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product_id: 61189340
title: "L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter, Compact Digital Incident & Reflected Exposure Meter with Photo, Cine & HD Cine Modes, LCD Auto Backlight, Illuminance Measurement, Pocket-Sized Design"
brand: "sekonic"
price: "338357CFA"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Sekonic"
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/61189340-l-308x-u-flashmate-light-meter-compact-digital-incident-reflected
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# Flash range f/1.0 to f/90.9 Exposure accuracy 0.1 stop Shutter speed 60s to 1/8000s L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter, Compact Digital Incident & Reflected Exposure Meter with Photo, Cine & HD Cine Modes, LCD Auto Backlight, Illuminance Measurement, Pocket-Sized Design

**Brand:** sekonic
**Price:** 338357CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Master your light, own every shot.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter, Compact Digital Incident & Reflected Exposure Meter with Photo, Cine & HD Cine Modes, LCD Auto Backlight, Illuminance Measurement, Pocket-Sized Design by sekonic
- **How much does it cost?** 338357CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/61189340-l-308x-u-flashmate-light-meter-compact-digital-incident-reflected)

## Best For

- sekonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sekonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted by Creators:** Top-rated (#6 in light meters) with 4.6 stars from 1,100+ photographers
- • **Broad Exposure Range:** Capture every detail from EV 0 to 19.9 and shutter speeds up to 1/8000s
- • **Precision Exposure Control:** Nail perfect lighting with 0.1-stop accuracy for ambient & flash
- • **Ultra-Compact & Lightweight:** Pocket-sized design at just 3.5 oz for on-the-go pros
- • **Versatile Photo & Cine Modes:** Seamlessly switch between stills, HD video, and cinema-grade settings

## Overview

The Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate is a compact, lightweight digital light meter delivering precise exposure readings down to a tenth of a stop. Designed for photographers and videographers, it offers dedicated modes for still photography, HD cine, and cinema cameras, covering a wide range of shutter speeds and flash intensities. With its versatile incident and reflected light measurement, it’s a must-have tool for professionals seeking consistent, flawless lighting results.

## Description

The pocket-sized Sekonic L-308X-U FLASHMATE is the smallest and lightest digital light meter in the Sekonic line-up. Featuring dedicated modes for photography, cinematography and HD cinematography, plus the ability to switch from incident to reflected light the L-308X-U is the most versatile and affordable photo/cine meter in the market.

Review: Must have - Being a headshot photographer this is a must have piece of kit. Easy to set up and use. Great accurate lighting results when using it. A massive time saver. Feels a little lightweight but the fact that is works consistently well makes it great value for money. Highly recommend.
Review: I Love This Meter! - I have been a hobby photographer for a long time. I dabbled in landscapes, bird, and nature photography. Sometimes I would get nice photos and most of the time I was like, what am I doing wrong? I work at a school so occasionally I would shoot games or practice just to practice and expand what I normally photograph.. I was then asked to photograph the senior class group photo. I never liked the photos but they seemed to be happy with them. This year I was asked to shoot all sports, indoors and out. I have never shot indoors with any light set ups before. I am practicing like crazy and I am not at all happy with any of my work. I then decided to by the SeKonic L-308X-U flash mate Light Meter as my final piece of equipment. Game Changer! Why have I never used a light meter before this? I was intimidated by them. I learned this very fast because I mainly shoot in manual mode so I am familiar with the exposure triangle. Now I am blown away and I am so excited to get out there and create. For me it was easy to use and figure out. Accurate because I have way better exposures that I have ever have before. Expensive yes, but worth it.

