Sekonic Digi master l-718 User manual

SEKONIC

DIGI MASTER

L-

718

Operating Instructions

SEKONIC

DIGI MASTER

L-

718

Operating Instructions

Contents

Parts Designations ..........................,

Liquid Crystal Display

...

.................

..

Mode Selection and Operation

Reference Table

....

..

...........................

..

Accessories

1. Lumisphare .................

..

2. Lumidisc .

3. Reflected-light filter .

4. Viewfinder 5° (sold separately)

5. Synchro cord (sold separately)

Preparing the Meter

for Operation

1. Insert the batteri

es

.................

..

2. Checking the batteries .............

..

3. Selecting measuring mode

4. Setting

ISO

sensitivity . . ...............

..

5. Setting shutter speed

..

...........

..

6. Display lighting . ...............

7. Running-lock for continuous

reading ...............

Wireless (cordless) Measurement

using Electronic Flash Unit .

Wired Measurement using Flash

Unit with Synchro Cord ................

...

..

Cumulative Measurement using

Electronic Flash Unit

Ambient Light Measurement

Memory Display Function

Post-Measurement Calculation

..

Contrast Metering for Lighting

Balance .......

....

..

..............

..

Illuminance (Lux) Measurement .

Adjusting the Balance of the Meter .

Care of the Meter ....................

..

Specifications ..............

..

...

..

2

4

6

8

9

10

11

13

14

15

16

17

18

20

22

24

25

26

27

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Contents

Parts Designations ..........................,

Liquid Crystal Display

...

.................

..

Mode Selection and Operation

Reference Table

....

..

...........................

..

Accessories

1. Lumisphare .................

..

2. Lumidisc .

3. Reflected-light filter .

4. Viewfinder 5° (sold separately)

5. Synchro cord (sold separately)

Preparing the Meter

for Operation

1. Insert the batteri

es

.................

..

2. Checking the batteries .............

..

3. Selecting measuring mode

4. Setting

ISO

sensitivity . . ...............

..

5. Setting shutter speed

..

...........

..

6. Display lighting . ...............

7. Running-lock for continuous

reading ...............

Wireless (cordless) Measurement

using Electronic Flash Unit .

Wired Measurement using Flash

Unit with Synchro Cord ................

...

..

Cumulative Measurement using

Electronic Flash Unit

Ambient Light Measurement

Memory Display Function

Post-Measurement Calculation

..

Contrast Metering for Lighting

Balance .......

....

..

..............

..

Illuminance (Lux) Measurement .

Adjusting the Balance of the Meter .

Care of the Meter ....................

..

Specifications ..............

..

...

..

2

4

6

8

9

10

11

13

14

15

16

17

18

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22

24

25

26

27

28

2

Parts Designations

Lumisphare (interchangeable with

Lumidisc and Reflected Light Filter)

Swivel head

---

--~

Holder for swivel head

Setting mark

for

Lumlsphare

--

-+--H------=::

",..==

~

--

Measuring

swi

tch -

------H------,

-----------

r--l==;.!..;.IIt

Power

swi

t

ch

--

-----ilit=--

---

....

=~:::=lLJ]a

Liquid crystal display

----~H--+-

~

UP

I

DOW

N

key

--

----tt-fl;;;;;!::~:!:!::::!::::!:~~~~~T__Hr-t

Mode selection

key

-

----

--tt

-

t---:::~:--~

ISO

key

-~;,..:,,;

......

.....--

......

Memory-off

key

-

-----7±~t-~~~

_

Memory

key

--------4"""""++----H

~

FIT selection

key

-------lE"'l+I+-

-Q::J

F/EV selection

key

MUl

t

i-measuremenll

t

~k:e~y-=

===~~t]~~~~~~~

~(

Display-light

key

-

Slide cover

Synchro terminal

2

Parts Designations

Lumisphare (interchangeable with

Lumidisc and Reflected Light Filter)

Swivel head

---

--~

Holder for swivel head

Setting mark

for

Lumlsphare

--

-+--H------=::

",..==

~

--

Measuring

swi

tch -

------H------,

-----------

r--l==;.!..;.IIt

Power

swi

t

ch

--

-----ilit=--

---

....

=~:::=lLJ]a

Liquid crystal display

----~H--+-

~

UP

I

DOW

N

key

--

----tt-fl;;;;;!::~:!:!::::!::::!:~~~~~T__Hr-t

Mode selection

key

-

----

--tt

-

t---:::~:--~

ISO

key

-~;,..:,,;

......

.....--

......

Memory-off

key

-

-----7±~t-~~~

_

Memory

key

--------4"""""++----H

~

FIT selection

key

-------lE"'l+I+-

-Q::J

F/EV selection

key

MUl

t

i-measuremenll

t

~k:e~y-=

===~~t]~~~~~~~

~(

Display-light

key

-

Slide cover

Synchro terminal

'"

l

~"

22

Lumidisc

,

'CI'

~

c===:::::;

~

v

J

Tripod thread

Battery chamber

J Carrying strap eyelet

23

Reflected-Light Filter

~~\i~

v,~

Synchro cord, 5m length

(sold separately)

3

'"

l

~"

22

Lumidisc

,

'CI'

~

c===:::::;

~

v

J

Tripod thread

Battery chamber

J Carrying strap eyelet

23

Reflected-Light Filter

~~\i~

v,~

Synchro cord, 5m length

(sold separately)

3

4

Liquid Crystal Display

(1)

b.c

. mark (battery check)

is

displayed when

the

meter

is

switched

on

.

