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. [. . . ] 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 shutter speed can also be changed after meter readings. The NON CORD mode symbol blinks to indicate that the meter is waiting for the flash to take a reading. In NON CORD mode, the meter cannot take a spot measurement. The error code is canceled after about five seconds or as soon as another button is pressed. To take further readings, repeat the process from step 4. If the flash does not fire within approx. One minute after the meter goes into flash waiting mode, or if you press any button other than the measuring button during this time, the NON CORD mode symbol will stop blinking (stay on). This simulation is based on controlling the ambient light by varying the shutter speed. 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. 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. These settings can be changed in custom settings mode. The following provide a thorough description of these functions. 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. [. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ]