As promised, Sekonic has redesigned the popular Studio Deluxe II L-398M analog light meter to new industry standards. The new Studio Deluxe III L-398A retains all of the legendary features and benefits of it's predecessor, the L-398M. Using a new 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. That's because the L-398A will be available later this month.
Features
- New Amorphous silicon light sensor (meets todays industry standards)
- Needle lock for quick and easy measurement readings
- Memory pointer for quick and easy reference to your last measured value
- The scale can offer easy to read combination of aperture and shutter speed.
Specifications
| Receptor Element | A new environmentally-friendly sensor made from Amorphous silicon |
| Measuring Modes | Ambient incident and reflected |
| Measuring Range (ISO 100) | EV4- EV17 (for incident light)
EV9- EV17 (for reflected light) |
| Display Readout | Indicator needle |
| ISO Range | ISO 6 12,000 in 1/3 step |
| F-Stop Display Range | f0.7 to 128 in 1/3 step |
| Shutter Speed - Ambient | 60 sec. 1/8000 sec. |
| Cine Speeds | 8, 18, 24, 64 and 128 f/s |
| Dimensions | 58(W) x 112(H) x 34(D) mm (2.3 x 4.4 x 1.3”) |
| Weight | 190 grams - 6.7 oz. |
