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Super Zoom Master
L-608/L-608
Operating Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of a
Sekonic Super Zoom Master L-608/L-608CINE
Exposure Meter.
The Super Zoom Master L-608/L-608CINE is the latest addition to the extensive
line of Sekonic Exposure Meters which have been market leaders.
It was designed to be the ultimate meter, a do-all instrument for the most demanding
pros.
It is the first zoom spot meter with digital spot viewfinder readout on the market.
Nine camera-quality lens elements are required to accomplish its 1° to 4° zoom
range.
its sealed housing and controls make it water and moisture resistant.
Yes, you can use it in the rain, but it is not an underwater meter.
The large LCD display makes reading easy, and it lights up automatically in dark
surroundings.
In order not to crowd the controls, four functions which are less frequently used,
are confined to DIP switches, located in the battery compartment.
Because of its many features, the L-608/L-608CINE requires this rather extensive
manual. But since you will never use all of the function at the same time, once you
have learned all about it, it is simple and its use will become second nature.
The Super Zoom Master L-608/L-608CINE has undergone extensive quality
controls at every step of manufacture. Please read this instruction manual
thoroughly, to be able to take advantage of its many features and to obtain the
long service life it is designed for.
Thank you for your confidence in Sekonic.
Table of Contents
1. Parts Designation ................................................................................................................ 1
2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) .................................................................. 2-3
3. Before Using ........................................................................................................................ 4-6
1. Attach the strap ......................................................................................................... 4
2. Inserting the battery .................................................................................................. 4
3. Checking battery capacity ......................................................................................... 4
4. Replacing battery during measurement
or when using the memory function .......................................................................... 5
5. Auto Power Off function ............................................................................................. 5
6. Setting main ISO film speed ...................................................................................... 5
7. Setting second ISO film speed (ISO 2) ..................................................................... 5
8. Mesurement Lock and Measurement Lock Off .......................................................... 6
4. Basic Operation ................................................................................................................... 7-12
1. Incident or reflected spot measuring ......................................................................... 7
2. Setting measuring mode ........................................................................................... 8
3. Setting DIP switches .................................................................................................. 9
4. When set for incident light ......................................................................................... 10
5. When set for reflected light (spot metering) .............................................................. 11
5. Measurment ........................................................................................................................ 13-22
1. Measuring Ambient Light ........................................................................................... 13
1-1 Shutter Speed Priority mode ........................................................................... 13
1-2 Aperture Priority mode .................................................................................... 14
1-3 EV mode ......................................................................................................... 15
1-4 Cinematography .............................................................................................. 16
2. Measuring Flash Light ............................................................................................... 18
2-1 Cord Flash mode ............................................................................................. 18
2-2 Auto Reset Cordless Flash mode ................................................................... 19
2-3 Cord Multiple Flash (cumulative) mode ........................................................... 21
2-4 Cordless Maltiple Flash (cumulative) mode .................................................... 22
6. Advanced Functions ............................................................................................................ 24-35
1. Memory function ........................................................................................................ 24
2. Averaging function ..................................................................................................... 25
3. Brightness Difference function ................................................................................... 25
4. How to use an incident Illuminance (LUX or FC) Meter ............................................ 27
5. How to use a reflected luminance (cd/m2 or FL) meter ............................................. 28
6. How to use Exposure compensation function ........................................................... 29
7. How to use Calibration compensation function ......................................................... 30
8. Filter compensation ................................................................................................... 31
9. Flash analyzing function ............................................................................................ 32
10. Custom setting function ............................................................................................. 33
11. Wireless flash radio triggering system ....................................................................... 35
7. Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 38-39
8. Technical Data ..................................................................................................................... 40-41
9. Safety Guide ........................................................................................................................ 42
10. Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 43
1. Parts Designation
q Lumisphere retracting ring
w Lumisphere
!4 Lock lever
e Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
@6 Zoom Lens Ring
@4 Eyepiece (with Diopter Adjustment)
@7 Zoom Lens Protective Glass
r Average / EV (Brightness Difference)
IC
ON
SEK
button
u Memory button
t Jog Wheel
!2 Power button E/
EV
AV
(ON/OFF switch) y ISO 2 button
MEMORY
R
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2
ISO
!3 Mini Light Receptor 1
ISO
M.C
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@5 Memory Clear button
Outlet
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!1 ISO 1 button i Flash Synchro terminal
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Ma
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!0 Mode set button Su
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L-6
o Strap eyelet
@8 Incident/Reflected Spot
Selector Switch
@0 Synchro Terminal Cap !5 Measuring button
!6 Battery Compartment Cover
@1 Strap
!7 Battery Cover Latch
!8 DIP Switches
@3 Zoom Lens Cap
@2 Connector cover
RT-32 Radio transmitter
module compartment
@9 1/4" Tripod Socket
!9 Battery Compartment
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2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display
L-608 !0 q w e
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!1
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u i
L-608CINE !0 q w e
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!1
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t
NOTE: u i
For explanation purposes, the display illustrated here shows all icons and readouts
simultaneously. Actual display will never show as above.
