A hidden light meter in your flash? Use Canon Speedlites on Nikon DSLRs and Nikon Speedlights on Canon DSLRs? What’s going on here?
This week’s episode is the second part our two-part series on building a light stick and making flash on location. In this episode, Mark shows you how to activate the built-in light meter in your speedlight for use on a lightstick. This technique allows you to use any brand flash with any brand camera, so you can use Nikon Speedlights on Canon DSLRs or Canon Speedlites on Nikon DSLRs!
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Learn more at the Adorama Learning Center:
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