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  • Page 1 L - 308DC Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This manual uses the following safety labels for WARNING and CAUTION that you must follow. Indicates hazards or unsafe practices that can result in severe personal injury or death. Indicates hazards or unsafe practices that can result in the personal injury or damage to your L-308DC exposure meter.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Table of Contens 1. Parts Designation ............1 2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ....2 3. Before Using ............... 3 1. Attach the strap ................3 2. Inserting the battery ..............3 3.

  • Page 4: Parts Designation

    Parts Designation POWER Button(ON/OFF Switch) Lens Lumisphere Lumisphere MODE Button MEASURING Button Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) UP Button DOWN Button ISO Button Strap Eyelet Battery Synchro Terminal Compartment Cover Synchro Terminal Cap Lumidisc Strap...

  • Page 5: Explanation Of The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd)

    Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) * For explanation purposes, the display illustrated here shows icons and readouts simultaneously. Actual display will never appear like this. Measuring Mode icons (for PHOTO mode only) Ambient (See page 16) Auto Reset Cordless Flash (See page 21) Cord Flash (See page 19) ISO Display (See page 11) Displays ISO Film setting.

  • Page 6: Before Using

    Before Using 1. Attach the strap Attach the Strap by passing the small end loop through the strap eyelet and passing the other end of strap through it. Please place in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally get the strap wrapped around his or her neck.

  • Page 7: Power On/Off

    Before Using 3. Power ON/OFF Power ON : Press the POWER button. Power OFF : Press and hold the POWER button in for 1 second or longer and the meter will turn off. Please wait 3 seconds between repeated power on and off sessions. If the LCD screen shows no display, check for proper battery insertion (Pos/ Neg positioning).

  • Page 8: Replacing Battery During Operation

    Before Using 5. Replacing battery during operation Always turn the power OFF before replacing the battery. If an unexpected display appears on the LCD during battery replacement or measurement, ie. settings other than selected, or if the meter does not respond when a button is pressed, remove the battery, wait at least 10 seconds, and then re-install the battery.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation 1. Incident and reflected light measurement To set for either incident or reflected light operation, slide the Lumisphere mounting until it clicks. Incident light mode Reflected light mode Setting operation Always use the Lumisphere mounting for setting. Hand operation of the Lumisphere may cause damage. The Lumisphere is an important light receiving unit.
  • Page 10 Basic Operation Using Lumidisc The Lumidisc is used to measure light falling on green-screen walls, paintings or flat art. It is also used to adjust lighting ratios with multiple light sources (See page 24) or when taking Lux and Foot-candle measurements (See page 13, 15). To measure light with the Lumidisc, slide the Lumisphere mounting to the right (same as if measuring reflected light), then insert, at an angle, section B of the Lumidisc into slot A of the meter body and press down on the strap eyelet C to...

  • Page 11: Reflected Light Measurement

    Basic Operation 3. Reflected light measurement Reflected light measurements are made by pointing the L-308DC's metering lens toward the subject. Measurements are made from the camera position or within the same view as the camera lens. Measuring the brightness (luminance) of light reflected from the subject is useful when subjects cannot be approached, for measuring light sources (neon signs, etc.), and measuring highly reflective surfaces or translucent subjects (stained glass, etc.).

  • Page 12: Basic Operation Flowchart

    Basic Operation 4. Basic Operation Flowchart Power ON Select Display mode (in Custom Setting, see page 26) HD_CINE mode CINE mode PHOTO mode (See page 12) (See page 14) (See page 16) Shutter speed priority mode Frame Rate Priority mode Ambient mode (See page 16) (See page 12) (See page 14)

  • Page 13: Select Display Mode

    Basic Operation 5. Select Display mode Select the Display mode to fit your camera MODE button in custom setting. (See page 26) POWER button HD_CINE mode (Default setting) CINE mode PHOTO mode Display mode CS No. 1 6. Select Measuring mode The following Measuring modes in each MODE button Display mode are available.

  • Page 14: Setting Iso Film Sensitivity

    Basic Operation • Hold ISO button and press MODE button to return to the previous Measuring mode. • Ambient light refers to continuous light like natural light (sunlight), tungsten lamps or fluorescent lamps. • Flash light is a brief, intense burst of light made by electronic flash units or flash bulbs.

  • Page 15: Measurement

    Measurement 1. HD_CINE Mode Use this mode to obtain exposure settings when using DSLR and digital video cameras that record images using frame rate and shutter speed settings. When measurements are taken, the meter will indicate the aperture value required for proper exposure. This mode also enables taking Simplified Illuminance readings (Selectable in Custom setting).

  • Page 16: Setting Frame Rates

    Measurement • After the measurement, the aperture value will be automatically adjusted to maintain proper exposure when changes in shutter speed and/or ISO are made. • If ”E.o”(over) or “E.u” (under) appears and blinks, the measurement cannot be made at the selected settings (See page 23). MODE button 1-2.

  • Page 17: Cine Mode

    Measurement 2. CINE Mode Use this mode to obtain exposure settings when using film or digital motion-picture cameras that record images using frame rate and shutter angle settings. When measurements are taken, the meter will indicate the aperture value required for proper exposure.