(2)

Digital value

of

the

measured

F-stop or

EV

is

shown

(f

/1 -

1190

or

EV(

-1)

-

EV25)

, when

the

meter

is

used

in

T-priority

mode.

(3)

F-stop value

is

set

in

F-priority

mode

for

ambient light

measurement.

(4)

E.u

. (underexposure) or E.o.

(overexposure) mark

is

displayed when

the

measuring

range

is

exceeded.

By

pressing

F/EV

key

, the indicated

symbol

is

converted from F

to

EV

,

and vice versa. When

the

meter

is

used

in

the

flash mode, only F

mark

is

displayed.

When

the

meter

is

used

in

T-priority

mode,

(1)

F-stop number

is

also displayed

in

bar-dot symbols

at

1/2

F-stop

increments.

(2)

The measured F-stop values

are

indicated

in

bar dot symbol

by

pressing the memory

key

after each measurement. The

number

of

memorized values

is

limited upto 2.

(3)

J (underexposure) or 0

(overexposure) mark appears

when

the

measuring range

is

exceeded.

Any of

the

following symbols

is

displayed depending

on

the

mode

selection.

D for wireless (cordless)

measurement

for

flash

light

Dc

for

wired measurement

for

flash light

C

for

ci

ne

mode

In

case of ambient light

measurement (excepting cine

mode),

no

symbol mark

is

indicated.

••••••••••••

1

1.4

2

2.8

4 5.6 E

4

Liquid Crystal Display

(1)

b.c

. mark (battery check)

is

displayed when

the

meter

is

switched

on

.

(2)

Digital value

of

the

measured

F-stop or

EV

is

shown

(f

/1 -

1190

or

EV(

-1)

-

EV25)

, when

the

meter

is

used

in

T-priority

mode.

(3)

F-stop value

is

set

in

F-priority

mode

for

ambient light

measurement.

(4)

E.u

. (underexposure) or E.o.

(overexposure) mark

is

displayed when

the

measuring

range

is

exceeded.

By

pressing

F/EV

key

, the indicated

symbol

is

converted from F

to

EV

,

and vice versa. When

the

meter

is

used

in

the

flash mode, only F

mark

is

displayed.

When

the

meter

is

used

in

T-priority

mode,

(1)

F-stop number

is

also displayed

in

bar-dot symbols

at

1/2

F-stop

increments.

(2)

The measured F-stop values

are

indicated

in

bar dot symbol

by

pressing the memory

key

after each measurement. The

number

of

memorized values

is

limited upto 2.

(3)

J (underexposure) or 0

(overexposure) mark appears

when

the

measuring range

is

exceeded.

Any of

the

following symbols

is

displayed depending

on

the

mode

selection.

D for wireless (cordless)

measurement

for

flash

light

Dc

for

wired measurement

for

flash light

C

for

ci

ne

mode

In

case of ambient light

measurement (excepting cine

mode),

no

symbol mark

is

indicated.

••••••••••••

1

1.4

2

2.8

4 5.6 E

This

display comes into operation

when the multi-measurement

key

is

pressed

in

both modes

of

wireless

and wired measurement for flash

light. The number

of

cumula

ti

ve

flashes

is

limited upto

9.

If

it

exceeds

9,

the E mark (error)

is

indica

ted.

150;;';;'00

LI LI

~

m S

Display for film speed moves

through a range

of

ISO

3 -

ISO

8000 by pressing either

UP

or

DOWN

key

while holding the

ISO

key

depressed.

CI

rID

""

,,,, -,

"-

.....

•

Ll

""r----------

~

•

• • • • • • • •

••

~~

I

'"

(1)

Digital value of the measured

shutter speed

is

shown

in

this

16

22

32

45

64 90

0

~

display (30min. -1/8000sec.),

when the meter

is

used

in

~

F-priority mode.

(2)

Shutter speed

is

set

in

T-priority

mode;

(1)

Battery capacity

is

shown when

the meter

is

switched on.

(2)

Bar symbols indicate the

fractions

of

F-stop

or

EV

value.

for flash

light:

1sec.

-1/500sec.

for ambient

light:

30min. -1/8000sec.

for cine scale .

6fps. -128fps.

5

This

display comes into operation

when the multi-measurement

key

is

pressed

in

both modes

of

wireless

and wired measurement for flash

light. The number

of

cumula

ti

ve

flashes

is

limited upto

9.

If

it

exceeds

9,

the E mark (error)

is

indica

ted.

150;;';;'00

LI LI

~

m S

Display for film speed moves

through a range

of

ISO

3 -

ISO

8000 by pressing either

UP

or

DOWN

key

while holding the

ISO

key

depressed.

CI

rID

""

,,,, -,

"-

.....

•

Ll

""r----------

~

•

• • • • • • • •

••

~~

I

'"

(1)

Digital value of the measured

shutter speed

is

shown

in

this

16

22

32

45

64 90

0

~

display (30min. -1/8000sec.),

when the meter

is

used

in

~

F-priority mode.

