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6.3 M u l t i p lfel a s hc a | c u | a t i o. .n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4
6.4 A v e r a g vea l u e. . . . . . . . . ....................25
7 Taking a measuring outside the
DIPswitchesin the batterycompartment.......8 measuringrange - display range .........26
2 Displaypanel ........9 7 . 1 Takinga measurem. outsidethe meas.range..26
2.1 Thedisplaypanelanditselements................ g 7.2 Takinga measurement
2.2 Displayduration .............10 o u t s i d teh ed i s p l a ryd n g e; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6
2.3 KeyLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. .0. 8 Setting and measuring correction values
3 oferatingetements'.....::.:.........:............ rr and extensionfactors ..........22
3.1 ISO- lSO2;selecting thefilmspeed............ 11 8.1 Settingcorrection values ............27
3.2 Function 9 CINE meter for cinematographers-
3.3 S e t t i nwg heel ..........12 pHoToMETRy ......... .............29
3.4 M e a s u r i nbgu t t o n sM a n d M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
9.1 Preselecting the CinespeedsEl ..................2g
3.5 Measuring headwithopticalviewfinder 1oor 5" 9.2 Takingmeasurements in theCINEfunction .ZS
Flatdiffuser-spherical diffuser..................... 13 9 . 3 S e t t i n g t hseh u t t e r a n g .l .e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$J ..............30
4 This is how the Starliteworks ............... 14 10 Photometry ..............
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lncident andreflected lightmeasuring ..........14 10.1 Selecting thephotometric displayunit ...........31
5 Meas.functions - Ambient tight * .....16 10.2 Meas.
the illumination Lux(lx)
5.1 Aperture priority lTl .......... .......16 o r f o o t c a n d (l e
f c ). . . . . . . . . . ...............31
5.2 Exposure timepriority lI .........17 10.3 Measuring the luminance candelalm2 1cd/m21
5.3 E x p o s u rvea l u eE V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 o r f o o t L a m b e( rf tL ) ......................92
5.4 Contrastmeasuring 10.4 Measuring time^-integral values
in thet and EV functions ............ 18 (lxs,fcs,cds/m',fls) ........... .......32
5.5 Averaging valueAVR 1 1 P r a c t i c a l t i p s. . . . . . . . . . ...............33
i n t h et a n dE Vf u n c t i o n s . . . . . . . . .1. .9. 12 Contrastand
5.6 Selecting theexposure timevalues..............20 optimal exposure .............34
5.7 Takingmeasurements in the zonesystem...21 1 3 T e c h n i c a d l ata ........ ..............32
6 Measuring functions- Ftash tight El ... 23 14 Serial interface ......................99
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 Reflectedlight measuring1"
Reflectedlightmeasuring5o
Retractablediffuser
Incidentlightmeasuring,
flat diffuser

Diffuserring Measuringhead
for settingof with opticalviewfinder
reflected/incident
light measuring

Incidentlightmeasuring,
sphericaldiffuser

ISO button

ISO 2 button

Functionbuttons
Socket for
the flash sync cord

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Opticalviewfinder

Lens cover
Measuringbutton

Settingwheel

Measuringbutton Serialintedace

Eyelet
for connectioncord

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Battery
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YourStarlite is the top devicein the GOSSEN-
productrangeand representsa realall-in-onelight
meter.lt combinesg light meterfor ambientand
flash light,a CINE meterfor cinematographers as
well as a measuringinstrumentfor lightingtechnol-
ogy and photometry.And the clarityof the operat-
ing controlelementsand the digitaldisplayis still
preserved.Functionsused over and abovethe
normalmeteringcan be individuallyintegratedby
the user.
The Starlite can be easilyconvertedinto a com-
pleteCINE meterfor the cinematographer and
theirneeds.
Due to the microprocessor technology,the user
benefitsfrom our knowledgeon lightingtechnology
whichwe havegainedover decadesof experience
in the constructionof light meters.
As a resultof its precisecalibration,the Starlite
providesvery accuratemeasuringresultsand is
easy to operate.
Characterisingof the Starlite:
Splashwaterproof housing
Digitalstop displayin 1/10stop increments
Automaticdisplayillumination
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Shutterspeedsin full or l12time values
SecondISO value
Incidentlightmeasuring
with spherical/flatdiffuser
Reflectedlightmeasuring, optionof 1oor 5o
Flashmeasuring(cord/cordless)
Displayof the ambientlightportion
Flashcalculationwith difierentmeasuringtimes
Flashcalculationfor multipleflashes
Analoguecontrastdisplay
with f/stopsin 1/2 stop increments
Averagingof up to 9 measuringvalues
Storageof settingsand measuringvalues
ConfigurableEV correction
Measuringin accordancewiththe zone system.
Directdisplayof the measuringvalueson the
zone scale
SpecialCINE meter,settablefor shutterangles
otherthanl B0 degrees,conversion
with formulasis not necessary
Funtionalrangeof photometry
Measuringof illuminance
and luminancewith ambientand flash light
Key lock
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 Preparation

