ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH Operating Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Manuale d’istruzioni Manual de instrucciones ITALIANO L-608/L-608 ESPANÕL Super Zoom Master
The 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 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.
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 ......................................................................
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2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display L-608 !0 q w e o r !1 i t y u L-608CINE !0 q w e o r !1 i t u y NOTE: 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 blue backlight will automatically illuminate the entire LCD.
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3. Before Using 1. Attach the strap Attach the Strap @1 by passing the small end loop through the eyelet o and passing the other end of strap through it. MO E OD ZO OM M AS TE R 8 60 L- WARNING • Please place in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally get the strap wrapped around his neck. There is danger of strangulation. 2. Inserting the battery 1. Requires one 3.0 v AA size battery. (CR123A lithium battery) 2.
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.
3. Before Using 8. Mesurement Lock and Measurement Lock Off 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and ISO1 button !1 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. ISO 1 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.
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 2. Reflected Spot operation When incident operation is selected, the mark will blink for three seconds and when Reflected mark will blink for three seconds on the LCD.
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.
3. Setting DIP Switches 1. Switches for setting modes that are used infrequently are housed in the Battery compartment !9 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, setting become possible for EV mode (ambient light) ☆ Multi settings When DIP switch 2 is turned on, multiple cumulative flash mode can be set.
4. Basic Operation 4. When set for incident light 1. Measurement of incident light uses Lumisphere or recessed Lumisphere. You can switch between Lumisphere and recessed function by firmly rotating the Lumisphere UP/DOWN ring q until it clicks. Lumisphere Lumidisc 2. When the Lumisphere is raised This is used to photograph people, buildings, and other three dimensional objects.
4. The black circle A in the finder indicates the measurement range. The light receiving angle is 1 degree with the telephoto setting of the zoom lens and 4 degrees with the wide angle. IC Take the measurement by aligning the circle inside the viewfinder with the subject area to be measured. 4° 3. M SPO 1〜 The spot metering area can be selected by turning the Zoom Lens ring @6 while looking through the viewfinder from the camera position. T 2. ZOO When set for reflected light (spot metering) 1.
4. Basic Operation < Lumigrid > (opsional) (Receiving Angle 54°) 1. Remove the Lumisphere The lumisphere unit is removed by holding the upper and lower sections of upper and lower double Lumisphere up/down ring q and turning it in the counterclockwise direction while pushing the Lock lever upward. 2.
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 Set/change dial t to select ambient measurement mode . 1-1 Shutter Speed Priority mode 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Set/change dial t to select shutter Speed Priority mode. POWER 2. Turn the Set/change dial to set the desired shutter speed. 3. Press the Measuring button ! 5 to make a measurement.
5. Measurement 1-2 Aperture Priority mode 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Set/change dial to select aperture priority mode. 2. Turn the Set/change dial t to set the desired f stop value. MODE Measured value (shutter speed) 3. Press the Measuring button !5 to make a measurement. Release the Measuring button to complete the measurement. The measured value (shutter speed) at the time will be displayed.
1-3 EV mode Open the Battery compartment cover !6 and slide the EV, DIP switch (see page 9) to the ON position. 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Set/change dial t to select EV value mode. MODE 2. Press the Measuring button ! 5 to make a measurement. Release the Measuring button to complete the measurement. The measured value (EV value) at that time will be displayed.
5. Measurement 1-4 Cinematography 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Set/ change dial t to select ambient light shutter speed priority mode. MODE 2. Turn the Set/change dial to select the Cine Speed for the camera that will be used. Cine Speed is displayed after 1/8000, 1/200, 1/400 and the unit are in frames per second (FPS).
5. Measurement Set ENGLISH ☆ 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 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 measures continuously until it is released.
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 radio flash system (with optional radio transmitter module).
5. Measurement • 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 flash cordless mode or radio flash system (accessories), and keep the Synchro terminal cap in place. NOTE: • The electronic fire unit may fire when you connect the Synchro cord or operate the POWER Switch.
5. Measurement 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, fire the flash and 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. Set shutter speed 5. When the light from the flash is received, the measured value (f stop) is displayed.
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. 1. Slide DIP switch 2 to MULTI (see page 9) to the ON position.
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. Under such conditions, it is recommended that you use the meter in the flash cordless 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.
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. The ratio of flash element to the total amount of light 1/10 f stop Number of cumulative flashes Set shutter speed f stop Measured f stop 4. The ready to measure mode will be displayed for approximately 90 seconds.
6. Advanced Functions 1. Memory function This meter can store up to nine measured values in memory. This feature can be used in the following modes: ambient light (shutter speed priority, aperture priority and EV) flash (with, without cord and radio wave). 1. Press the Measuring button !5 and take a measurement. 2. Press the Memory button u placing the measured value in memory. The number of values in memory is displayed on the LCD.
6. Advanced Functions Averaging function This displays the average of two to nine of the values in memory. 1. Press the Measuring button ! 5 and take a measurement. 2. Press the Memory button u placing the measured value in memory. 3. When the Ave/ Δ EV button r is pressed, an average value for the two to nine measurements display on the LCD. The value in memory and the average values are displayed on the analog scale. An "A" appears in LCD to indicate this is an average. ENGLISH 2.
6. Advanced Functions 2. Turn any secondary light source off. Point the Lumisphere toward the main light source, from the position of the subject and take a measurement. Press the Memory button u and store the value in memory. 3. Press the Average/ ∆ EV button r and display the "A" mark on the LCD. AVE./∆EV MEMORY Now on reading Set shutter speed 4. Difference in EV Turn the main lighting off. Now, point the Lumisphere toward the secondary light source.
