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KENKO KFM-1100 Professional Light Meter
For most people
the minimal, clearly marked buttons will make
using the meter second nature in very little
time. The side of the meter only has 3 buttons,
the largest is for taking measurements, the
other two set on a rocker are UP/DOWN input
buttons for changing F no., shutter speed or ASA/ISO.
This simple, easy-to-use ergonomic design feels
comfortable in your hand and its logical control
layout will please photographers who want to
concentrate on the subject, not their equipment.
Large, easy to read LCD_displays measurements in
F no. format with large numbers in 1/10 stop
increments and in more common 1/2 stop
increments in a pointer scale across the top of
the LCD display. LCD also has a back-light for
easy reading in low light situations.
The meter is sensitive enough for ambient
(existing) light to be measured for a shutter
speed range from 30 minutes to 1/8000 of a
second. In Cine mode it can be used to read
frame-rates of 8 to 128 frames/sec.
For measuring flash, the meter has modes to
either trigger the flash using a sync-cord or
set to non-sync cord for manual flash
triggering. The aperture range that can be
displayed is from f/1.0 to f/128.
Useful in mixed flash/ambient lighting
situations, the “Analyze” function can determine
the ratio of ambient to flash light in a scene.
This feature is very handy in scenes where a
flash is being used to “open up” a shadowed area
left by ambient (natural) light.
The meter’s “Calculation” function can be used
to average measurements that have been stored in
memory, very useful in reflected light
measurements to capture highlight or shadow
detail more accurately. The KFM-1100 has two
memory “slots” to store previous measurements
that can be recalled for reference or for
averaging. Just press the “M” button after each
reading to store it in memory. If the memory has
two readings stored, it will delete the oldest
reading to store the current information.
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Specifications |
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Type: |
Hand-held
Exposure meter for incident and flash light |
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Reception
Method: |
Incident-light
readings |
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Receptors: |
Incident-
Spherical diffuser, 270&Mac251; Rotating
receptor head |
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Receptor
Elements: |
Silicon
photocell |
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Measuring
Modes: |
AMBI- Ambient
light,
CORD- Flash w/sync cord
NON-CORD- Flash without sync cord
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Measuring
Range: |
Ambient light-
EV +/- 2.0 to 19.9, Flash- Incident light
reading
+/- 0.1 stop
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Flash for
incident light: |
F No. 1.0 to
128 + 0.9 Stop |
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For 40°
Reflected light: |
F No. 1.0 to
90 + 0.9 stop |
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For 5° Spot
Viewfinder: |
F No. 1.0 to
90 + 0.9 stop |
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Repeatability: |
+/- 0.1 EV |
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Display Range: |
- |
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F Number: |
F No. 1.0 to
128 + 0.9 stops (0.1 stop incr.)
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EV value: |
-17 to 40.8
(0.1 stop incr.) |
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Shutter speed: |
- |
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Ambient: |
30 minutes to
1/8000 sec. |
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Flash |
1 to 1/1000
sec. |
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Frame Rate:
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8 to 128
frames/sec |
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ISO
sensitivity: |
3 to 8000 |
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Exposure
Difference: |
-10 to +10
(0.1 stop) |
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Analog Scale: |
F No. 1.0 to
90 (1/2 Stop) |
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Analyze Scale: |
Ratio between
Flash and Ambient, 0 to 100% in 25%
increments |
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Power: |
one
AA_Alkaline dry-cell battery |
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Battery Life: |
Approx. 50
hours continuous reading in AMBI mode.
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Operation
Temperature range: |
15 to 120°
(-10 to + 50 C) with 85% relative humidity |
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Dimensions: |
2.25 in (57mm)
W x 6.2 in (157mm) H x 1.0 in. (26mm) D
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Weight: |
4.7 oz. (135g)
w/o battery |
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Standard
Accessories: |
Spherical
diffuser, neck strap, case |
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Suggested
Retail Price: |
$ 499.95 |
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