SEKONIC L-508 Cine Zoom Master OPERATING MANUAL Operating Manual for L-508 CINE is complete with L-508 Operating Manual L-508Cine Operating Manual L-508Cine Operating Manual Thank you for purchasing L-508Cine meter. This operating manual gives you additional information to L-508 Operating Manual. Please read the L-508 Operating Manual for basic operation before you start to use your L-508Cine. This manual exclusively describes specialized features and operations in Cine mode for L508Cine. While in Still mode, you can select standard functions for Still pictures identical to L-508's functions. L-508Cine Specialized Features The L-508 Cine has additional features to L-508 which are useful for motion picture, video, theatre, industrial lighting and many other applications. · Cine mode and Still mode  page 1 L-508Cine has Cine mode and Still mode, which can be alternated with the DIP switch located in the battery chamber. In Cine mode, you can select special features such as Foot Candle/Lux or Foot Lambert readout and Shutter angle change. · Foot Candle or Lux or Foot Lambert (Cine mode only)  page 1 When cine mode is selected, you can select Foot Candle readout or Lux readout in incident mode or Foot Lambert in reflected mode. · Shutter Angle Settings (Cine mode only)  page 3 You can select a shutter angle setting from 5° to 270° in 5° step and obtain compensated readout without additional calculation. · Expanded Cine Speed Settings (Cine/Still mode)  page 4 The wide range of time settings from 1 f/s to 1,000 f/s can meet from framing pictures to high speed filming as well as video applications. · Filter Compensation (Cine/Still mode)  page 4 You can select one of the 7 major filter combinations and obtain compensated readouts. · Measurement Lock (Cine/Still mode)  page 5 When Measurement Lock is activated, the last readings and f/s (frames per second) setting will be protected from accidental change. · Low range f/stop readout (Cine/Still Mode)  page 5 The f/stop range, f/0.5~f/90 ­ digital in 1/10 step, f/0.5~f/45 ­ analog in ½ step, can meet low light shootings required for measurement and memory functions. · Independent Exposure Compensation (Cine/Still mode)  page 5 Exposure compensation can be made in incident or reflected modes separately for personal ISO adjustment or user calibration. · Maximum 5 memories (Cine/Still mode) Up to 5 readings are memorized on the f/stop analog scale -i- Table of Contents L-508CINE BASIC OPERATION (ADDITIONAL OPERATION TO L-508) ................1-6 1. CINE MODE AND STILL MODE ..................................................................1 HOW TO SWITCH CINE MODE OR STILL MODE . .........................................1 Cine mode - Incident mode ........................................................................1 Cine mode - Spot reflected mode ................................................................2 2. SETTING DIP SWITCHES (CINE/STILL MODE) .............................................3 3. SELECTING SHUTTER ANGLES (CINE MODE) .............................................3 4. SETTING CINE SPEEDS (CINE/STILL MODE) ..............................................4 5. FILTER COMPENSATION (CINE/STILL MODE) .............................................4 6. MEASUREMENT LOCK AND MEASUREMENT LOCK OFF (CINE/STILL MODE) .................................................................................5 7. F/STOP ANALOG/DIGITAL RANGE (CINE/STILL MODE) ................................5 8. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION (CINE/STILL MODE) .......................................5 TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................................7 APPENDIX .................................................................................................8 QUICK GUIDE TO OPERATE . ....................................................................8 -ii- L-508 Cine BASIC OPERATION (Additional operation to L-508) 1. Cine mode and Still mode L-508Cine has Cine and Still modes which are selectable,. In Cine mode, Foot Candle/Lux/Foot Lambert readouts and Shutter Angle Setting are available in addition to the functions for still photography for ambient light. In Still mode, standard functions for still photography are available for ambient light and flash light. How to switch Cine mode or Still mode. 1. Remove the Battery cover latch. 