Instruction Manual

Please read this manual thoroughly before using this product.

AUTO METER VF

Thank you for purchasing the MINOLTA AUTO METER VF. The MINOLTA AUTO METER VF offers the following features:
Exposure meter with a built-in microprocessor for flash light and ambient light measurements for a broad range of shooting conditions Separate measurement modes for flash light and ambient light, for calculating and displaying the proportions of flash light and ambient light. Memory function for storing two measurement values, Averaging function to calculate the average of two stored measurement values, and a Brightness Difference function to display a measurement value in terms of its difference to a specified reference value. Calculation functions for shadow-based exposure and highlight-based exposure readings for reflected-light readings with attachments such as a Viewfinder. (Alt) mode for "custom settings" to allow users to customize special settings, such exposure correction value and number of shutter speed stops. Measurement values are displayed both in analog and digital format on the display of the meter, for easy-to-read, error-free visually reading.
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 instrument will lead to the death or serious injury of the user

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

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Table of Contents

Names of Parts and Displays...2 Data panel displays...4 Preparations....8 Battery....8 1. Preparing....8 2. Inserting....8 3. Checking....10 Custom settings mode (Alt mode)...11 1. Alt mode...11 Setting film speed...14 Selecting the measuring method...15 1. Incident-light readings...15 2. Reflected-light readings...17 * Difference between incident-light and reflected-light readings..18 Basic Operation....22 Select a measuring method...22 Measuring ambient light...23 1. With a still camera....23 2. With a cine camer...27 Measuring flash light....30 1. With a sync cord...30 2. Without a sync cord...35 * Measuring the proportion of flash light and ambient light..39 Special Functions...41 Memory function...41 S/A/H (Shadow/Average/Highlight) calculations...43 Brightness difference function...49 * Measuring lighting ratio using the Flat Diffuser..54 * Using as a simplified illuminance meter..59 Accessories....61 Care and Storage....63 1. Care...63 2. Storage...63 Handling Instructions...64 After service....65 Specifications....66

9. Measuring mode indicators Press the mode button repeatedly to select and display one of the three measuring modes: AMBI, CORD or NON CORD. The measuring mode changes in the following order each time the mode button is pressed: AMBI CORD NON CORD AMBI. 10.Reflected-light indicator This indicator lights up when you use a reflected-light attachment Viewfinder 5. 11.Quadrant proportion indicator This indicates the approximate proportion of flash light in the total exposure when measuring flash light. 12.Flash light measuring indicator This indicator lights up during measurement in CORD mode and NON CORD mode. 13.Brightness difference function indicator This indicator lights up when you press the S/A/H button. For details of the brightness difference function, see page 49.
7. Memory indicator When you press the memory button to store a reading in memory, one of these dots lights up. If one reading is stored in memory, one dot is displayed; if two readings are in memory, two dots are displayed. 8. S/A/H indicators : This lights up when you press the S/A/H button. : S or H can be selected by using the up/down key while holding down the S/A/H button during reflected-light readings. Select to measure the exposure of shadow areas; select to measure highlight areas. /

Preparations

Battery

1. Preparing

The instrument uses a single AA dry cell.
Manganese dry cell (R-6) Alkaline-manganese dry cell (LR-6) Nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery Lithium-manganese dry cell Nickel-manganese dry cell Any one of the above types of batteries can be used.

2. Inserting

Remove the battery chamber cover by sliding it lightly in the direction of the arrow.
Insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus (-) ends oriented according to the diagram in the battery chamber.
Replace the battery chamber cover.
The meter will not work if the battery is inserted in the wrong direction.

