User manual AUTOTEK 44

[. . . ] 8 6. 2 6. 3 6. 4 Flash calculation for changed meas. times . . . 24 Multiple flash calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Average value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 7 7. 1 7. 2 Taking a measuring outside the measuring range ­ display range . . . . . . . . . range . . 26 Taking a measurement outside the display range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 2 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The display panel and its elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] measurement on a grey chart) during the course of the entire measuring process. The actual measuring value flashes on the analogue scale. ­ After releasing the measuring button , the measured subject contrast range appears on the analogue scale. 18 AUTOTEK Foto- und Lichtmeßtechnik 5. 5 Averaging value AVR in the t and EV functions Reflected light measuring through the viewfinder ­ The first measurement is to be taken with the measuring button . ­ With the AVR measuring button you can measure up to 8 further contrast spots. The single measuring values are displayed on the analogue scale (identical measuring values are only displayed once, but are taken into consideration when the average is calculated). After each measurement with , the average of all previous measuring values is displayed. The average AVR appears on the left digital display: f or EV with f-numbers in 1/10 increments and flashing on the analogue scale, rounded to 1/2 stop increments. In the middle of the display, the number of measurements M is displayed (4 measurements in the example). Incident light with flat or spherical diffuser Correspondingly, you can determine the average value of the illumination of the various lights with the above mentioned procedure. To do this, you can measure for example your main, fill-in and background light individually in the studio. AUTOTEK Foto- und Lichtmeßtechnik 19 5. 6 Selecting the exposure time values In addition to the standard full time values, also half time values (1/2 TV) can be set at some cameras. For this reason, the Starlite can also be set additionally to half time values. The selection is made activating the DIP 2 switch: ­ 1/1 full time values Exposure times are displayed in 1/1 full time values or when using the CINE function, in the standard CINE film speeds. The measuring times range from 1 s to 1/1000 s. The Starlite is ready to measure for about 45 s (as long as F is displayed on the display panel). AUTOTEK Foto- und Lichtmeßtechnik 23 Flash calculation for changed measuring times If the measurement shows that the ambient light part in relation to the flash light part does not correspond to your wishes in the overall lighting, the Starlite calculates on the basis of the measurement taken the influence of altered measuring times. Other measuring times can be set directly using the setting wheel without taking another measurement. The calculation of the new result appears directly on the display. Note: In the event of altered measuring times, you must ensure that the flash light duration is not longer than the preselected measuring time. If this is the case, a new measurement must be taken. 6. 2 6. 3 Multiple flash calculation Occasionally, the light output from a single flash may not be sufficient to enable you to work at the aperture desired. In that case, you can preselect the desired f-stop. Keep the right function button depressed and select with the setting wheel the sub-function . Release the function button and select the desired f-stop. The Starlite calculates on the basis of the measurement already taken the number of flashes required for the desired f-stop. The digital display of the time disappears and the number of flashes required is indicated, (e. g. [. . . ] For color reversal films, the bright areas that are crucial for the shot are important. Bear this in mind, and use somewhat shorter rather than longer exposure. This produces more brilliant and richer colors. Night atmosphere If you wish to realistically capture the night atmosphere with a lot of dark and little detail, you must use less exposure than your Starlite displays. This will prevent your photo being similar to a daytime shot. [. . . ]