Specifications

KONICA MINOLTA
COLOR METER IIIF
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Accurate Color
Reproduction
The Color Meter IIIF makes it much easier
for photographers to maintain consistent
color under various types of illumination.
The meter measures the color of the light
illuminating the subject and determines the
filtration required to correct that illumina-
tion for the film in use.
Ambient Light
Measurement
The Color Meter IIIF can take measurements
of both ambient light and flash. Ambient
measurements are taken by positioning the
meter and pressing the measuring button;
measurements are possible under illumina-
tion levels from EV 3 to EV 16.3 at ISO 100.
Flash Measurement
Flash readings can be taken in either cord or
non-cord mode, with selectable shutter
speeds from 1/500 to 1 second in full-stop
increments. Measurements are possible for
flash power levels corresponding to apertures
(at the meter position) from f/2.8 to f/180 at
ISO 100.
Digital Ambient Incident and
Incident Flash Color Temperature Meter
The Color Meter IIIF is a top-of-the-line professional color compensation meter for ambient and
flash with correction value memory, making it easier for photographers to maintain consistent
color under various types of illumination. The meter measures the color of the light illuminating
the subject and determines the filtration required to correct that illumination for the film in use.
When measuring both ambient light and flash, selecting the Color Meter IIIF’s analyze function
will subtract the ambient light and display only the measured results for flash light.
Measurements can be taken for any of the three major film types: Daylight (balanced to 5500k),
Type-A Tungsten (balanced to 3400k), or Type-B Tungsten (balanced to 3200k). Measurement
results can be displayed as light balancing and color compensating indexes, Kodak Wratten filter
number and CC index, or photographic color temperature (determined color temperature based
on film sensitivity). Display of Kodak Wratten filter numbers makes selecting filters quick and
convenient. If two Wratten filters are necessary, it displays both numbers. Users can store their
own personal correction values for the recommended filtration. Correction values for LB and CC
indexes can be stored in any of the meter’s nine memory channels to custom tune meter readings for the desired color
reproduction. The correction values are added to the initial measured values to calculate the final displayed results.
FEATURES
Analyze Function
When measuring both ambient light and flash, selecting the Color Meter IIIF’s analyze function
will subtract the ambient light, and display only the measured results for flash light.
Wide Range of Shutter Speeds
Select any shutter speed from 1 sec to 1/500 sec. in full stops for flash measurements. Since light
for flash photographs usually consists of a combination of flash and ambient light, the Color
Meter III
F measures this combined light at the selected shutter speed. After measurement, the
shutter speed can be changed, effectively changing the ratio of flash to ambient light, and the
results will be recalculated for the new shutter speed.
Custom-Tuned Meter Readings
Film and equipment manufacturers all claim that their particular products are balanced to
“daylight” (5500K) or “tungsten” (3400K or 3200K). However, we live in an imperfect world.
Films from different manufacturers render color differently, the same film from different batch-
es renders color differently, and the same film batch shot under different lighting
conditions renders colors differently. Plus , all
light sources are not created equal. Even the sun
cannot be relied upon to deliver a perfect 5500K at any time of the day.
The nine memory channels of the Color Meter III
F simplify coping with this uncertainty. Once
you determine the correct filter pack for the film you are using, you simply enter the difference
between your filter pack and the meter’s readings into the meter, and the meter will adjust all
future measurements accordingly. There are enough channels to permit entering different
values for different light sources or for creating filter readings that change normal daylight into
warm afternoon sun. If filtration changes due to a new film batch or processor, changing the
memorized values is as simple as pressing a button.