Meike FC-100
Score: 55/100
Godox GN33
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Godox TT520III provides an affordable, compact flash with 33 m guide number and built-in 433 MHz wireless triggering. It lacks TTL, high-speed sync and a built-in diffuser, limiting its use for advanced lighting setups. Suited for budget-conscious DSLR shooters needing a portable fill flash and basic wireless capability.
The Meike FC-100 is a manual LED macro ring flash that offers versatile continuous and flash lighting with a lightweight design and affordable price. Its low 15 GN output and lack of TTL automation limit its usefulness for demanding macro work. Best suited for beginners and video shooters needing basic close-up illumination.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 m | 33 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1.8 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 230 gbest | — |
7 | 8best | |
— | 20 mbest | |
5,500 Kbest | — | |
4best | 3 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Number of Flash Modes | 4 | 3 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Levels (steps) | 7 | 8 |
Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 80 x 60 x 120 mm mm | 2.95x7.5x2.15 inches mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 15 m | 33 m |
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Professional reviewers commend the FC-100 for its low price, portability, and versatile lighting modes, especially the flash capability that sets it apart from pure continuous rings. However, they consistently note that its 15 GN output is too weak for true 1:1 macro work and that the manual-only operation can be challenging for users expecting automatic exposure.
Everyday users praise the ring's affordability, easy adapter system, and usefulness for video or basic close-up photography, but they frequently complain about insufficient power for high-magnification subjects, manual exposure difficulties, and limited effective range.
“decent, cheap for portable setups”
