Sekonic C-800 Operating Manual

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Page 1 Please read the operating manual carefully to fully understand the features of this product before use and keep it for future use. Keep the operating manual in a safe place. Please see the Startup Guide for information about the basic operations.
Page 2: Terminology And Trademarks
The SPECTROMETER C-800 Series makes it possible to matching function (human eye's characteristic). * Download the Utility from www.sekonic.com, and install it on your computer. URL: To use this Utility, connect your computer to the C-800 Series using a USB cable C-800 Series C-800 C-800-U Terminology and Trademarks ©2018-2022...
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Before using this product, please read this "Safety Precautions" for proper operation. The WARNING symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury if the product is not used properly. The CAUTION symbol indicates the possibility of minor to moderate personal injury or product damage if the product is not used properly.
Page 4: Caution
CAUTION Even when the meter is in the bag or pocket, damage is possible under severe impact or pressure conditions. CA Prop 65 WARNING which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Page 5 A protective sheet is attached to the LCD. Peel it off before use. Although the LCD monitor is manufactured to very high standards, it is possible to the meter. Our company shall not be liable for any data loss caused by, but not limited to, malicious acts and control errors.
Page 6: Intended Usage
The meter is designed for: and motion picture. target color temperature. Managing the aged deterioration of light sources. Checking the color rendering properties of a light source. Main features of the C-800 Usage Features Lighting control Measure all lights (LED, HMI, Tungsten, Fluorescent lamp, for still and motion 780nm.
Page 7: Intended Users
Intended Users picture industries, and those who manufacture and rent the light sources which they use. In addition, the C-800 Series is intended for architectural interior lighting design. Disclaimer The Company shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damage resulting from the failure of this product or its use.
Page 8: Accompanying Accessories
* The USB cable (Mini-B connector) is not included in the package. Please obtain this separately. * Batteries (two AA) are not included in the package. Please obtain these separately. Meter Soft Case Neck Strap Quick Guide Safety Precaution C-800 English Startup Guide Deutsch Startanleitung Français Guía de inicio Español...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Terminology and Trademarks Safety Precautions ............................WARNING ............................. CAUTION ............................. CA Prop 65 ..............................Intended Usage ............................Intended Users ............................. Disclaimer ............................... Restrictions ..............................Accompanying Accessories ........................1. Parts Designations and Functions ..................Parts Designations ........................Parts Functions .........................
Page 10 Setting the Indication and Items in Measuring Screen ........... Setting Target Color temperature ..................Customizing Display Items in the Measuring Screen ............. Selecting the Display Mode .................................................................................................... Standard Light Source Selection ..........................................................
Page 11 ..........................Using the Memory Function ........................................................................................7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen ..................Setting Items ......................... Item List ..........................Customize ................................................Selecting the Shutter Speed Step ..................Selecting the LB Step ......................Selecting the Camera Filter Brand ...................
Page 12 Dark Calibration ........................Product Information Display ....................Regulation Display ............................................Adjust Touch Panel ......................Edit User Information ......................Factory Setting ..................................................... Glossary ..........................Filter Types ..................................................Legal Requirement ......................10. Optional Accessories ........................11. Troubleshooting ..........................12. After-sales Services ........................
Page 13: Parts Designations And Functions
1. Parts Designations and Functions Parts Designations and Functions Parts Designations Front View Rear View Light Receptor Light Selection Ring Power Button Display Panel Measuring Button Tripod Socket Memory Button Battery Cover Menu Button Bottom View Battery Compartment Section Strap Eyelet Sync Terminal USB Mini-B Connector Battery...
Page 14: Parts Functions
1. Parts Designations and Functions Parts Functions The following table lists the functions of each part. Part Name Functions Point light receptor directly at light source during reading. Head Light Receptor rotates 270 degrees to aid reading. Light Selection Rotate to select dark calibration, normal measuring range or high Ring Power Button Press to turn ON/OFF.
Page 15: Before Use
2. Before Use Before Use Attaching the Strap Pass the strap (included) through the outer hole of the Strap Eyelet Pass the opposite end of the strap through the loop at the end of the strap. Strap Eyelet WARNING Infants or toddlers may accidentally wrap the strap around their neck, so please place it in a location out of their reach.
Page 16: Installing The Batteries
2. Before Use Installing the Batteries Prepare two AA batteries. in the direction of the arrow and Insert the batteries according to the "+" and "-" symbols in the Battery Compartment * As shown in the diagram below, please note both positive sides of the batteries are facing in the same direction.
Page 17: Power On/Off
The meter will turn on and the Startup screen will be displayed (for 2 seconds). Startup Screen The blue lettered "SEKONIC" logo screen is displayed after battery replacement and 24 hours after power OFF. The meter is executing a memory check while the blue do not turn OFF the power, as doing so may lead to damage.
Page 18 2. Before Use time) Screen A blue highlight will appear behind the selected button. Press the [OK] to select the language. The language can be switched at any time. ( P153) Dark calibration. Ring to calibration indication. "Dark calibration in progress. Please wait" and the status bar will appear while calibrating.
Page 19 2. Before Use is not set to the dark Dark Calibration Position Selection Ring for dark calibration." is displayed. Set the to the dark calibration position ) to calibrate the system. If dark calibration is not successful, "Dark calibration Dark Calibration to the dark calibration position ) to calibrate the system.
Page 20 2. Before Use Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination Power OFF Press and hold the Power Button for 1 second or longer. The meter will turn OFF. Please wait 3 seconds between repeated power on and power off sessions. All settings and measurements made during use are saved in memory even after the meter is powered off.
Page 21: Automatic Power Off Function
2. Before Use Automatic Power OFF Function To save battery capacity, the meter will automatically turn off 5 minutes (default setting) after the last button is pressed. All measurements, settings and indications are saved in memory even after the meter has automatically turned off. When the power is turned ON, they will be displayed again.
Page 22: Checking The Battery Capacity
This is an indication that the batteries are depleted and should be replaced immediately. Having spare batteries on hand is recommended. When the meter is continuously used at room temperature, the battery life should last 8 hours (based on Sekonic testing methods).
Page 23: Replacing Batteries
2. Before Use Replacing Batteries Always turn off the power before replacing batteries. If you replace batteries while the power is turned on, the measured values that are obtained during operations are not saved. Also, this may cause a failure. If an unexpected display appears on the LCD during battery replacement or measurement, ie.
Page 24: Screen Operation
3. Screen Operation Screen Operation Screen and Operation 3-1-1 Basic Screen and Operation The touch-screen display enables selecting Display Modes and settings with the Measuring Screen The Measuring screen is displayed after the meter is turned ON and the dark calibration is complete.
Page 25 3. Screen Operation Item List Part Name Description Status Bar Displays the setting contents. ( P14) Displays the current Measuring Mode. ( P22) [Measuring Mode] Icon Touch the icon to switch to the Measuring Mode Selection screen. Displays the target color temperature. ( P26) [Target] Indication Touch the icon to switch to the Target Color Temperature...
Page 26 3. Screen Operation Status Bar For this description, all icons and menus are displayed. Part Name Description Battery Capacity Have a spare battery ready. Indicator Replace the battery immediately. Memory Count The number in memory is displayed until 99 to the right of the mark.
Page 27 3. Screen Operation Tool Box Screen The following setting can be performed after touching the [Tool Box ( )] icon on the measuring screen. default. Measuring Screen Tool Box Screen in Text Mode [Tool Box: Item List] Part Name Description Preset Selection Switches to the Preset Selection screen.
Page 28: Icon Operation
3. Screen Operation 3-1-2 Icon Operation Touch Operation Touch the icons on screen to perform various operations. (Ex.) Measuring Screen in Text Mode Touch-enabled Icons Icons with blue under-bar indicate which icons are operational. Touch-enabled Icons Touch-disabled Icons Slide Operation (Ex.) Shutter Speed Selection Screen Top Icon Touch to advance to...
Page 29: Input Of Numbers/Characters
3. Screen Operation 3-1-3 Input of Numbers/Characters You can input numbers and characters. Numeric Number Input Screen (Ex.) Target Color Temperature Input Screen Numeric Number Method Description Value displayed on screen when key touched. Delete Deletes input value at cursor position. Moves input position.
Page 30 3. Screen Operation Character Input Screen Figure Input Screen Upper Case Input Screen Lower Case Input Screen (Figures) Keypad (Upper Case Input Screen) Keypad (Lower Case Input Screen) Input Method of Characters and Numbers Description 1/A/a Shifts between numbers/upper case letters/lower case letters. 0-9, ABC, Value displayed on screen when key touched.
Page 31: Locking And Unlocking The Screen
3. Screen Operation 3-1-4 Locking and Unlocking the Screen You can lock the screen to prevent misoperation. When the screen is locked, touch operation is disabled. However, the Memory Button , Measuring Button , and Power Button are still operational. Power The screen will stay locked even when power Button...
Page 32: Basic Operations
4. Basic Operations Basic Operations Basic Measurement Flow The basic operations and screens are as follows. Measurements and measurement changes are operated from the Measuring screen. Power ON Startup Screen Make sure the Light Selection Dark Calibration Ring is set to the dark calibration position.
Page 33 4. Basic Operations Select the measuring mode. (Cordless or Cord) Measuring Screen Measuring Screen The LCD dims when Measuring Button measuring.When measurement returns to the previous user Measuring Screen measurement results are displayed. Measuring Screen Pressing the Memory Button stores the displayed data with [Tool Box] Icon memory title (set in Tool Box in advance) and number of...
Page 34: Selecting The Measuring Mode
4. Basic Operations 4-2-1 Select the Measuring Mode to use. Icon Description P86) after Measuring Button pressed to arm meter (for 90 P89) connection. ( P93)
Page 35 4. Basic Operations Operation Measuring Screen Selection Screen [Measuring Mode] Icon Select the desired Measuring mode. Measuring Screen Selection Screen...
Page 36: Selecting The Shutter Speed (Flash Modes Only)
4. Basic Operations 4-2-2 Operation [Shutter Speed 1/125] [OK] Button [Shutter Speed 1/250] Touch the [OK] button.
Page 37 4. Basic Operations P129) 1 Step 1/3 Step 1/2 Step 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/10 1/250 1/15 1/500 1/20 *1/75 1/10 1/30 *1/80 1/13 1/45 *1/90 1/15 1/60 *1/100 1/20 1/90 *1/200 1/25 1/125 *1/400 1/30 1/180 1/40 1/250 1/50 1/350 1/60 1/500...
Page 38: Setting The Indication And Items In Measuring Screen
4. Basic Operations 4-3-1 Setting Target Color temperature Use this setting to establish a "target" color temperature for camera and light source The target color temperature is displayed in the upper central part of the Measurement screen. Operation Enter the Target color temperature value. temperature value is displayed in the right side.
Page 39 4. Basic Operations Touch the [OK] button. The target color temperature is set. Set the meter's target color temperature to the same color temperature set on your camera for manual white balance. Some digital cameras have the recommended color operating manual. convenience.
Page 40: Customizing Display Items In The Measuring Screen
4. Basic Operations 4-3-2 Operation Measuring Screen Measuring Screen Measurement Screen ( P34) ( P37) ( P43) Description Illuminance * Exposure * Displays the CC correction value in CC index. Displays the CC corrected value in total value of CC Displays the CC correction value in the compensation Measuring screens and Setting Mode.
Page 41 4. Basic Operations Description 0 to 100. 0 to 200. Displays the SSI index in the value from 0 to 100 in SSI Tungsten comparison with CIE Tungsten (3200K). Displays the SSI index in the value from 0 to 100 in comparison with CIE D55 (5500K).
Page 42 4. Basic Operations Touching an icon on the Display Mode Selection screen displays lighting information in different ways to suit your needs. * Pressing the Menu Button on the meter returns to the Display Mode Selection screen. Spectrum Text Spectrum Comparison TM-30 Comparison...
Page 43 Icon [Text] Icon values. ( P34) [Spectrum] Icon distribution graph. ( P37) Compares the current measurement value [Spectrum Comparison] and up to 2 memorized values in the spectrum Icon distribution graph. ( P39) Displays the average CRI (Ra) or individual [CRI] Icon CRI (R1 ~ R15) numerically.
Page 44 4. Basic Operations Operation Menu Button on the meter. Display modes from No.1 to 11 are for measurement. Display mode No.12 is for settings. Measuring Screen Selection Screen Touch the [Text] icon Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements.
Page 45 4. Basic Operations Measurement result appears on the Measuring screen (Text Measurement result Memorize the measurement results. . ( P107)
Page 46 4. Basic Operations 4-4-1 Text Screen [Target] Indication [Measuring Mode] Icon [Display Mode] Icon Text Mode [Display Item] Indication Operation Set the desired color temperature number.
Page 47 4. Basic Operations The currently selected display item will be encircled in blue. Text Screen Touch [Display Item] indication you want to change. To page 2 To page 1 Touch the desired Display Item. Indication will be encircled in blue. Display Item appears.
Page 48 4. Basic Operations Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements. or Range H ) depending on the brightness of P100 P102) Measuring Button It may take longer time in case of taking measurement under low light (under 30lx).
Page 49 4. Basic Operations 4-4-2 Spectrum Screen [Target] Indication [Measuring Mode] Icon [Display Mode] Icon Spectrum Mode [Display Item] Indication Operation Set the desired color temperature number. Touch the desired Display Item and [OK] button.
Page 50 4. Basic Operations Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements. or Range H ) depending on the brightness of P100 P102) Measuring Button The enlarged graph is displayed on the whole screen (landscape). spectrum distribution graph.
