Meike MK-RC7 2.4GHz flash trigger: better than RF-602s?
So far there have been many contenders to the title of “best budget flash trigger” currently held by Yongnuo RF-602s. In the 2.4GHz budget trigger market we have seen the arrival of Pixel Pawns and Soldiers, Phottix Stratos and Hähnel Combi TFs, all with various advantages over RF-602s, but all of them are more expensive, some even more than twice the price.
However, Shenzhen-based company Meike has brought out an improved trigger that’s the cheapest 2.4GHz model so far seen on the market. The Meike MK-RC7 “Flash Quick” triggers very much resemble Yongnuo RF-602s in functions, and initial appearance, but offer several key improvements.
- AAA batteries in the transmitter
- Bulb and self-timer support when used as a remote shutter release
- Locking pin on the transmitter foot
- Universal transmitters for Canon and Nikon
- Cheaper (see below for where to buy)
Features
- Universal Iso flash trigger with 100 metre range
- Wakes sleeping flashes on shutter half-press (Canon/Nikon)
- 6.35/3.5mm cable for studio lights
- Wireless shutter release with interchangeable camera cables
- Autofocuses remote cameras on transmitter half-press.
- Bulb, continuous shooting and self-timer support.
- 15 channels and 1 “fire all” channel
Specifications
| Frequency | FSK 2.4 GHz | |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 16 | |
| Range | 100m (open area) | |
| Ports | Transmitter | Prontor/Compur (PC sync) |
| Receiver | Olympus RM-CB1 (Yongnuo 3-pin) | |
| Batteries | Transmitter | 2x 1.5V AAA |
| Receiver | 2x 1.5V AAA | |
| Dimensions | Transmitter | 81 x 34 x 28mm |
| Receiver | 86 x 35 x 34mm | |
| Weight | 235g | |
Where to buy
The Meike MK-RC7 is available to buy on eBay for approximately US $30 for a transmitter/receiver set, with extra receivers priced at around $20 each. Though some listings are titled “for RF-602″, it is unlikely that they are compatible. You can also buy from the LinkDelight web site.
The only differences between the various kits are the included shutter release cables. Both the transmitters and the receivers have universal Canon/Nikon hotshoe pinouts. There are shutter release cables for most cameras. If yours is not yet listed, you can also use Yongnuo cables available on eBay.
13 Comments to “Meike MK-RC7 2.4GHz flash trigger: better than RF-602s?”
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It’s getting frustrating how quickly the newer ebay triggers are coming out. My issue is when are they going to be supersceded by new versions. If you got RF602′s last week, will they be left for dead within 6 months like the PT04′s etc. I think Yungnuo and the like need to set a standard and stick to it. This would help please their target market as they wouldn’t be worried that in 18months they can no longer get hold of the triggers or cables they are allready using. Just my opinion by the way
Well, someone with RF-602s should try out these and test if they are compatible. Seems to me they using the same de/encoder chip featuring “trigger all”.
We have ordered a set and will publish a comprehensive review comparing Yongnuo RF-602s, MeiKe MK-RC7s, Phottix Stratos and Pixel Soldiers. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Regarding the “fire all” channel, does that mean that if someone else in the vicinity uses that channel, my flash (or my camera if on remote shutter mode) will be triggered?
Yes. Channel 1111 (16) will trigger all other channels.
@ DPJ ………..
I wouldn’t say it was “frustrating” that a new model of flash triggers seems to be released so quickly.
Exciting, would I of thought, been a more appropriate adjective.
To ensure you get the maximum value from your current-technology goodies, would it suit you better if no-one released any new products until, say, two years after YOU have purchased something ?
Also, would you like all companies to stick to the YongUno specifications and not do any innovations, or simply not have YongUno do any more R & D ?
And we’ll all drive to work in our Model T Ford vehicles and use our Vic-20 (don’t want to upgrade to that new-fangled C-64 technology !! ).
This triggers are NOT compatible with RF-602 and the flash and camera trigger cables are NOT compatible with RF-602 cables, I have tested them and polarity is inverted in this cables.
Thank you for that info. I was looking to buy a set of MC-RC7 to test compatibility with RF602s. You just saved me some time and money
I wont think it should be frustrating. PWs are hell of an expense for noobs. these triggers even out the playing field.
here, you can see some issue I had with this trigger ordered on linkdelight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji8LzaraMqs
i ordered them in china, delivery time was three weeks. haptical very good, proper work with my cams (d80 and d200) and flash sb-800, but didn’t work with different bowens and profoto-heads, neither with adapted hot-shoe on the receiver.
linkddelight asked me for an video, that shows the non-funktion to solve the problem.
i bought phottix strato now.
are MK7 compatible with RF 602??? Can I use both for strobist?
They are not compatible.