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MINOLTA METER
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OWNER'S
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 Y o u r M i n o l t a F l a s h M e t e r l l m a k e s p r e c i s e i n c i d e n t - o r r e f l e c t e d - l i g h tr e a d i n g so f
e l e c t r o n i co r b u l b f l a s h , o r c o n t i n u o u s i l l u m i n a t i o n ,o r c o m b i n a t i o n so f t h e m . S i m p l y
p u s h i n g a b u t t o n r e g i s t e r st h e a p p l i c a b l e f - n u m b e r d i r e c t l y i n a l a r g e g l o w i n g L E D
d i g i t a l d i s p l a y t o w i t h i n 1 / 3 - s t o p a c c u r a c y w i t h o u t c a l c u l a t i o n so r c o n v e r s i o n so f a n y
k i n d . S t r o b e r e a d i n g sc a n e v e n b e t a k e n c o r d l e s s l y .A w i d e s e l e c t i o n o f m e a s u r i n g
t i m e s ( c o r r e s p o n d i n gt o s h u t t e r s p e e d s ) m a k e s f i l l - i n f l a s h e a s y . T h i s l i g h t w e i g h t ,
up-to-the-minute unit incorporates specially designed large-scaleintegrated circuits for
c o m p u t a t i o n a n d a n a l o g u e - d i g i t acl o n v e r s i o n ; t h e s e w i l l a l s o s t o r e m e a s u r e m e n t sf o r
cumulative exposure with any number of successiveflashes.A full range of accessories
f u r t h e r i n c r e a s e st h e F l a s h M e t e r l l ' s v e r s a t i l i t y i n s p e c i a l i z e du s e s .
B e f o r e u s i n g t h i s m e t e r f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e , p l e a s er e a d t h i s m a n u a l c a r e f u l l y w h i l e
i n s t a l l i n gt h e b a t t e r y a n d h a n d l i n g a n d a c q u a i n t i n gy o u r s e l f w i t h t h e p a r t s a n d f e a t u r e s
o f y o u r M i n o l t a F l a s h M e t e r l l . I n t h i s w a y , y o u c a n m a k e e x c e l l e n t e x p o s u r e sa n d
begin to realize its potential right from the start.

Since for accurate, practical readings it is essential to measure the same amount of
light as that for the actual exposure, be sure to observe the important notes about
measuringtimes, shutter speeds,and synchronization on p. 7.

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C O NTEN T S
NAMES OF PARTS ..2 oPERAT|ON .:. .. 19
P R E P A R A T I O NA N D B A S I C S ..4 M e a s u r i n ge l e c t r o n i c - f l a s hl i g h t 20
l n s t a l l i n gb a t t e r y ..4 U s i n gs y n c . c o r d . 20
Without sync. cord 22
C h e c k i n gb a t t e r y ..5
S e t t i n gf i l m s p e e d ..6 M e a s u r i n gc u m u l a t i v e b r i g h t n e s s
S e t t i n g m e a s u r i n gt i m e ( s h u t t e r s p e e d ) ..6 with any number of bursts 25
S e l e c t i n gm e a s u r i n gm o d e ..7 M e a s u r i n gM - c l a s sf l a s h b u l bl i g h t 28
Attaching and removingdiffuser M e a s u r i n gc o n t i n u o u sl i g h t 30
orattachment .....i.. ..9 M e a s u r i n gf i l l - i n f l a s ha n d
M e a s u r i n gi n c i d e n t l i g h t .10 a m b i e n t c o n t i n u o u sl i g h t 32
M e a s u r i n gr e f l e c t e d l i g h t . .10
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 33
U s i n gt h e V i e w f i n d e r 1 0 o .12
Aperture indication and setting lens .14 SPECIFICATIONS 35
Aperture display range . . . .15 C A R EA N D S T O R A G E r.. ....... 37
U s i n gs y n c . c o r d s . 16
F l a s h - u n i ts y n c . c o r d .16
O p t i o n a lS y n c . C o r d l l . . . .17
M e a s u r i n g - l e vaedl j u s t e r . . . .18
NAMESOF PARTS
Receptor head
R eceptor-bayoneti ndex
Sphericaldiffuser
Reset/battery-checklamp
Under-rangewarning
warning
Over-range
Measuring-modeselector
Measuringbutton
Mode indication
F-numberreadoutwindow
Third-stop indicators
F ilm-speddselectorrelease
Measuring-time(shutter-speed)
selector
Measuring-time
indication
Film-speedindication
F ilm-speedselector
Sync.terminal
Strap eyelet

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R ef l ected-l i ghtconversi on scal e
Accessory-receptor iac k
M easuri ng-level adjuster
A S A /D l N combi nati on tabl e
Apertu relspeed conversion d ial
S eri al number
Tripod socket
Battery-chamber cover
R ef lected-light attach ment
PREPARATION AND BASICS

2. Attach a 9-volt battery, Mallory

I n s t a l l i n gb a t t e r y
1. Remove the battery-chamber
cover by sliding it off in the
direction of the arrow toward
the bottom of the unit.
M1604 or equivalent, by snap-
p i n g t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n gc o n t a c t s
s e c u r e l yo n t o t h e b a t t e r y t e r m i -
nals and insert the battery into
the chamber.
3 . C l o s et h e c o m p a r t m e n t b y a l i g n -
ing the cover carefully and slid-
ing it on toward the head of the
unit until it snaps securely in
place.

