The cactus v6 is the worlds first nonttl wireless flash trigger that works on any camera with a standard hot shoe or pc sync port to control power output, wirelessly, of. Also, you need to have ttl flashes, not manual power flashes to enjoy the potential of the v6 system. Cactus v6 ii user manual pdf if you are using a camera brand specific firmware on the transceiver mounted on the cameras hot shoe, the firmware on the v6ii attached to a flash must be the same firmware but then theoretically it will allow ttlhssmanual power. Database contains 1 tentec omni v 562 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Nissin 360 tw, nisisin 360 wxd, nissin 300ha, nissin 400h, 400ht instruction manual, nissin 2800g user manual, free pdf manual, camera manual nissin 360 tw nissin 360 wxd nissin 300ha nissin 400h nissin 350t nissin 300h ha nissin 400h ha ht nisisin 2800g 2800m posted 41512 9212014 12215 1216 the. Cactus v6 flash trigger tutorial remote power control. Watch malcolms c4 cactus manual top 3 features video here. Jun 05, 2014 in manual mode, the cactus v6 triggers were bombproof. The cactus v6 and rf60 are available now from the cactus store. I was seriously considering the pocketwizard plus iii models, but for a whole lot less money, one can go with these cactus units. Tentec omni v 562 manuals and user guides, transceiver. It took me 5 minutes to get my xpro 2, one cactus v6 mark ii trigger and one cactus rf60 flash shooting in high speed sync. For several years, ive been using the cactus v5 wireless flash transceivers or radio triggers, as theyre often called for strobist photography.
Camera canada cactus cactus wireless flash transceiver v6. Cactus v6 ii triggers with xt10 in fuji digital cameras. Cactus launches the v6 ii, a newest version of its popular wireless flash transceiver to add crossbrand hss and the v6 iis, a dedicated sony version. Unlike the cactus v5, the cactus v6 does not come with any trigger cables so anyone with the need to connect to a flash or studio strobe via a cable needs to buy these extra. The trigger comes in a nicely designed box, containing the user manual, the trigger, and a hotshoe foot. If the problem persists after conducting the troubleshooting steps, contact your seller directly for further assistance. But if you are a manual buyer, does the manual petrol cactus right all the auto diesels wrongs. Updating the firmware on cactus devices christophers photo. Cactus v6 transceiver users, or those who are familiar with. Cactus v6 ii user manual pdf if you are using a camera brand specific firmware on the transceiver mounted on the cameras hot shoe. The cactus v6 has the ability to learn profiles for flashes, but i couldnt find any documentation or forums online stating anyone had tried it. A significant feature here though is the ability to combine and control all three brand systems at the same time.
The cactus v6 is a revolutionary wireless flash triggering system. Cactus v6ii remote radio wireless ttl flash with the. Cactus v6 transceiver users, or those who are familiar with them. 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. Cactus v6 wireless flash transceiver wex photo video. Cactus v6 ii triggers with xt10 fuji digital cameras.
One of the things that i was introduced to was these cactus v6 transceivers. Related topics are discussed in separate documents including. In regards the cactus units, i was hoping that in manual mode, i. Cactus v6ii remote radio wireless ttl flash with the olympus. I wont copy the v6 user manual in fact, its 100 pages long and you can download it here if you want to but the procedure is rather straightforward. Cactus v6 transceiver users, or those who are familiar. Cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 single dicflawftv6. By selecting the preinstalled 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. Jul 16, 2014 cactus v6 radio transceiver and rf60 speedlight setup with canon ex580 speedlight duration. Wireless manual power control to a list of current and previous canon, pentax, and nikon compatible flashes. May 09, 2014 the cactus v6 is the worlds first nonttl 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 and.
