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Why are Sekonic Exposure Meters necessary?

If you watch a professional photographer shoot a Now let's suppose you're taking pictures at a sunny
picture, you'll probably first see him "take a reading" beach or in bright snow, both intense light situations.
with a hand-held exposure meter. The built-in reflected type meter will tend to be overly
Today the majority of cameras have built-in exposure effected by the light reflected from the sand or snow,
meters, and yet many people who have such cameras resulting in a "burned out" negative. In such a case,
feel the need seperate exposure meters and actually you can rely only on a hand-held incident light
use them . exposure meter which gives you the correct reading
Why? There's a good reason. Every body wants for beautiful pictures.
precise control over his pictures and the hand-held The incident light types which measure the light
exposure meter gives this kind of accuracy, wrile the falling on the subject are suitable to photography
built-in meter doesn't. work in studios, such as shooting models and
You're never really sure of a proper exposure with a commercial products and for copywork where precise
built-in meter. illumination balance and color reproduction are
Most built-in exposure meters read the average light necessary, while the reflected light types which
reflected from a subject. When there is limited measure the light reflected from all parts of a scene
contrast of lights and darks in a scene, you can to the camera are more suitable where the subject is
expect good results. But what happens when a scene rather far away and unapproachable.
has strong contrast of very dark and very light areas? Sekonic boasts a wide selection of seperate exposure
Unlike the hand-held exposure meter, the built-in type meters including Zoom, Flash, and Underwater
often fails to compensate and gives you instead an meters, thus meeting every need and budget for
overall reading, which can lead to under- or over- beautiful picture taking.
exposure negatives.
 Direct Reading Slider for L·398 0 Microscope attachment for L·428 0 Viewfinder for L·428, L·448, L·518 0
A total of 11 slides are employed for An excellently responsive, highly The Viewfinder is employed when
reading directly the aperture values. sensitive microscope exposure measuring reflected light
It eliminates the need for rotating meter can be composed by (illumination) at the camera or close-
the dial. installing the Microscope Attachment up subject. Light receiving angle is
to the Sekonic System Meter. 10° and since the actual measured
Movie dial for L·428 8 portion can be confirmed by eye,
This is a special dial for use when accurate exposure measurements
taking movies. Pinpoint attachment for L·428 0
The Pinpoint Attachment is can be performed.
It allows at·a·glance readouts of
aperture settings for speeds from 8 employed to form highly sensitive
to 128 frames per second. and excellently responsive exposure Sekonic marine capsule for WH 158,
meterings for viewfinder cameras. WH 1880
Enlarger attachment for L·428 8 Portional light measurements at the A hand waterproof capsule
The Enlarger Attachment is viewfinder focusing glass and exclusively designed for using
employed for obtaining correct subject lighting distribution Sekonic Auto-Lumi Model L-158 and
exposure times when performing measurements can be performed. Model L-188 under water.
photographic printing.

SEKONIC PHOTOELECTRIC ILLUMINATION METER model 246

• Lightweight and compact for Accuracy (deviation):
±10% (tested with standard single·plane
carrying convenience. tungsten lamps of color temperature 2854°K).
• Employs swivel head type light Angle deviation
sensor for easy measuring. Angle: Deviation
30° : -3% or less
· Selenium photocell is employed, 60°: -10% or less
eliminating need for changing Spectral luminous efficacy compensation
batteries. 0-1000 lux: No compensation (uses
light source constant)
0-5000 lux: Compensated
SPECIFICATIONS Power source: No batteries needed
Measuring range Conditions of use
Low range: 0-1000 lux (Red scale). Temperature: 5-35°C
Normal range: 0-5000 lux (Black scale). Humidity: 45-85%
High range: Using the accessory 10x Size, Weight: 112 x 58 x 27 (mm), 1~5 g
slide, meters to 50000 lux. 4·7/16" x 2·114" x H/16" 5 ozs.

