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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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Is the case for the regular L398A real leather?
Is the case for the regular L398A real leather?
The case included with Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Light Meter is made of synthetic leather.
Date published: 2023-02-02
How is the display for reading for someone for ...
How is the display for reading for someone for someone who needs strong reading glasses?
"YES".
Date published: 2021-07-19
does this meter work to measure light from ...
does this meter work to measure light from flashes?
No, the Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Light Meter is not designed for flash metering.
Date published: 2023-07-18
Is the 70th anniversary edition functionally ...
Is the 70th anniversary edition functionally different than the standard (less expensive) model?
The Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe 70th Anniversary Edition Light Meter comes in burgundy color with rose gold accents, a special display box, "70th Anniversary" on the meter's front panel, a special leather case and strap. Functionality is exactly the same.
Date published: 2023-04-03
Hello; does this meter comes with color matching ...
Hello; does this meter comes with color matching leather strap, color matching leather pouch and meter with meter display box plus all accessories? Do all supplied in special larger black box? Is this the way this meter supplied? Or just the display box only? Thanks.
Yes Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe 70th Anniversary Edition Light Meter does include matching strap and pouch. Please take a look at this photo as it shows the strap and pouch it comes with. https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-ehtp7ad03x/images/stencil/1000x1000/products/112/404/MeterLeathercasestrap__91203.1624367233.jpg?c=1
Date published: 2022-12-21
Is the casing made of metal or plastic on the ...
Is the casing made of metal or plastic on the anniversary edition?
The casing of the Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe 70th Anniversary Edition Light Meter is mostly made of plastic, but feels very solid.
Date published: 2024-06-03
question
As mentioned, this unit uses a magnet. Is it dangerous for someone that has a pacemaker or a shunt. Both use magnets.Also, what effect does this unit have on SD cards? If it can have an effect, what is a safe distance? Is twelve ( 12) inches too close?SEKONIC rep- THIS question is for you. I need a specific response please. I will not purchase without direct answersThanks.
Magnets will not damage SD cards, USB sticks, SSD drives, or other forms of solid state memory. Solid state memory is a completely different technology from spinning drives, which could be damaged by magnets. Don't take my word for it. Use Google. Do the research.
Date published: 2020-12-12
question
I have read the manual and Sekonic says that this meter must be kept away from floppy disks and similar materials. Does this include SD cards? If so, how would one do so.?
Floppy disks and SD cards use totally different technologies to record data. SD cards, USB sticks, and SSD's are NOT affected by magnets like floppy disks. You can safely store SD cards around the meter.
Date published: 2023-01-22