Operating Instructions DIGISKY Exposure Meter for Flash and Ambient Light 15477CD-V1.18 04/03.
Thank you for selecting this state of the art GOSSEN product. Please check that the exposure meter and accessories as detailed below are included in the box. If the contents are incomplete, please contact your local dealer. DIGISKY Meter V070A rechargeable battery Power supply and USB cable Carrying strap CD (includes operating instructions) Quick-start Guide Your DIGISKY is a top quality instrument from GOSSEN’s product range, and provides you with a precision multifunction exposure meter.
Contents Page Safety Precautions, Warnings Notes Meter Overview 5 6 8 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Preparation How to Insert the Rechargeable Battery How to Charge the Battery Factory Settings 9 9 9 2 2.1 2.11 2.1.2 2.2 2.
Contents Page 8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.3.1 8.3.2 8.3.3 8.3.4 8.3.5 8.3.6 8.3.7 8.3.8 8.3.9 8.3.10 8.4 8.4.1 8.4.2 8.4.3 8.4.4 8.4.5 8.4.
Safety Precautions Please read these safety precautions carefully before using your exposure meter. This will help you to avoid damaging the product and prevent personal injury. This icon identifies important warnings which should be read in any case before the initial start-up of your GOSSEN product. Warnings In the event of malfunction, switch off the exposure meter immediately.
Handle rechargeable batteries with care. Rechargeable and normal batteries may leak or explode if handled incorrectly. Please adhere to the following safety precautions: Make sure that the exposure meter is switched off before removing or inserting rechargeable batteries. If the exposure meter is used with a power supply, then, first of all, the power supply must be disconnected (pull the mains plug out of the electrical outlet). Only use the rechargeable batteries which are recommended for this meter.
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Meter Overview Diffuser ring for incident/ reflected light measurement Switch: ON/OFF Meter cell for reflected light measurement Incident light measurement, spherical diffuser Switch DIGISKY off Reflected light measurement Incident light measurement, flat diffuser LEDs for status of the meter Display panel (see description on page 10) Data key Menu key Ring controller Socket for connecting flash synchronizing cable GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH M(easurement)-key Carrying strap holder
1 Preparation The DIGISKY works with a device-specific, rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Use the V070A rechargeable battery and the USB battery charger included with the exposure meter. 1.1 How to Insert the Rechargeable Battery Switch your DIGISKY off or wait until the exposure meter is switched off automatically. Unscrew the battery cover at the back of the meter with a (Philips) recessed head screwdriver, and then pull it down and out of the housing.
2 The Display Panel (Function Menu) 2.1 The Display Panel and Its Elements 2.1.1 Photography Measuring Functions Ambient light, f-stop preset Ambient light, time preset User Cam 1 Cam 2 Cam 3 Movie Flash, cord / non-cord Retractable diffuser head Spherical incident light measurement Flat incident light measurement Reflected light measurement Flash, radio Up to 40 groups and 40 studio channels (depending on radio system) ISO 3 to 32,000 Measured Values F F-stop values: 0.
2.2 Display ON-Time If none of the keys on the DIGISKY are activated for a period of approximately 30 seconds, the display panel is switched off automatically (standby), i.e. the display turns blank but measured values and individual settings are stored. Stored values can be displayed by pressing any key or adjusting the retractable diffuser head. The values from the last measurement are stored until a new measurement is performed. M 2.
4 Keys Data Functions ! Switch between ambient light and flash Menu Open menu Exit menu Switch amongst flash groups Radio menu Elinchrom (V2.xx) (if radio module is activated) Contrast measurement: indicated values: average value, minimum value, maximum value After switching the meter on, the settings used for the last working cycle are displayed. Measurement key Measure: Press measurement key briefly. Contrast measurement: Press and hold measurement key. Main menu: Acknowledge changes.
5 How to Use the DIGISKY 5.1 Incident Light and Reflected Light Measurement The DIGISKY has been designed for highly motivated amateurs, as well as for professional use.
