Inspired by the popular legacy of the L-308 series that began almost a quarter of a century ago, the NEW Sekonic Flashmate L-308X addresses significant features and functions that meet and exceed the needs of today’s Photo and Cine/Video shooters. The L-308X includes the familiar blend of compact, lightweight and intuitive design, which has made the L-308 series so popular, as well as the Cine/Video features of the affordable DigiCineMate L-308DC.
Product Highlights
- Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash
- 40° Reflected Light Metering
- Range: 0 to 19.9 EV at ISO 100
- Flash Range: f/1.0 to f/90.9 at ISO 100
- Customizable LCD with Auto Backlight
- Exposure Time: 1/8000 to 60 Sec
- Cine Mode with 8-128 fps Frame Rates
- Repeat Accuracy: ±0.1 EV or Less
- PC Sync Terminal & Cordless Flash Option
- Runs on One AA Battery
The versatility of the latest DSLR cameras has expanded the capabilities and creativity of today’s image makers. With just one camera, today’s shooters have become multi-media image makers, blending both still and moving images seamlessly, for the ultimate storytelling. Offering all the features expected from the latest generation L-308 series, the NEW Flashmate L-308X features an LCD backlight, Aperture priority (Photo Mode), and ISO 850 setting (for native ISO Cine Camera’s). The Flashmate L-308X is the perfect blend of Photo/Cine features all in one lightmeter.
Three Meters in One
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.
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.
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