2. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display
i Shutter priority indicator, shutter speed display for still photography or frames per second (f/s) for cinematography Appears when Shutter Priority (T) mode (see page 12) Appears when shutter speed is in minutes Appears when shutter speed is in full seconds Appears when cine speed is set in frames per second (see page 15) Appears when shutter angle is set to a value other than 180 degrees (558 CINE)(see page 16) Battery Power Indicator (see page 5) Memory / Multiple Flash Indicator Display Appears when Multi (cumulative) flash measurement mode and shows the cumulated number of measurements (see page 20) Appears when reading is memorized and shows the number in memory (see page 23) Illuminance mark / Luminance mark (558 CINE) Appears when Foot-Candle is selected Appears when Lux is selected Appears when Foot-Lambert is selected Appears when Cd/m2 is selected

3. Before Using

1. Attach the strap Attach the Strap !9 by passing the small end loop through the eyelet o and passing the other end of strap through it.

E OD MO

WARNING
Please place in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally get the strap wrapped around his or her neck. There is danger of strangulation. 2. Inserting the battery 1. Requires one 3.0 v CR123A lithium battery. 2. Open the Battery compartment cover latch !6 , and remove the Battery compartment cover !5. 3. Insert the battery, observing the polarity with the +,- marks in the battery compartment !7. 4. 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: 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. The meter has a connector for a plug-in radio transmitter module. Do not remove the connector cover unless you are installing the radio module, failure to do so could cause the electronic circuit board to be exposed to damaging static electricity.
Checking battery capacity When the Power button !2 is ON, the battery power indicator on the LCD is displayed. (Displayed) Battery power level is good. (Displayed) Battery power level is low. Have a spare battery ready. (Blinking) Replace battery immediately.

Reference: We recommend you always have a spare battery on hand. If the liquid crystal display extinguishes immediately after the display appears when power is first applied, that is an indication that the battery is dead. Please promptly replace the battery. A three second pause between power on and off is recommended to avoid damage to the meter. -5-
4. Replacing battery during measurement or when using the memory function 1. Always turn the power OFF before replacing batteries. If batteries are removed with the power ON, measurements and settings in memory can no longer be recalled. 2. If after replacing the battery, or during measurements, strange screens (displays that have not been set) appear in the LCD, or nothing happens, no matter what button is pushed, remove the battery and wait at least ten seconds and then replace the battery. This allows the software to automatically reset.

WARNING:

Never place batteries in fire, short, disassemble, or heat them. The batteries might break down, and cause an accident, injury or pollute the environment. 5. Auto Power Off function 1. To conserve battery power, the meter will turn off about twenty minutes after last use. 2. Whether the Auto Power Saving feature turns the power off or the Power button !2 is pressed, the settings and measured values remain stored in memory. When the Power button is pressed again the last settings are displayed. Reference: The power shuts off automatically after 1 minute when the power button is pressed and held. 6. Setting main ISO film speed 1. Hold down the ISO1 button !1 and turn the Jog wheel t to select ISO film speed for the film being used. 2. You can also change the ISO film speed after taking measurements. The new value is automatically displayed.

ISO 1 b

Setting second ISO film speed (ISO 2) 1. This feature is useful when using a second film with different ISO film speed, using PolaroidTM proofing film, or for exposure correction (when using a filter, closeup photography, etc.). 2. Hold down the ISO 2 button y and turn the Jog wheel to select ISO film speed of the film being used. 3. Once this is set, after taking a measurement, the measured value for the second film speed will be displayed when the ISO 2 button is pressed. 4. You can also change the second ISO film speed after taking measurements. The new value is automatically displayed.

ISO 2 c

Reference: The following settings are possible when using custom setting function P32. 1. It is possible to set the Filter compensation within a range of 5 EV in 1/10 steps. 2. Filter factor number compensation enables you to set seven types of filters frequently used in the CINE industry. (Kodak Wratten Filters)(558 CINE only) -6-

8. Mode and Setting Lock or Lock Off 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and ISO1 button !1 and LOC will appear to indicate that the Settings are locked. The last measurement is held until the lock is released, even if the Jog wheel t is accidentally moved. However, if the measurement button !4 is pressed, a new measurement is displayed with the same locked settings.
2. To release the Measurement lock, perform the same operation for the Measurement lock, Hold down the Mode set button and ISO1 button and Off will appear to indicate that the Measurement lock is released.

ISO 1 b MODE

Reference: If power to the meter is turned off or auto off is activated when in the locked position, the dial lock function will continue operating when the meter is turned on again.

4. Basic Operation

1. Incident or reflected spot measuring 1. To set for either incident or reflected light operation, turn the Incident / Reflected Spot Selector Dial @5 on the eye piece, to the desired position ( or mark) until it clicks.

Incident operation 2.

Reflected Spot operation
When incident operation is selected, the mark will blink for three seconds and when Reflected mark will blink for three seconds on the LCD. Spot operation is selected the

Incident operation NOTE:

Before taking measurements, always make sure that the desired measurement mode or ) is chosen by checking the LCD or that the Incident/Reflected Spot Selector ( Dial is clicked in proper position. Do not rotate the Spot lens ring. There is danger of damage.
2. Setting measuring mode 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel t to select the desired mode. The mode switching sequence is shown in the chart below:
Shutter Speed Priority mode (Ambient light) See page 12
Wireless Multiple Flash Radio Triggering mode See page 37
with Radio transmitter module
Aperture Priority mode (Ambient light) See page 13 Wireless Flash Radio Triggering mode See page 37 EV mode (Ambient light) See page 14 Wireless Flash Sub/channel Setting mode LUX, FC FL, Cd/m2 See page 26,27 Cord Multiple Flash (Cumulative) mode See page 20 See page 35 CINE only
Auto Reset Cordless Flash mode See page 18
Cordless Multiple Flash (Cumulative) mode See page 21
Cord Flash mode See page 17
Modes enclosed in dotted lines (See page 32)
can only be selected with custom setting.

Modes enclosed in lines can only be selected when Optional Radio Transmitter Module is installed. In addition to exposure reading, L-558CINE displays FC or LUX in incident light mode, and FL or Cd/m2 in reflected light mode.
Reference: Ambient light is continuous light like natural light (sunlight), fluorescent lamps or tungsten lamps. Flash light is a brief, intense burst of light made by such as electronic flash units or flash bulbs.
3. When set for incident light 1. You can select extended or retracted lumisphere measuring positions by firmly rotating the lumisphere retracting ring (UP/DOWN) until it clicks into position.

Extended Lumisphere 2.

