Minolta flash meter iv

The Minolta Flash Meter IV is a professional handheld exposure meter from the mid-1980s, designed for photographers working with both continuous light and flash.

It can measure incident and reflected light, with dedicated modes for ambient light, cord-connected flash and cordless flash. The receptor head rotates through 270°, making it easier to position when taking a reading, while the LCD display gives you both digital and analogue-style information about the exposure.

Where the Flash Meter IV really becomes useful is when you're working with more than one light source. Its analyse function can help break down the relationship between ambient and flash light, while memory and averaging functions allow you to compare readings and work out exposure across different parts of a scene.

It is a great piece of classic Minolta equipment for anyone shooting film with flash or working with more deliberate lighting setups, and a nice step up from a basic handheld exposure meter.

This is a vintage item, so please use the supplied photographs to assess its condition and check what is included before purchasing.

Best for: Film photographers, portrait photography, studio work, flash photography, mixed-light setups and anyone who enjoys using a dedicated handheld meter.

What to expect: A vintage Minolta professional exposure meter with continuous and flash metering, mixed-light analysis, memory functions and a rotating receptor head. Optional viewfinder and reflected-light attachments were available for more specialised readings.