You can position your lights at any angle, direction, and. Wftv6ii cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 ii user. The cactus v6 is a multifunctional wireless flash transceiver that allows you to command different brands flashes off camera with remote power control. Cactus wireless flash trigger set v4 notes on compatibility cactus v4 does not work with v2s or v2. Click here to see more 2016 citroen c4 cactus pricing and spec info. Cactus v6 ii system will now support crossplatform radio wireless ttl flash via a free firmware update announced march 2017 will be able to use canon, olympus and other ttl flash units to work in either oncamera ttl or via radio remote ttl mode on various camera models, initially, sigma, sony and fujifilm cameras, and then micro four thirds. The v6 controls the power level of the oncamera flash manually, as a fifth group, if you like. They are relatively lowcost and very reliable fullmanual triggers that can trigger virtually any. Users may combine rf50 with other v6 compatible ttl flashes to form a manual flash control system. The cactus v6 is both a wireless flash trigger and wireless remote control. Cactus v6 radio transceiver and rf60 speedlight setup with canon ex580 speedlight duration.
With the builtin cactus v6 transceiver, cactus rf50 can be remotely commanded and triggered by v6 tx. Unlike other hotshoe feet, this one doesnt have a screw thread for a lighting stand. The cactus v6 ii triggers all other flash models via the hot shoe, and studio strobes with the pc sync male port, 3. Full manipulation of power levels to 110, 12 and 1ev steps. Cactus launches v6 iis hss wireless sony flash transceiver. Please report omissions, errors, or suggestions to any of our contact addresses below. The cactus v6 is the worlds first wireless flash trigger that works on any camera to control power output, wirelessly, of canon, nikon, pentax, olympus and panasonics system flashes all at the same time. Working with cactus triggers the rf60 is compatible with cactus wireless flash transceivers v6, v5, and laser trigger lv5. 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. Remote power control of canon, nikon and pentax flashes. The cactus v6 can control the power levels of up to four flash groups via radio signals.
Reference manual contains detailed descriptions of the functions provided by the cactus. The virtual company, cygnus laboratories, is a comprehensive and realistic module that effectively demonstrates the training process, its. It supports legacy ttl flashes, selected digital flashes, and the cactus rf60. Cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 major features. Cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 iis user manual details for fcc id vaawftv6iis made by harvest one limited. Unlike the cactus v5, the cactus v6 does not come with any trigger cables so anyone with the need to connect to a. By using an exclusive flash profile learning program, the v6 can learn unique power level characteristics from various flash models. Wireless manual power control of a list of current and previous canon, nikon and pentax flashes.
Note that the v6 s multi hotshoe features holes for the locking pins of canon, nikon, and pentax equipment. Lo power mode fires the flash for extremely short lengths of time. After two years in the making, cactus v6 ii the second generation of the worlds first crossbrand wireless flash transceiver, now supports highspeed synchronization hss. The cactus v6 iis is a wireless transceiver the the. Wftv6iis cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 iis user manual. Wftv6ii cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 ii user manual. View and download cactus v6 iis quick start manual online. Cactus v6 flash trigger tutorial remote power control canon. Jan 9, 2015 ive been getting quite a bit of assistance from many regarding the equipment choices for my studio.
Reference manual contains detailed descriptions of the functions provided by the cactus esh api, along with other reference. Fcc id vaawftv6ii cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 ii. For somebody that has a few legacy flashes lying around and is looking for a versatile triggering system, the cactus v6 and rf60 are definitely recommended. Crossbrand wireless manual power and zoom control of canon, fujif ilm. Cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 ii user manual details for fcc id vaawftv6ii made by harvest one limited. Needless to say, in manual mode the v6 iis work just as brilliantly as in ttl mode. Overview and test of the new cactus v6ii wireless flash. The cactus v6 is the worlds 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 and pentaxs ttl system flashes all at the same time.