(2)

Shutter speed

is

set

in

T-priority

mode;

(1)

Battery capacity

is

shown when

the meter

is

switched on.

(2)

Bar symbols indicate the

fractions

of

F-stop

or

EV

value.

for flash

light:

1sec.

-1/500sec.

for ambient

light:

30min. -1/8000sec.

for cine scale .

6fps. -128fps.

5

6

Mode Selection and Operation Reference

Table

<Measurement

method

>

Incident light

Reflected light

<

Light

s

ensor

attachments>

Lumisphare

Lumidisc

Reflected-light filter

Viewfinder

<

Li

ght

to

be

measu

r

ed

>

Electronic flash light

Flash bulb

Ambient light

~y

Ambient light

Key

operation No symbol display & cine mode

Power switch

ON

b.c.

and dot symbol marks are displayed

fe

Slide MODE selection

key

~

Mode displa

Press UP(

.a.

) or DOWN(T )

key

while depressing

ISO

key

T-priority : shutter speed or cine scale

is

set

Press UP(

.a.

) or DOWN(T )

key

(30min. - 1/8000sec. or 8fps. -128fps.)

F-priority : F-stop value

is

set

(1/1

-

f/90)

When switching from T

to

F,

f/5

.6

is

automaticall)

Press

FIT

selection

key

When switching from F

to

T,

125

(1/125sec

.)

is

automatically displayed

Press

F/EV

selection

key

Measurement for

EV

value

is

acceptable ,(only

il

light mode)

Press Multi-measurement

key

-

Press Measuring switch Measured value

is

displayed (running-lock functio

continuous reading

is

built

in)

Press Memory

key

The measured F-stop values (upto 2 times)

are

indicated

in

bar dot symbol(only

in

T-priority mod

Press Memory-off

key

Press Display-light

key

Display illumination ligh'

6

Mode Selection and Operation Reference

Table

<Measurement

method

>

Incident light

Reflected light

<

Light

s

ensor

attachments>

Lumisphare

Lumidisc

Reflected-light filter

Viewfinder

<

Li

ght

to

be

measu

r

ed

>

Electronic flash light

Flash bulb

Ambient light

~y

Ambient light

Key

operation No symbol display & cine mode

Power switch

ON

b.c.

and dot symbol marks are displayed

fe

Slide MODE selection

key

~

Mode displa

Press UP(

.a.

) or DOWN(T )

key

while depressing

ISO

key

T-priority : shutter speed or cine scale

is

set

Press UP(

.a.

) or DOWN(T )

key

(30min. - 1/8000sec. or 8fps. -128fps.)

F-priority : F-stop value

is

set

(1/1

-

f/90)

When switching from T

to

F,

f/5

.6

is

automaticall)

Press

FIT

selection

key

When switching from F

to

T,

125

(1/125sec

.)

is

automatically displayed

Press

F/EV

selection

key

Measurement for

EV

value

is

acceptable ,(only

il

light mode)

Press Multi-measurement

key

-

Press Measuring switch Measured value

is

displayed (running-lock functio

continuous reading

is

built

in)

Press Memory

key

The measured F-stop values (upto 2 times)

are

indicated

in

bar dot symbol(only

in

T-priority mod

Press Memory-off

key

Press Display-light

key

Display illumination ligh'

<

Mode

>

Cumulative measurement (wireless)

Cumulati

ve

measurement

[---------1

Cumulative measurement (wired)

1-----

--~----__f

W

i

re

less

(cordless) measurement

L....

___

~

~---l

----~==

I

Memory

'--------'

r--

L.

__

.:.....J Wireq measurement

,

T-priority Measurement for F-stop value

F-prtortty

[----------1

Measurement for shutter speed

~

------~-~

~--------------------11

Measurement for

EV

value

Flash

light

Wired measure I Wireless (cordless) measurement

Jout

0.5sec.

to

indicate the battery

level

, and automatically changed

to

mode display

changed corresponding

to

the

key

position

~

'

~

Fi

lm

speed is

set

(ISO

3 -

ISO

8000)

Shutter speed

is

set

(1

sec.

- 1/500sec.)

isplayed -

mbient -

Cumulative measurement

for

flash light

is

acceptable

Ir

Flash

the

connected electronic flash I 0 mark starts blinking (showing

unit and measure

its

light "ready for measurement")

The

measured F

-s

top

va

lue

s (upto 2 times)

are

indicated

in

bar dot symbol (only

in

single measurement mode)

Memory function

is

released

p whi

le

the

key

is

depressed (only when the power switch

is

ON)

7

<

Mode

>

Cumulative measurement (wireless)

Cumulati

ve

measurement

[---------1

Cumulative measurement (wired)

1-----

--~----__f

W

i

re

less

(cordless) measurement

L....

___

~

~---l

----~==

I

Memory

'--------'

r--

L.

__

.:.....J Wireq measurement

,

T-priority Measurement for F-stop value

F-prtortty

[----------1

Measurement for shutter speed

~

------~-~

~--------------------11

Measurement for

EV

value

Flash

light

Wired measure I Wireless (cordless) measurement

Jout

0.5sec.

to

indicate the battery

level

, and automatically changed

to

mode display

changed corresponding

to

the

key

position

~

'

~

Fi

lm

speed is

set

(ISO

3 -

ISO

8000)

Shutter speed

is

set

(1

sec.

