Sekonic L-508 CINE ZOOM MASTER User manual

SEKONIC
L-508 Cine
Zoom Master
OPERATING MANUAL
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L-508Cine Operating Manual

L-508Cine Operating Manual
Thank you for purchasing L-508Cine meter. This operating manual gives you
additional information to L-508 Operating Manual. Please read the L-508
Operating Manual for basic operation before you start to use your L-508Cine.
This manual exclusively describes specialized features and operations in Cine
mode for L508Cine. While in Still mode, you can select standard functions for
Still pictures identical to L-508's functions.
L-508Cine Specialized Features
The L-508 Cine has additional features to L-508 which are useful for
motion picture, video, theatre, industrial lighting and many other
applications.
•Cine mode and Still mode ☞page 1
L-508Cine has Cine mode and Still mode, which can be alternated with the DIP
switch located in the battery chamber. In Cine mode, you can select special
features such as Foot Candle/Lux or Foot Lambert readout and Shutter angle
change.
•Foot Candle or Lux or Foot Lambert (Cine mode only) ☞ page 1
When cine mode is selected, you can select Foot Candle readout or Lux
readout in incident mode or Foot Lambert in reflected mode.
• Shutter Angle Settings (Cine mode only) ☞ page 3
You can select a shutter angle setting from 5° to 270° in 5° step and obtain
compensated readout without additional calculation.
•Expanded Cine Speed Settings (Cine/Still mode) ☞ page 4
The wide range of time settings from 1 f/s to 1,000 f/s can meet from framing
pictures to high speed filming as well as video applications.
•Filter Compensation (Cine/Still mode) ☞ page 4
You can select one of the 7 major filter combinations and obtain compensated
readouts.
• Measurement Lock (Cine/Still mode) ☞ page 5
When Measurement Lock is activated, the last readings and f/s (frames per
second) setting will be protected from accidental change.
• Low range f/stop readout (Cine/Still Mode) ☞ page 5
The f/stop range, f/0.5~f/90 –digital in 1/10 step, f/0.5~f/45 –analog in ½ step,
can meet low light shootings required for measurement and memory functions.
• Independent Exposure Compensation (Cine/Still mode) ☞ page 5
Exposure compensation can be made in incident or reflected modes separately
for personal ISO adjustment or user calibration.
• Maximum 5 memories (Cine/Still mode)
Up to 5 readings are memorized on the f/stop analog scale

Table of Contents
L-508CINE BASIC OPERATION (ADDITIONAL OPERATION TO L-508) ................1-6
1. CINE MODE AND STILL MODE ..................................................................1
HOW TO SWITCH CINE MODE OR STILL MODE . .........................................1
Cine mode -Incident mode ........................................................................1
Cine mode -Spot reflected mode ................................................................2
2. SETTING DIP SWITCHES (CINE/STILL MODE) .............................................3
3. SELECTING SHUTTER ANGLES (CINE MODE) .............................................3
4. SETTING CINE SPEEDS (CINE/STILL MODE) ..............................................4
5. FILTER COMPENSATION (CINE/STILL MODE) .............................................4
6. MEASUREMENT LOCK AND MEASUREMENT LOCK OFF
(CINE/STILL MODE) .................................................................................5
7. F/STOP ANALOG/DIGITAL RANGE (CINE/STILL MODE) ................................5
8. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION (CINE/STILL MODE) .......................................5
TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................................7
APPENDIX .................................................................................................8
QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATE . ....................................................................8
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L-508 Cine BASIC OPERATION (Additional operation to L-508)
1. Cine mode and Still mode
L-508Cine has Cine and Still modes which are selectable,. In Cine mode,
Foot Candle/Lux/Foot Lambert readouts and Shutter Angle Setting are
available in addition to the functions for still photography for ambient light. In
Still mode, standard functions for still photography are available for ambient
light and flash light.
How to switch Cine mode or Still mode.
1. Remove the Battery cover latch.
2. Slide the DIP switch #4 to "CINE ON" position.
Cine mode -Incident mode
When the Cine mode and Incident mode is selected, the following measuring
modes will be available. To select each mode, turn the Set/change dial while
holding down the MODE button.
