Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III User Manual

Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III
Quick Guide
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L-398A
LUMISPHERE
INSERT / REMOVE
HIGH SLIDE &
DIRECT READING
SLIDES HERE
DIAL SCALE
NEEDLE
FOOTCANDLE SCALE
APERTURE VALUE
(FOR DIRECT READING)
MEMORY
POINTER
APERTURE SCALE
CINE SCALE
“H” MARK
EV SCALE
MEASURE
BUTTON
SCALE MARK
ISO SCALE
SHUTTER
SPEED SCALE
DIAL RING
EV MARK
ISO MARK
MEASURE
BUTTON
LOCK MARK
Basic Operation - Sekonic L-398A
Set ISO
Turn inner dial until desired ISO appears next to ISO mark
in window.
Measure
Press MEASURE button. Meter needle will move on footcandle
scale. Release. Needle will stop in position over footcandle scale.
Turn DIAL RING so that same value from footcandle scale aligns
with SCALE MARK (black triangle). Read f-stop/shutter speed
combinations from outer ring of dial and set camera accordingly.
NOTE: If needle moves past far right of scale, insert HIGH SLIDE
into top of meter, and set footcandle value on dial by “H” MARK.
Compare Readings
Take measurement and rotate MEMORY POINTER to rest over
needle. Take second reading and compare.
Constant Reading
While pressing MEASURE button, turn button clockwise until
MEASURE BUTTON LOCK MARK is at 3:00 position. Turn
counter-clockwise to unlock.
EV
After following measure directions above, refer to EV window for
EV value of reading.
CINE speeds
After following measure directions above, refer to CINE scale
above shutter speeds.

Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Specifications

General

Brand	Sekonic
Model	L-398A Studio Deluxe III
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Quick Guide

Set ISO

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

Measure

Press MEASURE button. Meter needle moves on footcandle scale. Release. Needle stops on footcandle scale.

Compare Readings

Take measurement, rotate MEMORY POINTER over needle, take second reading, and compare.

Constant Reading

Press MEASURE button, turn clockwise until LOCK MARK is at 3:00. Turn counter-clockwise to unlock.

EV Value Interpretation

Refer to EV window for the EV value of the reading after measurement.

CINE Speed Interpretation

Refer to CINE scale above shutter speeds for CINE speeds after measurement.