Employing Cine Scale - Sekonic L-398M Operating Instructions Manual

a. Read meter needle
candle indication
b. Transfer this number to the
dial scale
and set
If the High slide is inserted, set
the mark
c. EV value indicated by EV
mark becomes the correct
exposure value.

2. Employing Cine Scale

Incident and reflected
measurements during cine pho-
tography are performed in the
same manner as described pre-
viously. However, since the cine
scale numerals correspond to
cine camera film speed, read the
aperture scale
pertains to the employed film speed.
Note: Some cine cameras possess faster exposure times due to a narrower
rotating shutter angle (angle of light transmitting portion). It is important to
know the accurate film speed versus shutter angle value for your camera
in order to determine proper exposure. Refer to the camera operating
instructions, maker's catalogue, etc. for shutter speed information.
Shutter angle and exposure calculation:
Note: Standard theatrical cine film speed is 24 fps at 1/50 sec.
This position is indicated by a red line on the scale.
foot -
Rotate dial ring
scale mark
light
indication that
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