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title: "SekonicStudio Deluxe III L-398A Classic Analogue Light Meter"
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price: "VT126624"
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# No battery needed - always ready Compact 5.8x11.2x3.3 cm size Classic analogue precision SekonicStudio Deluxe III L-398A Classic Analogue Light Meter

**Brand:** sekonic
**Price:** VT126624
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Capture light like a pro—no batteries, no limits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SekonicStudio Deluxe III L-398A Classic Analogue Light Meter by sekonic
- **How much does it cost?** VT126624 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/47962222-sekonicstudio-deluxe-iii-l-398a-classic-analogue-light-meter)

## Best For

- sekonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sekonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Usability:** Intuitive analogue metering means you spend less time fiddling and more time capturing the perfect shot.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Designed for on-the-go professionals, its sleek 0.7 lb frame fits perfectly in your camera bag.
- • **Battery-Free Operation:** Never worry about power—this meter works flawlessly without batteries, ensuring uninterrupted creativity.
- • **Iconic Industry Standard:** Join the ranks of elite photographers who trust Sekonic’s Studio Deluxe III for flawless exposure every time.
- • **Timeless Analogue Accuracy:** Experience the trusted precision of a classic light meter that pros have relied on for decades.

## Overview

The Sekonic Studio Deluxe III L-398A is a compact, lightweight analogue light meter renowned for its battery-free operation and precise metering. Crafted for professionals who value reliability and classic design, it delivers effortless exposure measurement in a sleek, portable form factor.

## Description

SekonicStudio Deluxe III L-398A Classic Analogue Light Meter

## Features

- An industry classic meter
- Analogue metering
- Easy to use
- No battery required

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.2 x 12.2 x 5.3 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.35 Kilograms |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 5.8 x 11.2 x 3.3 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
| Brand | Sekonic |
| Colour | Black |
| Country of Origin | Hong Kong |
| Included components | Light Meter |
| Part number | 401-399 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be used for strobe/flash?**
A: No. This is a very simple, nearly fool proof manual meter. No battery to wear out. No contacts to activate a flash with.

**Q: Does "amorphous photocell" mean the old cds cadmium sulfide cells? i thought they had a problem, spectral sensitivity, that's why we didn't use them?**
A: It is not cadmium sulfide, as CdS only vary resistance with light and requires an external power supply. I believe these are selenium cells that produce a current with light and therefore require no battery to operate. The problem is this type of light meter cannot handle low light levels. I would say outdoor use only. It is a very reliable light meter that has been giving me excellent exposures for years (given that I know under what conditions to adjust for light/dark ratio of the scene).

**Q: can i use this meter for the zone system?**
A: No; the Zone System requires a reflected spot meter.  The Sekonic L-758 meter has a 1 degree spot that can be used for this.

**Q: Where it's made?**
A: My Sekonic L-398A light meter was made in Japan. I have owned it for about 30 years. It still works as good as it did the day that I bought it. Not sure where they are making them now.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple and effective
*by C***B on 13 March 2014*

I have started shooting some film again and my medium format classic Rolleicords have no meter so I was having to use another slr camera to meter with.This was a pain so I did some research and ended up with this. Its a nicely made and well designed little tool, which fits neatly in the palm and that after a brief acquaintance is simplicity itself to use. It has given me good exposures and I will also use it for measuring contrast extremes when using digital for thoughtful landscape work...eg when using ND grad filters.Its great that it does not need batteries. It comes with a handy neck lanyard and decent pouch. Just be careful not to drop the extra lumidisc or high slide from the little pocket inside the pouch. It is open topped and they can fall out when the meter is pulled out for use.It does incident and reflected readings so is quite versatile, but it is not a flash meter.Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handheld Light Meter
*by M***L on 5 May 2010*

With most Cameras the Exposure Metering is built in, so why should anyone want a seperate Light Meter. Well although your Camera can be very clever, there are times it can be outsmarted with tricky light conditions; i.e. where there are a lot of light colours or a lot of dark colours in a scene.Sometimes it's nice to be able to wander around with a seperate LightMeter and see which exposures (Camera) settings will work.This Meter is very comprehensive in specification, it comes with 3 seperate covers for the "amorphous silicon light cell" (sensor that doesn't need a battery), which allow the Meter to be used to measure Incident, Illuminance and Reflected light readings.To extend the Light Meter's range further it comes also, with a Metal Slide (Slide H) that slides into a slot above the Sensor, (restricts light coming into the Meter) this allows the Light Meter to function in Very Bright Light, i.e. (such as Direct Sunshine).This Analogue Light Meter isn't the cheapest Direct Reading Meter that Sekonic supply, and it doesn't calculate Flash Exposures. But if you are looking for a well made Exposure Meter that doesn't need Batteries and that should survive along with the rest of your Photography Kit, then I think it's well worth checking out!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential kit for good results.
*by E***E on 13 August 2023*

Essential kit for good results and easy and intuitive to use. A big advantage is that the meter does not need batteries so you can be confident that it is always ready and reliable to use. It has a 'nice feel' that photographers/enthusiasts will enjoy using and will prove accurate and produce good results. Very flexible and wide range, incident and reflected metering. Well made and resilient. A real asset to any serious photographer/videographer.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Sekonic L-398A Light Meter Studio Deluxe III (401-399),Black
- Sekonic 401-805 Slide Set for L-398 (Black)

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*Last updated: 2026-02-12*