Manual Sekonic L-508 (page 4 of 16) (English)

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2.Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display

[1] Measuring Mode Icons

Ambient (see page 10)

Auto-Reset Cordless Flash (see page 15)

Cord Flash (see page 13)

[2] Incident/ Reflected Spot Function Icons (see page 6)

Lights when in Incident mode

Lights when in Reflected Spot mode

[3] ISO Display

ISO Displays ISO film setting

Displays second ISO film setting when ISO 2 button is depressed

[4] +/- Compensation Indicator

Lights when +/

Compensation is set

[5]

Digital aperture value, Aperture Priority, EV Brightness Difference, Average function, EV display

lights when in Aperture Priority (f/stop) mode (see page 10)

lights When Using brightness difference function (See Page 20)

lights when using Averaging function (see page 19)

lights when using EV mode (see page 11)

[6] Analog Aperture and Memory Scale

Displays marks at apertures indicating full or half f/stop values for measurement, memory, average

values

[8]

Battery Power Indicator (see page 4)

[9] Memory / Multiple Flash Indicator Display

lights when reading is memorized (see page 19)

lights when in Multi (cumulative) flash measurement mode (see page 16)

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3. Before Using

1. Attach the strap

Attach the Strap 26 by passing the small end loop through the

eyelet 9 and passing the other end of strap through it.

WARNING

•Please place in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally get the strap

wrapped around his neck. There is danger of strangulation.

2. Inserting the battery

• Requires one 1.5 v AA size battery. Accepts any of the

following types:

Manganese battery (R6P)

Alkaline battery (LR6)

Lithium battery (FR6)

1. Open the Battery compartment cover latch 21, and re-

move the Battery compartment cover 20 .

2. Insert the battery, observing the polarity with the +,- marks

in the battery chamber.

3. Align the tabs of the Battery compartment cover with the

notches in the back of the meter, and press down to close

the Battery cover latch.

NOTE:

•Nickel cadmium (NiCad) and nickel hydroxide (NiH) rechargeable batteries cannot be

used.

•To prevent loss of All-weather seal, be careful that dirt does not get stuck on the rubber

seal and that the seal is not damaged.

•Remove battery if meter is not used for an extended period. Batteries can leak and

damage the exposure meter. Dispose of used batteries properly.

If the LCD does not light, check that the battery capacity is sufficient, and check that the

battery positive and negative terminals are not reversed.

3. Checking battery capacity

• When the Power button 7 is ON, the battery power indicator on the LCD is lit.

(Lit) Battery power level is good.

(Lit) Battery power level is low. Have a spare battery ready.

(Blinking) Replace battery immediately.

Reference:

• If the Measuring Button is pressed continuously, the battery life at normal room

temperature will be as follows:

Manganese battery approximately 10 hours

Alkaline battery approximately 20 hours

Lithium battery approximately 35 hours

We recommend you always have a spare battery on hand.

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How do i convert EV to LUX or foot candles to see the intensity of each light? I have the tables in the manual, but am unsure how to read them. Any help?? Submitted on 5-4-2022 at 06:41
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