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− | The [[Sekonic]] Studio Deluxe model L-398 is a hand held light meter released in 1976. It is an improved version of the Sekonic Studio | + | The [[Sekonic]] Studio Deluxe model L-398 is a hand held light meter released in 1976. It is an improved version of the [[Sekonic_L-28|Sekonic Studio L-28 series]] meters. This particular model design is directly related to the Director line of meters originally created by Donald W. Norwood and cinematographer Karl Freund. This meter has the "new" updated calibration compared to the L-28 series. |
==Studio Deluxe II== | ==Studio Deluxe II== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/flashes_meters/sekonic_l-398/sekonic_l-398.htm Mike Butkus Orphan camera Sekonic | + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/flashes_meters/sekonic_l-398/sekonic_l-398.htm Mike Butkus Orphan camera Sekonic L-398 manual page] |
− | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/flashes_meters/sekonic_studio_deluxe_ii_l-398m/sekonic_l-398M.htm Mike Butkus Orphan camera Sekonic | + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/flashes_meters/sekonic_studio_deluxe_ii_l-398m/sekonic_l-398M.htm Mike Butkus Orphan camera Sekonic L-398M manual page] |
− | * [http://www.jollinger.com/photo/meters/meters/sekonic_l398.html James Ollinger's Exposure Meter Collection page on | + | * [http://www.jollinger.com/photo/meters/meters/sekonic_l398.html James Ollinger's Exposure Meter Collection page on L-398] |
Revision as of 17:29, 16 April 2011
Contents
Studio Deluxe
The Sekonic Studio Deluxe model L-398 is a hand held light meter released in 1976. It is an improved version of the Sekonic Studio L-28 series meters. This particular model design is directly related to the Director line of meters originally created by Donald W. Norwood and cinematographer Karl Freund. This meter has the "new" updated calibration compared to the L-28 series.
Studio Deluxe II
A newer model L-398M Studio Deluxe II, released in 1989 improve the readability of the meter by having slightly larger printing. It has a slightly improved measuring scale and 27% reduction in weight because of construction material changes. It was replaced by the L-398A Studio Deluxe III released in 2006.
Sekonic L-398M Light Meter image by Voxphoto (Image rights) |
Specs
L-398 | L-398M | |
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Measuring system | incident and reflected | incident and reflected |
Measuring element | Selenium | Selenium |
Measuring range | EV 4 to 17 (ISO100) | EV 4 to 17 (ISO100) |
ASA | 6 to 12,000 ASA | 6 to 12,000 ASA |
DIN | 9 to 42 DIN | 9 to 42 DIN |
Shutter | 60 to 1/2000 sec | 60 to 1/8000 |
Aperture | f1 to 90 | f0.7 to 128 |
Cine | 8 to 128 fps | 8 to 128 fps |
EV | EV 1 to 20 | EV 1 to 20 |
Dimensions | 107 x 58 x 30 mm | 112 x 58 x 34 mm |
Weight | 250g | 190g |