1.1 Battery
The Starliteworkswith a 1.5 V AA battery As soon as the self-test is complete, the factory
( A l k a l i n e - m a n g a n eosr ec o r r e s p o n d i n g preset standard settings are activated.
rechargeable battery).
Whenthe batteryis runninglow,the ffi display
appearsin additionto the measuredvaluesas a
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warningto the user. rso2 50/18"
At thisstage,it is advisableto replacethe battery t 5.6 t 11125
as soonas possible. EV 12 Flash f 1i60
When ffi appearson the displayalone, f/s 24
measurements can no longerbe taken.
Replacethe batteryimmediately.
To replacethe battery,open the batterycompart- rxilzrtr_s.El-!EFFX
mentof the Starlite,removethe old batteryand
insertthe new one. Observethe "+" and "-"
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1.2 Self-test ","',',of
Afterthe new batteryhas been inserted,the micro-
Warning!
computerwill carryout a self-test.Here,every
Do not view and do not aim the meter
displaysegmentof the displaypanelappears.
directly at the sun
The self-testtakesabout10 s. lt can, however,
You may not onlydamageyour eye, but also ruin
be interrupted beforeby pressingany button.
the light-sensitive
cell.

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1.3 Selectingthe function groups:
DIP switches in the battery compartment
In additionto the standardfunctions,your Star!ite
featuresa rangeof additionalcharacteristics and
functionswhichcan be selectedusingthe
"DlPswitches"in the batterycompartment. D I P4
DIP 1 SelectionSTILL@ - Photography_ D I P3
C I N Ea n d P H O T O M E T R 4Y? DIP 2
DIP2 SelectionSHUTTERSPEEDS D I P1
( 1 1 1o r 1 1 2 )
DIP 3 SelectionDISPLAYUNITphotometry
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2 Display panel 1 4 A n a l o g u es c a l e
15 Leftdigitaldisplaysfor
2.1 The display panel and its elements f-stop (f)
1 Function Exposurevalue(EV)
A m b i e nlti q h t * Correctionvalues
Flashlightlf I Multipleflashcalculation
2 Measuringhead Average(f) - Numberof measurings
IncidentlightmeasuringEI Zone
Reflectedlightmeasuring[t Readyfor flash (F)
3 Meterfunctions Photometric measuringvalues
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1 1 D i s p l a ys i g n a ls e c o n d s( s ) - m i n u t e s( m ) 16 Right digital display for
1 2 Displaysignalaverage Exposuretime (t)
AVR and M (memory) Extensionfactor- correctionvalue
1 3 Displaysignalphotometry Flashcalculation,numberof flashes
l l l u m i n a n c(el x - f c ) Cine speeds(f/s)
Luminance(cd lm2- f L) 1 7 Z o n es c a l e
Timeintegralvalues 18 Aperturescale
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2.1.1Automatic display illumination
When the lightingconditionsare poor (aboutEV 4
or less),the backgroundlightingof the displayis
switchedon automatically for 10 seconds.
2.2 Display duration
lf the Starlite displaypanel is idle for about 2
minutes,it is switchedoff automatically.
The measuringvaluesand the presetvalues
remainstoredin memory.
By pressinganyoneof the buttons,you can
recallthemeasuringvalue from the memory.
By pressingthe measuringbutton J\?l,
measurementis taken.
The measuringvaluesof the last measurement
a new
remainstoredin the memoryuntila new measure-
ment is taken.
The Starlite has separatememoriesfor
ambientand flashlightmeasuring.
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2.3 Key Lock
It makes sense to activatethe key lock to avoid
switchingon the Starlite by accident.
Activatingthe key lock:press
ISO and lSO2 simultaneously.
OFF, ISO and lSO2 appearfor 3 secondson
the display.Then the instrumentswitchesoff
automatically.
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displayedagainfor 3 seconds.
Deactivatingthe key lock:
pressISO and lSO2simultaneously.
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3 Operating elements

