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Sekonic L-608 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Super Zoom Master L-608/L-608 Operating Manual...
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  • Page 3 Sekonic Super Zoom Master L-608/L-608CINE Exposure Meter. The Super 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Parts Designation ........................ 1 Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ..............2-3 Before Using ........................4-6 Attach the strap ......................4 Inserting the battery ....................4 Checking battery capacity ..................4 Replacing battery during measurement or when using the memory function ................5 Auto Power Off function .....................

  • Page 5: Parts Designation

    1. Parts Designation q Lumisphere retracting ring w Lumisphere ! 4 Lock lever e Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) @6 Zoom Lens Ring @ 4 Eyepiece (with Diopter Adjustment) @7 Zoom Lens Protective Glass r Average / EV (Brightness Difference) button u Memory button t Jog Wheel !2 Power button...

  • Page 6: Explanation Of The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd)

    2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display ! 0 q L-608 L-608CINE ! 0 q 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) •...
  • Page 7 2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display q Measuring Mode Icons Ambient (see page 13) Auto-Reset Cordless Flash (see page 19) Cord Flash (see page 18) Wireless flash radio triggering mode (see page 35) w Incident / Reflected Spot Function Icons (see page 7) Appears when in Incident mode Appears when in Reflected Spot mode e ISO Display...

  • Page 8: Before Using

    3. Before Using 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. WARNING • Please place in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally get the strap wrapped around his or her neck.

  • Page 9: Replacing Battery During Measurement Or When Using The Memory Function

    3. Before Using Replacing battery during measurement or when using the memory function 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. 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.

  • Page 10: Mesurement Lock And Measurement Lock Off

    3. Before Using Mode and Setting Lock or Lock Off 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and ISO1 button !1 and "LOC" will appear to indicate that the Settings are locked. The last measurement is held until the lock is released, even if the Jog wheel t is accidentally moved.

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    4. Basic Operation Incident or reflected spot measuring 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 ( mark) until it clicks. Incident operation Reflected Spot operation When incident operation is selected, the mark will blink for three seconds and when Reflected...

  • Page 12: Setting Measuring Mode

    4. Basic Operation Setting measuring mode Hold down the Mode set button ! 0 and turn the Set/change dial t to select the desired mode. The mode switching sequence is shown in the chart below: MODE with Radio Shutter Speed Priority mode Wireless Multiple Flash transmitter module (Ambient light)

  • Page 13: Setting Dip Switches

    4. Basic Operation Setting DIP Switches Switches for setting modes that are used infrequently are housed in the Battery compartment of the meter. Select the mode you want prior to beginning measurements. The DIP switches can be set by sliding the DIP switch !8 for the mode you want to select in the ON position.

  • Page 14: When Set For Incident Light

    4. Basic Operation When set for incident light You can select extended or retracted lumisphere measuring positions by firmly rotating the lumisphere retracting ring (UP/DOWN) until it clicks into position. Extended Lumisphere Retracted Lumisphere (Lumidisc) When the Lumisphere is extended. (3-D Light Measurement) This is used to photograph people, buildings, and other three dimensional objects.

  • Page 15: When Set For Reflected Light (Spot Metering)

    4. Basic Operation When set for reflected light (spot metering) This method measures the brightness (luminance) of the light reflected from the subject. It is useful for distant objects such as landscapes, when you cannot go to the position of the subject, or for metering subjects that generate light (neon signs, etc.), highly reflective surfaces or translucent subjects (stained glass, etc.).

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    4. Basic Operation < Lumigrid > (optional) (Receiving Angle 54 ) Remove the Lumisphere The lumisphere unit is removed by holding both the upper and lower sections of Lumisphere retracting ring q and turning it counterclockwise while pushing the Lock lever downward. Mount the lumigrid To mount Lumigrid, align the mount/removal indicator on the Lumigrid with the...

  • Page 17: Measurment

    • After measurement, the F stop value corresponding to the shutter speed is displayed when the shutter speed is changed. • The L-608 displays the measured aperture value in either full or half stop increments on the analog scale, while L-608 CINE displays it in either full or 1/3 stop increments.

