Altura Photo Flash
Score: 67/100
Photoolex FK300G
Score: 70/100Rankings
The PHOTOOLEX FK300G is a budget-friendly manual flash with a solid GN35, included optical trigger and a continuous LED mode, targeting amateurs and content creators. Its lack of TTL, HSS and limited head movement keep it from professional use, but the accessories and broad compatibility add value.
The Altura Photo AP-UNV2 is a budget manual flash with a versatile head, LCD interface and optical slave, suited for learning and controlled studio work. Its lack of TTL, HSS and reliance on AA batteries limit fast-action and outdoor use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
38 mbest | 35 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.9 s | 2.8 sbest |
| ↓ lower better | 440 gbest | 662 g |
8 levelsbest | 8 levelsbest | |
5,600 K | 5,800 Kbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0 sbest |
— | 24 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | Manual, Stroboscopic, S1, S2 | Manual (M), S1, S2 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, etc. | Canon,Nikon,Sony,Panasonic,Olympus,Fujifilm,Pentax,Sigma,Minolta,Leica |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 440 g | 662 g |
Performance(3) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 38 m | 35 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 2.9 s | 2.8 s |
Color Temperature (K) | 5600 K | 5800 K |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Wide-angle diffuser, bounce card, protective pouch | Speedlite unit, flash trigger, color filter, protective pouch, stand, instruction manual |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers see it as a solid, value-driven entry-level flash with good build and features, but note missing TTL and HSS as major drawbacks for serious shooters.
Everyday users appreciate its affordability and flexibility, while complaining about the lack of TTL, slower recycle and battery compartment durability.
Professional editors note that the FK300G offers solid manual performance and useful accessories at a low price, but its lack of TTL and HSS makes it less suitable for advanced workflows.
Customers rate the FK300G around 4.8/5, praising its strong output, included trigger and accessories, and the added continuous light for video. Common complaints focus on the manual-only operation, limited flash head movement, and occasional compatibility or triggering issues.
“High manual power control with 1/128 granularity.”
“Optical slave works well for studio setups.”
“Battery compartment feels cheap and needs frequent AA changes.”