3.1 tSO - rSO2 lf the film speed is changed,the last measuring

Selecting the film speed value is convertedto the new ISO settings.
You can selecttwo differentfilm speedswith the The selectedfilm speed is memorizeduntil it is
ISO and lSO2 buttons. changedin accordancewith the above mentioned
Selectthe film speed by pressingand holding procedure.
"lSO"or "lSO2".ISO or lSO2willflashon the
displaypanel.
Set the desiredISO value usingthe setting tx 1 A @ j F l ar'lYl
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When anotheroperatingfunctionis selected,
the presetfilm speed is retainedin the Starlite
memory.
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The film speedyou have selected,eitherISO or

lSO2,appearsin the top rightcornerof the display
panel(lSO2 as long as the lSO2 buttonis pres-
sed).
When the lSO2 buttonis pressed,the converted
shutterspeed/f-stopvaluesare displayedon the
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3.2 Function { }
With the functionbuttonsyou can selectthe meas-
uringmodesambientlight * or ftash tightlZ .
Keepthe functionbuttonpressedand selectthe
sub-functions time preselectiont, f-numberpre-
selectionf or exposurevalue EV usingthe setting z/t
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wheel. Function (<|l>)
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3.3 Setting wheel

The settingwheel allowsyou to changevalues
and functions.
Presettingfor ambient,flash and ISO
Callingup shutterspeed/f-stopcombinations
aftermeasuring.Multipleflashcalculation
Allocationof zones
Selectionof shutteranglesin the CINE function Button[Vl

3.4 Measuring buttons lVland M Settingwheel

With the measuringbutton M you can triggeroff
a new measurementand deleteall previous ButtonM
measuringvalues.
The measuringbutton M is used for calculating
averagevalues.

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3.5 Measuring head with optical viewfinder
1 oo r 5 o
Reflectedlight measuring5"
Flat diffuser- spherical diffuser
The measuringhead is the opticalcontrolcenter of Reflectedlightmeasuring1"
the Starfite.The 27O"rotatingmeasuringhead
providesthe basis for effectiveworking in practice.

Caution:
Never try to overwind the built-in lock by force.
Sooner or later this will cause the connection
between measuring head and basic meter to
break and will have to be repaired!

The followingmeasuringmodescan be selected

usingthe diffuserring at the measuringhead :
Reflectedlightmeasuring1o,spot measuring
- Reflectedlightmeasuring5.
Incidentlightmeasuring,flat diffuser
Incidentlightmeasuring,sphericaldiffuser
The opticalvieMinderwith measuringanglesof 1" lncidentlightmeasuring,
and 5" for reflectedlight measuringis also located flat diffuser
in the measuringhead. Due to these measuring Ditfuserring
anglesit is possibleto preciselyfocus on even the
smallestspots in the subject. Incidentlight measuring,
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 This is how the Starlite works
4.1 Incident and reflected light measuring
YourStarlite is designedfor the enthusiastic
amateuras well as for professionaluse.
Its rotatingmeasuringhead is the optical"control
center",and the followingmeasuringfunctionscan
be set:
Incidentlightmeasuring,diffuserraised:
sphericalmeasuringcharacteristics
Incidentlightmeasuring,diffuserlowered:
flat measuring characteristics
Reflectedlightmeasuringwith 5" measuring
anglethroughthe viewfinder
Reflectedlightmeasuringwith 1' measuring
anglethroughthe viewfinder
Thus,the metercan be convenientlyused for all
measuringmethodsincludingthe zone system.
4.1.1Incidentlight - SphericaldiffuserQt
Set "diffuserraised"with the diffuserrino at the
measuringhead.The symbot@ appeals on the
display.
Takingmeasurementsusingthe incidentlight
methodin particularcan producesperfectly
exposedshots.With the incidentlight mode,the
Starlitemeasureswith its diffuserthe incidentlight
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from the subjecttowardsthe camera.
This guaranteesthat the tone qualityof the picture
is equivalentto that of the subject.
This is especiallyimportantfor very brightor dark
subjects.Even undervery ditficultphotographing
conditions,as for examplewith subjectswhich
have a lot of contrast,the incidentlightmeasuring
methodis a much more reliableway of producing
well-exposedand professionalpictures.
4.1.2 Incident - Flat diffuser !
The lowered/retracted diffuserhavinga flat
characteristicis suitablefor reproductionsand
for takingmeasurementsfor speciallightingtech-
nologyand photometry.
For this function,the "diffuserlowered"with the
diffuserring at the measuringhead must be set.
The symbol El appearson the display.
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When usingthe incidentlightmode with
the settingilat diffusor! it tne diffusor
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4.1.3Reflectedtight - 1. Cql Spot measuring lf the exposuremeasurementis carriedout in
For this function,the settingring at the base of the accordancewith the reflectedlightmeasuring
diffusermust be set to the "Reflectedliqht- 1" method,it is advantageousto use a grey chirt
symbol.The symbol $l appearson th6 disptay. (18% diffusereflection).Furthermore-, you can
In the viewfinder,the measuredarea corresponds also be giventhe averagevaluesof up to 9 meas-
to the inner,smallercircle. uringvalues.The differentcontrastmeasuring
YourStarlite offersreflectedlightmeasuring valuesare displayedon the analogueaperture
with 1" (spotmeasuring)via the viewfinderin the scale.Subjectcontrastis measuredwith the
measuringhead.When you look throughthe reflecterctlight measuringmethodand displayed
viewfinder,you qan measureusingthe measuring by the Starlite on the analoguescale.
buttonsM and M from the cameratowardsthe
object.This way, even the detailsof a subjectcan 4.1.4 Reflected tight- S. tt
be accuratelymeasuredand analysedthroughthe For this function,the "Reflectedlightmeasurement
viewfinder.Now,only the light reflectedfrom the 5o"must be set with the diffuserring at the
subjectis detected. measuringhead.
When usingthe reflectedlightmode,the measur- The symbol Q appearson the display.
ing valuesalwaysdependon the reflectionof the ln the viewfinder,the measuringarea corresponds
subject! to the outer,wider circle.
As a resultof this, brightsubjectsare reproduced The functionsand notesof chapter4.j .9, page 15
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5 Measuring functions - Ambient light *
Selectwith the left functionbutton { ambient
light * (the last storedmeasuringvalue
appearsin the display).
Keepthe functionbuttonpresseddown and
selectthe correspondingsub-functionusing
the settingwheel.This functionis displayed
in a frame l_1.
Set the desiredvalue usingthe settingwheel
alone.
Note:
When preselectingf-stop,the storedvalues
of the last measurementare displayedin 1/10stop
increments.These are, however,irrelevant,since
a new readinghas to be taken.
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The measuredexposuretime appearson
the rightdigitaldisplay.The f-numberis auto-
maticallyadjustedto the time measuredin
1/10stop increments.Furthermore,the
f-number,which is roundedto 1/2 stop
increments,is displayedas a mark on the
analoguescale.
Othershutterspeed/f-stopcombinations
can be selectedusingthe settingwheel.

