Sekonic L-308

The Sekonic L-308 is a compact handheld light meter designed to make exposure readings quick and straightforward.

It can measure both ambient and flash light, with incident metering for measuring the light falling on your subject and reflected metering for reading light from the scene. The reflected-light system uses a 40° measuring angle, while flash can be measured either with a sync cable or without one on compatible versions.

The L-308 is small enough to keep in a camera bag without taking up much room, but gives you the kind of dedicated exposure control that can be particularly useful when shooting film or working with manual exposure.

Sekonic has produced several versions of the L-308 over its life, so the exact functions and specifications vary slightly between models. This listing is for the specific unit shown in the supplied photographs.

This is a vintage item, so please use the supplied photographs to assess its condition and check what is included before purchasing.

Best for

Film photography, manual exposure, flash photography, studio work and photographers who prefer using a dedicated light meter.

What to expect

A compact Sekonic digital light meter with ambient and flash metering, incident and reflected-light measurement, and a simple LCD display. The exact features depend on the specific L-308 version.