Minolta Flash meter IV Manual de Instruções

AUTO METER VFInstruction ManualPlease read this manualthoroughly before usingthis product.AutoMeter_VF.qxd 02.7.8 1:31 PM ページ 1

14 15PreparationsPreparationsSelecting a measuring methodYou can choose between two measuring methods—incident-lightreading and reflected-light readin

PreparationsPreparations16 17To use a meter for reflected-light measurements, you need to use one ofthe attachments for reflected-light measurements (

18 19Thus, incident-light readings are based on this standard value of 18%reflectance. This means that areas of subjects having a reflectance higherth

20 21In averaging metering, all the reflected light from the entire subject that fitswithin the field of view of the meter is measured using a recepto

Basic Operation2322Battery (p. 8)↓Shutter speed increments (p. 12)↓FNo. display (p. 12)↓Film speed (p. 14)↓Incident-light reading andreflected-light

Basic OperationBasic Operation24 255Press the measuringbutton to take readings.● The meter will continue to takereadings as long as themeasuring butto

Battery (p. 8)↓CINE (p. 13)↓Film speed (p. 14)↓Incident-light reading andreflected-light reading (p. 15)1Prepare the meter to starttaking readings.Bas

Basic Operation2928Basic Operation4Press the display-selectorbutton to set the exposuredisplay units to FNo. orEV.● When the meter is set to displayin

Basic Operation3130Basic Operation3Attach the flash sync cordto the meter's syncterminal.★ Take care when connectingthe flash to the meter, as th

Basic OperationBasic Operation32 335Press the measuringbutton to take a reading.● The flash light is released andthe meter takes a single readingand d

Thank you for purchasing the MINOLTA AUTO METER VF.The MINOLTA AUTO METER VF offers the following features:● Exposure meter with a built-in microproce

34 35Basic OperationBasic OperationBattery (p. 8)↓Shutter speed increments (p. 12)↓FNo. display (p. 12)↓Film speed (p. 14)↓Incident-light reading andr

36 37Basic OperationBasic Operation● If the flash does not fire within approx. one minute after the meter goesinto flash waiting mode, or if you press

Basic Operation38 39Basic OperationWhen making flash light readings, the MINOLTA AUTO METER VF is ableto calculate the proportion of ambient light and

4140Basic OperationSpecial FunctionsHere we explain how to use the special functions of the MINOLTA AUTOMETER VF.Memory functionUsing the memory butto

42 43Special FunctionsSpecial FunctionsS/A/H (Shadow/Average/Highlight)calculationsS/A/H exposure calculation functions cannot be used in AMBI FNo. mo

44 45Special FunctionsSpecial FunctionsShadow calculations (for reflected-light readingsonly)When you want to reproduce some detail in the darkest are

Special Functions4746Special FunctionsHighlight calculations (for reflected-lightreadings only)When you want to reproduce some detail in the brightest

48 49Special FunctionsSpecial FunctionsBrightness difference functionPressing the S/A/H button after a normal measurement, or after performingan avera

Special Functions50 51Special FunctionsCurrent measurement value(In AMBI mode, measurementsare made continuously while themeasuring button is pressed.

Special Functions52 53Special FunctionsFixed averaged valueCurrent measurement value(In AMBI mode, measurementsare made continuously while themeasurin

1Table of ContentsNames of Parts and Displays...2● Data panel displays...

5554Battery (p. 8)↓Battery check (p. 10)↓Film speed (p. 14)2Prepare the meter fortaking a reading.1Attach a Flat Diffuser tothe receptor of theinstrum

56 577Press the memory buttonto store the measurementvalue.8Next, position the meterby the subject and take areading with the FlatDiffuser facing the

58 59Using as a simplified illuminancemeterAttach the Flat Diffuser (optional accessory), to the meter. Take a readingof ambient light in AMBI mode by

6160Special FunctionsAccessoriesFlat DiffuserWith this diffuser attached, theAUTO METER VF can be used tomeasure lighting contrast (ratio ofbrightness

Accessories62 63Care and Storage1. Care1) If the meter gets dirty, it can be wiped with a soft, dry cloth. Do not usesolvents such as thinners or ben

64 65Handling InstructionsAfter Service1) Parts for repair of this product shall be available for at least seven yearsfrom the time of purchase.2) For

66 67SpecificationsDisplay range ISO: 3 to 8000 (1/3 stop increments)Shutter speed (ambient): 30 min. to 1/8000 sec. (1, 1/2, 1/3 stop increments)Shut

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2 3Names of Parts and DisplaysNames of Parts and DisplaysS/A/H buttonDiffusermounting indexReceptormounting indexAccessory-receptor jack(with cap)Powe

2154364 5Names of Parts and DisplaysNames of Parts and DisplaysData panel displaysFor the purpose of explanation, the diagram below shows all indicato

6 7Names of Parts and DisplaysNames of Parts and Displays9. Measuring mode indicatorsPress the mode button repeatedly to select and display one of the

BatteryThe instrument uses a singleAA dry cell.● Manganese dry cell (R-6)● Alkaline-manganese dry cell(LR-6)● Nickel-cadmium rechargeablebattery● Lith

The instrument automaticallychecks the battery when power ison.After a new battery is installed, thedisplay appears as shown belowafter the power is t

PreparationsPreparations12 134) TIME/CINE settingSwitches between shutter speed and frame rate in AMBI modeNote that it is not possible to switch to a