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
Meter Type | Ambient |
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 |
Receptor Element | Silicon Photodiode |
Diffuser | Spherical Flat |
Display | Indicator Needle |
Memory Card Slots | None |
Tripod Mounting Thread | None |
Battery | None |
Wireless Connectivity | None |
Dimensions | 4.4 x 2.3 x 1.3″ / 112 x 58 x 34 mm |
Weight | 6.7 oz / 190.0 g |