FC
Foot Candle
FC +T/F
FC: Foot Candle
T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second)
F: F/stop, dot on analog scale
LUX
Lux
LUX + T/F
Lux
T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second)
F: F/stop, dot on analog scale
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1. Cine mode and Still mode
T + F (Shutter speeds priority)
T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second)
F: F/stop in digital and dot on analog scale
EV + T/F
EV
T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second)
F: F/stop, dot on analog scale
To display “EV+T/F” the DIP switch “F/No./ EV” should be
on position.
Cine mode -Shot reflected mode
When the Cine mode and Spot reflected mode is selected, the following
measuring modes will be available. To select each mode, turn the
Set/change dial while hold down the MODE button.
FL
FL: Foot Lambert
FL+T/F
FL: Foot Lambert
T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second)
F: F/stop, dot on analog scale
T + F (Shutter speeds priority)
T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second)
F: F/stop in digital and dot on analog scale
EV + T/F
EV
T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second)
F: F/stop, dot on analog scale
To display “EV+T/F” the DIP switch “F/No./ EV” should be
on position.
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L-508 Cine BASIC OPERATION (Additional operation to L-508)
Still mode
When the Still mode is selected, the same measuring modes available on
L508 can be selected.
To select each mode, turn the Set/change dial while hold down the MODE
button. Please refer to the L-508 instructions “Setting Measuring Mode” for
further instructions.
2. Setting DIP switches (Cine/Still mode)
Special features are selected with the DIP switches inside the battery
compartment. You can customize the L-508Cine by activating desired functions.
DIP switch assignment
DIP switch Descriptions when the DIP switches are "ON" positions. Factory
settings
1 TIME0.5 Setting half shutter speed OFF
2 F No./EV Selecting F/stop priority measurement and EV readout.
F/stop priority measurement is effective only in Still mode.
OFF
3MULTI Selecting Multiple flash function.
Multiple flash function is effective only in Still mode. OFF
4CINE Selecting CINE mode. ON
STILL Selecting Still mode. OFF
3. Selecting Shutter Angles (Cine mode)
2. Turn the Set/change dial to obtain desired shutter
angle. You can select a shutter angle from 5° to
270° in 5° step. In this example, 90° is selected.
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2. Setting DIP switches (Cine/Still mode) / 3. Selecting Shutter Angles (Cine mode)
4. Setting Cine Speeds (Cine/Still mode) / 5. Filter Compensation (Cine/Still mode)
Note:
Shutter angle settings can be changed only when a cine speed is displayed.
4. Setting Cine Speeds (Cine/Still mode)
1. Turn the Set/change dial to select the desired cine speed. Cine speeds
are displayed after 1/8000, 1/200, 1/400 and the unit is in frames per
second (f/s.) . The following cine speeds will be displayed:
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 30, 32, 36, 40, 48, 50, 60, 64, 72, 75,
90, 96, 100, 120, 125, 128, 150, 200, 240, 250, 256, 300, 360, 375, 500,
625, 750, 1,000 frames per second.
5. Filter Compensation (Cine/Still mode)
1. Hold the IS02 button and turn the Set/change dial to select the symbol
representing the desired filter number.
2. The seven different symbols for
filter numbers are displayed after
IS08000. The symbol and the filter
compensated readout are
displayed while holding down the
ISO2 button. The example
drawings right are “85-“ or “n9-“
symbol is selected.
See the Filter Conversion table below.
Symbols on
LCD 85-n3-n6-n9-A3-A6-A9-
Filter No. 85 ND3 ND6 ND9 85ND3 85ND6 85ND9
Exposure
Compensation -0.7 (-2/3) -1-2-3-1.7 (-1 2/3) -2,7 (-2 2/3) -3.7 (-3 2/3 )
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L-508 Cine BASIC OPERATION (Additional operation to L-508)
6. Measurement Lock and Measurement Lock Off (Cine/Still mode)
1. Hold down the MODE button and ISO button
and “Loc” will appear to indicate that the
Measurement is locked.
The last measurement is held until the lock is released,
even if the Set/change dial is accidentally moved.
2. To release the Measurement lock, perform the
same operation for the Measurement lock. Hold
down the MODE button and ISO button and “Off”
will appear to indicate that the Measurement lock
is released.
