Let’s hit the rewind button for a moment. I bought the preceding Sekonic Flashmate L-308S some 20 years ago and have been using it ever since. I’ve always been impressed by its excellent accuracy and consistency, whether I’ve been using it outdoors under natural light, indoors under artificial lighting, and particularly for use with studio flash setups. The last of these scenarios is where the light meter really comes into its own.
For studio and location flash, I’ve entrusted many of my professional shoots to it entirely, and I’ve never been disappointed. The replacement L-308X (L-308X-U in the USA – same meter, different warranty) that I’m reviewing here looks and feels almost identical but combines the functions of the L-308S and the L-308DC videographer’s meter, delivering an all-in-one solution for hybrid shooters. And if you’re not familiar with the brand, let’s give that rewind button another poke.
