Starlite 2 Operating Instructions - 15390
1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4 4.1 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Preparation………………………………………. Battery……………………………………………… Self-test……………………………………………. Selecting the function groups: DIP switches in the battery compartment………. Display panel The display panel and its elements……………... Display duration……………………………………. Key Lock……………………………………………. Operating elements ISO1 - IS02; selecting the film speed…………… Menu………………………………………………... Setting wheel……………………………………….
Dome ring for setting of reflected/incident light measuring Reflected light measuring 1° Reflected light measuring 5° Incident light measuring, flat dome Retractable dome Measuring head with optical viewfinder Incident light measuring, spherical dome Display panel Description on page 9 Menu buttons ISO1 button ISO2 button Socket for the flash sync cord Gossen Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH 3
Optical viewfinder Measuring button M Setting wheel Measuring button AVR Serviceinterface Eyelet for connection cord 4 Gossen Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH
Serial number DIP Switches Battery Battery compartment cover Gossen Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH 5
Your STARLITE 2 is the top device in the GOSSEN product range and represents a real all-in-one light meter. It combines a light meter for ambient and flash light, a CINE meter for cinematographers as well as a measuring Instrument for lighting technology and photometry. And the clarity of the operating control elements and the digital display is still preserved. Functions used over and above the normal metering can be individually integrated by the user.
1 Preparation 1.1 Battery The STARLITE 2 works with a 1.5 V AA battery (Alkaline-manganese. When the battery is running low, the BAT display appears in addition to the measured values as a warning to the user. At this stage, it is advisable to replace the battery as soon as possible. When BAT appears on the display alone, measurements can no longer be taken. Replace the battery immediately.
1.3 Selecting the function groups: DIP switches in the battery compartment In addition to the standard functions, your STARLITE 2 features a range of additional characteristics and functions which can be selected using the "DIP switches" in the battery compartment.
2 Display panel 2.1 The display panel and ist elements 1 Menu - Ambient light - Flash light Measuring head - Incident light measuring - Reflected light measuring Meter functions - Photography - Cine / Photometry Film speed ISO1 - ISO2 Digital display of the film speed Display signal f - EV Display signal Zone Display signal – Function correction value Display signal t – f/s Battery check warning signal Display signal second (s) – minutes (m) Display signal AVR u.
2.1.1 Automatic display illumination 2.3. Key Lock When the lighting conditions are poor (about EV 4 or less), the background lighting of the display is switched on automatically for 10 seconds. lt makes sense to activate the key lock to avoid switching on the STARLITE 2 by accident. - Activating the key lock: press ISO1 and IS02 simultaneously. OFF, ISO and IS02 appear for 3 seconds on the display. Then the instrument switches off automatically. 2.
3 Operating elements 3.1 ISO - IS02 Selecting the film speed You can select two different film speeds with the ISO1 and IS02 buttons. - Select the film speed by pressing and holding "ISO1" or "IS02". ISO or IS02 will flash on the display panel. - Set the desired ISO value using the setting wheel. When another operating function is selected, the preset film speed is retained in the STARLITE 2 memory.
3.2 Menu With the function buttons you can select the measuring modes ambient light or flash light an. Keep the menu button pressed and select the subfunctions time preselection t, f-number preselection f or exposure value EV using the setting wheel. 3.3 Setting wheel The setting wheel allows you to change values and functions. - Presetting for ambient, flash and ISO - Calling up shutter speed/f-stop combinations after measuring.
3.5 Measuring head with optical viewfinder 1°or5° Flat dome- spherical dome Reflected light measuring 5° Reflected light measuring 1° The measuring head is the optical control center of the STARLITE 2. The 270° rotating measuring head provides the basis for effective working in practice. Caution: Never try to overwind the built-in lock by force.
4. Incident and reflected light measuring Your STARLITE 2 is designed for the enthusiastic amateur as well as for professional use.
4.1.3 Reflected light – 1° Spot measuring For this function, the setting ring at the base of the dome must be set to the "Reflected light - 1° Symbol. The symbol appears on the display. In the viewfinder, the measured area corresponds to the inner, smaller circle. Your STARLITE 2 offers reflected light measuring with 1°(spot measuring) via the viewfinder in the measuring head. When you look through the viewfinder, you can measure using the measuring buttons M and AVR from the camera towards the object.
