Please read this instruction manual thoroughly, to be able to take advantage of its many features and to obtain the long service life it is designed for. This allows you to use an ac3 zonecontroller on your transmitting minitt1, flextt5, or flextt6 to set your remote flash. I purchased the sekonic rt32n wireless module for my sekonic l 358 flash master light meter to use with my pocket wizard flextt5 and minitt1 remotes. I am aware of the current models of sekonic s meters, and will prob end up buying an l358 soon. Generally speaking, i was very happy with the utility and reliability that this wireless addition provided to my flash meter.
Sekonic rt32n transmitter module for l358 and l758 series. I hope the quick start guide is enough to get me going. Aug 08, 2011 watch this video to understand how to utilize your sekonic l 358 light meter to get accurate exposures in any ambient lighting situation. A similar designed model was also distributed by bowens as the flashmeter iii.
Finally got the sekonic to fs mode but the readout was nuts compared to my gossen 6 guess i was born an analogue boy. There are also frequently asked questions, a product rating and feedback from users to enable you to optimally use your product. To balance flash with outdoor, you have to make readings in two modes. But since you will never use them all at the same time, once you have learned all about it, it is simple and its use will become second nature. I shoot manual and the shutter only priority metering is not really a problem.
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This allows you to use an ac3 zonecontroller on your transmitting minitt1, flextt5, or flextt6 to set your remote flash power levels, and then meter those remote flashes using your compatible sekonic light meter all. Rumor has it that there will be another wireless transmitter that will work with the ac3 and when. The sekonic l208 twin mate is a compact light meter which combines incident and reflected light measurement, and has been carefully designed to provide simple, onehanded operation. Subscribe we use cookies to make sure you get the best experience on our website. The sekonic l358 flash master is an advanced, yet easy to operate, exposure analyzing light meter, that incorporates the latest technology in handheld meters. The manual always says to aim the dome of the meter at the camera. The good news is the repair department fo the camera store told me the bad news for.
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This manual uses the following safety labels for awarning and acaution that you must follow. Flash master l358 measuring instruments pdf manual download. I give sekonic permission to provide me with information about their products and services, and related product and services from sekonics affiliates. To use this wireless transmitter, you must use your flashes in manual mode.