Sekonic 608 01 Users Manual
Super Zoom Master
L-608/L-608
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DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
Operating Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Manuale d’istruzioni
Manual de instrucciones
ITALIANO
ESPANÕL
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Sekonic Super Zoom Master L-608/L-608CINE
Exposure Meter.
The Zoom Master L-608/L-608CINE is the latest addition to the extensive line of
Sekonic Exposure Meters which have been market leaders.
It was designed to be the ultimate meter, a do-all instrument for the most demanding
pros.
It is the first zoom spot meter on the market. Nine camera-quality lens elements
are required to accomplish its 1°to 4° zoom range.
Its sealed housing and controls make it water and moisture resistant.
Yes, you can use it in the rain, but it is not an underwater meter.
Its large LCD display makes readings easy and lights up automatically in dark
surroundings.
In order not to crowd the controls, four functions which are less frequently used,
are confined to DIP switches, located in the battery compartment.
Because of its many features, the L-608/L-608CINE requires this rather extensive
manual. 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.
The Zoom Master L-608/L-608CINE has undergone extensive quality controls at
every step of manufacture. 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.
Thank you for your confidence in Sekonic.
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Table of Contents
1. Parts Designation ................................................................................................................ 1
2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) .................................................................. 2-3
3. Before Using ........................................................................................................................ 4-6
1. Attach the strap ......................................................................................................... 4
2. Inserting the battery .................................................................................................. 4
3. Checking battery capacity ......................................................................................... 4
4. Replacing battery during measurement
or when using the memory function .......................................................................... 5
5. Auto Power Off function ............................................................................................. 5
6. Setting main ISO film speed ...................................................................................... 5
7. Setting second ISO film speed (ISO 2) ..................................................................... 5
8. Mesurement Lock and Measurement Lock Off .......................................................... 6
4. Basic Operation ................................................................................................................... 7-12
1. Incident or reflected spot measuring ......................................................................... 7
2. Setting measuring mode ........................................................................................... 8
3. Setting DIP switches .................................................................................................. 9
4. When set for incident light ......................................................................................... 10
5. When set for reflected light (spot metering) .............................................................. 11
5. Measurment ........................................................................................................................ 13-22
1. Measuring Ambient Light ........................................................................................... 13
1-1 Shutter Speed Priority mode ........................................................................... 13
1-2 Aperture Priority mode .................................................................................... 14
1-3 EV mode ......................................................................................................... 15
1-4 Cinematography .............................................................................................. 16
2. Measuring Flash Light ............................................................................................... 18
2-1 Cord Flash mode ............................................................................................. 18
2-2 Auto Reset Cordless Flash mode ................................................................... 19
2-3 Cord Multiple Flash (cumulative) mode ........................................................... 21
2-4 Cordless Flash (cumulative) mode .................................................................. 22
6. Advanced Functions ............................................................................................................ 24-35
1. Memory function ........................................................................................................ 24
2. Averaging function ..................................................................................................... 25
3. Brightness Difference function................................................................................... 25
4. How to use an incident Illuminance (LUX) Meter ...................................................... 27
5. How to use a reflected luminance (cd/m
6. How to change the compensating function ............................................................... 29
7. Use of the correction indicator function ..................................................................... 30
8. Filter setting ............................................................................................................... 31
9. Analyzing measurement function .............................................................................. 32
10. Custom setting function ............................................................................................. 33
11. Radio flash system .................................................................................................... 35
7. Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 38-39
8. Technical Data ..................................................................................................................... 40-41
9. Safety Guide ........................................................................................................................ 42
10. Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 43
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!4 Lock lever
@6 Zoom Lens Ring
@7 Zoom Lens Protective Glass
u Memory button
!2 Power button
(ON/OFF switch)
!3 Booster Outlet
!1 ISO 1 button
!0 Mode set button
o Strap eyelet
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@8 Incident/Reflected Spot
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1. Parts Designation
q Lumisphere UP/DOWN ring
w Lumisphere
e Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
@4 Eyepiece
r Average / Δ EV (Brightness Difference)
button
t Set/change Dial
y ISO 2 button
@5 Memory Clear button
i Synchro terminal
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@0 Synchro Terminal Cap
@1 Strap
@3 Zoom Lens Cap
!5 Measuring button
!6 Battery Compartment Cover
!7 Battery Cover Latch
!8 DIP Switches
@2 Connector cover
@9 1/4” Tripod Socket
!9 Battery Compartment
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2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display
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NOTE:
For explanation purposes, the display illustrated here shows all icons and readouts
simultaneously. Actual display will never show as above.
