Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V6
The Cactus V6 is the World’s First wireless flash trigger that works ON
ANY CAMERA (with a standard hot shoe or PC Sync port) to control power
output, wirelessly, of Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus and Panasonic’s
system flashes ALL AT THE SAME TIME.
Remote Power Control of Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus and Panasonic flashes
Each flash model has its individual power level characteristics.
We have profiled more than 30 popular flash models across a wide range
of brands so that the V6 can precisely control their output levels. With
this unique feature, photographers can remotely control the flash power
of various flash models, even of different brands.
Currently, more than 30 popular flash models from Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic, Metz, Nissin,
etc. have been profiled and pre-installed on the V6. By selecting the
pre-installed flash model on the Cactus V6 the photographer can remotely
control the flash power output of the selected flash model wirelessly
through the Cactus V6.
If a flash model is not listed, the V6 may even learn its flash
profile and then be able to control the power output of the flash. (See
note on compatibility)
Remote Power and Zoom Control of Cactus RF60 Wireless Flash
The V6 can directly control a Cactus RF60 set to Slave mode
using RF60’s built-in radio transceiver. Besides controlling power
remotely in single and multiple groups, the V6 can also adjust the zoom
level of the RF60 easily by pressing the adjustment wheel and swap
control between power and zoom.
Quick Power Adjustments
Control is extremely easy and swift with the use of a selection
dial and a combination of group buttons. V6 can control multi-group
power output in just one quick slide which is faster than any manual
system available in market. To adjust an individual group, simply press
and hold the group button and scroll the adjustment dial at the same
time and changes will be instantly made on the V6 RX unit.
Absolute Power Control
V6 can benchmark the power output of flash models with
different GN. In Absolute Power mode, EV numbers can be used to specify
an absolute light intensity, independent of the maximum power output of a
flash model.
Precision
V6 is so advanced and precise that 0.1EV power level can be adjusted, even if the flash does not offer that option*.
*0.1EV increment applies to certain flash models only. Please check the user manual for compatibility.
TTL Pass-through
The V6 transceiver comes with a multi-system shoe that supports
TTL pass through. With TTL pass-through, the TTL flashes behave as they
would when directly connected to the camera hot shoe.
Major features:
- Wireless manual power control of a list of current and previous Canon, Nikon and Pentax flashes;
- Flash profile learning for analogue-TTL flashes;
- Full manipulation of power levels to 1/10, 1/3, 1/2 and 1EV steps;
- Lo Power mode fires the flash for extremely short lengths of time;
- Absolute Power Mode benchmarks the power output of different flash models to the same light intensity;
- TTL pass-through with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, and Fujifilm via one single unit;
- Built-in optical trigger enables pre-flash triggering;
- Group control allows you to control up to four groups;
- Relay mode triggers the camera shutter and flash in sync;
- Delay timer is configurable from 1 millisecond to 10 seconds;
- Mini-USB port for optional power supply and firmware updates.
Flash model profiles pre-installed in V6:
Canon system models:
– Cactus AF45C, AF50C;
– Canon 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EXII, 430EZ, 540EZ, 580EX, 580EXII, 600EX-RT;
– Godox V860C;
– Metz 36AF-5, 44AF-1, 50AF-1, 52AF-1, 58AF-1, 58AF-2;
– Nissin Di866 MARK II, MG8000;
– Phottix Mitros, Mitros Plus;
– Sigma EF-500 DG SUPER;
– Yongnuo YN568EX II;
Nikon system models:
– Cactus AF45N, AF50N;
– Godox V860N;
– Metz 36AF-5, 44AF-1, 50AF-1, 58AF-2;
– Nikon SB-24, SB-28, SB-600, SB-700, SB-800, SB-900, SB-910;
– Nissin Di700;
– Sigma EF-530 DG SUPER;
Pentax system models:
– Cactus AF45P, AF50P;
– Metz 36AF-5, 44AF-1, 50AF-1, 58AF-2;
– Pentax AF 360FGZ, AF 540FGZ;
Olympus system models:
– Metz 44AF-1, 52AF-1, 58AF-2;
– Olympus FL-36R, FL-50R;
Panasonic system models:
– Panasonic FL360, FL500;
Notes on compatibility:
- Cactus V6 does not work with any other flash trigger model including Cactus V4, V2s or V2;
- Cactus V6 does not transmit TTL information wirelessly;
- Cactus V6 is not compatible with flashes or strobes with reversed polarity connectors;
- Cactus V6 is compatible with practically all cameras that
come with either (1) a standard ISO hot shoe, or (2) a female sync port
connection;
- Cactus V6 is compatible with the Wireless Flash Transceiver V5, Laser Trigger LV5 and Wireless Flash RF60.
Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V6 IIS- Sony
The Cactus V6 IIs is a wireless flash trigger dedicated for Sony camera
and flash which supports HSS, and can remote control power output and
zoom angle of Sony system flashes. It can also triggers the Cactus V6
II, which makes the V6 IIs the World’s First Sony-supported wireless
flash trigger that supports cross-brand high-speed sync (HSS) and
control power output and zoom angle of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus,
Panasonic and Pentax system flashes all at the same time.
Two High-Speed Sync Modes
- Normal HSS: Supports shutter speed up to 1/8000s.
- Power Sync: Boosts flash contribution above camera’s
x-sync speed, perfect for extreme conditions where Normal HSS is not
powerful enough.2
AF-assist
The Cactus V6 IIs has an automatic LED AF-assist light that
makes auto-focusing in dark environments possible – even in
pitched-black!3Besides the camera-mounted V6 IIs, off-camera
units will also activate the AF-assist light, which helps focusing even
when camera is far from the subject.
Dedicated for Sony devices
V6 IIs is specially designed for Sony camera and flashes with
the MI (Multi-Interface) hot shoe. Older models with the Minolta/Sony
iISO shoe are also supported with a hot shoe adapter. So it will be a
simple plug-and-play for Sony users and makes the setting up extremely
quick and easy that both amateurs and professionals appreciate.
Flash Profile Customization
Users may manually choose from popular Sony flash models on
the V6 IIs should they wish to. And for those who demands the utmost
accurate power outputs they may adjust each power level using the Cactus
Profile Editor, a computer-installed software that allows the saving of
up to 10 personalized flash profiles.
Remote Power and Zoom Control
Besides remote power control, remote zoom control is now
available to all compatible TTL flashes, which was only available on
Cactus RF60 series Wireless Flash before. This will give photographers
much quicker controls by swapping controls of power and zoom settings
directly on the V6 IIs.
Multi-master
The V6 IIs allows multiple photographers to trigger off-camera
flashes at the same time. Not only is this great for wedding and
events, it is also perfect for running photography workshops.
Major features:
- Cross-brand wireless manual power and zoom control with HSS support of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax flashes with the Cactus V6 II;
- Specifically designed for Sony camera and flashes with the Multi-Interface (MI) shoe;
- Two cross-brand high-speed sync modes:
- Normal HSS supports shutter speeds up to 1/8000s;
- Power Sync boosts flash contribution above camera’s x-sync speed;
- Multi-master supports up to 20 photographers firing the same set of flashes at their own power settings;
- AF-assist light assists focusing in low light environment;
- Flash profile customization ensures accurate power output;
- Work seamlessly with the Cactus RF60 Wireless Flash series to support HSS and Power Sync;
- Other features inherited from the V6 including:
- Lo Power
- Absolute Power
- TTL Pass-through
- Group Sequence
- Sports Shutter
- Remote Shutter
- Relay Mode
- Delay Mode
- Firmware Update support
Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V6 II
The Cactus V6 II is the World’s First wireless flash trigger that
supports cross-brand TTL, cross-brand high-speed sync (HSS) and can control power output
and zoom angle of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sigma system flashes all at the same time.
Apart from cross-brand TTL, the Cactus V6II also features:
Two High-Speed Sync Modes
- Normal HSS: Supports shutter speed up to 1/8000s.
- Power Sync: Boosts flash contribution above camera’s
x-sync speed, perfect for extreme conditions where Normal HSS is not
powerful enough.2
Cactus also extends HSS capabilities to Fujifilm cameras despite them not yet supporting high-speed sync at the time of writing.
AF-assist
Both the V6 II and IIs now has an automatic LED AF-assist
light that makes auto-focusing in dark environments possible – even in
pitched-black!3 Besides the camera-mounted V6 II/IIs,
off-camera units will also activate the AF-assist light, which helps
focusing even when camera is far from the subject.
Highly Intelligent
V6 II can now auto-detect the on-camera portable flashes at
device start-up by selecting the system the flash belongs to and
assigning an Auto Flash Profile. Moreover, it now works with previously
unsupported digital-only TTL flash models on the V6 and expands its
compatibility. Similarly, the V6 II will auto-detect the camera and
selects the system accordingly.4 This simple plug-and-play makes the setting up extremely quick and easy that both amateurs and professionals appreciate.
