Sekonic L-398A Light Meter Quick Guide

The Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III is a photography light meter that features direct reading scales, footcandle scale, and EV scale. It can measure the light intensity at different ISO values and set the camera's aperture and shutter speed based on the measurement results.


Sekonic L-398A Light Meter Quick Guide - cover page
Brand
Sekonic
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Quick Start Guide
Language
English
Pages
1
File format
PDF
File size
70 KB
Published
09 July, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
Model
L-398A
MD5 checksum
75C3B737D48AE66AD2CBD382EF8B4143

About this manual

This document serves as a quick guide for the Sekonic L-398A light meter, detailing how to set the ISO and measure light using the footcandle scale. It explains how to insert the LUMISPHERE HIGH SLIDE for high-light conditions and how to use the memory aperture value pointer for comparing readings.

What's inside

  • INSERT / REMOVE
  • Set ISO
  • Measure
  • Compare Readings
  • Constant Reading
  • EV
  • CINE speeds

Frequently asked questions

How do I set the ISO on the Sekonic L-398A?

Turn the inner dial until the desired ISO appears next to the ISO mark in the window.

What should I do if the needle moves past the far right of the scale?

Insert the HIGH SLIDE into the top of the meter and set the footcandle value on the dial by the H MARK.

How do I lock the meter for a constant reading?

While pressing the MEASURE button, turn the button clockwise until the MEASURE BUTTON LOCK MARK is at the 3:00 position.

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