Metz MZ 64316S
Score: 79/100Meike MK430
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Meike MK-430 is a compact, budget-friendly TTL flash with a strong 42 m guide number and optical wireless capability, suited for hobbyists and travel photographers. It lacks radio wireless and an AF-assist lamp, which may limit low-light and studio applications.
The Metz mecablitz 64 AF-1 is a high-power, feature-rich speedlight for Sony/Minolta systems, offering a GN 64, fast recycle, secondary fill flash and a full-color touchscreen, but it is heavy and can overheat under heavy use.
| Attribute | | Meike MK430 |
|---|---|---|
64 mbest | 42 m | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 4 sbest |
2,100 mAhbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 895 g | 275 gbest |
— | 30 mbest | |
— | 22 levelsbest | |
4best | — | |
3best | — |
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| Attribute | | Meike MK430 |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | TTL, Manual, Auto, Strobe, Servo, Rapid | TTL,Manual,Multi,S1,S2 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Sony, Minolta | Nikon |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 895 g | 275 g |
Performance(4) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 64 m | 42 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 0.1-4.4 s | 4 s |
Flash Duration (s) | 0.001333 s | 0.005-0.00005 s |
High‑Speed Sync | true | false |
Professional reviewers praise the 64 AF-1 for its unmatched power, solid construction, and innovative secondary fill flash, while noting the steep learning curve and lack of a battery indicator.
Everyday users rate it highly for power and durability, appreciating the bounce-fill tube and touchscreen, but they frequently mention overheating and the missing battery-level display as drawbacks.
Reviewers commend its high guide number and TTL functionality at a low price, while noting the absence of radio wireless and occasional build-quality concerns.
Users praise its brightness, LCD interface and included accessories, but report unreliable optical slave performance in sunlight and wish for a more robust construction.
“Most powerful and sturdiest flash I own”
“Works flawlessly with Nikon and Sony DSLRs (even cross-brand)”
“The touchscreen is appreciated once mastered, but the menu can be overwhelming”
