Meike MK300 for Canon

[winterlight]

I am hoping to get a small flash for fill-in on a Canon 6D. The Meike MK300 looks quite tempting. Anyone has experience with this flash?

 

[SixToes]

Doesn't sound great based on the first review on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1J...annel=detail-glance&nodeID=560834&store=photo

If you want a really small flash it looks like the Canon 270EX II goes for about £50 on eBay, that might be your best bet.

 

[Phil V]

I understand the desire to buy a small flash as the 6d doesn't have a built in one, you'd be mistaken for thinking you were adding something useful the designers missed out.

That's not really the case though. A built in flash is of very limited use, you really should go for a flash with a tilt and swivel head, then you can use it to bounce light and be creative. Straight on camera flash is a horrible thing that only rarely will add to an image.

 

[winterlight]

Thanks for the replies. I do have a Yongnuo 600EX-RT which works very well for bounce flash, except for the battery drain issue if I forget to turn it off totally. But is a rather large flash to have on when chasing after the kids outdoor. Hence the desire to get a small, and lighter unit

 

[winterlight]

The Canon 270EX II looks interesting. I will have a look at the availability on ebay!