used under any circumstances e Ifthe light meter is used with the Lumisphere retracting ring in a middle position distributed e Do not push the Lumisphere down with your finger or hand Always use the Lumisphere lutions paint 13 4 4 14 Basic Operation Reflected Measurement Mode spot metering This method measures the brightness luminance of the D light reflected from the subject It is useful for distant objects Oy am ae such as landscapes when you cannot go to the position of the subject or for metering subjects that generate light al neon signs etc highly reflective surfaces or translucent subjects stained glass etc 1 Take the measurement by aligning the circle inside the viewfinder with the subject area to be measured 2 The black circle Q in the finder indicates the measure ment range The light receiving angle is 1 degree Display in spot viewfinder lt Diopter Adjustment gt Turn the eyepiece and adjust the diopter so that the circle in the finder is clearly visible when you look into the finder lt Step Up Ring Lens Hood gt optional The step up ring 30 5mm 40 5mm available as an optional accessory makes it possible to mount step up rings and filters This simplifies the setting of exposure without the troublesome correction calculati
57. t of menu selections within the program Cameras selection l CAMERA 1 Light source Measuring method CAMERA 2 m Ambient m Incident CAMERA 3 Flash Reflected Contents of setting ISO sensitivity e Compensation value ISO3 e Clipping point o TIPI Dpnamic range ISO8000 e Dynamic range Clipping point 2 Upto 3 cameras 2 light sources and 2 measuring methods can be selected and set for custom calibration Each camera light source or measuring method is stored recalled and displayed within the light meter s internal software once the data has been transfer to it 3 Data can be entered into each of the setting parameters Compensation Value Dy namic Range and Clipping Point individually or by using the Two Points Input calculator The Two Point Input calculator automatically computes two settings perim eters and sets all values from ISO 3 to ISO 8000 Reference e For detailed information on Sekonic Data Transfer Software please refer to the Software Guide found on the Sekonic Application Software CD ROM included with this product 44 7 Camera Exposure Profiling 2 2 Manual Exposure Profile Input It situations where it is not possible or convenient to use a computer or the Sekonic Data Transfer Software Exposure Profile data can be entered into the L 758DR L 758D or L 758CINE directiv Below is the step bv step
58. t when measurements are made because it is not necessarv to plug and unplug the svnchro cord Cm 7 MS 1896 Grav Card 18 gray card with cover 110mm x 102mm 4 1 4 x 3 1 2 folds to 2 3 4 x 4 3 4 and fits in a shirt pocket It provides accurate exposures regardless of reflected ratio of the subject and surroundings Lens Hood Step Up Ring 30 5mm 40 5mm The step up ring available as an optional accessory makes it possible to mount step rings and filters of other manufacturers This simplifies the setting of exposure without the troublesome correction calculation of PL filters etc L 7 The step up ring can also be used as a Lens hood to protect the spot lens from scratching soiling and avoids lens glare kA which could cause incorrect light measurements etc Exposure Profile Target 52 This is a Gray Scale Test target for Exposure Profiling and meter calibration The size is 260 x 160mm 10 2 x 6 3 One side is nine gray patches including black and white and the other side is an 18 gray card for digital camera white balancing and spot metering 8 Optional Accessories Wireless Flash Radio Triggering module For the L 758D or L 758CINE Electronic flash units and or cameras can de triggered wireless from the L 758 or L 758CINE with optional radio module using PocktWizard Receiver or Trans ceivers connected to them Radio transmitter module 32 channels f 7 RT 32FCC RT
59. ted Spot mode ISO Display see page 8 ISO1 Displays ISO 1 setting EA Displays second ISO setting when ISO 2 button is pressed Flash Analyzing indicator see page 27 VA 0 to 100 in 10 increments percentage of the flash in the total exposure Exposure Calibration Compensation display see page 36 i Exposure compensation appears on the upper side of the main LCD Calibration compensation appears only in the calibration setting mode Digital aperture value Aperture Priority EV Brightness Difference Average function EV display B Appears when Aperture Priority f stop mode is selected see page 17 AEV Appears when using Contrast function see Page 32 A Appears when using Averaging function and Contrast function see page 32 EV Appears when using EV mode see page 18 2 Explanation of the Liquid Crvstal Displav Analog Scale Displavs measured values as icons along the apertures or Latitude EV scale The scale is graduated in full or 1 3 stop increments for measurements Memorized and averaged values are also displav along the scale e Aperture scale upper scale displays in all mode except Aperture priority mode f 0 7 to f 90 in full stops appears in all modes except aperture priority mode L 758 f 0 5 to f 64 in full stops appears in all modes except aperture priority mode L 758CINE e EV scale lower scale displays in all mode except Multiple flash cumulative mode 7 stops from Mid Tone 0 appears in apertur