Of course, i was not really testing the range of the system, or the limitations of the system in a wifi congested environment, but we were on location and shooting for nearly four hours, so id say the performance was great. I didnt notice a single misfire of the studio strobes. So canon, nikon, or pentax compatible ttl flashes are required for remote manual power control with the v6. Only issue is that the menus and settings can be a little complicated and i found that the triggers would switch off after 15min which was a. Note that the lcd of rf50 only supports the display of ev stop. Wftv6ii cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 ii user manual v6ii. The cactus v6 are the first triggers available which can do this with 3 different brand systems. Note that the v6s multi hotshoe features holes for the locking pins of. Home pentax user forum flash photography forum cactus v6 ii with pentax firmware and. The yn600exrt tested fine everywhere that it should onbody manual and ttl, so i moved it to a cactus v6. Absolute power mode benchmarks the power output of different. Cucacrf60x overview the wireless flash rf60x is a portable flash with a builtin wireless transceiver that supports xttl with cactus v6 ii v6 iis wireless flash transceiver, highspeed sync fp mode, af. These contain a glossary, a description of the cactus con guration language, the utility routines and other odds and ends, such as how to use gnats and tags. Jan 06, 2015 updating the firmware on cactus devices i have been meaning to write this post for a few months but for one reason or other i never got round to it.
Getting to know the cactus v6 thank you for purchasing the cactus wireless flash transceiver v6. I have not had a chance to try this one out but it looks interesting. Cactus v6 ii and iis are robust and dependable flash. How to use the different groups and adjust manual power levels. Cactus promises 18000sec flash sync with v6 ii transceiver. And as with older versions of the cactus triggers, you can use the v6 ii and v6 iis as remote camera triggers even simultaneously with triggering flashes. Cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 single dicflawftv6 adorama. Buy cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 ii featuring combination transmitter and receiver, remote manual power and zoom control, supports many flash and camera brands, frequency. Troubleshooting before reading this section, ensure that the cactus v6 iis transceiver have been set up correctly following the instruction in section 814 of this manual. Updating the firmware on cactus devices christophers. The cactus v6 ii is both a wireless flash trigger and wireless remote control.
The v6 can directly control a cactus rf60 set to slave mode using rf60s builtin radio transceiver. In manual mode, the cactus v6 triggers were bombproof. The citroen c4 cactus is like that pair of twins you remember from school, where they looked identical but had completely different personalities the diesel cactus is like the twin that was all smiles at first, but would book spill you in the hallway when they noticed you were in a hurry. Theres a handy table in the user guide to help you. Flash profiles are included for some of the most popular flashes on the market. Jun 27, 2016 cactus launches the v6 ii, a newest version of its popular wireless flash transceiver to add crossbrand hss and the v6 iis, a dedicated sony version. Fcc id vaawftv6ii cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 ii by. I prefer manual as it is more consistent that ttl which relies on the camera and flash softwares interpretation. They are relatively lowcost and very reliable fullmanual triggers that can trigger virtually any flash gun from just about any camera. This includes high trigger voltage portable flash models, and all strobe models with a trigger voltage of 300v or under. This decision is defensible given that a v6 will more often than not be used to remote control the power of a flash and the latter is not possible through a trigger cable. In this video we show you how to assign a flash profile to your v6.
It brings off camera lighting to new dimensions where it widens the choice of cameras and lights for achieving remote power control. While it triggers both portable flashes and studio strobe lights, it also supports remote control features with selected flash models. Updating the firmware on cactus devices i have been meaning to write this post for a few months but for one reason or other i never got round to it. However after using the rf60 speedlights and the v6 transceiver in a realworldish situation over the last couple of days i decided that enough was enough i was going to update the firmware and. Fcc id application submitted by harvest one limited for cactus wireless flash transceiver v6 ii for fcc id vaawftv6ii vaa wftv6ii user manual, frequency, reports, images and more. User manuals, guides and specifications for your tentec omni v 562 transceiver. Nissin di622 and di466, sunpak pz42x and pz30, sigma ef530500 dg st for canon, etc. Cactus have announced the second generation of their original v6 radio transceivers, now adding high speed sync hss to the unique cross brand flash triggers the same cactus v6 ii transceivers will now provide remote hss function while using canon, nikon, olympus, panasonic, pentax, and most interestingly, fujifilm cameras. Cactus rf60x wireless flash fc3 carrying case fs2 flash stand user manual cactus 1 year limited warranty mount. Chances are the dial of the v6 will allow quicker power level changes than the user interface of the flash.
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