The one that fits my bill nicely is a sekonic l 308 s light meter that does not have though shutter priority mode or aperture priority my apologies if i am not describing that very precisely. There are also frequently asked questions, a product rating and feedback from users to enable you to optimally use your product. The sekonic 308 has the necessary basic functions, is accurate, and i. Designed to meet the needs of the next generation of image makers. This sekonic lumidisc is a replacement or spare for the one included with the l 308 series light meters, such as the l308b ii and l308s. Then again, i knew before i got the meter how to use it so that may have made the manual easier to understand. For mamiya and bronica medium format cameras and accessories go to. Equipped with a sliding lumisphere, the l308x is capable of measuring incident or reflected light via a lens with a 40 reception angle. About the sekonic l308s light meter the pocketsized sekonic l308s flashmate is the smallest and lightest digital light meter in the sekonic lineup. Sometimes i use the meter when i am scouting different settings, including indoors to decide what lenses and or flashes i might want to use. As a mobile photographer i never know the conditions i will be shooting in but, with the sekonic l. Multimaster l408 measuring instruments pdf manual download. The sekonic l 308 series of light meters was introduced in 1992 and continues with the l308dc introduced in 2010. Auto power off function 1 to conserve battery power, the meter will turn off about four minutes after last use.
Now sekonic is bringing that philosophy to the immensely popular l308 series with the new flashmate l308xu. Unfollow sekonic l 308s to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The one that fits my bill nicely is a sekonic l308 s light meter that. Find great deals on ebay for sekonic l 308s and sekonic l308x. This sekonic lumidisc is a replacement or spare for the one included with the l308 series light meters, such as the l308b ii and l308s. Three meters in one by merging functionality for both photography and. The only meter with flash duration measurement, hss measurement and an increased 3. This module may or may not support sharing across multiple sites it doesnt explicitly state either way whether it does. Below you can view and download the pdf manual for free. The flashmate retains the compact and intuitive design of its predecessors while blending the best features and functionality of the l308s and l308dc.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on october 22, 2012. Part 2 ambient metering 0pm4wubw4ce part 3 metering strobe. Using the sekonic l308s incidentflash lightmeter youtube. Barring that, the sekonic l358 flash master light meter is a classic and one that i considered personally. The most popular sekonic light meters either second hand or new are in the price range of 270 euros499. Pretty much the ability to adjust shutter angle instead of shutter speed. It exposes accurately down to a tenthofastop for both ambient and electronic flash light readings in fullstop mode.
How bad is sekonic l308 s light meter studio and lighting. Prweb march 05, 2018 sekonic corporation, the leader in innovation and engineering of photographic light meters, announces their latest addition to the. The sekonic l 308 u flashmate is an essental part of any photograhers kit. Sekonic multimaster l408 operating instructions manual pdf. Sekonic l308s flashmate digital incident, reflected. In 1984, the sekonic l518 digipro x1 meter was used on board the nasa space shuttle. Introducing the sekonic l308xu flashmate the worlds most versatile and affordable light meter for the next generation of photographers and cinematographers. As a mobile photographer i never know the conditions i will be shooting in but, with the sekonic l308xu i can meter the conditions and be shooting in a flash. I looked at the l208, but preferred the digital readout of the 308, its ergonomics for incident readings, and the single aa battery of the 308 is one you can get absolutely. Pretty easy to find used l358 meters and, if you need more, sell the l358 for what you paid for it. Indicates a caution or limitation that accompanies operation. This meter fits very nicely my bill as it costs around 150 euros.
Sekonic even includes a note telling you that the skin and case cannot be used together. Hopefully someone will join in the discussion with actual sekonic experience. While the manual isnt exaclty detailed i think it does a pretty good job covering how to use the meter in either incident or reflected mode. It is designed to read ambient or flash exposures in either reflected or incident. Back when i started photography during the film era the light meter was a staple in my camera bag. Sekonic l308b flashmate ambientflash light meter at. If you instead opt for the 358 youll be buying a meter which will meet future needs which you arent even able to anticipate at this point. However, compensation may be necessary to calibrate the meter to. Prweb march 05, 2018 sekonic corporation, the leader in innovation and engineering of photographic light meters, announces their latest addition to the l 308 series of light meters, the flashmate l308xu the worlds most versatile meter for photographers and cinematogaphers. View and download sekonic multimaster l408 operating instructions manual online.
