SekonicメーカーL-758の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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DIGIT ALMASTER L-758DR L-758D L-758 Operating Manual.
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ENGLISH Safety Precautions Before using your light meter , please read this “Safety Precautions” carefully and use it properly . Indicates hazard or unsafe use that can result in personal injury or death. Indicates hazard or unsafe use that can result in personal injury or damage to your light meter .
T able of Contents Safety Precautions T able of Contents 1. Parts Designation ............................................................................................... 1 1. Light Meter Parts ......................................................
ENGLISH 2-3 Cord multiple flash (cumulative) mode ....................................................... 24 2-4 Cordless multiple flash (cumulative) mode ................................................. 25 2-5 Flash analyzing function ..............
10.Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 56 FCC & IC compliance information .
-1- ENGLISH 1. Parts Designation ⑧ Flash Synchro terminal ② Lumisphere ④ Average / ∆ EV (Brightness Dif ference) button ⑤ Jog Wheel ⑥ ISO 2 button (“B” in radio channel setting) ⑪ IS.
-2- 2. Supplied Accessories − #0 CD-ROM for Software (Data Transfer Software, USB driver , Operating manual and Software guide) #1 Sticker for Multi-key Operation and CS (Custom Setting) @6 Synchro .
-3- ENGLISH 2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Auto Electro-Luminescent Display (EL) • In low light (EV 6 or less), a green backlight will automatically illuminate the entire LCD. • The LCD will not be automatically illuminated during measurements, in Cordless Flash or Wireless flash radio triggering mode.
-4- In setting : ⑧ Flash analyzing : ④ Luminance : / (Only L-758CINE) Display in viewfinder ⑤ ⑥ 2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display ① Measuring Mode Icons Ambient (see page 15) Auto.
-5- ENGLISH ⑧ Shutter priority indicator , shutter speed display for still photography or frames per second (f/s) for cinematography Appears when Shutter Priority (T) is selected mode (see page 15) .
-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-758CINE) Appears when Foot-Candle is selected Appears when Lux is selected Appears when Foot-Lambert is selected Appears when cd/m 2 is selected 2.
-7- Reference: • If the LCD screen turns of f immediately after the display appears when power is first applied, that is an indication that the battery is dead. Please promptly replace the battery . We recommend you always have a spare battery on hand.
-8- 5. Auto Power Off function 1. T o conserve battery power , the meter will turn off about twenty minutes after last use. 2. Whether the Auto Power Saving feature turns the power of f or the Power button ⑫ is pressed, the settings and measured values remain stored in memory .
-9- 8. Jog Wheel Lock or Lock Off 1. Hold down the Mode button ⑩ and ISO1 button ⑪ and “ LOC ” will appear to indicate that the Jog Wheel is locked. The last measurement is held until the lock is released, even if the Jog wheel ⑤ is accidentally moved.
-10- 9. Setting the Measuring and Memory button configuration In the custom settings mode (refer to P40), the Measuring button and the Memory button can be set as follows. 1. For Incident measuring The Measuring button and Memory button is set in the standard configuration.
-11- 4. Basic Operation 1. Incident or reflected spot measuring 1. T o set for either incident or reflected light operation, turn the Incident / Reflected Spot Selector Dial ⑲ on the eye piece, to the desired position ( or mark) until it clicks.
-12- 2. Setting measuring mode 1. Hold down the Mode button ⑩ and turn the Jog wheel ⑤ to select the desired mode. The mode switching sequence is shown in the chart below: 2. Modes enclosed in dotted lines can only be selected with custom setting.
-13- 3. Incident Measurement Mode Incident light measuring is the measurement method that employs either the Lumisphere or Lumidisc functions. Measurements should be with the Lumisphere aimed towards the camera direction from the subject position.
-14- 4. Basic Operation 4. Reflected Measurement Mode (spot metering) 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.
-15- 5. Measurement 1. Measuring ambient light In this measurement mode, we have the choice of shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode or EV mode. Hold down the Mode button ⑩ and turn the Jog wheel ⑤ to select ambient measurement mode . 1-1 Shutter Speed Priority mode 1.
-16- •“ E.u ” (Exposure under) or “ E.o ” (Exposure over) appears when the combination of shutter speed and aperture is outside the display range.
-17- 1-2 Aperture Priority mode 1. Hold down the Mode button ⑩ and turn the Jog wheel to select aperture priority mode . 2. Turn the Jog wheel ⑤ to set the desired f stop value. 3. Press the Measuring button ⑭ to take a measurement. Release the Measuring button to complete the measurement.