5.1.3 Reflected Light Measurement Set the diffuser ring surrounding the retractable diffuser head to “Reflected light measurement” for this mode. The corresponding icon appears in the display. i Only light reflected by the subject is measured. When this metering method is used, results are always dependent on reflection from the subject! This means, for example, that intrinsically bright subjects will be reproduced darker, and not as precisely exposed as with the incident light method.
6.1 Ambient Light Adjust Time / F-Stop Preset Measurement Time Preset F-Stop Preset Use the ring controller ... to adjust time/f-stop preset. Active: time preset 6.1.1 Active: f-stop preset Ambient Light Reading - Time Preset Measurement Use the ring controller ... to select the desired time. Press the measurement key to perform measurement. Press and hold the measurement key to activate contrast measurement.
6.1.2 Ambient Light Reading – F-Stop Preset Measurement Use the ring controller ... to select the desired f-stop. Press the measurement key to perform measurement. Press and hold the measurement key to activate contrast measurement. Warning in Case of Exceeded Display Range Measurement has been performed outside of the display range (an exposure value appears at the display). Use the ring controller to switch to the display range. i EV OVR 6.1.
6.2 Flash Light Reading – NonCord / Cord / Radio Flash measurement is possible with all diffuser settings (incident light or reflected light measurement). Flash can be measured with or without a synchronizing cable, and with radio triggering (cord, non-cord, radio). If a cord or radio trigger is used, the flash will be triggered and measured automatically by the M key. M Radio trigger is activated in Menu – User (Cam 1 to 3) – RF Module and RF Channel, adapted to the respective user (see page 26).
6.2.2 Flash Light Reading – Analysis Use the ring controller ... to select synchronization speed and analyze flash component. Flash component is displayed as a percentage. i The ratio between flash and ambient light can be influenced by changing synchronization speed. This is interesting for brightening up the image with flash, or when ambient light is not desired. ! Warning in Case of User Error A warning may be caused by any of the following conditions.
6.2.3 Flash Light Reading – Radio Trigger Settings The DIGISKY supports radio trigger for the following listed flash models or flash trigger kits: Elinchrom o Skyport / Skyspeed o Universal / BX / RX / also US versions (110V) Phottix o Strato II – compatible with Strato and Atlas II Calumet o Calumet Pro Series – compatible with Strato II mode Broncolor o RFS 2.
Use the ring controller … to select the desired module Use the ring controller … Press the measurement key to select the desired type to confirm the selection After selecting the desired Radio type it is necessary to select the used studio channel in the same way. Please pay attention that you confirm your selection with the measurement key. At least you should switch on your radio trigger modules now! Use the menu key ...
6.2.4 Flash Light Reading – Radio Power and Modeling Light Control Additionally to the radio trigger function of the DIGISKY the power of elinchrom RX and BX series flashes, as well as the broncolor Scoro series S and E can be controlled. The modeling light can be switched also.
Use the measurement key to measure and check the new power settings Use DATA key and ring controller Flash groups All / ST G1 to G4 LP 1 to LP40 + select Use DATA key and ring controller + Modeling light on/off Use DATA and measurement key + Returns to All / ST After measuring and setting all groups you can step through the values of the separate groupes by using the DATA key and ring controller.
7 7.1 Cine Function / Photometry The Retractable Diffuser Head Your DIGISKY is a top quality cine meter. The photometry mode is activated at the same time as the Cine function. Cine Meter / Photometer In order to use the DIGISKY as a cine meter / photometer, the corresponding function has to be activated in Menu – Movie (see description on page 25).
M 7.3 The following setting options are available in the menu: ISO speed From ISO 3 to 32000 EV steps 1/1 – 1/2 – 1/3 Cine speeds From 2 to 1000 Shutter angle From 45 to 315 Photometry metric – british Filter comp. 0.0 +/- up to max. 15.0 Cine – Measurement Press the measurement key to perform measurement. Or: Press and hold the measurement key for continuous measurement. Use the data key to display average, minimum and maximum values for continuous measurement, one after the other.
