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Sekonic L-208 Twinmaster Compact Incident / Reflected Light Meter

SKU: SKL208 MFR: 401-208
$139.00
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Key Features

  • Achieve perfect exposure with this compact Sekonic light meter, ideal for any photographer.
  • Get accurate incident and reflected light readings with the Twinmaster light meter for great shots.
  • Simplify your photography workflow; this light meter's readings ensure optimal camera settings.
  • Durable & lightweight, the Sekonic L-208 light meter is your reliable tool for years to come.
  • Enhance your photography with precise aperture & shutter speed settings using this meter.
  • Compact design makes this light meter easy to carry, ensuring you're always ready to shoot!
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ROBERT K : does it come with mounting shoe ?CONI B : Mine did not have mounting shoe.JUDITH F : Mine didn'tJESSE D : Yes, it does. It screws onto the back, so you have some control over its position as well.JOHN P : No, it is strictly hand-held.EDGAR J : Yes it did.
JAKE J : Can this be used with strobes and flash photography or is this strictly ambient light?JESSE D : Strictly for ambient light.JOHN P : The meter takes continuous readings while the button is pressed, and holds the reading for 15 seconds after you release the button. You would have to release the button exactly in time with the flash. So I think the answer to your question is no.JUDITH F : I have used this only with ambient light, since that is the kind of photography I work with for the most part. You could probably use it with a flash or strobe if you got a reading from a test shot.EDGAR J : Strictly ambient.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?ROBERT T : Wanted a straight forward meter to replace my defunct Weston Master 5FRANCIS Y : Features, price, reviewsADRIAN J : Simple to operate!KENNETH S : For analog Sekonic L208 meter attached to Konica film camera. Used with Argoflex & 2A Hawkeye when conditions are favorable & film available.MARK G : because I have several cameras with non functioning metersRALPH G : I needed a small light meter to carry around with my Yashica D TLR. Awesome!!!!DENTON H : Analog scale makes changing exposure combinations easierMICHAEL C : Great simple to use light meter I’m using the meter with a range finder so I don’t need a flash meter. Small and compactRICHARD T : I like analog this is for my Hasselblad 500CMSAMUEL V : Easy to use and size.Robert B : I chose this for a few solid reasons, it’s new, so it has a warranty. On top of that I purchased it from Adarama, and I continue to read reviews that they stand behind the products they sell. It’s affordable. It’s an entry level device and again from what I’ve read, simple to learn how to use, and provides accurate data, and last forever. I It’s small, so it’s even easier to carry along. I’m looking forward to using it.RAMSES SALIM S : Analog experienceLAURA P : shoot with 16mm bolex, easy to use, compact!CARLOS C : I needed a compact light meter to walk around with.Thomas S : For my non-meter film camerasJOHN B : A very good portable light meter. Looks to be very pocketable for on the go shooting.ROBBIE S : GREAT PRODUCTALASTAIR D H : Previously ownedFAYE P : price and free shippingHAROLD L. J : I am attempting to use the very first SLR Camera that I bought in1959 a 35 mm Voigtlander Bessmatic with a built in light meter. I believe the manufacturer is no longer in business in Germany and the Internal Light Meter no longer works. The Voightlander Schneider Kreusnach (Spelling ?) are really good. I also have a Leica by Ernst Leitz @ Wetzlar circa 1947/48 No: 467303 in perfect condition, what would it be worth to a real serious Leica Collector ?KENNETH S : Good name brandEDMUND W : I liked what I read from satisfied buyers.PATRICIA O : I could afford it and it had consistent positive reviews.LLOYD S : Help with exposureARABA A : Needed a new light meter for my Mamiya 645 1000s -- let's see how it goes.marie b : I needed something that was compact and easy to use.TARA M : Because I need both an incident light meter and a dedicated one and prefer not to carry two.CHASITY B : suggestedRichard K : good quality and good reviews super easy to use too.James B : Light meter on my Rolleiflex not accurate. This meter is smaller than my Pentax Spot Meter. I read good reviews.YVES F : Really nice super simple easy to use meter when I use some of my older film cameras, 120 and 35mm - and no worries about degraded selenium cells as on the older generation light meters no matter how "pretty" they are :) And very reasonably priced.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-06-12T08:46:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Light Meter

Works exactly as it should and gives you more than one choice of shutter speeds and aperture settings. Lightweight and fits in almost any pocket, or you can mount it on your camera.

REGGIE F.

2024-10-21T17:09:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth it if you use cameras without built-n metering.

Easy to use. Good value.

George B.

2023-03-07T15:08:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Light meter

Works good and easy to use

GIFFORD B.

2021-06-24T09:09:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Reliable and affordable light meter

This light meter is easy to use. I am new to using a light meter. I found this meter to be easy to operate and given the results of my photos, accurate. It was also more affordable than many others out there.

DONNA K.