3. Checking

If you turn the power on when there is not enough battery power to take measurements, or if the battery runs low during measurement, a blinking "bo" will display for approx. 1 min. and then the display will switch off. If this happens, replace the battery with a new one. The instrument automatically checks the battery when power is on. After a new battery is installed, the display appears as shown below after the power is turned on.
Custom settings mode (Alt mode)

1. Alt mode

To adjust the meter's operation settings to your preferences, set the meter to Alt mode by pressing the power button while holding down either the ISO button, display-selector button, mode button, or measuring button. Once in Alt mode, you can switch setting modes by using the ISO button, display-selector button, mode button or measuring button, and you can change setting values using the up/down key. After specifying your desired value, confirm the setting by turning the power off and then on. 1) Exposure correction value 2) Shutter speed increments 3) FNo. display 4) TIME/CINE setting
1) Exposure correction value To conserve battery power, the meter automatically switches itself off if no operation has been performed for approximately 10 minutes. To commence measurement when the display is switched off, press the power button. (At this time, all settings for film speed, shutter speed, measuring mode and display units are saved, but the last reading and values in memory are lost.) When you replace the battery all initial settings are preserved.

Battery level indicator

If you turn on the meter when the battery power is running low, "bc" and a battery level indicator will appear on the display for approx. 0.5 sec. before the normal display appears. If this display appears, replace the battery.
This sets the exposure correction value. The set value is displayed when you turn the power on. You can adjust this setting to recalibrate the meter to your choice of exposure values, or when you want to calibration more than one exposure meter to the same exposure range.
Turn the power on while pressing the measuring button, or press the measuring button in Alt mode.
Use the up/down key to set the correction value.
Display changes in increments of 0.1Ev. You can set the value up to 10.0Ev.
Alt is displayed bottom left and Ev0.0 is displayed.
2) Shutter speed increments Choose between increments of 1/2-stop, 1/3-stop and 1-stop, according to the shutter speed settings your camera. 4) TIME/CINE setting
Switches between shutter speed and frame rate in AMBI mode Note that it is not possible to switch to another measuring mode (CORD or NON CORD) while the frame rate setting is active.
Turn the power on while pressing the ISO button, or press the ISO button in Alt mode.

1. Incident-light readings
When performing incident-light readings, use the Spherical Diffuser for three-dimensional subjects such as portraits, and architectural or landscape photographs. Use the Flat Diffuser when you photograph flat surfaces such as documents or paintings, or when you want to measure lighting ratio (See page 54.). When you want to photograph small threedimensional objects, use the Mini receptor, which enables readings of minute objects.
2. Reflected-light readings
To use a meter for reflected-light measurements, you need to use one of the attachments for reflected-light measurements (40 acceptance angle). The exposure is based on the average of the light reflected from all subjects within the meter's field of view (approximately 40). If you need to do selective metering or take spot measurements of specific parts of a subject, use the Viewfinder 5 (5 acceptance angle). (See page 20.) To attach and detach these accessories, follow the same procedure as described for the Spherical Diffuser. (Attach and detach devices by rotating the holder (ring).)
Attaching the Spherical Diffuser
Align the white dot on the diffuser with the index on the meter receptor head, push the diffuser into the receptor head, and turn the diffuser clockwise until it stops. (To connect the Mini receptor, insert its plug into the accessoryreceptor jack.)
Removing the Spherical Diffuser
Rotate the diffuser anticlockwise until it stops, and pull the diffuser to detach it.