The pocketsized sekonic l308su flashmate is the smallest and lightest digital light meter in the sekonic lineup. Ein paar mal habe ich ihn auch schon bei hohen kontrasten outdoor. Sekonic digi lite f l328 digital light meter from japan 518y. Sekonic l308b flashmate incident and reflected light exposure meter. Sekonic l308xu flashmate digital light meter 405 adorama.
You are attempting to add a reference to this module that exists on another site in this group. Sekonic l308b flashmate ambientflash light meter at keh. The only meter with flash duration measurement, hss measurement and an increased 3 stops of sensitivity. However, compensation may be necessary to calibrate the meter to camera specifications or to match the display to another exposure meter. Sekonic l308s flashmate or sekonic l308dc digicinemate. The sekonic l308u flashmate is an essental part of any photograhers kit. Ein paar mal habe ich ihn auch schon bei hohen kontrasten outdoor verwendet. Flash light wired measurement measurement using the synchro cord. The sekonic l308s light meter is the smallest digital flashmeter for reflective and incident light readings in ambient or electronic flash lighting conditions. Three meters in one by merging functionality for both photography and cinematography into one light meter, sekonic has create a powerful and invaluable tool for image makers of every kind. Sekonic l 308b ii flashmate light meter light meters user.
How to use a sekonic 308b light meter in and outdoors. Now sekonic is bringing that philosophy to the immensely popular l 308 series with the new flashmate l308xu. Sekonic l308xu flashmate light meter l308xu filmtools. The sekonic l308 series of light meters was introduced in 1992 and continues with the l308dc introduced in 2010 it is designed as a compact, easytouse electronic ambient and flash. If you have found that the case is too small, you should make a. If this is not the manual you want, please contact us. Sekonic digicinemate l308dc operating manual pdf download. For mamiya and bronica medium format cameras and accessories. What is the exact purpose of the optional lumidisc. The transmitter can be the dedicated hotshoesynccable unit or the sekonic module, and the receiver can trigger pretty much any light that can be triggered with a sync cable. Barring that, the sekonic l358 flash master light meter is a classic and one that i considered. Need a manual for your sekonic l308s flashmate light meter. It is designed to read ambient or flash exposures in either reflected or incident modes, and it displays accurate exposure readings in full, half, or thirdstop increments to mirror the exposure. I took it everywhere, and when i switched to digital i honestly thought i wouldnt need one but every time i took a shot and process the image i felt lost.
I dont use it for a while, can get it to do what i want without going to the manual. Sekonic l308b flashmate ambientflash light meter this product is currently out of stock. Sekonic l308s flash mate instruction manual, user manual, pdf. It will have all the functions of the 308s plus functions for video. The printed digits are large and have been color coded for easy recognition of all readings. Please contact a keh photography expert to discuss similar options. The sekonic l308xu flashmate light meter was designed to meet the needs of next generation image makers as the mosts versatile and affordable light meter. It is designed as a compact, easytouse electronic ambient and flash meter with a lcd screen. The sekonic 308 has the necessary basic functions, is accurate, and i think a good value. It is designed to read ambient or flash exposures in either reflected or incident modes, and it displays accurate exposure readings in full, half, or thirdstop increments to mirror the exposure settings of todays dslr and film. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see. Sekonic meters pocketwizards are sets a minimum of a receiver and a transmitter. Calibration compensation function this meter has been calibrated to sekonic standards. How to use a sekonic 308b light meter in and outdoors discussion in lighting equipment started by marknagel, jul 11, 2005.
With the l 308 all you have to do is take a reading then change the shutter speed used by the meter and the aperture value will change to give the the correct exposure for the new shutter speed. The sekonic l208 twin mate is a compact light meter which combines incident and reflected light measurement, and has been carefully designed to provide simple, onehanded operation. Provides the reference information and related functions that are useful in operating the l 308s. Oct 08, 2017 hopefully someone will join in the discussion with actual sekonic experience. Exceptionally portable and versatile in its design, the l308x flashmate light meter from sekonic is a versatile meter that blends both photo and videooriented functions into a single unit.