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C h e c k i n gb a t t e r y
With the measuring-mode selector set so
that "CORD" appears in the mode indication
window, push the measuring button halfway in.
lf the green reset/batterycheck lamp lights, the
battery is serviceable;if not, replace the battery
with a fresh one.
CAUTION
Remove the snapon contacts f rom the
battery terminals as shown. Do not pull on the
cpnnecting wires, as they may become detach-
ed.
NOTE
o The battery-check lamp goes out when the
button is pushed all the way to its measur-
ing point at which a click is heard.
o A fresh battery will generally allow measur-
ing about 1,000 times in "CORD" mode or
about half as many on "NON.C" or
"MULT|," but it should be checked from
time to time.
o Remove the battery to avoid the possibility
of corrosion whenever the meter is not to be
used for more than a month.
o The measuring-mode selector should be kept
in its "OFF" position when the unit is not
In use.
Setting film speed
!r,/hile pushing the film-speed selector re
lease, rotate the film-speed selector by click
stops until the applicable ASA indication
appears opposate the index in the film-speed
indication window. The two dots on the scale
between "12" and "25" indicate respective
speeds of 16 and 20, while the ones between Setting measuring time (shutter speedl
"800" and "16(X)" stand for values of 10OO Rotate the measuring-time selector knob
and 7250, and those between "160O" and until the value corresponding to the carnra
"320(J" indicate speeds of 200O and 250O, shutter speed being used (the reciprocal of the
respectively. scale figurel clicks into position aligned with
CAUTION the index.
. Do not attempt to rotate the film-speed Each time the meter is activated (i.e., by the
selector without pushing the release. measuring button in "CORD" mode or by an
o Do not set the red separatangband between electronic-flash pulse on "NON.C" or
"12" and "320(J" opposite the index. "MULT|," it will measure for the

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CAUTION S e l e c t i n gm e a s u r i n gm o d e
Do not set the dial at intermediate positions The Flash Meter ll can be used in any of its
between click-stops, as the reading will be three measuring modes. These are set by rotat-
incorrect. i n g t h e m e a s u r i n g - m o d es e l e c t o r t o t h e c l i c k -
stop at which the desired mode indication
IMPORTANT appears in the window. As summarized in the
o lt is necessary to select a measuring time table on the next page, these modes are
long enough to cover the total flash dura- intended for use under the following conditions
tion: Thus for large studio-type electronic- w i t h e i t h e r i n c i d e n t o r r e f l e c t e dm e a s u r e m e n t s :
f fash units, use "60"; for M-class bulbs,
-,
"15" should yield most satisfactory results,
t h o u g h a t e s t s h o o t i n g i s r e c o m m e n d e d ,a n d T OFF T. --...
there may be variations from bulb to bulb. l--,
o The Flash Meter ll starts measuringwhen
the click is heard at the end of the measur-
ing button's stroke and at the same time
triggers the flash. For proper exposure as
measured, therefore, the camera's "X"
synchronization must be used even with
M-class flashbulbs.

.,.,.,:--
,,CORD": ,,MULTI":

1 . M e a s u r i n ge l e c t r o n i c - f l a s h l i g h t u s i n g f l a s h - M e a s u r i n gn o n - s y n c h r o n i z e dm u l t i p l e o r s u c c e s -
unit sync. cord or Sync. Cord ll s i v e e l e c t r o n i c f l a s h e sa l o n g w i t h a n y s u r r o u n d -
2. Measuring flashbulb light using flash-unit ing light
sync. cord of Sync. Cord ll On both "NON.C" and "MULTl," exposure
3. Measuring continuous available light, day- f o r b o t h f l a s h ( f i l l - i n ) a n d s u r r o u n d i n gc o n t i n u -
light or artificial, without any sync. cord ous or coincident light is measuredcordlessly
4. Mea suring synchro-daylight or other with electronicflash, but neither flashbulb light
s y n c h r o n i z e df i l l - i n f l a s h ,e l e c t r o n i co r b u l b , nor continuous light alone will activate the
usingflash unit sync. cord or Sync. Cord ll meter.
,,NON.C": NOTE
Measuring a single electronic-flash burst from Measuringmode(s) for use with accessories
one or more synchronizedunits along with any are indicated in the instruction sheets packed
s u r r o u n d i n gl i g h t w i t h t h e a c c e s s o r yb e i n g u s e d .