Auto Electro-Luminescent Display (EL)
· In low light (EV 3 or less), a green backlight will automatically illuminate the entire LCD. When using
the Mini Light Receptor or a Booster (optional accessories) the LCD will be illuminated after measuring,
regardless of the ambient light level.
· The LCD will not be automatically illuminated during measuring, in Cordless Flash mode or Wire-
less flash radio triggering mode.
· The Electro-luminescent backlight will automatically turn off 20 seconds after last operation.
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2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display
q Measuring Mode Icons
Ambient (see page 13)
Auto-Reset Cordless Flash (see page 19)
Cord Flash (see page 18)
Wireless flash radio triggering mode (see page 35)
w Incident / Reflected Spot Function Icons (see page 7)
Appears when in Incident mode
Appears when in Reflected Spot mode
e ISO Display
Displays ISO film setting
Displays second ISO film setting when ISO 2 button is pressed
r Flash Analyzing indicator
0 to 100% in 10% increments (percentage of the flash in the total exposure)
t +/- Compensation Indicator
Appears when +/- Compensation is set
y Digital aperture value, Aperture Priority, EV Brightness Difference, Average function, EV display
Appears when in Aperture Priority (f/stop) mode (see page 14)
Appears when using brightness difference function (See Page 25)
Appears when using Averaging function (see page 25)
Appears when using EV mode (see page 15)
u Analog Scale
Displays marks at apertures or shutter speed indicating full or half stop values (608),or full or 1/3
stop values (608 CINE) for measurement, also displays memory and average values
Appears when below display range
Blinks when under exposed below measurement range
Appears when above display range
Blinks when over exposed above measurement range
i Shutter priority indicator, shutter speed display for still photography or frames per second (f/s) for
cinematography
Appears when Shutter Priority (T) mode (see page 13)
Appears when shutter speed is in minutes
Appears when shutter speed is in full seconds
Appears when cine speed is set in frames per second (see page 16)
Appears when shutter angle is set to a value other than 180 degrees (608 CINE)(see
page 17)
o Battery Power Indicator (see page 4)
!0 Memory / Multiple Flash Indicator Display
Appears when Multi (cumulative) flash measurement mode and shows the cumulated
number of measurements (see page 21)
Appears when reading is memorized and shows the number in memory (see page 24)
!1 Illumination mark/brightness mark
Appears when Foot-Candle is selected (608/608 CINE)
Appears when Lux is selected (608/608 CINE)
Appears when Foot-Lambert is selected (608 CINE)
Appears when Cd/m2 is selected (608 CINE)
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3. Before Using
1. Attach the strap OD
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Attach the Strap @1 by passing the small end loop through the m
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eyelet o and passing the other end of strap through it. Su
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WARNING
· Please place in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally get the strap
wrapped around his or her neck. There is danger of strangulation.
2. Inserting the battery
1. Requires one 3.0 v CR123A lithium battery.
2. Open the Battery compartment cover latch !7, and re-
move the Battery compartment cover !6.
3. Insert the battery, observing the polarity with the +,- marks
in the battery chamber.
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 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 exposure meter. Dispose of used batteries properly.
· If the LCD does not light, check that the battery capacity is sufficient, and check that the
battery positive and negative terminals are not reversed.
· The meter 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.
3. Checking battery capacity
· When the Power button !2 is ON, the battery power indicator on the LCD is displayed.
(Displayed) Battery power level is good.
(Displayed) Battery power level is low. Have a spare battery ready.
(Blinking) Replace battery immediately.
