Sekonic L-758 Manuel de service

DIGITALMASTERL-758DRL-758DL-758  Operating Manual

-4-In setting : Flash analyzing : Luminance : / (Only L-758CINE)Display in viewfinder2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal DisplayMeasurin

-5-HSILGNEShutter priority indicator, shutter speed display for still photography or frames per second (f/s) forcinematographyAppears when Shutter Pri

-6-⑭ Shutter angle (L-758CINE)Appears when shutter angle is set to a value other than 180 degrees (see page 19)⑮ Illuminance mark / Luminance mark (L-

-7-Reference: • If the LCD screen turns off immediately after the display appears when power is firstapplied, that is an indication that the battery i

-8-5. Auto Power Off function1. To conserve battery power, the meter will turn off about twenty minutes after last use.2. Whether the Auto Power Savin

-9-8. Jog Wheel Lock or Lock Off 1. Hold down the Mode button ⑩ and ISO1 button ⑪and “LOC” will appear to indicate that the Jog Wheel islocked. The la

-10-9. Setting the Measuring and Memory button configurationIn the custom settings mode (refer to P44), the Measuringbutton and the Memory button can

-11-4. Basic Operation1. Incident or reflected spot measuring1. To set for either incident or reflected light operation, turn the Incident / Reflecte

-12-2. Setting measuring mode1. Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jog wheel toselect the desired mode. The mode switching sequence isshown in t

-13-3. Incident Measurement ModeIncident light measuring is the measurement method thatemploys either the Lumisphere or Lumidisc functions.Measurement

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-14-4. Basic Operation4. Reflected Measurement Mode (spot metering)This method measures the brightness (luminance) of thelight reflected from the sub

-15-5. Measurement1. Measuring ambient lightIn this measurement mode, we have the choice of shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode orEV mode.

-16- • “E.u” (Exposure under) or “E.o” (Exposure over) appears when the combination of shutterspeed and aperture is outside the display range.☆ When E

-17-1-2 Aperture Priority mode1. Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jog wheel toselect aperture priority mode .2. Turn the Jog wheel to set t

-18-1-3 EV mode1. To activate EV mode, please set Custom settingno.5 and Item no.1. (See page 44)2. Hold down the Mode button and turn the Jogwheel

-19-1-4 Cinematography1. Hold down the Mode button ⑩ and turn the Jog wheel⑤ to select ambient light shutter speed priority mode.2. Turn the Jog wheel

-20-4. Setting the shutter angle (L-758CINE only).It is possible to set the shutter angle by turning the Jog wheel while pressing Modebutton and ISO

-21-2. Measuring electronic flashThis method of measurement can be done in the following modes; with cord, without cord, andWireless flash radio trigg

-22-Reference:• It is possible to switch the shutter speed between full, 1/2 and 1/3 stops by custom setting(See page 44).• The shutter speed can be s

-23-3. When the Measuring button is pressed, themode mark will blink and the meter is ready tomeasure. The ready to measure mode will continuefor ap

ENGLISHSafety PrecautionsBefore using your light meter, please read this “Safety Precautions” carefully anduse it properly.Indicates hazard or unsafe

-24-2-3 Cord multiple flash (cumulative) modeThese measurements are used when the light generated by the flash is inadequate for properexposure. The r

-25-NOTE:• The flash unit may flash when you connect the Synchro cord or operate the Power button.• When firing a flash to take measurements, check th

-26-2. When the light from the flash is received, the measured value (f stop) is displayed. Eachtime this is repeated, the accumulated value for the a

-27-2-5 Flash analyzing functionWhen measuring flash light, the shutter speed and F stop value (combining ambient light andflash light: total amount o

-28-2-6 Wireless Flash Radio Triggering modeSekonic offers the accessory RT-32CTL Radio Transmitter, purchased separately, whichenables wireless trigg

-29-↔ Each assigned button enables to setQuad-triggering zone directly.RAELC.M1 OSI MID.TONEISO 2”d“”A“ “c”“b”4. Press one of the buttons on meter fac

-30-The RT-32CTL transmitter is built into the Sekonic L-758DR. The RT-32CTL transmitter triggering channels. The CE version of meters have 3 Control

- 31-↔ Each assigned button enables to setQuad-triggering zone directly.1 OSI MID.TONEISO 2”A“ “c”“b”4.CAUTION:• To prevent damage due to static elect

- 32 -5. Measurement 1. If either “Std” or “Ctl” Channel is set, the set Channel and Zone(s) appear. S = Standard ChannelStandard Channel and

-33-NOTE:• The Wireless flash triggering system may be used only in countries where a permit for thecontrol frequency has been issued by the governmen

Table of ContentsSafety PrecautionsTable of Contents1. Parts Designation ...

