Godox iM30
Score: 68/100
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 Godox iM30 is an ultra-compact manual speedlight powered by two AAA cells, offering basic flash functionality and optical slave modes. Its portability is offset by low power, no TTL/HSS, and a fixed head, making it suited for casual or travel use rather than demanding studio work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 m | 35 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.6 s | 2.8 sbest |
230 flashesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 108 gbest | 662 g |
7 levels | 8 levelsbest | |
6,500 Kbest | 5,800 K | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0 sbest |
— | 24 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | Manual | Manual (M), S1, S2 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Type | AAA | AA |
Battery Life (full‑power flashes) (flashes) | 230 flashes | 110-1500 flashes |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 108 g | 662 g |
Performance(5) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 15 m | 35 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 3.6 s | 2.8 s |
Flash Duration (s) | 1/2000-1/300 s | 0.00005 s |
Power Output Levels (levels) | 7 levels | 8 levels |
Color Temperature (K) | 6500 K | 5800 K |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the iM30 for its nostalgic retro styling, ultra-compact form factor, and intuitive tactile dial, but stress its low guide number, lack of bounce/swivel, and absence of TTL/HSS for demanding work.
Everyday users love the tiny size, vintage look, and AAA convenience, but are frustrated by the missing battery indicator, slower recycle, and harsh light from the fixed head.
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.
“perfect reincarnation of 70s and 80s flashes”
“doesn't ruin the camera's profile”
“Extremely compact and lightweight (78 g); Universal hot shoe compatibility across DSLR, mirrorless, and film cameras.”
