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L-398A Studio Deluxe III - Analog Incident and Reflected Light Meter
Mfr # 401-399• B&H SEL398A
Price: $ 179.00
Availability: In Stock
This Item Includes

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Lumisphere

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Lumidisc

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Lumigrid

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High-Slide

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Case

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Neck Cord

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3-Year Warranty

Required/Recommended Accessories
The item(s) listed below are recommended to enhance the use of the selected item above.
Sekonic
Slide Set

401-805
B&H# SESSL398

Price: 39.00

Sekonic
Gray Card

401-807
B&H# SEGC

Price: 25.00

Product Information

Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Meter - The Sekonic L-398M "was" the classic analog incident ambient light meter.

Sekonic has redesigned the popular Studio Deluxe II L-398M analog light meter to more current industry standards. The Studio Deluxe III L-398A retains all of the legendary features and benefits of its predecessor, the L-398M. Using an environmentally-friendly sensor made from Amorphous silicon, Sekonic can continue to offer the popular L-398 battery-free.

The L-398A offers both "Still" and "Cine" shooters the familiar features and repeatable accuracy expected from Sekonic. Educators and students won't be left without their favorite meter this year.

Features

Features at a glance

Amorphous silicon light sensor (meets today's industry standards)

Needle lock for quick and easy measurement readings

Memory pointer for quick and easy reference to your last measured value

Swivel head and needle lock facilitate easy and accurate readings

Selenium photocell eliminates need for batteries Lumidisc for adjusting illumination contrast and measuring illumination intensity

Lumigrid for measuring reflected light

Specifications
Measuring System
Incident light type, reflected light measurement is also possible
Measuring Modes
Ambient incident and reflected
Receptor Head
Rotating, interchangeable receptor.
Aperture/Shutter Priority
No
Display Readout
Indicator needle
ISO Range
6 To 12,000; Measuring Range: EV4 ~ EV17 (for incident light) EV9 ~ EV17 (for reflected light)
f/Stop Display Range
f0.7 - 128
Shutter Speed - Ambient
1/8000 to 60 sec.
Shutter Speed - Flash
None
EV Range (ISO-100)
EV 4 to 17
Cine Speeds
8 to 128fps
Exposure Memory
No
Shadow/Highlight Calculation
No
Brightness Difference
No
Flash to Ambient Ratio
No
Multiple Flash
No
Exposure Calibration
No
Power Source
Selenium photocell (no battery needed); Amorphous silicon light sensor
Dimensions
4.4 x 2.3 x 1.3" (112 x 58 x 34 mm) WDH
Weight
6.7 oz (190 g)
Specialties
Set of eleven direct reading slides sold separately (#401805)