User manual KONICA MINOLTA AUTO METER IVF

[. . . ] With the latitude display function, the Flash Meter VI can simultaneously display the results of both incident light measurement and spot light measurement. It provides a clear and simple graphical decision process for determining the exposure suited to the nature of the photograph. With the analyze scale, you can determine the proportion of flash light and ambient light in a single flash light measurement. The Flash Meter VI provides a memory function capable of storing up to 10 measured values; an averaging function that calculates an average exposure from stored measurement data; and a brightness difference function that displays deviation from the standard exposure. [. . . ] button to When the flash fires, the meter takes a single measurement and displays the measured value on the digital display. The proportion of flash light illuminating the composition is shown on the analyze scale. If no flash is connected to the sync terminal, or if the flash does not fire normally because it is not fully charged, the meter cannot take a flash light measurement. Before starting measurement, make sure that the flash is connected to the sync terminal and the flash has been fully charged. The f-number corresponding to the shutter speed set in step 4 is displayed on the digital readout as well as on the analog scale with a pointer ( ). The proportion of flash light illuminating the composition is shown on the analyze scale. Example: The display shows a reading of F8. 0 + 0. 9 stops, and the proportion of ambient light to flash light is about 1:1. E28 E29 Basic Operation Basic Operation When measuring flash light using a sync cord (CORD mode), the flash may fail to fire (e. g. In this case, take a reading without sync firing the flash (NON CORD mode). If the f-number reading is outside the meter's display range, "FNo. " blinks and the display shows either "­ O ­ " (over-range error) or "­ U ­" (under-range error). At the same time, the over-range/under-range error indicator ( or ) appears on the analog scale. If the f-number reading exceeds or falls below the meter's measuring range, the display shows "E. o. " (over-range error) or "E. u. " (under-range error). E30 E31 Basic Operation Basic Operation 2. Without a sync cord (Incident light measurement) Insert a battery (p. 12) 1 Prepare the meter to start taking readings. display 2 Set the modeusing theto NON CORD MODE button. Changing the measuring mode retains the memory data but clears previous measurement data. The proportions of ambient light and flash light can also be adjusted by changing the intensity of the flash light. The intensity of flash light can be controlled either by varying the distance between the subject and the flash, or by changing the power (light output) of the flash. When you are controlling flash light intensity, you must take a new reading each time one of these two factors is changed. E36 E37 Special Functions Here we explain how to use the special functions of the MINOLTA FLASH METER VI. Special Functions Latitude display function Generally, with a color slide film, the film latitude range that ensures linearity of exposure and density is about 5 to 6 EV. The analog scale L of the Flash Meter VI can display the standard exposure and the latitude range based on the standard exposure. By comparing the readings on the analog scales, you can check graphically whether the exposures of highlights and shadowed areas determined by spot measurement are within the latitude range. The meter's initial latitude setting is +2. 3 EV to -2. 7 EV, relative to the standard exposure. The LATITUDE display function is related to the S/A/H (shadow/average/highlight) exposure calculation function (p. The following provide a thorough description of these functions. measurement. 1 Take athe LATITUDE Press button. measuring 2 Press thetake a button to measurement of the desired measuring area. While the measuring button is held down, the meter continuously takes measurements and displays the exposure difference between the measured value and the standard exposure described in Step 1. When the measuring button is released, the standard exposure is displayed. See the description of the "Brightness difference function" on p. [. . . ] 3) Never attempt to disassemble the meter if it becomes damaged or faulty. Please contact a Minolta Service Facility. With this diffuser attached, the Flash Meter VI can be used to measure lighting contrast (ratio of brightness) and exposure for flat subjects. This is a 5-meter long cord that connects together the Flash Meter VI, flash unit and camera's sync terminal. Using this cord, you can take flash exposure readings by simply releasing the shutter, without changing any connections. 2. Storage 1) The meter should not be stored in areas where it may be subject to temperatures higher than 55°C (131°F) or lower than -20°C (-4°F), or in areas subject to high humidity. [. . . ]