- 1/500sec.)

isplayed -

mbient -

Cumulative measurement

for

flash light

is

acceptable

Ir

Flash

the

connected electronic flash I 0 mark starts blinking (showing

unit and measure

its

light "ready for measurement")

The

measured F

-s

top

va

lue

s (upto 2 times)

are

indicated

in

bar dot symbol (only

in

single measurement mode)

Memory function

is

released

p whi

le

the

key

is

depressed (only when the power switch

is

ON)

7

8

Accessories

1.

Lumisphare

Use

Lumisphare when

you

wish

to

measure incident light

for

portraits and

three-dimensional subjects.

Match

the

red

dot

on

the Lumisphare

frame

to

the

setting mark

on

the

swivel

head. Gently rotate the sphare

clockwise until

it

clicks securely into

place.

To

remove, rotate

the

sphare

counter-clockwise.

Point

the

Lumisphare accurately toward

the

camera from

the

subject position.

Swivel head

is

rotatable

270

0

horizontally and 900 upward.

2.

Lumidisc

Use

Lumidisc when

you

wish

to

measure lighting contrast and lux

as

well

as

the

exposure of single-

dimensional subjects.

Same

as

for

the

Lumisphare.

Hold

the

meter

at

the subject position

and point

the

Lumidisc accurately

toward

the

light source. When

measuring

the

exposure of two;

dimensional subjects, point the Lumidisc

toward

the

camera from the subject

position.

o

8

Accessories

1.

Lumisphare

Use

Lumisphare when

you

wish

to

measure incident light

for

portraits and

three-dimensional subjects.

Match

the

red

dot

on

the Lumisphare

frame

to

the

setting mark

on

the

swivel

head. Gently rotate the sphare

clockwise until

it

clicks securely into

place.

To

remove, rotate

the

sphare

counter-clockwise.

Point

the

Lumisphare accurately toward

the

camera from

the

subject position.

Swivel head

is

rotatable

270

0

horizontally and 900 upward.

2.

Lumidisc

Use

Lumidisc when

you

wish

to

measure lighting contrast and lux

as

well

as

the

exposure of single-

dimensional subjects.

Same

as

for

the

Lumisphare.

Hold

the

meter

at

the subject position

and point

the

Lumidisc accurately

toward

the

light source. When

measuring

the

exposure of two;

dimensional subjects, point the Lumidisc

toward

the

camera from the subject

position.

o

3.

Reflected-light filter

Use

Reflected-light filter when

you

wish

to

measure the reflected light

(brightness) of subject.

Use

it

to

calculate

the

relative brightness ratio

(illumination contrast of subject)

for

adjusting lighting balance, or when

it

is

difficult

to

take

incident light

measurement.

Same

as

for

the Lumisphare.

Point

t

he

reflected-light filter accurately

toward

the

subject. When

you

wish

to

measure some part of

the

subject, do

so

as

close

to

the

subject

as

possible.

4. Viewfinder 5°

(sold separately)

Use

Viewfinder

in

t

he

same

way

as

the

reflected-light filter

to

measure reflected

light.

With

a light acceptance angle of

5°

you

can make a spot measurement

of

distant subjects.

5. Synchro cord

(sold separately)

Synchro cord connects

the

meter

to

the

flash

unit

for

measuring

flash

light

in

wired measurement mode. Synchro

cord,S

meters length,

has

3 plugs

so

that

it

can simultaneously synchronize

the

meter with

the

flash

unit and

the

camera. The terminal

on

the meter

has

a locking mechanism

to

ensure a

secure connection.

To

disconnect the

cord, simply pull the ring attachment

toward

you

to

re

l

ease

the

locking

mechanism.

co

Flash

Camera

9

3.

Reflected-light filter

Use

Reflected-light filter when

you

wish

to

measure the reflected light

(brightness) of subject.

Use

it

to

calculate

the

relative brightness ratio

(illumination contrast of subject)

for

adjusting lighting balance, or when

it

is

difficult

to

take

incident light

measurement.

Same

as

for

the Lumisphare.

Point

t

he

reflected-light filter accurately

toward

the

subject. When

you

wish

to

measure some part of

the

subject, do

so

as

close

to

the

subject

as

possible.

4. Viewfinder 5°

(sold separately)

Use

Viewfinder

in

t

he

same

way

as

the

reflected-light filter

to

measure reflected

light.

With

a light acceptance angle of

5°

you

can make a spot measurement

of

distant subjects.

5. Synchro cord

(sold separately)

Synchro cord connects

the

meter

to

the

flash

unit

for

measuring

flash

light

in

wired measurement mode. Synchro

cord,S

meters length,

has

3 plugs

so

that

it

can simultaneously synchronize

the

meter with

the

flash

unit and

the

camera. The terminal

on

the meter

has

a locking mechanism

to

ensure a

secure connection.

To

disconnect the

cord, simply pull the ring attachment

toward

you

to

re

l

ease

the

locking

mechanism.

co

Flash

Camera

9

10

Preparing the Meter for Operation

1.

In

sert the batte

ri

es

DIGI

MASTER

requires 2 pcs.

of

AA

size

pen-light battery

(1.5V

x

2)

.

