Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Analog Light Meter

The Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III has been a mainstay of working photographers and cinematographers for four decades running. It's small, compact and easy to use, and its battery-less amorphous photocell lets you take accurate ambient light readings anywhere, anytime.

No Battery Required

The L-398A uses an amorphous photosensor, which eliminates the need for batteries altogether. There's nothing to charge, swap or forget, so the meter is ready whenever you are.

• Battery-less amorphous photocell
• Accurate ambient light readings anywhere, anytime
• Small, compact and easy to use

Every Combination at a Glance

Take a reading and see the full range of aperture and shutter combinations instantly. You can work in T priority, F priority, CINE (f/s priority) or FC, whether you're shooting stills or motion, and the memory function with indicator lets you hold a reading while you work.

Swivel Head

The swivel head lets you position the incident dome where you need it while keeping the display in full view, so you can aim the meter and read it at the same time.

A Studio Classic

For four decades, the Studio Deluxe has been a go-to meter for photographers and cinematographers. This third version carries that tradition forward, in a small, simple and dependable analog meter.