-18- 1-3 EV mode 1. T o activate EV mode, please set Custom setting no.5 and Item no.1. (See page 40) 2. Hold down the Mode button ⑩ and turn the Jog wheel ⑤ to select EV mode . 3 . Press the Measuring button ⑭ to take a measurement. Release the Measuring button to complete the measurement.
-19- 1-4 Cinematography 1. Hold down the Mode button ⑩ and turn the Jog wheel ⑤ to select ambient light shutter speed priority 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).
-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 Mode button ⑩ and ISO2 button ⑥ .
-21- 2. Measuring electronic flash This method of measurement can be done in the following modes; with cord, without cord, and Wireless flash radio triggering mode (cumulative or non-cumulative). When Measuring flash light, the shutter speed and F stop value (value combining ambient light and flash light: total amount of light) are displayed.
-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 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.
-23- 3. When the Measuring button ⑭ 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.
-24- 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.
-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 the camera's synchronizing range and set the proper shutter speed. • For flash units with low electric trigger voltage, the flash may not fire.
-26- 2. 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. 3. The ready to measure mode will be displayed for approximately 90 seconds.
-27- 2-5 Flash analyzing function When measuring flash light, the shutter speed and F stop value (combining ambient light and flash light: total amount of light) are displayed on the LCD screen and th.
-28- 2-6 Wireless Flash Radio T riggering With the Radio T ransmitter module plugged into the meters radio socket and a Receiver or Transceiver (PocketW izard ® ) connected to one or more electronic flash units, the meter provides a convenient system that enables one person working alone to measure flash output without the need of a sync cord.
-29- ↔ Each assigned button enables to set Quad-triggering zone directly . ISO 1 M.CLEAR MID.TONE ISO 2 “ A ”“ d ” “ c ” “ b ” 4. In the Quad-Triggering zone setting, after the channel is set to 17 to 32, the assigned buttons below are pressed.
-30- Reference: • Refer to the radio Receiver or T ransceiver instruction manual for the recommended operating method. • Maximum distance of the radio flash triggering system can vary depending on.
-31- 6. Advanced Functions 1. Memory function This meter can store up to nine measured values in memory for incident light and reflected light simultaneously . This feature can be used in the following modes; Ambient light : shutter speed priority , aperture priority or EV mode.
-32- 2. A veraging function This function displays the average of up to nine of the values in memory . 1. Press the Measuring button ⑭ and take a meas- urement. Current measured value on the analog scale will blink. 2. Press the Memory button ⑦ and store the measured value in memory , and memorized value on the analog scale stops blinking.
-33- 2 . Turn any secondary light source of f. Point the Lumisphere toward the main light source, from the position of the subject and take a measurement. Press the Memory button ⑦ and store the value in memory . 3. Press the A VE./ ∆ EV button ④ and display the “ A ”mark on the LCD indicating a standard value.
-34- 6. Advanced Functions 4. How to use an incident illuminance (LUX or FC) meter (L-758DR/758D) 1. Turn the Lumisphere retracting ring ① to lower it to the (retracted) mark position. 2. Make sure that any compensation Exposure/Calibration compensation: see page 36 & 37, Compensation of camera exposure profile: see page 46 is canceled.
-35- 5. How to use a reflected luminance (cd/m 2 or FL) meter (L-758DR/758D) 1. Exposure/Calibration compensation: see page 36 & 37, Compensation of camera exposure profile: see page 46. 2. Set the meter to EV mode and ISO 100. 3. Set meter to spot reading for reflected light.
-36- 6. How to use the Exposure compensation function Exposure compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/- 9.9 EV range. Exposure compensation may be necessary when compensation for filters, bellows, extension tube, etc is required.
-37- 6. Advanced Functions 7. How to use Calibration compensation function Calibration compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/- 1.0 EV . It provides the ability to match exposure measurements with meters to meters, correct exposure for special requirements, adjusts for film or digital cameras,etc.
-38- 6. Advanced Functions 8. Filter compensation 8-1 Filter compensation (1) It is possible to compensate for filter factor within a range of ± 5.0 EV in 1/10 steps. The measurement corresponding to the set compensation and can be displayed while pressing ISO2 button ⑥ .
-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 7 different frequently used types of filters. 1. Select setting number 1 and item number 2 in the custom setting mode (see page 40).