## Features

- Exposures accurate down to a tenth-of-a-stop for both ambient and electronic flash light readings in full-stop mode.
- At ISO 100 the ambient EV range is 0 to 19.9 flash f/stops range from f/1.0 to f/90.9 with a shutter-speed span of 60-seconds to 1/8000th-of-a-second (1 sec to 1/500th for flash).
- Photo Mode: for still image photographers featuring shutter or aperture priority display of a full range of ambient and flash functions including cord and cordless flash measurement
- HD Cine Mode: perfect for DSLR and mirrorless videographers who need to take exposure readings and control light using shutter speeds and frame rates
- Cine Mode: designed for use with cinema grade cameras, allows users to select from the most useful frame rates and shutter angles for exposure control with one-tenth stop accuracy.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B079YWCZNC |
| ASIN  | B079YWCZNC |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Batteries  | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10 in Photographic Light Meters |
| Brand Name | Sekonic |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,107) |
| Date First Available  | February 21, 2018 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04962294012014 |
| Included Components | Light meter |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions | 4.3 x 2.5 x 0.9 inches |
| Item Dimensions W x H | 2.5"W x 0.9"H |
| Item Type Name | Sekonic corporation l-308x-u flashmate light meter, 1", black. |
| Item Weight | 0.22 Pounds |
| Item Width | 6.3 Centimeters |
| Item model number  | 401-305 |
| Manufacturer | MacGroup |
| Manufacturer  | MacGroup |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 3 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 401-305 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3 year warranty with registration |
| Manufacturer recommended age  | 3 months and up |
| Material Type | Aluminum, Metal |
| Model Number | 401-305 |
| Product Dimensions  | 4.3 x 2.5 x 0.9 inches; 3.52 ounces |
| Set Name | L-308 |
| Size | 2.5 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches |
| Theme | photography and videography |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

![L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter, Compact Digital Incident & Reflected Exposure Meter with Photo, Cine & HD Cine Modes, LCD Auto Backlight, Illuminance Measurement, Pocket-Sized Design - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RicNuXTPL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this as flimsy and inaccurate as some reviews say?**
A: No, the L-308 is a very accurate natural light and flash meter, easy to use once you understand the basic functions.  This is the main meter, that my college supplies our photo students. Now, the bad, it is not an Abrams's tank.  Keep it away from kids, pets, and in-laws, and don't tie to the bumper of your Ford F-150 you are good.  Any meter, is subject to damage from misuse, just hang it around your neck, you are good.

**Q: Does the L-308X-U have the ability to display the flash to ambient ration?**
A: No it does not. I believe the L-358, 558 and 608 will.

**Q: Will this work with Godox triggers for Sony, both ambient and flash?**
A: It an easy to use light meter that handles any type/source of light. It won't trigger strobes. Rather, it reads the level of light available when you trigger the strobe(s).  When I use it with strobes, I set the ISO & shutter speed to what I'm looking for, trigger the strobes w/ my wireless  flash trigger and see what the aperture should be. Then I adjust the power levels on the strobes ant test again.

**Q: What  is the temperature operating range**
A: 0 to 40 degrees C.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have
*by A***N on March 20, 2026*

Being a headshot photographer this is a must have piece of kit. Easy to set up and use. Great accurate lighting results when using it. A massive time saver. Feels a little lightweight but the fact that is works consistently well makes it great value for money. Highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Love This Meter!
*by D***Z on August 7, 2025*

I have been a hobby photographer for a long time. I dabbled in landscapes, bird, and nature photography. Sometimes I would get nice photos and most of the time I was like, what am I doing wrong? I work at a school so occasionally I would shoot games or practice just to practice and expand what I normally photograph.. I was then asked to photograph the senior class group photo. I never liked the photos but they seemed to be happy with them. This year I was asked to shoot all sports, indoors and out. I have never shot indoors with any light set ups before. I am practicing like crazy and I am not at all happy with any of my work. I then decided to by the SeKonic L-308X-U flash mate Light Meter as my final piece of equipment. Game Changer! Why have I never used a light meter before this? I was intimidated by them. I learned this very fast because I mainly shoot in manual mode so I am familiar with the exposure triangle. Now I am blown away and I am so excited to get out there and create. For me it was easy to use and figure out. Accurate because I have way better exposures that I have ever have before. Expensive yes, but worth it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Light Meter
*by K***Y on March 16, 2026*

Good product. Takes some getting used to.

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