Gossen STARLITE 2 - Manual (Page 23)

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6 Measuring functions- Flash light
In essence, flash measuring can be carried out
in all diffuser settings (incident or reflected light
measuring modes). Furthermore, flashes can be
measured with or without a sync cord (cord/noncord). If
a sync cord is used, the flash is automatically triggered
and measured with the measuring button
M .
6.1 Flash light measuring
- Select the menu using the right menu button
(the last stored measuring value appears).
- The function is displayed with .
- Set the desired measuring time (sync speed) using
the setting wheel. The measuring times range from
1 s to 1/1000 s. Press the measuring button
M . The
STARLITE 2 is ready to measure for about 45 s (as
long as F is displayed on the display panel).
- Trigger flash
When using a sync cord, the flash is triggered and
measured automatically when pressing
M .
- The measured f-number (sum of flash light and
ambient light) appears both in the left digital display
(resolution 1/10 stops) and as a flashing indicator in
the analogue scale rounded to the nearest
1/2 f-number.
In addition to this, the f-stop for the share of the
ambient light is displayed on the analogue scale, not
flashing.