LIGHT IS Successful photographers compose their images with light! The interplay of light can be a source of either frustration or inspiration for photographers – depending on the photographic situation. Essentially, photography attempts to create moods by interpreting or influencing incident light at the scene and capture them with the help of photographic techniques. Precise, repeatable exposure plays a significant role in this respect and may not be left to chance. Handheld exposure meters are image composition tools whose possibilities by far exceed those of the measuring systems included...

MEASUREMENT METHOD Reflected Light Measurement Where reflected light measurement is concerned, the exposure meter acquires light reflected from the object to the camera from the standpoint of the photographer. This value, based on all of the various reflective objects within the image, is used as a mean tonal value for which required exposure is calculated. Tonal range, color, contrast, background brightness, surface structure and reflectivity of the objects influence the measurement results, although they are not taken into consideration in evaluating the subject. Monochrome subjects are reproduced...

Contrast Measurement Subject contrast designates the ratio between the brightest and the darkest portions of the subject which are important to the image. This is ascertained by means of close-up or spot metering and is specified in exposure values or f-stop steps. One exposure value is equal to one full f-stop. Subject contrast is the result of different reflective characteristics of individual portions of the subject, and lighting. If subject contrast exceeds the dynamic range of the recording medium, i.e. the total number of brightness levels which the medium is capable of reproducing. The...

DIGISIX 2 & DIGIFLASH 2 With their compact, handy and lightweight design coming in at just 40 grams, DIGISIX 2 and DIGIFLASH 2 are an ideal enhancement for minimalistic, but nevertheless demanding photographic equipment. They expand the measuring functions of manually adjustable cameras to include incident light measurement, of which better exposure can be achieved for unusual subject contrast. Integrated contrast measurement also indicates whether or not subject contrast, i.e. the difference between the brightest and darkest part of the subject, can be managed by the sensor or the film. With...

Specifications Comprehensive metering methods – incident and reflected light measurement. Camera bag temperature monitoring – temperature measurement and min. - max. value storage. Flash control – flash measurement with adjustable synchronization speed (DIGIFLASH 2 only). Reliable reminders – integrated clock with alarm function. Subject contrast control – contrast display in 1/3 f-stop increments. Measured value memory – last measured value and function are retained. Precision measurement and display – exposure value is ascertained and displayed in 1/3 increments. Individualized adaptation –...

With its outstanding diversity and high performance, the SIXTOMAT F2 is the ideal standard tool for demanding amateurs with their own studio flash kits, lighting specialists and filmmakers. The included technology and features are high quality, and operation is clear-cut and easy to understand. The universal SIXTOMAT F2 is laid out for use in the studio, as well as outdoors. It makes quick work of incident and reflected light measurements for flash and ambient light, displays mixed lighting conditions as well as required multiple flashes, and performs contrast measurements. The calculated exposure...

Simple CINE Meter for Filmmakers Ergonomic Design Film speed is specified in the CINE mode. An open aperture angle which deviates from 180° can be taken into account by calculating and entering the filter factor as a correction value (COR). After measurement has been completed, the f-stop value is displayed digitally in 1/10 increments and appears additionally at the analog f-stop scale rounded off to 1/2 increments. The cameraperson is thus provided with basic data for a correctly exposed image. The SIXTOMAT F2 is laid out for convenient one-hand operation. Operation is simple and intuitive...

Universal Exposure Meter for Photographers Ambient light measurement can be performed with either aperture or shutter priority pre-selection, as well as with exposure values. The sliding diffuser can be used to switch back and forth between incident and reflected light measurement. After measurement has been completed, f-stop/shutter speed combinations can be queried by pressing the value keys. Measured values are displayed digitally in 1/10 increments, and f-stop values appear at the analog scale in 1/2 increments. If the measuring key is pressed and held in the shutter pre-selection and exposure...

DIGIPRO F2 With its compact design, outstanding diversity and high performance, the DIGIPRO F2 is the ideal standard tool for many professional photographers, demanding amateurs and filmmakers. The included technology and features are high quality, and operation is clear-cut and easy to understand. The universal DIGIPRO F2 is laid out for use in the studio, as well as outdoors. It makes quick work of incident and reflected light measurements for flash and ambient light, displays mixed lighting conditions as well as required multiple flashes, and performs contrast measurements. The values are...

Specifications Comprehensive metering methods – incident and reflected light measurement with adjustable measured value display in full, 1/2 or 1/3 increments. Precise measurement and display – repetition accuracy of ± 0.1 EV, measured value display in 1/10 increments. CINE function for filmmakers – determination of f-stop for adjustable film speeds ranging from 8 to 64 fps, including 25 fps and 30 fps for TV, as well as correction factor for sectors deviating from 180°. Flexible ambient light measurement – aperture or shutter priority pre-selection as well as exposure value display. Individualized...