Sekonic STUDIO DELUXE III 70th Anniversary Edition Startup Manual

L-398A
STUDIO DELUXE III
70th Anniversary Edition
Startup Guide
Thank you for purchasing L-398A STUDIO DELUXE III 70th Anniversary Edition. Please read
the "Operating Manual" and "Safety Precaution" so that you will fully understand the features
and operation of this product.
Keep the documents included in the package in a safe place for future use.
This Startup Guide introduces the basic operations of this light meter.
For details about how to use this light meter, please see the Operating Manual.
For information on how to download the Operating Manual, please see "1. Download".

1. Download

Please visit www.sekonic.com
version of the operating manual as follows.You can
also use the URL below for direct access to the
operating manual.
URL: http://www.sekonic.com/support/instructionma
nualuserguidedownload.aspx

2. Check Included Items

The following items are included with the meter in the package.
Please be sure to check that all noted items are included.
※ If any items are missing, please contact the distributor or the reseller
you purchased the meter from.
Meter Display Box
L-398A
Strap（Leather）
Light Meter
to download the latest
Lumisphere Lumisphere
（For Decoration） (For Measurement)
(with rose gold ring) (with black ring)
Lumidisc Lumigrid
High Slide Safety
Precaution

Safety Precaution

 For Proper Operation
Before using this product, please read this "Safety Precautions" for
proper operation.
The WARNING symbol indicates the
WARNING
possibility of death or serious injury if the
product is not used properly.
The CAUTION symbol indicates the
CAUTION possibility of minor to moderate personal
injury or product damage if the product is
not used properly.
The NOTICE symbol indicates cautions
or restrictions when using the product.
NOTICE
Please read all notes to avoid errors in
operation.
 General Safety Information
• Read the Operating Manual before use.
• Keep the Operating Manual on hand for reference at any
time.
• Stop using this product when there are any abnormalities.
• The modification or disassembly of this product is prohibited.
• Do not attempt to repair this product by yourself.
• This product is intended only for persons with expert
knowledge.
• Monitor children so that they do not touch this product.
• Use this product in a usage environment described in the
Operating Manual.
• This product is not waterproof.
Soft Case Startup Guide
（Leather） (This document)
L-398A
STUDIO DELUXE III
70th Anniversary Edition
English Light Meter
Deutsch Lichtmessgerät
Français Posemètre
中文 测光表
Español
Fotómetro
Italiano Esposimetro
日本語 露出計
English
Greeting
Letter
English WARNING
June 1 st , 2021
Sekonic Corporation
There is a danger of electrical shock when using high
voltage strobes. To Our Loyal Customer
Avoid contacting the terminals.
This product emits electromagnetic waves. Congratulations on your recent purchase of the "L-398A Studio Deluxe
Do not bring this product close to persons with III, Limited Edition" 70 th anniversary commemorative light meter.
pacemakers.
The value of a light meter in the hands of a photographer or
cinematographer extends far beyond the basic principles of what a light
Do not use this product in an explosive atmosphere. meter is and what it does in its basic sense. To the imagemaker, the light
meter is a translation tool, that measures the brightness of a light source
Use of devices emitting electromagnetic waves is and communicates it into the language of exposure. This commonly used
language embodies the essence of capturing the highlights and shadows
prohibited in hospitals.
used to define the character, the mood, the expression, and the message
conveyed through the image.
CAUTION
For 70 years, Sekonic Corporation has designed and manufactured the
• Check the material of the neck strap to see if there is any most innovative and sophisticated light measuring instruments in the
risk of allergy.
photographic and Cine/Video industry. Our commitment to meet and
• Be careful of sudden emission of lights from strobes. exceed the demands of the professional and their expectations continues
with a vigorous passion.
NOTICE
From our humble beginnings, when the first Sekonic light meter was
• Do not leave this product on car dashboards in hot weather. created in 1949 and two years later when the company was established
This may damage the product. as "Seiko Electronic Co. Ltd" in 1951, we never lost sight of our design
• Remove the batteries when this product is not in use for a and engineering passion. Throughout the years, Sekonic diversified into
other markets such as 8mm movie cameras and projectors, as well as
long period of time.
industrial Recorders, Plotters, Optical Mark Readers, Surveillance
• When the desired performance is not achieved, stop using
cameras and other industrial products.
this product and contact the service center.
Over the years, one product became the symbolic hallmark of the
 Information for Users on Collection and Sekonic brand, the Studio Deluxe series. Today, the L-398A III continues
to be a favorite of traditional photographers, educators, and seasoned
Disposal of Old Equipment
cinematographers.
To protect environment, do not through this device
and batteries away with the normal household waste We are honored and appreciative, that you have invested in a piece of
at the end of those life, but bring them in at an our long history and wish you continued success and passion, as you
official collection point of your country for recycling. celebrate the art and creativity of the still and moving image.
CE Distributor
List
CE Countries
Country Company Name Address
Foto Koeberl GmbH Steyrergasse 39, 8010,
Austria
sagafoto Graz, Austria
Kontichsesteenweg 41,
Belgium Servix.be
Aartselaar, 2630, Belgium
Bul. Tsvetan Lazarov 90,
Bulgaria Dynaphos Ltd
Sofia 1582, Bulgaria
Špansko 22, Zagreb, 10090,
Croatia Prizma d.o.o.
Croatia
Czech Kosmeticka 450, 387 11
PENTA CZ s.r.o
Republic Katovice, Czech Republic
Denmark Hejrevej 37 2400,
Goecker A/S
Sweden Copenhagen, Denmark
Startup Guide
Deputy in EU
France Vitec Imaging Via Valsugana 100, 36022
Startanleitung
Germany Distribution Cassola (VI), Italia
UK
Guide de démarrage
Pärnu mnt 134, Tallinn,
Estonia Fotoluks AS
11317, Estonia
使用简介
42, Venizelou Str.,
Guía de inicio Greece Konchilakis S.A. Thessaloniki, 546, 24,
Greece
Guida introduttiva
Computer Reitter Ferenc u. 132,
Hungary
Emporium Kft. Budapest, H-1131, Hungary
スタートアップガイド
Via Achille Grandi 21 20017
Italy Apromastore SRL
MAZZO DI RHO (MI), Italy
201.Brivibas str, Riga,
Latvia SIA ELKOR TRADE
LV1039, Latvia