8 Main Menu This chapter expands upon previous modes and explains the different options, default settings and presets offered by the DIGISKY. 8.1 Overview Description Exposure meter Up to 3 user-presets can be set up and configured. Menu Cam 1 Cam 2 Cam 3 Movie Film Exposure Meter Settings Device Default Settings 8.2 Submenu ISO speed EV steps Radio type Studio channel Filter comp. Menu Reset ISO speed EV steps Cine speeds Shutter angle Photometry Filter comp.
Use the ring controller ... to display values. Use the ring controller ... to select the desired value. Use the measurement key ... to acknowledge. Use the menu key ... to exit the main menu at any time.
8.3 User Settings ! All values which are changed on the DIGISKY are reflected in the measurement results! ! Changed user settings appear in the function display. 8.3.1 User Selection The selected user pre-set appears on the display. One of the following users can be selected: Cam 1, Cam 2, Cam 3 or Movie. 8.3.2 ISO Speed Setting Film Speed The film speed can be selected in steps of 1/3 from ISO 3 to ISO 32000. 8.3.
8.3.4 Radio type (Photo Only) Type Setting Assuming your device is compatible (see technical data or refer to your local dealer), your flash receiver / flash unit can be triggered and controlled directly by the DIGISKY. You can select between: Off / Skyport (Elinchrom) / SkySpeed (Elinchrom) / Strato II (Phottix), RFS 2.1 (Broncolor) 8.3.5 Studio Channel (Photo Only) Channel Setting Up to 40 channels according manufacturer specifications are available.
8.3.9 Photometry (Movie Only) Illuminance / Luminance You may select the readings in Metric (lux and cd/m²) or British – US/GB (fc and fL) display. 8.3.10 Menu Reset – Delete User Settings Only the settings of the currently selected user are reset to the factory setting values whereas the settings of the other users and corresponding meter settings remain the same. 8.4 Meter Settings 8.4.1 LCD Brightness – Display Brightness Setting options: From 50 to 100 in steps of 10 8.4.
8.4.4 Language – Country Settings Setting options (at present): German English If Gossen provides other languages in the future, you will be able to install them by means of a meter update (see also Update on page 33). 8.4.5 Information Information about your DIGISKY is included in this menu, for example serial number, as well as hardware and software version levels. 8.4.
9 Practical Notes Programming DIGISKY to compensate for external influences affecting exposure The DIGISKY provides you with precise exposure data in accordance with DIN 19010. In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with your results, it is possible that one or more external factors may have adversely influenced the final exposure. Some possible factors are: The “Actual” film speed may differ. Your camera’s “actual” shutter speeds may deviate somewhat from the nominal values.
Negative Film Negative film has reasonably broad exposure latitude. Providing there is not more than two steps (EV) between bright and dark areas of a scene, then any exposure value inbetween these two can be used as the exposure setting. The average value can also be used, but it usually suitable for more exacting demands. Denser negatives result in reduced acutance. In the case of negative film, the lowest, but nevertheless still printable, density is important.
10 Technical Data Measurement capabilities Measuring sensor Shortest measuring distance Measuring ranges Processing Repeat Accuracy Film speeds Apertures Measuring value steps Shutter speeds Flash measuring times (sync speeds) Flash calculation for altered measuring times CINE speeds CINE sector angles CINE analog scale Further display values Other display features Analog scale Correction values Illuminance Luminance Display GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH Incident light measurement (flat or
Standby Sleep Mode Country Settings USB Port Flash Triggering Flash Control Power Modeling Light Rechargeable Battery Battery charging times Battery operating time Dimensions Weight with battery Delivery Contents Maximum operating temperature range Storage Temperature Additional Accessories GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH Settable: off and from 30 to 60 s Settable: off and from 60 to 240 s German English USB 2.
11 Interface The DIGISKY has a built-in USB port at the bottom of the housing. The exposure meter can be connected to a PC via this port and, amongst other applications, the battery can be recharged. Meter settings may be made by PC and transferred to the DIGISKY. It will also be possible to download future DIGISKY updates from the Internet to your PC and to transfer them directly to the meter. 11.
13 FCC and IC Declaration FCC & IC (USA) Modifications Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Conditions of Operations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 15.
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