Retracted Lumisphere (Lumidisc)
When the Lumisphere is extended. (3-D Light Measurement) This is used to measure people, buildings, and other three dimensional objects. Measurements are basically made by the method of measuring with the lumisphere aimed in the camera direction (more precisely, in the direction of the lens axis) at the position of the subject. When the Lumisphere is retracted (flat diffuser function) This is used to measure manuscripts, paintings or other flat copy. It can also be used for measuring illumination levels (see page 26), or brightness difference (see page 24).
NOTE: If the device is used with the Lumisphere retracting ring in a middle position, distributed light quality will change, and suitable measurements cannot be made. Do not push the Lumisphere down manually. Always use the Lumisphere retracting ring. If the lumisphere becomes soiled, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Organic solutions (paint thinner, benzene, etc.) must not be used under any circumstances.
4. When set for reflected light (spot metering) 1. This method measures the brightness (luminance) of the light reflected from the subject. It is useful for distant objects such as landscapes, when you cannot go to the position of the subject, or for metering subjects that generate light (neon signs, etc.), highly reflective surfaces or translucent subjects (stained glass, etc.).
Take the measurement by aligning the circle inside the viewfinder with the subject area to be measured. The black circle A in the finder indicates the measurement range. The light receiving angle is 1 degree.
(Display in spot viewfinder)
< Diopter Adjustment > Turn the eyepiece @2 and adjust the diopter so that the circle in the finder is clearly visible when you look into the finder. < Step-Up Ring (Lens Hood)> (optional) The step-up ring (30.5mm 40.5mm), available as an optional accessory, makes it possible to mount step-up rings and filters. This simplifies the setting of exposure without the troublesome correction calculation of polarizing filters, etc. (see page 37) The step-up ring can also be used as a hood to protect the zoom lens from scratching, soiling, etc. < 2x Angle Converter > (optional) Mounting the 2x angle converter to the objective lens unit enables spot measurements at a light receiving angle of 2.

5. Measurement

1. Measuring ambient light In this measurement mode, we have the choice of shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode and EV mode. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel t to select ambient measurement. mode 1-1 Shutter Speed Priority mode 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel to select Shutter Speed Priority mode.

POWER AVE./EV A

Turn the Jog wheel to set the desired shutter speed.

MEMORY d

Press the Measuring button ! 4 to make a measurement. Release the Measuring button to complete the measurement. The measured value (aperture value) at that time will be displayed. While pressing the Measuring button, the meter measures continuously until it is released.
Set shutter speed Measured f stop value

1/10 f stop

Measured f stop
Reference: It is possible to switch between full, 1/2 and 1/3 shutter speeds with custom setting (see page 32). You can set shutter speeds from 30 minutes to 1/8000 seconds. After 1/8000 the shutter speeds of 1/200 and 1/400 can be set. After measurement, the F stop value corresponding to the shutter speed is displayed when the shutter speed is changed. The L-558 displays the measured aperture value in either full or half stop increments on the analog scale, while L-558 CINE displays it in either full or 1/3 stop increments. E.u (Exposure under) or E.o (Exposure over) appears when the combination of shutter speed and aperture is outside the display range. Changing the shutter speed or aperture with the Jog wheel will allow you to find a combination that is possible. If the E.u or E.o readout blinks, this indicates that the light level is beyond the measurement range of the light meter. Adjust lighting in this case.
1-2 Aperture Priority mode 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel to select aperture priority mode. 2. Turn the Jog wheel t to set the desired f stop value.
Measured value (shutter speed)
3. Press the Measuring button ! 4 to make a measurement. Release the Measuring button to complete the measurement. The measured value (shutter speed) at the time will be displayed. While pressing the Measuring button, the meter measures continuously until it is released.

Set f stop value

1/10 shutter speed

Measured shutter speed

Reference: It is possible to switch between full, 1/2 or 1/3 F stop values with custom settings. You can set aperture from 0.5 to F161. Please note that in 1/3 stop increments F0.56 is and F0.63 is displayed as. displayed as The L-558 displays the measured aperture value in either full or half stop increments on the analog scale, while L-558 CINE displays it in either full or 1/3 stop increments. Readings outside the display range or beyond the measuring range are similar to the previous instruction (see page 12). After measurement, the shutter speed corresponding to the F stop is displayed when the F stop is changed.
1-3 EV mode 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the value mode. Jog wheel t to select
2. Press the Measuring button ! 4 to make a measurement. Release the Measuring button to complete the measurement. The measured value (EV value) at that time will be displayed. At the same time, the shutter speed will be displayed in the digital display area, and the corresponding f stop will be displayed on the analog scale. While pressing the measuring button, the meter measures continuously until it is released.

Shutter speed

EV value f stop
Reference: E.u (Exposure under) or E.o (Exposure over) on the T or F display area and Uor O on the analogscale appears when the combination of shutter speed and aperture are outside the display range. Changing the shutter speed or aperture with the Jog wheel will allow you to find a combination that is possible. If the E.u or E.o readout and Uor O on the analogscale blink, this indicates that the light level is beyond of the measurement range of the light meter. Adjust the lighting in this case.
1-4 Cinematography 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel t to select ambient light shutter speed priority mode.
2. Turn the Jog wheel to select the Cine Speed for the camera that will be used. Cine Speed are displayed after 1/8000, 1/200, 1/400 and the unit is in frames per second (f/s). [L-558] The following Cine Speeds will be displayed: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 30, 32, 36, 40, 48, 50, 60, 64, 72, 96, 120, 128, 150, 200, 240, 256, 300 and 360 f/s. [L-558CINE] The following Cine Speeds will be displayed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 30, 32, 36, 40, 48, 50, 60, 64, 72, 75, 90, 96, 100, 120, 125, 128, 150, 200, 240, 250, 256, 300, 360, 375, 500, 625, 750 and 1000 f/s.
3. The shutter angle that these speeds are based on, is 180 degrees. For other angles make the following ISO film speed corrections (L-558 only). Shutter angle 160 degrees 220 degrees Amount of ISO film speed correction -1/3 +1/3

1b MO O DE

ME MO RY d

R TE AS M AL DU

2. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel t to select cord flash mode.
3. Turn the Jog wheel to set shutter speed. When setting shutter speed, first check the settings to confirm that they correspond to the settings on the camera.
4. Press the Measuring button !4 to trigger the flash. The measured value (f stop value) will be displayed.

Set shutter speed

Percentage of flash in total exposure Measured f stop value
1/10 f stop Ambient Flash Measured f stop value (total exposure)
Please place in a location where an infant cannot reach and accidentally swallow the synchro terminal cap. There is danger of strangulation.

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, if you use cord synchronized flash. 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. NOTE: The electronic flash unit may trigger when you connect the Synchro cord or operate the POWER Switch. Triggering voltage is 2.0 to 400 volts. Below 2.0V, trigger flash with the cordless flash mode or wireless flash radio triggering mode, not with synchro cord. Reference: It is possible to switch the shutter speed between full, 1/2 and 1/3 stops by custom setting (refer to P32). The shutter speed can be set from 30 minutes to 1/1000 of a second. After 1/1000 sec, the meter can be set at the following intermediate speeds: 1/75, 1/80,1/90, 1/100, 1/200, or 1/400. If the film speed is changed after the measurement is taken, the new converted measured value (f stop value) will be displayed. After measurement, the F stop value corresponding to the shutter speed is displayed when the shutter speed is changed. E.u (Exposure under) or E.o (Exposure over) appears when the combination of shutter speed and aperture are outside the display range. Change the shutter speed with the Jog wheel and take measurements again. If the E.u or E.o readout blinks, this indicates that the light level is beyond the measurement range of the light meter.
2-2 Auto-reset cordless flash mode Measurements are made by the meter receiving the light from the flash. This measurement mode is used when the Synchro cord will not reach because of the distance between the flash and meter or when use of the Synchro cord is inconvenient. 1. Hold down the Mode set button !0 and turn the Jog wheel t to set Auto-reset Cordless Flash. mode

6. Advanced Functions

1. Memory function This meter can store up to nine measured values in memory for incident light and reflected light independently. This feature can be used in the following modes; Ambient light : shutter speed priority, aperture priority (L-558 only) or EV mode. Electronic Flash light : cord, cordless or wireless flash radio triggering mode. 1. Press the Measuring button !4 and take a measurement. Press the Memory button u and store the measured value in memory. The number of values in memory is displayed on the LCD. The memorized value is displayed on the analog scale. By repeating this operation, up to nine values can be stored in memory.

