Sekonic Flashmate L-308X Light Meter

Product Description

Features:
Measurement: light, flash light (direct & reflective)
Readout: whole stop; 1/2-stop; 1/3-stop
Light measurement range: LV 0 - LV 19.9
Flash light meaurement range: F1.4-F90.9 (ISO 100)
Repeat precision: +/- 0,1EV or less
Film sensitivity: ISO 3 - 8000
Aperture range: F / 0.5 - F / 90.9
Shutter speed flash: 1 - 1/500 sec
Shutter speed ambient light: 60 - 1/8000 sec
Light value: LW (-) 5 / LW 26,2
Power supply: 1x AA battery
Dimensions: 63mm (w) x 110mm (h) x 22mm (d)
Weight: 80 grams

The Sekonic L-308X Flashmate is the new replacement for their popular Flashmate L-308S Flash Meter and includes substantial upgrades and features over the previous model making it the ideal all-in-one light meter for serious photographers.
It is a must-have for studio and on-location photographers and is the smallest and lightest digital light meter in the Sekonic range. It offers both ambient and flash lighting exposure control for photographers as well as being suitable for video with its dedicated Cine and HD Cine modes
It can handle both direct and reflected light exposure measurements in increments of full, half or third stops when using either digital or film cameras. It also has an extensive metering range from 0 to 19.9 EV at ISO 100, and its flash range is f/1.0 to f/90.9 at ISO 100. Its accuracy rating is <0.1 EV on repeat exposures, and when set to the whole stop mode, you view the exposures in steps of 1/10th of a stop.
The exposure data and related information are displayed using clear icons, which you can read even in low lighting conditions.

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Manufacturer's Description

A legacy of accuracy pocket-sized and exceptionally accurate, the Flashmate L-308X light meter from Sekonic is a compact tool for metering both ambient and flash lighting as well as working in video with dedicated Cine and HD Cine modes. Equipped with a sliding lumisphere, the L-308X is able to measure ambient light as well as reflected light via a lens with a 40? reception angle. This meter also has a wide metering range; from 0 to 19.9 EV at ISO 100, and can work with flash within a range of f/1.0 to f/90.9 at ISO 100. Repeat accuracy is also important when metering, which the L-308X delivers with a rating of <0.1 EV on repeat exposures.

Maximum versatility last year, Sekonic introduced their groundbreaking flag ship light meter, the Speedmaster L-858D-U. By merging functionality for both photography and cinematography into one light meter, Sekonic created a powerful and invaluable tool for image makers of every kind. Now Sekonic is bringing that philosophy to the immensely popular L-308 series with the new Flashmate L-308X.

L-308X Flashmate - Technical Specifications


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 power indicator 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 Standard accessories Soft case, Strap, Synchro terminal cap, Startup guide, Safety precaution

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Delivery

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