Vertical mounting

Horizontal mounting
To take a reflected-light reading, aim the meter's receptor head from the camera position so that it reads the area you want to measure. The receptor can rotate through a range of 270 degrees, so that you can use the meter in an almost any photographic configuration.
To take an incident-light reading, position the meter near the subject and aim the Spherical Diffuser directly at the camera. The receptor can rotate through a range of 270 degrees, so that you can use the meter in an almost any photographic configuration.
Difference between incident-light and reflected-light readings
Exposure can be measured in two basic ways. One way is to measure the light incident on the subject, i.e. the brightness of light illuminating the subject (illuminance) (see Fig. 1); the other is to measure the light reflected by the subject, i.e. the intensity of the light reflected from the subject in the direction of the camera (luminance) (see Fig. 2). Fig. 1 Incident-light method
Light source Incident-light
Thus, incident-light readings are based on this standard value of 18% reflectance. This means that areas of subjects having a reflectance higher than 18% will turn out brighter (e.g. white), while areas of reflectance lower than 18% will turn out darker (e.g. black). This will produce a clear contrast in the picture of the subject. From this, we can see that this measuring method provides for natural tonal range over the entire composition. Also, since people (skin) have an overall reflectance of around 18%, this method is suitable for reproducing human skin tones. For this reason, incident-light readings are good for portrait photography, where presentation of skin tones is important. * The value of 18% has been determined to be a typical reflectance value for many different subjects. Fig. 3

In averaging metering, all the reflected light from the entire subject that fits within the field of view of the meter is measured using a receptor with a relatively wide acceptance angle. If the average reflectance of the entire subject is close to 18%, the exposure reading will be close to the value produced by an incident-light reading. For this kind of situation, this is the fastest and easiest kind of reflective-light reading to make. However, if there is a large bright or dark area within the camera's field of view, or if there is any backlighting, these factors may cause the exposure reading to be too high or too low. So, caution is needed in these situations. In selective metering, measurements are taken so that only light reflected from a specific, selected part of the subject falls within the acceptance angle of the meter. This is achieved by using a receptor with a narrow acceptance angle, or by placing the receptor sufficiently close to the subject. Since the meter is not affected by light from other parts of the composition, the selected part of the subject is reproduced on film at a suitable tonal density. When the measured part has a normal reflectance, e.g. human skin, then, as in the case of averaging metering, the exposure reading will give a very similar result to incident-light reading. Thus, for photographing subjects of normal reflectance, such as people, this method offers highly accurate exposure readings. However, this method can cause problems if you selectively measure very bright (high reflectance) or very dark (low reflectance) subjects, because the meter assumes that the whole image should have the same tonal density as the selected area. So take special care about which part of a subject you select to measure when using selective metering. There are various advanced selective area metering methods, such as the highlight standard exposure method, where an exposure reading is taken of a bright (white) part of the composition; the shadow standard exposure method, where a dark (black) part of the composition is measured; and a method for determining exposure by evaluating the contrast of the subject and then forecasting how it will come out on film. To make full use of selective metering, refer to specialist books and photo magazines. You will find that selective metering can give you very precise control over exposure.

Basic Operation

Here we explain the basics of using the MINOLTA AUTO METER VF to take exposure readings.

Measuring ambient light

1. With a still camera
Battery (p. 8) Shutter speed increments (p. 12) FNo. display (p. 12) Film speed (p. 14) Incident-light reading and reflected-light reading (p. 15)
Select a measuring method

Flash light refers to artificial momentary lighting from light sources such as electronic flashes, strobe flashes, and speed lights. Ambient light refers to continuous lighting from sources such as natural light (sunlight) and electric lights (including fluorescent lights). In either case, both incident-light exposure readings and reflected-light exposure readings can be made.
Are you using a still camera? Are you using a cine camera?
With a still camera Alt mode Select TIME Alt mode

With a cine camera

Select CINE
Prepare the meter to start taking readings.
Press the mode button to switch the mode display to AMBI.
Type of light source to measure
When the measuring mode is changed, previous readings and values in memory are deleted.

Ambient light

Flash light (mixed light)
Are you using a sync cord?

With a sync cord

Without a sync cord

AMBI mode (p. 23)

CORD mode (p. 30)

NON CORD mode (p. 35)

* Refer to page 34 for details on metering M flashbulbs.