Memory button

To clear the memory, press the memory clear button @3 or switch to another measurement mode. Memory Recall When the Jog wheel t is rotated while both Memory button u and the Mode set button !0 are held down together, the measured value stored in the memory is displayed along with the memory number. When any previous stored value is recalled with the exception of the last stored value, the M and number will blink.
Set shuttter speed Number of memorized value
Measured f stop value Memoreized f stop values
NOTE: The memory function cannot be used in Multiple flash cumulative mode. Measured values for ten times and over will be displayed but cannot be stored in memory.
2. Averaging function This function displays the average of up to nine of the values in memory. 1. Press the Measuring button ! 4 and take a measurement.
Press the Memory button u and store the measured value in memory.
When the AVE./ EV button r is pressed, an average value for up to nine measurements will be displayed on the LCD. The value in memory and the average values are displayed on the analog scale. An A appears in LCD to indicate this is an average.
Averaging indicator Averaged f stop Number of memorized value
The average mode can be canceled by pressing the AVE./ EV button.

AVE./EV A

Averaged f stop Memorized f stop value
Brightness difference function This function is useful for evaluating studio lighting and checking the evenness of the lighting set-up across the subject area. Take a measured value at a certain point as a standard value. The difference between the standard value and a new measured value is displayed as EV and the measurements on the analog scale.
Example of adjusting lights using brightness measurement with shutter speed priority mode (incident light). 1. Turn the Lumisphere retracting ring q to lower it to the mark position.

2. Turn any secondary light source off. Point the Lumisphere toward the main light source, from the position of the subject and take a measurement. Press the Memory button u and store the value in memory.
Press the AVE./ EV button r and display the Amark on the LCD indicating a standard value.
Now on reading Set shutter speed

Difference in EV

Turn the main lighting off. Now, point the Lumisphere toward the secondary light source. While the Measuring button !4 is depressed and held down, the indicated difference between the main and auxiliary light sources is displayed in EV values. At the same time, the standard value and a new measured value are displayed on the analog scale.

Memorized f stop value

f stop value being measured
EV difference of EV value 1 1.5.
Contrast ratio 2:1 3:1 4:1 8:: 1
Standard value can be cleared by pressing the Memory clear button @3 , or AVE./ EV button.
Reference: To determine exposure after adjusting lights, turn both main and secondary light sources on, raise the Lumisphere to the mark position, then take a reading along the camera light axis in incident light. This function can also be used for reflected light. -25-
4. How to use an incident illuminance (LUX or FC) meter (L-558) 1. Turn the Lumisphere retracting ring q to lower it to the mark position. Make sure that any compensation (see page 28) is canceled. Set the meter to EV mode and ISO 100. Place meter parallel to the subject and take a measurement. The measured EV can be converted to find the brightness level with the below conversion table.
* EV value Lux conversion table
Decimal places Decimal places

-2 -7 8

0.63 1.3 2.5 5.320 640

0.88 1.8 3.5 7.450 910

1300000

1900000

* EV value Foot candle (FC) conversion table
0.06 0.12 0.23 0.46 0.93 1.9 3.7 7.30 59
0.08 0.16 0.33 0.66 1.3 2.6 5.84

120000

170000
Reference: L-558 CINE can read LUX or FC directly when the custom setting function is used (refer to page 32). -26-
5. How to use a reflected luminance (cd/m2 or FL) meter (L-558) 1. Make sure that any compensation (see page 28) is canceled.
Set the meter to EV mode and ISO 100.
Set meter to spot reading for reflected light. Take the measurement by looking through the finder and aligning so the subject that will be measured is inside the circle. The measured EV can be converted to find the brightness level with the below conversion table.
* EV value cd/m2 conversion table

0.25 0.130

0.35 0.7 1.4 2.180
* EV value Foot-lambert (FL) conversion table

0.073 0.15 0.30 0.60 1.2 2.3 1.7 9.37
0.13 0.26 0.53 1.1 2.1 4.2 8.34
Reference: L-558 CINE can read Cd/m2 or FL directly when the custom setting function is used (refer to page 32).
6. How to use the Exposure compensation function Exposure compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/- 9.9 EV range. Exposure compensation may be desired when requiring compensation for filters, bellows extension, etc.
Making a plus compensation will result in underexposing when taking a photograph. Hold the ISO1 button !1 and the ISO 2 button y and turn the Jog wheel t counter clockwise. The will appear on the upper right part of the LCD. The compensation will change in +0.1 EV steps up to +9.9.
Making a minus compensation will result in overexposing when taking a photograph, Hold the ISO1 button and the ISO 2 button and turn the Jog wheel clockwise. The will appear on the upper right part of the LCD. The compensation will change in -0.1 EV steps up to 9.9.
NOTE: Make compensation after a sufficient number of tests in actual photographic conditions have been made to suit your needs. Compensation effects every mode of the meter. If recalibration has been made for specific purpose do not forget to return to original zero settings.
Reference: When compensation is activate, a plus ( ) or minus ( ) sign as well as the amount of compensation is displayed continuously on the LCD display. You can set custom settings so that a plus ( ) or minus ( ) sign as well as the amount of compensation doesnt appear on the LCD. (See page 32)
7. How to use Calibration compensation function Calibration compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/- 1.0 EV. It may be desired to match specific requirements, calibration to other meters, etc. 1. Set the measurement mode (incident light, reflected light) for the desired compensation. You can make calibration compensation independently for both incident, and reflected light. It is not possible to switch between measurement modes if the setting is not completed. To enter the calibration setting of the meter it must first be turned off. Press the power button on while holding down the ISO1 and ISO2 buttons simultaneously ; the screen will display CAL 0.0 (for calibration). The calibration setting can be changed by rotating the Jog wheel while pressing and holding down the ISO 1 and ISO 2 buttons simultaneously. A range of +/- 1.0 EV in 1/10 step increments is possible for calibration.
NOTE: When making calibration compensation, be sure that it satisfies your needs based on the results of adequate test film. While incident and reflected light can be set independently, be aware that both ambient light and flash exposure are corrected uniformly.