Complete with Lumidisc, High slide, leather case and neck cord.
 SEKONIC STUDIO DELUXE SEKONIC STUDIO AUTO II SEKONIC SYSTEM METER
model L·398 model L·448 model L·428
- Highly accurate incident light type - Highly accurate direct reading type - Highly accurate exposure meter
for advanced amateurs and with automatically rotating shutter usable for diversified measuring
professional photographers. scale. systems by interchanging
- Employs swivel head type light - Silicon photo diode with superior attachments and exclusive dials.
sensor for easy measuring. light response characteristics is - Silicon photo diode with superior
- Selenium photocell is employed, employed in the light sensor. light response characteristics is
eliminating need for changing - Wide measuring range of EV -4 to employed in the light sensor.
batteries. 17, at ASAIISO 100 (incident light) - Wide measuring range of EV -3 to
- Needle stopper facilitates easy is possible. 18, at ASAIISO 100 (incident light)
reading (stopper can be released). - Employs swivel head type light is possible.
- Comes with Lumidisc for adj usting sensor for easy measuring and - Employs swivel head type light
illumination contrast and shutter scale stopper for easy sensor for easy measuring and
measuring illumination intensity, reading. needle stopper for easy reading.
and Lumigrid for measuring - Comes with Lumidisc for adjusting - Comes with Lumidisc for adjusting
refected light. illumination contrast and illumination contrast and
measuring illumination intensity, measuring illumination intensity,
SPECIFICATIONS and Lumigrid for measuring and Lumigrid for measuring
Measuring system: Incident light type reflected light. reflected light.
(reflectd light
measurement is also
possible) SPECI FICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Measuring range (ASAIISO 100): Measuring system: Incident and reflected Measuring system: Incident and reflected
Incident: EV 4 to 17 light type light type
Reflected: EV 9 to 17 Measuring range (ASAIISO 100): Measuring range (ASAIISO 100):
Film speeds: ASAIISO 6 to 12,000, Incident: EV -4 to 17 Incident: EV -3 to 18
9 to 42 DIN Reflected: EV 0 to 21 Reflected: EV 1 to 22
Apertures: f/1 to f/90 Power source: One 1.5 V manganese Power source: Four 1.5V mercury
Shutter speeds: 1/2000 sec. to 60 sec. dry battery (R6, AA, batteries (SR44, S15,
Movie film speeds: 8 to 128 fps SUM·3) G13)
Complete with Lumisphere, Lumidisc, Film speeds: ASAIISO 3 to 25,000, Film speeds: ASAIISO 0.8 to 25,000,
Lumigrid, High slide, leather case and neck 6 to 45 DIN o to 45 DIN.
cord. Apertures: f/1 to f/90 Apertures: f/1 to fl90
Shutter speeds: 1/2000 sec. to 60 min. Shutter speeds: 1/4000 sec. to 60 min.
Movie film speeds: 18 or 24 fps Complete with Lumisphere, Lumidisc,
Complete with Lumisphere, Lumidisc, Lumigrid, batteries, leather case and neck
Lumigrid, battery, leather case and neck cord.
cord.
 SEKONIC FLASH METER SEKONIC DIGIPRO X·1
model L·256D model L·518
- Revolutionary flash meter for - World's first all-round exposure SPECIFICATIONS
measuring electronic flash, bright meter comprising five different Measuring system: Incident and reflected light
daylight and tungsten lights and can functional modes and a built-in type
Measuring range: Flash light: F1.0 to F90 +
also be used as a slave unit for micro computer. It is a (ASA/ISO 100) 0.9 AV
additional electronic flash lighting. multifunctional exposure meter that Ambient light: EV -1 to EV18
- Can be used for both wireless or incorporates Measuring mode
Flash: Cord connected flash mode
sync-cord measurements. Mode 1: Flash light, via sync. cord, Cordless flash mode
- Superior durability is guaranteed Mode 2: Flash light, cordless Cumulative flash mode
with the employment of highly measurement, Ambient light: Time priority mode
Aperture priority mode
reliable electronic printed circuits. Mode 3: Flash light, cumulative Power source: One 1.5 V manganese dry
