Meike MK-300 flash compatible with M9?

[Guido]

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Looking for a small pocket flash similar to the Nikon SB400 for my M9, I came across the "Meike MK-300"

 

MeiKe MK300 MK-300 TTL Flash Speedlite For Panasonic: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo

 

Can anyone confirm that it indeed works with the M9?

[Olyamk]

I think the m43 ttl (Oly/Pana/Leica 43) is supported. I do not see any sign of an auto mode as well (no light sensor).

[Dikaiosune01]

it looks like you're looking for a small flash. I've been looking for a while now too...

here are some conclusions i've drawn that you might find helpful.

 

Fuji EFX-20 - Great power and small. manual function only. You really need to know your exposure values and guidenumbers; and have enough time to set power accordingly.

 

Metz 20 C-2 - I'm currently looking for one. Small. Cheap. AA batteries. Automatic exposures for two different aperture values. ISO and aperture can be manipulated to simulate exposure equivalent.

 

Leica SF-24D - pricey. uses weird batteries that make it unfeasible for traveling, in my personal opinion. Has the most functionality out of all the flashes.

[marcg]

it looks like you're looking for a small flash. I've been looking for a while now too...

here are some conclusions i've drawn that you might find helpful.

 

 

Metz 20 C-2 - I'm currently looking for one. Small. Cheap. AA batteries. Automatic exposures for two different aperture values. ISO and aperture can be manipulated to simulate exposure equivalent.

 

But see my thread here:- http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/308503-fishy-flash-conundrum.html

 

Everyone is looking for the small flash which you describe.

Of course the little Leica flash would be perfect - but of course, Leica have crippled it because as you point out, it has non-standard batteries - and I have even read somewhere that it won't run on rechargeables???

 

And of course it has no bounce facility - which shouldn't be any problem even on a small flash because Nikon have done it and so has Fuji, amongst others.

 

I understand that Leica will soon be announcing a special edition flash to celebrate some ancient anniversary or other. Something to do with a specially crafted saucer and some magnesium powder.