11. Wireless Flash radio triggering With the radio transmitter module plugged into the meters radio socket and a receiver (RR-4 or RR32 sold separately, or PocketWizard products; Classic, Plus, Max or MultiMax receivers) connected to one or more electronic flash units, the meter provides a convenient system that enables one person working alone to measure flash output without the need of a sync cord. Pressing the Measuring button simultaneously triggers the flash and measures the flash light. The L-558/558 CINE has 32 triggering channels when the radio triggering module (RT-32) is plugged into the radio socket. Channels 1-16 provide single triggering, while channels 17-32 offer selective quad-triggering capability. Selecting one of channels (17-32) provides control of up to four additional sub-channels (A, B, C and D). Selecting or deselecting of zone lighting is possible with sub-channels. In order to trigger flash units set for sub-channels, the electronic flash unit must be connected to the RR-32 receiver or PlcketWizard MAX or MultiMax. With the RR-4 receiver or PocketWizard Classic or Plus triggering channels 1-4 can be selected. RT-32 radio transmitter

module

< Example with optional 32 channels receiver > 1. Open battery compartment cover !5 , remove connector cover @ 0 and set the RT-32 radio transmitter module (optional) by aligning the connector with the pins.

CAUTION

To prevent damage due to static electricity, release static electricity stored in your body by touching a metal object nearby (door knob, aluminum window frame, etc.) before touching the radio transmitter module.
Switch to the Wireless flash radio triggering setting mode by using Jog wheel t while pressing mode. set button !0
3. The set channel number will blink at this time. Turn the Jog wheel to set the channel setting. In the Setting mode, ch appears on the ISO display area. At the same time, channel numbers (1 to 16 and 17 to 32) appear on the F display area. When the channel number is 17 to 32, subchannel (A, b, c and d) settings are displayed on the T indicator. In the absence of settings, - appears in the figures.
In sub-channel settings, after the channel is set to 17 to 32, the assigned buttons below are pressed. Pressing each of the buttons activates or deactivates the sub-channels (A, b, c or d). When a sub-channel is activated, the corresponding sub-channel letter appears on the display. If a sub-channel is deactivated, a - is displayed in place of the letters.

2x Angle Converter (optional) (Sold separately) Mounting the 2x angle converter to the objective lens unit enables zoom measurements at a light receiving angle of 2.
Wireless flash radio triggering system (Sold separately) Combining radio transmitter module (RT-32) with radio receiver (RR-32 or RR-4) enables measurements by triggering the flash from the exposure meter.
Radio transmitter module (RT-32, 32 channels)
Radio wave receiver (RR-32, 32 channels)
Radio wave receiver (RR-4, 4 channels)
Reference: RT-32 transmitter module, RR-4 and RR-32 receivers are compatible with Pocket Wizard products from LPA Design.

8. Technical Data

Type Light receiving method Light Receptors Incident light Reflected light : Digital exposure meter for ambient and flash light : Incident light and reflected light
: Convertible to flat diffuser (Lumisphere in down position) : 1 spot with display in finder Metering distance 1m ~ : 2-Silicon photo diodes (incident and reflected)
Light receptor element Metering modes Ambient light
: Aperture priority metering Shutter priority metering EV metering Simple illumination measurement (lux, foot-candle)(558 Cine only) Simple brightness measurement (foot-lambert, cd/m2)(558 Cine only) : With synchro cord (cumulative, non-cumulative) Without synchro cord (cumulative, non-cumulative) Measurement using the optional wireless flash radio triggering sysytem (cumulative, non-cumulative)
Measuring Range (ISO 100) Ambient light Incident light : Reflected light : Flash Incident light : Reflected light : Illumination (558 Cine only):
EV-2 to EV 22.9 EV 1 to EV 24.4 (with 1 spot viewfinder)
f0.5 to f161.2 (approx. f175) f2.0 to f161.2 (approx. f175) (with 1 spot viewfinder) 0.63 - 190,000 lux (2 significant digits) 0.12 - 180,000 foot-candle (2 significant digits) Brightness (558 Cine only) : 0.25 - 190,000 cd/m2 (2 significant digits) 0.07 - 190,000 foot-lambert (2 significant digits) : +/- 0.1 EV or less
Repeat Accuracy Calibration Constant Incident light metering Reflected light metering Display Range Film speed Shutter Speeds Ambient light
: Lumisphere C = 340 Flat diffuser C = 250 : K = 12.5
: ISO 3 to 8000 (in 1/3 steps) : 30 minutes to 1/8000 seconds(in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 stop)also 1/200, 1/400 Cine speeds- 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 30, 32, 36, 40, 48, 50, 60, 64, 72, 96, 120, 128, 150, 200, 240, 256, 300, 360 frames per second (at a 180 degree shutter angle) (558 Cine addition) 1, 75, 90, 100, 125, 250, 375, 500, 625, 750, 1000 : 30 minutes to 1/1000 second (in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 stop),also 1/75, 1/80, 1/ 90, 1/100, 1/200, 1/400 : f/0.5 to f/161.2 (in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 stop) -39-

FCC ID Number: PFK-558-01

IC Number: 3916-558001

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THE EU DIRECTIVE COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION: Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION: Name: DUALMASTER Model: L-558 / L-558CINE THE BASIS ON WHICH CONFORMITY IS BEING DECLARED: The DUALMASTER L558 / L-558CINE complies with the essential requirements of the Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC on the basis of Technical Construction File assessed by the Notified Body: NB No. 0560 Telefication B.V. Edisonstreet 12A 6902 PK Zevenaar Netherlands
Printed Name: Makoto Tomono Signed: ___________________________ Title: President Date: August 11, 2003 Note: The device makes use of a radio frequency and which is not harmonized throughout the EU.
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L-558CINE L-358 L-558CINE L-358
The Sekonic DualMaster L-558R and L-558CINE
THE NEW BENCHMARK IN ADVANCED LIGHT ANALYZING AND EXPOSURE CONTROL FOR FILM OR DIGITAL NOW WITH WIRELESS TRIGGERING CONTROL BUILT-IN. The L-558R DualMaster is the only multi-function light meter that incorporates a wireless triggering transmitter built-in. It has been designed to meet the challenges and demands of todays film and digital photographers. The L-558R offers versatile functions, to accommodate the most critical and precise photographic shooting conditions without sacrificing ease of use and affordability. It offers superior performance with new, redefined standards for precise, multi-function exposure and analyzing controls. With a turn of a knob the L-558R changes from an incident meter to a 1 degree spot meter all combined into one rugged, compact, all-weather housing. It features a Digital 1 degree Spot viewfinder, which displays f-stops, shutter speeds, EV and more. In electronic flash measurement modes, the flash-analyzing feature simultaneously evaluates both flash and ambient light. Along with many features such as special light measurement modes, extended sensitivity range, custom calibration and CINE mode, it also offers custom settings. The L-558Rs flexible design accommodates your ever-changing shooting situations. Thats because its the worlds first multi-function meter with Digital Wireless Freedom built-in. With its built-in radio transmitter you now can simultaneously trigger your remote camera and or flash units and measure the flash output wirelessly, eliminating the use of unreliable PC-synch cords or shutter release cables. The L-558R DualMaster. the Power of Control the Freedom of Wireless.
The L-558R allows metering of specific subject areas such as shadow, midtone and highlight.

