Sekonic Flashmate L-308X Light Meter
- Incident Metering for Ambient and Flash
- Photo, Cine, and HD Cine Metering Modes
- 40° Reflected Light Metering
- Range: 0 to 19.9 EV at ISO 100
- Customizable LCD with Auto Backlight
- Exposure Time: 1/8000 to 60 Sec
- Flash Range: f/1.0 to f/90.9 at ISO 100
- PC Sync Terminal & Cordless Flash Option
- Repeat Accuracy: ±0.1 EV or Less
- Runs on One AA Battery
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
Small and compact design the Sekonic Light Meter is ideal for reflective and incident readings in ambient or electronic flash lighting conditions.
Product Features in Detail
Three Meters in One
Keeping pace with the demands of modern image creators that move from assignment to assignment, the L-308X-U features three metering modes:
Photo Mode
The L-308X-U offers full exposure control for photographers on-location or in the studio. Measurement data for flash and ambient light readings are clearly displayed on screen, as well as ambient EV measurement. In addition to Shutter Priority Mode, the new Aperture Priority Mode offers photographers care free measurements where depth-of-field is critical.
HD Cine Mode
Gives cinematographers a compact solution for scouting locations or as a quick go-to solution while they are on set. The 308X-U lets users select from a range of frame rates and shutter angles, while measuring accurately, to within one-tenth of a stop. Also, the addition of ISO 850 greatly assists cinematographers by giving them the option of taking measurements in the native ISOs of many of today's professional cinema cameras.
Cine Mode
Designed with the professional in mind, the FLASHMATE L-308X can take on the challenges of digital cinematography. Select from the right combination of frame rates and shutter angles to achieve the exposure control necessary with one-tenth stop accuracy. Truly universal, the FLASHMATE L-308X offers Lux (lx) and foot-candle (fc) readout enabling a quick set up of lighting in a compact, affordable and easy-to use design.
Three Ways to Measure
Slide the built-in lumisphere to the right and insert the lumidisc (optional) into the provide slot over the light receiver. The L-308X is now ready to measure flat subjects or lighting contrast with precision.
Lumishpere
The Lumisphere provides incident light readings for nearly foolproof exposure readings and enables lighting that scene before talent arrives.
Lens
The Lumidisc is perfect for lighting green screens, adjusting ratios and taking lux and foot-candle measurements.
Lumidisc (optional)
Reflected light readings enable measuring the brightness of subject tones, gray cards, light sources or window light.
Updated Available ISOs
Now includes ISO 850 the native ISO of some of today’s most popular video cameras.
Illuminated display
Backlight LCD turns on automatically under EV5.
Calibration compensation
Adjust the L-308X-U to your Film or Digital camera’s exposure or matching the L-308X to other hand-held meters. (+/-1.0EV in 0.1 step)
Custom setting
Three custom settings are available to select display mode, increment of measurement and unit of illuminance (lx or fc) to fit to your camera and metering requirements.
Illuminance Measurement
Lux(lx) and foot-candle(fc) display is especially used for cinematogaraphy, theatrical and other applications that require precise control of light source brightness. Either no display, lux or foot-candle is selectable in custom setting.
Type: | Digital light meter for ambient and flash light | |
Light Receiving Method: | Incident light and reflected light | |
Light receiving section: | Incident light :Lumisphere, Lumidisc (optional accessory) reflected light: Lens (light receiving angle of 40°) | |
Light Receptor Element: | Silicone photo diode | |
Measuring Mode | ||
PHOTO Mode | Ambient Light | Shutter speed priority mode, |
Aperture priority mode, EV mode | ||
Flash light | Cordless flash mode, Cord flash mode | |
HD Cine Mode | Ambient light | Shutter speed priority mode, |
Frame rate setting mode, | ||
Simplified illuminance mode | ||
CINE Mode | Ambient light | Frame rate priority mode, |
Shutter angle setting mode, | ||
Simplified illuminance mode | ||
Measuring Range (ISO100) | ||
Ambient light | Incident light | EV0 to EV19.9 |
Reflected light | EV0 to EV19.9 | |
Flash light | Incident light | F No. 1.0 to F No. 90.9 |
Reflected light | F No. 1.0 to F No. 90.9 | |
Illuminance | Incident light | 2.50 to 190,000lx - 0.23 to 17,000fc |
Repeated Accuracy | ±0.1 EV or less | |
Calibration Constant | Incident light metering | Lumisphere C=340, |
Lumidisc C=250 | ||
Reflected light metering | K=12.5 | |
Display Range | ||
ISO Sensitivity | ISO 3 to 8,000 (in 1/3 step), ISO850 | |
Shutter speed | PHOTO Mode | Ambient light: 60 sec to 1/8,000 sec |
(in 1/ 1/2 1/3 step) | ||
Flash light: 1 sec to 1/500 sec | ||
(in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step) | ||
plus 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100 sec | ||
HD_CINE Mode | Ambient light 1/8 sec to 1/8,000 sec | |
(in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step) | ||
plus 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, | ||
Frame rate (f/s) | 8, 12, 16, 18,24, 25, 30, 32, 48, 50 60, 64, 96, 100, 120, 128 f/s | |
Aperture | F No. 0.5 to F No. 90.9 (in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step) | |
Flash | Shutter speed | |
Shutter angle | 45, 90, 180, 270, 360 degrees | |
EV | Incident light: | EV-6.0 to EV27.3 (in 1/10 step) |
Reflected light: | EV-6.0 to EV27.3 (in 1/10 step) | |
Other | ||
Out of display or measurement range | E.u (Exposure Under)or E.o (Exposure Over) indication | |
Battery powerindicator display | 3 level status icon | |
Auto power off | approx. 4 min after last operation | |
Backlight LCD | Automatic illumination (under EV5) | |
Custom settings | 3 item settings | |
Calibration compensation | -1.0 to +1.0EV (in 1/10 step) | |
Battery | Type-AA 1.5-volt battery | |
Operating temperature range | 0℃ to +40℃ | |
Storage temperature range | -20℃ to +60℃ | |
Storage Dimensions | approx. 63(W) x 110(H) x 22(D) mm | |
Storage Weight | approx. 80g (without battery) | |
Storage | Soft case, Strap, | |
Standard accessories | Synchro terminal cap, | |
Startup guide, | ||
Safety precaution |
Sekonic Flashmate L-308X Light Meter
Case for L-308 Series Light Meters
Strap for Most Sekonic Light Meters (Replacement)
Sync Terminal Cap
Limited 1-Year Warranty
SKU: Sekonic 42.L-308X
UPC: 4962294012007