  • Page 18: Setting Shutter Angles

    Measurement 2-2. Setting Shutter Angles MODE button Press MODE button to select the Shutter Angle Setting mode. Press UP or DOWN button to set the desired shutter angle. MODE Press MEASURING button to return to Frame rate priority mode, and make a UP button light measurement simultaneously.

  • Page 19: Photo Mode

    Measurement 3. PHOTO Mode Use this mode to obtain exposure settings when taking single images with adjustable film or digital cameras. Measuring mode choices include Ambient, Cordless Flash and Cord Flash. When measurements are taken, the meter will indicate the aperture value required for proper exposure.

  • Page 20: Ev Mode

    Measurement 3-1-2. EV mode Press MODE button to select mode. MODE button MODE Press MEASURING button to make a measurement. Measurements will be taken continuously and displayed as EV values as long as the button is pressed. Releasing the MEASURING button will Measurement value (EV) hold and display the last measurement value.
  • Page 21 Measurement I Aperture Value & Shutter Speed Value, EV Contrast Table EV=AV+TV (At ISO100) ＡＶ ０ １ ２ ３ ４ ５ ６ ７ ８ ９ １０ ＴＶ ０ １ ２ ３ ４ ５ ６ ７ ８ ９ １ ０ ０ １...

  • Page 22: Measuring Electronic Flash

    Measurement 3-2. Measuring Electronic Flash This measuring method includes the cord and cordless flash modes. When measurements are taken, the meter will indicate the aperture value required for proper exposure. The displayed value indicates the total amount of light, including flash light and ambient light, measured during the shutter speed time set.
  • Page 23 Measurement To avoid a danger of choking, please place Synchro terminal cap in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally swallow it. There is a danger of suffocation. There is a 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.

  • Page 24: Auto Reset Cordless Flash Mode

    Measurement 3-2-2. Auto Reset Cordless Flash mode Use this mode when a Synchro cord is too short, not available or use of a cord is inconvenient. MODE button Press the MODE button to select to the Auto reset cordless flash mode. Hold ISO button and press UP or DOWN MODE button to select the ISO sensitivity (See...
  • Page 25 5. Measurement In mixed flash-ambient measurements, the meter may fail to detect the light if the flash brightness is 9EV lower than the ambient light. In this case, make measurements using the “Cord Flash mode” (See page 19). Sometimes, certain fluorescent lamps and special lighting can be mistaken for flash, and accidentally measured.

  • Page 26: Out Of Display Range / Measurement Range

    Measurement 4. Out of Display Range / Measurement Range 4-1. Out of Display Range 4-1-1. When “E.o” (Exposure Over) appears on the display If the measured value requires a display value above the maximum display range, “E.o” (Exposure over) will appear even though measured value is within the meter’s measuring range.

  • Page 27: When "E.u" (Exposure Under) Blinks On The Display

    Measurement 4-2-2. When “E.u” (Exposure under) blinks on the display If the darkness is beyond the measuring range of the meter, “E.u” will blink to indicate that measurements cannot be made. In this case, if possible, adjust the flash output power Display: HD_CINE mode or move closer to the light source and take another measurement.

  • Page 28: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions 1. Calibration compensation function This meter has been calibrated to Sekonic standards. However, compensation may be necessary to calibrate the meter to camera specifications or to match the display to another exposure meter. Calibration compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/-1.0 EV range.

  • Page 29: Custom Setting Function

    Advanced Functions 2. Custom setting function Use these settings to customize meter operations and displays to fit your camera and metering requirements. Custom setting group Custom setting item number HD_CINE mode CINE mode PHOTO mode Display mode (*1) “Hd_C” “CINE” “PHOTO”...
  • Page 30 Advanced Functions The Custom setting item will change each time the MODE button is pressed. Display mode group HD_CINE mode CINE mode PHOTO mode Press MODE button Increments of aperture and shutter speed group 1 step (in 1/10 step) 1/2 step 1/3 step Press MODE button The 1/10 step increment will not be displayed when 1/2 stop or 1/3 stop is set.

  • Page 31: Accessories

    Accessories l 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. This is convenient when measurements are made, because it is not necessary to plug and unplug the synchro cord.

  • Page 32: Technical Data

    Technical Data Type l Digital exposure meter for ambient and flash light Light receiving method l Incident light and reflected light Light receiving section l Incident light: Lumisphere, Lumidisc l Reflected light: Lens (light receiving angle of 40°) Light receptor l Silicon photo diode Measurement system l HD_CINE Mode...

  • Page 33: Safty Guide And Maintenance

    Safty Guide and Maintenance To avoid damage to meter, never drop or subject it to shock. Avoid storping meter in places with high temperature and/or humidity. Be careful excessive temperature changes that could cause humidity and internal condensation, resulting in malfunction. If the temperature of the meter drops to -10°C or beyond, response of the LCD becomes extremely slow and displays are difficult to read.
  • Page 36 SEKONIC CORPORATION 7-24-14, OIZUMI-GAKUEN-CHO, NERIMA-KU, TOKYO 178-8686, JAPAN TEL: +81(0)3-3978-2335 FAX: +81(0)3-3978-5229 http://www.sekonic.com JE2297561...

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