Operating Instructions
DIGISIX
Exposure meter for ambient light
15122
1/06.02
Diffuser
Setting window
Setting ring: TIME/
Shutter speed
Setting ring:
Socket for tripod
Camera
mounting clip
(accessory)
Aperture/
f-stops
Display
Measuring
key
Function button
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Eyelet for
carrying strap
Battery compartment
Content
The Digisix is a small but smart GOSSEN
exposure meter, with digital read-out,
1 The functioning of the Digisix ..... 4
1.1 Preparation and self-test ................ 4
1.2 Incident light and reflected light
measuring mode 5
1.3 Duration of read-out in display ....... 5
2 Functions of the Digisix .............. 6
2.1 Setting the film speed ..................... 6
2.2 Exposure measuring ...................... 7
2.2.1 Read-out of the values measured .. 7
2.2.2 Taking a measurement
outside the measuring range............8
2.3 Contrast measurements ................. 9
2.4 Setting correction values ................ 9
2.5 Function TIMER ........................... 10
2.6 Watch/Alarm clock ....................... 12
2.7 Measuring temperatures .............. 13
2.7.1 Min./Max. temperatures ............... 14
3 Service and repairs .................... 14
4 Technical data ............................ 15
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for ambient light. The Digisix is made to
exacting GOSSEN calibration standards for
high precision measurements. The trendy
styling and logical functioning make it easy
and comfortable to operate.
Key features:
• Incident and reflected light meas. mode
• µP controlled
• Digital LCD read-out in the display
in 1/3 stop increments
• Contrast readout in 1/3 EV steps
• Storage of the measuring results
• Indication of all suitable combinations
of shutter speeds and f-stops
• Signal "range over" or "range under"
• Automatic battery check
• Countdown timer for long exposures
• Function Watch/Alarm clock
• Measuring temperatures
1 The functioning of the Digisix
1.1 Preparation and self-test
Battery
The Digisix is powered by a 3 V
Lithium battery, type CR 2032.
When the battery is running low, the signal
BAT appears in the display.
– The battery should be replaced as soon
as possible. When BAT is shown alone
in the display, the battery will need to be
replaced before further measurements
are possible.
– To replace the battery, pull out the battery
compartment placed under the eyelet for
the carrying cord.
– Remove the old battery and insert the
new one. Observe the "+" and "–"
polarity!
– Close the battery compartment
Attention! Changing the battery will cancel
all the individual values stored in memory.
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Self-Test
After the new battery has been inserted,
the microcomputer will carry out a self-test.
Every display segment appears in the
display panel.
The self-test takes 10 seconds. It can be
interrupted before by pressing any button.
After the self-test, the standard settings will
be shown as set by the factory.
Standard settings
ISO 100/21° COR 0 EV 8
1.2 Incident light and reflected light measuring mode
Incident light method
For the incident mode, the diffusor is to be
shifted to the left and placed in front of the
measuring aperture. Taking measurements
using the incident light mode in particular
produces perfectly exposed shots. In this
mode, the DS measures from the subject
towards the camera. This guarantees that
the tone quality of the picture is equivalent
to that of the subject. This is especially
important for very bright or dark subjects.
Even under very difficult photographying
The measurement is taken from the position
of the camera towards the subject. In this
method, only the light reflected from the
subject is detected by the meter. Therefore,
the measuring values always depend on the
reflection capacity of the subject. As a result
of this, bright subjects are reproduced
darker and therefore not properly exposed.
Consequently, this mode is conveniently
used, when the suject does not show too
high contrasts between bright and dark
areas.
conditions, as for example with subjects
which have a lot of contrast, the incident
light mode is a more reliable way of
producing well exposed pictures.
Reflected light method
For the reflected mode, the diffuser must be
1.3 Duration of read-out in display
The Digisix will always display the last
function used. The meter does not
automatically switch off, as the power
consumption is extremely low.
shifted to the right. Care must be taken, that
the light measuring aperture is entirely free.
