Meike MK430C
Score: 62/100
Photoolex FK310
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Photoolex FK310 LCD Speedlite adds an LCD panel and a rich accessory set to the solid GN33, 22-level manual flash platform, but it still lacks TTL and high-speed sync.
The Meike MK430C is an affordable, Canon-compatible shoe-mount flash offering a strong guide number, TTL, and HSS in a lightweight metal housing. While it provides solid basic functionality, its limited wireless range and slower recycle with AA batteries make it less suited for demanding professional use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
42 mbest | 33 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 s | 2.8 sbest |
| ↓ lower better | 275 gbest | — |
25 mbest | — | |
— | 22 levelsbest | |
5,600 Kbest | 5,600 Kbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0 sbest | — |
— | 24 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | TTL, Manual, Multi, Optical Slave, Master/Slave | Manual, Multi Flash, S1, S2 |
Performance(3) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 42 m | 33 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 4 s | 2.8 s |
Flash Duration (s) | 0.00005 s | 1/200-1/20000 s |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Flash unit, flash stand, protection bag, bilingual user manual | 12 color filters, stand, pouch, diffuser, instruction manual |
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Professional reviewers note that the MK430C delivers surprisingly consistent TTL performance and premium-feel features like a metal hot shoe at a budget price, but caution that the lack of radio wireless and occasional optical slave hiccups limit its suitability for demanding shoots.
Everyday users rate the flash around 4.4 / 5, praising its ease of use, LCD, and value, while noting occasional unit failures and inconsistent optical slave performance.
Professional editors view the PHOTOOLEX FK310 as a solid manual flash aimed at enthusiasts and semi-professionals who value precise control and extra features like an LCD panel, while noting its lack of TTL, HSS and built-in radio wireless.
Users like the strong output, intuitive LCD and included accessories, but miss TTL automation and report occasional issues with optical slave triggering on newer cameras.
“Stopped firing after first use... very disappointed.”
“High guide number (GN 42) for its class; great for travel.”
“Metal hot shoe feels solid compared to other budget flashes.”
