Minolta FLASH METER V - PART 2 Manuel d'instructions

EFFLASH METER VIInstruction ManualManuel d’instructionsThe essentials of imagingL’essentiel de l’imageflashmeter_vi_eng.qx33 02.12.25 9:20 PM ページ 1

PreparationsE15PreparationsE14To measure a specific area of a photographic image, select the spotmeasurement method (with a light-receiving angle of 1

Exposure can be measured in two basic ways. One way is to measure thelight incident on the subject, i.e. the brightness of light illuminating thesubje

E18PreparationsE19Basic OperationHere we explain the basics of using the MINOLTA FLASH METER VIto take exposure readings.Select a measuring method● Fl

Basic OperationE21Basic OperationE20Insert a battery (p. 9)↓Set film speed (p. 12)1. With a still cameraMeasuring ambient light1Prepare the meter to

An exposure value is displayedregardless of the shutter speedsetting. The dot indicator of theanalog scale indicates the f-number corresponding to the

E25E24Basic OperationBasic OperationIf the opening of your camera’sshutter is not 180°, the film speedshould be adjusted as follows:Shutter openingand

E27Basic OperationBasic OperationE261. With a sync cordMeasuring flash light● The meter takes measurementscontinuously as you hold downthe spot measur

Basic OperationE29Basic OperationE28Display example3Attach the flash sync cordto the meter’s syncterminal.★ Take care when connectingthe flash to the

E31Basic OperationBasic OperationE30★ When measuring flash light using a sync cord (CORD mode), the flashmay fail to fire (e.g. if the trigger voltage

E33E32Basic OperationBasic Operation2. Without a sync cord (Incident light measurement)Insert a battery (p. 9)↓Set film speed (p. 12)1Prepare the me

Instruction ManualFLASH METER VIThank you for purchasing the MINOLTA FLASH METER VI.The Minolta Flash Meter VI has the following features: ● The integ

E34Basic OperationE35Basic OperationDisplay exampleIf the f-number reading is outsidethe meter’s display range, “FNo.”blinks and the display shows eit

For flash light measurement, the Flash Meter VI uses a method ofmeasuring flash light/ambient light separately. The proportion of ambient light and fl

E39E38Special FunctionsSpecial FunctionsHere we explain how to use the special functions of the MINOLTA FLASHMETER VI.Latitude display functionGeneral

E41Special FunctionsSpecial FunctionsE40The Flash Meter VI offers a comparative display of the results of incidentlight measurement and spot (reflecte

Memory functionTo store measurement data in memory of the Flash Meter VI, simply pressthe MEMORY button. Up to ten pieces of data (including incident

E45Special FunctionsS/A/H (Shadow/Average/Highlight)calculationsThe Flash Meter VI provides three types of exposure calculations(highlight-based expos

● Hold down the S/A/H button to display the average of the memory dataon the digital display and on the pointer of the analog scale (L).E47Special Fun

E49E48Special Functions● Hold down the S/A/H button to view the result of the shadow-basedexposure calculation on the digital display and on the dot i

E51E50Special Functions● Hold down the S/A/H button to display the result of the highlight-basedexposure calculation on the digital display and on the

E53E52Special Functions◆ turns on to indicate themeasurement value is fixed. (Inthis case, the fixedmeasurement value isF8.0+0.9-stops.)In AMBI mode●

E1Never attempt to look directly at the sun through the viewfinder ofthe meter. Doing so will damage your eyesight.The instrument should not be operat

E55E54Special FunctionsMeasured value for the pointmonitored(When AMBI mode is selected,the meter continuously takesmeasurements as long as themeasuri

Special FunctionsE57Special FunctionsE561Take a spot measurementof the shadow area of thesubject.2While holding down theS/A/H button, set thecalculati

E59E58Special FunctionsSpecial FunctionsMeasuring lighting ratio using theFlat DiffuserThe lighting ratio is the brightness ratio between the highligh

E61E60◆ The two pointers on the analogscale L indicate the brightnessof the main light source and thebrightness of the fill light source.● Read the di

E63E62Using the Flash Meter VI asa simplified illuminance meterAttach the Flat Diffuser (ptional accessory), to the meter. In AMBI mode,hold the Flat

Special FunctionsE65E64Special FunctionsHow to read the EV-lx conversion tableThe EV-lx conversion table lists the integer component of EV valuesverti

E67E66Special Functions1) Exposure correction valueThis sets the exposure correction value. The set value is displayedwhen you turn the power on.You c

E69E68Special Functions Special FunctionsFNo. 000: Displays intermediatereadings between f-numbers as FNo. +1/10 stops.EV 00.0:Displays an EV valuein

E71E70Special Functions8Specify the S value forinstant film with theup/down dial.7Press the LATITUDEbutton.● Press the LATITUDE buttonagain to return

E73Special FunctionsE72Special FunctionsTIME display CINE displayReference: How to reset to initial settingsYou can reset various settings changed in

E3E2Names of Parts and DisplaysNames of Parts and DisplaysISO buttonIncident light receptorSpot measurementviewfinderSpot measuringbuttonData panelPOW

E75E74Care and Storage1. Care1) If the meter gets dirty, it can be wiped with a soft, dry cloth. Do not usesolvents such as thinners or benzene at all

E77E76Handling InstructionsThis instrument contains a microprocessor. If it is affected byelectromagnetic interference or other influences, it may fai

E79E78SpecificationsDisplay range Exposure: F1.0 to 128+0.9 stop (0.1 stop increments)EV: -17 to 40.9 (0.1 stop increments)Shutter speed (ambient): 3

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E5E4Names of Parts and DisplaysData panel displaysNames of Parts and Displays1. Analog scale status indicatorThe left (L) and right (R) analog scales

E7E6Names of Parts and DisplaysNames of Parts and DisplaysFor the purpose of explanation, the diagram above showsall indicators that light up on the L

E8Names of Parts and DisplaysE9BatteryPreparations1Remove the batterychamber cover by sliding itlightly in the direction of thearrow.1. Preparing2. In

E11PreparationsE10PreparationsThe instrument automaticallychecks the battery when power ison.After a new battery is installed, thedisplay appears as s

E12PreparationsE13PreparationsSetting instant film speed for testshootingIf the film speed setting used for the final shooting is different from thein