sbertram opened this issue on Dec 14, 2005 ยท 29 posts
coolj001 posted Wed, 21 December 2005 at 3:23 PM
I was checking out some flash meters on Konica Minolta's web site and I even more confused than I was yesterday. They have two auto meters, two flash meters, and a color meter. Apparantly all meter flash, so would any of these meters work, or do you need a meter that actually is a flash meter? http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/eprise/main/kmpi/content/cam/cam_category_pages/ExposureMeters "Equipped with memory, averaging, and monitoring functions, the lightweight and compact Auto Meter IVF measures both flash and ambient light, and includes the important functions to help simplify your most critical applications in photography or cinematography, in the field or in the studio. This easy-to-use meters many accessories make it ideal for a wide range of uses. The Minolta Auto Meter VF features simplified operation and enhanced functionality. In addition to providing shadow/highlight-based exposure calculations for reflected light measurement, this new 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. And, for the first time, the Auto Meter VF provides an Analyze function, which conveniently displays the flash/ambient lighting ratio. The Color Meter IIIf measures not only flash and ambient light, but also a mixture of the two. In addition to displaying the most suitable LB or CC filter number, this meter is equipped with color balance monitoring and measurement-correction functions, which allow you to control color reproduction with the utmost precision. The Flash Meter V is the worlds first intelligent exposure meter. With an innovative intelligent AUTO mode, it distinguishes flash light from ambient light, and cord/non-cord operation automatically, while providing unparalleled precision and ease of use for the most demanding photographer or cinematographer. This meter raises the standard for high performance while creating a new standard for user-friendliness. The Minolta Flash Meter VI sets a new industry standard by incorporating a compact, high-performance 1degree 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."