Sekonic L-718 User Manual

Quick Guide to the Sekonic L-718
ON/OFF
BATTERY CHECK
MEMORY
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
MEASURE
UP
DOWN
1/10 STOP
INCREMENTS
ANALOG
MEMORY SCALE
MEMORY OFF
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
ISO
DEPRESS WHILE
PUSHING UP OR
DOWN SWITCH
FLASH CORD SOCKET
WHEN CORD IS ATTACHED PUSH MEASURE
BUTTON TO TRIGGER FLASH AND MEASURE LIGHT
LUMIDISC
(uni-directional)
MODE
FLASH
FLASH W/CORD
DAYLIGHT
DUAL-AXIS
PIVOT HEAD
DISPLAY LIGHT
MULTI
IN FLASH MODES
TOGGLES MULTI ON/OFF
F/EV
TOGGLES BETWEEN EV AND
SHUTTER/APERTURE READING
F/T
IN DAYLIGHT MODE
WINDOW
DISPLAYS SHUTTER PRIORITY
ON STARTUP. PRESS F/T TO TOGGLE
BETWEEN APERTURE
AND
SHUTTER PRIORITY
5° SPOT
ATTACHMENT
(accessory)
REFLECTED-
LIGHT FILTER
LUMISPHERE
(omni-directional)

Sekonic L-718 Specifications

General

Sensor	Silicon photo diode
Type	Digital Light Meter
Shutter Speed Range (Ambient)	1/8000 to 8 hours (1/3 stop increments)
ISO Range	ISO 3 to 8000
Power Source	One CR2032 battery
Display	LCD
Measurement Range (Incident)	EV -2 to 19.9 (ISO 100)

Summary

Sekonic L-718 Overview and Controls

Device Components and Attachments

Highlights key components like the Dual-Axis Pivot Head, different light receptors, and optional attachments.

Primary Controls and Indicators

Identifies main operational buttons (Mode, Measure, Up, Down) and display indicators (ISO, Memory, Analog Scale).

Basic Operation of the Sekonic L-718

Power On and Battery Check

Instructions for powering the device on and checking battery strength using the Up/Down buttons.

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

Procedure to set the ISO value by holding the ISO button and using the Up/Down buttons.

Meter Usage and Measurement Modes

Covers using the meter as reflected or incident, and specific readings like contrast difference.

Performing Light Measurements

Details on taking daylight, flash (cordless/corded), and multi-flash readings.

Display Light and Pivot Head Adjustment

Information on activating the display light and positioning the receptor head for optimal readings.