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2 Functions of the Digisix
Press the function button for selecting the
individual functions of the Digisix.
Each time the button is pushed, the next
function will be activated.
2.1 Setting the film speed
– Select the function "Exposure" and hold
down the function button until the
OK-signal sounds. The display will show
ISO, blinking, instead of EV.
The display panel will show the functions in
the following sequence.:
• Exposure metering
•Timer
•Watch
•Alarm clock
•Temperature
The next function will only be activated after
the Function button has been released.
When the Function button is kept pressed
down for more than two seconds, the
settings of that function are displayed and
can be adjusted as desired.
– Use the measuring key M to select the
desired film speed.
When holding the key M pressed down,
the film speed will automatically be
increased. When getting close to the
desired ISO value, release the key M
and set the desired film speed by pushing
the key in individual steps.
Each time you push the key, the film
speed is increased by a 1/3 stop.
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– Confirm the speed you selected by
pushing the Function button until the
OK-signal sounds and the Digisix
returns to the function "EXPOSURE".
The film speed is shown in the upper right
2.2 Exposure measuring
– Use the Function button to select the
function Exposure Measuring.
– The measurement is taken by briefly
pressing down the measuring key M.
corner of the display.
2.2.1 Read-out of the values measured
The EV value measured will appear in the
display. The values will be indicated in
1/3 - stop increments by one dot, the
2/3 - stop increments by two dots.
If the film speed is changed, the measurement read-out stored in the memory will be
immediately converted to the new ISO
settings.
The film speed selected will stay stored
in memory until it is changed in the way
described above.
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– Transfer that EV value from the display to
the setting window in the calculator rings
and align it opposite the setting mark in
the setting window.
– All the suitable combinations of aperture
(f-stops) - t (shutter speed) can now be
seen at the upper part of the circular
scales (see previous example).
When using the Digisix outside of the
2.2.2 Taking a measurement
outside the measuring range
temperature range, an error will be shown
in the display.
The DIGISIX will not produce any useable
readings outside its measuring range:
in the display Eu (too dark) or E
n
(too bright)
will appear.
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2.3 Contrast measurements
– Use the Function button to select the
function "EXPOSURE".
– Keep the measuring key M pressed down
and the meter will switch over to contrast
measurement. Continue holding down
the key to measure various other areas in
the subject. In the display, the difference
between the individual results of the
additional measurements and the first
measuring value will be indicated in EV.
A new metering will be made approx.
2 times a second.
2.4 Setting correction values
In order to deliberately change the
exposure of your photos, you may adjust
the factory calibration.
– Remove the battery from the Digisix for
a moment and then put it back again in
the compartment. The meter will then
make the self-test.
– During this test, keep the measuring key
and also the function button pressed
down until the accoustic signal sounds.
Release the key to enter the
CORRECTION function.
Use the measuring key M to enter or
change the correction value.
Press the function button again to return the
meter to the normal measuring functions.
After you have released the measuring key
M, the value of the first exposure measurement will reappear.
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The EV in the display will blink to remind
you that the standard factory calibration has
been changed. Input of the correction in
1/3-stops in the range of ± 3 EV.
2.5 Function TIMER
A timer function is provided in the Digisix,
useful for long exposure or other timings
ranging from one second to thirty minutes.
– Use the function button to select the
For cancelling the correction value, remove
the battery from the compartment for a
moment and then put it back again.
function TIMER and hold it down until the
OK-signal sounds. The display shows the
last value used. The read-out will show
the "minutes" and will flash to allow the
In case of over-exposure a positive
correction, in case of under-exposure
a negative correction value should be set.
countdown timer to be adjusted.
– Use the key M to enter the desired time
in minutes.
– Confirm by pushing the function button.
The read-out "seconds" in the display
will flash.
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– Enter the "seconds" of the desired length
of time. Confirm by pressing and holding
the function button until the OK-signal will
sound. The timer will now be in the Start/
Stop function.
– Push the key M to start the timer.