-40- *1 1/10 stop fractions are displayed in full, 1/2 and 1/3 step increments. *2 Individual: LUX, FC, cd/m 2 or FL Compound: LUX+T+F , FC+T+F , cd/m 2 +T+F or FL+T+F (combination) * 3 Auto-Switching:In incident mode,Measuring/Memory buttons are standard (as they are),however ,in reflected mode, automatically two buttons are switched.
-41- 1. T o enter the custom setting mode, the meter must first be turned off. Press Mode button ⑩ and turn the power on. 2. In the custom setting mode, ‘CS’ (custom setting) is displayed in the.
-42- 7. Camera Exposure Profiling 1. Calibration testing for exposure profiling Since no two digital cameras, camera and light meter or different types of film are likely to agree on the same exposure, they need to be calibrated.
-43- ENGLISH 7. Camera Exposure Profiling It is necessary to test the cameras sensitivity , measure the actual dynamic range and know the clipping points of your digital camera and/or type of film and processing used before programming the L-758DR (L-758D/L-758CINE) meter for Exposure Profiling.
-44- 7. Camera Exposure Profiling 2. Input test target data There are two ways to input the result of the test target data into the light meter: 1) Sekonic Data Transfer Software - install application.
-45- ENGLISH 7. Camera Exposure Profiling 2-2 Manual Exposure Profile Input It situations where it is not possible or convenient to use a computer or the Sekonic Data T ransfer Software, Exposure Profile data can be entered into the L-758DR (L-758D or L-758CINE) directly .
-46- 7. Camera Exposure Profiling 7) Setting compensation value Rotate the Jog wheel ⑤ while holding down ISO1 button ⑪ and ISO2 button ⑥ simultaneously . Compensation values can be made in 1/10 step increments in +/-5.0EV . 8) Setting Clipping point (-) Rotate the Jog wheel ⑤ while pressing A VE.
-47- ENGLISH 7. Camera Exposure Profiling 1 1) Setting Clipping point (+) Rotate the Jog wheel ⑤ while pressing ISO2 but- ton ⑥ . Clipping point can be set from 0 to +7EV in 1/10 step increments.
-48- 7. Camera Exposure Profiling 3. How to use Exposure Profiling mode 3-1 Selecting Camera Exposure Profiling Preset Camera Exposure Profiles (Camera 1, 2 and 3) can be recalled. 1) Press and hold down the ISO 1 button ⑪ ,while pressing the MID.TONE button ⑳ to select the desired Camera profile (Camera 1, 2 or 3).
-49- ENGLISH 2) The EV scale displays Clipping points(+/-),Dy- namic range(+/-)and Mid. T one with a triangle " "icon. 3) Measured value exceeding Dynamic range will be displayed as a slow blinking " " icons.Measurements that exceed the clipping points will be displayed as fast blinking " " icons.
-50- 2) After setting the Mid.T one (ex.Incident reading), take measurements (highlight or shadow, etc. with spot reading) and memorize them to see if measurements are within Dynamic range or Clipping points.
-51- ENGLISH 4) Setting Mid.T one V alue from Memorized V alues After taking three or more reflected Spot measurements, select which memorized value on the analog scale should be the Mid-T one value. First enter the memory recall mode by pressing and holding the MODE button, while pressing the Memory button.
-52- Synchro cord • This is a five-meter long cord with three plugs. An exposure meter , a camera, and a flash can all be connected at the same time. This is convenient when measurements are made, because it is not necessary to plug and unplug the synchro cord.
-53- 8. Optional Accessories Wireless Flash Radio T riggering module (For the L-758D or L-758CINE. ) • Electronic flash units and/or cameras can de triggered wireless from the L-758 or L-758CINE with optional radio module using PocktWizard Receiver or T rans ceivers connected to them.
-54- · T ype : Digital exposure meter equipped with 1 ° spot viewfinder for ambient and flash light · Light receiving method : Incident light and reflected light · Light Receptors Incident light :.
-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 758DR/758D) F0.5 – F64 (in 1/3 steps), (for 758CINE) EV scale -7.0EV to +7.0EV (in 1/3 steps) Contrast function : +/- 9.
-56- NOTE: • Although this meter has an All-weather design for everyday use (JIS standard water resistance class 4), do not place it in water or use it underwater . This will cause it to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging this meter , never drop it or subject it to shock.
-57- Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant T o Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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