Sekonic L-398
The Sekonic Studio Deluxe model L-398 is a hand held light meter released in 1976. It is an improved version of the L28 Sekonic Studio series meters. This particular model design is directed related to the Director line of meters originally created by Donald W. Norwood and cinematographer Karl Freund.
A newer model L-398M Studio Deluxe II, released in 1989 improve the readability of the meter by having slightly larger printing.
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Sekonic L-398M Light Meter image by Voxphoto (Image rights) |