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5.2 Exposure time priority El 5.3 Exposure value EV
Press the measuringbutton [\?lto take a Press the button JVIto measure.
measurement. The measuredexposurevalue EV
The measuredf/stopappearson the left digital appearson the left digitaldisplay
display(resolution in 1/10stopincrements) and (resolutionin 1/10 stop increments)and
is markedon the analoguescale,roundedto the f/stopis markedadditionallyon the
1/2 stop increments. analoguescale roundedlo 1/2 stops.
Selectotherpairedf/stop-exposure time values Selectotherpairedf/stop-exposure time values
with the settingwheel. with the settingwheel.
Instead of the full exposure time values,
also 112time values can be set by activating
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5.4 Gontrast measuring
in the t and EV functions
Contrast of the subject lllumination contrast
Reflectedlight measuring with flat or spherical diffuser
through the viewfinder Keepthe measuringbutton[Vlpressedto
Keep the measuringbutton [Vlpressed measurethe differentlightsources.
and focuson the variousareasof the subjectto The first measuringvalue appearson the left
be measured. digitaldisplay.lt is constanlydisplayedas a
The first measuringvalue appearson the left referencevalue(e.9.mainlightsource)during
digitaldisplay.lt is constantlydisplayedas a the courseof the entiremeasuringprocess.
referencevalue (e.9.measurementon a grey The actualmeasuringvalueflasheson the
chart)duringthe courseof the entiremeasuring analoguescale.
process.The actualmeasuringvalue flashes Afteryou releasethe measuringbuttonM,
on the analoguescale. the total illuminationcontrastmeasured
Afterreleasingthe measuringbutton[Vl,the appearson the analoguescale.
measuredsubjectcontrastrangeappearson
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5.5 Averaging value AVR in the t and EV functions
Reflectedlight measuring
through the viewfinder
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The first measurementis to be takenwith the rgr t'@,@,!x[
measuringbuttonM.
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measureup to B furthercontrastspots.
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The singlemeasuringvaluesare displayedon I
the analoguescale(identicalmeasuringvalues
are only displayedonce, but are taken into
consideration when the averageis calculated). Incident light with flat or spherical diffuser
Aftereach measurementwith M , the average Correspondingly, you can determinethe average
of all previousmeasuringvaluesis displayed. value of the illuminationof the variouslightswith
The averageAVR appearson the left digital the above mentionedprocedure.To do this, you
display:for EV withf-numbersin 1/10incre- can measurefor exampleyour main,fill-inand
mentsand flashingon the analoguescale, backgroundlightindividually in the studio.
roundedlo 112stop increments.
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of measurementsM is displayed rg r El @,,*-,
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5.6 Selectingthe exposure time values
In additionto the standardfull time values,also
halftimevalues('l/2TV) can be set at some cam-
eras.Forthis reason,the Starlite can also be set
additionally to halftime values.
Theselectionis made activatingthe DIP 2 switch:
1 / 1f u l l t i m ev a l u e s
Exposuretimes are displayedin 1/1 full time DIP 2
valuesor when usingthe CINEfunction,
in the standardCINE film speeds.
l12halttime values
Exposuretimesare displayedin 1i2 half time
values.With this function,additional
CINEspeedsare displayed.

