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2 Product Information: Light Meter L-308X Series

2.2 Included Items

2.3 Names of Parts

2.4 Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

2.5 Basic Operation

2.5.1 Switching the Light Receiving Method

2.5.2 Incident Light Measurement

2.5.3 Reflected Light Measurement

2.5.4 Illuminance/Lighting Ratio Measurement

2.5.5 Setting ISO Sensitivity

2.6 Display Mode

2.7 Contact Information

2.7.1 Documents / Resources

2.7.1.1 References

L-308X Flashmate Light Meter

Product Information: Light Meter L-308X Series

The Light Meter L-308X Series is a device that measures light
intensity to help photographers and filmmakers achieve accurate
exposure in their work. It comes with a Lumisphere Light Receptor,
a Synchro Terminal, and an ISO Button among other parts. The device
has a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that shows the measuring mode
icons, battery power indicator, ISO display, shutter speed frames
rate, shutter angle, illuminance, and aperture EV 0.1 step
display.

Safety Precautions

Before using the Light Meter L-308X Series, it is important to
read the Safety Precautions for proper operation. The WARNING
symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury if the
product is not used properly. The CAUTION symbol indicates the
possibility of minor to moderate personal injury or product damage
if the product is not used properly. The NOTICE symbol indicates
cautions or restrictions when using the product. Please read all
notes to avoid errors in operation.

Included Items

The following items are included with the meter in the
package:

Meter
Startup Guide
Soft Case (this document)
Strap
Synchro Terminal Cap installed on the meter

Batteries are not included in the package. Please obtain these
separately.

Names of Parts

POWER Button
Lumisphere Light Receptor
MODE Button
MEASURING Button
UP Button
DOWN Button
ISO Button
Synchro Terminal

Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows:

Measuring Mode icons
Battery Power Indicator
ISO Display
Shutter speed frames rate
Shutter angle
Illuminance
Aperture EV 0.1 step display

Basic Operation

Switching the Light Receiving Method

To set for either incident or reflected light operation, slide
the Lumisphere mounting until it clicks.

Incident Light Measurement

Slide Lumisphere to the left over the meter cell (lens) and take
a measurement. When using the Lumidisc (optional), slide Lumisphere
to the right to expose meter cell to attach the Lumidisc, and take
a measurement.

Reflected Light Measurement

Slide Lumisphere to the right to expose meter cell, and take a
measurement. Measurements are made from the camera position or
within the same view as the camera lens.

Illuminance/Lighting Ratio Measurement

Attach the Lumidisc (optional) over the meter cell (lens). Point
the Lumidisc directly toward the light source and measure.

Setting ISO Sensitivity

Hold down the ISO Button and press either the UP Button or DOWN
Button to select ISO sensitivity being used.

Display Mode

Select PHOTO Mode, HD CINE mode or CINE mode by pressing the
MODE Button. Please see the Custom Setting Function below for how
to select.

Contact Information

For recycling information, please contact the official
collection point of your country. For technical support, please
contact:

Phone: 1.888.610.7664
Website: www.calcert.com
Email: [email protected]

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Light Meter

English

L-308X
L-308X-U
Startup Guide
Thank you for purchasing FLASHMATE L-308X Series. This Startup Guide introduces the basic operations of this light meter. For details about how to use this light meter, please see the Operating Manual.

1. Download

2. Check Included Items

The following items are included with the meter in the package.
Please be sure to check that all noted items are included.
If any items are missing, please contact the distributor or the reseller you purchased the meter from.
Batteries are not included in the package. Please obtain these separately.

Meter

Startup Guide Soft Case (this document)

L-308X

Strap

Synchro Terminal Cap Installed on
the meter

Safety Precaution

English Safety Precaution

For Proper Operation
Before using this product, please read this “Safety Precautions” for proper operation.

The WARNING symbol indicates the WARNING possibility of death or serious injury if the
product is not used properly.

The CAUTION symbol indicates the CAUTION possibility of minor to moderate personal
injury or product damage if the product is not used properly.

NOTICE

The NOTICE symbol indicates cautions or restrictions when using the product. Please read all notes to avoid errors in operation.

General Safety Information

· Read the Operating Manual before use.

· Keep the Operating Manual on hand for reference at any

time.

· Stop using this product when there are any abnormalities.

· The modification or disassembly of this product is prohibited. · Do not attempt to repair this product by yourself.

· This product is intended only for persons with expert

knowledge.

· Monitor children so that they do not touch this product.

· Use this product in a usage environment described in the

Operating Manual. · This product is not waterproof.

official collection point of your country for recycling.

1.888.610.7664

www.calcert.com

[email protected]

3. Names of Parts

POWER Button LumisphereLight Receptor

MODE Button

MEASURING Button

UP Button

DOWN Button

ISO Button

Synchro Terminal

4. Explanation of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Measuring Mode icons

Battery Power Indicator

ISO Display

Shutter speed frames rate shutter angle Illuminance

Aperture EV 0.1 step display

5. Basic Operation
Switch the Light Receiving Method
To set for either incident or reflected light operation, slide the Lumisphere mounting until it clicks.
Incident Light Measurement
Slide Lumisphere to the left over the meter cell (lens) and take a measurement. When using the Lumidisc (optional), slide Lumisphere to the right to expose meter cell to attach the Lumidisc, and take a measurement.
Reflected Light Measurement
Slide Lumisphere to the right to expose meter cell, and take a measurement. Measurements are made from the camera position or within the same view as the camera lens.
Illuminance/Lighting Ratio Measurement
Attach the Lumidisc (optional) over the meter cell (lens). Point the Lumidisc directly toward the light source and measure.

1.888.610.7664

www.calcert.com

[email protected]

Setting ISO sensitivity

Hold down the ISO Button and press either the UP Button or DOWN Button to select ISO sensitivity being used.

6. Display Mode

Select PHOTO Mode, HD CINE Mode or CINE Mode. Please see “8.Custom setting function” below for how to select.

7. Select Measuring Mode

Press the MODE Button to select the Measuring mode.

PHOTO Mode Shutter speed priority mode

Aperture Priority Mode

EV mode (Ambient mode)

Cord Flash mode (shutter speed priority)
HD_CINE Mode Shutter speed priority mode

Auto Reset Cordless Flash mode (shutter speed priority) Frame rate setting mode

Simplified illuminance mode(Selectable in Custom setting)

CINE Mode Frame rate priority mode

Shutter angle setting mode

Simplified illuminance mode (Selectable in Custom setting)

Hold ISO Button and press MODE Button to return to the previous Measuring Mode.

8. Custom Setting Function

1) To enter the Custom Setting Mode, hold the MODE Button and then

press the POWER Button to turn the meter ON.

`CS’ (custom setting) and setting number (1

Custom Setting item

to 3) will appear at the right of the display.

The current custom setting will appear at

the left side of the display.

2) Press the UP Button or DOWN Button to select the desired custom setting group number.

CS No./Group

1.888.610.7664

www.calcert.com

[email protected]

3) The Custom setting item will change each time the MODE Button is pressed. Use these settings to customize meter operations and displays to fit your camera and metering requirements.

CS number Custom setting group

Custom setting item

Display mode
Increments of aperture and shutter speed
Simplified illuminance display (2)

PHOTO mode HD_CINE mode

(1)
Full Step

1/2 Step

(1)

Foot-Candle

Lux

fc (1)

CINE mode 1/3 Step No Display

1 Default settings.