Auto Electro-Luminescent Display (EL)
In low light (EV 3 or less), a blue backlight will automatically illuminate the entire LCD. When using
the Mini Light Receptor or a Booster (optional accessories) the LCD will be illuminated after measuring,
regardless of the ambient light level.
The LCD will not be automatically illuminated during measuring, or in Cordless Flash mode.
The Electro-luminescent backlight will automatically turn off 20 seconds after last operation.
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2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display
q Measuring Mode Icons
w Incident / Reflected Spot Function Icons (see page 7)
e ISO Display
r Analyzing indicator
0 to 100% in 10% increments (ratio of the flash light component to total light)
t +/- Compensation Indicator
y Digital aperture value, Aperture Priority, EV Brightness Difference, Average function, EV display
u Analog Aperture and Memory Scale
Displays marks at apertures indicating full or half f/stop values for measurement, memory, average
values
i Shutter priority indicator, shutter speed display for still photography or frames per second (f/s) for
cinematography
o Battery Power Indicator (see page 4)
!0 Memory / Multiple Flash Indicator Display
!1 Illumination mark/brightness mark
Ambient (see page 13)
Auto-Reset Cordless Flash (see page 19)
Cord Flash (see page 18)
Flash radio wave trigger mode (see page 35)
Lights when in Incident mode
Lights when in Reflected Spot mode
Displays ISO film setting
Displays second ISO film setting when ISO 2 button is depressed
Lights when +/- Compensation is set
lights when in Aperture Priority (f/stop) mode (see page 14)
lights When Using brightness difference function (See Page 25)
lights when using Averaging function (see page 25)
lights when using EV mode (see page 15)
lights when below display range
lights when under exposed below measurement range
lights when above display range
lights when over exposed above measurement range
lights when in Shutter Priority (T) mode (see page 13)
lights when shutter speed is in minutes
lights when shutter speed is in full seconds
lights when shutter speed is set by number of frames (see page 16)
lights when in Multi (cumulative) flash measurement mode (see page 21)
lights when reading is memorized (see page 24)
Illumination with incident light (foot-candle) (608/608 Cine)
Brightness with incident light (lux) (608/608 Cine)
Illumination with reflected light (foot-lambert) (608 Cine)
Brightness with reflected light (cd/m
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3. Before Using
1. Attach the strap
Attach the Strap @1 by passing the small end loop through the
eyelet o and passing the other end of strap through it.
WARNING
• Please place in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally get the strap
wrapped around his neck. There is danger of strangulation.
2. Inserting the battery
1. Requires one 3.0 v AA size battery.
(CR123A lithium battery)
2. Open the Battery compartment cover latch !7, and remove the Battery comportment cover !6.
3. Insert the battery, observing the polarity with the +,- marks
in the battery chamber.
4. Align the tabs of the Battery compartment cover with the
notches in the back of the meter, and press down to close
the Battery cover latch.
NOTE:
• Nickel cadmium (NiCad) and nickel hydroxide (NiH) rechargeable batteries cannot be
used.
• To prevent loss of All-weather seal, be careful that dirt does not get stuck on the rubber
seal and that the seal is not damaged.
• Remove battery if meter is not used for an extended period. Batteries can leak and
damage the exposure meter. Dispose of used batteries properly.
If the LCD does not light, check that the battery capacity is sufficient, and check that the
battery positive and negative terminals are not reversed.
• The meter has a connector box for radio wave transmitter module. Remove the connector
cover if you do not install radio wave transmitter module, and the electronic circuit board
may be damaded by static electricity.
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3. Checking battery capacity
• When the Power button !2 is ON, the battery power indicator on the LCD is lit.
(Lit) Battery power level is good.
