Sekonic L-398M Camera Accessories User Manual


 
Note: Standard theatrical cine film speed is 24 fps at 1/50 sec.
This position is indicated by a red line on the scale.
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Note: Some cine cameras possess faster exposure times due to a narrower
rotating shutter angle (angle of light transmitting portion). It is important to
know the accurate film speed versus shutter angle value for your camera
in order to determine proper exposure. Refer to the camera operating
instructions, maker's catalogue, etc. for shutter speed information.
Shutter angle and exposure calculation:
2. Employing Cine Scale
Incident and reflected light
measurements during cine pho-
tography are performed in the
same manner as described pre-
viously. However, since the cine
scale
cine camera film speed, read the
numerals correspond to
aperture scale
indication that
pertains to the employed film speed.
a. Read meter needle
candle indication
b. Transfer this number to the
foot-
dial scale
and set
Rotate dial ring
scale mark
If the High slide is inserted, set
the
mark
c. EV value indicated by EV
mark becomes the correct
exposure value.