Instruction manual

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.
WARNING
indicates a danger that improper use of
the 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.
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