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| − | The '''[[Sekonic]] Auto Leader L-188''' is a hand held light meter. | + | The '''[[Sekonic]] Auto Leader L-188''' is a hand held reflected light exposure meter. This meter has been available for a long time, being marketed for over 25 years from 1979 to 2005. New old stock meters could still be purchased in 2007 but by the end of 2008 most stock has dissipated. |
| − | + | It uses a [[CdS|Cds]] based photo cell that provides low light measurements. It is designed in a light weight slim classic profile that is easy to use. Measurements are accomplished using a match needle system. To do so, set the ASA speed, press the measure button and rotating the dial until both needles line up, read the dial for the correct shutter and aperture combinations. It is powered by SR44 batteries. | |
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| + | ==Specifications== | ||
* Measurement system: reflected light | * Measurement system: reflected light | ||
* Measurement range (ISO 100): EV 3 to 18 | * Measurement range (ISO 100): EV 3 to 18 | ||
* Film speeds: 6 to 12,000 ASA (DIN 9 to 42) | * Film speeds: 6 to 12,000 ASA (DIN 9 to 42) | ||
| − | * | + | * Aperture: f1 to 64 |
* Shutter: 8 to 1/2,000 sec | * Shutter: 8 to 1/2,000 sec | ||
* EV: -2 to 19 | * EV: -2 to 19 | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/flashes_meters/sekonic_l-188/sekonic_l-188.htm Mike Butkus Orphan Camera manuals page] | + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/flashes_meters/sekonic_l-188/sekonic_l-188.htm Sekonic L-188 manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus Orphan Camera manuals page] |
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| SEKONIC AUTO-LEADER L-188 image by Cat Chang (Image rights) |
The Sekonic Auto Leader L-188 is a hand held reflected light exposure meter. This meter has been available for a long time, being marketed for over 25 years from 1979 to 2005. New old stock meters could still be purchased in 2007 but by the end of 2008 most stock has dissipated.
It uses a Cds based photo cell that provides low light measurements. It is designed in a light weight slim classic profile that is easy to use. Measurements are accomplished using a match needle system. To do so, set the ASA speed, press the measure button and rotating the dial until both needles line up, read the dial for the correct shutter and aperture combinations. It is powered by SR44 batteries.
Specifications
- Measurement system: reflected light
- Measurement range (ISO 100): EV 3 to 18
- Film speeds: 6 to 12,000 ASA (DIN 9 to 42)
- Aperture: f1 to 64
- Shutter: 8 to 1/2,000 sec
- EV: -2 to 19
- Power: SR44 1.55v silver oxide
- Weight: 50g (w batt)