---=\ Light source(s) to be

------\-\ Electronic flash M - c l a s sf l a s h b u l b s Continuous light
meaSUfed
_--.--\
---
( i n c l u di n g (including (daylight or artificial )
Measuring mode fill-in use) fill-in use)

,,CORD"
Yes Yes Yes
(Cord systeml
lncident
or ,,NON.C"
reflected Yes No No
(Cordlesssystem)
measuring
,,MULTI"
Yes No No
( A d d i t i v es y s t e m l

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A t t a c h i n g a n d r e r n o v i r r gd i f f u s e r o r a t t a c h r n e n t
The spherical diffuser and reflected-light
attachment are attached and removed as fol-
lows:

To attach To remove
Align the dot on the rim of the diffuseror Turn the diffuser/attachment counterclock-
attachment with the receptor-bayonet index; wise until the dot on it is aligned with the
insert the bayonet into the mount over the receptor bayonet index and lift the diffuser/-
receptor; and turn the diffuser/attachment attachment out of the receptor mount.
c l o c k w i s ea s f a r a s i t w i l l g o ( a b o u t 1 / 8 t u r n ) t o NOTE
s e c u r er t . T h e o p t i o n a l V i e w f i n d e r 1 O oi s a t t a c h e d a n d
r e m o v e da s e x p l a i n e d o n p . 1 2 .
M e a s u r i n gi n c i d e n t l i g h t
R e g a r d l e s so f t h e m e a s u r i n gm o d e , w i t h o r
without sync. cord, light incident upon the
subject is measured for usual photographic
exposure using the sphericaldiffuser supplied
with the Flash Meter ll. This is attached and
r e m o v e d a s e x p l a i n e d o n t h e p r e c e d i n gp a g e .
The reading is taken f rom the subject
position with the spherical diff user pointed
t o w a r d t h e c a m e r aa n d t h e m e t e r h e l d s o t h a t i t
r e c e i v e st h e s a m e l i g h t a s t h e s u b j e c t .
I n c i d e n t r e a d i n g sm a y a l s o b e m a d e w i t h t h e
o p t i o n a l m i n i r e c e p t o r ( s e ep . 3 3 l -, 2 X s p h e r i c a l
ND filter (p. 341, or flat diffuser (p. 3a) for
specialpurposes.
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M e a s u r i n gr e f l e c t e d l i g h t
R e g a r d l e s so f t h e m e a s u r i n g m o d e w i t h o r
without sync. cord, light reflected from the
subject is normally measuredfor usual overall
photographic exposure using the reflected-light
a t t a c h m e n t s u p p l i e dw i t h t h e F l a s h M e t e r l l . l t
i s a t t a c h e da n d r e m o v e da s s h o w n o n p . 9 .
Readings are taken from the camera posi-
tion, with the head turned so that the receptor
is pointed toward the center of the subject or
picture area. The angle of acceptance of the
r e f l e c t e d - l i g h ta t t a c h m e n t i s a b o u t 4 0 o , a b o u t
enough to cover the f ield of a normal lens.
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For reflected-light readings, exposure must
fu reduced bV three sfops (3 EV) from that
indicated bV the aperture readout on the meter.
This is readily done by referring to the reflect-
ed-light conversion scale on the back of the
receptor head. For example, if the digital
readout is fl4, as indicated on the upper
"DISPLAY" side of the scale line, the lens
should be set af t111, ?s indicated by "11"
b e f o w" 4 " o n t h e " R E F . " s i d eo f t h e l i n e .
Another means of compensation that will
result in direct aperture readings is to set the
meter for a film speed three times (3 EV)
higher than the one applicable.For example, if
you are using ASA 100 film, set the film-speed
selector for a speed of 800 (i.e., 100 to 200 =
the first stop; 2OO to 400, the second; and 400
to 800, the 3rd stop's reduction), and set the
camera lens to the same f-number indicated by
the digital display. Using this method decreases
the aperture-display range (seep. 15).
Using the Viewfinder 10"
R e f l e c t e d l i g h t r e a d i n g sm a y a l s o b e t a k e n
with the optional Viewfinder 10" (see p.33).
To use that accessory:
1. Attach the Viewfinder 10o to the meter 2. Rotate the meter's receptor head 180" so
head by positioning it and the red dot on its that the eyepiece of the finder is on the
grooved attaching ring aligned with the front side of the meter above the readout
receptor-bayonet index as shown, inserting windows.
its bayonet into the receptor mount, and
turning the ring clockwiseas far as it will go.
(The dot will be out of sight;the Viewf inder
10o can be removed by turning the ring
until the dot is once more aligned with the
index and lifting the bayonet out of the
socket.)

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3. Look through the eyepiece at your subiect
from the camera position. The broken circle
visible in the f inder indicates the field of the
10" angle of acceptance with it, while the
dot indicates the center of the f ield.
4. With the area to be measured visible within
the circle, push the measuring button to
make the reading. The resulting aperture
indication requires 3EV adiustment as de-
scribed in the preceding section.

