Sekonic L-758DR User Manual

DIGITALMASTERL-758DRL-758DL-758  Operating Manual

-4-In setting : ⑧Flash analyzing : ④Luminance : / (Only L-758CINE)Display in viewfinder⑤⑥2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display① Me

-5-ENGLISH⑧ Shutter priority indicator, shutter speed display for still photography or frames per second (f/s) forcinematographyAppears when Shutter P

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

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

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

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

-10-9. Setting the Measuring and Memory button configurationIn the custom settings mode (refer to P40), the Measuringbutton and the Memory button can

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

-12-2. Setting measuring mode1. Hold down the Mode button ⑩ and turn the Jog wheel ⑤ toselect the desired mode. The mode switching sequence isshown in

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

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

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

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

-17-1-2 Aperture Priority mode1. Hold down the Mode button ⑩ and turn the Jog wheel toselect aperture priority mode .2. Turn the Jog wheel ⑤ to set t

-18-1-3 EV mode1. To activate EV mode, please set Custom settingno.5 and Item no.1. (See page 40)2. Hold down the Mode button ⑩ and turn the Jogwheel

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

-20-4. Setting the shutter angle (L-758CINE only).It is possible to set the shutter angle by turning the Jog wheel ⑤ while pressing Modebutton ⑩ and I

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

-22-Reference: • It is possible to switch the shutter speed between full, 1/2 and 1/3 stops by custom setting(See page 40). • The shutter speed can be

-23-3. When the Measuring button ⑭ is pressed, themode mark will blink and the meter is ready tomeasure. The ready to measure mode will continuefor ap

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

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

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

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

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

-28-2-6 Wireless Flash Radio TriggeringWith the Radio Transmitter module plugged into the meters radio socket and a Receiver orTransceiver (PocketWiza

-29-↔ Each assigned button enables to setQuad-triggering zone directly.ISO 1 M.CLEARMID.TONEISO 2“A”“d”“c”“b”4. In the Quad-Triggering zone setting, a

-30-Reference:• Refer to the radio Receiver or Transceiver instruction manual for the recommended operatingmethod.• Maximum distance of the radio flas

-31-6. Advanced Functions1. Memory functionThis meter can store up to nine measured values in memory for incident light and reflected lightsimultaneo

-32-2. Averaging functionThis function displays the average of up to nine of the values in memory.1. Press the Measuring button ⑭ and take a meas-urem

-33-2. Turn any secondary light source off. Point theLumisphere toward the main light source, from theposition of the subject and take a measurement.

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

-34-6. Advanced Functions4. How to use an incident illuminance (LUX or FC) meter (L-758DR/758D)1. Turn the Lumisphere retracting ring ① to lower it t

-35-5. How to use a reflected luminance (cd/m2 or FL) meter (L-758DR/758D)1. Exposure/Calibration compensation: see page 36 & 37, Compensation of

-36-6. How to use the Exposure compensation functionExposure compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/- 9.9 EV range. Exposurec

-37-6. Advanced Functions7. How to use Calibration compensation functionCalibration compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/-

-38-6. Advanced Functions8. Filter compensation8-1 Filter compensation (1)It is possible to compensate for filter factor within a range of ±5.0 EV in

-39-8-2 Filter factor number compensation (2) (L-758CINE only)When using the L-758DR for Cine/Video exposures, in cine industry, it is possible to set

-40-*1 1/10 stop fractions are displayed in full, 1/2 and 1/3 step increments.*2 Individual: LUX, FC, cd/m2 or FLCompound: LUX+T+F, FC+T+F, cd/m2+T+F

-41-1. To enter the custom setting mode, the meter must first be turned off. Press Mode button ⑩ andturn the power on.2. In the custom setting mode, ‘

-42-7. Camera Exposure Profiling1. Calibration testing for exposure profilingSince no two digital cameras, camera and light meter or different types

-43-ENGLISH7. Camera Exposure ProfilingIt is necessary to test the cameras sensitivity, measure the actual dynamic range and know theclipping points

ENGLISH2-3 Cord multiple flash (cumulative) mode ... 242-4 Cordless multiple flash (cumulative) mo

-44-7. Camera Exposure Profiling2. Input test target dataThere are two ways to input the result of the test target data into the light meter: 1) Seko

-45-ENGLISH7. Camera Exposure Profiling2-2 Manual Exposure Profile InputIt situations where it is not possible or convenient to use a computer or the

-46-7. Camera Exposure Profiling7) Setting compensation valueRotate the Jog wheel ⑤ while holding down ISO1button ⑪ and ISO2 button ⑥ simultaneously.

-47-ENGLISH7. Camera Exposure Profiling11) Setting Clipping point (+)Rotate the Jog wheel ⑤ while pressing ISO2 but-ton ⑥ . Clipping point can be set

-48-7. Camera Exposure Profiling3. How to use Exposure Profiling mode3-1 Selecting Camera Exposure ProfilingPreset Camera Exposure Profiles (Camera 1

-49-ENGLISH2) The EV scale displays Clipping points(+/-),Dy-namic range(+/-)and Mid. Tone with a triangle" "icon.3) Measured value excee

-50-2) After setting the Mid.Tone (ex.Incident reading), take measurements (highlight or shadow,etc. with spot reading) and memorize them to see if me

-51-ENGLISH4) Setting Mid.Tone Value from Memorized ValuesAfter taking three or more reflected Spot measurements, select which memorized valueon the a

-52-Synchro cord• This is a five-meter long cord with three plugs. An exposuremeter, a camera, and a flash can all be connected at thesame time. Thi

-53-8. Optional AccessoriesWireless Flash Radio Triggering module (For the L-758D or L-758CINE. )• Electronic flash units and/or cameras can de trigg

10.Care and Maintenance ... 56FCC & IC compliance information .

-54- · Type : Digital exposure meter equipped with 1° spot viewfinder for ambientand flash light · Light receiving method : Incident light and reflect

-55-Aperture : f/0.5 to f/161.2 (in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 steps)EV : EV -9.9 to EV 46.6 (in 1/10 steps)Analog scale : F-scale F0.7 – F90 (in 1/3 steps), (for

-56-NOTE:• Although this meter has an All-weather design for everyday use (JIS standard waterresistance class 4), do not place it in water or use it u

-57-Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user's authority

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-1-ENGLISH 1. Parts Designation⑧ Flash Synchro terminal② Lumisphere④ Average / ∆ EV (Brightness Difference) button⑤ Jog Wheel⑥ISO 2 button (“B”

-2-2. Supplied Accessories−#0CD-ROM for Software (Data Transfer Software, USB driver, Operating manual and Software guide)#1Sticker for

-3-ENGLISH2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)Auto Electro-Luminescent Display (EL) • In low light (EV 6 or less), a green backlight wi