The Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter is a portable and versatile meter that offers dedicated functions for photography, cinematography and HD cinematography. Featuring a sliding lumisphere, the meter can measure incident or reflected light via a lens with a 40° reception angle. The L-308X-U provides a wide metering range from 0 to 19.9 EV at ISO 100, works with exposure times starting as low as 1/8000 all the way up to 60 seconds, and offers a broad flash range from f/1.0 to f/90.9 at ISO 100. The meter’s settings can be easily viewed on the customizable LCD display, which automatically lights up when working at 5 EV or darker. Photo mode allows for still shooting with aperture and shutter priority, Cine mode lets you select frame rates between 8-128 fps, and HD Cine mode is perfect for shooting with DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Additionally, PC sync terminal and a cordless flash measuring options are available. Powered by a single AA battery, the L-308X-U weighs approximately 3.5 oz. for convenient portability.

Features 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 todays 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.