Reference:
· We recommend you always have a spare battery on hand.
· If the liquid crystal display extinguishes immediately after the display appears when
power is first applied, that is an indication that the battery is dead. Please promptly
replace the battery.
· A3 second pause between power on and off is recommended to avoid damage to the
meter.
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3. Before Using
4. Replacing battery during measurement or when using the memory function
1. Always turn the power OFF before replacing batteries. If batteries are 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 in 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.
WARNING:
· Never place batteries in fire, short, disassemble, or heat them. The batteries might break
down, and cause an accident, injury or pollute the environment.
5. Auto Power Off function
1. To conserve 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 !2 is pressed,
the settings and measured values remain stored in memory. When the Power button is pressed
again the last settings are displayed.
Reference:
· The power shuts off automatically after 1 minute when the power button is pressed and held.
6. Setting main ISO film speed
1. Hold down the ISO1 button !1 and turn the Jog wheel
t to select ISO film speed for the film being used.
2. You can also change the ISO film speed after taking
measurements. The new value is automatically
displayed.
ISO 1
7. Setting second ISO film speed (ISO 2)
1. This feature is useful when using a second film with
different ISO film speed, using PolaroidTM proofing film,
or for exposure correction (when using a filter, close-
up photography, etc.).
2. Hold down the ISO 2 button y and turn the Jog wheel
to select ISO film speed of the film being used.
3. Once this is set, after taking a measurement, the mea-
sured value for the second film speed will be displayed ISO 2
when the ISO 2 button is pressed.
4. You can also change the second ISO film speed after taking
measurements. The new value is automatically displayed.
Reference:
· The following settings are possible when using custom setting function P33.
1. It is possible to set the Filter compensation within a range of ±5 EV in 1/10 steps.
2. Filter factor number compensation enables you to set seven types of filters frequently used
in the CINE industry. (Kodak Wratten Filters)(608 CINE only)
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3. Before Using
8. Mode and Setting Lock or Lock Off
1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and ISO1 button !1
and "LOC" will appear to indicate that the Settings are
locked. The last measurement is held until the lock is
released, even if the Jog wheel t is accidentally
moved.
However, if the measurement button !5 is pressed, a
new measurement is displayed with the same locked ISO 1
settings. MODE
2. To release the Measurement lock, perform the same
operation for the Measurement lock, Hold down the
Mode set button and ISO1 button and "Off" will appear
to indicate that the Measurement lock is released.
ISO 1
MODE
Reference:
· If power to the meter is turned off or auto off is activated when in the locked position, the dial
lock function will continue operating when the meter is turned on again.
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4. Basic Operation
1. Incident or reflected spot measuring
1. To set for either incident or reflected light operation, turn the Incident / Reflected Spot Selector
Switch @8 on the eye piece, to the desired position ( or mark) until it clicks.
Incident operation Reflected Spot operation
2. When incident operation is selected, the mark will blink for three seconds and when Reflected
Spot operation is selected the mark will blink for three seconds on the LCD.
Incident operation Reflected Spot operation
NOTE:
· Before taking measurements, always make sure that the desired measurement mode
( or ) is chosen by checking the LCD or that the Incident/Reflected Spot Selector
Switch is clicked in proper position.
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4. Basic Operation
2. Setting measuring mode
1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Set/change
dial t to select the desired mode. The mode switching
sequence is shown in the chart below:
MODE
Shutter Speed Priority mode with Radio
Wireless Multiple Flash transmitter module
(Ambient light) Radio Triggering mode
See page 13 See page 37 Dip switch 2
Aperture Priority mode
(Ambient light)
Wireless Flash Radio with Radio
See page 14 transmitter module
Triggering mode
See page 37
EV mode (Ambient light)
See page 15
Dip switch 1
Wireless Flash Sub/channel with Radio
Setting mode transmitter module
LUX, FC See page 35
FL, Cd/m2 CINE only
See page 27,28
Cord Multiple Flash
(Cumulative) mode
Auto Reset Cordless Flash
mode See page 21 Dip switch 2
See page 19
Cordless Multiple Flash Cord Flash mode
(Cumulative) mode
See page 18
See page 22 Dip switch 2
· Modes enclosed in dotted lines can only be selected when the respective DIP switch
is in ON position (see page 8).