C A U T IO N
Do not point the Viewfinder 1Oo'sreceptor
lens at the sun or other extremely bright light
sources,as this may damage the meter.
Aperture indications and setting lens
When light within the meter's range is
measured, an aperture figure will appear as a
red digital display in the window designated
"FNo." given adequate battery power. lf only
the digital f-number figure is lighted, the
camera lens should be set exactly at that same
aperture for optimum exposure with incident
readings. With reflected light readings, three-
stop adjustment as explained on p. 1 1 must be
made.
Lighting of the upper third-stop indicator
designated " 1 13" indicates one third of a stop
less exposure, while if both that and the lower
third-stop indicator marked "2l3" are lighted
two thirds of a stop less exposure is indicated.
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For example, if a reading results in a display
f igure of "8" with only the upper third-stop
indicator lighted, the lens should be set one
third of the way between tlB and Il11 (as
pictured below) for optimum exposure with
incident light. The third-stop exposure reduc-
tions of course also apply to the f-number
resulting from the three-stop adiustment for
reflected-light readings (p. 10). For example, if
as above proper exposure for incident light
would be obtained by setting the camera
aperture 113 of the way between f/8 and t111,
the proper setting for reflected light would be
113 ot the way between tl22 and f/32 ff18 - 3
stops = t122, - 113 stop).
 Lighting of the indicator marked "UNDER" Aperture display range
instead of an aperture indication when the The range of f-numbers that will be dis-
reading is taken indicates that brightness is played by the Flash Meter ll depends upon the
below the measuringrange of the meter. film speed set, as outlined by the following
lf the indicator marked "OV ER" lights table of main values:
instead,brightness is above the measuring range Film rpeed
12 25 50 100 2m 400 8m 1600 3200
(ASAI
of the meter. Use of the optional 4X spherical
Aperture- from 10 1.4 20 2.8 4.0 5.6 80 1l 16
N D f i l t e r ( s e ep . 3 4 ) m a y p e r m i t i n c i d e n t - l i g h t dirplay
tO 22 32 45 e4 (n 90 90 90 90
?.m.
m e a s u r e m e n t su n d e r t h e s a m e c o n d i t i o n s i f t h e
"OVER" indicator lights using the normal
diffuser.
Using sync. cords
Flash-unit sync. cord
1. Insert the PC plug normally connested to
the sync. terminal of the camera into the
sync. terminal of the Flash Meter ll. Flash
will f ire when the measuring button is
pushed to take the reading.
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2. Re-connect the sync. cord to the camera to
make the actual exposure.
lf the flash unit's sync. cord is not long
enough to permit reflected or incident read-
ings as desired, the optional Sync. Cord ll
(see p. 33) can be used instead as follows:

OptionalSync. Cord ll
1. Insert the PC plug with the
threaded collar into the sync.
terminal of the Flash Meter ll
and turn the collar to screw it
s e c u r e l yi n p l a c e .
3. Insert the remaining plug into
2. Connect the smaller of the
cord's two other plugs with the
flash-unit sync. cord's PC plug.
For camera's sync.
term ina I
For flash-unit sync.
cord's PC plug
the X sync. terminal on the
camera, making sure that single-
terminal models are also set for
X synchronization. Incident or
reflected readings may be made
as necessarywith all three plugs
connected, as the flash will fire
when the reading is made and
also when shutter is tripped to
make the exposure.
Camera
 Measuring-level adjuster
T h e b r i g h t n e s s - r e a d i n gl e v e l o f t h e F l a s h
Meter | | is properly adjusted to M inolta's
standard during manufacture. Fine adjustment
o f t h e m e a s u r i n gl e v e l u p t o 1 E V o v e r o r u n d e r
the standard setting is possible as individually
desirable. This is done by inserting a small
screwdriveror similar instrument into the slot
of the measuring-level adjuster's ,ruhite screw
head as shown and turning the screwclockwise
or counterclockwise until the slot is aligned as + 1 EV _1EV
d e s i r e d .T h e g r a d u a t i o n m a r k s o n t h e r e d c o l l a r
s u r r o u n d i n g t h e s c r e w r e p r e s e n t 1 1 3 E V s t e p sa s ( - ) s i d e - w i l l p r o d u c e a l o w e r l i g h t r e a d i n g ;t o
shown by the diagram. With the same level of the plus (+l side, d higher one. In other words,
i l l u m i n a t i o n , t u r n i n g t h e a d j u s t e rt o t h e m i n u s the aperture indication (e.9., flSl becomes
numerically smaller (e.9., t15.6l as the screw is
turned clockwise; numerically larger (e.g.,
t | 11), counterclockwise.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to turn the screw beyond
the plus or minus 1 EV limits.
NOTE
The measuring level should be adjusted only
if considered desirable after determining the
meter's characteristicsfrom expenence.

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OPERATION
Select the appropriate measuring mode and instructions according to your light source(sl and
picture-taking needs from the table below. All items are applicable to either incident- or reflected-
light readings.

Light souroe Other conditions Measuring mode Detailed instrustions

Using sync. cord ,,CORD"

e.20

Electronic flash without sync. cord N O NC p.22

("strobe" l
Measuring total exposure from
two or more non-synchronized
,,MULTI' p.25
flashes

M-clcs flahbulbs Sync. cord necessary ,,CORD" p.28

Continuous light Use as a general photographic

(natural or ,,CORD" p. 30
(or illuminance)light meter
artificial)

Continuous light S y n c h r o n i z e df i l l - i n f l a s h w i t h
plus electronicor ,,CORD" p. 31
sy nc. cord
bulb flash

Continuous light
plus electronic S y n c h r o n i z e df i l l - i n f l a s h w i t h -
NON C p. 31
flash out sync. cord.
Measuringelectronic-flash light

Using sync. cord (either of flash

unit or Sync. Cord lll
1. With serviceable battery proper-
ly installed (p. 4), film speed set
(p. 6), and arrangement made
for incident or reflected meas- 3 . Set measuring time correspond-
urement (p. 10, 11), move the 2. Attach desired sync. cord; flash' ing to appropriate shutter speed
measuring-mode selector to unit cords as indicated on p. 16, (p.6), €.g., 1/60 sec. for large
"COR D" position. Sync.Cord llas on p. 17. studio-type units.