7. F/stop analog/digital range
The ranges of the f/stops displayed:
F/stop on the analog scale: f/0.5 to f/45 in 1/2 step
F/stop digital: f/0.5 to f/90 in 1/10 step
8. Exposure Compensation (Cine/Still mode)
L-508Cine is calibrated accurately to Sekonic standard and no further correction
of the meter is required. However, if you want to change the exposure index for
your specific requirements, the L-508Cine can be adjusted in precise 1/10 step in
a +/-9.9 EV independently in Incident or Reflected mode. It is recommended that
the correction should be made after your taking sufficient number of test in actual
photographic conditions and evaluating the results.
1. Select either Incident mode or Reflected mode with the
Incident/Reflected Selector according to the mode you want to make
correction.
2. Hold down the ISO button and IS02 button simultaneously, and turn the
Set/change dial.
•Turning the dial counterclockwise produces a higher reading resulting
underexposing when taking a photograph.
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6. Measurement Lock and Measurement Lock Off (Cine/Still mode)
7. F/stop analog/digital range / 8. Exposure Compensation (Cine/Still mode)
•Turning the dial clockwise produces a lower reading resulting
overexposing when taking photograph.
Note:
In case you want to manually calibrate the reflected measurement of an
18 per cent gray card to exactly match an incident measurement, use the
Flat diffuser (Lumisphere down position) for best results in calibration.
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TECHNICAL DATA
TECHNICAL DATA
Meter Type
• Type :Multi-function design meter with CINE mode
Incident :270° swivel head with dual function retractable incident
lumisphere
Reflected :Variable 1° to 4° parallax-free spot viewfinder
• Light Receptors :2-Silicon photo diodes (incident and reflected)
•Metening modes
Ambient light :Incident light EV-2 to EV 19.9 (in 0.1 steps)
Shutter priority metering
EV metering value
Flash :With synchro cord (cumulative, non-cumulative)
Without synchro cord (cumulative, non-cumulative)
• Measuring Range at ISO 100
Ambient/Incident :EV(-)2 to EV 19.9
Ambient/Spot :EV 3 to EV 19.9
Flash/Incident :F/1.0 to f/90 +0.9
Flash/Spot : F/5.6 to f/90 +0.9
• Calibration Constant
Incident light metering : Lumisphere C=340 Flat diffuser C=250
Reflected light metering : K=12.5
Display Ranges
Film speeds :ISO 3 to ISO 8000
Time :1/8000 second to 1800 seconds
Cine speeds (f/s) :1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 30,
32, 36, 40 ,48, 50, 60, 64, 72, 75, 90, 96, 100, 120, 125,
128, 150, 200, 240, 250, 256, 300, 360, 375, 500, 625,
750, 1000
F/stop :F/0.5 to f/90 + 0.9, 1 /10 stops
EV :(-)EV9.9 to EV 36.1, 1/10 stops
Foot-candle :0.1 to 99,000 (9,900 X 10)
Lux :0.63 to 94,000 (9,400 X 10)
Foot Lambert :3.4 to 98,000 (9,800 X 10)
Function
Memory function : 5 f/stop readings on analog scale
Light evaluating function : Averaging, brightness difference, Dual ISO settings
Multiple Flash function : Up to 9 flash readings
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TECHNICAL DATA/ APPENDIX
Shutter angle settings :5° to 270° at 5° steps + 144° and 172°
Filter compensation :85, ND3, ND6, ND9, 85ND3, 85ND6, 85ND9
Measurement lock :Measurement is locked with Set/change dial.
Auto shut-off :20 minutes
Auto illumination : EV6 and under for 20 sec.
Exposure index correction : EV ± 9.9 for incident and reflected independently
Battery Power Indicator : With a symbol in 3 status
Tripod socket : 1/4 “
Others
Repeat accuracy :EV(+/-) 1/10 or less
Power source :1AA penlight 1.5V battery (alkaline, manganese or
lithium)
All-weather feature :JIS standard water resistance class 4, splash-proof type
Weight :240 g (8.5 ounces)
Dimensions :84 X 156 X 40 mm (3.3” X 6.1” X 1.6”)
Standard accessories :Neck cord, Soft case, Viewfinder cap
Optional accessories :Booster and attachments
Mini probe
Dual sync cord
Pocket gray card
Operating temperature range: (-)10°C to 50° C
Storage temperature range : (-)20°C to 60°C
APPENDIX
Quick Guide to operate
F/stop; Foot Candle; LUX:
Shutter Angle Change:
Filter Compensation:
Exposure Compensation:
Measurement Lock:
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