· Modes enclosed in lines can only be selected when Optional Radio Transmitter Mod-
ule is installed.
· Each mode can be selected to display or not with custom setting.(See page 33)
· FC or LUX (Illuminance) can be displayed in incident light mode.
· FL or Cd/m2 (Luminance) can be displayed in reflected light mode. (608 CINE only)
Reference:
· Ambient light is continuous light like natural light (sunlight), fluorescent lamps or tungsten lamps.
· Flash light is a brief, intense burst of light made by such as electronic flash units or flash bulbs.
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4. Basic Operation
3. Setting DIP Switches
1. Switches for setting modes that are used infrequently are housed in the Battery compartment
of the meter. Select the mode you want prior to beginning measurements.
2. The DIP switches can be set by sliding the DIP switch !8 for the mode you want to select in the
ON position.
* EV settings
When DIP switch 1 is turned on, EV exposure readings are possible. (ambient light)
* Multi settings
When DIP switch 2 is turned on, multiple flash cumulative mode is possible.
* Buzzer setting
When DIP switch 3 is on, the buzzer sounds when light from a flash is received in the cordless
mode.
* CS setting (custom settings)
When DIP switch 4 is on, the mode changes to the custom setting mode, thereby enabling
various settings (refer to P33).
1 2 3 4
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4. Basic Operation
4. When set for incident light
1. You can select extended or retracted lumisphere measuring positions by firmly rotating the
lumisphere retracting ring (UP/DOWN) until it clicks into position.
Extended Lumisphere Retracted Lumisphere
(Lumidisc)
2. When the Lumisphere is extended. (3-D Light Measurement)
This is used to photograph 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 photograph manuscripts, paintings or other flat copy. It can also be used for
measuring illumination levels (see page 27), or brightness difference (see page 25).
NOTE:
· If the device is used with the Lumisphere retracting ring in a middle position, distributed
light quality will change, and suitable measurements cannot be made.
· Do not push the Lumisphere down manually. Always use the Lumisphere retracting ring.
· If the lumisphere becomes soiled, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Organic solutions (paint
thinner, benzene, etc.) must not be used under any circumstances.
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4. Basic Operation
5. When set for reflected light (spot metering)
1. This method measures the brightness (luminance) of the light reflected from the subject. It is
useful for distant objects such as landscapes, when you cannot go to the position of the subject,
or for metering subjects that generate light (neon signs, etc.), highly reflective surfaces or
translucent subjects (stained glass, etc.).
2. The spot metering area can be selected by turning the M SPO
ZOO
T
Zoom Lens ring @6 while looking through the viewfinder
1~
4°
from the camera position.
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3. Take the measurement by aligning the circle inside the
Memory
viewfinder with the subject area to be measured.
A
4. The black circle A in the finder indicates the measure-
ment range. The light receiving angle is 1 degree with
the telephoto setting of the zoom lens and 4 degrees
with the wide angle.
(Display in spot viewfinder)
< Diopter Adjustment >
Turn the eyepiece @4 and adjust the diopter so that the circle in the finder is clearly visible when
you look into the finder.
< Step-Up Ring (Lens Hood)> (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 calculation of polarizing filters, etc.
The step-up ring can also be used as a hood to protect the zoom lens from scratching, soiling,
etc.
< 2x Angle Converter > (optional)
Mounting the 2x angle converter to the objective lens unit enables zoom measurements at a
light receiving angle of 2° - 8°.
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4. Basic Operation
< Lumigrid > (optional) (Receiving Angle 54°)
1. Remove the Lumisphere
The lumisphere unit is removed by holding both the
upper and lower sections of Lumisphere retracting
ring q and turning it counterclockwise while pushing
the Lock lever downward.
2. Mount the lumigrid
To mount Lumigrid, align the mount/removal indicator
on the Lumigrid with the mark and then clockwise
direction to secure it in place.
3. Take measurements by aiming the lumigrid precisely at the area of the subject to be measured
from the position or direction of the camera.
4. Follow the same procedure to mount the lumisphere.
CAUTION:
· Be sure to avoid touching the light receiving sensor when mounting or removing the lumisphere
or lumigrid. In case of touching it, clean with soft dry cloth.
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5. Measurement
1. Measuring ambient light
In this measurement mode, we have the choice of shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode and
EV mode. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel t to select ambient measurement
mode .