(1)

Open

the

battery chamber cover

by

sliding it

in

the

direction

of

arrow.

(2)

Insert

the

batteries carefully aligning

(+)

and

(-)

polarit

ies

as

indicated

inside the chamber.

(3)

Replace the cover

by

sliding

it

and

inserting

its

notch

into

the

slot

of

the

meter.

<

NO

TE>

• After changing the batteries, please

switch the meter

ON

once, and then

OFF.

It

prevents

the

unexpected

battery consumption that

may

occur

depending

on

t

he

status of electric

circuit of

the

meter.

• When not using

the

meter.

for

a

week or more, remove

the

batteries

from

the

meter.

It

prevents any

internal damage arising from battery

leakage.

2. Checking the batteries

Check

the

battery capacity before using

the

meter.

A weak battery does not

assure t

he

correct light readings.

(1)

Slide t

he

power switch

to

ON

position. Then

b.c.

and dot .symbol

marks

are

displayed for about

O.5sec

.

to

indicate

the

battery

level

(Fig.

1)

.

If

the

ba

tt

ery

is

too weak to

give a correct light reading, the

b.c

.

mark flashes.

(2)

After checking (for about

O.5sec

.

),

the display

is

automatically changed

to

the

measuring mode (Fig. 2).

If

you

wish

to

keep the

b.c

. and dot

marks indicating, switch the meter

ON

while depressing

ISO

key.

The

marks keep indicating until

you

stop

depressing

the

ISO

key

.

1 1.4 2 2.8

~

1 16 22

32

45

64

90

(Fig.

1)

0 ISO

100

(I

n H

125

u .

--

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64 90

(Fig. 2)

10

Preparing the Meter for Operation

1.

In

sert the batte

ri

es

DIGI

MASTER

requires 2 pcs.

of

AA

size

pen-light battery

(1.5V

x

2)

.

(1)

Open

the

battery chamber cover

by

sliding it

in

the

direction

of

arrow.

(2)

Insert

the

batteries carefully aligning

(+)

and

(-)

polarit

ies

as

indicated

inside the chamber.

(3)

Replace the cover

by

sliding

it

and

inserting

its

notch

into

the

slot

of

the

meter.

<

NO

TE>

• After changing the batteries, please

switch the meter

ON

once, and then

OFF.

It

prevents

the

unexpected

battery consumption that

may

occur

depending

on

t

he

status of electric

circuit of

the

meter.

• When not using

the

meter.

for

a

week or more, remove

the

batteries

from

the

meter.

It

prevents any

internal damage arising from battery

leakage.

2. Checking the batteries

Check

the

battery capacity before using

the

meter.

A weak battery does not

assure t

he

correct light readings.

(1)

Slide t

he

power switch

to

ON

position. Then

b.c.

and dot .symbol

marks

are

displayed for about

O.5sec

.

to

indicate

the

battery

level

(Fig.

1)

.

If

the

ba

tt

ery

is

too weak to

give a correct light reading, the

b.c

.

mark flashes.

(2)

After checking (for about

O.5sec

.

),

the display

is

automatically changed

to

the

measuring mode (Fig. 2).

If

you

wish

to

keep the

b.c

. and dot

marks indicating, switch the meter

ON

while depressing

ISO

key.

The

marks keep indicating until

you

stop

depressing

the

ISO

key

.

1 1.4 2 2.8

~

1 16 22

32

45

64

90

(Fig.

1)

0 ISO

100

(I

n H

125

u .

--

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64 90

(Fig. 2)

(3)

DIGI

MASTER

is

equipped with

au

to

shutt·off function. If you leave the

me

ter inact

ive

for about 5 minutes,

the power

is

au

tomatical

ly

switched

off.

If

you

wi

sh

to use the meter

agai

n,

sl

ide the power switch back

to

O

FF

posit

ion

once and then

swi

t

ch

th

e meter

on

again.

3. Selecting measuring mode

(1)

Power

on and slide the mode

select

ion

key

to

the position you

wish

to

use;

wireless (cordl

ess)

measurement

for fl

ash

light J '

wired measurement for flash

light Ie ,

or

ambient light measurement

-¢-

(2)

In the flash measurement mode

( J or Ie ), the single fl

ash

measurement or the cumulative flash

measurement can

be

se

lect

ed

by

pressing the multi·measurement

key

(Fig's. 3 and 4 or Fig

's.

5 and 6).

(D)

ISO

,na

IU

iii

n

ij

125

u ·

--

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5 .6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 3)

(D)

eM

0) I

So:aa

iii

n

ij

125

u ·

- -

1 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8

11

16

22

32

4 5

64

90

.....--..

(Fig. 4)

(Dc)

ISO

,na

IU

iii

-

ij

n

125

u ·

--

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5 .6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

.....--..

(F

ig. 5)

(DC)

eM

0)

I

SO

,na

IU

II

n

ij

125

u --

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 6)

11

(3)

DIGI

MASTER

is

equipped with

au

to

shutt·off function. If you leave the

me

ter inact

ive

for about 5 minutes,

the power

is

au

tomatical

ly

switched

off.

If

you

wi

sh

to use the meter

agai

n,

sl

ide the power switch back

to

O

FF

posit

ion

once and then

swi

t

ch

th

e meter

on

again.