Display example

Dispaly units are FNo.
Use the up/down key to set the desired shutter speed.
Shutter speed can be set within the range of 30 min. to 1/8000 sec. Each time you press , the shutter speed increases. Holding down increases the value continuously. The shutter speed cannot be increased to above 1/8000 sec., even if you continue pressing. Each time you press , the shutter speed decreases. Holding down decreases the value continuously. The shutter speed cannot be decreased to below 30 min., even if you continue pressing. The shutter speed can also be changed after meter readings.
Press the display-selector button to set the exposure display units to FNo. or EV.
Press the measuring button to take readings.
The meter will continue to take readings as long as the measuring button is held down. As readings are taken, the results are displayed on the digital readout in the units set in step 4. When you release the measuring button, the meter stops taking measurements and the last reading will remain on the digital readout.

Measuring flash light

1. With a sync cord
Press the mode button to switch the mode display to CORD.
Attach the flash sync cord to the meter's sync terminal.
Use the up/down key to select the shutter speed of your camera.
When the measuring mode is changed, previous readings and values in memory are deleted. Settings for shutter speed and display units are automatically adjusted as follows. 1/640 to 1/8000 sec.: adjusted to 1/500 sec. 1.3 sec. to 30 min.: adjusted to 1 sec. EV: adjusted to FNo.
Take care when connecting the flash to the meter, as the flash may fire.
Shutter speeds can be set within the range of 1 sec. to 1/500 sec. (The speed can be set within the flash sync speed range of your camera.) Each time you press , the shutter speed increases. Holding down increases the value continuously. The value cannot be increased above 1/500 sec. even if you continue pressing. Each time you press , the shutter speed decreases. Holding down decreases the value continuously. The value cannot be decreased below 1 sec. even if you continue pressing.
Press the measuring button to take a reading.
The flash light is released and the meter takes a single reading and displays the result on the digital readout. The reading is also displayed on the analog scale. The proportion of flash light illuminating the composition is shown on the quadrant proportion indicator. If there is no flash connected to the sync terminal, the meter measures and displays the exposure for ambient light only. After confirming that the flash is completely recharged, take a reading. If you change the shutter speed setting after taking a flash light reading, the FNo. and quadrant proportion indicator will change accordingly.
The f-number corresponding to the shutter speed set in step 4 is displayed on the digital readout as well as on the analog scale. The proportion of flash light illuminating the composition is shown on the quadrant proportion indicator. Ex.: The display shows an fnumber reading of F8.0+0.9stops.
If the reading is outside the measurement range of the meter, E (error) will be displayed on the digital readout, and (over) or (under), and or on the analog scale, will blink to indicate that the measurement is out of range.
If the exposure reading is outside the display range of the meter, the f-number is not displayed. Instead, FNo. and (over) or (under) will blink to indicate the reading is out of range. The or indicator on the analog scale will also blink.

2. Without a sync cord

When measuring flash light using a sync cord (CORD mode), the flash may fail to fire (e.g. if the trigger voltage of the flash is too low). In this case, take a reading without sync firing the flash (NON CORD mode). Taking readings of M-bulb flash guns: 1. Prepare the meter to start taking readings. 2. Press the mode button to switch the mode display to CORD. 3. Connect the meter to the flash gun by attaching a sync cord to the meter's sync terminal. 4. Set a shutter speed that allows all the light of the flashbulb to be measured. This can be achieved by setting the speed to below 1/15 sec. 5. Press the measuring button to take a reading. Take special care to use CORD mode for metering flashbulb light. Flashbulb light cannot be measured in NON CORD mode due to the light emission characteristics of flashbulbs. When taking your photographs, set the sync contact to "X" and shoot at the same shutter speed as set in step 4. Use flashbulbs with consistent emission characteristics. Battery (p. 8) Shutter speed increments (p. 12) FNo. display (p. 12) Film speed (p. 14) Incident-light reading and reflected-light reading (p. 15)