2021-01-07T04:31:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Sekonic L-208

This is a great meter. Ignore comments about flimsy construction, it’s accurate, lightweight and tells me all I need to know. Adorama is a great place to shop. Quick service.

ALASTAIR H.

2020-10-17T11:35:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little light meter

I've been one of these for over 10 years. Compact, accurate, battery lasts for years (and has a tester built-in). Perfect.

ron g.

2020-09-03T08:56:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Great light meter

The light meter is great. The tyvek envelope package it was shipped in sucked. The small brand box that the meter came in was crushed. There was no packing material at all in the tyvek envelope. I was afraid the meter would be damaged but it seems to be OK, no thanks to your efforts. I am not sure if I'd order anything from you again if this is the way you ship items.

PATRICIA O.

2019-09-06T07:15:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent light meter

Very nice- just like it's great great great grand daddy I used 40 years ago but requires a battery

LARRY T.

2019-08-02T08:10:47

Rated 5 out of 5

I recently purchased the l-208 and have to say its great

I recently purchased the l-208 and have to say its great. What i like about it is its simplicity in metering. its very accurate too. The other advantage it has is portability, its small and lightweight and a bargain for the cost. Rich

Richard K.

2019-01-15T10:27:49

Rated 3 out of 5

Wonderful to use, but not water resistant

I have been using this meter for a year, and it a joy to use. The ability to turn the wheels to try out aperture/shutter/ISO combinations before taking a reading is also very valuable for planning. My only gripe is that it stops working if it gets even a little damp. I carry a small screwdriver so that I can take the back off to let it dry out when this happens.

Eric R.

2017-05-31T08:01:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Sekonic L-208

I purchased this lightmeter for use with my 35mm film cameras. The compact size of this meter makes it ideal for stuffing in my camera go bag and hitting the trail. I like the fact that this meter can be mounted in flàsh accessory of the camera. My old light meter used hard to find batteries and this is not the case with L-208. The large digits and color coding makes it easy on my eyes. I would recommend this meter my friends.

WILLIAM H.

2016-10-28T10:09:39

Rated 4 out of 5

Works O.K.

Works great but a full stop off

EDMOND D.

2016-08-04T05:39:09

Rated 5 out of 5

A HAND HELD METER IS A COMFORT

I AM OLD SCHOOL TRYING TO ADAPT TO THE DIGITAL AGE. I SOMETIMES DON'T OR CAN'T FIND THE INFORMATION I NEED, AND THEN MY METER STEPS IN AND SAVES THE DAY.

Jack H.

2016-05-18T11:02:47

Rated 4 out of 5

very usefull

very easy to learn and use. very usefull

ray f.

2013-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Light Meter

I'm using it for my photography class and it gives pretty accurate light readings. Just what I needed.

Hannah T.

2011-03-13T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great meter at a value price

I was looking for a good-quality small meter to use with my Yashica Mat 124G, because the built-in meter is not always very accurate. The Sekonic L-208 turned out to be the perfect solution, at a reasonable price.

JOHN P.

2009-09-28T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sekonic L-208 Twinmaster

I was looking for something that had a shoe mount that would fit on some an old rolli as well as an old bronica, that would not be to digital, as I wanted to get exposures that would be very old school yet would be accurate enough to allow me to use for a variety of small projects with other cameras..this fit the bill.

Snowraven

2009-09-01T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good pocketable meter

Very east to use at a glance...great to double check your minds meter.

Mr K.

2009-08-19T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Simple, compact, almost perfect

I use this with my M4 and Mamiya 6 while doing street photography. It perfect except that the ISO setting can slip if not careful. Too bad Sekonic didn't make it locking.

Ron

2009-05-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Light Meter

Needed a cheap easy to use light meter for the film camera that I bought. Works well and is easy to use, just what I needed.

Byron L.

2008-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

"Have more fun in or out of bed"

The Seconic L-208 is compact, accurate, light, and easy to use. And it's sensitive enough for most applications. Perfect for those photographers who like to do things the old-fashioned way - by taking their own exposere readings. Or those who love using those wonderful, classic, meterless 35mm and medium format cameras.

George

2008-07-09T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

compact but readings are not consistant

Very small, compact and lightweight. Real pocket-size meter, but readings are not always consistant. Better than nothing, but I would not use it for very critical work.

miklosphoto

2008-04-16T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome!!!!

I love my meter, it is easy to use and small...

Ritajane

2007-09-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works better than I expected!

I actually had my eye on Model # L-358 but decided to give this one a try for less than half the cost. When I tried it, It worked well! It worked even better than I expected it would. It is very accurate for a analog meter. It does not have a flash function, but I don't need that at this time. If you are on the fence about this meter, don't worry, it works well!

SCOTT L.

2007-07-09T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great accessory for my Leica IIIC

This small meter has a unique mount that allows me to mount it on the accessory/flash shoe of the camera. Now I have a light weight meter right on the camera instead of carrying a separate light meter. Very nice. The shoe mount design is flexible enough to use on a 1950 camera. I did have to add a cardboard shim to get the battery to make contact in the battery compartment.