(Lit) Battery power level is low. Have a spare battery ready.
(Blinking) Replace battery immediately.
Reference:
・ We recommend you always have a spare battery on hand.
・ If the liquid crystal display extinguishes immediately after the display appears when power
is first applied, that is an indication that the battery is dead. Please promptly replace the
battery.
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3. Before Using
4. Replacing battery during measurement or when using the memory function
1. Always turn the power OFF before replacing batteries. If batteries are removed with the power
ON, measurements and settings in memory can no longer be recalled.
2. If after replacing the battery, or during measurements, strange screens (displays that have not
been set) appear in the LCD, or nothing happens, no matter what button is pushed, remove the
battery and wait at least ten seconds and then replace the battery. This allows the software to
automatically reset, and is not a malfunction.
WARNING:
• Never place batteries in fire, short, disassemble, or heat them. The batteries might break
down, and cause an accident, injury or pollute the environment.
5. Auto Power Off function
1. To conserve battery power, the meter will turn off about twenty minutes after last use.
2. Whether the Auto Power Saving feature turns the power off or the Power button !2 is pressed,
the settings and measured values remain stored in memory. When the Power button is pressed
again the last settings are displayed.
Reference:
・ The power shuts off automatically after 1 minute when the power button is pressed and held.
6. Setting main ISO film speed
1. Hold down the ISO1 button !1 and turn the Set/change
dial t to select ISO film speed for the film being used.
2. You can also change the ISO film speed after taking
measurements. The new value is automatically
displayed.
ISO 1
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7. Setting second ISO film speed (ISO 2)
1. This feature is useful when using a second film with
different ISO speed, using Polaroid
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proofing film, or
for exposure correction (when using a filter, close-up
photography, etc.).
2. Hold down the ISO 2 button y and turn the Set/change
dial to select ISO film speed of the film being used.
3. Once this is set, after taking a measurement, the measured value for the second film speed will be displayed
when the ISO 2 button is depressed.
4. You can also change the second ISO film speed after taking
measurements. The new value is automatically is displayed.
Reference:
• The following settings are possible when using custom setting function P33.
1. It is possible to set the amount of correction within a range of ±5 EV in 1/10 steps.
2. When using in movie filming, it is possible to set 7 different frequently used types of filters
(Kodak Wratten filters) (608 Cine compatible).
ISO 2
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3. Before Using
8. Mesurement Lock and Measurement Lock Off
1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and ISO1 button !1
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 set button and ISO1 button and "Off" will appear
to indicate that the Measurement lock is released.
ISO 1
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ISO 1
MODE
Reference:
・ If the power supply is OFF or Auto OFF when in the locked position, the dial lock function will
continue operating when the power supply is turned on next.
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4. Basic Operation
1. Incident or reflected spot measuring
1. To set for either incident or reflected light operation, turn the Incident / Reflected Spot Selector
Switch @8 on the eye piece, to the desired position ( or mark) until it clicks.
Incident operation Reflected Spot operation
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2. When incident operation is selected, the
Spot operation is selected the
Incident operation Reflected Spot operation
NOTE:
• Before taking measurements, always make sure that the desired measurement mode
or ) is chosen by checking the LCD or that the Incident/Reflected Spot Selector
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Switch is clicked in proper position.
mark will blink for three seconds and when Reflected
mark will blink for three seconds on the LCD.
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4. Basic Operation
2. Setting measuring mode
1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Set/change
dial t to select the desired mode. The mode switching
sequence is shown in the chart below:
MODE
Shutter speed priority
mode (Ambient light)
See page 13
Aperture Priority mode
(Ambient light)
See page 14
EV mode (Ambient light)
See page 15
Auto Reset Cordless
Flash mode
See page 19
Cordless Flash
cumulative mode
See page 22
・
Modes enclosed in dotted lines can only be selected when the respective DIP switch
is in ON position (see page 8).
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Modes enclosed in lines can only be selected when Optional Radio Transmitter Module is installed.