1-1 Shutter Speed Priority mode
1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the
Jog wheel to select Shutter Speed Priority mode
.
POWER AVE./EV
ISO 1 ISO 2
2. Turn the Jog wheel to set the desired shutter MODE MEMORY
speed.
Set
3. Press the Measuring button ! 5 to make a shutter speed Measured f stop
measurement. Release the Measuring button to value
complete the measurement. The measured value
(aperture value) at that time will be displayed.
While pressing the Measuring button, the meter
measures continuously until it is released. 1/10
f stop
NOTE:
· The LCD panel displays 1/10 stop only when
either increments of shutter speed or Measured f stop
aperture is set full stop with custom settings.
Reference:
· It is possible to switch between full, 1/2 and 1/3 shutter speeds with custom settings
(see page 33).
· 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 measurement, the F stop value corresponding to the shutter speed is displayed
when the shutter speed is changed.
· The L-608 displays the measured aperture value in either full or half stop increments on
the analog scale, while L-608 CINE displays it in either full or 1/3 stop increments.
· "E.u" (Exposure under) or "E.o" (Exposure over) appears when the combination of shutter
speed and aperture is outside the display range. Changing the shutter speed or aperture
with the Jog wheel will allow you to find a combination that is possible.
· If the "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.
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5. Measurement
1-2 Aperture Priority mode
1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel
to select aperture priority mode .
2. Turn the Jog wheel t to set the desired f stop
value.
MODE
Measured value
(shutter speed)
3. Press the Measuring button !5 to make a Set f stop value
measurement.
Release the Measuring button to complete the
measurement. The measured value (shutter
speed) at the time will be displayed.
1/10
While pressing the Measuring button, the shutter
meter measures continuously until it is speed
released.
Measured shutter speed
Reference:
· It is possible to switch between full, 1/2 or 1/3 F stop values with custom settings.
· You can set aperture from 0.5 to F161. Please note that in 1/3 stop increments F0.56 is
displayed as and F0.63 is displayed as .
· The L-608 displays the measured aperture value in either full or half stop increments on
the analog scale, while L-608 CINE displays it in either full or 1/3 stop increments.
· Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the
previous instruction (see page 13).
· After measurement, the shutter speed corresponding to the F stop is displayed when the
F stop is changed.
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5. Measurement
1-3 EV mode
Open the Battery compartment cover !6 and slide the EV DIP switch 1 (see page 9) to the ON
position.
1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the
Jog wheel t to select value mode.
MODE
2. Press the Measuring button ! 5 to make a Shutter
measurement. Release the Measuring button to speed
complete the measurement. The measured value
(EV 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
scale.
While pressing the measuring button, the meter
measures continuously until it is released. EV value
f stop
Reference:
· "E.u" (Exposure under) or "E.o" (Exposure over) on the T or F display area and "U"or "O" on
the analogscale appears when the combination of shutter speed and aperture are outside
the display range. Changing the shutter speed or aperture with the Jog wheel will allow you
to find a combination that is possible.
If the "E.u" or "E.o" readout and "U"or "O" on the analogscale blink, this indicates that the
light level is beyond of the measurement range of the light meter. Adjust the lighting in this
case.
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5. Measurement
1-4 Cinematography
1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel
t to select ambient light shutter speed priority mode
.
MODE
2. 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-608]
The following Cine Speeds will display: 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 and 360 f/s.
[L-608CINE] MODE
The following Cine Speeds will display: 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 and 1000 f/s.
3. The shutter angle that these speeds are based on, is
180 degrees. For other angles make the following ISO
film speed corrections (L-608 only).
Shutter angle Amount of ISO film
speed correction
160 degrees -1/3
220 degrees +1/3
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5. Measurement
* Example of correction value
-1/3: Decrease ISO film speed by 1/3 stop, example: ISO 80 -1/3 stop = ISO 64
+1/3: Increase ISO film speed by 1/3 stop, example: ISO 80 +1/3 stop = ISO 100
Set Measured f stop
4. Press the Measuring button ! 5 to make a shutter speed value
measurement. Release the Measuring button to
complete the measurement. The measured value
(f stop value) will be displayed.
While pressing the measuring button, the meter 1/10
measures continuously until it is released. f stop
Measured f stop
on analog display
Reference:
· The L-608 displays the measured aperture value in either full or half stop increments on the
analog scale, while L-608 CINE displays it in either full or 1/3 stop increments.
· Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous
instruction (see page 13).
5. Setting the shutter angle (608 CINE only).
It is possible to set the shutter angle by turning the Jog wheel while pressing mode set
button !0 and ISO2 button y .
Note:
· Shutter angle: The angle can be set in the range of 5° - 270° (in 5° steps) as well as
144° and 172°.
· "Ang" is displayed continuously on the LCD display if the shutter angle is set to any
value other than 180°.
· Press the mode set button and ISO2 button to confirm the shutter angle since it is not
displayed.
Reference:
· This setting is only valid when the shutter speed is set to display cine speed (f/s) in the cine
mode.
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5. Measurement
2. Measuring flash light
This method of measurement can be done in the following modes; with cord, without cord, multiple
flash with cord, multiple flash without cord and Wireless flash radio triggering mode (with optional
radio transmitter module). When Measuring flash light, the shutter speed and F stop value (value
combining ambient light and flash light: total amount of light) are displayed. The ambient light and
flash light are each displayed as separate values together with the total amount of light on the
analog scale. In addition, the ratio of flash light to 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 32 for details)
2-1 Cord Flash mode
Connect the meter to the flash with a synchronization cord. Be sure to replace Synchro termi-
nal cap @0 after your measurement.
1. Connect the flash synchro cord to the Synchro
terminal i on the exposure meter. E ./
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2. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the
Jog wheel t to select cord flash mode .
3. Turn the Jog wheel to set shutter speed. When set-
ting shutter speed, first check the settings to con-
firm that they correspond to the settings on the cam-
era.
MODE
Percentage of
4. Press the Measuring button !5 to trigger the flash. flash in total
The measured value (f stop value) will be displayed. exposure
Set
shutter speed
Measured f stop
value
1/10
f stop
Ambient
Flash Measured f stop value
(total exposure)
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5. Measurement
CAUTION:
· 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, if you use cord synchronized
flash.
· 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 Synchro terminal cap in
place.
NOTE:
· The electronic flash unit may trigger when you connect the Synchro cord or operate the
POWER Switch.
· Triggering voltage is 2.0 to 400 volts. For below 2.0V, trigger flash with the cordless
flash mode or wireless flash radio triggering mode, not synchro cord.
Reference:
· It is possible to switch the shutter speed between full, 1/2 and 1/3 stops by custom setting
of the DIP switch 4 (refer to P33).
· 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 film speed 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.
· "E.u" (Exposure under) or "E.o" (Exposure over) appears when the combination of shutter
speed and aperture are outside the display range. Change the shutter speed with the Jog
wheel and take measurements again.
· If the "E.u" or "E.o" readout blinks, this indicates that the light level is beyond the
measurement range of the light meter.
2-2 Auto-reset cordless flash mode
Measurements are made by the meter receiving the light from the flash. This measurement
mode is used when the Synchro cord will not reach because of the distance between the flash
and meter or when use of the Synchro cord is inconvenient.
1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the
Jog wheel t to set Auto-reset Cordless Flash
mode .
2. Turn the Jog wheel to set shutter speed. When
setting shutter speed, first check the settings to MODE
confirm that they correspond to the settings
available on the camera.
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3. When the Measuring button !5 is pressed, the
mode mark will blink and the meter is ready to
measure. The ready to measure mode will continue
for approximately 90 seconds.
During this time, trigger the flash to make a
measurement.
4. If the 90 second period is exceeded and the blinking
mark stops, press the Measuring button again to
return to ready to measure.
Perecentage of
flash in total
Set shutter speed exposure
Measured f stop
5. When the light from the flash is received, the value
measured value (f stop) is displayed. Even after
measurement, the mode mark continues to blink
and the meter is in ready state and a new
measurement can be made. (Auto-reset function)
1/10
f stop
Ambient
Flash Measured f stop
(total exposure)
NOTES:
· When firing a flash, if the flash brightness is low compared to the ambient light, the meter
may fail to detect the light. In this case, make measurements using the cord flash mode.
· Rapid start fluorescent lamps and special lighting are sometimes mistaken for flash, and
accidentally measured. In this case, make measurements using the cord flash mode.
