This allows you to use an ac3 zonecontroller on your transmitting minitt1, flextt5, or flextt6 to set your remote flash power levels, and then meter those remote flashes using your compatible sekonic light meter all. Every day we add the latest manuals so that you will always find the. Dave dunne put up a cool blog post featuring a vintage sekonic lvi manual. The manual always says to aim the dome of the meter at the camera. Minister ive just been hooking the cord to my strobe and lightmeter and pointing the dome thingamabobber at the strobe and hitting the button. Aug 08, 2011 watch this video to understand how to utilize your sekonic l 358 light meter to get accurate exposures in any ambient lighting situation. Aug 08, 2011 watch this video to learn how to set up your l 358 meter, a guide through the basics, and a few advanced tricks. The good news is the repair department fo the camera store told me the bad news for. By merging functionality for both photography and cinematography into one light meter, sekonic created a powerful and invaluable tool for image makers of every kind. Incident light readings are in many ways the simplest most direct way to determin. Buy sekonic flashmate l308s digital light meter black. Protect your l558, l558r, or l758dr light meter during transport or storage with this sekonic case, offered here as a replacement or spare for the one originally included with the meter.
However, to use the ac3, your flashes must be in ettl mode. Sekonic l358 flash master light meter ambientflash at. The sekonic studio l28 is a series of hand held light meter. The sekonic l 208 twin mate is a compact light meter which combines incident and reflected light measurement, and has been carefully designed to provide simple, onehanded operation. How ever us wizards and eu wizards are on different frequencies. To balance flash with outdoor, you have to make readings in two modes. As with all sekonic meters, the sekonic l358 flash master includes a 3year warranty and the best customer support youre ever likely to find. This meter provides a wide range of functions that correspond with most. All the sekonic manuals and users guides are available for free view without any registration. Flash master l358 measuring instruments pdf manual download. How to use the l358 as an incident illuminance lux or fc meter 6.
Finally got the sekonic to fs mode but the readout was nuts compared to my gossen 6 guess i was born an analogue boy. I am aware of the current models of sekonics meters, and will prob end up buying an l358 soon. This allows you to use an ac3 zonecontroller on your transmitting minitt1, flextt5, or flextt6 to set your remote flash. Have you read the manual but does it answer your question. Buy sekonic flashmate l308s digital light meter black online at low price in india on. Oct 25, 2010 dave dunne put up a cool blog post featuring a vintage sekonic l vi manual. Advanced functions how to use the l358 as an incident illuminance lux or fc meter turn the lumisphere retracting. The sekonic l458 digiflash is a hand held exposure meter released in 1984. The rt32ctl module for compatible sekonic light meters allows you to trigger controltl radios receiving on controltl channels. Sekonic l358 flash master light meter ambientflash at keh. Online camera manual library this is the full text and images from the manual.
The flash master l358 has undergone extensive quality controls at every step of manufacture. Some photographers these days have left their light meter by the wayside as cameras internal meters have become more sophisticated. I hope the quick start guide is enough to get me going. Watch this video to learn how to set up your l358 meter, a guide through the basics, and a few advanced tricks. I today happened to use the sekonic l358 in the dark and i see on the left side of the lcd a very thin black line. The old l vi seems to have some other fans, as its al.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly, to be able to take advantage of its many features and to obtain the long service life it is designed for. If you instead opt for the 358 youll be buying a meter which will meet future needs which you arent even able to anticipate at this point. There are also frequently asked questions, a product rating and feedback from users to enable you to optimally use your product. If there are no results please try searching with fewer words. Once my pocketwizards were properly configured, it worked like a charm. Find the office and computer equipment manual you need at manualsonline. Below you can view and download the pdf manual for free. This meter provides a wide range of functions that correspond with most manufacturers camera settings in all formats, which will satisfy professionals as well as serious enthusiasts. The l358 features a retractable incident lumisphere for standard or cosine corrected light readings, provides both hemispherical and narrow angle readings.
Page 2 but since you will never use them all at the same time, once you have learned all about it, it is simple and its use will become second nature. When working in the studio i will often simply rely on the histogram of the camera to determine whether the photograph is properly exposed or not however during the week i decided to use my light meter instead. Our database contains more than 1 million pdf manuals from more than 10,000 brands. Jul, 2016 finally got the sekonic to fs mode but the readout was nuts compared to my gossen 6 guess i was born an analogue boy. Sekonic l358 problem in reply to greg reinacker oct 1, 2006 when my older sekonic meter gave out, it behaved like that, more or less. The old lvi seems to have some other fans, as its al. Indicates hazards or unsafe practices that can result in the personal injury or damage to your l308s exposure meter. The sekonic l 458 digiflash is a hand held exposure meter released in 1984. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonics affiliates. Its sealed housing and controls make it water and moisture resistant.