Midtone

Highlight

Shadow

Ab Sesay
1 degree Spot with Digital Display The L-558R and L-558Cine meters feature a rectangular 1 spot viewfinder, which better matches the image aspect ratio of most camera formats. It incorporates a parallax-free 1 degree spot finder, which measures the light through a multi-element lens, preventing erroneous close-up photography light readings. The L-558Rs spot viewfinder displays f-stops, shutter speeds and more with an EL (Electro-Luminescent) Digital Display. The spot meter measures reflected ambient light, flash or both simultaneously. It can instantly be switched from incident to spot measurement mode as your shooting needs change. With its super sensitive sensor, the L-558R breaks the reflective flash barrier measuring reflected flash output down to an amazing f/2.0 and ambient measurements as low as EV 1. With its expanded range of sensitivity, measuring shadows at the edge of darkness and highlights at the fringes of total white are now possible. The 1 degree spot is ideal for measuring distant objects, highly reflective surfaces, extreme contrast scenes, backlighting situations, or when utilizing Zone System metering. It also includes an adjustable diopter eyepiece.
Built-in Radio Transmitter Electronic flash units and/or cameras can be triggered wirelessly from the L-558Rs 32-channel digital radio transmitter. No more tripping over synch cords, or fumbling with PC connectors. Compatible with all PocketWizard Digital Radio Receivers, the L-558R can simultaneously trigger and measure your electronic flash units up to 100 feet away. You can also select through the meters direct key access, Quad Triggering mode which provides you with up to four zones of lighting control remotely. Now you can individually measure several flash units wirelessly with the touch of the meters measuring button, without walking over to each light and turning them on or off. You can even trigger motor-driven cameras from the meter. Part of the Digital Wireless Freedom system, the L-558R, is a wireless exposure meter and exposure maker.

THE SEKONIC DUALMASTER L-558R AND L-558CINE
Dual ISO Settings The L-558R and L-558CINE offer the flexibility of taking a single exposure measurement and displaying the f-stop and shutter speed for two different ISO settings, such as two different digital camera sensitivities or negative film and Polaroid proofing film. By holding down the ISO 2 button, the last exposure reading is automatically re-calculated for the second film speed or digital camera ISO rating.
All-Weather Design All buttons, switches and compartments are sealed and the meter housing has been designed to endure rugged outdoor conditions. Ideal for location shooting, at the beach, in rainy or in humid environments. Lens Hood The Lens Hood prevents erroneous light measurements caused by lens glare. It also acts as a step-up ring for attaching filters to the front of the 1 Spot lens (up to 40.5mm filter thread).
Full, 1/2 or 1/3 step selectable readings Both shutter speeds and apertures can be displayed in either Full, 1/2 or 1/3-step increments to match your film or digital camera. Selection is quick and easy with its custom setting software.
Shutter speed 1/3 step aperture 1/3 step
Shutter speed 1/2 step aperture 1/2 step
Shutter speed full step aperture full step

Memory mode

Stored Readings

1/10 f-stop

Memorized f-stop values

Measured f-stop value

Memory Mode Up to nine readings can be memorized in incident or spot metering modes independently in both Aperture and Shutter Priority modes. Contrast evaluation and averaging is possible in both modes. Pressing the memory button after taking a light reading displays a symbol on the analog f/stop scale. The total number of memorized measurements appear near the symbol M. When switching in the same mode from spot to incident, memory readings are retained. This provides the photographer with an effective way of retaining and analyzing shadow, midtone and highlight exposure readings.
Analyzing Function In flash/ambient analyzing mode, the L-558R and L-558CINE simultaneously reads both flash and ambient light automatically in order to analyze and display the exposure data in 3 convenient ways: 1. Combined readings of flash and ambient 2. Percentage of flash in the total exposure 3. Simultaneous display of flash, ambient and combined readings on the analog scale. Now you can take ambient, flash or mixed lighting exposure measurements without fumbling with meter modes, switches or different displays.
Percentage of flash value

Ambient value

Flash/ambient value Flash value Available Light Flash Balanced
Exposure, Calibration and Filter Compensation Independent incident and reflected exposure compensation of up to +/-9.9 EV can be easily set for custom film exposure corrections, digital camera sensor corrections or for bellows extension factors. With the calibration compensation setting of +/-1.0 EV, matching built-in camera meters or other handheld meters is a snap. There is even a filter compensation setting of +/-5.0 EV for filter factor compensation.

Exposure compensation

Calibration compensation

Filter compensation

Full-Featured Flash Measurements
1. Cord Flash Mode for use with standard PC synch cable 2. Cordless Flash Mode measures manually triggered flash without a PC synch cable 3. Multiple Flash Mode unlimited cumulative measurement of multiple triggered flash 4. Radio Triggering Mode wireless triggering and measuring of flash up to 100 feet away
SPECIAL FEATURES FOR MOTION PICTURE, STAGE LIGHTING AND VIDEOGRAPHY APPLICATIONS
The Sekonic DualMaster L-558CINE
Designed especially for todays cinematographer and videographer, the L-558CINE DualMaster meter incorporates all the popular features of the Sekonic L-558R exposure meter. It features many specialized functions to address the needs of motion picture, video, theater, stage, museum and industrial lighting applications, while still retaining many of the features useful to the still photographer. Responding to the demands of working professionals, Sekonic has designed a built-in 1 spot with digital display viewfinder, as well as a large external LCD panel. An extensive range of Preset filter compensation values and 9 custom function settings offer quick setup and individual meter preferences. Extended sensitivity range, exposure and calibration compensation all add to an impressive meter all in one weather resistant package.
SHUTTER ANGLE SETTINGS FROM 1 TO 270 (NEW ADDED SETTINGS OF 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,12,17,AND 172) CINE SPEED 1 THROUGH 1000 (FPS) (NEW ADDED SPEEDS OF 10,14,20 AND 180 F/S) FOOT-CANDLES (READINGS FROM 0.12 TO 180,000) LUX (READINGS FROM 0.63 TO 190,000) CD/M2 (READINGS FROM 0.25 TO 190,000) FOOT-LAMBERT (READINGS FROM 0.07 TO 190,000) EV, APERTURE AND SHUTTER PRIORITY MEASUREMENTS

L-558CINE

Liquid Crystal Display readouts Illuminance mark / Luminance mark (558 CINE) FC Appears when Foot-Candle is selected LUX Appears when Lux is selected FL Appears when Foot-Lambert is selected cd/m2 Appears when Cd/m2 is selected T Shutter priority indicator f/s Shutter speed display for frames per second (f/s) Ang Appears when shutter angle is set to a value other than 180 degrees

