Minolta FLASH METER VI Instruction Manual page 2

Instruction Manual
FLASH METER VI
Thank you for purchasing the MINOLTA FLASH METER VI.
The Minolta Flash Meter VI has the following features:
● The integrated exposure meter combines incident light measurement
and spot (reflected light) measurement in a single unit.
● For spot measurement, the Flash Meter VI uses a parallax-free optical
system. This eliminates the displacement of the measurement area that
varies with the distance from the subject.
● With the latitude display function, the Flash Meter VI can simultaneously
display the results of both incident light measurement and spot light
measurement. 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 Flash Meter VI provides a "custom setting (Alt) mode" that allows
you to customize the meter according to your preference. This feature
includes an exposure correction value setting function and a shutter
speed increment-setting function.
● Measurement results are shown on both the analog and digital displays
on the meter's data panel. The clear and legible display eliminates
reading errors.
● The results of spot measurements are shown on the digital display in the
viewfinder and on the external data panel. The viewfinder features a
dioptric adjustment mechanism.
● In addition to displaying a conventional 10-level intermediate f-number
display, the Flash Meter VI provides an f-number direct reading display.
This enables the measured value to be applied to any camera with an f-
number direct reading display, eliminating the need for f-number
conversion.
Safety-related Icons
The following icons are used in this manual to alert you to important
information for preventing accidents due to improper handling of
equipment.
This denotes a safety-related caution. Read the caution carefully
to ensure safe use of the product.
This denotes actions to be strictly avoided.
Make sure to avoid these actions.
This denotes actions to be avoided.
Do not attempt to disassemble the product.
Safety Warnings and Cautions
To ensure proper use of the instrument, take special care to observe the
following handling instructions when using this instrument. Read this
instruction manual carefully and keep it securely in a place where you can
refer to it readily.
indicates a danger that improper use of the
WARNING
instrument will lead to the death or serious
injury of the user.
Do not use the instrument in a place where inflammable or
combustible vapors (e.g. gasoline) are present. Otherwise there is
a risk of causing a fire.
Do not throw batteries into fire. Do not recharge (non-
rechargeable batteries), short circuit, heat or disassemble
batteries. Otherwise, there is a risk of causing fire or injury due to
an explosion or fluid leakage.
Never attempt to disassemble or modify the instrument yourself.
Otherwise there is a risk of causing fire or electric shock.