Gossen Starlite User Manual

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GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßtechnik

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/non-
cord). If a sync cord is used, the flash is automati-
cally triggered and measured with the measuring
button .

6.1

Flash light measuring

– Select the function

using the right

function 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

. The Starlite

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

– 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.