- Stability and accuracy are improved measurement, battery (R6, AA, SUM·3)
Memory display
by employing a silicon photo diode Mode 4: Ambient light measurement ASA (ISO): 6 to 8,000 (1/3 SV step)
with superior light response (T,F priority switch), Time: Flash light 1 to 1/500 sec.
characteristics in the light sensor. Ambient light 30 min. to
Mode 5: Countdown timer. 1/8,000 sec.
- Meter needle holds about one - Warning bell is employed for the F value: 1.0t090 + 0.9AV
minute until automatic switch-off. first time in an exposure meter. Dot display 1.0 to 90
EV: -5 to 24.9
- Improper exposure is displayed by AV: o to 15
SPECIFICATIONS an E (error) symbol. Other displays: Under display of measuring
Measuring system: Incident and reflected - Easy-to-read combination digital and range
light type Over display of measuring
Measuring range of electronic flash: analog displays. range
Incident: 13.9 to - Set values such as, ASA (ISO) Battery check
28,500 Ix. sec. Bell (beep) coupled indication
speed, F stops, shutter speeds, etc. Countdown timer set display
Reflected: 1.24 to 2,540
cd. sec.lm 2 are memorized even after the Others: With power indication volume
Measuring range of daylight and tungsten light electric power source is cut off. Complete with Lumisphere, Lumidisc,
(ASAIISO 100): Incident: EV 9 to 20 - Battery check mechanism gives reflected·light filter , sync. cord, battery, leather
Reflected : EV 10 to 21
Power source: One 5.6 V mercury battery instanteneous battery level readings. case and neck cord.
(Mallory TR·164, Eveready - After measuring, calculation is
E 164, HM·4N)
Film speeds: ASAIISO 6 to 12,000,
possible by changing the ASA (ISO)
9 to 42 DIN speed or shutter speed.
Apertures: f/1.4 to f/128 - Swivel head turns to right and left
Shutter speeds: 1/2000 sec. to 1 sec. (used
only for daylight and and upwards.
tungsten) - Volume adjustment that allows
Complete with Lumisphere, Lumidisk, reflected exposure compensation.
light filter, sync. cord, polarization alternating
cord, leather case and neck cord.
 SEKONIC ZOOM METER SEKONIC VIEW SPOT METER SEKONIC MULTI·LUMI
model L·228 model L·438 model L·248
- Reflected light type exposure meter - Highly accurate direct reading type - Highly accurate reflected light type
with zoom finder for average with automatically sliding shutter employing a sensitive CdS in the
metering and spot metering. speed scale. light sensor.
- Acceptance angle is changeable - Spot metering is possible at variable - With built-in slide diffuser for easy
from 8.2° to 28° (equivalent to acceptance angles of 3°, 4°, 6° and switchover to incident light
angles of view of 300mm to 85mm 10° . measurements.
lenses on a 35mm camera.) - Field 'of view of finder is fixed while - N~edle stopper mechanism
- Ideal for measuring the lighting of acceptance angle indicator ring is facilitates easy reading.
unapproachable stages in theaters variable.
and for sectional metering of - Silicon photo diodewith superior SPECIFICATIONS
subjects with strong contrasts. light response characteristics is Measuring system: Reflected light type
employed in the light sensor. (incident light
measurement is also
SPECIFICATIONS - Contrast ratio can be measured possible)
Measuring system: Reflected light type inside the finder. Measuring range (ASAIISO 100): EV 2 to 18
Measuring range (ASAIISO 100): EV 3 to 17 Power source: One 1.3V mercury battery
- With built-in highly reliable (MR9, M20, H·D)
Power source: Two 1.3V mercury
batteries (MR9, M20, H·D) integrated circuit. Film speeds: ASAIISO 6 to 12,000,
Film speeds: ASAIISO 0.1 to 16,000, 9 to 42 DIN
1 to 42 DIN Apertures : fl1 to fl64
Apertures: fl1 to fl32
SPECIFICATIONS Shutter speeds: 114000 sec. to 30 min.
Shutter speeds: 111000 sec. to 64 sec. Measuring system: Reflected light type with Movie film speeds: 8 to 64 fps
acceptance angle·change Complete with battery, leather case and neck
Complete with batteries, leather case and neck
viewfinder cord.
cord.
Measuring range (ASAIISO 100): EV 3 to 18