· The meter's tripod socket permits mounting it to a tripod or light stand and placing it
strategically when using cordless flash mode.
Reference:
· After measurement, the F stop value corresponding to the shutter speed is displayed when
the shutter speed is changed.
· Setting the shutter speed is similar to the previous instruction. (see page 18) of "Cord flash
mode" of section 2-1.
· A new converted value is displayed when the film speed is changed after taking the
measurement.
· Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous
instruction. (see page 19) of "Cord Flash mode" of section 2-1.
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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 is ten or
more. Display returns 0 (0=10, 1=11, 2=12, etc.)
1. Slide DIP switch 2 to MULTI (see page 9) to the
ON position.
Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the
Jog wheel t to select cord multiple flash (cumu-
lative) mode .
MODE
2. Turn the Jog wheel t to set shutter speed. When setting shutter speed, first check the
settings to confirm that they correspond to the settings available on the camera.
3. Connect the Flash synchro cord to the meter's
synchro terminal i.
4. Press the Measuring button !5 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.
Perecentage of flash
in total exposure
Number of 1/10 f stop
cumulative flashes
Set
shutter speed Measured f stop
(total exposure)
1st. time 2nd. time 3rd. time
5. To clear the cumulative value, press M. CLEAR button @5 or switch to another mode by
turning the Jog wheel while pressing the mode set button.
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CAUTION:
· 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 Synchro terminal cap in place.
NOTE:
· The flash unit may flash when you connect the synchro cord or operate the POWER switch.
· When firing a flash to take measurements, check the camera's synchronizing range and
set the proper shutter speed.
· For flash units with low electric trigger voltage, the flash may not fire. In this case, make
measurements in cordless flash mode or wireless flash radio triggering mode.
Reference:
· Setting the shutter speed is similar to the previous instruction (see page 18).
· Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range, are similar to the previous
instruction (see page 19) of "Cord flash mode" of section 2-1.
· If the film speed is changed after the measurement is taken, the new converted measured
value (f stop value) will be displayed.
2-4 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.)
1. Slide DIP switch 2 to MULTI (see page 9) to the
ON position.
2. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the
Jog wheel t to select flash measurement cordless
multiple flash (cumulative) mode .
Turn the Jog wheel to set shutter speed. When
setting shutter speed, first check the settings to MODE
confirm that they correspond to the settings
available on the camera.
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3. When the light from the flash is received, the measured value (f stop) is displayed. Each
time this is repeated, the accumulated value for the aperture and the number of cumulative
flashes is displayed.
Perecentage of flash
in total exposure
Number of 1/10 f stop
cumulative flashes
Set Measured f stop
shutter speed (total exposure)
1st. time 2nd. time 3rd. time
4. 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 !5
again. The measured value (f stop) of the previous time reverts to 0 and the meter is in
ready to measure mode.
NOTE:
· When firing a flash, if the flash brightness is 9 EV lower than the ambient light, the
meter may fail to detect the light. In this case, make measurements using the flash with
cord flash mode.
· Rapid start fluorescent lamps and special lighting are sometimes mistaken for flash,
and accidentally measured. In this case, make measurements using the flash with
cord flash mode.
Reference:
· Setting the shutter speed is similar to the previous instruction (see page 18).
· Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to
the previous instruction. (See page 13)
· See page 35 for further details of Wireless flash radio triggering system.
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6. Advanced Functions
1. Memory function
This meter can store up to nine measured values in memory for incident light and reflected light
independently. This feature can be used in the following modes;
Ambient light : shutter speed priority, aperture priority (L-608 only) or EV mode.
Electronic Flash light : cord, cordless or wireless flash radio triggering mode.
1. Press the Measuring button !5 and take a measure-
ment.
2. Press the Memory button u and store the measured
value in memory.
The number of values in memory is displayed on
the LCD. The memorized value is displayed on the
analog scale. By repeating this operation, up to nine
values can be stored in memory. MEMORY
3. To clear the memory, press the memory clear but-
ton @5 or switch to another measurement mode. Set shuttter
speed
Number of memorized value
4. Memory Recall
When the Jog wheel t is rotated while both Memory
button u and the Mode set button !0 are held down
together, the measured value stored in the memory
is displayed along with the memory number. When
any previous stored value is recalled with the ex- 1/10
ception of the last stored value, the "M" and number f stop
will blink.