The display will show the remaining time
of the count-down. In addition to that,
during the last 10 seconds of the countdown, interrupted signals can be heard.
At the end of the set time, a continued
signal will sound.
– To pause the count-down, push the
measuring key; pressing it again will
restart the count-down.
The timer will work in the background so
that you can use other measurements.
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2.6 Watch/Alarm clock
WATCH – Setting the time
– Use the function button to select the
function WATCH and hold the key down
until the OK-signal will sound.
12/24 will flash.
– Use the key M to set the hours and
confirm with the function button.
The read-out "minutes" in the display
will flash.
– Use the key M for setting the minutes. To
confirm settings hold down the function
button until the OK-signal is heard.
– With the function button select either
12 hours (AM/PM) – 24 hour display.
– Confirm with the function button.
The read-out "hours" will flash.
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ALARM CLOCK
– Use function button to enter the function
"ALARM CLOCK" and hold it pressed
down until the OK-signal will sound.
The time of the alarm clock is set in the
same way as the watch.
– Hold the function button until the
OK-signal sounds.
2.7 Measuring temperatures
– Use the function button to select the
function TEMPERATURE and hold the
button pressed down until the OK-signal
sounds. To change between °C or °F
read-outs, press and hold the function
button until the display changes.
– The alarm is activated or deactivated
with the measuring button.
– When the alarm is activated it is shown
in the display with a bell symbol.
The Digisix will indicate the actual ambient
temperature. The temperature probe is
incorporated in the meter housing.
As a result, the temperature measurement
– When the alarm is sounded it will sound
each second for 1 min. It can be stopped
by pressing either the measuring key or
the function button.
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may be affected if you are holding the meter
in your hand. If you attach the Digisix with
the clip to your camera, these errors can be
avoided.
2.7.1 Min./Max. temperatures
When repeatedly pressing the measuring
key, the minimum (Lo) and maximum (Hi)
temperature values will be indicated. The
minimum and maximum values indicated
are those that have been measured since
the last cancellation operation.
3 Service and repairs
In the event that your DIGISIX is not
working to your complete satisfaction,
please send it to:
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßtechnik GmbH
Thomas-Mann-Str. 16-20
D - 90471 Nürnberg
or to the GOSSEN agency in your country.
The min. and max. temperature values
stored in memory can be cancelled by
pressing the measuring key until the OKsignal sounds. The temp. measurements
are repeated automatically every two min.
providing always the actual values. These
min. and max. temp. values will make it possible for you to check, whether your films
may have been exposed to excessive high
temperatures and have been damaged.
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4 Technical data
Exposure meter
Measuring modes Ambient light
Incident light method
Reflected light
method
Contrast measurem.
Light sensor sbc photo diode
Measuring range
(when ISO 100/21°) EV 0 to 18
Shutter speeds 1/2000 s to 4 min
Apertures 1 to 32
Calibration
adjustments ± 3.0
Film speeds ISO 6 to 3200
in 1/3 increments
Measuring angle
reflected light mode approx. 25°
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Timer 0 sec to 30 min
Watch adjustable to 12 hrs
(AM + PM) or 24 hrs
Accuracy 5 min / year
Thermometer adjustable to °C/ °F
Measuring range –15 ... 70 °C or
5 ... 160 °F
Accuracy ± 2 °C or ± 4 °F
Display digital read-out of
measuring value
plus analogue
setting ring
Duration of read-out The DS will always
display the last
function used
Battery 1 x 3 V Lithium
battery CR 2032
Operating temp. –10 °C ... 60 °C
Dimensions 75 x 50 x 23 mm
Weight 40 g incl. battery
Accessories incl. Battery, carrying
case, cord,
instruction manual
Optional accessory Mounting clip
for camera shoes
Order code V069A
Printed in Germany • Subject without notice
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßtechnik GmbH
Thomas-Mann-Str. 16-20
D-90471 Nürnberg
Phone: +49 911 / 8602-181
Fax: +49 911 / 8602-142
http://www.gossen-photo.de
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