Watch this video to understand how to utilize your sekonic l358 light meter to get accurate exposures in any ambient lighting situation. A similar designed model was also distributed by bowens as the flashmeter iii. Generally speaking, i was very happy with the utility and reliability that this wireless addition provided to my flash meter. This model was replaced in 1976, and the model number was changed to l398. I am going to calibrate or attempt to my sekonic l358 flash meter.
I purchased the sekonic rt32n wireless module for my sekonic l 358 flash master light meter to use with my pocket wizard flextt5 and minitt1 remotes. I am aware of the current models of sekonic s meters, and will prob end up buying an l358 soon. If this is not the manual you want, please contact us. Using a sekonic l358 light meter, which is available at adorama, mark shows you how to set your light meter to measure in thirdstop increments that will match the settings on your digital camera, set your sync speed, and more. L 508cine is calibrated accurately to sekonic standard and no f urther correction of the meter is required. A similar designed model was also distributed by bowens as the flashmeter iii it is very good design at the time with a easy to use and read digital lcd panel. Then ask your question on this page to other sekonic l758dr owners. Indicates hazards or unsafe practices that can result in severe personal injury or death. Sekonic auto lumi light meter matts classic cameras. Sekonic flash master l358 instruction manual, user manual. This manual uses the following safety labels for awarning and acaution that you must follow. The printed digits are large and have been color coded for easy recognition of all readings.
I shoot manual and the shutter only priority metering is not really a problem. For motion picture applications, the l358 calculates cine readings from 2 to 360 framespersecond. View and download sekonic l358 quick manual online. Click here to go to main camera manual site right click on link below, choose save target as save to folder of your choice acrobat 7. It is a shutter priority meter, set the iso and shutter to determine the aperture value. However, the 408 is offered by a guy locally and may be a bargain. Now sekonic is bringing that philosophy to the immensely popular l 308 series with the new flashmate l 308xu. Watch this video to get a better understanding of how to use your sekonic l358 to measure strobe lighting. A properly adjusted light meter will ensure that youll get accurate readings for your photographs. When my older sekonic meter gave out, it behaved like that, more or less. Acaution indicates hazards or unsafe practices that can rresult in personal injury or damage to your l 308bll exposure meter.
I will stick to the gossen and put up with the teeny fps ring, it actually serves me pretty well yes, i remember the march post but i was going to use fixed lenses at some point, so the zoom lens light limitation wouldnt apply. View and download sekonic flash master l358 opearting manual online. L508cine is calibrated accurately to sekonic standard and no f urther correction of the meter is required. Because of its many features, the l358 requires this rather extensive manual. Acaution indicates hazards or unsafe practices that can rresult in personal injury or damage to your l308bll exposure meter.
Now sekonic is bringing that philosophy to the immensely popular l308 series with the new flashmate l. I was reading online some people were mentioning that it needs to be calibrated as per your camera. Nov 07, 2009 i got my new sekonic l358 lightflash meter. I took some test shots when i received the meter last evening, and the exposure looks okay on the one with the brown cat, but looks bad in the photo with the white cat. Sekonic rt32n transmitter module for l358 and l758 series. This manual uses the following safety labels for warning and caution that you must follow. Do we need to calibrate the sekonic l358 lightflash meter. The sekonic l208 twin mate is a compact light meter which combines incident and reflected light measurement, and has been carefully designed to provide simple, onehanded operation. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonic s affiliates. Sekonic l308 manual in pdf format hide signature living and loving it in pattaya, thailand. Every day we add the latest manuals so that you will always find the product you are looking for.
It is very good design at the time with a easy to use and read digital lcd panel. The sekonic studio l 28 is a series of hand held light meter. Indicates hazards or unsafe practices that can result in the personal injury or damage to your l 308s exposure meter. View the sekonic l 758dr manual for free or ask your question to other sekonic l 758dr owners. To use this wireless transmitter, you must use your flashes in manual mode. If yes, could you please let me know how this is done. Sekonic flash master l358 opearting manual pdf download.
The sekonic l358 flash master is an advanced, yet easy to operate, exposure analyzing light meter, that incorporates the latest technology in handheld meters. The particular model designs is directly related to the director line of meters originally created by donald w. I have recently faced some pretty tricky lighting situations but getting the right exposure was a breeze using the sekonic l358. But since you will never use them all at the same time, once you have learned all about it, it is simple and its use will become second nature. Turned out it had a broken circuit board inside, and was not worth repairing. Here is a list of all models of camera where we can supply a printed and bound manual based on your search. Rumor has it that there will be another wireless transmitter that will work with the ac3 and when. View the sekonic l758d digital master manual for free or ask your question to other sekonic l758d digital master owners. Need a manual for your sekonic l308s flashmate light meter.
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