Minolta Auto Meter F
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This page is not to be confused with the Minolta Flash Meter series of meters.
The Minolta Auto Meter series was able to measure flash starting with a revision of the Auto Meter III.
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Auto Meter III
Auto Meter III is a digital electronic exposure meter. The previous Auto Meter line were Cds meters, with a calculator dial.
Auto Meter III F
The Auto Meter III F is a modified version of the regular Auto Meter III. The primary added feature was the ability to measure flash.
Accessories
- Viewfinder 10 degree
- 40 degree reflected light attachment
- Flat diffuser
- Mini Receptor
- Booster II
- Spot Mask
- 4x and 8x spherical ND filter
Auto Meter IV F
The Auto Meter IV F has a new design body, with expanded metering sensitivity.
Auto Meter V F
Auto Meter V F was released in 2002 and is nearly identical to the older Auto Meter IV F.
Accessories
- Flat Diffuser
- 40 degree reflected light attachment
- Mini Receptor
- Viewfinder 5 degree
Specs
Auto Meter III F | Auto Meter IV F | Auto Meter V F | |
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Year | 1981 | 1992 | 2002 |
Measuring system | incident and reflected | ||
Measuring element | Silicon Photo Diode | ||
Measuring range incident | -2.4 to 19.1 EV | -2 to 19.9 | |
Measuring range reflected | 1 to 22.5 EV | 1.2 to 23.1 EV | |
Measuring range viewfinder | ? | vf 5: 2.5 to 24.4 EV vf 10: 1.2 to 23.1 EV |
vf 5: 2.5 to 24.4 EV |
ASA | 12 to 6400 ASA | 3 to 8000 ASA | |
Shutter | 30min to 1/2000 | 30min to 1/8000 | |
Shutter flash | ? | 1s to 1/500 | |
Aperture | digital: f0.7 to 64 analog: f1 to 45 |
f1 to 90 | |
EV | -5.4 to 28.5 EV | -7.8 to 31.5 EV | -17 to 40.8 EV |
Cine | 8 to 128 fps | ||
Power | 1× 6v alkaline 4LR44 1× 6v silver oxide 4SR44 1× 6v PX28 |
1x 1.5v AA / LR6 | |
Dimensions | 132 × 69 × 31 | 147 × 59 × 26 | |
Weight | 150g wo batt | 125g wo batt |