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5-3-5.

Measuring in Radio Triggering Multiple (Cumulative) Flash Mode

Select Radio Triggering Multiple (Cumulative) Mode within

Custom Setting (See P55 for details.)

1. Touch the Measuring mode icon to open the

Measuring Mode Selection screen, then touch

the

icon to select Radio Triggering Multiple

(Cumulative) Mode and return the screen view to

Measuring screen. (See P25 for details.)

2. Set the ISO sensitivity value on the ISO icon.

Set the shutter speed on the T (shutter speed) icon.

Be sure the settings are within the specications of the

ash equipment.

To adjust ash intensity, touch the Power Control icon

and make adjustments as described in 5-3-3.

Be sure the Channels and Zones are the same for

meter and the radio receivers in use.

6. Press the Measuring button

on the side of

meter to radio trigger the ashes and display the

measured exposure value (f-stop).

Repeat this operation (pressing the Measuring button

the side of meter) only for the number of times necessary.

The accumulated measured value (f-stop) and the

number of cumulative ashes are displayed.

5-4. Out of Displayed Range or Measuring Range

(*This example explains what needs to be done in Cord (PC) Flash mode.)

5-4-1. When Displayed Range is Exceeded

For any given shutter speed and ISO setting, “Over” will be displayed when the measured light value requires an f-stop

setting that is greater than the maximum available f-stop (f/128). “Under” will be displayed when low light requires a

setting lower than the minimum f-stop (f/0.5).

Example of Over Exposure Display Example of Under Exposure Display

1) When over exposure “Over” is displayed:

When the display range is exceeded and “Over” appears, make one of the following adjustments until a suitable

f-stop appears on the measuring display.

•

Change the T (shutter speed) to a faster setting.

•

Set the ISO sensitivity to lower setting.

•

If possible, lower the output power of light source, and take another measurement.

2) When under exposure “Under” is displayed:

When the display range is exceeded and “Under” appears, make one of the following adjustments until a

suitable f-stop appears on the measuring display.

•

Change the T (shutter speed) to a lower setting.

•

Set the ISO sensitivity to higher setting.

•

If possible, raise the output power of light source, and take another measurement.

5-4-2. When Measuring Range is Exceeded

When the amount of light is outside the measuring range of the meter, the “Over” and “Under” displays will appear and blink.

When this happens, adjust the brightness level to obtain a measurement.

When brightness exceeds measuring range When brightness is under the measuring range

[ Measuring Screen ]

ControlTL

channel & zone

display

Standard channel &

zone display

Percentage

of ash

Setting

value

Measuring value (f-stop)

Sekonic L478 DR
The CH/ZONE setting is greyed out making it unavailable to set channel or zone. I have tried different settings in custom etc but not working. The unit it's new.
Anyone know the answer? Submitted on 16-1-2022 at 06:49
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