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5. Push the measuring button all
the way in until a click is heard.
This triggers the flash and the
light is measured. The meter's
indication will remain lighted as
4 . P u s h t h e m e a s u r i n gb u t t o n h a l f - long as the measuring button is
way in. R eset/battery{heck depressed; when it is released,
l a m p s h o ul d c o m e o n t o i n d i - the indication disappears and
cate meter is ready to measure. t h e r e a d i n gi s c a n c e l l e d .
6. Set the lens aperture on the
camera as ind icated by the
meter's f-nu mber readout and
third-stop indications (p. 14),
decreasing the meter-indicated
exposure by three stops for re-
f l e c t e d - l i g h t r e a d i n g s( p . 1 1 ) .
7 . With the sync. cord properly
connected with the camera for
X sl/f,c., make your actual ex-
posure.
 2 . Set measuring time corresponding to appro-
priate shutter speed (p. 6), e.g., 1/60 sec. for
large studio-type units.
3. Push the measuring button in until the
reset/battery-check lamp lights. lt will re-
Measuring electronic flash without sync. cord main on for approximately 90 seconds after
1. With serviceable battery properly installed the button is released. This indicates that
(p. ), film speed set (p.6), and arrange- the meter circu it is armed to measure
ment made for incident or ref lected meas- cordlessly the first electronic-flash burst it
urement (p. 10, 11), move the measuring- receives until the lamp automatically goes
mode selector to "NON.C" position. out.
The Flash Meter | | may be attached to a
tripod at either subject or camera position
by means of its built-in socket and the flash
triggered by the open-flash/test button on
the flash unit.

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 Since a reading will be made only when the
* first electronic-flash burst strikes the recep-
tor (though daylight or bulb flash alonewill
not affect it), be careful that unwanted
bursts or ones from others' strobe units do
not reach it first.
* lf the lamp should go out before the flash
has been fired or if you wish to extend the
armed period when some time has elapsed
after the button was pushed without firing
the flash, the circu.it can be armed for
approx. 90 sec. more by pushing the button
a g a i n a l l t h e w a y i n . T h i s m a y b e r e p e a t e da s
many times as desired.
t
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4. Fire the flash unit, as by pushing the
o p e n - f l a s h / t e s tb u t t o n o n t h e f l a s h u n i t . T h e
meter will register the applicable f-number
indication, and the reset/battery-check lamp
will go out.
The f-number readout indication witl also
disappear when the reset lamp goes out after
90 sec. have elapsed.
The reading is cancelled and the meter
armed for a further 90 sec. period by
p u s h i n g t h e b u t t o n a g a i na l l t h e w a y i n .
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indicated by the f-number indication
( p . 1 4 ) , d e c r e a s i n g t h e m e t e r - a n d i c a t e de x -
posure by three stops for ref lected-!ight -
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 2 . Set measuring time corresponding to appro-
priate shutter speed (p. 6), e.9., 1/60 sec. for
large studio-type units.
3. Push the measuring button until the reset/-
battery-check lamp comes on. lt will remain
Measuring cumulative brightnesswith any num- on for about 90 seconds after the button is
ber of electronic-flash bursts released. This indicates that the meter cir-
1. With serviceable battery properly installed cuit is armed to measure cumulatively both
(p. ), f ilm speed set (p. 6), and arrange- flash and surrounding continuous or coinci-
ment made for incident or reflected meas- dent light each time it receives an electro-
urement (p. 10, 11), move the measuring- nic-flash burst until the lamp automatically
m o d e s e l e c t o rt o " M U L T l " p o s i t i o n . goes out. Bulb flash or continuous light
alone will not activate the meter.
The Flash Meter ll may be attached to a
tripod at either subject or camera position
by means of its built-in socket and the
flash(es) triggered by the open-flash/test
b u t t o n o n t h e f l a s hu n i t ( s ) .