  • Page 18: Aperture Priority Mode

    F0.63 is displayed as • The L-608 displays the measured aperture value in either full or half stop increments on the analog scale, while L-608 CINE displays it in either full or 1/3 stop increments. • Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous instruction (see page 13).

  • Page 19: Ev Mode

    5. Measurement 1-3 EV mode Open the Battery compartment cover !6 and slide the EV DIP switch 1 (see page 9) to the ON position. 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel t to select value mode.

  • Page 20: Cinematography

    300, 360, 375, 500, 625, 750 and 1000 f/s. 3. The shutter angle that these speeds are based on, is 180 degrees. For other angles make the following ISO film speed corrections (L-608 only). Amount of ISO film Shutter angle...
  • Page 21 Reference: • The L-608 displays the measured aperture value in either full or half stop increments on the analog scale, while L-608 CINE displays it in either full or 1/3 stop increments. • Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous instruction (see page 13).

  • Page 22: Measuring Flash Light

    5. Measurement 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 Wireless flash radio triggering mode (with optional radio transmitter module). When Measuring flash light, the shutter speed and F stop value (value combining ambient light and flash light: total amount of light) are displayed.

  • Page 23: Auto Reset Cordless Flash Mode

    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, if you use cord synchronized flash. • Under such conditions, it is recommended that you use the meter in the cordless flash mode or Wireless flash radio triggering mode, and keep the Synchro terminal cap in place.
  • Page 24 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, trigger the flash to make a measurement.

  • Page 25: Cord Multiple Flash (Cumulative) Mode

    5. Measurement 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.

  • Page 26: Cordless Maltiple Flash (Cumulative) Mode

    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 cordless flash mode, or wireless flash radio triggering mode and keep the Synchro terminal cap in place.
  • Page 27 5. Measurement 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. Perecentage of flash in total exposure 1/10 f stop Number of...

  • Page 28: Advanced Functions

    This meter can store up to nine measured values in memory for incident light and reflected light independently. This feature can be used in the following modes; Ambient light : shutter speed priority, aperture priority (L-608 only) or EV mode. Electronic Flash light : cord, cordless or wireless flash radio triggering mode.

  • Page 29: Averaging Function

    6. Advanced Functions Averaging function This function displays the average of up to nine of the values in memory. Press the Measuring button ! 5 and take a measurement. Press the Memory button u and store the measured value in memory. MEMORY When the Ave/ EV button r is pressed, an average value for up to nine measurements will be displayed...
  • Page 30 6. Advanced Functions 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. EV button r and display the "A" Press the Average/ AVE./ EV mark on the LCD indicating a standard value.

  • Page 31: How To Use An Incident Illuminance (Lux Or Fc) Meter

    6. Advanced Functions How to use an incident illuminance (LUX or FC) meter Turn the Lumisphere retracting ring q to lower it to the mark position. Make sure that any compensation (see page 29) is canceled. Set the meter to LUX or FC mode for incident light with custom setting (see page 33).

  • Page 32: How To Use A Reflected Luminance (Cd/M Or Fl) Meter

    6. Advanced Functions How to use a reflected luminance (cd/m or FL) meter Make sure that any compensation (see page 29) is canceled. Set the meter to Cd/m or Foot-lambert mode for reflected light with custom setting (see page 33). Set meter to spot reading for reflected light.

  • Page 33: How To Use Exposure Compensation Function

    6. Advanced Functions How to use the Exposure compensation function Exposure compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/- 9.9 EV range. Exposure compensation may be desired when requiring compensation for filters, bellows extension, etc. • M a k i n g a p l u s c o m p e n s a t i o n w i l l r e s u l t i n underexposing when taking a photograph.

  • Page 34: How To Use Calibration Compensation Function

    6. Advanced Functions How to use Calibration compensation function Calibration compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/- 1.0 EV. It may be desired to match specific requirements, calibration to other meters, etc. Set the measurement mode (incident light, reflected light) for the desired compensation. You can make calibration compensation independently for both incident, and reflected light.