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 5.7 Taking measurementsin the zone system
Thisfunctionis mainlyused to cope with subject
contrastsin the field of blackand white photo-
graphy.
ln additionto the influenceof illumination,
there
is a furtherpossibilityof optimizingthe contrast
rangeof film and paper.
The zone systemallowsdetailsto be reproduced
in the picturewhich otherwisewould not be visible
and would be lost.A detailedanalysisof this
techniquewould,however,go beyondthe scope
*l of these instructions.
5.7.1The Starlite and the zone system
The Starlite allocatesdifferentbrightnessranges
to predefinedgraduatedzones of grey.
Variationsof these grey tonesfrom the middle
zone determinethe exposurecorrectionand the
changesin the developmentprocess,whichare to
be appliedcorrespondingly.
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Taking measurementsin the zone system
For usingthe zone systemactivatethe switch
DIP 4 in the batterycompartment.
Set the diffusorringat the mesuringheadto the
,,reflected light- 1"".
Keepthe leftfunctionbutton{ pressedand select
the sub{unctionZONE usingthe settingwheel.
Usingthe viewfinder,focus on the darkestspot
of the subject,whichshouldstillbe shown up in
the negative.
Pressthe measuringbuttonfil. The meas.value
willthen be automaticallyallocatedto zone V.
Usingthe settingwheel,placethe measuring
value in the zone wherethe darkestvalue
shouldbe, e.g.zone lll.
Now you can measureup to 8 furtherspots in
the subjectusingthe measuringbutton M -
the most importantbrightestspot,whichshould
stillshow detailin the negative,must be
included.
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ton M the followingdata are storedand displayed: the incidentlightmode (flator sphericaldiffuser),
the symbolZONE and the last measuredvalue vou are remindedby the flashingdiffusorsymbol
are displayedon the left @ tnat you have to set the diffuserringto 1" spot
metering.
the numberof measurementsmade are
Note down the subjectcontrastfor the film
displayedon the right (4 measurementsin the
developmentand adjustthe developmenttime in
example)
accordancewith the contrastrange.
on the zone scalethe currentlymeasured
valuesare indicated(identicalvaluesonly
once)and the averageof the brightestand
the darkestspot as a flashingdot
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When the measuringprocessis completedand
you then switchover to the function,,ambientlight"
* and the desiredmeasuringfunction,the value W! I-ff
measuredin the zone V is displayedas shutter i il
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Now,you can select further shutter speed/f-stop t
combinationsusingthe settingwheel. i
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 6 Measuring functions- Flash light [l
In essence,flash measuringcan be carriedout Triggerflash
in all diffusersettings(incidentor reflectedlight When usinga sync cord,the flash is triggered
measuringmodes).Furthermore,flashescan be and measuredautomaticallywhen pressinglVl.
measuredwith or withouta sync cord (cord/non- The measuredf-number(sum of flash lightand
cord).lf a sync cord is used,the flash is automati- ambientlight)appearsboth in the left digital
callytrioqeredand measuredwith the measuring display(resolution1/10stops)and as a flashing
buttonM. indicatorin the analoguescale roundedto the
nearest1/2 f-number.
6.1 Flash tight measuring [l In additionto this,the f-stopfor the shareof the
Selectthe function > lzl usingthe right ambientlightis displayedon the analogue
functionbutton(the last storedmeasuring scale,not flashing.
valueappears).
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for changed measuring times
lf the measurementshowsthat the ambientlight
part in relationto the flash lightpart does not
correspondto your wishesin the overalllighting,
the Starlite calculateson the basisof the meas-
urementtakenthe influenceof alteredmeasuring
times.
Othermeasuringtimes can be set directlyusing
the settingwheelwithouttakinganothermeasure-
ment.The calculationof the new resultappears
directlyon the disPlaY.
Note:
In the event of altered measurlng times, you
must ensure that the flash light duration is not
longer than the preselected measuring time.
lf this is the case, a new measurement must be
taken.
6.3 Multiple flash calculation
Occasionally, the lightoutputfrom a singleflash
may not be sufficientto enableyou to work at the
aperturedesired.In that case,you can preselect
the desiredf-stop.Keep the rightfunctionbutton
) depressedand selectwiththe settingwheelthe
sub-functionlTl. Releasethe functionbuttonand
selectthe desiredf-stoP.
The Starlite calculateson the basisof the
measurementalreadytakenthe numberof flashes
requiredfor the desiredf-stop.The digitaldisplay
of the time disappearsand the numberof flashes
requiredis indicated,(e.9. F4 = 4 flashes)
The Starlitewill calculateup to a max. of 9 flash
sequences.
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buttonM
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measurementsM taken is indicated(in the
Measure"upto a further8 flashesusingthe example4 measurements).
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 Taking a measuring outside the measuring range - display range