2. Slide the DIP switch #4 to "CINE ON" position. Cine mode - Incident mode When the Cine mode and Incident mode is selected, the following measuring modes will be available. To select each mode, turn the Set/change dial while holding down the MODE button. FC Foot Candle FC +T/F FC: Foot Candle T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second) F: F/stop, dot on analog scale LUX Lux LUX + T/F Lux T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second) F: F/stop, dot on analog scale -1- 1. Cine mode and Still mode T + F (Shutter speeds priority) T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second) F: F/stop in digital and dot on analog scale EV + T/F EV T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second) F: F/stop, dot on analog scale To display "EV+T/F" the DIP switch "F/No./ EV" should be on position. Cine mode - Shot reflected mode When the Cine mode and Spot reflected mode is selected, the following measuring modes will be available. To select each mode, turn the Set/change dial while hold down the MODE button. FL FL: Foot Lambert FL+T/F FL: Foot Lambert T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second) F: F/stop, dot on analog scale T + F (Shutter speeds priority) T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second) F: F/stop in digital and dot on analog scale EV + T/F EV T: Shutter speeds or Cine speeds (Frames per second) F: F/stop, dot on analog scale To display "EV+T/F" the DIP switch "F/No./ EV" should be on position. -2- L-508 Cine BASIC OPERATION (Additional operation to L-508) Still mode When the Still mode is selected, the same measuring modes available on L508 can be selected. To select each mode, turn the Set/change dial while hold down the MODE button. Please refer to the L-508 instructions "Setting Measuring Mode" for further instructions. 2. Setting DIP switches (Cine/Still mode) Special features are selected with the DIP switches inside the battery compartment. You can customize the L-508Cine by activating desired functions. DIP switch assignment DIP switch Descriptions when the DIP switches are "ON" positions. Factory settings 1 TIME0.5 Setting half shutter speed OFF 2 F No./EV Selecting F/stop priority measurement and EV readout. OFF F/stop priority measurement is effective only in Still mode. 3 MULTI Selecting Multiple flash function. OFF Multiple flash function is effective only in Still mode. 4 CINE Selecting CINE mode. ON STILL Selecting Still mode. OFF 3. Selecting Shutter Angles (Cine mode) 2. Turn the Set/change dial to obtain desired shutter angle. You can select a shutter angle from 5° to 270° in 5° step. In this example, 90° is selected. -3- 2. Setting DIP switches (Cine/Still mode) / 3. Selecting Shutter Angles (Cine mode) 4. Setting Cine Speeds (Cine/Still mode) / 5. Filter Compensation (Cine/Still mode) Note: Shutter angle settings can be changed only when a cine speed is displayed. 4. Setting Cine Speeds (Cine/Still mode) 1. Turn the Set/change dial to select the desired cine speed. Cine speeds are displayed after 1/8000, 1/200, 1/400 and the unit is in frames per second (f/s.) . The following cine speeds will be displayed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 30, 32, 36, 40, 48, 50, 60, 64, 72, 75, 90, 96, 100, 120, 125, 128, 150, 200, 240, 250, 256, 300, 360, 375, 500, 625, 750, 1,000 frames per second. 5. Filter Compensation (Cine/Still mode) 1. Hold the IS02 button and turn the Set/change dial to select the symbol representing the desired filter number. 2. The seven different symbols for filter numbers are displayed after IS08000. The symbol and the filter compensated readout are displayed while holding down the ISO2 button. The example drawings right are "85-" or "n9-" symbol is selected. See the Filter Conversion table below. Symbols on 85n3n6LCD Filter No. 85 ND3 ND6 Exposure -0.7 -1 -2 Compensation (-2/3) n9ND9 -3 A3- A6- A9- 85ND3 85ND6 85ND9 -1.7 -2,7 -3.7 (-1 2/3) (-2 2/3) (-3 2/3 ) -4- L-508 Cine BASIC OPERATION (Additional operation to L-508) 6. Measurement Lock and Measurement Lock Off (Cine/Still mode) 1. Hold down the MODE button and ISO button and "Loc" will appear to indicate that the Measurement is locked. The last measurement is held until the lock is released, even if the Set/change dial is accidentally moved. 