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The [[Sekonic]] L-308S is a hand held flash meter. It replaces the [[Sekonic L-308BII|L-308BII]]. In 2011, a limited edition series was produced to celebrate Sekonic's 60th anniversary. The limited editions of the meter were available in red, light green, and pale blue.  
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The '''Sekonic L-308S Flashmate''' was introduced in 2001. It replaces the Sekonic L-308BII. It is nearly the same as the BII model but has a cine mode. The LCD display has also changed a bit, no longer offering the half circle icongraphy.
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In 2011, a limited edition series was produced to celebrate Sekonic's 60th anniversary. The limited editions of the meter were available in red, light green, and pale blue.  
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== Specifications ==
 
== Specifications ==
 
* Measuring system: Incident, reflected and Flash
 
* Measuring system: Incident, reflected and Flash
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* Dimensions: 110 x 63 x 22 mm
 
* Dimensions: 110 x 63 x 22 mm
 
* Weight: 30g w/o battery
 
* Weight: 30g w/o battery
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== L-308DC ==
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The '''L-308DC DigiCineMate''', is similar to the L-308S but offers more options for for film makers. Measurment modes include Cine mode, HD mode (frame priority) and photo mode. Has a wider range of fps as well as shutter angle measurement modes compared to previous models.
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This model also makes it much easier to measure in FC (foot-candle) and LUX mode without having to use EV conversion charts common with the previous models.
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==Links==
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/flashes_meters/sekonic_l-308s/sekonic_l-308s.htm L-308S manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus' Orphan Cameras]
 
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Revision as of 16:51, 17 January 2012

The Sekonic L-308S Flashmate was introduced in 2001. It replaces the Sekonic L-308BII. It is nearly the same as the BII model but has a cine mode. The LCD display has also changed a bit, no longer offering the half circle icongraphy.

In 2011, a limited edition series was produced to celebrate Sekonic's 60th anniversary. The limited editions of the meter were available in red, light green, and pale blue.

Specifications

  • Measuring system: Incident, reflected and Flash
  • Measuring Element: Silicon photo diode
  • Measurement range (ISO100): EV 0 to EV 19.9
    • Display range (ISO100): EV -5 to EV 26.2
  • Film speed: ISO 3 to 8000 (1/3 stop)
  • Aperture: f0.5 to f90; 1/10 increments (Full, 1/2 and 1/3 stop)
  • Shutter: 60 sec. to 1/8000 sec
  • Shutter flash: 1 sec. to 1/500 sec
  • Cine: 8 to 128fps
  • Power: 1x AA (LR6) alkaline/carbon zinc battery
  • Dimensions: 110 x 63 x 22 mm
  • Weight: 30g w/o battery

L-308DC

The L-308DC DigiCineMate, is similar to the L-308S but offers more options for for film makers. Measurment modes include Cine mode, HD mode (frame priority) and photo mode. Has a wider range of fps as well as shutter angle measurement modes compared to previous models.

This model also makes it much easier to measure in FC (foot-candle) and LUX mode without having to use EV conversion charts common with the previous models.

Links