3. Selecting measuring mode

(1)

Power

on and slide the mode

select

ion

key

to

the position you

wish

to

use;

wireless (cordl

ess)

measurement

for fl

ash

light J '

wired measurement for flash

light Ie ,

or

ambient light measurement

-¢-

(2)

In the flash measurement mode

( J or Ie ), the single fl

ash

measurement or the cumulative flash

measurement can

be

se

lect

ed

by

pressing the multi·measurement

key

(Fig's. 3 and 4 or Fig

's.

5 and 6).

(D)

ISO

,na

IU

iii

n

ij

125

u ·

--

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5 .6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 3)

(D)

eM

0) I

So:aa

iii

n

ij

125

u ·

- -

1 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8

11

16

22

32

4 5

64

90

.....--..

(Fig. 4)

(Dc)

ISO

,na

IU

iii

-

ij

n

125

u ·

--

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5 .6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

.....--..

(F

ig. 5)

(DC)

eM

0)

I

SO

,na

IU

II

n

ij

125

u --

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 6)

11

12

(3)

In

the ambient light mode,

(a)

T-priority measurement or

F-priority measurement can be

selected by pressing the FIT

selection

key

(Fig. 7).

(b)

EV

measurement can be selected

by pressing the

F/EV

selection

key

in

the F·priority mode (Fig. 8).

IiI n

U

I

SO

,no

IU

, , 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 " , 6

22

32

45

64

90

On

u

ISO

,no

IU

, , 4 2 2 8 4 5.6 8 "

'6

22

J2

45

64

90

(Fig.

7)

I

SO

InO

IU

~5.6

_

.

On

-u

, , 4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 "

'6

22

32

45

64

90

t I

SO

,no

IU

@O

- -

, , 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 "

'6

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 8)

12

(3)

In

the ambient light mode,

(a)

T-priority measurement or

F-priority measurement can be

selected by pressing the FIT

selection

key

(Fig. 7).

(b)

EV

measurement can be selected

by pressing the

F/EV

selection

key

in

the F·priority mode (Fig. 8).

IiI n

U

I

SO

,no

IU

, , 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 " , 6

22

32

45

64

90

On

u

ISO

,no

IU

, , 4 2 2 8 4 5.6 8 "

'6

22

J2

45

64

90

(Fig.

7)

I

SO

InO

IU

~5.6

_

.

On

-u

, , 4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 "

'6

22

32

45

64

90

t I

SO

,no

IU

@O

- -

, , 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 "

'6

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 8)

4.

Setting ISO sensitivity

Press

either side

of

UP/DOWN

key

while

depressing

ISO

key.

Film speed

(ISO

sensitivity) can be

se

t within the range

of

ISO

3 -

ISO

8000 (Fig. 9).

The set value

of

I

SO

sensitivity

is

memorized even

if

the meter

is

switched

off or the measuring mode

is

changed.

5. Setting shutter speed

Press e

ith

er side

of

UP/DOWN

key.

The

displ

ay

of

shutter speed can be changed

within the range

of

30min. - 1/8000sec.

for ambient light measurement, and

1sec. - 1/500sec. for flash light

measurement (Fig. 10).

After the display

of

1/8000sec. the c

in

e

scale

is

indicated

(8

, 16, 24, 32, 64 and

128fps.).

In

this case t

he

symbol C

is

displayed (Fig.

11)

.

T

he

set value

of

shu

tt

er speed (including

cine scale)

is

memorized even if the

meter

is

swi

tched

off.

D

,so([offi

iii

n

ij

/25

u .

--

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

•

D

[email protected]

iii

n

ij

/25

u --

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45 64

90

(Fig. 9)

D

IS°c.fOa

iii

n

~(i2~

u -

---

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45

6490

•

D

IS°c.foa

iii

a

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 10)

(C)

IS°c.fOa

iii

n

I?

'I)

u .

--

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 1 1

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig.

11)

13

4.

Setting ISO sensitivity

Press

either side

of

UP/DOWN

key

while

depressing

ISO

key.

Film speed

(ISO

sensitivity) can be

se

t within the range

of

ISO

3 -

ISO

8000 (Fig. 9).

The set value

of

I

SO

sensitivity

is

memorized even

if

the meter

is

switched

off or the measuring mode

is

changed.

5. Setting shutter speed

Press e

ith

er side

of

UP/DOWN

key.

The

displ

ay

of

shutter speed can be changed

within the range

of

30min. - 1/8000sec.

for ambient light measurement, and

1sec. - 1/500sec. for flash light

measurement (Fig. 10).

After the display

of

1/8000sec. the c

in

e

scale

is

indicated

(8

, 16, 24, 32, 64 and

128fps.).

In

this case t

he

symbol C

is

displayed (Fig.

11)

.

T

he

set value

of

shu

tt

er speed (including

cine scale)

is

memorized even if the

meter

is

swi

tched

off.

D

,so([offi

iii

n

ij

/25

u .

--

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

•

D

[email protected]

iii

n

ij

/25

u --

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45 64

90

(Fig. 9)

D

IS°c.fOa

iii

n

~(i2~

u -

---

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45

6490

•

D

IS°c.foa

iii

a

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 10)

(C)

IS°c.fOa

iii

n

I?

'I)

u .

--

1 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 1 1

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig.

