Measurement – Sekonic L-358 User Manual

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2-4 Cordless flash (cumulative) mode

These measurements are used when the light generated by the flash is inadequate for proper
exposure. The repeated flash pops can be accumulated until the desired aperture is displayed.
The cumulative number is infinite. Only one digit is displayed if the cumulative number is ten or
more.Display returns 0 (0=10, 1=11, 2=12 etc.)

1. Slide DIP switch 2 to MULTI (see page 8) to the

ON position.

2. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the

Jog wheel t to select cordless multiple flash
(cumulative) mode

.

Turn the Jog wheel to set shutter speed. When
setting shutter speed, first change the settings to
confirm that they correspond to the settings
available on the camera.

NOTE:

• The flash unit may flash when you connect the synchro cord or operate the POWER switch.
• When firing a flash to take measurements, check the camera's synchronizing range and

set the proper shutter speed.

• For flash units with low electric trigger voltage, the flash may not fire. In this case, make

measurements in Cordless flash mode or wireless flash radio triggering mode (see page
21).

Reference:

Setting the shutter speed is similar to the previous instruction (see page 15) .
Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range is similar to the previous
instruction (see page 16) .
If the film speed is changed after the measurement is taken, the new converted measured
value (f stop value) will be displayed.

CAUTION:

• There is danger of electric shock if the meter is handled with wet hands, during rain, in

areas splashed by water or where there is a lot of moisture.

Under such conditions, it is recommended that you use the meter in the Cordless flash

mode or wireless flash radio triggering mode, and keep the Synchro terminal cap in place.

5. Measurement

MODE

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