MEIKE MK-320S Mini TTL Speedlite Automatic Flash for Sony MI Hot Shoe DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras A7 A7II NEX6 A6000 A6300 A6500

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Actually a surprisingly good flash for the price. Well-made, and very low-profile so ti is a good, balanced for for the Sony NEX/a6000/a6300/a6500 - it works well with those camera without feeling like the flash is too large. Pros: - decent flash output (though I think the published guide number (GN) is not accurate - still, this would be good for fill flash bouncing in a small room, and is definitely a BIG step up over the on-camera flash on the Sony cameras); - solid construction; - small size, light-weight and low power consumption (2 AA batteries); - intuitive to operate; - has an LED video light (though probably not powerful enough to work as a true modelling light if shooting through a light modifier); - a lot of bang of bang for your buck, especially as an alternative to the weaker - yet still significantly more expensive - Sony-branded flashes like the HVL-F20. Cons - things that will hold you back if you plan to get into more advance flash techniques): - again not as powerful as published GN would indicate (but still fairly close to third party flashes of similar size, such as the Godox TT350s, which similar overstates its GN a bit - but bear in mind that the Godox is about 50% higher in price); - no HSS (high-speed sync) - limited to max flash shutter speed on camera (for my a6300, this is 1/160); - does not rotate far enough to do over-the-shoulder bouncing or bouncing to the left; you are basically stuck with bouncing off the ceiling or, at most, 90 degrees to the right (cannot bounce 90 degrees to the left - more like 45 degrees to the left, so you would be getting as much direct flash on your subject as you would be bouncing).

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Listen. If you want a fantastic compact speedlite for your Sony A series, this is it. Its not going to compete with a full size flash, but of you want an upgrade from the built-in this is it. Love the LED video light function. The screens back light is great. The included diffuser fits well. The bounce and swivel click nicely. The whole flash is built well. If you use rechargeable li-ion AAs (2 required, not included) you can charge the flash via the micro USB port *SUPER CONVENIENT!*. TTL and Manual functions work great. Buy this flash!

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Sony A6000, fits hotshoe snugly, flash rotation is firm but smooth. Angle adjustment is good although I wished it would go behind me a few degrees. Supplied with off camera stand and diffuser, both work as expected. So far seems to sync up with my A6000 with no problems. Accurate info. Easily adjustable. Supplied ops manual kinda useless, but not hard to figure out. Compact size but still offers great power and recycling. If youre a beginner like me not wanting to blow big bucks before you know what youre doing, this is a great flash for you.

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this flash is pretty good, it gets exhausted a little too easily because it only takes two batteries but thats the price you pay when you want a small flash so its to be expected. i do love it and id buy it again

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This is an excellent flash that is a perfect size for my a6000. Indoor range is rated at 49 feet and outdoor is 32 feet. It also works great as a slave flash to the a6000s built in flash. The TTL feature is a lot better than a typical manual flash.

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Works perfectly with my Sony A6000, couldnt be happier. I really like how it uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery that pops out easily and even provide a standalone charger for it. Its rated to hold hundreds of flashes, which is really convenient since you dont need to lug around a bunch of AAs in your bag. TTL works perfectly with my camera so Im pretty sure the other reviewer before unfortunately had a dud with their A6300. Comes with a protective travel case as well. Its a bit larger for the sony a6000, but I wanted the flash to rotate 360 so I have the option of bouncing off the wall behind me. Also wanted TTL and a built in diffuser which the other models didnt have. For $120, its well worth the money imo for a quality flash with an excellent build quality. Fingers crossed itll last a long time though!

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Integrates nicely with my Sony A5000. The built-in flash on my camera stopped working, and this works fine for those situations when I know I will need a flash. I wish it had an off button, but so far that hasnt been a problem. I thought it might adjust the flash amplitude and duration more intelligently than it does -- I need to play around with the angle to get the best pictures, but again, this is not a show stopper. It is small, light, and inexpensive. So, Im happy with it.

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Great flash for the price. I’m pretty sure the people who had a bad experience with this light got defective units but mine has worked faithfully for months. Even shot a wedding with it and it worked fantastic. The rechargeable batteries in this thing are absolutely excellent and make charging all your camera gear really simple. Just find a USB charger and you’re in business. I’ve included a photo I took with this flash (using my Rogue Flashbender XL for bounce)

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This flash worked ok out of the box on my a6000. TTL didnt work really well, but the manual flash worked fine with good quality. However about 4 months later, the flash stopped working randomly. Now it only works if the flash is swiveled all the way to the left (which is as good as useless). If you look at the other reviews, you will find similar stories, so buy the accident protection if you need it for when this flash inevitably stops working.

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Just received mine, the battery compartment latch broke the first time i opened it. I taped the compartment shut a took a couple dozen pics. Seems to work well for indoor use. Returning it to amazon and buying another one. ******Updated****** Received the replacement the next day. Amazon provided free overnight to the locker i use. Flash seems to work good though i am no expert in camera flashed. I just needed a compact flash that provided more than the Sony A6000 built in flash. Longer lenses obscure part of the flash and leave a shadow over the pic. This lens works even with my Sony PZ 18-105 (my favorite lens) Went from 3 stars to 5 stars

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