SEKONIC DIGI LITE F L-328 Operating Instructions
Parts Designations Lumisphere Swivel Head (270° rotatable) Liquid crystal display Measuring switch Power switch UP/DOWN key Mode selection switch ISO key F/EV key Synchro terminal Battery chamber Carrying strap eyelet Lumidisc Reflected light filter
Liquid Crystal Display - Display for film speed moves through a range of IS0 3 - IS0 8000 by pressing either UP or DOWN key while holding the IS0 key depressed. By pressing F/W key, the indicated symbol will be converted from F to EV, and vice versa. When the meter is used in the flash mode, only the F mark is displayed. Symbol for wireless measurement 01, wired measurement Ioc or tine mode C will be dis played depending on the mode selection.
Preparing the Meter for Operation 1. Inserting the battery The meter uses a single AA size pen-light battery (1.5h. Open the battery chamber cover by sliding it in the direction of arrow, and insert the battery carefully aligning (+) and (-) polarities as indicated inside the chamber. Note: When not using the meter for a week or more, remove the battery from the meter. This will prevent any internal damage arising from battery leakage. 2. Checking the battery Check the battery before using the meter.
4. Setting ISO sensitivity Press either side of UP/DOWN key while holding ISO key depressed so that the ISO number of your film is displayed. Film speed can be set within the range of ISO 3 -ISO 8000 (Fig. 3). 5. Setting shutter speed This meter is designed for T (shutter speed) priority use, and the shutter speed should be set first. Press either side of UP/DOWN key, so the display of shutter speed can be changed in the range of 30 min.-1/8000 sec. for ambient light measurement and 1 sec.-11500 sec.
2. Set the film speed (ISO) and shutter speed (T) as shown in the paragraph for "Preparing the Meter for Operation". sym- 3. Press the measuring switch. The bol on the display starts flashing. 4. While the symbol is flashing (for about 90 sec.), fire the flash unit by pressing its test button (Fig. 7). 5. The appropriate F-stop value will be displayed on the meter. The measured value is indicated in a dual display by F-stop number with bar symbols and bar-dot symbol marks (Fig. 8). 6.
Measurement using Flash Unit with Synchro Cord It is recommended that the meter is used in the wired measurement mode when the flash light is measured from subject position or when the meter fails to register flash light from wireless measurement; for example, close to a fluorescent lamp, or in high ambient conditions etc. 1. Set the mode selection switch to position will be indicated on The symbol the display (Fig. 10). 2.
Ambient Light Measurement Measuring ambient light, whether it is daylight or standard electric light, is a fairly simple matter using either incident or reflected light method. 2. Set the film speed (ISO) and shutter speed (T) as shown in the paragraph for "Preparing the Meter for Operation". 3. Press the measuring switch. The appropriate F-stop value is displayed on the meter (Fig. 13). 4.
5. By pressing F/EV key the F/number display will be changed to the EV/number display, and vice versa. In case of EV mode the bar-dot symbols are not indicated on the display (Fig. 14). Note: The notes for wireless measurement are also applicabel to ambient light measurement. The procedures for taking measurements when using a movie camera are the same as for taking ambient light measurements. Keep depressing the UP side of UP/DOWN key. Then, after the display of 1/8000 sec.
Post-Measurement Calculation 1. By changing ISO sensitivity the measured F-stop value will automatically be altered to the appropriate one corresponding to the changed ISO value (Fig. 16) This post-measurement calculation is ap plicable to all measuring modes, wireless and wired flash light measurement, and ambient light measurement. 2. By changing the shutter speed (l) the measured F-stop value will automatically be altered to the appropriate one cor responding to the changed T value (Fig. 17).
Contrast Metering for Lighting Balance When calculating a desired lighting balance, the meter can be used to measure the brightness of main and fill-in lightings from the subject position. t. Mount a Lumidisc instead of Lumisphere for usual incident light measurement. 2. Select the measuring mode, and set the film speed (ISO) and shutter speed (T) as shown in the paragraph for "Preparing the Meter for Operation". 3.
Illuminance (LUX) Measurement The meter can be used as a LUX meter when used with the Lumidisc in the ambient light measuring mode. 1. 2. 3. Mount the Lumidisc, and slide the mode selection switch to position Set the film speed (ISO) to ISO 100 regardless of your film speed. Press the F/EV key and select EV mode. 4. Hold the meter so that the Lumidisc is parallel to the plane to be measured, and press the measuring switch. 5.
Accessories Lumisphere Lumidisc Reflected Light Filter Synchro Cord (sold separately) Viewfinder 5° (sold separately) • Use the Lumisphere when you wish to measure incident light for portraits and three-dimensional subjects. In case of incident light measurement, point the Lumi-sphere accurately toward the camera from the subject position. •Use the Lumidisc to measure illumination contrast or Lux as well as exposure of single-dimensional subjects. Measuring position is same as for Lumisphere.
Specification Measuring system • Incident and reflected light measurement Flash light for wireless and wired, and ambient light measurements Measuring element • Silicon Photo Diode Measuring range • Flash: F/1 .4-F/90+0.9 AV (ISO 100) Repeat metering • Within ±0.1 EV Ambient: EV -1-EV 19.9 (ISO 100) accuracy Calibration constants • C--340 K=12.5 Film speed • ISO 3-ISO 8000 Shutter speed • Flash: 1 sec.-1/500 sec. F-stop • F/1 .0-F/90 + 0.9 AV (digital and bar symbols) Movie scale • 8 fps.
Care of Your Meter DIGI LITE F meter is a high-precision instrument containing delicate electronic parts and components, and you are recommended to handle the meter with due care. 1. Avoid dropping or shocking the meter. 2. Do not store the meter in high temperature or high humidity locations. 3. Keep Lumisphere and Lumidiscs clean and free from scratches. 4. To avoid unnecessary battery drain, keep the meter switched off unless actually in use.
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