Sekonic L-358 - Manual (Page 19)

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2. Measuring flash light
This method of measurement can be done in the following modes; with cord, without cord, multiple
flash with cord, multiple flash without cord and Wireless flash radio triggering mode (with optional
radio transmitter module). When Measuring flash light, the shutter speed and F stop value (value
combining ambient light and flash light: total amount of light) are displayed.The ambient light and
flash light are each displayed as separate values together with the total amount of light on the
analog scale. In addition, the ratio of flash light to the total amount of light is displayed at that time
as a value in 10% steps.The flash reading is displayed as a blinking mark above the analog scale.(See
page 27 for details)
2-1 Cord Flash mode
The most positive method to assure proper synchronization and measurement of flash units.
Connect the meter to the flash with a synchronization cord. Be sure to replace Synchro termi-
nal cap @0 after your measurement.
1. Connect the flash synchro cord to the Synchro
terminal i on the exposure meter.
2. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the
Jog wheel t to select cord flash mode .
3. Turn the Jog wheel to set shutter speed. When
setting shutter speed, first check the settings to
confirm that they correspond to the settings on the
camera.
4. Press the Measuring button !5 to trigger the flash.
The measured value (f stop value) will be displayed.
5. Measurement
Measured f stop value
1/10
f stop
Set shutter speed
measured f stop value
(total exposure)
POWER
ISO 1
MODE
MEMOR
Y ISO 2
AVE./AEV
FLASHMASTER L-358
MODE
Percentage of flash in
total exposure