Page 51 4. Basic Operations 4-4-3 Compares the current measurement value and up to 2 memorized values as yellow and/or red lines in the spectrum distribution graph. Spectrum Comp. Screen [Display Mode] Icon [Measuring Mode] Icon Spectrum Comparison Mode Current Measurement [Memory Selection] Icon Selected Memorized Value Display Area [Graph Display ON/...
Page 52 4. Basic Operations Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD measurements. Spectrum Comp. Spectrum Comp. Screen Current Measurement Memory Selection [Memory Area Selection] Icon Returns to the Spectrum Comp. screen.
Page 53 4. Basic Operations Select a memorized reading for display and comparison. Title Area Memory Area Displays linked data with the title. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Memory Title Memorized Measurement Value * [ ] shows line. [ ] hides line. Spectrum Comp.
Page 54 4. Basic Operations The enlarged graph is displayed on the whole screen (landscape). enlarged spectrum comparison graph. Spectrum Comp. Screen Spectrum Comparison Graph Y Axis Scale] in "Customize" on page 2 of Setting screen. ( P144) available and [ ] button will be hidden. Memorize the measurement results.
Page 55 4. Basic Operations 4-4-4 Displays the selected average CRI (Ra) or individual CRI (R1 ~ R15) numerically. Each CRI is also displayed in a graph. CRI Screen [Display Mode] Icon [Measuring Mode] Icon CRI Mode [Display Item] Indication Measurement Value Display Area Graph Display Area Displays CRI in horizontal...
Page 56 4. Basic Operations Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid CRI Screen [Display Item] Indication Select the item to display above the graph. Indication will be encircled in blue. Touch the [OK] button.
Page 57 4. Basic Operations 4-4-5 Compares the current measurement value and memoried value to show the color temperature and average CRI (Ra). Also individual CRI (R1 to R15) is displayed in each graph. CRI Comp. Screen [Display Mode] Icon [Measuring Mode] Icon CRI Comp.
Page 58 4. Basic Operations Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid Selection] icon. CRI Comp. Screen [Memory Selection] Icon Memory Selection Area Current Measurement Graph (Individual CRI Number) Returns to the CRI Comp.
Page 59 4. Basic Operations Select a memorized reading for display and comparison. Title Area Memory Area Displays linked data with the title. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Selected Memory Title Selected Memorized Value...
Page 60 4. Basic Operations Comp. screen value appears on the left side of graph. CRI Comp. Screen [Memory Current Measurement Selection] Icon Selected Memorized Value Display Area Current Measurement Graph (Individual CRI Number) Selected Memorized Value Graph (Individual CRI Number) CRI Number Memorize the measurement results.
Page 61 4. Basic Operations 4-4-6 uv) and color vector graphic. ( P188) TM-30 Screen [Display Mode] Icon [Measuring Mode] Icon Measurement Value Display Area Color Vector Graphic Area Operation Light Selection Ring Press the Measuring Button to measure. The Light Selection Ring should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements.
Page 62 4. Basic Operations Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD measurements. Color vector graphic is the visual representation of hue and chroma shifts around the hue circle divided by 16. Color vector graphic shows the current measurement in the red line. for current measurement.
Page 63 4. Basic Operations 4-4-7 Compares the current measurement value and up to 2 reference values (color temperature and temperature input or memory recall. ( P188) SSI Screen [Display Mode] Icon [Measuring Mode] Icon SSI Mode Current Measurement [SSI Reference Light Reference Light Source Source Selection] Icon Display Area...
Page 64 4. Basic Operations Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD measurements. Touch the [Select SSI Reference] icon. The [Select SSI Reference Light Select SSI Reference Light SSI Screen Screen Blue bar [Select SSI indicates the Reference] Icon item selected.
Page 65 4. Basic Operations Selection You can select the reference light source from standard illuminants. There are [Tungsten 3200K] and supplementatry standard illuminant [CIE D55] as the and [CIE D50] and [CIE D75] as the CIE supplementary standard illuminant. Reference Light screen. The Select SSI Select SSI Reference Light Screen...
Page 66 4. Basic Operations uch the [OK] button. You can select up to two reference light sources. Selected Standard Illuminant SSI value of current measurement to compare with the reference Current Measurement SSI Value graph. * [ ] shows line. [ ] hides line. SSI Screen Yellow or Red Line...
Page 67 4. Basic Operations The enlarged graph is displayed on the whole screen (landscape). spectrum graph. SSI Screen SSI Spectrum Graph Memorize the measurement results. . ( P107)
Page 68 4. Basic Operations [Color Temperature Input ] Input the color temperature in 100K step from 2500K to 7500K. Reference Light screen. Select SSI Reference Light Input SSI Color Screen Temperature Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Input SSI Color Temperature Screen Input value display Numeric...
Page 69 4. Basic Operations calculation of light source is different. based on the black body radiation. based on daylight illuminant. You can select up to two reference light sources. Input Color Temperature SSI value of current measurement to compare with the reference Current Measurement SSI Value graph.
Page 70 4. Basic Operations The enlarged graph is displayed on the whole screen (landscape). To return to the SSI spectrum graph. SSI Screen SSI Spectrum Graph Memorize the measurement results. . ( P107)
Page 71 4. Basic Operations You can select the reference light source from memory recall. compare the current measurement with memorized light source to see the difference in quality. Recall Light screen. Select SSI Reference Light Screen Screen Memory Selection Area [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Select a memorized reading for display and comparison.
Page 72 4. Basic Operations uch the [OK] button. You can select up to two reference light sources. Selected Memory Title Selected Memorized Value Selected Memory Title Selected Memorized Value SSI value of current measurement to compare with the reference Current Measurement SSI Value graph.
Page 73 4. Basic Operations The enlarged graph is displayed on the whole screen (landscape). spectrum graph. SSI Screen SSI Spectrum Graph Memorize the measurement results. . ( P107)
Page 74: Displaying In Tlci Or Tlmf
4. Basic Operations 4-4-8 Displays the current measurement values and memorized values (in color temperature and ( P188) TLCI/TLMF Screen [Display Mode] Icon [Measuring Mode] Icon Mode * Current Measurement [Memory Selection] Icon Selected Memorized Value Display Area [Graph Display Check Box Graph Display Area Operation...
Page 75 4. Basic Operations Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD measurements. Current measurement appears with the spectrum graph. Selection] icon. The [TLMF TLCI/TLMF Screen [Memory Selection] Icon Memory Selection Area Current measurement in graph...
Page 76 4. Basic Operations Select a memorized reading for display and comparison. Title Area [Memory Area] [OK] Button Displays linked data with the title. [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. screen. Selected Memory Title Selected Memorized Value value.
Page 77 4. Basic Operations * [ ] shows line. [ ] hides line. TLCI/TLMF Screen Graph The enlarged graph is displayed on the whole screen (landscape). spectrum comparison graph. TLCI/TLMF Screen TLCI/TLMF Graph Memorize the measurement results. . ( P107)
Page 78 4. Basic Operations 4-4-9 to adjust measured light source to target color temperature. [Lighting Filter] measured light source to target color temperature. Lighting Filter Screen [Target] indication [Measuring Mode] Icon [Display Mode] Icon Measurement Value (Color Temperature) LB Index Name CC Index Name Operation...
