Kenko KFM-1100 Auto Digi Flash Meter

The large LCD display reads out in "F" numbers in 10ths of stops and in 1/2 stop increments in a pointer scale across the top of the display. With a shutter speed range of 1/8000 second to 30 minutes, this meter is quite sensitive. In its cine mode, frame rates of 8-128 can be achieved.

As a flash meter, the KFM-1100 can be used with or without a sync cord, and has an aperture range of F/1.0 - f/128. As an added bonus, both flash and ambient lighting can be analyzed to determine the lighting ratio of any 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

 Measuring System

Incident - Spherical diffuser; Silicon photocell

Measuring Modes

Ambient - Ambient light

Cord - Flash with sync cord

Non-Cord Flash without sync cord

for 40° Reflected light: F No. 1.0 to 90 + 0.9 stop

For 5° Spot Viewfinder: F No. 1.0 to 90 + 0.9 stop

Receptor Head

Rotating

Aperture/Shutter Priority

Aperture and Shutter

Display Readout

LCD type; F No. 1.0 to 128 + 0.9 stops (0.1 stop increments)

ISO Range

3-8000

f/Stop Display Range

Measuring range: "F" No. 1.0 - 128 + 0.9 stops (0.1 stop increments)

Shutter Speed - Ambient

1/8000 - 30 minutes

Shutter Speed - Flash

1 to 1/1000 second

EV Range (ISO-100)

-17 to 40.8 (0.1 stop increments)

Cine Speeds

8-128 frames/sec

Exposure Memory

Two memory "slots" to store previous measurements that can be recalled for reference or for averaging

Shadow/Highlight Calculation

-10 to +10 (0.1 stop); Analog scale: F No. 1.0 to 90 (1/2 stops)

Brightness Difference

1.0 to 90 (1/2 stops)

Flash to Ambient Ratio

0 to 100% in 25% increments

Multiple Flash

Not Specified by Manufacturer

Exposure Calibration

Not Specified by Manufacturer

Power Source

One "AA" battery (not included); Battery life: approx 50 hours in Ambient mode

Dimensions

2.25 x 6.2 x 1.0" (57 x 157 x 26mm) (WHD)

Weight

4.7 oz (135g) without battery