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The Sekonic L-398M Studio Deluxe II is a legendary, field-proven analog light meter revered by cinematographers, directors of photography, and traditional film photographers worldwide. Utilizing a classic, battery-free design, this meter delivers highly accurate incident and reflex ambient light readings. Its tactile handling and timeless needle-and-dial display provide an intuitive, organic understanding of exposure metrics on set or in the studio.
Iconic Battery-Free Design
Amorphous Silicon Photocell: The L-398M is powered entirely by a highly sensitive amorphous silicon solar cell. Because it requires no batteries or external power sources, it is always ready to shoot and completely immune to battery failure in remote field environments or cold weather conditions.
Tactile Needle Lock: Features a smooth mechanical needle-lock button. When pressed, the needle freezes on the current light value, allowing you to easily bring the meter away from your subject to read and calculate exposure settings on the dial.
Complete Incident & Reflection Contrast Control
Continuous 180° Swivel Head: The light-receptive dome rotates smoothly up to 180 degrees, allowing you to position the sensor perfectly toward your light source while keeping the dial angled directly toward you for comfortable reading.
Lumisphere & Lumidisc System: Features interchangeable sensor attachments to suit various lighting scenarios. Use the three-dimensional Lumisphere to measure standard ambient light and establish main-to-fill lighting ratios for 3D subjects like portraits. Swap to the flat Lumidisc to measure flat surfaces, calculate green-screen uniformity, or adjust lighting contrast across flat artwork.
Versatile Exposure Calculations
Comprehensive Scale System: The traditional rotary dial allows you to effortlessly cross-reference your measured Footcandle or Lux values against a vast range of shutter speeds (from 1/8000s to 60 seconds) and apertures (from f/1 to f/90).
Cine Speed Integration: Includes specialized marks for standard cinematography frame rates (including 24 fps), making it a favorite staple tool for traditional filmmaking workflows.
Included Accessories & Condition
Dedicated Carrying Pouch: Includes a high-quality protective pouch designed to shield the meter’s sensitive dials and photocell from scratches, dust, and impacts when traveling between sets.
Secure Neck Strap: Comes complete with a durable neck strap for hands-free convenience, ensuring the meter is always securely within reach during fast-paced shoots.
Technical Specifications
Model: L-398M Studio Deluxe II
Sensor Type: Amorphous Silicon Photocell (Battery-Free)
Measurement Modes: Ambient Incident and Reflected Light
Measuring Range (ISO 100): EV 4 to EV 17 (Incident)
ISO Range: ISO 6 to ISO 12,000 (in 1/3 steps)
Cine Speeds: 8 fps up to 128 fps
Weight: Approx. 6.7 oz (190g)
