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Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Light Meter

BH #SEL398A • MFR #401-399
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Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Light Meter
Key Features
  • An Industry Classic Meter
  • Analog Metering
  • No Battery Required
Sekonic has redesigned their popular 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. Using an environmentally-friendly amorphous silicon photocell, Sekonic can continue to offer the popular L-398 battery-free.
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Sekonic L-398A Overview

Sekonic has redesigned their popular 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. Using an environmentally-friendly amorphous silicon photocell, 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.

Amorphous silicon photocell
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
Amorphous silicon photocell eliminates need for batteries
Lumidisc for adjusting illumination contrast and measuring illumination intensity
Lumigrid for measuring reflected light

Sekonic L-398A Specs

Key Specs
Meter Type
Ambient
Light Reading Method
Incident, Reflected
Diffuser
Spherical
Flat
Display
Indicator Needle
Battery
No
Metering
Light Reading Method
Incident, Reflected
Aperture Range
f/0.7 to 128
EV Range
Ambient, Incident: 4 to 17 EV
Ambient, Reflected: 9 to 17 EV
ISO Range
6 to 12,000
Shutter Speed Range
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Exposure Memory
No
Physical
Receptor Element
Silicon Photodiode
Diffuser
Spherical
Flat
Display
Indicator Needle
Media Card Reader
No
Tripod Mounting Thread
No
General
Battery
No
Dimensions
4.4 x 2.3 x 1.3" / 112 x 58 x 34 mm
Weight
6.7 oz / 190 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.68 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.95 x 4.8 x 1.95"

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