SEKONIC L-308X Flashmate Light Meter User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- SEKONIC
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SEKONIC L-308X Flashmate Light Meter User Manual
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Check Included Items
The following items are included with the meter in the package. Please be sure to check that all noted items are included. If any items are missing, please contact the distributor or the reseller you purchased the meter from. Batteries are not included in the package. Please obtain these separately.
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Meter
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Startup Guide Soft Case (this document)
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Soft case
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Strap
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Synchro Terminal Cap Installed on the meter
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Safety Precaution
Names of Parts
- POWER Button
- LumisphereLight Receptor
- MODE Button
- MEASURING Button
- UP Button
- DOWN Button
- ISO Button
- Synchro Terminal
Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Basic Operation
Switch the Light Receiving Method
To set for either incident or reflected light operation, slide the Lumisphere
mounting until it clicks.
Incident Light Measurement
Slide Lumisphere to the left over the meter cell (lens) and take a
measurement. When using the Lumidisc (optional), slide Lumisphere to the right
to expose meter cell to attach the Lumidisc, and take a measurement.
Reflected Light Measurement
Slide Lumisphere to the right to expose meter cell, and take a measurement.
Measurements are made from the camera position or within the same view as the
camera lens.
Illuminance/Lighting Ratio Measurement
Attach the Lumidisc (optional) over the meter cell (lens). Point the Lumidisc
directly toward the light source and measure.
Setting ISO sensitivity
Hold down the ISO Button and press either the UP Button or DOWN Button to
select ISO sensitivity being used.
Display Mode
Select PHOTO Mode, HD CINE Mode or CINE Mode. Please see “8.Custom setting function” below for how to select.
Select Measuring Mode
Press the MODE Button to select the Measuring mode.
Custom Setting Function
- To enter the Custom Setting Mode, hold the MODE Button and then press the POWER Button to turn the meter ON. `CS’ (custom setting) and setting number (1 Custom Setting item to 3) will appear at the right of the display. The current custom setting will appear at the left side of the display. Press the UP Button or DOWN Button to select the desired custom setting group number. The Custom setting item will change each time the MODE Button is pressed. Use these settings to customize meter operations and displays to fit your camera and metering requirements.
- Press POWER Button to exit Calibration compensation mode.
Calibration Compensation Function
Compensation may be necessary to calibrate the meter to camera specifications or to match the display to another exposure meter. Calibration compensation can be made in precise 1/10 step increments in a +/-1.0 EV range.
- Set the camera Display mode (HD CINE, CINE or PHOTO) in advance.
- To enter the calibration compensation mode, hold the ISO Button ⑦ and press the POWER Button ① to turn the meter ON.
- Select the compensation amount by pressing the UP Button ⑤ or DOWN Button ⑥ . ※Plus compensation resultsin the increased exposure ( t h e i m a g e b e c o m e s b r i g h t e r ) , a n d m i n u s compensation results in thedecreased exposure (the image becomes darker).
- Press POWER Button ① to exit Calibration compensation mode.