Page 79 the [Filter Switch] icon. Camera Filter Screen Lighting Filter Screen Set the desired color temperature number.
Page 80 4. Basic Operations CTB) and CC (Plus / Minus Green). Lighting Filter Screen Selection Screen [Brand] indication [OK] Button of [Setting] mode on page 1. ( P136) Touch the [OK] button. Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements.
Page 81 4. Basic Operations Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD measurements. Memorize the measurement results. . ( P107) LBi (LB index) is the correction value between target color temperature and actual values to correct a difference from black body radiation. In the past years when P189)
Page 82 4. Basic Operations [Camera Filter] light source to target light source. Camera Filter Screen [Target] Indication [Measuring Mode] Icon [Display Mode] Icon Measurement Value (Color Temperature) LB Index Name CC Index Name Operation...
Page 83 the [Filter Switch] icon. Lighting Filter Screen Camera Filter Screen Set the desired color temperature number.
Page 84 4. Basic Operations Camera Filter Screen Selection Screen [Brand] indication [OK] Button of [Setting] mode on page 1.( P132) Touch the [OK] button. Camera Filter screen. Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements.
Page 85 4. Basic Operations Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD measurements. Memorize the measurement results. . ( P107) LBi (LB index) is the correction value between target color temperature and actual values to correct a difference from black body radiation. In the past years when P189)
Page 86 4. Basic Operations 4-4-10 Displays and compares up to four measurement values on the same screen and displays the correction value from the selected measurement value. Multi Lights Screen [Display Mode] Icon Multi Lights Comparison Mode Up to 4 light sources can be compared from A to D Compensation value...
Page 87 4. Basic Operations Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements. or Range H ) depending on the brightness of P100 P102) Measurement Results Screen Measuring Button for Multi Lights [Close] Button...
Page 88 4. Basic Operations The currently selected display item will be encircled in blue. Measuring Screen of [A] [Display Item] indication subsequent measurements. Measuring Screen of [A] Multi Lights Screen [Close] Button [OK] Button [Cancel] Button...
Page 89 4. Basic Operations CC index number is to compensate the difference from the black body radiation. CC index number is the difference between standard light source and other light sources instead of difference from the black body radiation. from the set color temperature (black body). from black body radiation.
Page 90 4. Basic Operations Touch the [Close] button. [Yes] Button [No] Button Touch the [Yes] button. Multi Lights Screen Measurement results are displayed.
Page 91 4. Basic Operations Measure other light sources for comparison. compared. Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid When Memory button is pressed while in this Measurement Result Screen Multi Lights Screen Standard Selection Radio Button Selected Status...
Page 92 4. Basic Operations Multi Lights Screen [Yes] Button [Clear] [No] Button Button Touch the [Yes] button. without deleting the values.
Page 93 4. Basic Operations 4-4-11 Displays the correction values in LB index and CC index between the current measurement value and the target color temperature in a white balance correction graph. WB Corr. Screen [Target] Indication [Measuring Mode] Icon [Display Mode] Icon WB Correction Mode LB index CC index...
Page 94 4. Basic Operations Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements. or Range H ) depending on the brightness of P100 P102) Measuring Button Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD measurements.
Page 95 4. Basic Operations 4-4-12 Displays the settings. The contents can be changed according to usage. Item List". ( P126) Setting Screen Setting Screen Setting Screen Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 * Models sold in some countries do not display illuminance and exposure in "fc Pressing the Menu Button will exit the settings and return to the Display Mode Selection screen.
Page 96 4. Basic Operations Operation Setting Screen Page 1 Selection Screen letters. Touch each item to change the setting. Setting Screen Setting Screen Setting Screen Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 To page 2 To page 3 To page 1 To page 2 [Close] Button Item List".
Page 97: Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen]
5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Measurement Method 5-1-1 Balancing Color Temperatures of Light Sources When multiple light sources are being used, the color temperature of each light source must be measured separately. If light sources with different color temperatures are used together in the same image, inconsistent color will be present in the shadows and highlights.
Page 98: Measurement In Ambient Light Mode
5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Measurement in Ambient Light Mode Select Ambient Light Mode when taking measurements of natural light (sunlight), WARNING Do not look directly into sunlight or other strong light when measuring. It may cause severe eye damage or even loss of vision. Operation On the Measurement screen, touch the [Measuring Mode] icon and select the [Ambient Light Mode] icon on the Measuring Mode...
Page 99 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [Target] indication. Target CCT Input screen will be displayed. ( P26) Set the color temperature. Measuring Screen Target CCT Input Screen step. Selection in the Tool Box. ( Tool Box Screen Preset Selection Screen Tool Box Screen The set content is displayed in yellow letter at the lower right...
Page 100 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Light Selection Ring When you return to the Measurement screen, make Range L sure to select Range L Press the Measuring Button Measurements are now displayed. While the button is held, the meter measures continuously.
Page 101: Measurement In Cordless Flash Mode
5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Measurement in Cordless Flash Mode use a sync cord or when wireless measuring is desired. Operation On the Measuring screen, touch the [Measuring Mode] icon and select the [Cordless Flash Mode] icon on the Measuring Mode Selection screen.
Page 102 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] step. Touch the [T (Shutter Speed)] indication on the Measuring screen. Set the shutter speed used for measurements. ( P24) Match the blue background with the desired shutter speed. Measuring Screen Shutter Speed Selection Screen The selected indicated by the blue...
Page 103 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] When you return to the Measurement screen, Light Selection Ring select Range L ) or Range H Range H Range L Measuring Button Range L Range H. Range H Press the Measuring Button The meter will enter measurement standby mode. The [Measuring Mode] icon will blink for 90 seconds when measuring.
Page 104 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] CAUTION burns.) temporarily affect vision.) burns or negative effects on vision, please handle with care. When using Cordless Flash Mode, the LCD screen backlight dims during measurement, and the LCD backlight is illuminated for only 3 seconds after measurement.
Page 105 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] cordless measurements or when certain types of equipment require a physical sync connection. (sold separately). CAUTION Do not handle this product with wet hands, or leave it in the rain or in a location where it may be splashed with water, submerged, or come into contact with moisture.
Page 106 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [Target] indication. Target CCT Input screen will be displayed. ( P26) Set the color temperature. Measuring Screen Target CCT Input Screen Connect the sync cord (sold separately) to the Sync Terminal of the meter. Sync Terminal CAUTION connected to the Sync Terminal...
Page 107 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [T (Shutter Speed)] indication on the Measuring screen. Set the shutter speed used for measurements. ( P24) Match the blue background with the desired shutter speed. Measuring Screen Shutter Speed Selection Screen The selected indicated by the blue...