26 4. F i r e t h e f l a s h u n i t ( s ) , a s b y p u s h i n g o p e n -
flash/test button(s). With each successive
flash, the meter will calculate the total
cumulative brightnessand display the aper-
ture indication for proper exposure.
The aperture indication will go out along
with the reset/battery-check lamp approx.
90 sec. after it has come on, and the
r e a d i n g ( s )s t o r e d i n t h e m e t e r w i l l b e c a n -
celled.
lf measuring for one exposure requires more
t h a n 9 0 s e c . , p u s h t h e m e a s u r i n gb u t t o n a l l
the way in again before the reset/battery'
check lamp or display goes out. This will
keep the reset/battery-check lamp on and
arm the circuit for a further 90-sec. period
of readings, which will be added to the
previous one(s). When the button is pushed
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w i l l g o o u t b u t t h e p r e v i o u s r e a d i n g ( s )w i l l
remain stored in the meter's memory and {
w i l l b e a d d e d t o s u b s e q u e n tr e a d o u t ( s ) .T h e I.
period may be extended in this way as many
times as desired.
The reset/battery-check lamp must be off to
s t a r t a n e w m e a s u r i n gs e q u e n c e .l f i t i s s t i l l
o n f r o m a p r e v i o u so n e , m o v i n g t h e m e a s u r -
ing-mode selector to "CORD" or "OFF"
will turn it off and cancel any memorized
r e a d i n g ( s ) .T h e s e l e c t o r i s t h e n r e t u r n e d t o
t h e d e s i r e d m e a s u r i n g - m o d ep o s i t i o n .
5. Set the lens aperture on the camera as
indicated by the final f-number indication
( p . 1 4 1 , d e c r e a s i n gt h e m e t e r - i n d i c a t e d e x -
posure by three stops for reflected-light
r e a d i n g s( p . 1 1 ) .
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x
number of flashes under the same condi- t h e s a m ec o n d i t i o n s r e q u i r e d t o p r o d u c e s u c c e s -
tions aswhen taking the reading. s i v ef - n u m b e r r e a d o u t s i s a s f o l l o w s :
Flash and surrounding light is measured
Number
only during the measuring time set each 1 2 4 8 1 6 32
of flashes
time it is activated by a strobe burst. For etc.
proper exposure at the aperture indicated Aperture
display
2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16
where there is surrounding continuous or
c o i n c i d e n t l i g h t , i t i s t h u s n e c e s s a r yt o f i r e A s m o r e a n d m o r e b u r s t s a r e m e a s u r e d ,a s i n g l e
t h e f l a s h ( e s )u s i n g t h e c a m e r a s h u t t e r s p e e d f l a s h w i l l a t t e n d t o r e g i s t e rl e s s t h a n a 1 / 3 E V
c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e m e a s u r i n gt i m e s e t . l f step, and the meter will thus not display it.
there is no surrounding light, the shutter Even so, all such bursts are also measured,
may of course be left open while the requir- h o w e v e r , a n d w i l l b e d i s p l a y e dw h e n t h e y t o t a l
e d n u m b e r o f f l a s h e sa r e m a d e . t h e n e x t 1/ 3 E V s t e p .

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Measuring M-class flashbulb light
1. With serviceable battery properly installed
(p. ), f ilm speed set (p. 6), and arrange-
ment made for incident or reflected meas-
urement (pp. 10, 11), move the measuring-
mode selector to "CORD" position.
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2 . Attach desired sync. cord; flash-unit cords
as indicated on p. 16, Sync. Cord ll as on
p. 17.
3. Set measuring time corresponding to the
shutter speed (p.6) being used from 1
t h r o u g h 1 1 1 5s e c .o n l y .
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4. P u s h t h e m e a s u r i n g b u t t o n h a l f w a y i n . 7. With the sync. cord properly connected