Measuring functions – Ambient light 5 - Select with the left menu button ambient light (the last stored measuring value appears in the display). - Keep the function button pressed down and select the corresponding sub-function using the setting wheel. This function is displayed in a frame . - Set the desired value using the setting wheel alone. 5.1 Note: When preselecting f-stop, the stored values of the last measurement are displayed in 1/10 stop increments.
5.2 Exposure time priority - Press the measuring button M to take a measurement. - The measured f/stop appears on the left digital display (resolution in 1/10 stop increments) and is marked an the analogue scale, rounded to 1/2 stop increments. - Select other paired f/stop-exposure time values with the setting wheel. 5.3 Exposure value - Press the button M to measure.
5.4 Contrast measuring in the t and EV functions Contrast of the subject reflected light measuring through the viewfinder - Keep the measuring button M pressed and focus on the various areas of the subject to be measured. - The first measuring value appears on the left digital display. It is constantly displayed as a reference value (e.g. measurement on a grey chart) during the course of the entire measuring process. The actual measuring value flashes on the analogue scale.
5.5 Averaging value AVR in the t and EV functions Reflected light measuring through the viewfinder - The first measurement is to be taken with the measuring button M. - With the average measuring button AVR you can measure up to 8 further contrast spots. The single measuring values are displayed on the analogue scale (identical measuring values are only displayed once, but are taken into consideration when the averaqe is calculated).
5.6 Selecting the exposure time values In addition to the standard full time values, also half time values (1/2 TV) can be set at some cameras. For this reason, the STARLITE 2 can also be set additionally to half time values. The selection is made activating the DIP 2 switch: - 1/1 full time values Exposure times are displayed in 1/1 full time values or when using the CINE function, in the standard CINE film speeds. - 1/2 half time values Exposure times are displayed in 1/2 half time values.
5.7 Taking measurements in the zone system This function is mainly used to cope with subject contrasts. In addition to the influence of Illumination, there is a further possibility of optimizing the contrast range in the workflow. The zone system allows details to be reproduced in the picture which otherwise would not be visible and would be lost. A detailed analysis of this technique would, however, go beyond the scope of these instructions. 5.7.
After each measurement using the measuring button AVR the following data are stored and displayed: - the symbol ZONE and the last measured value are displayed on the left - the number of measurements made are displayed on the right (4 measurements in the example) - on the zone scale the currently measured values are indicated (identical values only once) and the average of the brightest and the darkest spot as a flashing dot When the measuring process is completed and you then switch over to the “ambient li
6 Measuring functions- Flash light In essence, flash measuring can be carried out in all diffuser settings (incident or reflected light measuring modes). Furthermore, flashes can be measured with or without a sync cord (cord/noncord). If a sync cord is used, the flash is automatically triggered and measured with the measuring button M. 6.1 Flash light measuring - Select the menu using the right menu button (the last stored measuring value appears). - The function is displayed with .
6.2 Flash calculation for changed measuring times If the measurement shows that the ambient light part in relation to the flash light part does not correspond to your wishes in the overall lighting, the STARLITE 2 calculates on the basis of the measurement taken the influence of altered measuring times. Other measuring times can be set directly using the setting wheel without taking another measurement. The calculation of the new result appears directly on the display.
6.4 Average value - Take first measurement using measuring button M - Messure up to a further 8 flashes using the average value measuring button AVR . The individual measurements are shown an the analogue scale (identical values are only displayed once, but are taken into account in the calculation of the average value). After each measurement with AVR , the average value of all previous measurements is always displayed.
7 Taking a measuring outside the measuring range - display range 7.1 Taking a measurement outside the measuring range - There is no usable measuring result outside the measuring range of the STARLITE 2. - If it is too dark or too bright during the measurement, Err (= Error) appears in the left digital display. 26 7.
8 Setting and measuring correction values and extension factors 8.1 Setting correction values - By simultaneously pressing both menu buttons and you reach the function - correction values. - The last valid correction value appears in the display. - The desired correction value can be entered or altered using the setting wheel. The extension factor is shown in the right digital display, and the correction value is indicated in stops. Input in 1/10 EV (small digits) in the range of ±9.
8.1.1 Measuring correction values 8.1.2 Deleting correction values Correction values can also be measured directly. An evenly illuminated surface and constant light level are required. Use the STARLITE 2 in the reflected light mode at 1 ° or 5°. In the function , a reference measurement can be taken by pressing the measuring button M. Designation rF - - in the digital display. Then, hold the filter in front of the viewfinder and press the measuring button AVR.