The Sekonic Flash Master L-358
SETTING THE STANDARD AS THE PERFECT CHOICE OF ADVANCED FEATURES, EASE OF USE AND AFFORDABILITY The Sekonic L-358 Flash Master is the perfect blend of advanced features, user-friendly functions and affordability combined in one light meter. It is both an ambient meter and a flash meter joined together into one rugged, compact, all-weather housing. It features flash and ambient analyzing, so you can select the right amount of either ambient or flash exposure. It also offers a built-in, retractable, incident Lumisphere, for quick comparisons of wide to narrow angle incident measurements. The L-358 offers simplicity in the most demanding shooting situations. Thats because its the worlds first affordable meter with Digital Wireless Freedom. With an optional digital radio flash triggering module, you now can simultaneously trigger your remote camera and/or electronic flash units and measure the flash output wirelessly without troublesome PC-synch cords. An optional, parallax-free spot finder extends the versatility of the meter with a choice of 1, 5 or 10 viewfinders.
Retractable, removable and rotating lumisphere Quickly change from standard incident (hemispherical or Lumisphere in the up position 180 angle) to cosine corrected (narrow 90 angle) light readings with a turn of a ring. Ideal for portrait lighting it offers brightness evaluation or light ratio setups and is also ideal for flat art work light measurements. With the 270 rotating Lumisphere, reading the display is possible while positioning the Lumisphere toward the light or the subject without ever losing sight of the meters display. Optional 1, 5 or 10 spot finders easily attach to the meter in place of the removable Lumisphere. A Lumigrid (reflected light receptor) is included with the L-358 for reflected light measurements.

Extended

Rotating

Retracted

S E K O N I C

F L A S H

M A S T E R
All-Weather Design All buttons, switches and compartments are sealed and the meter housing has been designed to endure rugged outdoor conditions. Ideal for location shooting, at the beach, in rainy or humid environments.

Optional Spot Viewfinders The L-358 accepts optional spot finder attachments that extend the versatility of the meter with a choice of 1, 5 or 10 spot measurements, which easily attach to the meter. Each spot finder features Parallax-free swiveling eye-piece for precise spot metering.
Dual ISO The L-358 offers the flexibility of taking a single exposure measurement and displaying the f-stop and shutter speed for two different ISO settings, such as two different digital camera sensitivities or negative film and Polaroid proofing film. By holding down the ISO 2 button, the last exposure reading is automatically re-calculated for the second film speed or digital camera ISO rating.
Optional plug-in radio transmitter module Electronic flash units and/or cameras can be triggered wirelessly from the L-358 meters optional plug-in, multi-channel digital radio transmitter. No more tripping over synch cords, or fumbling with PC connectors. Compatible with all PocketWizard Digital Radio Receivers, this meter can simultaneously trigger and measure your electronic flash units up to 100 feet away. You can also select through the meters software, Quad Triggering mode which provides you with up to four zones of lighting control remotely. Now you can individually measure several flash units wirelessly with the touch of the meters measuring button, without walking over to each light and turning them on or off. You can even trigger motor driven cameras from the meter. Part of the Digital Wireless Freedom system, the L-358 is a wireless exposure meter and exposure maker.
Analyzing Function In flash/ambient analyzing mode, the L-358 simultaneously reads both flash and ambient light automatically in order to analyze and display the exposure data in 3 convenient ways: 1. Combined readings of flash and ambient 2. Percentage of flash in the total exposure 3. Simultaneous display of flash, ambient and combined readings on the analog scale. Now you can take ambient, flash or mixed lighting exposure measurements without fumbling with meter modes, switches or different displays. All the information is right in front of you where it needs to be.
Flash/ambient value Flash value

Available light

Balanced
Full-Featured Flash Measurements 1. Cord Flash Mode for use with standard PC synch cable. 2. Cordless Flash Mode measures manually triggered flash without a PC synch cable. 3. Multiple Flash Mode unlimited cumulative measurement of multiple triggered flash 4. Radio Triggering Mode wireless triggering and measuring of flash up to 100 feet away Full, 1/2 or 1/3 step selectable readings Both shutter speeds and apertures can be displayed in either Full, 1/2 or 1/3-step increments to match your camera. Selecting Full, 1/2 or 1/3-step increments is quick and easy with custom setting DIP switches located in the battery compartment. Custom

setting Dip Switches

Memory Mode Up to nine readings can be memorized in incident or spot metering modes independently in both Aperture and Shutter Priority modes. Contrast evaluation and averaging is possible in both modes. Pressing the memory button after taking a light reading displays a symbol on the analog f/stop scale. The total number of memorized measurements appear near the symbol M. When switching in the same mode from spot to incident, memory readings are retained. This provides the photographer with an effective way of retaining and analyzing shadow, mid-tone and highlight exposure readings.
Auto Backlight The L-558R, L-558CINE and L-358 feature easy to read large digital displays. All modes and functions are easily understood in recognizable symbols. A unique, cool green electro-luminescent backlight automatically turns on in low lighting situations.
Film or Digital its still light
Digital image capture requires much more accurate exposure control, AVOIDING LOSS OF HIGHLIGHT DETAIL far greater than traditional color films. Each tone in a digital image is captured and represented in 256 possible levels of brightness (8-bit In the conventional world of film, especially negative film, over capture) or up to 65,000 levels (16-bit capture) in RAW mode. These exposure was never a major problem. In fact many photographers levels of brightness represent the highlights, mid-tones and shadow intentionally over expose for better contrast range. detail possible to capture with a given dynamic range of a digital camera. Using the same approach with digital exposure today is disastrous. Working within the limits of the dynamic range of a digital camera Over exposure with digital capture outside of the limits of the sensors ensures the greatest quality images that a capabilities causes each pixel to reach its +5 +5 professional photographer can expect. limit for capturing the data and the Negatives Depending on the type of file that is being exposure surpasses the limits of the sensor. captured, RAW, JPEG, etc. the limits or The final result Saturation Point is loss of +2.5 +2.5 latitude can be very different. JPEG capture data in the highlight areas and possible Positives offers very little tolerance with over or under blooming or fringing. This condition is +1 +1 exposure and even RAW capture with significantly amplified by a narrow latitude its wider latitude for correction in the sensor or when files are captured with file development phase tends to be limited as compression systems such as JPEG. Digital (JPEG) -1 -1 compared to conventional color negative film. Compared to the latitude of color To avoid noise in the shadow details negative film with a 10 step range from -5 -2.5 -2.5 and loss of data in the highlights, proper to +5 from middle gray, and color positive exposure management is more important film with a 5 step range (-2.5 to +2.5), Digital (RAW) -4 -4 today than ever before. Good metering digital capture offers an average of a five -5 technique along with a precision light meter step range of approximately -4 (shadows) -5 -2.5~+2.5 -5~+5 -4~+1 -1~+1 -2.5~+2.5 is indisputably the best way to ensure quick, to +1 (highlights) depending on the -5~+5 camera -4~+1 Latitude (reproduction area) Latitude (reproduction reliable and repeatable exposure results. and sensor, when the image is captured in A perfect match for today's digital cameras, the latest Sekonic light RAW mode. The range is significantly reduced and more critical when meters offer Full, 1/2 and 1/3 step direct display of apertures and shutter shooting in the faster more convenient JPEG mode. speeds along with flash/ambient exposure analyzing. The Sekonic Using a handheld meter such as the L-558R DualMaster, offers L-558R DualMaster offers even greater advantages such as 1 degree a quick evaluation of the exposure in the highlights and a better spot metering for shadow and highlight evaluation well beyond the understanding of the contrast range of the lighting in the image. sensitive range of other meters. The perfect companion in the studio or Working within the tolerance of the digital camera or digital capture on location, Sekonics PocketWizard-enabled light meters offer the back ensures the best exposure range and image quality in a fast and recognizable method. power of wireless control via Selective Quad-Triggering radio control.

