Description
Inspired bythe popular legacy of the L-308 series that began almost a quarter of a centuryago, the NEW Sekonic FLASHMATE L-308X addresses significant features andfunctions that meet and exceed the needs of today’s Photo and Cine/Videoshooters. The L-308X includes the familiar blend of compact, lightweight andintuitive design, which has made the L-308 series so popular, as well as theCine/Video features of the affordable DigiCineMate L-308DC.
Theversatility of the latest DSLR cameras has expanded the capabilities and creativityof today’s image makers. With just one camera, today’s shooters have becomemulti-media image makers, blending both still and moving images seamlessly, forthe ultimate storytelling. Offering all the features expected from the latestgeneration L-308 series, the NEW FLASHMATE L-308X features an LCD backlight,Aperture priority (Photo Mode), and ISO 850 setting (for native ISO CineCamera’s). The FLASHMATE L-308X is the perfect blend of Photo/Cine features allin one lightmeter.
Features：
● Three Metersin One : Whether your shooting assignment is capturing images at a wedding,producing short training videos for a local business or producing acinematographic documentary, the FLASHMATE L-308X accommodates your lightingchallenge with accurate and comprehensive measurements that put the image makerin control.
● PHOTO Mode: The FLASHMATE L-308X offers full exposure control for photographer’son-location or in the studio. In addition to Shutter Priority Mode, the NEWAperture Priority Mode offers the carefree depth-of-field control provided onmost DSLR’s. In addition, a range of ambient and flash functions including Cordand Cordless flash measurement, as well as ambient EV measurement are fullydisplayed.
● HD_CINEMode : A compact and portable choice for today’s videographers, the FLASHMATEL-308X offers an impressive range of features only found on more sophisticatedmodels. Determining the correct exposure reading and controlling the lightingsituation with the shutter speed and frame rate settings, provides aperturereadings within one-tenth stop accuracy.
● CINE Mode :Designed with the professional in mind, the FLASHMATE L-308X can take on thechallenges of digital cinematography. Select from the right combination offrame rates and shutter angles to achieve the exposure control necessary withone-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.
● Three Waysto Measure : Slide the built-in lumisphere to the right and insert the lumidisc(optional) into the provide slot over the light receiver.
● Illuminateddisplay : Backlight LCD turns on automatically under EV5.
● Calibrationcompensation : Adjust the L-308X to your Film or Digital camera’s exposure ormatching the L-308X to other handheld meters. (+/-1.0EV in 0.1 step)
● Customsetting : Three custom settings are available to select display mode, incrementof measurement and unit of illuminance (lx or fc) to fit to your camera andmetering requirements.
Specifications：
● Type :Digital light meter for Ambient and Flash light
● LightReceptor : Incident light and Reflected light
● PHOTO Mode: Ambient light : Shutter speed priority mode, Aperture priority mode, EV mode；Flashlight : Cord flash mode, Cordless flash mode
● HD_CINEMode : Ambient light : Shutter speed priority mode, Frame rate setting mode，Simplifiedilluminance mode
● CINE Mode :Ambient light : Frame rate priority mode, Shutter angle setting mode，Simplifiedilluminance mode
● AmbientLight : Incident light : EV0 to EV19.9，Reflected light : EV0 to EV19.9
● Flash Light: Incident light : F No. 1.0 to F No.90.9，Reflected light : F No. 1.0 to F No.90.9
● Illuminance: Incident light : 2.50lx to 190,000lx，0.23fc to 17,000fc
● ISOSensitivity : ISO3 to ISO8,000 (in 1/3 steps), plus 850
● Aperture :F No. 0.5 to F No. 90.9 (in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step)
● ShutterSpeed : Photo mode : Ambient light: 60 sec. to 1/8000 sec. (in 1, 1/2, 1/3step)，Flashlight :1 sec. to 1/500 sec. (in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step) plus 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100sec. HD Cine mode : Ambient light 1/8 sec. to 1/8000 sec. (in 1, 1/2, 1/3 step)plus 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/120 sec.
● Frame Rate: 8, 12, 16, 18, 24, 25,30, 32, 48,50, 60, 64, 96, 100, 120, 128 f/s
● ShutterAngle : 45, 90, 180, 270, 360 degrees
● EV : EV-6.0to EV27.2 (in 1/10 step)
● LCD :Backlight LCD (Automatic illumination under EV5)
● Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
● StorageTemperature : -20 °C to +60 °C
● PowerSource : 1.5V x 1 (AA battery)
● Weight :Approx 80g (without battery)
● Dimentions(W x H x D) : Approx 63(W) x 110(H) x 22(D)
● StandardAccessory : Soft case, Strap, Synchro terminal cap, Startup guide, Safetyprecaution
● OptionalAccessory : Synchro cord, 18% Gray card, Lumidisc, Color grip (quantitylimited)