9 CINE meter for cinematographers - PHOTOMETRY 9.2 Taking measurements in the CINE function By actuating the DIP 1 switch, the STARLITE 2 can be converted easily and quickly into a fully functional CINE meter. At the same time switch on the function photometry. CINE metere - Select reflected light or incident light mode at the measuring head.
9.3 Setting the shutter angle The shutter angle in the STARLITE 2 is preset at the factory to 180°. If you are working with other angles which vary from the shutter angle 180°, you can enter these directly. Therefore, no need for lengthy calculation. - Simultaneously press both menu buttons ( and ). The current angle appears in the right display. - Set the required angle in 5° stop increments using the setting wheel. - By pressing a menu button ( or ) you move back into the measuring function.
10 Photometry 10.1 Selecting the photometric display unit Use the DIP1 switch to change over to the functions CINE/Photometry. With the DIP 3 switch, you can select either the standardized measuring units or special ones used in certain English speaking countries. - Ix, cd/m2: the photometric incident measurement values are displayed in the standardised units (Ix, Ixs, cd/m2, cds/m2). - fc, fl: the photometric incident measurement values are displayed in Anglican measuring units (fc, fcs, fL, fLs).
10.3 Measuring the luminance candela / m2 (cd/m2) or footLambert (fL) 10.4 Measuring time-integral values (Ixs, fcs, cds/m2, fLs) - Set the measuring head to reflected light measuring 1° or 5° . The luminance function is set and shown in the display. - Focus on the subject to be measured via the viewfinder - Take a measurement using the measuring button M The selected display unit and measured luminance are displayed. - Set measuring head to reflected light or incident light measuring.
11 Practical Tips Programming Influencing Quantities Your STARLITE 2 ascertains precise exposure data in accordance with DIN 19010. In the event that you’re not satisfied with the results, keep in mind that there are related influencing quantities which may effect how well your image recordings turn out, for example: “Actual” film speed may differ. Your camera’s “actual” shutter speeds may deviate somewhat from the nominal values.
Contrast and Ideal Exposure The basic rules for ideal exposure specify that the brightest and darkest parts of the image must show adequate detail. Personal taste and creative artistic intent may, of course, render these rules null and void. Thus only general recommendations can be provided regarding the subject of ideal exposure. It’s important to consider the fact that the final product (photo, print etc.) is only capable of processing a small contrast range in comparison with the human eye.
Nighttime Atmosphere If you want to accurately capture a nighttime atmosphere with a lot of darkness and very little detail, it’s best to use less exposure time than indicated by your STARLITE 2, in order to assure that the image doesn’t look like a daytime recording. There are no fixed rules in this case. In order to gain experience, start with image recordings for which you can use the values displayed at the STARLITE 2 without changing them.
Definitions According to Ansel Adams Shadow zones I Nearly black: blackening without detail, noticeable differences to zone 0 II Gray-black: insinuated detail, very dark shadows, black clothing, black textiles, dark pine forest in shadows III Very dark gray: shadows with detail, forest in sunlight, moist earth Bright zones VII Very light gray, very light skin colors, bright textiles, snow with light from the side VIII White with detail, brightest parts of the motif which still show detail, snow with detail
12 Technical data Measuring capabilities Incident light measuring (option of flat or spherical dome) Reflected light measuring, (measuring angle 1°or 5°, viewing field ca.
CINE speeds Standard values: 8,12,16,18, 24, 25, 30, 32, 50, 64 adjustable additionally: 2, 3, 4, 6, 36, 40, 48, 60, 72, 96, 120, 128, 150, 200, 240, 255, 300, 360 Other measuring ranges and display values in Ix, fc, cd/m², fL, lxs, fcs, cds/m², fLs Other displays Meas. function, range over and range under (for measuring and display), battery check Analogue scale f/1.0 to f/128, zone 0 to X Correction values/extension factors EV -9.9 to +9.9 / EF 1.0 to 955 Key lock Battery 1.
13 Service Interface The STARLITE 2 has a built-in serial port on the outside of the housing. The devices are calibrated at the factory via this interface. 14 Service No special maintenance is required, if the STARLITE 2 is handled correctly. Keep the outside surface clean. Use a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleansers, abrasives or solvents.
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