This manual provides operating instructions for the Sekonic Multimaster L-408 exposure meter. It details safety precautions, such as avoiding direct sunlight through the viewfinder and proper battery handling, and introduces key features including a built-in non-parallax viewfinder, water-resistant construction, and multiple flash measurement capabilities.
The guide covers various operational modes, including switching between incident and reflected light metering, setting up aperture or shutter speed priority, and performing exposure index correction. It also explains how to use the device as an illuminance or luminance meter and provides instructions for data memory and contrast measurement.
| Viewfinder acceptance angle | 5 degree |
|---|---|
| Film speed range | ISO 3 to 8000 |
| Exposure index correction range | ±0.9 EV |
| Exposure index correction step | 0.1 step |
Slide the eyepiece cover closed for incident light metering, or open the eyepiece cover for reflected light metering.
Yes, the unit can measure repeated flash exposures to build exposure to the correct level.
Hold down the UP/DOWN button until the exposure value reaches zero (0).