Dip switch 1
Dip switch 2
Radio Multiple Flash
(cumulative) mode
Radio Flash mode
Radio Flash setting mode
Cord Multiple Flash
(cumulative) mode
See page 21
Cord Flash mode
See page 18
Dip switch 2
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4. Basic Operation
3. Setting DIP Switches
1. Switches for setting modes that are used infrequently are housed in the Battery compartment
!9 of the meter. Select the mode you want prior to beginning measurements.
2. The DIP switches can be set by sliding the DIP switch !8 for the mode you want to select in the
ON position.
☆ EV settings
When DIP switch 1 is turned on, setting become possible for EV mode (ambient light)
☆ Multi settings
When DIP switch 2 is turned on, multiple cumulative flash mode can be set.
☆ Buzzer setting
When DIP switch 3 is on, the buzzer sounds when light is received in the cordless mode.
☆ CS setting
When DIP switch 4 is on, the mode changes to the custom setting mode, thereby enabling
various settings (refer to P33).
1 2 3 4
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T : 1 step
F : 1 stop
T : 1/2 step
F : 1/2 stop
T : 1/3 step
F : 1/3 stop
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4. Basic Operation
4. When set for incident light
1. Measurement of incident light uses Lumisphere or recessed Lumisphere. You can switch between
Lumisphere and recessed function by firmly rotating the Lumisphere UP/DOWN ring q until it
clicks.
Lumisphere Lumidisc
2. When the Lumisphere is raised
This is used to photograph people, buildings, and other three dimensional objects.
Measurements are basically made by the method of measuring with the lumisphere aimed in
the camera direction (more precisely, in the direction of the light axis of the lens) at the position
of the subject.
3. When the Lumisphere is lowered (flat diffuser function)
This is used to photograph manuscripts, paintings or other flat copy. It can also be used for
measuring illumination contrast (see page 25) or illumination levels (see page 27), or brightness
difference (see page 25).
NOTE:
• If the device is used with the UP/DOWN ring in a middle position, distributed light quality
will change, and suitable measurements cannot be made.
• Do not push the Lumisphere down manually.
• If the lumisphere becomes soiled, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Organic solutions (paint
thinner, benzene, etc.) must not be used under any circumstances.
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4. Basic Operation
5. When set for reflected light (spot metering)
1. This method measures the brightness (luminance) of the light reflected from the subject. It is
useful for distant objects such as landscapes, when you cannot go to the position of the subject,
or for metering subjects that generate light (neon signs, etc.), highly reflective surfaces or
translucent subjects (stained glass, etc.).
2. The spot metering area can be selected by turning the
Zoom Lens ring @6 while looking through the viewfinder
from the camera position.
3. Take the measurement by aligning the circle inside the
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4. The black circle A in the finder indicates the measurement range. The light receiving angle is 1 degree with
the telephoto setting of the zoom lens and 4 degrees
with the wide angle.
< Visibility Adjustment >
Turn the eyepiece and adjust the visibility so that the circle in the finder is clearly visible when
you peer into the finder.
< Step-Up Ring > (optional)
The step-up ring (30.5mm → 40.5mm), available as an optional accessory, makes it possible to
mount step rings and filters of other manufacturers. This simplifies the setting of exposure
without the troublesome correction calculation of PL filters, etc.
The step-up ring can also be used as a hood to protect lenses from scratching, soiling, etc.
< 2x Angle Converter > (optional)
Mounting the 2x angle converter to the objective lens unit enables zoom measurements at a
light receiving angle of 2° - 8°.
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4. Basic Operation
< Lumigrid > (opsional) (Receiving Angle 54°)
1. Remove the Lumisphere
The lumisphere unit is removed by holding the upper
and lower sections of upper and lower double
Lumisphere up/down ring q and turning it in the
counterclockwise direction while pushing the Lock
lever upward.
2. Mount the lumigrid
To mount Lumigrid, align the mount/removal indicator
on the Lumigrid with the mark and, while pressing
it, turn it in the clockwise direction and secure it in
place by raising the Lock lever until it clicks into place.
3. Take measurements by aiming the lumigrid precisely at the area of the subject to be measured
from the position or direction of the camera.
4. Follow the same procedure to mount the lumisphere.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to avoid touching the light receiving section when mounting or removing the lumisphere
or lumigrid.
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