  • Page 35: Filter Compensation

    Set the desired compensation by turning the Jog wheel t while pressing ISO2 button. Display in finder Display in finder L-608 L-608CINE Filter factor number compensation (2) (608 CINE only) When using in cine industory, it is possible to set 7 different frequently used types of filters.

  • Page 36: Flash Analyzing Function

    6. Advanced Functions Flash analyzing 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 on the analog scale.

  • Page 37: Custom Setting Function

    6. Advanced Functions 10. Custom setting function It is possible to set the required functions in advance. CUSTOM SETTING LIST Item Model Lighting Custom Setting name Filter Ambient & ISO 2 setting Film — — compensation Flash Sensitivity 1/3 step 0.1EV step ( 5EV) Filter...
  • Page 38 6. Advanced Functions *1 1/10 stop fractions are displayed in below combinations ( T priority T 1 stop T 1/2 stop T 1/3 stop F1 stop F1/3 stop – – – – – F 1/2 stop – F priority T 1 stop T 1/3 stop T 1/2 stop F1 stop...

  • Page 39: Wireless Flash Radio Triggering System

    6. Advanced Functions Pressing the memory clear button @5 in the custom setting mode will reset all settings to default (No.0). After completing the custom setting, terminate the custom setting mode by setting DIP switch 4 to off position. This operation will also automatically turn off the power. Since the power cannot be turned off by pressing the power button while in the custom setting mode, turn off the power by setting DIP switch 4 to off.
  • Page 40 Pressing the Measuring button simultaneously triggers the flash and measures the light. The L-608/608 CINE has 32 triggering channels when the radio triggering module (RT-32) is plugged into the radio socket. Channels 1-16 provide single triggering, while channels 17-32 offer selective quad-triggering capability.
  • Page 41 6. Advanced Functions The set channel number will blink on and off at this time. Turn the Jog wheel to set the channel setting. In the Setting mode, "ch" appears on the ISO display area. At the same time, channel numbers (1 to 16 and 17 to 32) appear on the F display area.
  • Page 42 6. Advanced Functions Upon setting completion, the Wireless flash radio triggering mode or Wireless multiple flash radio triggering mode is selected using the Jog wheel while the Mode set button is pressed. For other settings of the measurement, see page 16. Confirm that the meter and the radio receiver are set to the same channel number.
  • Page 43 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. Synchro cord (Sold separately) • This is a five-meter long cord with three plugs. An exposure meter, a camera, and a flash can all be connected at the same time.

  • Page 44: Accessories

    7. Accessories Wireless flash radio triggering system (Sold separately) • Combining radio transmitter module (RT-32) with radio receiver (RR-32 or RR-4) enables measurements by triggering the flash from the exposure meter. Radio transmitter module (RT-32, 32 channels) Radio wave receiver Radio wave receiver (RR-32, 32 channels) (RR-4, 4 channels)

  • Page 45: Technical Data

    8. Technical Data · Type : Digital exposure meter for ambient and flash light · Light receiving method : Incident light and reflected light · Light Receptors Incident light : Convertible to flat diffuser (Lumisphere in down position) Reflected light : 1 to 4 element Zoom (display in finder) Metering distance 1m ~ ·...
  • Page 46 8. Technical Data Aperture : f/0.5 to f/161 (in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 stop) f/0.5 to f/161 (in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 stop) (608 CINE) : EV -9.9 to EV 41.6 (in 1/10 stop) Analog scale : F1.0 - F128 (in 1/2 stop),T4.0 seconds -1/4000 seconds (in 1/2 stop)(608) F0.5 - F45 (in 1/3 stop) (608 CINE) Shutter angle (608 Cine only)

  • Page 47: Safety Guide

    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.

  • Page 48: Care And Maintenance

    Do not attempt to remove the rubber seal of the battery compartment cover. • If the rubber seal’s surface is damaged,water or moisture may enter and damage the meter. If this has happened, you must send your meter to the Sekonic Sevice Center in your country.
  • Page 49 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.
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  • Page 51: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION: Name: Super Zoom Master Model: L-608/L-608CINE THE BASIS ON WHICH CONFORMITY IS BEING DECLARED: The Super Zoom Master L608/L-608CINE complies with the essential requirements of the Radio &...
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