Flash Profile Customization
Users may still manually choose from more than 60 popular
flash models from Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus, Panasonic, Metz,
Nissin, etc. should they wish to. And for those who demands the utmost
accurate power outputs they may adjust each power level using the Cactus
Profile Editor, a computer-installed software that allows the saving of
up to 10 personalized flash profiles.
Remote Power and Zoom Control
Besides remote power control, remote zoom control is now
available to all compatible TTL flashes, which was only available on
Cactus RF60 series Wireless Flash before. This will give photographers
much quicker controls by swapping controls of power and zoom settings
directly on the V6 II.
Multi-master
The V6 II now allows multiple photographers to trigger
off-camera flashes at the same time. Not only is this great for wedding
and events, it is also perfect for running photography workshops.
Major features:
- Cross-brand TTL: works across Canon5 , Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sigma flashes all at the same time
- Cross-brand wireless manual power and zoom control with HSS support of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax flashes;
- Two cross-brand high-speed sync modes:
- Normal HSS supports shutter speeds up to 1/8000s;
- Power Sync boosts flash contribution above camera’s x-sync speed;
- Multi-master supports up to 20 photographers firing the same set of flashes at their own power settings;
- AF-assist light assists focusing in low light environment;
- Flash profile customization ensures accurate power output;
- Work seamlessly with the RF60 series to support HSS and Power Sync;
- Other useful features inherited from the V6 including:
- Lo Power
- Absolute Power
- TTL Pass-through
- Group Sequence
- Sports Shutter
- Remote Shutter
- Relay Mode
- Delay Mode
- Firmware Update support
Cactus Laser Trigger LV5
Cactus LV5 is a laser trigger that allows you to do high speed
photography and wildlife camera traps. Whether you are interested in
capturing beautiful water droplets, facial expressions of athletes at
the finish line from multiple angles, or wildlife movements caught in
the act, the LV5 Laser Trigger can create unforgettable images with
ease.
Laser and Radio Trigger
With over a year of research and development, Cactus created a device
that is unique in the market: it combined laser and radio frequency
technology in one compact package. Aside from a light stand, tripod and a
shutter release cable for your camera, the LV5 is all you need to
capture that specific spectacle. Weighting at just over 300 grams and
requiring only four (4) AAA batteries to power both the LV5 Emitter and
Sensor, it is possibly the most versatile laser trigger to date.
Cactus V5, V6 and RF60 Compatible
The LV5 is a Class 1 laser device that triggers your camera’s shutter
either by direct wired connection or wirelessly via the embedded Cactus
RF module. Since the LV5 runs on the same channels as the V5, V6, V6 II,
V6 IIs, RF60 and RF60X, it can also trigger flash units with V5 and V6
series transceivers or directly to an RF60 series flash, which is a very
convenient way for high-speed photography.
Trap & Escape
Trap Mode and Escape Mode are the two triggering modes of the LV5. Just
like their names, Trap Mode captures an image when the laser is broken
by an object. Whilst in Escape Mode it happens when the object leaves
the laser and signal is detected by the Sensor. The camera can take a
single shot or multiple shots as desired.
Delay & Freeze Timers
What makes the LV5 unique and desirable is the ability to customize
Delay and Freeze periods. This gives precise control over the exact time
the camera releases the shutter after detecting an event. There are 15
selectable time delays. The Delay period can be set from 1ms to 400ms
while the Freeze period is from 20ms to 4 seconds.
Main features of the LV5:
- Duo Mode Triggering (DMT). Cactus LV5 can be triggered
by: (1) blocking the transmission between the laser Emitter and Sensor;
or (2) removing the object between the laser Emitter and Sensor;
- Works wirelessly with Cactus V5 and subsequent
V5-compatible models. Cactus LV5 combines laser and radio frequency (RF)
technology in a single device. With a built-in Cactus V5 transceiver
module in the Sensor, LV5 allows you to take instant camera photos with
unlimited number of portable flashes, wirelessly!
- Long working distance. The working distance between the laser Emitter and the Sensor is up to 150 meters.
- Works under sunlight. The LV5 not only works under ambient light, its intelligent design also allows it to work under sunlight.
- Supports single and continuous shots. Supports bulb shot. The LV5 offers endless possibilities for your creative works.
- Shutter Delay and Freeze: Shutter delay and post- shutter freeze period adjustable in 15 divisions.