Theres no substitute for good exposure metering and lighting control when it comes to film and especially digital capture. The same issues that handicapped photographers with built-in metering film cameras are amplified with digital cameras. These examples show the advantage of hand-held metering and the control it offers.

Photo-1 Photo-2 Photo-3

(Photo 1) The highlights and shadow detail in this photograph of the motorcycle are well defined when using a hand held light meter (incident mode) and the histogram indicates a continuous tonal range. (Photo 2) The highlights and shadow detail were blocked up and lost in this image when metered with a cameras built-in meter due to its attempt to average the bright white background with the foreground. Photo 2 is the result of trying
to correct the exposure error using photo software. Time and effort are wasted trying to fix the bad exposure and detail in the highlights and shadow is lost. The histogram displays several drop outs (white gaps in the graph) within the image. These drop outs or gaps are void of any tonal information. (Photo 3) A close-up of the motorcycles tire reveals the actual loss of data from the attempted repair of the image as
compared to the properly exposed image. The use of an accurate hand-held light meter takes the guess work out of the shooting process and offers the confidences and reassurance that todays digital capture photographer expects. Accurate exposures, full lighting control and creativity along with reduced retouching time with photo software offer the photographer more time to concentrate on the art of photography.

Accessories

DIGITAL WIRELESS RADIO TRIGGERING SYSTEM Radio Triggering Module RT-32 The Radio Transmitter Module plugs directly into a built-in compartment behind the battery door. Compatible with both the L-358 and L-558CINE, the Transmitter module triggers the electronic flash units wirelessly as the meter takes a measurement. Channel IDs are easily selected through the meters built-in software. (CH 1-16 Single Remote Triggering, CH 1732 Remote control Quad Triggering), compatible with PocketWizard Digital Radio triggering systems. PocketWizard Plus Receiver 4-Channel Digital Radio Receiver, with 1600 ft range (only when triggered by a PocketWizard Transmitter, 100 ft range with L-358 or L-558R/ L-558CINE). Features extended battery life, shoe mount and 1/4"-20" mounting thread. Compatible with the first four channels of all PocketWizards. (Requires cables. Includes two AA Alkaline batteries) PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver 32-Channel Digital Radio Transceiver, with a 1600 ft+ range. Advanced features included: integrated Trigger Time Control software, Selective Quad Triggering for up to four zones of remote control lighting, Radio Trigger Confirmation on all four Quad-Triggering zones and Digital Wireless Transceiver Technology, operating as both a transmitter and receiver all in one unit. At the flip of a switch it can be set to either transmit or receive radio signals or do both individually or simultaneously. The MultiMAX also includes an illuminated Soft-Touch keypad, Back-lite LCD panel, hot shoe mount and 1/4-20 female mounting thread. Other features include 1/1000 flash synch speed (in fast mode), contact closure adjustment, trigger counter, relay mode and optional flash confirmation sensor.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Mini Probe Allows incident measurement of small, hard-to-reach areas Gray Card Convenient, pocket size gray card target Dual Synch Cord Allows flash measurement and triggering without reconnection to camera Spot Lens Hood (for L-558R/L-558CINE) For attaching filters to the front of the Spot lens (up to 40.5mm filter). Also acts as a Spot lens hood preventing erroneous light measurements caused by lens glare. NP Finder 1, 5, 10 (for L-358) All-weather designed Non-Parallax 1, 5, 10 (angle of acceptance) spot metering viewfinders offer precise reflected light measurements of both flash and ambient light. Measuring range (reflected light) Ambient: NPF 1 NPF 5 NPF 10 Flash: NPF 1 NPF 5 NPF 10 EV5~EV24.4 EV3~EV24.4 EV2~EV24.4 F8~F90.9 F2.8~F90.9 F2.8~F90.9
THE HAND EXPOSURE METER BOOK The definitive book on hand exposure meters. A must read for professional and serious amateur photographers alike! This book is the first and only one published on this important subject in many decades. Written by four experts, it explains the limitations of cameras with built-in exposure automation, and why modern hand exposure meters are an essential tool for perfect pictures under all conditions. Subjects covered include: Why exposure meters cant think and can be fooled. When and how to use reflected and/or incident light measurement. Spot metering and metering angle-of-view. Flash photography, fill-flash, and multiple flash. The importance of exposure meters in cine and video photography. Soft cover, 8-1/2 x 11, 92 pages, over 30 color photos, detachable Neutral Gray Card.

Technical Specifications

FOR SEKONIC L-558R, L-558CINE DUALMASTER AND L-358 FLASH MASTER

FEATURE

Meter type Light receiving method Incident Reflected Light receptors Display type

L-558R

Digital exposure meter for ambient and flash Incident and reflected light Retractable to flat diffuser (lumisphere in down position) 1 Silicon photo diodes (incident and reflected) Dual read out: Large LCD panel (back lite), Internal EL (Electro-Luminescent) display panel

Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R
Digital exposure meter for ambient and flash Incident and reflected light Retractable to flat diffuser lumisphere in down position) Lumigrid 54 (standard accessory) Silicon photo diode (incident and reflected) Large LCD panel (back lite)

Metering Modes

Ambient light Aperture priority metering Shutter speed priority metering EV metering value Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Aperture priority metering Shutter speed priority metering EV metering value
With synch cord Without synch cord With radio triggering Yes (cumulative, non-cumulative) Yes (cumulative, non-cumulative) Yes (cumulative, non-cumulative) Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Yes (cumulative, non-cumulative) Yes (cumulative, non-cumulative) Yes (cumulative, non-cumulative)

Radio Triggering

Radio technology Range Channels Compatibility Complex 16/24 bit digitally coded 100 feet from transmitter to receiver 1 to 16 channels standard, 17 to 32 Selective Quad Triggering PocketWizard Digital Radio Receivers or Transceivers Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Complex 16/24 bit digitally coded 100 feet from transmitter to receiver 1 to 16 channels standard, 17 to 32 Selective Quad Triggering PocketWizard Digital Radio Receivers or Transceivers
Measuring Range @ ISO 100
Ambient Incident light Reflected light Optional spot finder (Reflected light) EV (-) 2 to EV22.9 EV1 to EV24.4 N/A Same as L-558R Same as L-558R N/A EV (-) 2 to EV22.9 EV1 to EV24.Spot EV5 to EV24.Spot EV3 to EV24.Spot EV2 to EV24.4 Flash Incident light Reflected light Optional spot finder (Reflected light) f/0.5 to 161.2 f/5.6 to 161.2 N/A Same as L-558R Same as L-558R N/A f/1.0 to f/90.9 f/1.0 to f/90.9 (with 54 Lumigrid) 1 Spot f/8.0 to f/90.Spot f/4.0 to f/90.Spot f/2.8 to f/90.9