7.1 Taking a measurement 7.2 Taking a measurement

outside the measuring range
Thereis no usablemeasuringresultoutsidethe
measuringrangeof the Starlite'
- .lf it is too dark or too brightduringthe measure-
ment,Err (= Error)appearsin the left digital
display.
outside the disPlaYrange
lf the symboluu oder nn appearsin the rightor left
digitaldisplay,the measurementhas been taken
but the resultis outsidethe displayrange.
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f Setting and measuring correction values
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8.1 Setting correction values Example:

By simultaneously pressingboth function
pqllons({ and }) you reachthe function
EE-correctionvalues.
The last validcorrectionvalue appearsin the
display.
The desiredcorrectionvalue can be enteredor
alteredusingthe settingwheel.
The extensionfactoris shown in the rightdigital
display,and the correctionvalue is indicatedin
stops.Inputin 1/10EV (smalldigits) in the rangeof
+9.9 exposurevalue stop increments.
For correctionvalueswhichextendthe exposurea
"-" appearsin front of the number.
-3.1 stopscorrespondto the extensionfactor8.6.
For correctionswhich shortenthe exposure,only
the left displayappearsas EV differencein stop
increments.By pressingone of the functionbut-
tons ({ or })the correction valueis storedin the
memoryof the Starlite.The symbol EE appears
in the display.
The correctionvalue is automatically
taken into
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the photometry).
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Correctionvaluescan also be measureddirectly. In the functionEE correction values(chapter8.1,
An evenlyilluminatedsurfaceand constantlight page 27) you have two possibilitiesof deleting
levelare required. pre-programmed correctionvalues:
Use the Starlite in the reflectedlight mode at by manuallyresettingusingthe settingwheelto
1 oo r 5 o . EV 0 and extensionfactor 1.0 or
ln the functionEE, a referencemeasurement by pressingthe measuringbuttonM
can be takenby pressingthe measuringbutton[Vl. (displayrF - -)
DesignationrF - - in the digitaldisplay. quit the correctionvaluefunctionusingthe
Then, hold the filterin front of the viewfinderand functionbutton({ or >1
pressthe measuringbutton M . Correctionvalue is deleted.
The light reducingeffectwill be indicatedautoma- Symbol EE nas disappearedfrom the display.
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9 CINE meter for cinematographers - PHOTOMETRY
By actuatingthe DIP 1 switch,the Starlite can be
convertedelsily and quicklyinto a fully functional
CINE meter.At the same time switchon the
functionphotometry.
CINE meter 4?
9.2 Taking me-asurementsin the CINE
tuncti'on 4?
Takea measurementby pressingthe
measuringbuttonM
The measuredf-stopappearsboth in the left
Selectreflectedlightor incidentlightmode at digitaldisplay(resolution1/10stop increments)
the measuringhead. and as an indicatorin the analogueaperture
Usingthe leftbutton,pressfunction{ ambient scale roundedto the nearest1/2 f-stop.
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9.3 Setting the shutter angle
The shutteranglein the Starlite is presetat the
factoryto 180".
lf you are workingwith other angleswhichvary
from the shutterangle 180', you can enterthese
directly.
Therefore,no need for lengthycalculation'
Simultaneously pressboth functionbuttons
({ and }).
The currentangle appearsin the rightdisplay.
Set the requiredangle in 5' stop increments
usingthe settingwheel.
By pressinga functionbutton({ or }) you
move back into the measuringfunction.
The selectedangle is shown in the display
with the symbol EE.
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influenceon all measuringfunctionsin the CINE
function;correctedmeasuringvaluesare shown
directlyin the disPlaY.
These angle correction values do not influence
the measuring results in the photometry func-
tion. Unlike in the photo functions, correction
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 10 Photometry