2. To release the Measurement lock, perform the same operation for the Measurement lock. Hold down the MODE button and ISO button and "Off" will appear to indicate that the Measurement lock is released. 7. F/stop analog/digital range The ranges of the f/stops displayed: F/stop on the analog scale: f/0.5 to f/45 in 1/2 step F/stop digital: f/0.5 to f/90 in 1/10 step 8. Exposure Compensation (Cine/Still mode) L-508Cine is calibrated accurately to Sekonic standard and no further correction of the meter is required. However, if you want to change the exposure index for your specific requirements, the L-508Cine can be adjusted in precise 1/10 step in a +/- 9.9 EV independently in Incident or Reflected mode. It is recommended that the correction should be made after your taking sufficient number of test in actual photographic conditions and evaluating the results. 1. Select either Incident mode or Reflected mode with the Incident/Reflected Selector according to the mode you want to make correction. 2. Hold down the ISO button and IS02 button simultaneously, and turn the Set/change dial. · Turning the dial counterclockwise produces a higher reading resulting underexposing when taking a photograph. -5- 6. Measurement Lock and Measurement Lock Off (Cine/Still mode) 7. F/stop analog/digital range / 8. Exposure Compensation (Cine/Still mode) · Turning the dial clockwise produces a lower reading resulting overexposing when taking photograph. Note: In case you want to manually calibrate the reflected measurement of an 18 per cent gray card to exactly match an incident measurement, use the Flat diffuser (Lumisphere down position) for best results in calibration. -6- TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA Meter Type · Type Incident Reflected Light Receptors · Metening modes Ambient light · : Multi-function design meter with CINE mode : 270° swivel head with dual function retractable incident lumisphere : Variable 1° to 4° parallax-free spot viewfinder : 2-Silicon photo diodes (incident and reflected) : Incident light EV-2 to EV 19.9 (in 0.1 steps) Shutter priority metering EV metering value : With synchro cord (cumulative, non-cumulative) Without synchro cord (cumulative, non-cumulative) Flash · Measuring Range at ISO 100 Ambient/Incident : EV(-)2 to EV 19.9 Ambient/Spot : EV 3 to EV 19.9 Flash/Incident : F/1.0 to f/90 +0.9 Flash/Spot : F/5.6 to f/90 +0.9 Calibration Constant Incident light metering : Lumisphere C=340 Flat diffuser C=250 Reflected light metering : K=12.5 · Display Ranges Film speeds Time F/stop EV Foot-candle Lux Foot Lambert : ISO 3 to ISO 8000 : 1/8000 second to 1800 seconds Cine speeds (f/s) :1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 30, 32, 36, 40 ,48, 50, 60, 64, 72, 75, 90, 96, 100, 120, 125, 128, 150, 200, 240, 250, 256, 300, 360, 375, 500, 625, 750, 1000 : F/0.5 to f/90 + 0.9, 1 /10 stops : (-)EV9.9 to EV 36.1, 1/10 stops : 0.1 to 99,000 (9,900 X 10) : 0.63 to 94,000 (9,400 X 10) : 3.4 to 98,000 (9,800 X 10) Function Memory function : 5 f/stop readings on analog scale Light evaluating function : Averaging, brightness difference, Dual ISO settings Multiple Flash function : Up to 9 flash readings -7- TECHNICAL DATA/ APPENDIX Shutter angle settings Filter compensation Measurement lock Auto shut-off Auto illumination Exposure index correction Battery Power Indicator Tripod socket Others Repeat accuracy Power source : : : : : : : : 5° to 270° at 5° steps + 144° and 172° 85, ND3, ND6, ND9, 85ND3, 85ND6, 85ND9 Measurement is locked with Set/change dial. 20 minutes EV6 and under for 20 sec. EV ± 9.9 for incident and reflected independently With a symbol in 3 status 1/4 " : EV(+/-) 1/10 or less : 1AA penlight 1.5V battery (alkaline, manganese or lithium) All-weather feature : JIS standard water resistance class 4, splash-proof type Weight : 240 g (8.5 ounces) Dimensions : 84 X 156 X 40 mm (3.3" X 6.1" X 1.6") Standard accessories : Neck cord, Soft case, Viewfinder cap Optional accessories : Booster and attachments Mini probe Dual sync cord Pocket gray card Operating temperature range: (-)10°C to 50° C Storage temperature range : (-)20°C to 60°C APPENDIX Quick Guide to operate F/stop; Foot Candle; LUX: Shutter Angle Change: Filter Compensation: Exposure Compensation: Measurement Lock: -8-