Used Sekonic L308S Flashmate
Condition & contents
| Grading | Good |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Lightmeter |
At a glance: Sekonic L-308S Flashmate - compact digital ambient + flash light meter.
About this lens
The Sekonic L-308S Flashmate is Sekonic's compact digital light meter - combined ambient and flash metering in a pocket-sized unit. Useful for studio flash work, film photography with meter-less cameras, and precise exposure determination.
Build & handling
| Type | Compact digital light meter |
|---|---|
| Metering modes | Ambient (incident + reflected) + Flash |
| ISO range | ISO 3 - 8000 |
| Shutter speed range | 30 minutes to 1/8000s |
| Power | 1x AA battery |
| Weight | Approx. 100g |
Works with
- Universal - use with any camera
- Particularly useful for meter-less film cameras, studio flash workflows, and landscape photography
Best for
A classic compact light meter - the L-308 series has been a photographer's companion for years, particularly for film shooters and studio photographers. Incident metering (hold meter at subject, aim back at camera) is more accurate than in-camera reflective metering for difficult lighting (back-lit subjects, white-on-white scenes). Flash mode reads studio strobes.
Frequently asked questions
Why use an external meter when cameras have built-in meters?
Incident metering (external meter at the subject) is more accurate than reflective metering (camera meter reading from camera position) for scenes with unusual tones - white subjects, black subjects, backlit scenes. Flash meters can measure studio strobe exposure directly. For critical work, an external meter pays for itself quickly.
Specifications
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sekonic |