CHF189.–
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!
Fulfilled its role perfectly
Pro
- Works perfectly
- Easy to use
- Autonomy
- Pocket included
Contra
- The design looks "old".
- Nothing exceptional
Inexpensive flash light meter
I only use this light meter for light metering with ambient light and flash. For object metering, the camera offers more options such as spot, integral or centre-weighted. Flash light, without a sync cable connected, is reliably detected and measured correctly.
Measures light
The effort involved in photographing with flash has been reduced enormously. However, the basics of flash photography should be understood before buying the device.
Works really well!
Even if the body seems light, the camera is precise and can measure continuous light and flash light for fine-tuning. Very satisfying indeed.
Pro
- Continuous light and flash practice
- Précis
Good pictures
The light meter is a must for professional shoots & the Sekonic L-308X is an inexpensive and professional tool for successful and efficient shoots.
Pro
- Settings for recording correct
- Preparing light for shoots
- No loss of time for light adjustment during shooting
Well
Pro
- Can measure exposure
Contra
- Very cheap plastic housing for this price
- Not exactly intuitive operation
- too expensive
Seconic L-308X
Pro
- Manage your lights 1st time around
Contra
- Pity the high end is too expensive.!
Every analogue photographer needs
Pro
- handy
- operator friendly
Power in the hands
Discovered by chance on a set, directly adopted. I quickly realised that it was a must have. It's compact, light, solid and it works. What more could you ask for?
Pro
- Easy to use
- Solid
- Lightweight
Simple and functional
Pro
- Simple to use
Contra
- Somewhat inexpensive construction
Sekonic l-308x
simple, efficient, compact and light
great for outdoor and indoor measurements or with mixed light
Pro
- small
- lightweight
- handy
Contra
- none
It works
Nothing special, year after year always the same construction and function, but why change a recipe that works? To add some nice but not so useful gadgets and make them pay? I'd rather not.
I had an old model that worked perfectly for 16 years... I hope this one will do the same :-)Pro
- functional
Precise and simple
Pro
- Easy to use. Long battery life
Useful tool
Essential tool in a photographic kit, a valuable aid for measuring light.
Pro
- Precise Exposure
Very precise
A "must have" product for a photographer
Pro
- Small and easy to use
top!
Perfectly sufficient for all photographic fields
Good product for amateur photographers
Good value for money
Excellent value for money
It is not professional, yet for a little more money than the usual cheap model you can buy a good, robust device with a lot of capabilities. I am very satisfied.
1Value and from the Sekonic -L308X
I am very satisfied with the Sekonic L-308X, it fulfils its purpose.
Pro
- Very good
Ok