Display Ranges

Film speeds Shutter speeds Flash ISO 3 to ISO 8000 (1/3 steps) Ambient: 30 minutes to 1/8000 second (full, 1/2 or 1/3 steps) Plus: 1/200, 1/minutes to 1/1000 second (full, 1/2 or 1/3 steps) Plus: 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, 1/200 and 1/400 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 30, 32, 36, 40, 48, 50, 60, 64, 72, 96, 120, 128, 150, 200, 240, 256, 300, 360 (fps at a 180 shutter angle) N/A N/A N/A N/A Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R ISO 3 to ISO 8000 (1/3 steps) Ambient: 30 minutes to 1/8000 second (full, 1/2 or 1/3 steps) Plus: 1/200, 1/minutes to 1/1000 second (full, 1/2 or 1/3 steps) Plus: 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, 1/200 and 1/400 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25, 30, 32, 36, 40, 48, 50, 60, 64, 72, 96, 120, 128, 150, 200, 240, 256, 300, 360 (fps at a 180 shutter angle) N/A N/A N/A N/A

Cine speeds (fps)

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25,30, 32, 36,40, 48, 50, 60, 64, 72, 75, 90, 96, 100, 120, 125, 128, 150, 180, 200, 240, 250, 256, 300, 360, 375, 500, 625, 750, 1000 0.07 to 190,000 0.25 to 190,to 270 PLUS 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9,12,17, 22, 144 and 172 85, -n3, -n6, -n9, -A3, -A6, -A9
Foot-Lambert Cd/m2 Shutter angle settings Filter compensation
Foot-candle Lux Analog display F-Scale Analog display T-Scale Digital display All weather design Memory function Multiple flash function
N/A N/A f/1.0 to f/128 (in 1/2 steps) 4 seconds to 1/4000 second (in 1/2 steps) f/1.0 to f/128.9 (in full, 1/2 and 1/3 steps) JIS (Japanese Industry Standard) standard water resistance class 4, splash-proof type 9 readings on analog scale (f/stop and shutter speed) with memory recall and clear feature. Unlimited flash readings (Only last digit is displayed when more than ten flash exposures are measured) Flash and ambient reads up to nine measurements Percentage of flash in total exposure from 0 to 100% in 10% increments Flash or ambient light evaluation (standard value vs. new measurement) E.u (underexposure) or E.o (overexposure) indication With a symbol in 3 status levels Shuts down after 20 minutes of non-use EV3 and under for 20 sec. 9.9EV (in 1/10 steps) 1.0EV (in 1/10 steps) 5.0EV (in 1/10 steps) 6 custom program settings for frequently used features
0.12 to 180,000 0.63 to 190,000 f/0.5 to f/45 (in 1/3 steps) No Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R
N/A N/A f/1.0 to f/90 (in 1/2 steps) 2 seconds to 1/4000 second (in 1/2 steps) f/1.0 to f/90.9 (in full, 1/2 and 1/3 steps) JIS (Japanese Industry Standard) standard water resistance class 4, splash-proof type 9 readings on analog scale (f/stop and shutter speed) with memory recall and clear feature Unlimited flash readings (Only last digit is displayed when more than ten flash exposures are measured) Flash and ambient reads up to nine measurements Percentage of flash in total exposure from 0 to 100% in 10% increments Flash or ambient light evaluation (standard value vs. new measurement) E.u (underexposure) or E.o (overexposure) indication With a symbol in 3 status levels Shuts down after 20 minutes of non-use EV3 and under for 20 sec. 9.9EV (in 1/10 steps) 1.0EV (in 1/10 steps) N/A N/A
Average function Flash analyzing function Brightness difference Exposure out of range Battery power indicator Auto shut-off Auto illumination Exposure compensation incident/ reflected independently Meter calibration compensation incident/reflected independently Filter compensation incident/ reflected independently Custom programs

Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R 9 custom program settings for frequently used features

OTHER FEATURES

Repeatable accuracy Calibration constant 0.1EV or less Incident metering: Lumisphere C=340 Retracted Lumisphere C=250 Reflected metering: K=12.5 Power source Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Dimensions Weight one 3.0V (CR123A lithium battery) (-) 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F (-) 20 to 60 C -4 to 140 F 3.5W x 6.7H x 1.9D" (90W x 170H x 48D mm) 9.5 oz. (268g) Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R 0.1EV or less Incident metering: Lumisphere C=340 Retracted Lumisphere C=250 Reflected metering: K=12.5 one 3.0V (CR123A lithium battery) (-) 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F (-) 20 to 60 C -4 to 140 F 2.4W x 6.1H x 1.46D" (60W x 155H x 37D mm) 5.4 oz. (153g)

Standard Accessories

Soft case, strap, synch terminal cap, lens cap and lithium battery. Same as L-558R Lumigrid, soft case, strap, synch terminal cap and lithium battery

Optional Accessories

(Sold separately)

Cat. # Description

801-103 802-450 401-624 401-621 PocketWizard Plus Receiver PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver Lens Hood RT-32 Radio Transmitter Module* Same as L-558R Same as L-558R Same as L-558R
401-621 801-103 802-450 401-515 401-361 401-362 RT-32 Radio Transmitter Module PocketWizard Plus Receiver PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver Mini-Light Receptor Spot Viewfinders 1 Spot Viewfinders 5 Spot Viewfinders 10
*Not required with L-558R Module is built-in. Only the L-558Cine requires the Radio Module

401-363

What is Digital Wireless Freedom?
IT IS A SYSTEM OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRODUCTS WHICH INCORPORATE A COMPATIBLE DIGITAL WIRELESS RADIO SYSTEM, ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR PC SYNCH AND SHUTTER RELEASE CABLES.

Electronic Flash

Select which flash unit you want to trigger (using Quad-Triggering mode) and measure the light without wires.
Camera & Flash Sekonic
Simultaneously trigger and measure your flash units up to 100 feet away, and you can even trigger electronic shutter release cameras. Trigger your flash and camera simultaneously without wires and measure the light output from your Sekonic meter.

Nikon D-Series

Upgrade your Nikon with PocketWizard Transceiver technology and trigger flash, cameras or both at the same time with a Sekonic radio ready light meter.

Norman D & ML Series

Norman offers PocketWizard Radio Receiver technology inside their power pack units and monolights. Both can be triggered and measured with a Sekonic radio triggering light meter.

PocketWizard

The perfect companion to Sekonic radio triggering meters. PocketWizards trigger your flash, cameras or both without wires from the palm of your hand or when attached to your camera.

Profoto

Profoto Acute2R, D4 and ProB2 with built-in radio receiver accepts digital radio triggering signals from the Sekonic transmitter module without wires.

Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n

With full PocketWizard Transceiver software control built-in, trigger flash, cameras or both at the same time with a Sekonic radio-ready light meter.

Dyna-Lite Wi Series

The Wi series incorporates PocketWizard Receiver technology inside. It accepts the radio triggering signals from a Sekonic radioready light meter wirelessly.
8 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: 914-347-3300 Fax: 914-347-3309 E-mail: info@sekonic.com Web site: www.sekonic.com

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