Set the mode display to NON CORD using the mode button.
When the measuring mode is changed, previous readings and values in memory are deleted. Settings for shutter speed and display units will be automatically adjusted as follows. 1/640 to 1/8000 sec.: adjusted to 1/500 sec. 1.3 sec. to 30 min.: adjusted to 1 sec. EV: adjusted to FNo.
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). Then, even if you fire the flash, no reading will be made. To change back to flash waiting mode, press the measuring button again. Note that while in flash waiting mode, the meter may make incorrect readings if it mistakes an intermittent light source such as fluorescent lights as a flash, or if a reading is triggered mistakenly for any other reason.
Press the measuring button and release it.
Shutter speeds can be set within the range of 1 sec. to 1/500 sec. (The speed should be within the flash sync speed range of your camera.) Each time you press , the shutter speed increases. Holding down increases the value continuously. The value cannot be increased above 1/500 sec. even if you continue pressing. Each time you press , the shutter speed decreases. Holding down decreases the value continuously. The value cannot be decreased below 1 sec. even if you continue pressing.
The NON CORD mode symbol blinks to indicate that the meter is waiting for the flash to take a reading.
Fire the flash according to the directions given in the users' manual for the flash. If you change the shutter speed setting after taking a flash light reading, the FNo. and quadrant proportion indicator will change accordingly.
Fire the flash to take a reading.
The meter detects the light of the flash and reads and displays the exposure on the digital readout. The reading is also displayed on the analog scale. To take further readings, repeat the process from step 4.
Measuring the proportion of flash light and ambient light
When making flash light readings, the MINOLTA AUTO METER VF is able to calculate the proportion of ambient light and flash light in the total illumination. The proportion of ambient light and flash light can be checked on the quadrant proportion indicator of the display.

Press the memory button after taking a reading.

Take a second reading.

The data panel turns off for a moment as the measurement value is stored in memory. One pointer appears at the right of the analog scale to indicate that one value is stored in memory.
The measurement value is displayed on the digital readout. Now, the analog scale shows both the current reading, as displayed on the digital readout, as well as the measurement value stored in memory in step 1.

Special Functions

S/A/H (Shadow/Average/Highlight) calculations
When there are two values already in memory, pressing the memory button deletes the oldest of the two values, so that the two newest measurement values are stored in memory. If you change film speed or shutter speed after pressing the memory button, the stored values are changed accordance to the new setting. (These changes are also reflected on the analog scale.) If there is no reading on the digital readout, or if the current reading is out of the meter's measurement range, pressing the memory button does not have any effect. To delete all values from memory, turn the power off. S/A/H exposure calculation functions cannot be used in AMBI FNo. mode, when using the brightness difference (exposure difference calculation) function, or when using the instrument as a simplified illuminance meter.

Average exposure

This function calculates the average of two measurement values in memory. (This can be used with both incident-light readings and reflectedlight method.) For example, if there is a wide difference in brightness within a composition, the meter stores the readings of two points in memory and then calculates the average exposure value from these two values.
Press the memory button to store the second measurement value in memory.
The data panel turns off for a moment as the value is stored in memory. Now a second pointer appears at the right of the analog scale to indicate that two values are stored in memory.
Up to two values can be stored in memory at one time. If you now take a third reading, this value will also be displayed on the analog scale with the previous two values (two memory values and the latest measurement value).

