User manual MINOLTA FLASH METER IV PART 2

[. . . ] 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. For spot measurement, both shadow-based and highlight-based exposure calculation functions are provided. [. . . ] 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. 9 stops, and the proportion of ambient light to flash light is about 1:1. When measuring flash light using a sync cord (CORD mode), the flash may fail to fire (e. 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. If the f-number reading exceeds or falls below the meter's measuring range, the display shows "E. Without a sync cord (Incident light measurement) Shutter speeds can be set within the range of 30 min. (Set the shutter speed within the flash sync speed range of your camera. The NON CORD mode symbol blinks to indicate that the meter is waiting for the flash to take a reading. The error code is canceled after about five seconds or as soon as another button is pressed. When you are controlling flash light intensity, you must take a new reading each time one of these two factors is changed. Here we explain how to use the special functions of the MINOLTA FLASH METER IV. 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. 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. Pressing the LATITUDE button while holding down the S/A/H button causes the latitude to be based on the standard exposure calculated from memory data according to S, A or H mode, instead of the current measurement result. Spot 3 Take aarea ofmeasurementto of the the subject be emphasized, such as the highlight or shadow areas, and store the measured values in memory. Combining incident light measurement and spot measurement The Flash Meter VI offers a comparative display of the results of incident light measurement and spot (reflected light) measurement. Used with the latitude display function, the meter provides a clear and simple graphical decision process for determining an exposure suited to the nature of the photograph. Displayed on the analog scale R with the latitude displayed on the analog scale L, you can ensure that the exposure of the spot you are emphasizing is within the latitude range. [. . . ] Select any of the following display modes: 0: Displays direct reading of an intermediate reading between f-numbers. 5) TIME/CINE setting Switches between shutter speed and framing-rate in AMBI mode Note that it is not possible to switch to another measuring mode (CORD or NON CORD) while the framing-rate setting is active. 1 Turn the power on while pressing the MODE button, You can reset various settings changed in custom setting mode to their initial values (default factory settings). 2) If the Spherical Diffuser becomes stained, remove it from the meter, wash the diffuser carefully in water with amild detergent, and rinse and dry the diffuser thoroughly before reattaching it to the meter. [. . . ]