Page 108: Measurement In Cord (Pc) Flash Mode
5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Range L Select Range H. Range H Press the Measuring Button displayed. defect. Measurement in Cord (PC) Flash Mode is complete.
Page 109 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] CAUTION sync cord is connected to the Sync Terminal or when operating the Power Button . Because there is the possibility of burns or negative effects on vision, please handle with care. burns.) temporarily affect vision.) burns or negative effects on vision, please handle with care.
Page 110: Comparison Function (In Ambient Light Mode Only)
5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] When you touch the [Delta] icon ( ), the [Delta] icon changes to ( as the Measuring Button is pressed. [Delta] icon is pressed. Measuring Button When the Measuring Button is released, the standard Operation Press the Measuring Button and start measurements.
Page 111 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [Delta] ( ) icon. The [Delta] icon will change to ( Measuring Screen Measuring Screen [Delta] Icon Hold the Measuring Button While the [Delta] icon is activated ( ), the difference with the standard value is displayed as long as the Measuring Button is pressed.
Page 112 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] measurement can still be taken. 5-6-1 Display of [Over], [Under], [Filter N/A] or red letter Light Selection Ring When [Over] is displayed: When measuring ambient light, decrease the brightness of the illumination. and change the range from L ) to H ), or When [Under] is displayed:...
Page 113 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Display range:...
Page 114: Changing The Light Range
5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-6-2 Changing the Light Range Light Selection Ring Content (Status Bar Display) Dark Calibration Select for dark calibration only. Measurement cannot be Position made in this position. Select for ALL ambient light measurement, and low Range L Range H Turn the Light Selection Ring...
Page 115 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Selecting Screens from the Tool Box Touch the [Tool Box ( )] icon in the Measuring screen to display the Tool Box screen. ( P15) You can select screens from the Tool Box as follows. Tool Box Screen The set content is displayed in yellow letters...
Page 116 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen recommendations. You can create and store Presets for different lighting conditions or color effects to use when ever needed. ( P156) Also, when you use several target color temperatures, setting them in "Edit a Preset"...
Page 117 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Operation Touch the [Preset Selection] button in the Tool Box. The Preset Selection screen will be displayed. Tool Box Screen Preset Selection Screen Blue bar indicates the item selected. A Preset value must be created and set to “Displayed” in the Preset Editing function under the "Setting Mode"...
Page 118 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [OK] button. To cancel the setting, touch the [Cancel] button. The selected status will be displayed on the status bar. The selected preset no. is displayed The preset is set. When selected, the Preset Color Temperature is used by the meter in place of the Target Color Temperature that was selected from the Measuring screen.
Page 119 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Using the Memory Function The memory function enables storing light source data for single sources and groups of sources for recall at any time. Up to 99 measurements can be stored. Memory function also enables naming or renaming the title of memory and clearing the stored value.
Page 120 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-2-1 Naming Measurement Being Memorized [Memory Title] Screen You can create special titles for memorized values to make them easier to select, view and use data later. To use this function the order of operation: Create memory title Measure light source Press Memory button...
Page 121 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Operation Touch and select the [Memory Title] button in the Tool Box. The Memory Title screen will be displayed. Tool Box Screen Memory Title Screen Input Section Enter the memory title. P18) Use the keyboard to create a name for the measured light. Memory Title Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button...
Page 122 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Measure light. Light Selection Ring Press Measuring Button to take a measurement. The Light Selection Ring should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements. or Range H ) depending on the brightness of P100, P102) Measuring Button...
Page 123 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-2-2 view and inspect values stored in the memory under any Display Mode. Ex.) Memory Recall Spectrum Screen Operation Touch the [Memory Management] button in the Tool Box. Memory Management screen will be displayed. Select the "Title"...
Page 124 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Recall] button. The meter will display the display mode viewed when the light source was measured. To cancel the setting, touch the [Cancel] button. Display Mode at the time when measured appears. In Memory Recall Mode, the background color becomes green.
Page 125 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Changing Memory Recall Mode Display with memorized data for that Memory Recall Mode will appear. Memory Recall Mode Display Mode Selection Screen Memory Recall Memory Recall Memory Recall Mode Text Mode Mode Spectrum Mode CRI Mode Mode Memory Recall Memory Recall...
Page 126 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Display Mode Part Name Description Icon Memory Recall Mode Displays user-selected 5 items in numeric values. [Text] Icon ( P34) Memory Recall Mode Displays 3 user-selected values and spectrum [Spectrum] Icon distribution graph. ( P37) Displays the selected average CRI (Ra) or Memory Recall Mode...
Page 127 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Operation Touch the [Display Mode] icon on the Memory Recall Mode. Display modes of Memory Recall Mode will be displayed. Memory Title of recalled value appears every two seconds on the status bar. Memory Recall Mode Display Mode Selection Screen Spectrum Screen [Display Mode]...
Page 128 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-2-3 The title of measurements of the memory can be changed. Memory Rename Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Operation Touch the [Memory Management] button in the Tool Box. Memory Management screen will be displayed. Tool Box Screen Memory Management Screen [Close] Button...
Page 129 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Edit] button. Memory Edit screen will be displayed. Memory Management Screen Memory Edit Screen [Edit] Button [Close] Button [Rename] Button [Clear] Button Select the "Title" and "Memory" to rename with the blue background positions.
Page 130 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Enter the Memory Title to rename. P18) Use the keyboard to create a name for the memorized value. Memory Rename Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. The memory title is entered. Touch the [Close] button.
Page 131 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-2-4 You can delete memorized measurement values individually or every Memory Title at once. In Memory Clear, titles and memory contents (memory numbers and measurement values) are displayed in the registered order. Memory Clear Screen Title Memory [Title] Button...
Page 132 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Operation Touch and select the [Memory Management] button in the Tool Box. The Memory Clear screen will be displayed. Tool Box Screen Memory Management Screen Blue bar indicates the item selected. [Close] Button [Recall] Button [Edit] Button Touch the [Edit] button.
Page 133 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Clear] button. Memory Clear screen will be displayed. Memory Edit Screen Memory Clear Screen [Clear] Button [Close] Button [Title] Button [Memory] Button Erasing Individual Values] Select the Title to display the memorized value you want to if more than one value has been memorized.
Page 134 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Yes] button. “Deleting Memory. Please wait.” will appear while the memory is being deleted. After the memory is cleared, the meter will return to the Memory Clear Screen. While the progress bar is running, the deletion is in progress. The process may require time depending on the number of memories to be deleted.
Page 135 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Title] button. This will delete the title. All the memory data linked to the title will be deleted. memory title. Are you sure?" will be displayed. Memory Clear Memory Clear Screen Move title into the blue background to select it.
Page 136 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Setting Items Here you can customize your meter for your preference in advance. Display Mode Selection Screen [Setting] Icon Setting Setting Setting Page 1 Screen Page 2 Screen Page 3 Screen To page 2 To page 3 To page 1...