Take two readings of a subject (e.g. highlight and shadow area) and store the two measurement values in memory.
Use the up/down key while pressing the S/A/H button to set the meter to A mode.
Attaching a receptor for incident-light readings automatically sets the meter to A mode. (In this case, the meter cannot be set to S or H mode.) Measurement values that are not stored in memory cannot be used in average exposure 43 calculations.
When you press the S/A/H button, the average value of the two memory values is displayed on the digital readout, and both the memory values and the average value will be displayed on the analog scale for FNo. If you press the S/A/H button again, the values will be erased from the display.
Shadow calculations (for reflected-light readings only)
When you want to reproduce some detail in the darkest areas of a composition (shadow areas) without blocking them out, take a reflectedlight reading of the shadow area and use the meter's shadow exposure calculation function to determine the appropriate exposure for the shot.
Apertures for measurements in memory Number of values in memory Aperture for averaged exposure
Take a reading of the shadow area of the subject.
Use the up/down key while pressing the S/A/H button to set the meter to S mode.
Unless an accessory for reflected-light readings (Viewfinder5, reflected-light attachment II) is attached, it is not possible to set the meter to S mode.
When you press the S/A/H button, the aperture required for proper exposure of the shadow area will be calculated, and the result will be displayed on the digital readout and on the analog scale for FNo. If you press the S/A/H button again, all values will be erased from the display. If there are any measurement values already stored in memory, the meter will determine the exposure for the darkest area measured and stored in memory. The meter can only make shadow exposure calculations with measurements stored in memory. If there are no measurements stored in memory, the meter determines the appropriate exposure based on the latest measurement (displayed reading). If you take photographs according to the aperture given by the shadow exposure calculation, the shadow areas will be accurately reproduced on film as shadows.
Highlight calculations (for reflected-light readings only)
When you want to reproduce some detail in the brightest areas of a composition (highlight area), without washing them out, take a reflectedlight reading of the highlight area and use the meter's highlight exposure calculation function to determine the appropriate exposure.

Attach a Flat Diffuser to the receptor of the instrument. See page 16 for
details on how to attach a Flat Diffuser.
Battery (p. 8) Battery check (p. 10) Film speed (p. 14)
Prepare the meter for taking a reading.
Set the measuring mode according to the light source to be measured.
Set the display units to FNo.
Position the meter by the subject, and take a reading with the Flat Diffuser facing towards the main (key) light source.
Press the memory button to store the measurement value.
Next, position the meter by the subject and take a reading with the Flat Diffuser facing the fill light source. When taking this reading, block out all light from the main light source with your hands or other means, so that it does not directly fall on the Flat Diffuser, or if possible, turn off the main light source.
The two pointers on the analog scale indicate the brightness of the main light source and the brightness of the fill light source. Read the difference in exposure of the two values. The reading accuracy of the analog scale is 0.5 stops.
Using the brightness difference function of the instrument, the lighting ratio can be read with an accuracy of 0.1 stops. Alternatively, instead of storing the readings in memory, as explained in step 7 on the previous page, the following method can be used:
Using as a simplified illuminance meter
Attach the Flat Diffuser (optional accessory), to the meter. Take a reading of ambient light in AMBI mode by holding the Flat Diffuser parallel to the surface you want to measure, then read the EV value from the meter. Now, look up the approximate illuminance from the EV-lx conversion table on the next page. Film speed is set to ISO100 and display units are set to EV. If the instrument has been recalibrated, set it back to the standard setting of 0 using Alt mode. If you need to measure illuminance precisely, use the MINOLTA DIGITAL ILLUMINANCE METER T-10, which is designed specifically for this function.
Press the S/A/H button. A is displayed on the data panel, and the exposure reading for the main light source is fixed. Take a reading with the Flat Diffuser facing towards the fill light source. While holding down the measuring button, the difference (or lighting ratio) between the fill light source exposure and main light source exposure, which was fixed in step 7, is displayed directly on the digital readout. Read the value.
The lighting ratio of main light source to fill light source can be calculated from the following table. Table for determining lighting ratio
Brightness differences (exposure differences) +1.0 (1 stop) +2.0 (2 stops) +3.0 (3 stops) +4.0 (4 stops) +5.0 (5 stops) +6.0 (6 stops) +7.0 (7 stops) Brightness ratio between main light source and fill light source (lighting ratio) 2:1 4:1 8:1 16:1 32:1 64:1 128:1