11)

13

14

6.

Display

lighting

DIGI

MASTER

is

equipped

wi

th

a back-

ground illumination for LCD. Electro

luminescence "ECLAT" illumina

tes

the

LCD while the display-light

key

(D.L.)

is

depressed (Fig. 12).

7.

Running-lock

for

continuous

reading

The measuring switch can be locked for

continuous reading for ambient light.

(1)

Switch the meter ON.

(2)

Rotate the switch knob clockwise

until the slit on the knob matches

to

the white dot while depressing the

knob.

(3)

Release the locking function after the

reading

is

over.

While the measuring

switch

is

locked, auto shut-off.

function does not work.

<NOTE >

• Running-lock

is

only usable for

ambient light measurement, not for

flash light.

II

1

50"100

II

n 0

125

u .

--

1

1.4

2 2.8 4 5.8 8

11

18

22

32

45

84

90

ISO

(C)) I_

.!

.C._

-¢-

( 0 11

1111111)

)

MEMORY

(c:»

ct

·oF5®

(

c::>F

/;;

EVC=:>

MULTIC::::>

)

(Fig. 12)

Measuring switch

~

--+i+

-

Release position

14

6.

Display

lighting

DIGI

MASTER

is

equipped

wi

th

a back-

ground illumination for LCD. Electro

luminescence "ECLAT" illumina

tes

the

LCD while the display-light

key

(D.L.)

is

depressed (Fig. 12).

7.

Running-lock

for

continuous

reading

The measuring switch can be locked for

continuous reading for ambient light.

(1)

Switch the meter ON.

(2)

Rotate the switch knob clockwise

until the slit on the knob matches

to

the white dot while depressing the

knob.

(3)

Release the locking function after the

reading

is

over.

While the measuring

switch

is

locked, auto shut-off.

function does not work.

<NOTE >

• Running-lock

is

only usable for

ambient light measurement, not for

flash light.

II

1

50"100

II

n 0

125

u .

--

1

1.4

2 2.8 4 5.8 8

11

18

22

32

45

84

90

ISO

(C)) I_

.!

.C._

-¢-

( 0 11

1111111)

)

MEMORY

(c:»

ct

·oF5®

(

c::>F

/;;

EVC=:>

MULTIC::::>

)

(Fig. 12)

Measuring switch

~

--+i+

-

Release position

Wireless (cordless) Measurement

using Electronic Flash Unit

In

case the photographing subject is too far

to

use synchro cord,

or

in case

the synchro cord disturbs photographing, flash light can be measured

without connecting the cord.

(1)

Switch the meter ON and set the

mode selection key

at

the position

I .

The

symbol

of

0

is

indicated

on the display (Fig. 13).

(2)

Set

the film speed

(ISO)

and shutter

speed

(T)

as

shown

in

the

paragraphs for "Preparing the Meter

for Operation"

(3)

Point the Lumisphare accurately

toward the camera from the subject

position, and press the measuring

switch. The symbol

of

0 on the

display starts flashing (Fig. 14).

(4)

While the symbol

is

flashing (for

about 90sec.), fire the flash unit by

pressing

its

test button.

(5)

The appropriate F-stop value

is

displayed on the

meter.

The

measured value

is

indicated

in

dual

display by F-stop number with bar

symbols and bar-dot symbol marks

(Fig_

15).

(6)

If'the symbol

of

0

is

not flashing,

the meter can not accept wireless

flash measurement. Press the

measuring switch again

to

make the

meter ready for measurement.

< NOTE >

•

If

the measuring range

is

'exceeded,

the digital F-stop number on the

display

is

replaced with either mark

of

E

.u.

(and

,1)

for underexposure

or E

.o.

(and 0)

for

overexposure

(Fig_

16).

• The display continues

to

indicate the

measured

va

l

ue

for about 5 minutes

after measurement unless the

following measurement

is

made. After

this period

of

time the auto shut

-off

circuit operates and turns the display

off.

(Ii)

ISO

Ina

I U

iii

n H

_

bO

u -

1142284568

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

®

_

~

_c.

_

~

(0

1

1111111

1)

)

(Fig. 13)

-

~

D

~

ISO Ina

I U

iii -H

n _

bO

u -

1142284568

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 14)

0 ISO I

na

IU

tB.O~~~HbO

C·············~

1

1 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 1

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 15)

(Fig. 16)

15

Wireless (cordless) Measurement

using Electronic Flash Unit

In

case the photographing subject is too far

to

use synchro cord,

or

in case

the synchro cord disturbs photographing, flash light can be measured

without connecting the cord.

(1)

Switch the meter ON and set the

mode selection key

at

the position

I .

The

symbol

of

0

is

indicated

on the display (Fig. 13).

(2)

Set

the film speed

(ISO)

and shutter

speed

(T)

as

shown

in

the

paragraphs for "Preparing the Meter

for Operation"

(3)

Point the Lumisphare accurately

toward the camera from the subject

position, and press the measuring

switch. The symbol

of

0 on the

display starts flashing (Fig. 14).

(4)

While the symbol

is

flashing (for

about 90sec.), fire the flash unit by

pressing

its

test button.

(5)

The appropriate F-stop value

is

displayed on the

meter.