Reset/battery-checklamp should come on with the camera for X sync. - not M or
to indicate that the meter is ready to other sync. - make your actual exposure.
measure.
5. Push the measuring button all the way in NOTE
u n t i l a c l i c k i s h e a r d . T h i s t r i g g e r st h e f l a s h , It should be recognizedthat there may be
and the light is measured. v a r i a t i o n sf r o m f l a s h b u l b t o f l a s h b u l b .
6. Set the lens apertu re on the camera as
indicated by the meter's f-number indica-
t i o n ( p . 1 4 ) , d e c r e a s i n gt h e m e t e r - i n d i c a t e d
e x p o s u r e b y t h r e e s t o p s f o r r e fl e c t e d - l i g h t
r e a d i n g s( p . 1 1 ) .
M e a s u r i n gc o n t i n L r o u lsi g h t
1. With serviceable battery properly installed
(p. a), f ilm speed set (p. 6), and arrange-
ment for incident or reflected measurement
( p p . 1 0 , 1 1 ) , m o v e t h e m e a s u r i n g - m o d es e -
lector to "COR D" position.
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2. Set the measuring time (p. 6) corresponding
to the camera shutter speed to be used.
3. Push the measuring button halfway in.
Reset/battery-check lamp shou ld come on
to indicate meter is ready to measure.
4. Push the measuring button all the way in
until a click is heard. This measuresthe
l i g h t , a n d r e s u l t si n a r e a d o u t i n d i c a t i o n .
5. lf an f-number indication appears, set the
lens aperture on the camera as indicated by
the meter, decreasing exposure by three
stops for ref lected-light readings (p. 1 1). lf
not, made adjustment as indicated on the
next page and repeat the reading.
6. With the camera set for the shutter speed
corresponding to the final measuring time
used, make your actual exposure.
NOTE l f t h e a d j u s t e d m e a s u r i n gt i m e d i f f e r s f r o m
The Flash Meter ll is designed primarily to t h a t d e s i r e d , t h e a p e r t u r e / s p e e dc o m b i n a -
measureinstantaneousbursts of light. lf you tion dial on the back of the meter mav be
use it as a generalexposure meter for continu- used to find the proper aperture; simply
o u s l i g h t ,t h e f o l l o w i n g a p p l y : align the dial indication for the measuring
o With a film-speed of ASA 100, the meter's time set with the readout f-number on the
measuring range is EV 3 to EV 20 (e.9.,1 scale around the dial, and aperture/speed
sec. at f l2.B to 1l25O sec. at tl64.l combinations that will yield the same ex-
o Depending upon the measuring time set, p o s u r ec a n b e r e a d o f f o n e i t h e r s c a l e .
certain levels of brightness cannot be meas-
u r e d e v e n w i t h i n t h i s r a n g e ,a n d t h e u n d e r -
o r o v e r - r a n g ew a r n i n g m a y c o m e o n . l f t h e
"OVER" lamp lights, select shorter measur-
i n g t i m e s ( h i g h e r s h u t t e r s p e e d s )i f p o s s i b l e
until an f-number readout appears. lf the
"UNDER" lamp comes on, select longer
m e a s u r i n gt i m e s ( l o w e r s h u t t e r s p e e d s )u n t i l
an f-number is displayed.
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Measuring fill-in flash and ambient continuous
light
The Flash Meter ll can be usedto determine
exposure for pictures in which shadows from
d a y l i g h t o r o t h e r b r i g h t c o n t i n u o u s - l i g h ts o u r c -
es are being filled in with flash, since it can
measureboth the fill-in light and the ambient
s u r r o u n d i n gl i g h t . T o d o s o :
1 . W i t h s e r v i c e a b l eb a t t e r y p r o p e r l y i n s t a l l e d
(p.4), film speed set (p. 6), and arrange-
ment made for incident or reflected meas-
urement (pp. 10, 11), move the measuring-
mode selector to "CORD" position for
sync.-cord readings with electronic or M-
b u l b f l a s h ; t o " N O N . C " f o r c o r d l e s se l e c t r o -
n i c - f l a s hr e a d i n g s .
2. lf applicable, attach desired sync. cord;
flash-unit cords as indicated on p. 16, Sync.
Cord ll ason p. 17.
3 . S e t m e a s u r i n g t i m e ( p . 6 ) c o r r e s p o n d i n gt o
camera shutter speed to be used. Remember
that this must be within the synchronizing
range of the camera and long enough to
cover the total flash duration with X delay,
i . e . , g e n e r a l l y 1 / 6 0 s e c .f o r l a r g es t u d i o - t y p e
strobe units, between 1 and 1/15 sec. for
M - c l a s sb u l b s .
4. P u s h t h e m e a s u r i n g b u t t o n h a l fw a y i n .
T h e r e s e t / b a t t e r y - c h e c kl a m p s h o u l d c o m e
on to indicatemeter is ready to measure.
5. M e a s u r eo n l y t h e c o n t i n u o u s l i g h t w i t h o u t
the flash and determine and set the applica-
b l e s p e e d - a p e r t u r ec o m b i n a t i o n t o b e u s e d .
6. Then adjust the flash-to-subject distance so
t h a t a s e c o n d r e a d i n gt a k e n w i t h f l a s h o f t h e
flash-lit fill-in area calls for the same expo-
sure as in 5 above. Balance between main-
l i g h t e d a n d f i l l e d - i n a r e a sc a n b e a d j u s t e dt o
personal taste and the effect desired by
varying conditions to change the second
reading:A flash fill-in ieadout numerically
smaller (e.9.,f/5.6) than the one for con-
t i n u o u s l i g h t ( e . 9 . ,f / 8 ) , a t w h i c h t h e c a m e r a
l e n s s h o u l d b e s e t , w i l l p r o d u c e l e s sf i l l - i n ; a
n u m e r i c a l l yl a r g e ro n e , m o r e f i l l - i n .
7. Make the actual exposure with the sync.
cord properly connected with the camera
f o r X s y n c . a n d t h e c a m e r as h u t t e r a n d l e n s
set for the ambient light as determined in 5
above.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Viewfinder 10"
T h i s f i n d e r a t t a c h e st o t h e F l a s h
M e t e r l l f o r r e f l e c t e d - l i g h tm e a s u r -
i n g o f f l a s ha n d / o r c o n t i n u o u sl i g h t .
The 10" circle being read is clearly
indicated in the finder. The meter
can thus be used to accurately
spot-measureexposure on parts of a
s u b fe c t o r w i t h i n t h e a p p r o x i m a t e
angle of view of certain telephoto
lenses.
Sync. Cord | | Mini receptor
This special cord connects the This very small remote receptor
Flash Meter ll, the flash unit, and plugs into the socket provided on
the camera's sync. terminal at the the receptor head of the Flash
same time and makes meter-flash Meter ll and is used to measure
a n d c a m e r a - lf a s h s y n c h r o n i z a t i o n incident continuous and/or f lash
possible without changing connec- light in otherwise inaccessibleposi-
t i o n s . l t s f i v e - m e t e r( 1 6 - f o o t ) l e n g t h t i o n s . l t i s t h e r e fo r e p a r t i c u l a r l y
also makes it useful in measuring u s e fu l f o r c l o s e - u p s a n d p h o t o -
i n c i d e n tl i g h t i n " C O R D " m o d e . macrography.

4X spherical ND diffuser
This spherical diffuser incorpo-
rates a neutral-density element and
is attached to the Flash Meter ll for
use when light is too bright to be
measured. The meter's upward
range is thus effectively extended
by two stops.
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Flat diffuser
With this diffuser attached, the
Flash Meter | | can be used to
measure the ratio between main
and auxiliary electronic flashes
( l i g h t b a l a n c i n g ) ,i l l u m i n a n c ev a l u e
of continuous light, and guide num-
ber of electronic or M-bu lb f lash
units.
 F IC A T I O NS
SPECI
Type: Corded/cordless meter for direct digital exposure readings with
i n c i d e n t / r e f l e c t e d f l a s h / c o n t i n u o u sl i g h t
R e c e p t o r : S i l i c o n p h o t o c e l l ; r e s p o n s et i m e : 1 0 p ( t / 1 0 0 . 0 0 0 ) s e c . ; h e a d r o t a t e s

t* through 270" angle.

