Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter - Manual (Page 61)

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5. Measuring
5.
Measuring
5-1 Measuring in Ambient Light Mode
Continuous light like natural light (sunlight) as well as tungsten lamps and
fluorescent lamps are measured in Ambient Light Mode.
The following measuring methods are available in Ambient Light Mode.
● T (shutter speed) priority
● F (f-stop) priority
● T+F (EV) priority
● Illuminance Mode (Lux or Foot-candle) (in incident light measurement)
● Luminance Mode (cd/m 2 or Foot-lambert) (in reflected light measurement)
NOTE
● Shutter speed and f-stop (aperture) values can be displayed in 1, 1/2 and 1/3 stop
increments in Custom Setting. (  P163)
● After taking a measurement, changing a setting value (ISO sensitivity, shutter speed,
aperture, frame rate, or shutter angle) will display the corresponding measured value.
● Touching the Average Icon ( ) at the bottom of the screen activates the Average
Function. (  P118)
● The Analog Scale display will change according to Measuring Mode, Incident/Reflected
and Mid-Tone Mode selected as well as "Set Analog Scale" (Measurement Scale or EV
Scale) in Menu list. (  P22)
● If the reading is outside the display range or beyond the measuring range, change the
aperture or adjust the brightness. (  P108)