How to read the EV-lx conversion table
The EV-lx conversion table lists the integer component of EV values vertically and the decimal fraction components of EV values horizontally. For example, if the meter displays a reading of EV 10.2, the row for the integer 10 and the column for the decimal 0.2 intersect at 2900 lx, the corresponding illuminance value.
The formula for calculating the lighting ratio is: Main light:fill light = 2:1 (exposure difference)
EV-lx conversion table (with Flat Diffuser attached)

Decimal

Accessories
.2 1.1 2.2 2.9 5.380000 750000.3 1.0 2.0 3.1 6.400000 810000.4 0.9 1.9 3.3 6.430000 860000.5 0.9 1.8 3.5 7.460000 930000.6 0.8 1.7 3.8 7.500000.7 0.8 1.5 4.1 8.530000.8 0.7 1.4 4.4 8.570000.9 0.7 1.3 4.7 9.610000

Integeral

.1 0.63 1.3 2.5 2.5 5.0 1.2 2.3 2.7 5.350000 700000

Flat Diffuser

Reflected-light attachment

-2 -1 -0 +18

660000
With this diffuser attached, the AUTO METER VF can be used to measure lighting contrast (ratio of brightness) and exposure for flat subjects.
This is a receptor for use in reflected-light readings. With an angle of acceptance of approximately 40, this attachment is used for making reflected-light readings corresponding to the field of view of most normal lenses.

Mini Receptor

Viewfinder 5

990000 1100000

1100000 1200000
This small remote receptor provides 12 mm-diameter measurement of incident light in otherwise inaccessible positions. It is particularly useful for close-ups and photomicrography. When using the Mini Receptor, attach the Spherical Diffuser (supplied as standard) to the meter.
This is a reflected-light receptor with a 5 angle of acceptance. By attaching this to the AUTO METER VF instead of a Spherical Diffuser, the meter can perform spot measurements. A close-range correction index is employed for measurements of subjects at distances of around 1m.

Care and Storage

1. Care
1) If the meter gets dirty, it can be wiped with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as thinners or benzene at all. 2) If the Spherical Diffuser becomes stained, remove it from the meter, wash the diffuser carefully in water with a mild detergent, and rinse and dry the diffuser thoroughly before reattaching it to the meter. 3) Never attempt to disassemble the meter if it becomes damaged or faulty. Consult the contact given in the attached sheet, After Service Information.

After Service

1) Parts for repair of this product shall be available for at least seven years from the time of purchase. 2) For further details regarding After Service, refer to the After Service information.

Specifications

Display range Type Reception method Receptors Hand-held exposure meter for measuring ambient and flash light Incident-light and reflected-light readings * optional accessory. Incident: Spherical Diffuser, Flat Diffuser* Reflected: Viewfinder 5 (angle 5)* Reflected-light attachment II (angle 40)* External receptor: Mini Receptor* Light-reception speed automatic switching function for incident-light and reflected-light readings 270 rotating receptor head Silicon photocell AMBI: Ambient light CORD: Flash light and flash bulb light using a sync cord NON CORD: Flash light without a sync cord Ambient light Incident: EV-2.0 to 19.9 Reflected-light attachment II: EV2.5 to 24.4 Viewfinder 5: EV2.5 to 24.4 Flash light Incident-light readings: FNO. 1.0 to 90+0.9 stop Reflected-light attachment II: FNO. 1.0 to 90+0.9 stop Viewfinder 5: FNO. 1.0 to 90+0.9 stop 0.1 stop Incident: C=330 (Spherical Diffuser), C=250 (Flat Diffuser) Reflected: K=14
ISO: 3 to 8000 (1/3 stop increments) Shutter speed (ambient): 30 min. to 1/8000 sec. (1, 1/2, 1/3 stop increments) Shutter speed (flash): 1 sec. to 1/500 sec. Frame rate: 8 to 128 f/s Exposure: 1.0 to 90+0.9 stop (0.1 stop increments) EV: -17 to 40.8 (0.1 stop increments) Exposure difference: -10 to +10 (0.1 stop increments) Analog scale: FNO. 1.0 to 90 (1/2 stop increments) Analyze scale: Flash light proportion 0 to 100% (25% increments) Memory, exposure calculation, brightness difference Flash light and ambient light proportion measurement method (quadrant indicator) One AA dry cell (alkaline dry cell, manganese dry cell, nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery, nickelmanganese dry cell, or lithium-manganese dry cell)

