Specifications

KONICA MINOLTA
AUTO METER VF
FLASHES & ACCESSORIES
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PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
Digital Incident and Flash Light Meter
A high-performance photographic exposure meter incorporating a spot meter function, the
Auto Meter VF features simplified operation and enhanced functionality. In addition to
providing shadow/highlight-based exposure calculations for reflected light measurement, the
meter offers a custom setting mode which allows users to specify a desired exposure correction
value and shutter speed increments across a broad range of aperture and shutter speeds. It also
provides an Analyze function, which conveniently displays the flash/ambient lighting ratio.
Ambient or flash, with or without a sync cord, the Auto Meter VF provides unparalleled
repeatability and accuracy. It is a meter you can rely on completely, leaving you free to
concentrate on the creative challenges at hand. The large, over-sized LCD display shows all
the necessary information at a glance. With the shutter speed appearing on the left and the
aperture on the right, the LCD display is designed to make viewing easy in all environments.
Easy-to-Use
Compact and lightweight, the Auto Meter VF
comfortably fits into your hand. Rubber
buttons are positioned in a straightforward,
easy-to-use configuration, which helps keep
the meter dust and weather resistant. A
rubber-lined frame assures a sure grip while
providing additional protection.
Operating Ranges
◆ Shutter speed range is 1/8000 sec. – 30
min., in 1/3-, 1/2-, and 1.0-stop increments.
◆ Film speed range is ISO 3- 8000 in 1/3 stops
and cine speeds range from 8 to 128 fps
including 25 fps (Europe) and 30 fps (US).
◆ The X-sync range is 1/500 – 1 sec.
◆ Both f/numbers and EV numbers are dis-
played digitally to 1/10th–stop accuracy.
Analog scale displays f/number readings
from f/1.0 to f/90 in 1/2 stop increments.
Flash Readings
For flash measurement, select Cord type or
Non-Cord type according to measurement
conditions. With the Cord setting, when the
sync cord of the flashbulb is connected to the
sync terminal, the measured value can be
displayed by pushing the measurement
button. With the Non-Cord type, pressing
the measurement button sets the meter to
standby for measurement. When the flash
is emitted, the Auto Meter VF takes the
measurement.
Ambient Light Readings
Ambient light readings can be taken by
simply setting the film speed and shutter
speed, positioning the meter, and then
pressing the measuring button to take a
reading. By holding the measuring button
down, you can take continuous readings
throughout the subject area.
Memory Mode
The Auto Meter VF’s memory has space for
two separate readings. Both stored data and
current measured data are displayed
simultaneously on the analog scale. Memory
marks also indicate the number of readings
you have stored. This feature makes it easy to
analyze the contrast range of your subject or
lighting ratio or to view several separate
readings in relation to one another.
Analyze Function
If both flash and ambient light are present,
the percentage of flash light in the total expo-
sure is automatically displayed on the meter’s
quadrant-style analyze scale. The flash light
proportions are 0% to 100%, in 25% incre-
ments. For example: when two quadrants
appear, the flash contribution is approx. 50%.
The photographer can change the lighting
effect by controlling the shutter speed and
observing the number of quadrants displayed.
This lets you set the exposure to provide the
results you want, mainly ambient light to
catch the mood, mainly flash to overpower
the ambient light, or something in between.
Monitor Function
The meters brightness difference function
helps you quickly determine lighting ratios
and check for consistency of illumination
when taking product shots, portraits, etc.
Simply measure a reference tone, then press
the A* button. The brightness difference sym-
bol will appear on the LCD readout. Then,
measure other areas of the scene. The meter
will display the brightness difference in terms
of ± EV in 0.1 EV increments
Exposure Calculation
(S/A/H) Functions
The Auto Meter VF is equipped with three
exposure calculations: Shadow, Average, or
Highlight. Average can be used for both inci-
dent and reflected light measurements while
the Highlight and Shadow functions can be
used for reflected light measurements only.
– The averaging function automatically calcu-
lates and displays the average of two stored
measurements.
– In highlight mode, the value for the bright-
est measured point is increased by 2.3 stops
(set value) to produce an exposure reading
that will render the measured area as a
highlight in the photo.
– In shadow mode, the value for the darkest
measured point is increased by 2.7 stops
(default value) to produce an exposure
reading that will render the measured area
as a shadow in the photo.
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