Flash Mode; Out Of Displayed Range Or Measuring Range; When Displayed Range Is Exceeded; When Measuring Range Is Exceeded - Sekonic Litemaster Pro L-478D Operating Manual

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5-3-5. Measuring in Radio Triggering Multiple (Cumulative) Flash Mode
Select Radio Triggering Multiple (Cumulative) Mode within
Custom Setting (See P55 for details.)
1. Touch the Measuring mode icon to open the
Measuring Mode Selection screen, then touch
the
icon to select Radio Triggering Multiple
(Cumulative) Mode and return the screen view to
Measuring screen. (See P25 for details.)
2. Set the ISO sensitivity value on the ISO icon.
3. Set the shutter speed on the T (shutter speed) icon.
* Be sure the settings are within the specifications of the
flash equipment.
4. To adjust flash intensity, touch the Power Control icon
and make adjustments as described in 5-3-3.
5. Be sure the Channels and Zones are the same for
meter and the radio receivers in use.
6. Press the Measuring button
meter to radio trigger the flashes and display the
measured exposure value (f-stop).
7. Repeat this operation (pressing the Measuring button
the side of meter) only for the number of times necessary.
The accumulated measured value (f-stop) and the
number of cumulative flashes are displayed.

5-4. Out of Displayed Range or Measuring Range

(*This example explains what needs to be done in Cord (PC) Flash mode.)

5-4-1. When Displayed Range is Exceeded

For any given shutter speed and ISO setting, "Over" will be displayed when the measured light value requires an f-stop
setting that is greater than the maximum available f-stop (f/128). "Under" will be displayed when low light requires a
setting lower than the minimum f-stop (f/0.5).
Example of Over Exposure Display
1) When over exposure "Over" is displayed:
When the display range is exceeded and "Over" appears, make one of the following adjustments until a suitable
f-stop appears on the measuring display.
Change the T (shutter speed) to a faster setting.
Set the ISO sensitivity to lower setting.
If possible, lower the output power of light source, and take another measurement.
2) When under exposure "Under" is displayed:
When the display range is exceeded and "Under" appears, make one of the following adjustments until a
suitable f-stop appears on the measuring display.
Change the T (shutter speed) to a lower setting.
Set the ISO sensitivity to higher setting.
If possible, raise the output power of light source, and take another measurement.

5-4-2. When Measuring Range is Exceeded

When the amount of light is outside the measuring range of the meter, the "Over" and "Under" displays will appear and blink.
When this happens, adjust the brightness level to obtain a measurement.
When brightness exceeds measuring range
8
on the side of
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Example of Under Exposure Display
When brightness is under the measuring range
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[ Measuring Screen ]
ControlTL
channel & zone
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display
Measuring value (f-stop)
Setting
value
Standard channel &
zone display
Percentage
of flash

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