Gossen DIGISKY - Exposure Meter for Flash and Ambient Light

The stylish, intuitive, high performance

DIGISKY is the contemporary rendition of the exposure meter. Technology and features are at their usual high levels and new standards are being set with regard to design and ease of operation. The compact DIGISKY is laid out for use in the studio as well as outdoors, and is equipped with an adjustable diffuser for flat and spherical measurements. It’s capable of incident and reflected light measurements for flash and ambient light, which are displayed in full, 1/2 or 1/3 increments depending on the selected setting.

In the case of flash measurement, this can be triggered manually, via synchronizing cable or wireless with the Broncolor RFS2.1, Elinchrom Skyport / Skyspeed, Phottix Strato II (Strato, Atlas II) and Calumet Pro series compatible radio module. If the Broncolor or Elinchrom flash heads support the function, the power can be adjusted via the exposure meter and the modeling light can be switched.

The DIGISKY masters all common lighting situations for analog and digital photography, as well as for filmmaking, with outstanding precision and time-tested quality.

Ideal Exposure Meter for Photographers

Ambient light measurement can be conducted with either aperture or shutter priority pre-selection. Subject and lighting contrast can be measured as well. The contrast range is displayed in both analog and digital format. Middle, minimum and maximum values for preselected f-stop/shutter speed combinations can be queried by pressing the DATA key, and can be transferred directly to the camera for HDR photography. Flash measurement can be triggered wirelessly by means of a synchronizing cable or via the integrated Broncolor RFS2.1, Elinchrom Skyport/Skyspeed, Phottix Strato II (Strato, Atlas II) and Calumet Pro Series compatible radio module. After measurement has been completed, the f-stop value for the specified synchronizing speed appears at the display along with the most effective flash ratio as a percentage. The ratio of flash to ambient light is influenced when the synchronizing speed is changed and the exposure meter automatically recalculates the f-stop and the percentage of flash illumination. This function is especially interesting for adjusting fill-in flash and for softening ambient light. If the Broncolor or Elinchrom flash heads support the functionality they can have their power adjusted by radio via the exposure meter, eliminating the need of actually going to the flash head or using an additional remote control. Broncolor RFS2.1 and Elinchrom Skyport Universal radio sets or Phottix Strato II (Strato, Atlas II) and Calumet Pro Series wireless trigger kits can be used with other flash manufacturers for convenient DIGISKY triggering and measurement. A detailed reference list is available on the product page in the internet.

Ideal CINE Meter for Filmmakers

Film speed, open aperture angle, photometry settings and a correction factor for filters can be specified in the movie mode. The exposure value appears in an easy to interpret analog scale allowing for immediate detection of even minimal deviation from the desired illuminance, and additionally as a digital value. The large digital display can be switched back and forth between measured aperture and illuminance or luminance. Middle, minimum and maximum values for the f-stop, as well as minimum and maximum photometric values can be queried by pressing the DATA key. The cameraman is thus provided with a clear-cut display of all of the values required for a correctly exposed image.

Perfect Ergonomics

The lightweight, handy DIGISKY is laid out for convenient one-hand operation. It can be easily and intuitively operated with the help of the ring controller and just a few clear-cut keys. The 2.2" color graphic display is highly legible in both light and dark settings and allows for the representation of a clearly arranged menu structure with all information is available at a glance. Settings for three individually selectable camera profiles and a filmmaking profile can be entered in the setup menu, where display brightness, display on-time and device on-time can be changed as well, and the menu language can be set to either German or English. In keeping with the times, power is supplied by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery which is recharged via the USB port using the included power pack. The software can also be updated via the port, assuring that the DIGISKY is fully up to date even after years of use. Thanks to its compact, low-profile design and minimal weight, it can be tucked away into any shirt or pants pocket and is always on the set when needed.

• Ergonomic Design - highly practical one-hand operation, function selection via the diffuser ring, easy, intuitive navigation and menu settings with the ring controller and just a few keys
• Brilliant Display - large TFT color graphic display with excellent legibility even in the dark, clear-cut menu structure and complete information at a glance
• Mulitlingual Operation - menu language can be switched to German or English
• Cine Function for Filmmakers - determination of f-stop for film speeds ranging from 2 to 1000 fps and open aperture angles from 45° to 315°, measurement of illuminance or luminance
• Dynamic Change - amongst various cameras by means of presettings and selection of 3 camera profiles and a filmmaking profile.
• Modern Power Supply - rechargeable lithium-ion battery, charging via USB port and external mains power pack, display of charging status and battery level, approximately 8 hours of continuous operation without shutdown
• Extremely Long Rechargeable Battery Life - can be extended to as long as 4 weeks by reducing display brightness, with automatic display and device shutdown, measured values and settings are retained
• 3 Years Warranty - Voluntary warranty extension to 3 years for the DIGISKY, when this has been marketed for the German market by GOSSEN – does not apply to reimports.
• Comprehensive Metering Methods - incident and reflected light measurement with spherical or flat diffuser and adjustable measured value display in full, 1/2 or 1/3 increments
• Individualized Correction - entry of correction values: EV ± 15 in 1/10 increments
• Flexible Ambient Light Measurement - aperture or shutter priority preselection with exposure value display and additional digital and analog display of measured value deviation from the selected exposure level
• Contrast Range Control - measurement of subject and lighting contrast, display of minimum, maximum and mean values for preselected f-stop/shutter speed combinations
• Comprehensive Flash Measurement - flash exposure measurement (cord/non-cord/radio) with adjustable synchronization speed, display of flash ratio and Broncolor RFS2.1, Elinchrom Skyport/Skyspeed, Phottix Strato II (Strato, Atlas II), Calumet Pro Series compatible radio module
• Convenient Wireless Flash Control - depending on brand and model, assignment of radio frequencies, separate and combined triggering as well as remote controlled flash power and pilot light control
• Always Up to Date - software updates via USB port