Sekonic L-398M Work Make Room Luxury II Quick Guide

About this manual

This document provides basic operating instructions for the Sekonic L-398M Studio Deluxe II light meter. It details how to set the ISO scale and perform direct readings using the footcandle scale and dial ring.

What's inside

• Basic Operation
• Insert / Remove Slides
• Set ISO
• Measure
• Compare Readings
• Constant Reading
• EV
• Cine speeds

Frequently asked questions

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

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 MEASURE button for a constant reading?

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