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Minolta Flash meter IV - User Manual

Minolta Flash meter IV
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Minolta Flash meter IV Specifications

General IconGeneral
Light ReceptorSilicon photo cell
ISO RangeISO 3 to 8000
Shutter Speed Range30 min to 1/8000 sec
DisplayLCD
TypeHandheld Flash Meter
Measuring ModesAmbient, Flash
Measuring Range (Ambient)EV -2 to EV 19.9 (ISO 100)
Measuring Range (Flash)f/1.0 to f/90.9

Summary

NAMES OF PARTS

PREPARATION

Installing the Battery

How to insert and replace the AA-size battery for the meter's operation.

Setting the Film Speed

Steps to set the ISO film speed using the up/down control and function switch.

Attaching a Receptor

Instructions on how to attach and remove the spherical diffuser and reflected-light attachment.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Incident-light Readings

How incident-light readings are based on light falling on the subject, not reflectivity.

Reflected-light Readings

How reflected-light readings average light from the scene to provide correct exposure for medium-gray tone.

AMBIENT LIGHT MEASUREMENTS

Shutter-priority (TIME) Mode

Steps to perform ambient light measurements using shutter-priority.

Aperture-priority (FNo.) Mode

Steps to perform ambient light measurements using aperture-priority.

FLASH MEASUREMENTS WITH A SYNC CORD (CORD MODE)

Shutter-priority (TIME) Mode

Steps to measure flash using CORD mode in TIME priority.

Aperture-priority (FNo.) Mode

Steps to measure flash using CORD mode in FNo. priority.

FLASH MEASUREMENTS WITHOUT A SYNC CORD (NON.C MODE)

Shutter-priority (TIME) Mode

Steps to measure flash using NON.C mode in TIME priority.

Aperture-priority (FNo.) Mode

Steps to measure flash using NON.C mode in FNo. priority.

MEMORY FUNCTION

How to Recall Measurements

How to retrieve stored measurements from memory using the On/Recall button.

REFLECTED-LIGHT CALCULATIONS

Highlight Calculations

Method for measuring light tones to retain highlight detail, especially for slide film.

Shadow Calculations

Method for measuring dark tones to ensure shadow areas receive sufficient exposure.

Averaged Calculations

Method to average highlight and shadow measurements for overall best exposure.

EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT

To set the exposure-adjustment value:

How to increase or decrease exposure by holding a key and using the up/down control.

MIXED LIGHTING: FLASH WITH AMBIENT LIGHT

Analyze Function

How the analyze function indicates flash and ambient light contributions to exposure.

FILL-IN FLASH

MEASUREMENTS FOR MOVIE CAMERAS

LIGHTING RATIO CALCULATIONS

GUIDE NUMBER CALCULATIONS

ILLUMINANCE CALCULATIONS

Exposure Value Numbers

How to determine Exposure Value (EV) for ambient light measurements.

INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL

CALIBRATION

ACCESSORIES

IR Receiver-Trigger

Triggers a flash unit via remote control using infrared signals.

Data Receiver DR-1000

Enables wireless remote control of Minolta cameras and data transfer from the meter.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

CARE AND STORAGE

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