60. though this meter has an All weather design for evervdav use JIS standard water resistance class 4 do not place it in water or use it underwater This will cause it to malfunction Splashed Do not wash with water To avoid damaging this meter never drop it or subject it to shock Avoid storing it in places with high temperatures or humiditv Avoid excessive temperature changes which could cause internal condensation resulting in malfunction If the temperature of the meter drops to 10 deg C or beyond response of the LCD becomes extremely slow and displays are difficult to read At temperatures between 0 and 10 deg C the LCD will become somewhat slower than normal but this does not hinder usage Also when the temperature exceeds 50 deg C the LCD will turn black and will be hard to read This will return to normal when the temperature returns to normal Do not place the meter in direct sunlight during midsummer or near heaters etc as the temperature of the meter will rise beyond that of the air temperature Be careful when using the meter in hot locations Maintenance Notes 56 If your meter is splashed with water wipe immediately with a soft dry cloth This will cause rust or corrosion Avoid applying excessive force on the rubber seal of the battery compartment cover or attempting to remove it This will cause inundation corrosion or malfunction If the rubber seal s surface is damaged
61. tion effects every mode of the meter If recalibration has been made for specific purpose do not forget to return to original zero settings Reference e The calibration setting is not displayed on the main screen once it is set e You can also set custom setting so that making a plus compensation results in a decreased exposure increasing the value of the aperture or shutter speed value and making a minus compensation results in and increased exposure decreasing the value of the aperture or shutter speed 37 6 8 38 Advanced Functions Filter compensation 8 1 Filter compensation 1 It is possible to compensate for filter factor within a range of 5 0 EV in 1 10 steps The measurement corresponding to the set compensation and can be displayed while pressing ISO2 button Highlight and shadow compensation values can also be enter for quick exposure metering 1 Select setting number 1 and item number 1 in the custom setting mode see page 40 2 Set the desired compensation by turning the Jog wheel while pressing ISO2 button e In case of filter compensation When attaching the filter with 1 0 step exposure factor to the camera set 1 0 in ISO2 indicator by rotating Jog wheel while pressing ISO2 button e In case of highlight measurement compensation When compensating plus 2 steps from highlight measurement set 2 0 in ISO2 indicator by rotating Jog wheel while pressing ISO2 button
62. tter Speed 3 1 758 amp CINE T Aperature A Full step 1 3 step 1 2 step 758 amp CINE JExposure Priority settings TAF T only F only 758 amp CINE EV mode Not available Available Multiple flash mode 6 758 amp CINE cumulative Not available JAvailable Dvnamic range 7 758 amp CINE v tir Three dots Within range Outside range No display Clipping point icons ra First Current Last 8 758 amp CINE Standard value if Mid Jone memorized Measured memorized memorv is not set value value value Weighted Simple 9 758 amp CINE Average mean average averaging l ii 10 758 amp CINE JAuto save on Power off Available Not available 11 758 8 CINE Auto power off time 20 min 10 min 5 min Not available Jog Wheel Function clockwise Decreases Increases l 12 758 amp CINE direction value T or F value T or F Additive Subtractive 13 758 amp CINE Compensation preference Compensation Compensation llluminance or Luminance Selectable Combined 14 2 CINE displa Individual or T F Lux FC Individual only i Play Combined Combined T F FLicd m2 15 CINE __ luminance measurement in i yy Fc LUX FC Not available incident mode 16 cine Luminance measurementin qima FL Jed m2 FL Not available reflected mode 17 3 758 amp CINE Switching Measuring Standard Reverse Auto Switching B Memorv Buttons 1 1 10 stop fract
63. tter speeds allow more available light to reach the film or digital camera sensor and faster shutter speeds reduce the amount of available reaching the film or sensor The settings above are made by adjusting the ambient light by the shutter speed It is also possible to modify the ratio by adjusting the flash light when changing the distance between the flash and the subject or when changing the amount of light of the flash When using this method re measure each time the flash light is adjusted 27 5 Measurement 28 2 6 Wireless Flash Radio Triggering With the Radio Transmitter module plugged into the meters radio socket and a Receiver or Transceiver PocketWizard connected to one or more electronic flash units the meter provides a convenient system that enables one person working alone to measure flash output without the need of a sync cord Pressing the Measuring button simultaneously triggers the flash and measures the flash output simultaneously The L 758DR 758D 758CINE has 32 triggering channels with the RT 32 radio triggering module built in for L 758DR optional for L 758D 758CINE Channels 1 16 provide single triggering while channels 17 32 offer Selective Quad Triggering control Selecting one of the Quad Triggering channels 17 32 provides control of up to four zones of lighting indicated as a Zone letter A B C and D Selecting or deselecting a zone is quick and easy with the Quad Triggering buttons A B C o
