The ISO film speed is displayed in one-third increments.
Measuring light in order to properly expose photographic images (especially for film cameras) is the primary use of Minolta's automatic IVF light meter. Upon receiving your first electronic light meter, you may have a few questions as to properly use it. Following a few simple steps will have you operating your meter efficiently and effectively in a short amount of time. Learn to install a battery into your meter, set the film speed, determine which measuring method works best for you, select your measuring method, render a reading, and use your meter with a camera flash.
Instructions
1. Install a battery into the meter by first turning the meter's back towards you. Slide the battery cover door open to the right with your fingers. Insert a AA battery (or 1.5 alkaline-manganese, carbon-zinc, or 1.2 volt nickel-cadmium battery) into the battery chamber, with the positive end facing up. Replace the battery cover door. Press the "Power" button (located on the top left face of the device) to turn the meter on.
2. Set the film speed by pressing and holding the ISO button (located on the front of the device to the left underneath the monitor). Use the up and down buttons (located on the right edge of the meter) to choose your ISO (ISO 125 and 1250 will appear on the display as 120 and 1200).
3. Determine which light measuring method you would like to use. Choose to do an "Ambient Light" measurement by selecting "Ambi" with the "Mode" button (located on the front below the monitor to the right) without any attachments, and press the "Measure" button (located on the right side of the device above the up and down buttons). Choose "Incident-Light Readings" to measure the light that falls on your subject alone. place the meter in front of your subject and turn the receptor towards the camera lens, and then press the "Measure" button. Choose "Reflected Light Readings" to measure all light bouncing off your subjects, attach the supplied reflected light attachment, turn the receptor head to face your subjects, and push the "Measure" button.
4. Measure the camera flash with a sync cord to determine your camera settings for use with flash. Begin by turning the meter on and setting your ISO. Press the "Mode" button to select "Cord." Use the up and down buttons to choose the X-sync speed of your camera (choose speeds between 1/500 and 1 second). Attach the flash sync cord to the sync cord receptor (located at the bottom of the front of the meter) and the other end to your camera. Place the meter in front of your subject and press the "Measure" button. The flash will go off and your meter will display a light reading.
5. Pressing the "Measure" button will render a reading on your meter's display. Suggested aperture and shutter speed settings will appear that will properly expose the image. The meter can be set to an unwavering aperture or shutter speed setting, or both can be determined automatically. Following a measurement, adjust your camera's settings according to the reading from the meter, and then shoot your subject with the camera.
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