Power source: One 1.5V manganese dry
batter (R6, AA, SUM·3)
Film speeds: ASAIISO 6 to 6,400,
9 to 39 DIN
Apertures: fl1 to fl90
Shutter speeds: 114000 sec. to 60 sec.
Movie film speeds: 8 to 128 fps
Complete with battery, leather case and neck
cord.
 SEKONIC AUTO·LUMI SEKONIC AUTO·LEADER SEKONIC MARINE II
model L·158 model L·188 model L·164B
- Easy-to-use needle matching, - Easy-to-use needle matching, - Ideal exposure meter employing
reflected light type exposure reflected light type exposure direct reading for easy
meter. meter. manipulation and reading under
- Lightweight and compact for - Lightweight and thin for carrying water.
carrying convenience. convenience. - All-weather type exposure meter
- Selenium .photocell is employed, - Highly sensitive CdS is employed usable also in rain and snow.
eliminating need for changing in the liglit sensor. - Permissible water depth is 60
batteries. meters (200 feet).
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECI FICATIONS Measuring system: Reflected light type SPECIFICATIONS
Measuring system : Reflected light type Measuring range (ASAIISO 100): EV 3 to 18 Measuring system: Reflected light type.
Measuring range (ASAIISO 100): EV 7 to 17 Power source: One 1.5V mercury Direct reading aperture
Light sensor: Selenium photocell battery (SR44, S15, G13) system.
Film speeds: ASAIISO 6 to 12,000, Film speeds: ASAIISO 6 to 12,000, Measuring range (ASAIISO 100): EV5 to 17
9t0420lN 9 to 42 DIN Power source: One 1.3V mercury
Apertures: f/1 to f/64 Apertures: fl1 to f/64 battery (MR9, M20, H·D)
Shutter speeds: 1/2000 sec. to 8 sec. Shutter speeds: 1/2000 sec. to 8 sec. Film speeds: ASAIISO 6 to 12,000,
Movie film speeds: 8 to 128 fps Movie film speeds: 8 to 128 fps 9 to 42 DIN
Complete with neck cord. Complete with battery and neck cord. Apertures : f/1 to f/64
Shutter speeds: 1/2000 sec. to 1 sec.
Complete with leather case and chain.
SEKONIC EXPOSURE METERS
STUDIO DELUXE STUDIO AUTO II SYSTEM METER FLASH METER DIGIPRO X·1
model L·398 model L·448 model L·428 model L·256D model L·518
Incident light type Incident and reflected, Incident and reflected,
Incident and reflected Incident and reflected Cordless and with cord, Digital exposure meter,
Measuring system Reflected is also light type light type
possible Flash and ambient light Flash and ambient light
Flash: Flash light:
Measuring range Incident: EV 4 to 17 Incident: EV -4 to 17 Incident: EV -3 to 18 Incident: 13.9 to 28,500 F1 .0 to F90 + 0.9AV
(at ASAIISO 100) Reflected: EV 9 to 17 Reflected: EV 0 to 21 Reflected: EV 1 to 22 Ix. sec. Ambient light:
Reflected: 1.24 to 2,540 EV -1 to EV18
cd. sec.lm'
Light sensor Selenium photocell Silicon photo diode Silicon photo diode Silicon photo diode Silicon photo diode
Acceptance angle 54 ° (reflected) 40° (reflected) 40° (reflected) 65 ° (reflected) 55° (reflected)
10° (viewfinder)
1.5V manganese batt. 1.5V mercury batt. 5.6V mercury batt. 1.5 V man~anese batt.
Power source - R6, AA, SUM·3 (x1) SR44, S15, G13 (x4) HM·4N (x1) R6, AA, UM·3 (x1)
ASA (ISO) 6 to 12,000, ASA (ISO) 3 to 25,000, ASA (ISO) 0.8 to 25,000, ASA (ISO) 6 to 12,000, ASA (ISO) 6 to 8,000
Film speeds 9 to 42 DIN 6 to 45 DIN Ot045DIN 9 to 42 DIN 9 to 40 DIN
f11.0 to fl90 + 0.9AV
Apertures fl1 to fl90 fl1 to fl90 fl1 to fl90 fl1.4 to fl128 Dot display f11 .0 to fl90
Flash light: 11500 to 1 sec.
Shutter speeds 112000 sec. to 60 sec. 112000 sec. to 60 min. 114000 sec. to 60 min. 112000 sec. to 1 sec. Ambient light: 30 min. to
118,000 sec.
Exposure values 1 to 20 -7 to 22 -7 to 24 - -5 to 24.9
Movie film speeds 8 to 128 fps 18 or 24 fps - ,i - -
142mm (154 mm)
58mmx107mmx30mm 67.5mmx130mmx34.5mm 65mmx136mmx47mm 65mmx136mmx45mm x64mmx28mm
Size (2 ' 1," x 431,," x 131,,") (2"1,," x 5' 1," x 131,") (2 91,," x 531," x 1'1,') (2 91,," x 531,' x 131,") 591,," (6 ' 1,,") x 2' 1," x 1' 1,'
( ) indicates length when
slide is extended
Weight 250g (9 ozs.) 200g (7 ozs.) 280g (10 ozs.) 320g (11 ozs.) Approx . 200g (7 ozs.)