The

measured value

is

indicated

in

dual

display by F-stop number with bar

symbols and bar-dot symbol marks

(Fig_

15).

(6)

If'the symbol

of

0

is

not flashing,

the meter can not accept wireless

flash measurement. Press the

measuring switch again

to

make the

meter ready for measurement.

< NOTE >

•

If

the measuring range

is

'exceeded,

the digital F-stop number on the

display

is

replaced with either mark

of

E

.u.

(and

,1)

for underexposure

or E

.o.

(and 0)

for

overexposure

(Fig_

16).

• The display continues

to

indicate the

measured

va

l

ue

for about 5 minutes

after measurement unless the

following measurement

is

made. After

this period

of

time the auto shut

-off

circuit operates and turns the display

off.

(Ii)

ISO

Ina

I U

iii

n H

_

bO

u -

1142284568

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

®

_

~

_c.

_

~

(0

1

1111111

1)

)

(Fig. 13)

-

~

D

~

ISO Ina

I U

iii -H

n _

bO

u -

1142284568

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 14)

0 ISO I

na

IU

tB.O~~~HbO

C·············~

1

1 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 6 8 1

16

22

32

45

64

90

(Fig. 15)

(Fig. 16)

15

16

Wired Measurement using Flash Unit

with Synchro Cord

Wired measurement is recommendable when you measure the flash light

from the subject position,

or

when the meter fails

to

register flash light

in

wireless (cordless) measurement; for example, close

to

a fluorescent lamp,

or

in

high ambient condition, and so forth.

(1)

Switch

the

meter

ON

and set the

mode selection

key

at

the

position

)c . The symbol

of

Dc

is

indicated on

the

display (Fig.

17)

.

(2)

Set

the film speed

(ISO)

and shutter

speed

(T)

as

shown

in

the

paragraphs

for

"Preparing

the

Meter

fo

r Operation

".

(3)

Connect the synchro cord

to

the

synchro terminal

of

meter and

the

flash unit.

(4)

Poin

t t

he

Lumisphare accurately

toward the camera from

the

subject

position, and press the measuring

swi

tch

to

fire

the

flash

.

(5)

T

he

appropriate F-stop value

is

displayed on the

me

t

er

(Fig. 18).

For

repeat measurement, press

the

measuring

swi

t

ch

again.

<NOTE >

• T

he

not

es

for wireless measurement

are al

so

applicable

to

wi

red

measurement.

lin

u H

ISO

,no

IU

125

1 1 4 2 2.8 4 5 6 8

11

18

22

32

45

84

90

Dc

I_®L

-¢;

(

(U

1

1111111

1»)

(Fig. 1

7)

ISO

,no

IU

2

32

45

64

90

(Fig.

18

)

16

Wired Measurement using Flash Unit

with Synchro Cord

Wired measurement is recommendable when you measure the flash light

from the subject position,

or

when the meter fails

to

register flash light

in

wireless (cordless) measurement; for example, close

to

a fluorescent lamp,

or

in

high ambient condition, and so forth.

(1)

Switch

the

meter

ON

and set the

mode selection

key

at

the

position

)c . The symbol

of

Dc

is

indicated on

the

display (Fig.

17)

.

(2)

Set

the film speed

(ISO)

and shutter

speed

(T)

as

shown

in

the

paragraphs

for

"Preparing

the

Meter

fo

r Operation

".

(3)

Connect the synchro cord

to

the

synchro terminal

of

meter and

the

flash unit.

(4)

Poin

t t

he

Lumisphare accurately

toward the camera from

the

subject

position, and press the measuring

swi

tch

to

fire

the

flash

.

(5)

T

he

appropriate F-stop value

is

displayed on the

me

t

er

(Fig. 18).

For

repeat measurement, press

the

measuring

swi

t

ch

again.

<NOTE >

• T

he

not

es

for wireless measurement

are al

so

applicable

to

wi

red

measurement.

lin

u H

ISO

,no

IU

125

1 1 4 2 2.8 4 5 6 8

11

18

22

32

45

84

90

Dc

I_®L

-¢;

(

(U

1

1111111

1»)

(Fig. 1

7)

ISO

,no

IU

2

32

45

64

90

(Fig.

18

)

Cumulative Measurement

using

Electronic Flash Unit

When

you are unable

to

obtain sufficient illumination with a single flash

or

you try for special effects using a multiple exposure technique, there may

be cases that you wish

to

use your flash repeatedly

In

such cases, you should set the meter

to

the cumulative measurement

mode. Cumulative measurement is usable for both wireless (cordless) and

wired measurements for flash light.

!1)

Before pressing

the

measuring

switch,

set

the

cumulative

measurement mode by pressing

the

multi·measurement

key.

The symbol

of

MO

is

indicated on

the

display

(Fig. 19).

(2)

Measure

the

flash light

as

shown

in

the

paragraphs

for

"Wireless

(cordless) Measurement using

Electronic

Flash

Unit" or "Wired

Measurement using

Flash

Unit with

Synchro Cord".

(3)

The

reading and

the

number

of

cumulative frequency are displayed

automatically each time

the

flash

is

fired

(Fig. 20).

The

maximum

possible cumulative flashes

is

9.

If

the

flash

is

fired

10

or more times,

the

number of cumulative flashes

is

replaced by E mark (Error) and no

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