Orville

2007-05-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

high quality for size

good product hard to find

Tom

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Sekonic L-208 Specifications

General

General

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  • Meter Type

    Ambient Only

  • Tripod Mounting Thread

    No

  • Display

    Indicator Needle

  • Media Card Reader

    No

Metering

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  • Light Reading Method

    Incident, Reflected

  • Aperture Range

    f/1/4 to 32 (1/2-Step Increments)

  • ISO Range

    12 to 12,500 (1/2-Step Increments)

  • Shutter Speed Range

    1/8000 to 30 Seconds, Plus 1/800, 1/400, 1/200, 1/100, 1/50, 1/25, 1/10, 1/5

Battery

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  • Battery Type

    1x CR2032

Physical Details

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  • Dimensions

    1.8 x 2.6 x 0.95 in. (40 x 65 x 24mm )

  • Weight

    1.4oz. (40g.)

  • UPC Code

    4962294013257

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About Sekonic L-208

FEATURED REVIEWS

Works better than I expected!

By SCOTT L.

I actually had my eye on Model # L-358 but decided to give this one a try for less than half the cost. When I tried it, It worked well! It worked even better than I expected it would. It is very accurate for a analog meter. It does not have a flash function, but I don't need that at this time. If you are on the fence about this meter, don't worry, it works well!

"Have more fun in or out of bed"

By George

The Seconic L-208 is compact, accurate, light, and easy to use. And it's sensitive enough for most applications. Perfect for those photographers who like to do things the old-fashioned way - by taking their own exposere readings. Or those who love using those wonderful, classic, meterless 35mm and medium format cameras.

The Sekonic L-208 Twinmaster Compact Incident / Reflected Light Meter is a game-changer in the realm of precision photography. This compact light meter is a fusion of innovation and functionality, offering both incident and reflected light measurements to meet the diverse needs of photography enthusiasts. Whether you're shooting indoors or capturing the beauty of the outdoors, this device ensures that every shot is taken with the highest degree of accuracy.

Designed with the user in mind, the Sekonic L-208 Twinmaster features large, color-coded numbers for effortless readability. Its ergonomic design allows for efficient one-handed operation, empowering users to obtain precise readings with ease.

Say goodbye to the hassle of constantly switching between your camera and meter. The L-208 Twinmaster comes equipped with a practical accessory mounting shoe, making it compatible with a wide range of camera accessory flash shoes. This feature enables direct metering from the camera's position, simplifying your photography process.

Powered by a lithium CR2032 battery, the Sekonic L-208 Twinmaster promises extended operational periods, minimizing the need for frequent battery changes. It also includes a battery check button, allowing users to monitor the battery voltage conveniently. With a 33 Degree measurement angle in its reflected mode, this light meter outperforms its competitors in accuracy.

The Sekonic L-208 Twinmaster also boasts a 'Hold and Read' function, designed to enhance your photography experience. This feature retains the light reading for 15 seconds post-measurement, providing ample time for users to assess the scene and make informed decisions.

Choosing the Sekonic L-208 Twinmaster Compact Incident / Reflected Light Meter is more than just selecting a device; it's an investment in precision, convenience, and superior performance for your photography endeavors.

Sekonic L-208 Features

  • Dual Measurement Capability: Combines incident and reflected light measurements for versatile usage
  • Ergonomic Design: Designed for simple, one-handed operation, ensuring ease of use
  • Clear Display: Large, color-coded digits ensure readings are instantly recognizable and easy on the eyes
  • Camera Integration: Features an accessory mounting shoe, allowing for easy attachment to many cameras' accessory flash shoes
  • Extended Battery Life: Powered by a durable lithium CR2032 battery for longer operational periods
  • Intuitive Battery Check: Incorporated battery check button to instantly monitor battery health
  • Precision in Measurement: Offers a 33 Degree measurement angle in reflected mode, guaranteeing precise readings
  • Hold and Read Functionality: Captures and retains the current light reading for a duration of 15 seconds post-measurement
  • User-friendly Interface: Simple buttons and controls streamline the user experience
  • Compact and Portable: Its sleek design ensures it fits in any photography kit with ease

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Achieve perfect exposure with this compact Sekonic light meter, ideal for any photographer.
  • Get accurate incident and reflected light readings with the Twinmaster light meter for great shots.
  • Simplify your photography workflow; this light meter's readings ensure optimal camera settings.
  • Durable & lightweight, the Sekonic L-208 light meter is your reliable tool for years to come.
  • Enhance your photography with precise aperture & shutter speed settings using this meter.
  • Compact design makes this light meter easy to carry, ensuring you're always ready to shoot!

What's in the box:

  • SKL758DRU-208 Twinmaster Incident/Reflected Light Meter
  • Strap
  • Carrying Case
  • (Battery CR2032 Not Included)
  • Sekonic 1 Year Warranty (Additional 2 Years with Registration)