Gossen SIXTOMAT F2 - Handbuch (Seite 39)

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Self-Checking routine
The microcomputer performs a self-checking routine as soon as the
battery has been inserted. Every possible display segment appears
on the display during this routine. The duration of the self-checking
routine is approximately 10 seconds, but it can be interrupted by
pressing any button. The factory programmed basic settings are
automatically displayed as soon as the self-checking routine has been completed.
Basic values
ISO: 100/21 ° f: 5.6 COR: 0/ 1.0 EV: 12 t: 1/125 Flash: f 5.6 1/60
Measuring resolution. dEu 1.0
2.2 Incident and reflected light measurement
The features and measuring capabilities provided with the SIXTOMAT F2
are ideally suited for the dedicated amateur and the professional photo-
grapher. Due to its adjustable diffuser dome, the instrument can be used
for all different measuring methods. In center position the incident method
is selected, for reflected light measurement the diffuser dome has to
be shifted to the left or right stop.
Measurement by the incident method is far more accurate and reliable to establish the correct
exposure setting than the calculating of a mean value obtained with the reflected light measurement in
your camera. In the latter case, the reading depends upon the range of contrasts of the subject.