Page 137 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Operation Touch the [Setting] icon on the Display Mode Selection screen. Setting will be displayed. Touch the desired setting name. That setting screen will be displayed. When the [Close] button is touched, the display returns to the Display Mode Selection screen.
Page 138 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-1-1 Item List The Setting screen items are as follows. Item Name Description Customize Select the shutter speed from 1 step, 1/3 step, and 1/2 step. Shutter Speed Step ( P129) Select the LB index display step from 1MK , 1daMK (no decimal LB Step...
Page 139 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Customize You can set the display contents of 12 items in Customize (P1 to 2 of Setting) to customize your meter for your preference. The current setting for each item is displayed in yellow letters. Setting Setting Page 1 Screen...
Page 140 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-1 Item Setting Name (Default) Shutter Speed 1 Step 1/3 Step 1/2 Step 1 Step Step 1daMK 0.1daMK LB Step Step Step Step Step Camera Filter KODAK KODAK FUJIFILM Brand WRATTEN 2 WRATTEN 2 Lighting Filter ROSCO Brand CINEGEL...
Page 141 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Speed Step Select the shutter speed from 1 step, 1/3 step, and 1/2 step. Shutter Speed Step Screen Default Selectable Shutter Speeds (in seconds) 1 Step 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, (Default) 1/200, 1/400 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30,...
Page 142 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Operation Touch the item [Shutter Speed Step] button on page 1 of Setting. The shutter speed step will be displayed. Setting Screen Shutter Speed Step Screen Touch the desired shutter speed step to use. Select from 1 step, 1/3 step, or 1/2 step. Shutter Speed Step Screen The selected value will be...
Page 143 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the [OK] button. Setting Screen The set content is displayed. The shutter speed step is set.
Page 144 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-3 Selecting the LB Step Select the LB index display step from 1MK , 1daMK (no decimal point) step, and 0.1daMK (with decimal point) step. Ex) 38MK is displayed as 38MK in 1MK step, 4MK in 1daMK step, and 3.8MK in 0.1daMK...
Page 145 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired LB step value to use. Select the LB Step value. LB Step Screen The selected value will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Measurement Screen Display Example Touch the [OK] button. Setting Screen The set content is displayed.
Page 146 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-4 Selecting the Camera Filter Brand Camera Filter Brand Screen Default Operation Touch the item [Camera Filter Brand] button on page 1 of Setting. Setting Screen Camera Filter Brand Screen...
Page 147 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Camera Filter Brand Screen The selected brand will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Setting Screen The set content is displayed.
Page 148 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-5 Selecting the Lighting Filter Brand Lighting Filter Brand Screen Default Operation Touch the [Lighting Filter Brand] button on page 1 of Setting. Setting Screen Lighting Filter Brand Screen...
Page 149 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Lighting Filter Brand Screen The selected brand will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Setting Screen The set content is displayed.
Page 150 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-6 Selecting the White Balance Step Select the unit per step displayed per grid cell on the WB Corr. Mode measurement screen from a range of BA: 0.5 to 100.0MK ,GM: 0.5 to 20.0. Some cameras have white balance function, however, the setting of grid cell varies depending on the cameras.
Page 151 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Select the desired white balance step to use. White Balance Step Screen Blue bar indicates the value selected. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Measurement Screen Display Example BA5.0MK GM2.5 BA10MK GM2.5 LB index: 30MK (Default) (after changes) CC index: 6 Touch the [OK] button.
Page 152 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-7 Selecting the Unit of Illuminance Select the unit when measuring illuminance. * Models sold in some countries do not display illuminance and exposure in "fc (fc·s)" due to legal restrictions. In this case, "Unit of Illuminance" button will not appear in Setting screen.
Page 153 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired unit to use. Select the unit of illuminance. Unit of Illuminance Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Setting Screen The set content is displayed. The unit of illuminance is set.
Page 154 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-8 Selecting the Color Space Hue/Sat Set the color space (HSV, HSI) and white point (D65, D55, D50, 3200K, 2800K) to use for Hue/Saturation measurement. Color Space (Hue/Sat) Screen Default Operation Touch the item [Color Space (Hue/Sat)] button on page 1 of Setting screen.
Page 155 The set content is displayed. The Color Space (Hue/Sat) is set. Three primaries R/G/B used to calculate the color space are Sekonic own values. Also, depending on the set white point, the set value of your lighting equipment may vary from the measured value of the meter.
Page 156 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-9 Selecting the Spectrum Y-axis Scale display value for the spectrum Y-axis. Spectrum Y-axis Scale Screen Default Operation Touch the item [Spectrum Y-axis Scale] button on page 2 of Setting. The maximum display value of the spectrum Y-axis scale will be displayed. Setting Screen Spectrum Y-axis Scale Screen...
Page 157 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Select the desired spectrum Y-axis scale. Select from relative, auto, or spectral radiant intensity. Spectrum Y-axis Scale Screen Blue bar indicates the value selected. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Setting Screen The set content is displayed. The spectrum Y-axis scale is set.
Page 158 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Relative.......Regardless of brightness of light source, the peak of brightness in each measurement and memorized values is regarded as 1.0 to compare the light sources in shape of spectrum graph. Auto ........The appropriate Y-axis value is automatically selected and spectral irradiance can be compared.
Page 159 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-10 Selecting the Auto Power Off Time Select the time before the power automatically turns off after last use (5min, 10min, 20min, No Auto Power Off). When No Auto Power Off is set, the automatic power OFF function is not activated.
Page 160 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired time on the Auto Power Off screen. Select 5min, 10min, 20min, or No Auto Power Off. Auto Power Off Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button.
Page 161 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-11 Selecting the Backlight Brightness Select the LCD backlight brightness from Dark, Normal or Bright to save extra power or adjust the visibility under the surrounding light condition. Backlight Brightness Screen Default Operation Touch the item [Backlight Brightness] button on page 2 of Setting.
Page 162 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired brightness on the Backlight Brightness screen. Select dark, normal or bright. Backlight Brightness Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. screen. Setting Screen The set content is displayed.
Page 163 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-12 Selecting the Auto Dimmer Time Select the time before the backlight dims after last use to save extra power. (20sec, 40sec, 60sec, No Dimmer) Auto Dimmer Screen Default Operation Touch the [Auto Dimmer] button on page 2 of Setting. The auto dimmer time will be displayed.
Page 164 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired time on the Auto Dimmer screen. Select 20sec, 40sec, 60sec, or No Dimmer. Auto Dimmer Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. screen.
Page 165 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-13 Selecting the Language Select the language displayed in the meter from English, Japanese or Chinese. Language Screen Operation Touch the item [Language] button on page 2 of Setting. The language will be displayed. Setting Screen Language Screen...
Page 166 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired language to use. Select English, Japanese or Chinese. Language Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. screen. Setting Screen The set content is displayed. The language is set.
