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Light Meters – Still Necessary?

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Originally posted on Adorama’s Facebook Page September 5, 2019
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Are light meters still necessary for flash photography or can you just figure out flash power another way?

Stephen H,

Mentioned in this episode:

Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Digital Light Meter
Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM Zoom Lens
Profoto Deep and Parabolic 41″ Umbrella
Profoto Air Remote TTL-C Transmitter for Canon
Profoto B1X 500 AirTTL To-Go Monolight Kit
Manfrotto 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm with Camera Platform
Manfrotto 035 Super Clamp
Induro GTT204M2 Grand Turismo Stealth Carbon Fiber Series 2 Tripod Kit with BHM2 Ballhead
Atomos Ninja 2 Field Recorder

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