Other functions

Receptor element Measuring modes

Measuring range (ISO100)

Repeatability Calibration coefficient
Temperature and relative humidity: -10C (14F) to 50C (122F), relative humidity 85% max. [at 35C (95F)], no condensation Storage -20C to 55C (-4F to 131F) temperature range Relative humidity 85% max. [at 35C (95F)], no condensation Others Accessory-receptor jack (with cap) Display correction function -10.0 to +10.0 (changeable between -0.8 to +0.7 per 0.1 increment) Sync terminal 59 (W) x 147 (H) x 26 (D) mm Dimensions Weight 125 g Standard accessories Spherical Diffuser, neck strap, case *Optional accessories Viewfinder 5, reflected-light attachment II, Mini Receptor, Sync Cord III Specifications and external appearances described herein are subject to change without notice.

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4x4 PROD. MATTE BOX SYSTEM Prod. Matte Box Main Frame & Shade 4.5 Filter Ring w/80mm Rubber Sleeve 4 1/2 Round Filter Retaining Ring 2x Filter Stage 4x Filter Stage 4x4 Filter Frame 4x4 Filter Frame, Toothed French Flag Holder Light Trap Top/Bottom Light Trap Lateral Mask Set, Cardboard (3) Matte Box Case French Flag French Flag Arm
6x6 PROD. MATTE BOX SYSTEM Prod. Matte Box Main Frame & Shade 4.5 Filter Ring w/80mm Rubber Sleeve 4 1/2 Round Filter Retaining Ring 4x Filter Stage 6x6 Filter Frame 6x6 Filter Frame, Toothed French Flag Holder Light Trap Top/Bottom Light Trap Lateral Mask Set for 18-180mm Lenses (6) Flexible Drive Shaft for Grad. Filter Matte Box Case French Flag French Flag Arm
MICROFORCE ZOOM CONTROL Heden Zoom Motor Microforce Zoom Control 19mm Motor Bracket 15mm Motor Bracket SRII Zoom Control Cable SR3 Zoom Control Cable Accessory Case
FILM/VIDEO SYNCHRONIZER CE Film/Video Synchronizer Arriflex, Fischer 11pin cable Arriflex 435, 535, SR3 9-pin cable 25 Accessory Cable Signal Pickup Mounting Bracket Short Rod Long Rod Accessory Case
4 1/2 Round Filter Retaining Ring
Special Notice: A request is not a guarantee of equipment. Issuing of equipment will depend on availability. ALL RENTAL RATES ARE PER ITEM, PER DAY

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DENECKE TIMECODE SLATE TS-1 Timecode Slate Comtek M72 Transmitter Transmitter Whip Antenna to Mini Transmitter/Slate Cable Comtek PR-72b Receiver XLR to Mini Timecode Cable Accessory Case

$20 $20 $10 $10

LIGHT METERS Minolta Auto Meter VF SN# 1038287 Minolta Auto Meter VF SN# 1038292 Minolta Auto Meter VF SN# 1038406 Minolta Auto Meter VF SN# 1038407

$5 $5 $5 $5

FOGGERS/HAZERS
DF-50 Diffusion Hazer Chauvet Ultimate HZ-1000 Hazer $35 $40
STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THEIR OWN AA ALKALINE BATTERY FOR THE LIGHT METER
DIRECTORS VIEWFINDERS Kisch Mini Directors Viewfinder Kisch Mini Directors Viewfinder
STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING THEIR OWN FOG FLUID WATER BASED ONLY
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