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 S" branded meter originally in the Norwood Director line. Often referred to a Model S or 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.
Accessories
Direct reading slides
| slide | ASA | Shutter |
|---|---|---|
| Slide 1 | ASA 10 | 1/50 (1/60) |
| ASA 25 | 1/100 (1/25) | |
| ASA 50 | 1/200 (1/250) | |
| Slide 2 | ASA 16 | 1/50 (1/60) |
| ASA 32 | 1/100 (1/125) | |
| ASA 64 | 1/200 (1/250) | |
| Slide 3 | ASA 40 | 1/50 (1/60) |
| ASA 80 | 1/100 (1/125) | |
| ASA 100 | 1/125 | |
| ASA 200 | 1/250 |
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.
Direct reading slides
| slide | shutter |
|---|---|
| High slide ASA 10 (DIN 11) |
1/50 (1/60) |
| ASA 25 (DIN 15) | 1/30 (1/25) |
| ASA 40 (DIN 17) | 1/60 (1/50) |
| ASA 50 (DIN 18) | 1/60 (1/50) |
| ASA 64 (DIN 19) | 1/60 (1/50) |
| ASA 80 (DIN 20) | 1/60 (1/50) |
| ASA 100 (DIN 21) | 1/60 (1/50) |
| ASA 160 (DIN 23) | 1/125 (1/100) |
| ASA 200 (DIN 24) | 1/250 (1/200) |
| ASA 400 (DIN 27) | 1/250 (1/200) |
L-28C2 Studio Deluxe
1970-1976 This unit replaced the L-28C.
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| Sekonic Studio Deluxe L-28C2 image by phollectormo (Image rights) |
Specs
| L-28A | L-28A2 | L-28C | L-28C2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
