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The Sekonic L-308S FlashMate offers photographers an affordable, lightweight and digital ready light meter. Its small comfortable design fits perfectly in the palm of your hand with easy one-hand operation. Utilizing component technology and precise calibration, the L-308S offers accurate exposure data for film or digital. Software enhancements now offer the photographer a choice of Full, 1/2 or 1/3 step selectable aperture settings to display data just the way digital cameras do. With 1/10th of a stop measurement and read out, accurate and consistent exposures are a snap for D-SLRs or point and shoot digital cameras. The LCD screen displays information such as ISO, measuring modes and selected settings in an easy to read layout for quick measurements.
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Sekonic L-308 S Flashmate
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
As a photography film student I was in the search for a light meter since our film cameras dont have a built in flash meter ( in this case de arri sr3 ) At school we use the sekonic 758 the most advanced sekonic flash meter. I was under a budget so I decided to go with the L-308S and I am so glad I did. It is a breeze to use. You have the option to put the shutter in film mode. It is so light weight. It fits easily in any pocket. The best part is that it uses a AA battery and that is it. Other light meters use special batteries that are harder to find and usually you can only buy them at specific shops.
In conclusion it is a great light meter. I highly recomended. Personally I prefer the L-308S over the other Sekonic light meters.
In conclusion it is a great light meter. I highly recomended. Personally I prefer the L-308S over the other Sekonic light meters.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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If you're new to the world of Light Meters, Sekonic is a brand that seems to have been around forever in this space and is very well respected; it was an easy choice for me.
I purchased it for the flash meter function - I just got my first studio light set so rather than rely on trial and error for set-up I thought a meter would be a bit easier. The meter itself amply fills the palm of your hand and has all the buttons where you need then for single handed operation. It's very simple to use - you just tell it the camera ISO setting and shutter speed and set it to 'get ready to meter', hit the flash test button on your light's remote trigger and up pops the settings - spot on every time so far! The wireless system that came with my lights made it easy for me but even if your flash uses a cable trigger the Sekonic has a cable connection which means you can trigger stobes directly from the meter.
As well as a flash meter it also provides incident and reflected light readings. While this might seem out-moded I've found myself using it instead of the camera meter a couple of times already for certain subjects; it also makes you look like you know what you're doing...
It comes with a cord, carry case, battery and a different diffuser and as well as normal light metering and flash, it can also be used for cinematography and provide EV readings that can be converted to LUX via a table in the manual.
At 118x64x24mm (140x87x24mm in the case) my only gripe is the large size and light weight - if it was the same weight but smaller it would be great for travel but it is quite big and as such I fell it lends itself better to studio work, for which more weight would have given it a higher quality feel. For this reason I was tempted to give it 4 stars but it's nothing more than a personal preference and you can't really argue with the price/operation/accuracy making it a very good product, so for me it definitely gets a 5* rating.
I purchased it for the flash meter function - I just got my first studio light set so rather than rely on trial and error for set-up I thought a meter would be a bit easier. The meter itself amply fills the palm of your hand and has all the buttons where you need then for single handed operation. It's very simple to use - you just tell it the camera ISO setting and shutter speed and set it to 'get ready to meter', hit the flash test button on your light's remote trigger and up pops the settings - spot on every time so far! The wireless system that came with my lights made it easy for me but even if your flash uses a cable trigger the Sekonic has a cable connection which means you can trigger stobes directly from the meter.
As well as a flash meter it also provides incident and reflected light readings. While this might seem out-moded I've found myself using it instead of the camera meter a couple of times already for certain subjects; it also makes you look like you know what you're doing...
It comes with a cord, carry case, battery and a different diffuser and as well as normal light metering and flash, it can also be used for cinematography and provide EV readings that can be converted to LUX via a table in the manual.
At 118x64x24mm (140x87x24mm in the case) my only gripe is the large size and light weight - if it was the same weight but smaller it would be great for travel but it is quite big and as such I fell it lends itself better to studio work, for which more weight would have given it a higher quality feel. For this reason I was tempted to give it 4 stars but it's nothing more than a personal preference and you can't really argue with the price/operation/accuracy making it a very good product, so for me it definitely gets a 5* rating.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
This unit is not the most fully featured light meter compared to some you can get you can get but for the price it does exactly what you need.
I've used mine a lot whilst working with studio flashes (which it fires once you attach a synch lead) and I've always found it to be very accurate, always giving me a bang on exposure. It's small (pocket sized) and very light yet feels well built and it's easy to work around a scene checking light levels in all the nooks and crannies.
It's also able to take reflected light readings - simply slide open the built in diffuse dome and it will work in much the same way as the built in light meter in you camera.
It's one of those devices that 'just works'.
I've used mine a lot whilst working with studio flashes (which it fires once you attach a synch lead) and I've always found it to be very accurate, always giving me a bang on exposure. It's small (pocket sized) and very light yet feels well built and it's easy to work around a scene checking light levels in all the nooks and crannies.
It's also able to take reflected light readings - simply slide open the built in diffuse dome and it will work in much the same way as the built in light meter in you camera.
It's one of those devices that 'just works'.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Light weight and pocket friendly
Exactly what I needed for the shoots, very light weight and handy. Has almost all the frequently used features. Essential part of my camera bag. Very less battery consumption.
Published 2 months ago by Nirupam Biswas
It takes two minutes to know how to operate. Very intuitive.
Simple, easy to learn how to operate, and very light weighted. It does not have an Av priority system (you set the aperture and the meter gives you the speed), but I think is not... Read more
Published 3 months ago by G L Rocha
flash meter
anybody who likes photography must have and use one of these meters, it make easy work for lighting situation where the camera finds it a bit difficult,
Published 5 months ago by william
Does the job
Does what it should, have used the model above this and could not justify the extra £50 as there seems little difference. Feels a little cheap but it seems quite durable. Read more
Published 5 months ago by E. Reynolds
Great value
Very good value. If you are first buyer and not fussed about having a matching brand light meter to your camera set, then it well could be your choice. Does the job perfectly. Read more
Published 5 months ago by whitecritter
Great First Flash Meter
I have never used a flash meter before - in fact never really taken much interest in flash photography. Read more
Published 9 months ago by BenClarke
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This lightmeter does exactly what it says, and it is relativly easy to use once you get the hang of what each button does and how to measure different light settings. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Steve
Simply yet Accurate
Lightweight, small, simple, and accurate, just what I needed. Bonus points, includes a AA battery so you can used it right out of the box. Simple operation and easy controls. Read more
Published 23 months ago
Flashmate L-308S
A neat fit in your pocket piece of kit. Easy to use and accurate, compared to alternatives can be bought at a reasonable price, nicely finished. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mr. IAN C. WILLIAMS
light meter
a Fantastic pice of kit simple to use . using the meter in my city & guilds course helps me no end to use my DSLR im manual mode , a goood meter to use for flash indoor & out... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by David Gill
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