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L-408

Description

 

  • The Sekonic L-408 is the world’s first water resistant exposure meter. A revolutionary new ambient/flash meter with built-in 5º spot and incident measuring capabilities. The Sekonic L-408 answers the need of the demanding photographer seeking extensive capabilities available in a single unit.
  • Built in parallex tree 5º spot viewfinder provides instant access for selective narrow angle light measuring of a scene of subject.
  • World’s first water resistant light meter is protected from the corroding effects of damp and wet conditions.
  • Unique built-in combinations of Lumisphere and Lumidisc Lumisphere retracts (flat diffuser function) for contrast light measuring.
  • Multi flash mode for cumulative flash measuring.
  • Aperture or shutter priority exposure mode.
  • Digital and analog display of measured data on a large easy to read L CD panel.
  • 3 exposure measurements retained in each measuring mode: incident, contrast, reflected
  • Cord or cordless flash measuring: Extended standby (90 seconds) in cordless mode, enables repeat flash measuring without resetting.
  • Auto battery check display in 1/10 increments.
  • Aperture displayed in full and half steps plus 1/10 step.
  • Single 1.5 volt AA penlight battery powers the Sekonic L-408.
  • Supplied with soft case, neck cord, P.C. terminal cap and battery.
Specification Table

 

Measuring system: Incident or reflected for flash and ambient light
Photo cell: Silicon photo diode
Measuring range: Ambient:EV(-)1 - EV 19.9 incident,
(ISO 100) Ambient:EV 2.5 - EV 22.9 reflected 5º
  Flash:f/1.0 - f/90+0.9 incident
  Flash:f/2.0+0.5 - f/90+0.9 reflected 5º
Film Speed: ISO 3 - 8000 at 1/3 stop increments
F/stop display range: f/1 - f/90+0.9AV
Shutter speed: 1 sec. - 1/500 sec. for flash light
  30 min. - 1/800 sec. for ambient light
Movie scale: 8 fps. - 128 fps.
Exposure value: EV(-) 9.9 - EV36.1
Light-receiving system: Incident light: Lumisphere down position (flat diffuser function)
  Reflected: Built-in 5º spot viewfinder, min. distance 50cm
Repeat accuracy: + 0.1 EV or less
Power source: 1 AA penlight battery 1.5 volt
Weight: 180 grams - 6.3 oz. (w/o battery)
Dimensions: 144 x 77 x 41mm - 5.7" x 3" x 1.6"

Specifications subject to change without notice

  

 

 

                   

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