Sekonic FLASHMATE L-308X Photographers and Film Makers Exposure Meter - Black/Blue

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For everyday use, this is going to be the best digital light meter for film photography. No one likes hauling around a larger kit than they have to.

For cinematographers, the meter can take readings as low as 0.1 lx of illuminance. This makes it possible to accurately meter scenes lit by candle light. The KFM-2200 is also quite light weight coming in at only 185g without a battery. That’s ends up being about half the weight of the Sekonic L-858D, with batteries.CINE Mode Ambient light Frame rate priority mode, Shutter angle setting mode, Simplified illuminance mode If you work in a studio setting with off-camera flash and strobe lights, then a light meter is a good investment. It’s especially the case for those that shoot with light falling on the subjects rather than just relying on the light that reflects off subjects. It’s a unique and affordable solution for those who love to make the most of smartphone technology when capturing photos or recording video.

Whether your shooting assignment is capturing images at a wedding, producing short training videos for a local business or producing a cinematographic documentary, the FLASHMATE L-308X accommodates your lighting challenge with accurate and comprehensive measurements that put the image maker in control. Photo Mode:If shooting portraits, this will be around 85mm and results in a relatively narrow field of view. Most meters have a broader field of view – usually around 40-degrees. fotowbert very kindly calculated the exposure changes for what are the most used % flash in total light values. For instance, if the ambient light reading in open shade is ISO 100, 1/100sec, and f/8 (Shady 8 rule) then adding enough flash that it is equal to 21% of the total light on the subject the exposure would change to f/8 + 1/3 stop = f/9. The Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478D-U meter sits between the L-308X-U and L-858D-U in terms of price and features. It is a great choice if you want a greater range for measuring EV, shutter speeds, and setting ISO than the L-308X-U has. The Kenko KFM-1100 is the same as the Konica Minolta Auto Meter VF, which I have previously reviewed. Kenko bought the rights and designs to the meter when Konica Minolta left the photography market. The Sekonic L-308X will be available from early March.Samples will be on the JPD stand (B122) at The Photography Show