6. Advanced Functions How to use an incident illuminance (LUX) meter 1. Turn the Lumisphere UP/DOWN ring q to lower it to the mark position. 2. Make sure that componsating value (see page 29) is canceled ( ). 3. Set the meter to EV mode (DIP switch 1) and ISO 100. 4. Place meter parallel to the subject and take a measurement. 5. Convert the measured EV with a conversion table or calculation formula to find the brightness level. ENGLISH 4.
6. Advanced Functions 5. How to use a reflected luminance (cd/m2) meter 1. Make sure that the componsating value (see page 29) is canceled ( ). 2. Set the meter to EV mode (DIP switch 1) and ISO 100. 3. Set meter for spot reading. Choose angle setting that is best suited for your subject. Take the measurement by looking through the finder and aligning so the subject that will be measured is inside the circle. 4.
6. How to change the compensating function Exposure compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/- 9.9 EV range. Exposure compensation may be desired to match specific requirements, calibration to other light meters, or setting exposure calibration in 1 /10 steps up or down from standard ISO film speeds, It may also be desired when requiring compensation for filters, bellows extension, etc. When corrections have been made, • is displayed on the LCD.
6. Advanced Functions 7. Use of the correction indicator function 1. Set the measurement mode (incident light, reflected light) for the desired correction. It is possible to set the amount of correction independently for both incident and reflected light. It is not possible to switch between measurement modes (incident light, reflected light) if the setting is not completed. 2. Select setting number 2 and item 0 in the custom setting mode with DIP switch set to on.
6. Advanced Functions Filter setting Filter settings (1) It is possible to set the correction of the film being used within a range of ±5 EV in 1/10 steps. The measurement corresponding to the set correction is displayed while pressing ISO2 button y. 1. Select setting number 1 and item number 1 in the custom setting mode (refer to P34). 2. Set the desired correction by turning the Set/change dial t while pressing ISO2 button.
6. Advanced Functions 9. Analyzing measurement function When measuring flash light, the shutter speed and F stop value (value combining ambient light and flash light: total amount of light) are displayed in the liquid crystal display and the ambient light and flash light are each displayed as separate values together with the total amount of light in the dot 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.
10. Custom setting function It is possible to set the required functions in advance. CUSTOM SETTING LIST No. Model Lighting Custom Setting name 1 608 Ambient & Flash ISO 2 setting CINE Item 0 1 Film Sensitivity 1/3 step Filter Setting (1) 0.1EV step (±5EV) 2 3 — — Film Sensitivity 1/3 step Filter Setting Filter Setting (2) 7 Filter (1) 0.
6. Advanced Functions -34- 1. To enter the custom setting mode, set power button !2 to the on position setting DIP switch 4 to on. It is not possible to enter the custom setting mode if DIP switch 4 is set to on after turning on the power. 2. When in the custom setting mode, 'CS' (custom setting) is displayed in the ISO display, a setting number between 01-12 is displayed in the shutter speed display and item number 0, 1, 2 or 3 is displayed in the aperture display. 3.
11. Radio flash system Setting the radio wave transmitter module (RT-32; optional) in the main unit and connecting the receiver RR-32 or RR-4; optional) to the flash provides a convenient system that enables one person working alone to measure flash light without a synchro cord, thereby making it possible to take measurements by triggering the flash from the exposure meter. The unit has 32 channels when the radio wave transmitter module (RT-32) is mounted.
6. Advanced Functions 3. The set channel number will flicker on and off at this time. Turn the Set/change dial to set the channel setting. 4. In the Setting mode, "ch" appears on the ISO indicator. At the same time, channel numbers (1 to 16 and 17 to 32) appear on the F indicator. When the channel number is 17 to 32, subchannel (A, b, c and d) settings are displayed on the T indicator. In the absence of settings, "" appears in the figures. 5.
6. Upon setting completion, the Radio flash mode is selected using the Set/change dial while the mode button is depressed. 7. Confirm that the unit and the radio wave receiver are set to the same channel number. The flash unit will fire when the measurement button of the unit is pressed and measurements can be made at the same time. Reference: • Refer to the receiver instruction manual for the receiver operating method.
7. Accessories Mini Light Receptor (Sold separately) • • Incident light receiving unit with a compact 12mm diameter light receiving surface. For measuring narrow areas used for photographing small subjects or copy work. Booster (Sold separately) • • For light measuring on camera ground glass, focusing screens, SLR eyepieces, microscope eyepiece. When the Booster is used without any accessory attachments, it can measure reflected light over approximately a 60 degree angle of field.
7. Accessories • Combining radio wave transmitter module (RT-32) with radio wave receiver (RR-32 or RR-4) enables measurements by triggering the flash from the exposure meter. Radio wave transmitter module (RT-32) Radio wave receiver (RR-32) Radio wave receiver (RR-4) • Light receiving angle 54° (Lumigrid) (Sold separately) This method measures the brightness (luminance) of the light reflected from the subject.
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9. Safety Guide WARNING: • Please keep in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally get the strap wrapped around his neck. There is danger of strangulation. • Never place batteries in fire, short, disassemble, or heat them. The batteries might break down, and cause injury or pollute the environment. CAUTION: • Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder, because of potential eye injury.
10. Care and Maintainance • 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. Splashed Rain Do not wash with water Do not submerge or use under water • To avoid damaging this meter, never drop it or subject it to shock. • Avoid storing it in places with high temperatures or humidity.
FCC & IC compliance information: 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 To Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
