Photoolex FK300
Score: 72/100
Altura Photo Camera Flash
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Altura AP-UNV2 is an affordable speedlite with a strong 68 m guide number and a feature-rich LCD interface. Its main trade-offs are slower recycle with alkaline batteries and limited high-speed sync capability. Best suited for beginner to intermediate Nikon shooters who need portable power without the cost of OEM units.
The Photoolex FK300 is a compact manual speedlite offering 8 power levels and wireless S1/S2 triggering, making it suitable for product and portrait work. Its main trade-offs are the lack of TTL and limited low-light reach, as well as dependence on AA batteries. Best for budget-conscious creators who need manual control and portability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
33 m | 68 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.8 secondsbest | 4 seconds |
| ↓ lower better | 304.9 g | 280 gbest |
8best | — | |
5,600 Kbest | — | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 2.8 seconds | 4 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Flash Modes | 3 | 5 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | Standard | AA |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 304.9 g | 280 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 75×58×189 mm mm | 5 in × 3.2 in × 2.9 in mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 33 m | 68 m |
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Professional reviewers praise the FK300 for its intuitive control layout, especially the plus/minus buttons, and the innovative continuous blue light mode that aids focusing without firing full power. They note the flash's simplicity and the broad flash duration range as strengths for creative lighting, while acknowledging that it lacks advanced TTL features found in higher-end speedlites.
Everyday users highlight the solid build, easy usability, and the value of the included accessories such as the magnetic filter and stand. The adjustable power levels receive consistent commendation, and the price point is seen as a strong advantage.
“pretty amazing”
“easy to use”
“reliable, user-friendly”
Professional reviewers consider the Altura AP-N1001 a solid entry-level option that delivers impressive output and intuitive controls at a low price. They commend its reliable i-TTL performance, useful LCD interface, and wireless slave capability, while noting that it falls short of OEM flashes in terms of full HSS support and advanced features.
Everyday users consistently praise the flash's bright power, easy TTL synchronization via the LCD, and sturdy construction, seeing it as great value for beginners. Recurring complaints focus on slower recycle times with alkaline batteries, the need for manual adjustments on mirrorless bodies, and limited high-speed sync functionality.