64. ue of the aperture or shutter speed 6 Advanced Functions How to use Calibration compensation function Calibration compensation can be made in precise 1 10 step increments in a 1 0 EV It provides the ability to match exposure measurements with meters to meters correct exposure for special requirements adjusts for film or digital cameras etc 1 Set the measurement mode incident light reflected light for the desired compensation You can make calibration compensation independently for both incident and reflected light It is not possible to switch between measurement modes if the setting is not completed 2 To enter the calibration setting of the meter it must first be turned off Press the power button on while holding down the ISO1 and ISO2 buttons simultaneously You can release the power button however please keep pressing both ISO1 and ISO2 buttons the screen will display CAL 0 0 for calibration 3 The calibration setting can be changed by rotating the Jog wheel while pressing and holding down the ISO 1 and ISO 2 buttons simultaneously A range of 1 0 EV in 1 10 step increments is possible for calibration NOTE e When making calibration compensations be sure that it satisfies your needs based on the results of digital camera sensor or film being used While incident and reflected light can be set independently be aware that both ambient light and flash exposure are corrected uniformly e Compensa
65. user C 250 K 12 5 ISO 3 to 8000 in 1 3 steps 80 minutes to 1 8000 seconds in 1 1 2 or 1 3 steps also 1 200 1 400 Cine speeds 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 18 24 25 30 32 36 40 48 50 60 64 72 96 120 128 150 200 240 256 300 360 frames per second at a 180 degree shutter angle Additional Cine speeds to 758CINE 1 10 14 20 75 90 100 125 180 250 375 500 625 750 1000 at a 180 degree shutter angle 30 minutes to 1 1000 second in 1 1 2 or 1 3 steps also 1 75 1 80 1 90 1 100 1 200 1 400 Aperture EV Analog scale Contrast function 9 Technical Data 1 0 5 tof 161 2 in 1 1 2 or 1 3 steps EV 9 9 to EV 46 6 in 1 10 steps F scale FO 7 F90 in 1 3 steps for 758DR 758D FO 5 F64 in 1 3 steps for 758CINE EV scale 7 0EV to 7 0EV in 1 3 steps 9 9 EV in 1 10 steps Shutter angle 758CINE only 1 10 in 1 steps 15 270 in 5 steps plus12 17 22 144 172 Filter compensation 5 0 EV in 1 10 steps Filter factor number compensation 758CINE only 85 n3 n6 n9 A3 A6 A9 Multiple Flash function Exposure compensation Calibration compensation Flash analyzing function Other features All weather feature Memorv function Average function Up to flash cumulated readings only one digit is displayed when the cumulated number is ten or more 9 9 EV in 1 10 steps 1 0 EV in
66. water or moisture may enter and damage the meter If this has happened you must send your meter to the Sekonic Sevice Center in your country When light meter get dirty clean it with soft dry cloth Never use organic cleaners like thinner or benzene FCC 8 IC compliance information Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant To Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determine by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of t
67. wn the Mode button and turn the Jog wheel to select the desired mode The mode switching sequence is shown in the chart below L l ATI Shutter Speed Prioritv mode Wireless Multiple Flash ki Available light 7 Radio Triggering mode 1 Seepagels L i seepage28 with Radio transmitter module Aperture Priority mode Available light 1 See page 17 with Radio transmitter module Wireless Flash Radio She Seesaw a 6 2 l Triggering mode t See page 28 i EV mode Available light See page 18 Mee Sede A a A Wireless Flash channel tn hers si Setting mode ransmitter module LUX FO See page 28 1 FL cd m CINE only 1 F O SSIS rat te site idieSinba gh 4 Cord Multiple Flash 1 Cumulative mode i i See page 24 Auto Reset Cordless Flash mode 1 See page 22 Cordless Multiple Flash Cord Flash mode Cumulative mode See page 21 See page 25 2 Modes enclosed in dotted lines can only be selected with custom setting Seepage 40 00 TT 3 Modes enclosed in lines can only be selected with L 758DR For L 758D and L 758CINE they can be selected when Optional Radio Transmitter Module is installed See page 28 4 In addition to exposure reading L 758CINE displays FC or LUX in incident light mode and FL or cd m in reflected light mode See page 34 Reference Available light is continuous light like

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