In this episode, Mark demonstrates how to make sure your light meter is properly set up for use.

Using a Sekonic L-358, Mark shows you how to set your light meter to measure in third-stop increments that will match the settings on your camera, set your sync speed and more. A properly adjusted light meter will ensure that you’ll get accurate readings for your photographs.

Gear used in this video

• Nikon D3S Body Only
• Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens
• Profoto Softbox 4×6′
• Profoto D1 1000 Watt Second Air Monolight Flash with Built-in Reflector & Power Cable, Coated Flash Tube
• Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels
• Benro A2690TBH1 Travel Angel Aluminum Tripod
• PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver #801-130
• Tether Tools Aero Table, Master Edition Portable Computer Tethering Platform, 22″ x 16″, Black
• Tether Tools TetherPro 15ft USB 3.0 Male (Type A) to Micro (Type B) 5-Pin Cable, Hi-Visibility Orange
• Sekonic L-358 Flash Master, Weatherproof Digital Incident & Reflected Flash and Ambient Light Meter