A simple nugget of info that will hopefully go out into the world and save someone a little of their sanity.
Why’s my flash meter not working?
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I’m Simon, an unabashed geek who enjoys writing about photography, graphic & web design, technology, productivity and all round hustle. In my spare time I fly 120km/h racing drones.
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