R e c e p t i o n m e t h o d : I n c i d e n t l i g h t : S p h e r i c a ld i f f u s e r ( o r o p t i o n a l o t h e r d i f f u s e r s )
Reflectedlight: 40o-angle reflected-light attachment (or optional
Viewfinder 1O')
M e a s u r i n gr a n g e : F l a s h f i g h t : I n c i d e n t : 2 0 - 1 O , 2 4 Ol u x . s e c .
Reflected:8 - 4,096 cd/m2' sec.
Continuous light: Incident: 20 - 10,240 lux.sec.
(= EV 3 - EV 20 at ASA 100)
Reflected: 8 -4,096 cd/m2.sec.
(= EV 6 - EV 23 at ASA 100)
Accuracy: t0.3 EV
M e a s u r i n gm o d e s : " C O R D " f o r s y n c h r o n i z e d e l e c t r o n i c f l a s h , M - c l a s sf l a s h b u l b s ,w i t h

t
o r w i t h o u t s u r r o u n d i n gc o n t i n u o u s l i g h t , u s i n gs y n c . c o r d ,
of flash unit or cptional Sync. Cord ll; continuouslight
only without cord
' N O N . C " f o r s i n g l e - b u r s te l e c t r o n i c f l a s h , w i t h o r w i t h o u t s u r r o u n d -
ing light, without cord
'MULTl" for non-synchronized multiple
or cumulative electronic
f l a s h e sw i t h o r w i t h o u t s u r r o u n d i n g l i g h t , w i t h o u t c o r d
b y s e l e c t o ra r o u n d m e a s u r i n g b u t t o n w h i c h a l s o h a " O F F " p o s i t i o n
Ready indication for "NON.C" and "MULTl" by reset/battery-check
lamp
 F i l m - s p e e ds e t t i n g s : A S A 1 2 - A S A 3 2 0 0 i n 1 / 3 - s t o p c l i c k i n c r e m e n t s s e t b y k n o b w i t h
release
M e a s u r i n g t i m e s 1: , 1 1 2 , 1 1 4 , ' 1 1 8 , 1 1 1 5 , 1 1 3 O , 1 1 6 0 , 1 1 ' l 2 5 , a n d 1sle2c5.iO n clickstops
s e t b y k n o b t o c o r r e s p o n dw i t h a p p l i c a b l ec a m e r as h u t t e r s p e e d
F-number indication range: tl1 - f/90 digitally in full stops, with intermediate+113- and +213-
s t o p , u n d e r - a n d o v e r - r a n g ei n d i c a t o r l a m p s
P o w e r s o u r c e : O n e s e l f - c o n t a i n e d9 v b a t t e r y , M a l l o r y M 1 6 0 4 o r e q u i v a l e n t
B a t t e r y c h e c k : B y r e s e t / b a t t e r y - c h e c kl a m p o n " C O R D f ' m o d e , a c t u a t e d b y m e a s u r -
ing button
Other: Aperture/speed conversion dial, screw for +1 EV fine measuring
a d j u s t m e n t ,A S A / D l N c o n v e r s i o nt a b l e , s e p a r a t e - r e c e p t ojra c k
S i z e a n d w e i g h t : 4 2 x 7 4 x 1 4 6 . 5 m m ( 1 - 5 1 8x 2 - 7 1 8 x 5 - 3 1 4 i n . ) , 3 4 0 9 ( 1 2 o z . l w i t h o u t
battery
A c c e s s o r i e s : I n c l u d e d w i t h m e t e r : R e f l e c t e d - l i g h ta t t a c h m e n t , n e c k s t r a p , c a s e
A v a i l a b l eo p t i o n a l l y : S y n c . C o _ r d l l , 4 X s p h e r i c a l N D f i l t e r , V i e w -
f i n d e r 1 0 " , f l a t d i f f u s e r ,m i n i r e c e p t o r

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r CARE AND STORAGE
o Do not touch receptor, diffuser, and lens be subject to relatively high temperatures. 37
surfaces; keep them clean by using a soft F u r t h e r , d o n o t s t o r e i t i n h u m i d p l a c e so r
brush from time to time. lf they become n e a r c o r r o s i v ec h e m i c a l s .
soiled, remove loose matter with a blower o K e e p t h e m o d e - s e l e c t o ri n i t s " O F F " p o s i -
brush, the wipe gently with a soft clean tion when the meter is not in use. lf it is not
c l o t h , w i t h o r w i t h o u t f i r s t b r e a t h i n go n t h e to be used for more than a month, be sure
surface to be cleaned. to remove the battery.
o Do not subject your Flash Meter ll to o When the Flash Meter ll is to be stored for a
vibration or shocks. long time, it should ideally be placed in its
o The unit should never be placed or left in original package and sealed in an air-tight
the glove compartment or other places in container with an appropriate quantity of a
m o t o r v e h i c l e s o r e l s e w h e r ei n w h i c h i t m a y dehumidifying agent such as silicagel.

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