Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Light Meter

Used Cat #3485749 • MFR #401-399
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Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Light Meter
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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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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
Measuring System
Incident light type, reflected light measurement is also possible
Meter Type
Ambient
Measuring Modes
Ambient incident and reflected
Receptor Head
Rotating, interchangeable receptor.
Aperture/Shutter Priority
No
Metering
Light Reading Method
Incident, Reflected
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.
Aperture Range
f/0.7 to 128
EV Range
Ambient, Incident: 4 to 17 EV
Ambient, Reflected: 9 to 17 EV
Shutter Speed - Flash
None
EV Range (ISO-100)
EV 4 to 17
ISO Range
6 to 12,000
Cine Speeds
8 to 128fps
Shutter Speed Range
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Exposure Memory
No
Shadow/Highlight Calculation
No
Brightness Difference
No
Flash to Ambient Ratio
No
Multiple Flash
No
Exposure Calibration
No
Power Source
Amorphous silicon photocell (no battery needed)
Dimensions
4.4 x 2.3 x 1.3" (112 x 58 x 34 mm) WDH
Exposure Memory
No
Physical
Weight
6.7 oz (190 g)
Specialties
Set of eleven direct reading slides sold separately (#401805)
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

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