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Sekonic Flashmate L-308X
Light meter
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29 reviews
Does what it should
The light meter does exactly what you expect it to do. I just wonder if the price is justified for such a standard electronic part with such a plastic feel.
Nevertheless, I wouldn't want to do without it when working with flash in the studio.Pro
- Simple operation
- Reliable
Contra
- Relatively expensive
- Somewhat cheap impression
My first light meter; it does all I need. The online-only operating manual is essential!
As a relative newbie to serious photography, and having acquired some studio lights, it seemed that a meter would help me improve my skills and image results. Unsatisfied with the smartphone apps I tried, I decided to buy an entry-level light meter. This model by Sekonic seems to be the ideal choice for my situation: far more affordable than most, just using older technology. Whereas the much more expensive versions have larger displays, touch screens and more user-friendly interfaces, the L-308X provides a multitude of operating modes and possibilities in a basic plastic case using numerous physical buttons and an old-fashioned, crowded LCD display. A very summarized 'Startup Guide' folded sheet is supplied in the box, but I got lost very quickly when trying to follow it. Fortunately, a much better 52-page Operating Manual is available on Sekonic's web site. Having read through it, I now understand that the L-308X is an even more flexible piece of gear than I first thought, but you definitely need to put in the learning time to get the most out of it.
Yes, it's lightweight, but it doesn't feel weak or cheap to me. The supplied leatherette pouch is handy for protecting it in transport. Using its multiple button combinations and small LCD screen does feels like working with a device designed in the 1990s, but a good one nonetheless. As others have noted, it's a pity that such seemingly old tech is still selling for over CHF 200, but it appears that the whole light meter market skews towards expensive.Pro
- Value for money (compared to competition)
- Multiple operating modes
- Compact and lightweight
Contra
- Somewhat unintuitive user interface
- Small, crowded LCD display
LCD for outdoors just better
I have a great light meter with color display, but it didn't work out for outdoor use and sunlight. Therefore, I was looking for a simple light meter with good readability and LCD display.
The Sekonic is very easy to use. Also the ISO change happens at the push of a button. That's why it hangs around my neck all the time.
The measuring accuracy I can not judge directly, the images are in any case well exposed :)Pro
- Good readability
- Simple operation
Very good meter from sekonic. Very easy to use
Sekonic remains a reference. I use spometer for analog photography for old film cameras. But I have used it to measure flash ranges for a few accurate shots with my Canon 5D.
Perfect in the studio and in the wild
Easy to use with my old collection cameras. The result is perfect for the studio or in the wild :)
Pro
- Effective in the studio
- Perfect for older appliances
- good measures
- Flashmeter
Contra
- Its price
- Readability
A useful tool for the photo amateur
Affordable, functional, practical, lightweight, indispensable for analogue photography, useful in digital if you use flash. Highly recommended!
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