Specifications

KONICA MINOLTA
FLASH METER VI
Digital Incident, Reflected, Spot and
Flash Lightmeter
The Flash Meter VI sets the standard by incorporating a compact, high-performance 1° spot meter
function for the utmost in versatility. However, the Flash Meter VI not only operates as two different
meters with a single unit, but it also displays the incident light and reflected light measurement
results simultaneously and compares them by using the meter's analog latitude display function.
Separate measuring buttons allow taking both normal incident light readings and reflected-spot
readings for comparison in the meter's unique LATITUDE display mode.
The built-in spot meter uses a compact, high-precision optical system to provide a bright view while
maintaining the meter’s compact size. Additionally it features an easy to use diopter dial to ensure
precise viewing and comfortable operation even for eyeglass wearers.
Ensuring that the tonal range of the subject will be compatible with the final medium, i.e., film,
printing ink, digital, television, etc., has long been a concern to knowledgeable photographers. The
Flash Meter VI enables photographers to enter latitude of film or final medium and determine
mid-tone standard (18-percent) using an incident reading. Once determined, the photographer can then measure the
range of subject tones with the spot meter and use the Flash Meter VI’s LCD analog display to determine if they will fit the
latitude range and how they will be rendered in the final result.
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Compact and Stylish Design
◆ Advanced optical technology enables the
construction of a high-precision optical
system, which allows for high-precision
readings in a compact design. Meter
includes spherical diffuser, strap, case
and battery.
Latitude
◆ The latitude range based on the standard
exposure measured by the flash meter
(incident light measurement result) is
displayed on the dot indicator of the analog
scale. Simultaneously, the spot meter’s
reading (reflected light measurement
result) is displayed on a dot indicator of
another analog-like scale. This allows you
to visually check how each part of the sub-
ject is reproduced on the film by confirm-
ing the difference between the measured
values for highlight and shadow areas on a
subject and the standard exposure.
◆ The Flash Meter VI lets you can easily
determine the exposure suitable for an
intended photographic image, because
the exposure decision process can be
instantaneously confirmed on the meter’s
LCD panel.
High-Performance Spot Meter
◆ Incorporates a compact, high-performance
1° spot meter function for the utmost in
versatility. Separate measuring buttons
allow taking both normal incident light
readings and reflected-spot readings for
comparison in the meter's unique Latitude
display mode.
◆ The 1° spot meter uses a compact,
high-precision optical system to provide a
bright view while maintaining the meter’s
compact size. An illuminated digital display
in the viewfinder indicates F number, EV,
and brightness difference information.
It also features an easy-to-use diopter
control dial to ensure precise viewing and
comfortable operation.
Ambient Light Readings
◆ Set the film speed and shutter speed,
position the meter, and press either the Spot
Reflected or the Incident button to take a
reading. Hold the measuring button down
to take continuous readings throughout the
subject area. The Shutter speed can be spec-
ified in the range of 30 minutes to 1/16000
second. The measured value is displayed in
the LCD window as digital and analog data.
Exposure Navigation System
◆ Ensuring that the tonal range of the subject
will be compatible with the final medium
(i.e. film, printing ink, digital, television,
etc.) has long been a concern to knowl-
edgeable photographers. The Flash Meter
VI enables them to enter the latitude of the
film or final medium, determine the
mid-tone standard (18-percent) using an
incident reading, and then measure the
range of subject tones with the spot meter.
◆ The photographer can then use the LCD
analog display to determine if the
measured tones will fit the latitude range
and how they will be rendered in the final
result. When the readings are outside the
range, the Flash Meter VI will blink to
call attention to the over/underexposure
results.
Flash Readings
◆ With a sync cord connected, pressing either
the Incident or Spot measuring button
fires the flash and takes an exposure read-
ing. Without a sync cord, pressing Incident
measuring button sets the meter to flash
standby for 1 minute to allow time for a
flash to be fired manually.