Sekonic L-158 Auto-Lumi Exposure Meter Instructions

Auto-Lumi is a portable exposure meter produced by Minolta. It has a pointer tracking system that allows for easy measurement of exposure.


Sekonic L-158 Auto-Lumi Exposure Meter Instructions - cover page
Brand
Sekonic
Category
Other
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
3
File format
PDF
File size
82 KB
Published
09 July, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
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About this manual

The Sekonic L-158 Auto-Lumi is a compact reflected light exposure meter designed for easy carry-around use. It features a pointer-tracking system based on a guide mark to determine correct exposure settings for shutter speed and f-number. The device includes scales for ASA, f-number, shutter speed, and EV values.

What's inside

  • Part Designations
  • Specifications
  • Film speed setting
  • Reading out the exposure
  • Dial scales
  • Movie scale
  • EV scale
  • Interim scale units

Specifications

Measurement systemReflected light system
Measurement rangeEV7 to 17 (ASA 100)
Angle of incoming light65°
ASA range6 to 12000
Shutter speed range8 to 1/2000 sec.
EV range-2 to 19
Dimensions81 x 52 x 24.5mm
Weight50g

Frequently asked questions

How do I set the film speed on the L-158?

Rotate the ASA set knob and align the white mark on the black dial with the red scale unit in the ASA window.

How do I read the exposure?

Point the sensor at the subject, then rotate the dial ring until the pointer aligns with the center of the guide mark to read the shutter speed and f-number.

What do the numbers 1.6M and 3.2M on the ASA scale mean?

These numbers signify ASA values of 1600 and 3200, respectively.

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