10.1 Selecting the photometric display unit 10.2 Measuringthe illumination

Use the DIP 1 switchto changeover to the Lux (lx) or footcandte (fc)
functionsCINE/Photometry. With the Dlp 3 switch, Set the measuringhead to incidentlight
you can selecteitherthe standardizedmeasuring measuring- flat diffusor.
unitsor specialones used in certainEnglish When settingthe diffusorat the measuring
speakingcountries. head to spherical,an error indicationwill
lx, cdlm2:the photometricincidentmeasure- appear(ftashingEl).
ment valuesare displayedin the standardised Aim the measuringhead in the direction
units(lx, lxs, cd/m2,cds/m2). of the illuminationsource.
fc, FL: the photometricincidentmeasurement Takea measurmentusingthe measuring
valuesare displayedin Anglicanmeasuring b u t t o nM .
units(fc, fcs, fL, fls). This meansthe valuel
do not have to be converted.
Pressand hold the leftfunctionbutton { tg 1 e
and selectthe sub-functionsilluminationor
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10.3 Measurinq the luminance candela I m2
(cd/m2) or-footLambert (f L)
Set the measuringhead to reflectedlight
measuring-1' tt or 5" (!. The luminance
functionis set and shown in the display.
Focuson the subjectto be measuredvia the
viewfinder
Takea measurementusingthe measuring
button [Vl
The selecteddisplayunit and measured
luminanceare displayed.
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(lxs, fcs, cds/m', fls)
Set measuringhead to reflectedlight
or incidentlightmeasuring.
The correspondingdisplayunit is set
and shown in the display.
Set with the rightfunctionbutton ) the
functionnasfrtightlZl.
Pre-selectthe desiredmeasuringtime using
the settingwheel;this can be foundon the right
hand side of the displaypanel.Activatedhalf
time stop incrementsare also displayed.
Startflash measuringusingthe measuringbut-
ton M - cord/noncord(chapter6.1, page 23). t

