Meike MK-14EXT TTL Macro Ring Flash for Canon
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Canon Speedlite EL-5

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Meike MK-14EXT C

Macro Ring Type Flash

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Meike MK-14EXT C vs Canon EL-5 Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Meike MK-14EXT C Macro Ring flash with the Canon EL-5 Macro Ring flash. We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two flashes. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Meike MK-14EXT C Key Specs

Macro Ring Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 46' / 14

TTL Capability

Canon EL-5 Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

28-mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 92' / 14

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +120° Bounce Head

330° Swivel Head

Weight: 491g / 1.08 lb

Dimensions: 3.2 x 5.5 x 4.9" / 80.2 x 139.9 x 123.3 mm

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Reasons to choose Meike MK-14EXT TTL Macro Ring Flash for Canon over Canon Speedlite EL-5

Weight	g vs 491g	491g lighter

Reasons to choose Canon Speedlite EL-5 over Meike MK-14EXT TTL Macro Ring Flash for Canon

Max Guide Number	92' vs 46'	46' Longer coverage
Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs No	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +120°) vs No	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (330°) vs No	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Flash Compensation Setting	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) vs No	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light vs No	Improve the overall lighting of a scene
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs No	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs No	Useful for capturing motion blur

Common Strengths of Meike MK-14EXT TTL Macro Ring Flash for Canon and Canon Speedlite EL-5

TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure

Common Weaknesses of Meike MK-14EXT TTL Macro Ring Flash for Canon and Canon Speedlite EL-5

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Meike MK-14EXT C vs Canon EL-5 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Meike	Canon
Manufacturer Product Code	14EXT FOR CANON	5654C002
Type	Macro Ring	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe Mount (Controller), Lens Mount (Flash)	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	46' / 14m at ISO 100	92' / 28m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	50mm	35mm
Focal Coverage	mm (FF equiv.)	28-105mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	-	1/300 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	-	Approx. 1.5sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/8	1/1 to 1/256
Flash Compensation	No	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	No	Radio (TTL/Manual)Up to 328.1' / 100 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	-	32 / 4
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	Yes
Bounce Head	No	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	No	Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal	No	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	Modeling Light
Exposure Controls	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II
Flash Modes	None	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	No	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	4x AA	1x Rechargeable (Lithium-Ion)
External Power-Pack	No	Yes
Weight	-	491g / 1.08 lb
Dimensions	-	3.2 x 5.5 x 4.9" / 80.2 x 139.9 x 123.3 mm