Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter (401-305) with Deluxe case
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ISO and Shutter Speed are both manually set. The meter will tell you what aperture to shoot at when you use a test flash.
Unfortunately, this is not the case.
The Philippines are a country in Southeast Asia.
You'd need an L- if you wanted to do that. In order to do so, dial 478DR. There is no built-in transmitter in this unit.
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The light meter is excellent. It works for both ambient and flash lighting. Ambient light is taken into account by flash metering (as it should be). br>br>The issue is that the X-axis is not set correctly. maintaining the sync interval, and maintaining precision In normal mode, you can adjust the exposure time in full stop increments from one second to 1/500s, then 1/75th, 1/80th, 1/90th, and 1/100th. The meter displays 1/10th stop precision in this mode, allowing one to precisely set studio strobes. What exactly is the issue here? Due to the fact that my X-ray The sync interval is one-hundredth of a second. br>br>I can change the mode to allow for 12 stop increments in the exposure time, then set the exposure time to 1/180s, but the meter no longer displays 1/10th stop values, instead defaulting to 12 stop precision. br>br>The exposure time mode can also be changed to 13 stop increments, with the meter showing a precision of 13 stop. As a result, I am unable to set the exposure time on the meter to 1/180s. br>br>However, this is a fantastic meter for both continuous and strobe lighting, as well as mixed lighting. Other features include one-touch metering, for example. If you press the button once in strobe mode, it will begin to meter the strobe and display a value when the flash occurs. Do you want to change the strobes' brightness? Go ahead and fire once more. There is no need to press the button again because the new value is displayed on the flash. It also has a synchronization feature. br>br> Two cine modes, for those who do cinematography or vlogging, and can work in incident or reflected light mode, and a cord socket for metering on strobe trigger —I do not use this feature because I have a radio tigger in my hand— There is an optional accessory, the Lumidisc, which is used for measuring light ratios, or checking for consistency of flat surface lighting, or light fall-off measurement, or light fall-off measure off. PROS Fantastic meter with high precision, multiple modes, and a large EV range. br>br>CONS Does not provide specific exposure times when using the highest precision setting.
This, along with a Color Checker Passport, should be included in any set for both new and experienced players. ish gaffers and DPs who want to work in the industry and make high-quality films, TV shows, and commercials, or even those who see themselves as indie filmmakers. Granted, your eyes will become so accustomed to lighting that this meter will only serve as a safety net to check your work, but even so, it's nice to have this tool on hand for peace of mind. There aren't many bells and whistles on this one. There isn't a spot meter, and in some cases, I prefer one. It's a straightforward tool that won't let you down. I use it frequently, primarily to ensure that the light on green screens is consistent before shoots. That necessitated the purchase of the additional lumidisc. I'm not sure why it's not included at this price, but overall, this is the best budget light meter for beginners and intermediates who can't afford the higher-end models.
It's around 43 years old and has served me well, but this new Sekonic L-100 has replaced it. 308X- I should have bought one years ago because it is so much smaller and easier to use. I no longer need to use a sync cord to connect my light meter to my flash transmitter because the Sekonic measures the flash without one. The Sekonic's lighted screen is also a big help because it clearly displays the ISO, shutter speed, and F Stop readings so you can see all three while taking each reading. With my old EF-S, I was able to capture the following images. 1 I had to be careful not to move the ISO and shutter speed dials out of position, or my F Stop readings would become meaningless, which I did quite frequently.
This meter went above and beyond my expectations, and I'm very pleased with it. I was winging it when it came to camera settings for flash photography, but now I don't have to. It is compatible with the Canon 600 EX ll RT, Canon ST-100, and Canon 600 EX ll RT. RT, as well as the Canon 430EXlll- With the Sekonic L-Series, you can get a lot more done in less time 308X- All of your photos are correctly exposed.
The simplicity with which it can be used and the precision with which it can be used. I can't think of anything negative to say about this light meter.
The display is good, the button layout is simple, but the instructions are a little lacking. Enter "daylight" in the settings, but measure on "flash" for flash measurements. To get the most out of any flash meter, including this one, you must first learn how to manually add and subtract "stops" using shutter speed or flash strength.
br>br>It is not a high-priced meter, but it does the job well.
I'm having some issues with it, but that could be due to my lack of knowledge. I'm stumped as to why I can't program the shutter speed I want; it jumps between them.
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