Page 167 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-14 Reset Customized Items Initialize (reset) only contents of "Customize" in Setting to the factory default. Reset Customized Items Screen Operation Touch the item [Reset Customized Items] button on page 2 of Setting. "Initialize the contents of "Customize". Are you sure?" is displayed. Setting Screen Reset Customized Items Screen [Yes] Button...
Page 168 You can create and store Presets for different lighting conditions or color effects to use when ever needed. The Spectrometer has been calibrated to Sekonic standards. However if the indicated compensating values do not yield the desired or expected color In this case, if you save the compensation values in memory as a preset number and then take measurements, you can display results with the compensated values.
Page 169 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Operation Touch the item [Preset Editing] button on page 3 of Setting. The Preset Editing screen of Setting will be displayed. Setting Screen Preset Editing Screen Touch the [Preset No.] button. The preset number is displayed. Preset Editing Screen Preset No.
Page 170 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Select the desired present number (1 ~ 19) to edit. Preset No. Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. The desired preset number to edit is displayed. Preset Editing Screen Edit each setting item. Refer to the follow reference pages for editing each setting item.
Page 171 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-3-1 Displaying the Preset Selection List Select to display or not in the Preset Selection list in the Tool Box. Display in the Preset Selection List Screen Operation Touch the [Preset Selection List] button. Display in the Preset Selection List will appear. Preset Editing Screen Display in the Preset Selection List Screen...
Page 172 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Select the [Displayed] to set. The selected icon will be displayed encircled in blue. Display in the Preset Selection List Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Preset Editing Screen The Preset Selection List is set.
Page 173 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-3-2 Setting the Present Name Edit the preset name. Preset Name Screen Up to 16 alphanumeric characters can be input for Preset name. Operation Touch the [Preset Name] button. The Preset Name Input screen is displayed. Preset Editing Screen Preset Name Screen...
Page 174 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Use the keyboard to create a name for preset. P18) Preset Name Screen Input number Keypad (Upper Case Input Screen) [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. [Cancel] button. Preset Editing Screen The preset name is set.
Page 175 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-3-3 Setting the Preset Target Color Temperature Input the target color temperature for preset. Target CCT Screen Operation Touch the [Target CCT] button. The Target CCT screen will be displayed. Preset Editing Screen Target CCT Screen...
Page 176 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Enter the value of the target color temperature. P17) Target CCT Screen Input number [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Preset Editing Screen The target color temperature is edited.
Page 177 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Set the meter to the same color temperature that was selected in your camera. Please note that many digital cameras reproduce color better at certain color temperature settings. If your work requires optimum color reproduction and high for best color reproduction.
Page 178 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-3-4 Setting the LB Index Correction Value Sets the preset LB index Correction value. LB Index Correction Value Screen Operation Touch the [LB Index Correction Value] button. The LB index correction value will be displayed. LB Index Correction Preset Editing Screen Value Screen...
Page 179 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Set the correction value within a range of ±100MK P17) LB Index Correction Value Screen Input number [OK] Button [Cancel] Button When input, the value becomes automatically positive (+) number. If you change the positive (+) or negative (-) number, touch the [+/-] key. Touch the [OK] button.
Page 180 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-3-5 Setting the CC Index Correction Value Sets the preset CC index Correction value. CC Index Correction Value Screen Operation Touch the [CC Index Correction Value] button. The CC index correction value will be displayed. CC Index Correction Preset Editing Screen Value Screen...
Page 181 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen P17) CC Index Correction Value Screen Input number Press “G/M” to switch between green and magenta [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Preset Editing Screen The CC index correction value is edited. Because the CC index correction value unit is an index, 1 of CC index is equivalent...
Page 182 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Dark Calibration Dark calibration is performed when there is a big change in temperature between turning power OFF and ON. Except the cases above, dark calibration after power ON is skipped. Accordingly, if you want to perform dark calibration manually, do it from this screen. Dark Calibration Light Selection Ring Status Indicator Chart Icon...
Page 183 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Turn the Light Selection Ring to set to the dark calibration position The status bar will display the dark calibration Icon. Status Bar Light Selection Ring Touch the [Yes] button. "Dark calibration in progress. Please wait" and the status bar will appear while calibrating.
Page 184 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen When the Following Screen is Displayed Dark Calibration Position The Light Selection Ring is set to Range H ) or Range L ), and dark calibration could not be performed. Set the Light Selection Ring to the dark calibration position ), and perform dark calibration.
Page 185 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Product Information Display The Product Information screen displays detailed information not displayed in the Measurement screen. Product Information Screen * The screen contents differs depending on model. Item Name Description Model Name Displays the model number of the meter. Serial Number Displays the serial number of the meter.
Page 186 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Operation Touch the item [Product Information] button on page 3 of Setting. The Product Information screen will be displayed. Product Information Setting Screen Screen [Close] Button Touch the [Close] button. Returns to the Setting screen.
Page 187 Regulation Screen The Regulation screen will be displayed. The display contents will differ depending on the product you have purchased. Setting Screen Regulation Screen Returns to the Setting screen.
Page 188 8. Hardware Setting Screen Hardware Setting Screen You can set the follow on the Hardware Setting screen. Adjust Touch Panel Edit User Information Factory Setting Hardware Setting Screen Item Name Description Adjust Touch Adjust the position of touch panel display. ( P178) Panel Edit User...
Page 189 8. Hardware Setting Screen Operation With the meter turned OFF, hold down the Menu Button press the Power Button * Until the Hardware Setting screen is displayed, do not release the Menu Button the Power Button If you release the button before the Hardware Setting screen is displayed, the Measuring screen will be displayed.
Page 190 8. Hardware Setting Screen Adjust Touch Panel Adjust the position of touch panel display. Adjust Touch Panel Screen Operation screen. "Touch the center of cursor." will be displayed. Hardware Setting Adjust Touch Panel Screen Screen...
Page 191 8. Hardware Setting Screen Touch the center of the white cross in the upper left corner of the screen. The touched position will be shown with a red cross cursor, and the white cross cursor will move to the next position. Adjust Touch Panel The touch position is showed The white cross move to...
Page 192 8. Hardware Setting Screen When a point far from the white cursor is touched, the screen will blink to indicate adjustment failure. Perform the adjustment again. Adjust Touch Panel Screen...
Page 193 8. Hardware Setting Screen Edit User Information User information can be input on this screen. User Information Screen Up to 16 alphanumeric characters can be input. Operation screen. The Edit User Information Input screen is displayed. Hardware Setting Edit User Information Screen Input Screen...
Page 194 8. Hardware Setting Screen Edit the user information. P18) Edit User Information Input Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Registers the user information, and returns to the Hardware Setting screen. To return to the Hardware Setting screen without registering the user information, touch the [Cancel] button.
Page 195 8. Hardware Setting Screen Factory Setting Return all display and setting contents of the meter to the factory default. Factory Setting Screen Operation screen. The Factory Setting screen of "Reset to factory default settings. Are you sure?" will be displayed. Hardware Setting Factory Setting Screen Screen...