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1 second,is shown in the pre-selecteddisplay
unit.
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11 Practical tips
Pre-programminginfluence values
The Starlite determinespreciseexposuredata in
accordance with DIN 19010.Shouldyou not be
satisfiedwith your results,rememberthat thereare
independentfactorswhich can affectthe success
of your shot:
For example:
The "true"speedof your film can differfrom
that which is statedon the packaging.
The "true"shutterspeedsof your cameracan
be differentfrom the speedsgiven.
The "true"apefturesof your cameracan differ
from those stated.
Differencescan occurin the developmentof
your film and the pictures.
In addition,there are purelysubjectiveaspects
and the questionof personaltaste in the evalua-
tion of finishedpictures.
However,you can set your Starlite to the particu-
lar featuresof your camera,the brandof film,your
developingmethodand your subjectiveevaluation.
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We recommendthe followingmethods:
Takethe reflectedlightand incidentlightmeasure-
mentsof severalnormalsubjects(greychartand
color chartsare extremelysuitablefor this) and
make a seriesof exposuresusingvaluesgiven by
your Starlite for each of these on your film. The
first shot is exposedwith the exposuredata shown
by the Starlite. For the subsequentshots,these
exposuredata are reducedand increasedup to
one f-numberdependingon the rasterof the lens.
The lightingconditionsmay not changeduring
these exposures.
Fromthe developedpicturesyou choosethe
optimalshots,basedon your own personaltaste,
and comparethe data thereofwith the measure-
ments.lf its turns out that you prefershotsthat
were made with an alteredvalue,you can
programmethis value into your Starlite via the
functioncorrectionvalue (chapter8.1, page 27).
12 Contrast and oPtimal exPosure
The basicrulesfor optimalexposureare that the
brightestareason the color reversalfilm (slide)or
the darkestareason the negativemust be suffi-
cientlydefined.Personaltasteand intentionsin
terms of artisticform can of coursemake these
rulesnull and void. For this reason,only general
recommendations on optionalexposurecan be
made.
ln comparisonto the humaneye, film and paper
materialcan only processa smalldegreeof con-
trast- it is importantthat this fact be kept in mind'
With the Starlite you can determineillumination
contrastby way of the incidentlight measuring
methodand subjectcontrastusingthe reflected
lightmeasuringmethod.In both casesthe ana-
loguedisPlaYshowsthe contrast'
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The proper exposurefor your subjectcan not be
achievedif you measurethe brightestand darkest
areas.These shouldbe eithera mediumgrey in
the subjector shouldform the averagevalue from
the measurementresultsof the brightestand
darkestareas.The Starlitecalculatesthe average
lf you discoverthat the
valuefor you automatically.
subjectcontrastis greaterthan can be processed
by your film,you can brightenup the shade,for
examplewith an umbrellaor usinga flash,which
will reducethe subjectcontrast.When considering
the subjectcontrastfrom an averagevalue,the
followingrulesof thumb aPPIY:
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 Negativefilm
lf the differencebetweenimportantbrightand dark
areasdoes not exceedtwo stops (EV) between
importantbrightand dark areas are not exceeded,
eachvalue in betweenthesevaluescould be used
as the settingvalue;for greaterdemandsthe
averagevalue is more suitable.In most cases,
you will achievea reasonableshot. Ratherdense
negativesproducepoorerdefinedcontours.
For negatives,the smallestdensitythat can copy
is important- thus,you shoulduse more exposure
ratherthan too little.
Golor reversal film
In comparisonto a negativefilm, a color reversal
film can deal with greatersubjectcontrast,but
offersfar less scopefor usableexposure.
Measuringthe subjectcontrastis the basisfor the
decisionas to whetherthe subjectcan be repro-
duced realistically.Unlessthe subjectrequires
somethingelse,we recommendthat the exposure
shouldbe basedon the highlights.
For color reversalfilms,the brightareasthat are
crucialfor the shot are important.Bearthis in
mind,and use somewhatshorterratherthan
longerexposure.This producesmore brilliantand
richercolors.
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Night atmosphere
lf you wish to realistically
capturethe nightatmos-
pherewith a lot of dark and littledetail,you must
use lessexposurethan your Starlitedisplays.This
will preventyour photobeingsimilarto a daytime
shot. However,the Schwarzschildeffectoften has
the same effectas less exposure.
There are no set rulesfor this. In orderto obtain
experience,take your first shotswith unaltered
valuesthat are given by the Starlite.
Schwarzschild effect
Shotswith littlelight requireparticularlylong
exposuretimes. For all brandsof film, what is
knownas the Schwarzschildeffectoccurshere:
The measuredtimes must be increasedfor the
shotto avoidunder-exposure. Varioustypesof film
show the effectto differentdegrees.
This is why it is not taken into accountin the
Starlite.In general,this effectdoes not occurfor
exposuresbelow1/10s.
Sometypes of colorfilm come with specialinfor-
mationor noteswith instructionsfor shotswith
longexposuretimes.But the most up-to-dateinfor-
mationcan alwaysbe directlyobtainedfrom the
film manufacturer. The Schwarzschildeffectcan
also leadto color alterations,which can then be
recitfiedwith a colorcorrection.
ln snow
For snow-coveredlandscape,the reflectedlight
measuringmethodwill produceinsufficientexpo-
sure. Due to the particularlyhigh degreeof reflec-
tion of snow,importantareas of the subjectwould
be under-exposed.
For measurementadjustment,use 1 to 1.5 EV
higher.
But the bettersolutionis of courseto use the
incidentlightmeasuringmethod,which produces
preciselythe rightmeasurementresult.lf you wish
to achieveparticulareffects,such as subtleshade
nuancesin the snow,reduceyour exposureby
approximately1/2 stop.
With the Starlite you can obtainthe preciseand
suitableexposuredata for every photographic
subject.Bear in mindthat the film materialmay not
be able to cope with extraordinarilystrongsubject
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 13 Technical data
Measuringcapabilities Measuringrange,at flash light (for ISO 100/21')
Incidentlightmeasuring Incident f/1.0 to t/128
(optionof flat or sphericaldiffusor) Reflected1' f/2.8Io tl128
Reflectedlightmeasuring, Reflected5' tl1.4 to t1128
(measuringangle l oor5, viewingfield ca. 12") Measuedvalue processing
Analogueand digitaldisplay digital
Contrastmeasuring Repeatability
. Averagevaluecalculation t1 digit(= 0.1 EV)
(fromup to 9 measuringvalues)
Flashlight measuring(Cord/Noncord)
It Displayof ambientlightportion Film speeds
Multipleflashcalculation
ISO 3/6'to ISO 8000/40"(in 1/3 steps)
Zone system
CINE Meter(presetshutterangle 180", Apertures
other anglesadjustablein 5' steps)
t/0.5 to f/128
Photometry (illumination, luminance,
flashpowerand luminance) Shutterspeeds
Lightsensor Standardspeeds:1/8000s to 60 min
adjustableadditional ly:
2 Sbc silicon photo diodes, color-corrected
s: 1/6000,1/3000,1/1500,1n50,1/350,
Shortestmeasurementdistance 1/180, 1lg0, 1 145,1/20,1 110,1/6, 1/3,
approx.100 cm 1 / 0 , 7 ,1 . 5 ,3 , 6 , 1 0 ,2 0 .4 5
Measuringrangeof ambientlight(at ISO 100/21.) m : 1 . 5 ,3 , 6 , 1 0 , 2 0 , 4 5
Incident EV -2.5 to +18 Flashmeasuringtimes (syncspeeds)
Reflected1" E V 2 . 0t o + 1 8 1 s t o 1 / 1 0 0 0s
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