Measuring, Measuring in ambient light mode, P47) – Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter User Manual

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5. Measuring

5.

Measuring

5-1

Measuring in Ambient Light Mode

Continuous light like natural light (sunlight) as well as tungsten lamps and

fluorescent lamps are measured in Ambient Light Mode.

The following measuring methods are available in Ambient Light Mode.

T (shutter speed) priority

F (f-stop) priority

T+F (EV) priority

Illuminance Mode (Lux or Foot-candle) (in incident light measurement)

Luminance Mode (cd/m

2

or Foot-lambert) (in reflected light measurement)

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 sensitivity, shutter speed,

aperture, frame rate, or shutter angle) will display the corresponding measured value.

Touching the Average Icon (

) at the bottom of the screen activates the Average

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)

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