Sekonic L-208 Flash Meter

by Sekonic
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Sekonic L-208 Flash Meter
The Sekonic L-208 TWINMATE is a palm-sized analog light meter for hand-held incident and reflected ambient light readings. Small and light, the L-208 TWINMATE can also be mounted onto your camera or bracket - using the included hot-shoe adapter for quick, camera-positioned reference readings as you work. Though designed primarily for entry-level users, long-time shooters look to the Sekonic L-208 TWINMATE as an accurate, easy-to-stow, back-up meter. Owners of rangefinder cameras who desire and incident and reflected meter also appreciate the included shoe mount.

A sliding lumisphere enables accurate incident readings. Retract the lumisphere, and you can now take reflective readings. The silicon photo diode receives light at an angle of 33-degrees , which is slightly narrower than the angle-of-view of a normal lens. A hold-and-read function maintains the reading for 15 seconds after releasing the measurement button to allow you time to evaluate your settings. A single, long-lasting CR2032 lithium battery powers the show.

Features

# Compact and light. Ideal for one-handed operation or can be attached to your camera's hot-shoe - or bracket - using the included accessory shoe adapter
# Perfect for beginners, or as a compact ambient backup meter
# 30-seconds to 1/8000th, f/1.4 to f/32 in half-stop increments
# ISO 12 to 12500 in half-stop increments
# EV3 to EV17 in both incident and reflected modes at ISO 100
# 'Hold-and-Read' mode locks readings for 15-seconds, allows for extended exposure evaluation time
# 33-degree acceptance angle in reflected mode
# Fits in your pocket, weighs only 1.5 ounces (40g) (w/o battery)
# Includes Strap, Carrying Case, CR2032 Lithium Battery and Accessory Mounting Shoe

Specifications

Type: Analog exposure meter for ambient light
Light receiving method: Incident light and reflected light
Incident light: Sliding Lumisphere
Reflected light: Light receiving angle 33o
Light receptor element: Silicon photo diode

Measuring Range (ISO 100)
Ambient light: Incident light EV 3 to EV 17 Reflected light EV 3 to EV 17 (with 33o angle)
Calibration Constant: Incident light metering: Lumisphere C = 340
Reflected light metering: K = 12.5

Display Range
Film speed: ISO 12 to 12500 (in 1/2 steps)
Shutter Speeds: Ambient light: 30 seconds to 1/8000 seconds (in 1 stop) plus 1/5, 1/10, 1/125, 1/50, 1/100, /200, 1/400, 1/800
Aperture: f/1.4 to f/32 (in 1, 1/3 stop)
Light Receptors EV 3 to EV 17 (in 1, 1/2 stop)

Other features
Battery used:Type: One CR2032 battery (3V Lithium dry cell)
Operating temperature range: 32o to 104o F (0o to 40o C)
Storage temperature range: -4o to 140o F (-20o to 60o C)
Dimensions: 1.8"W x 2.6"H x 1.0"D (45mmW x 65mmH x 24mmD)

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