It doesn’t matter if you are a wildlife photographer,
an amateur, or a professional who shoots in the studio, the LV5 is your
best companion when you need that decisive push on the shutter release.
It captures that instinctive action or freezes the split-second of
amusement. Get yours today and liberate your ideas!
Like Cactus V5, each Cactus LV5 unit is manufactured using RoHS compliant electronic components and parts.
Cactus Wireless Flash RF60X
Cactus Wireless Flash RF60X
The Wireless Flash RF60X is a portable flash with a built-in wireless transceiver that supports X-TTL with Cactus V6 II / V6 IIs wireless flash transceiver, high-speed sync / FP mode,* AF-assist and an exclusive Cooling Mode.
Built-in wireless commander and slave
The Cactus RF60X is a 2.4GHz radio-based wireless portable flash
with a built-in transceiver that runs on 16 channels. It operates in
three modes, Local for on-camera operation, Master and Slave modes for
off-camera. To act as a commander, set an RF60X to Master and it can
trigger an unlimited number of RF60X set in Slave mode. The effective
distance between the RF60X Master and RF60X Slave is up to 100m (328
feet).
Automatic wireless HSS support
When triggered by a Cactus V6 II / V6 IIs, the RF60X supports
High-speed sync (HSS) / Focal Plane (FP) mode, typically found on a TTL
flash. Controlled from the V6 II / V6 IIs transmitter, the user can
select between Normal HSS, the typical longer pulsing flash with lower
power outputs; or Power Sync, which gives you a boost in flash power.
Quick recharge time
After firing at full power the flash can recycle as quickly as 1.9 seconds.
AF-assist light
Unlike most other portable flash in the market, the AF-assist
Light on the RF60X can also function as an off-camera flash in Slave
mode. The Cactus V6 II turns on the AF-assist Light automatically which
will illuminate your subject and provide extra light to help the camera
lens focus. This is especially useful as the flash is usually placed
closer distances to the subject than the camera.
Cooling mode
By intelligently regulating the recycle time the RF60X runs cool
all the time. This industry exclusive feature allows the flash to
sustain a steady performance even after consecutive full power flashes.
You can now shoot without the restriction of an overheat cut-off.
Remote control of power and zoom levels
The
power levels of the RF60X set in Slave mode can be adjusted from 1/128
to 1/1 full power in steps of 0.3EV. Zoom level can also be controlled
from a wide 24mm zoom to 105mm. With remote power and zoom control, you
can place the RF60X units in hard-to-reach places and control its power
and zoom level wirelessly.
Group control of up to four groups with configurable Group Alias
In
a typical lighting setup, the ability to adjust, activate and
deactivate groups of lights is vital in creating the desired lighting
effect. The RF60X can be configured into four distinct groups. Power
output can be adjusted in individual group or in all groups at the same
time for fast adjustments. To streamline the shooting experience, user
can rename each group to: KEY, FILL, SPOT, RIM, HAIR, LEFT, RIGHT, BACK
and FRONT.
Optical Slave with delay feature
The
RF60X has a built-in optical sensor. The optical sensor captures
pre-flash signals that are being emitted earlier than the flash sync. By
setting the pre-flash optical trigger and the delay timer, you can set
the exact time for the flash to start firing. This allows the RF60X to
do not only first-curtain and second-curtain sync (also referred as
front and rear curtain), but to fire at any given point of the image.
Multi-flash feature
In
Multi mode, a rapid series of flashes is fired to capture multiple
images of a moving subject in a single frame. This feature is available
in all three flash modes so its users can create the desired effects
with both on and off camera flash.
Compatible with other Cactus devices
Flash
power and zoom level on RF60X Slave units can be controlled by an RF60X
Master, RF60 Master, as well as Cactus V6, V6 II, and V6 IIs Flash
Transceiver. Cactus V5 also supports basic flash triggering on the RF60X
but does not support power and zoom level control on the RF60X.
Notes on compatibility:
- Cactus RF60X is compatible with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8.
However, due to special timing requirements by the camera, when
triggered by a Cactus V6 II, the RF60 only supports HSS up to 1/1,000s.
(Updated: September 1, 2016);
- High-speed sync is supported when RF60X is triggered by a Cactus V6 II or V6 IIs on a compatible camera.
- Camera(s) tested that does not support high-speed sync modes when the RF60 is triggered by the Cactus V6 II:
– Nikon D600 (Updated: January 24, 2017)