-34-NOTE:5. MeasurementReference:•Refer to the radio Receiver or Transceiver instruction manual for the recommended operatingmethod.•Maximum distance

-35-6. Advanced Functions1. Memory functionThis meter can store up to nine measured values in memory for incident light and reflected lightsimultaneo

-36-2. Averaging functionThis function displays the average of up to nine of the values in memory.1. Press the Measuring button and take a meas-ureme

-37-2. Turn any secondary light source off. Point theLumisphere toward the main light source, from theposition of the subject and take a measur

-38-6. Advanced Functions4. How to use an incident illuminance (LUX or FC) meter (L-758DR/758D)1. Turn the Lumisphere retracting ring to lower it to

-39-5. How to use a reflected luminance (cd/m2 or FL) meter (L-758DR/758D)1. Make sure that any compensation is canceled (Exposure/Calibration compens

-40-6. How to use the Exposure compensation functionExposure compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/- 9.9 EV range. Exposurec

-41-6. Advanced Functions7. How to use Calibration compensation functionCalibration compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/-

-42-6. Advanced Functions8. Filter compensation8-1 Filter compensation (1)It is possible to compensate for filter factor within a range of ±5.0 EV in

-43-8-2 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

HSILGNE2-3 Cord multiple flash (cumulative) mode ... 242-4 Cordless multiple flash (cumulative) mo

-44-*1 1/10 stop fractions are displayed in full, 1/2 and 1/3 step increments.*2 Individual: LUX, FC, cd/m2or FLCompound: LUX+T+F, FC+T+F, cd/m2+T+F o

-45-1. To enter the custom setting mode, the meter must first be turned off. Press Mode button andturn the power on.2. In the custom setting mode, ‘C

-46-7. Camera Exposure Profiling1. Calibration testing for exposure profilingA camera exposure profile plays two main roles.[1] It can be used to dis

-47-HSILGNE7. Camera Exposure ProfilingIt is necessary to test the cameras sensitivity, measure the actual dynamic range and know theclipping points

-48-7. Camera Exposure Profiling2. How to set the Camera Exposure ProfilingThere are two ways to input the result of the test target data into the li

-49-HSILGNE7. Camera Exposure Profiling2-2 Manual Input of Exposure ProfileIt situations where it is not possible or convenient to use a computer or

-50-7. Camera Exposure Profiling7) Setting compensation valueRotate the Jog wheel while holding down ISO1button and ISO2 button simultaneously.Comp

-51-HSILGNE7. Camera Exposure Profiling11) Setting Dynamic range (+)Rotate the Jog wheel while pressing ISO2 but-ton . Dynamic range can be set from

-52-7. Camera Exposure Profiling3. How to use Camera Exposure Profiling3-1 Selecting Camera Exposure ProfilingPreset Camera Exposure Profiles (Camera

-53-HSILGNE2) The EV scale displays Clipping points(+/-),Dy-namic range(+/-)and Mid. Tone with a triangle" "icon.3) Measured value excee

10.Care and Maintenance ... 59FCC & IC compliance information .

-54-2) By measuring and memorizing the highlights and/or shadows in a subject with spotmetering, it is possible to determine numerically whether the m

-55-HSILGNE4) Setting Mid.Tone Value from Memorized ValuesAfter storing some measurements in memory, it is possible to set Mid-Tone value frommemorize

-56-Synchro cord• This is a five-meter long cord with three plugs. An exposuremeter, a camera, and a flash can all be connected at thesame time. Thi

-57-8. Optional AccessoriesRadio transmitter (For the L-758D or L-758CINE. )• Electronic flash units and/or cameras can be triggered wirelessly from

-58-1 htiw deppiuqe retem erusopxe latigiD:epyT · ° spot viewfinder for ambientand flash light · Light receiving method : Incident light and reflecte

-59-Aperture : f/0.5 to f/161.2 (in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 steps))spets 01/1 ni( 6.64 VE ot 9.9- VE:VEAnalog scale : F-scale F0.7 – F90 (in 1/3 steps), (for 75

-60-NOTE:• Although this meter has an All-weather design for everyday use (JIS standard waterresistance class 4), do not place it in water or use it u

-61-・ Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user's authority to oper

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-1-HSILGNE1. Parts DesignationFlash Synchro terminalLumisphereAverage / Δ EV (Brightness Difference) buttonJog WheelISO 2 button (“B” in radio

-2-2. Supplied Accessories−30 CD-ROM for Software (Data Transfer Software, USB driver, Operating manual and Software guide)31 Sticker fo

-3-HSILGNE2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)Auto Electro-Luminescent Display (EL) • In low light (EV 6 or less), a green backlight w