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.

An Industry Classic Meter    Analog Metering    No Battery Required

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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this meter be used for flash photography?

A: Yes. On Sekonic's website, it's main features state: Incident Metering for Ambient & Flash Incident means available light, and Flash means using a flash on your camera

Q: 2. ia a difference between XU or X ?

A: Same product U-comes with USA Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty Limited 2-Year Warranty Extension with Online Registration

Q: 3. Does it come with the lumidisc?

A: The lumidisc comes with the device, if you need to purchase a replacement, it would be this one: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/119344-REG/Sekonic_401_830.html

Q: 4. Can i use this for Speedlight manual (YOngnuo 560 IV)?

A: Yes, it will work without any issue.

Q: 5. What is the lux measurement range for this Illuminometer?

A: Measurement range : 2.50 lx to 200,000 lx

Q: 6. Can you set the aperture of your camera and have it give you the shutter speed? With my old meter I can only set shutter and not f stop.

A: Yes you can set the aperture

Q: 7. Where is this light meter manufactured? Thank you.

A: Currently this meter is manufactured in the PHILIPPINES.

Q: 8. what cable to connect to westscott?

A: Please review the following item. Impact Sync Cord Male Mini (3.5mm) to Male PC (16') BH #IMMMPCM16 • MFR #9031440 https://bhpho.to/3POon1N

Q: 9. What is the small number I get after my reading in F mode: EG 125s (small 6)?

A: The 478 display can be set to readout in full stops with 1/10 (which is the number you are referring to), Third Stops (which is what most cameras use), and Half stops (which is what older, manual camera lenses use). The meter reads out in 0.10 (tenth) stops to enable seeing the exact amount of lighting available and adjusting the light to a very fine degree. The 1/10 stop increases towards the next highest aperture number. This is a common feature for most Sekonic meters.

Q: 10. For measuring contrast of light, what is the precision of the result, can it display in 0.1 EV values, or rounded numbers like 1/3 or 1/2 EV?

A: Default setting is the .1 values, but you can do a custom function to measure in 1/3 or 1/2.