Sekonic Flashmate L308X

Whether your shooting assignment is capturing images at a wedding, producing short training videos for a local business or producing a cinematographic documentary, the FLASHMATE L-308X accommodates your lighting challenge with accurate and comprehensive measurements that put the image maker in control.

Features

Intuitive and compact design that fits into your pocket
3 meters in 1: PHOTO/HD CINE/CINE modes for all image makers
Switchable Incident/Reflected light measurement & removable Lumidisc
Calibration compensation of +/-1.0 in 0.1 step
Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
40° Reflected Light Metering Photo, Cine, and HD Cine Metering Modes
Illuminance Measurement
LCD with Auto Backlight under EV5 PC Sync Terminal & Cordless Flash Option
Runs on One AA Battery

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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 EV0 to 19.9 at ISO 100, and can work with flash within a range of f/1.0 to f/90.9 at ISO 100.

Photo Mode
The L-308X 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 L-308X 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.

Metering

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