Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter - Manual (Page 88)

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5. Measuring
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 value or shutter speed) will
display the corresponding aperture.
● Touching the Average Icon ( ) at the bottom of the screen activates the Average or
Contrast 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)
5-2-1 Cordless Flash Mode
In this Measuring Mode, the meter detects flash brightness without meter-flash connection
after Measuring Button
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pressed to arm meter for 90 seconds and flash fired separately.
It displays F-stop value for input shutter speed and ISO sensitiity. It is used when the
synchro cord will not reach because of the distance between the flash and meter, or when
use of synchro cord is inconvenient.
1) Measuring
Operation
1.
Touch the Measuring Mode Icon on the Measuring Screen.
The Measuring Mode Screen is displayed.
2.
Touch the icon ( ) on the Measuring Mode Screen.
When it is selected, the display changes to the Measuring Screen.
Measuring Screen Measuring Screen
[Measuring
Mode] Icon
Measuring Mode Screen