Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 15122 Gossen
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DIGISIX Exposure meter for ambient light 15122 1/06.02 Operating Instructions.
2 GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik Setting window Display Setting ring: TIME/ Shutter speed Diffuser Setting ring: Aperture/ f-stops Measuring key Function button Eyelet for carrying strap Battery c.
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 3 Content 1 The functioning of th e Digisix ..... 4 1.1 Preparation and self-test ................ 4 1.2 Incident light and reflected light measuring mode 5 1.3 Duration of read-out in display ....... 5 2 Functions of the Digisix .
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 4 1 The function ing of the Digi six 1.1 Preparation and self-test Battery The Digisix is powered by a 3 V Lithium battery, type CR 2032. When the battery is running low, the signal BA T appears in the display. – The battery should be replaced as soon as possible.
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 5 1.2 Incident light and reflec ted light measuring mo de Incident light meth od For the incident mode, the diffusor is to be shifted to the left and placed in front of the measuring aperture. Taking measurements using the incident light mode in particular produces perfectly exposed shots.
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 6 2 Function s of the Di gisix Press the function button for selecting the individual functions of the Digisix . Each time the button is pushed, the next function will be activated. The display panel will s how the functions in the following sequence.
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 7 – Confirm the speed you selected by pushing the Function button until the OK-signal sounds and the Digisix returns to the function "EXPOSURE". The film speed is shown in the upper right corner of the display.
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 8 – Transfer that EV value from the display to the setting window in the calculator rings and align it opposite the setting mark in the setting window. – All the suitable combinations of aperture (f-stops) - t (shutter speed) can now be seen at the upper part of the circular scales (see previous example) .
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 9 2.3 Contrast measurements – Use the Function button to select the function "EXPOSURE". – Keep the measuring key M pressed down and the meter will switch over to contrast measurement. Continue holding down the key to measure various other areas in the subject.
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 10 The EV in the display will blink to remind you that the standard factory calibration has been changed. Input of the correction in 1/3-stops in the range of ± 3 EV. For cancelling the correction value, remove the battery from the compartment for a moment and then put it back again.
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 11 – Enter the "seconds" of the desired length of time. Confirm by pressing and holding the function button until the OK-signal will sound. The timer will now be in the Start/ Stop function. – Push the key M to start the timer.
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 12 2.6 W atch/Alarm clock W A TCH – Setting the time – Use the function button to select the function WATCH and hold the key down until the OK-signal will sound. 12/24 will flash. – With the function button select either 12 hours (AM/PM) – 24 hour display.
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 13 ALARM CLOCK – Use function button to enter the function "ALARM CLOCK" and hold it pressed down until the OK-signal will sound. The time of the alarm clock is set in the same way as the watch. – Hold the function button until the OK-signal sounds.
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 14 2.7.1 Min./Max. temperatures When repeatedly pressing the measuring key, the minimum (Lo) and maximum (Hi) temperature values will be indicated. The minimum and maximum values indicated are those that have been measured since the last cancellation operation.
GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßte chnik 15 4 T echnical d ata Exposure meter Measuring modes Ambient light Incident light method Reflected light method Contrast measurem. Light sensor sbc photo diode Measuring range (when ISO 100/21°) EV 0 to 18 Shutter speeds 1/2000 s to 4 min Apertures 1 to 32 Calibration adjustments ± 3.
Printed in German y • Subject without notice GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmeßt echnik GmbH Thomas-Mann-S tr . 16-20 D-90471 Nürnberg Phone: +49 91 1 / 8602-181 Fax: +49 91 1 / 8602-142 http://www .gossen-photo.de Battery 1 x 3 V Lithium battery CR 2032 Operating temp.
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