Sekonic L-28
The Sekonic Studio Deluxe L-28 is a series of hand held light meter. The particular model designs is directly related to the Director line of meters originally created by Donald W. Norwood and cinematographer Karl Freund. This model was replaced in 1976, and the model number was changed to L-398.
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L-28A Studio S
1957-1970 This model has been sold initially as a Brockway brand meter originally in the Norwood Director line with a Type S. This unit has a silver face. Along with the Sekonic Studio S with a Made in Japan on the back of the meter. The Brockway branding was later dropped entirely. A black faced version is also available with the Sekonic Studio S branding.
L-28A2 Studio S2
1970-1976 This unit replaced the L-28A. Minor changes in the aperture scale increases from f45 to f90.
L-28C Studio Deluxe
1964-1970 This unit is a more advanced model of the L-28A. With a larger assortment of disk options. Calculator dial changes and a needle lock button.
L-28C2 Studio Deluxe
1970-1976 This unit replaced the L-28C.
Sekonic Studio Deluxe L-28C2 image by phollectormo (Image rights) |
Specs
L-28A | L-28A2 | L-28C | L-28C2 | |
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Measuring system | incident | incident | incident and reflected | incident and reflected |
Measuring element | Selenium | Selenium | Selenium | Selenium |
Measuring range | fc 3 to 1000 | fc 3 to 1000 | EV 4 to 17 | EV 4 to 17 |
ASA | 1 to 1000 ASA | 1 to 1000 ASA | 6 to 12,000 | 8 to 12,000 ASA |
DIN | x | x | 9 to 42 DIN | 10 to 42 DIN |
Shutter | 140s to 1/1200 | 140s to 1/1200 | 1s to 1/2000 sec | 1s to 1/2000 sec |
Aperture | f1.4 to 45 | f1.4 to 90 | f1 to 45 | f1 to 90 |
Cine | 8 to 64 fps | 8 to 64 fps | 8 to 128 fps | 8 to 128 fps |
EV | 1 to 20 | 1 to 20 | 1 to 20 | 1 to 20 |
Dimensions | x | x | 106 x 58 x 30 mm | 106 x 58 x 30 mm |
Weight | x | x | 250g | 250g |
Links
- Mike Butkus Orphan Camera manuals page Sekonic L28 Studio S
- Sekonic Japan Sekonic L-28C Studio Deluxe English Manual
- Mike Butkus Orphan Camera manuals page Sekonic L-28C2 Studio Deluxe
- The Many Lives of the Norwood Director