Page 196 8. Hardware Setting Screen you perform this operation. Are you sure?" will be displayed. To return to the Hardware Setting screen without resetting to factory default settings, touch the [No] button. Screen [Yes] Button [No] Button When the message "Deleting Memory. Please wait." or the progress bar is displayed, do not turn the power off.
Page 197 8. Hardware Setting Screen P6 ) The Language Selection screen is displayed. Select the language to use. ( Language Selection Language Selection Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button The Measuring Screen will appear. Measuring Screen Factory setting is completed.
Page 198 9. Appendix Appendix Glossary Term Description Color temperature refers to the chromaticity of a heated object (commonly refer to as a black body) that will vary according to its temperature. The color temperature is measured in units of Kelvin (K) and refers to the temperature of a heated object at a given color or chromaticity.
Page 199 It is expressed in units of MK (equivalent to MIRED) or daMK LB Filter By using the custom settings in the C-800, the display can be changed to show Number that expresses the amount of difference between the G component CC Index...
Page 200 Saturation is the index to express the intensity or chroma. The unit is from 0 to (Saturation) 100%, which means 0% is no saturation and 100% is maximum saturation. HSI Color is composed of. Space Because the C-800 measures the light source, it shows the hue and saturation at 50% of intensity.
Page 201 HSV Color composed of. Space Because the C-800 measures the light source, it shows the hue and saturation at 100% of value. It is the coordinates of "white color" which is the standard of color space on the White Point chromaticity diagram.
Page 202 9. Appendix Filter Types light to produce their effect and thus the amount of light passing through them for exposure will be reduced. If your camera does not have a through the lens exposure system and you are using a handheld exposure meter to determine camera settings, consult the table below to the intensity of the light is already decreased.
Page 203 9. Appendix FUJIFILM Filter [Camera Filter] Amber Type Blue Type Exposure Exposure Increase Increase Filter Number Filter Number Increment Increment (+EV) (+EV) LBA-1 LBB-1 LBA-2 LBB-2 1 / 3 1 /2 LBA-3 LBB-3 LBA-4 LBB-4 2 / 3 2 / 3 LBA-6 LBB-6 LBA-8...
Page 204 FULL PLUS GREEN (PLUS GREEN) CC 30 Green L279 1/8 MINUS GREEN CC 035 Magenta L249 1/4 MINUS GREEN CC 075 Magenta L248 1/2 MINUS GREEN CC 15 Magenta L247 FULL MINUS GREEN CC 30 Magenta ) Displayed in C-800...
Page 205 R3314 1/4 MINUS GREEN (1/4 MINUS G) CC 075 Magenta R3313 1/2 MINUS GREEN (1/2 MINUS G) CC 15 Magenta R3309 3/4 MINUS GREEN (3/4 MINUS G) CC 22.5 Magenta R3308 MINUS GREEN CC 30 Magenta ) Displayed in C-800...
Page 206 E247 FULL MINUS GREEN CC 30 Magenta ) Displayed in C-800 * Kodak and Wratten are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. * LEE is a registered trade mark of Lee Filters, a division of Panavision Europe Ltd. * Rosco, Cinegel, and E-Colour+ are a registered trademarks of Rosco Laboratories Inc.
Page 207 9. Appendix Type Spectrometer with CMOS linear image sensor for digital cameras Illuminance meter class Conforms to JIS C 1609-1:2006 for General Class A Illuminance Meters Light receiving method Incident light Light receptor Measuring distance 0.5m to = 1.64ft to Light receptor element CMOS linear image sensor 128 pixels Spectral wavelength range...
Page 208 9. Appendix Measurement range Illuminance in • Ambient light 5lx to 200,000lx color temperature 0.46fc to 18,600fc measurement • Flash light 20lx·s to 20,500lx·s 1.86fc·s to 1,900fc·s Illuminance • Ambient light 1lx to 200,000lx 0.09fc to 18,600fc Exposure • Flash light Range L: 20lx·s to 640lx·s (f/2.8 to f/16) 1.86fc·s to 59.5fc·s (f/11.9 to f/90)
Page 209 9. Appendix Illuminance 1% + 1digit (Light source A, 30lx ~ 200,000lx to 2.79fc to 18,600fc) 5% + 1digit (Light source A, 1lx ~ 30lx to 0.09fc to 2.79fc) Color 2MK-1 (Light source A, temperature 500lx ~ 200,000lx to 46.5fc to 18,600fc) 4MK-1 (Light source A, 100lx ~ 500lx to 9.29fc to 46.5fc) 8MK-1 (Light source A,...
Page 210 9. Appendix Illuminance • Ambient light 1lx to 200,000lx 0.09fc to 18,600fc Exposure • Flash light Range L: 20lx·s to 640lx·s 1.86fc·s to 59.5fc·s 53.9fc·s to 1,900fc·s Shutter speed • Flash light 1 second to 1/500 second (in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step) plus: 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, 1/200, 1/400 second Color rendering...
Page 211 9. Appendix LCD backlight • Brightness can be selectable from bright, normal, or dark. • Dimmer can be selectable from 20, 40, 60 sec. from last use or no dimmer. Touch panel lock function • unlock. Tripod socket • 1/4-inch, 20 threads Display LCD display resolution •...
Page 212 Destination Standard Details Europe EN 62368-1 EMS: EN 55024 EMI : EN 55032 Environmental WEEE North FCC Part15 SubpartB ClassB America (US) ICES-003 (Canada) Japan Environmental Containers and Packaging Recycling Law China Environmental South KN 11 Korea KN 61000-6-1 UKCA Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (Great Britain)
Page 213 10. Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Synchro Cord...
Page 214 Sometimes, Is C-800 Utility communicating If the USB icon appears on measurement cannot with the meter? the C-800 LCD, the meter be made with USB bus is communicating with power Utility. Please wait until the if you open the [Memory Data] screen in the Utility, it is always communicating with the meter.
Page 215 Does the light receptor go up mechanism for switching. and down smoothly? However, when the rattling is too much, or there is any abnormality in rotating the light selection ring, there is a possibility of faulty in the products. Contact with local retailer or Sekonic.
Page 216 11. Troubleshooting Status Check item Measure There is some difference Is the light selection ring When the location of light in reading between range smoothly rotating? selection ring is not correct, the L and range H when Does the light receptor go up measurement may be wrong.
Page 217 12. After-sales Services After-sales Services Contact your local distributor or camera store that you purchased from for warranty and service. Even within the warranty period, repair services may be provided on a paid basis. Check the conditions of warranty provided by local distributor or retailer. The warranty is not valid unless the copy of proof of purchase with the date of purchase and the retailer name.
Page 218 12. After-sales Services FCC & IC compliance information 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.
Page 219 7-24-14, Oizumi-Gakuen-Cho, Nerima-Ku, Tokyo 178-8686 Japan Tel +81-3-3978-2335 Fax +81-3-3978-5229 https://www.sekonic.com JT8197563 November 2022...

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