ZOOM METER VIEW SPOT METER MULTI·LUMI AUTO·LUMI AUTO·LEADER

model L·228 model L·438 model L·248 model L·158 model L·188
Reflected light type Reflected light type Reflected light type
Measuring system Reflected light type Reflected light type Incident is also possible
Measuring range EV 3 to 17 EV 3 to 18 EV 2 to 18 EV 7 to 17 EV 3 to 18
(at ASAIISO 100)
Light sensor CdS Silicon photo diode CdS Selenium photocell CdS
Acceptance angle 8.2° to 28° 3°,4°,6°,10° 38° (high), 32° (low) 65° 60°
(4·step switching)
1.3V mercury batt. 1.5V manganese batt. 1.3V mercury batt. 1.5V mercury batt.
Power source MR9, M20, H·D (x2) R6, AA, SUM·3 (x1) MR9, M20, H·D (x1) - SR44, S15, G13 (x1)
ASA (ISO) 0.1 to 16,000, ASA (ISO) 6 to 6,400, . ASA (ISO) 6 to 12,000, ASA (ISO) 6 to 12,000, ASA (ISO) 6 to 12,000,
Film speeds 1 to 42 DIN 9 to 39 DIN 9 to 42 DIN 9 to 42 DIN 9 to 42 DIN
Apertures fl1 to fl32 fl1 to fl90 fl1 to fl64 fl1 to fl64 fl1 to fl64
Shutter speeds 111000 sec. to 64 sec. 114000 sec. to 60 sec. 114000 sec. to 30 min. 112000 sec. to 8 sec. 112000 sec. to 8 sec.
Exposure values 1 to 18 ,. 1 to 22 3 to 23 2 to 19 2 to 19
Movie film speeds - 8 to 128 fps 8 to 64 fps 8 to 128 fps 8 to 128 fps
78mmx117mmx35mm 130mmx62mmx32.5mm 60mmx100mmx33mm 52mmx81 mmx24.5mm 52mmx81mmx19.3mm
Size (3 1,," x 431,," x 131,') (5' 1,' x 2' 1,," x 1'1;') (231,' x 3151,," x 1'I,,") (2 1,," x 3' 1,," x 151,,") (2'1,," x 3' 1,," x 31;')
' '
Weight 250g (9 ozs.) 280g (10 ozs.) 170g (6 ozs.) 50g (2 ozs.) 50g (2 ozs.)

MARIN E II
model L·164B

(at ASAIISO 100)

Light sensor
Reflected light type,
Measuring system Direct reading system
Measuring range EV 5 to 17
CdS
• (OPAL
COPAL COMPANY LIMITED, Sh imura 2-16-20. Itabashi-ku. Tokyo 174. Japan
Acceptance angle 30° Telephone: Tokyo 960-8171. 965-1111. Facsimile: Tokyo 968-8066. Telex: J24521 COPALSUN. Cable: COPALSHU;rTER TOKYO
1.3V mercury batt. CO PAL (U.S.A.) INC., 1161 East Sandhill Ave .. Carson. CA 90746, U.S.A.
Power source MR9, M20, H·D (x1) Telephone: 213/638-7033, Facsimile: 213/637-0552, Telex: 688482 COPAL LA CRSN
ASA (ISO) 6 to 12,000, COPAL (U.S.A.) INC., NEW JERSEY DIV., 16-00 Route 208, Fair Lawn, N.J. 07410, U.S.A.
Film speeds 9 to 42 DIN Tetephone: 2011794·8004, Facsimile: 201/523-2123, Telex: 130521 COPAL NJ, Cable: COPALSHUTTER NEWJERSEY
fl1 to fl64 COPAL EUROPE GMBH, Spaldingstr. 110, 2000 Hamburg 1, F.R. Germany
Apertures
Telephone: 040/23 1021, Telex: 2163493 COPL D, Cable: COPALSHUTTER HAMBURG
Shutter speeds 112000 sec. to 1 sec.
Exposure values -
Movie film speeds -
86mm dia.x67mm
Size (3 31,' dia. x 2'1,')
Weight 240g (8 ozs.)

No 2070 083121D Pri nted in Japan.