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Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V6 II

Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V6 II

$143.00

Cactus V6 II is the World’s First wireless flash trigger that supports cross-brand TTL, cross-brand High-speed Sync (HSS), and can remote control power output and zoom angle of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sigma system flashes all at the same time.1

Learn more: Cross-brand HSS | X-TTL

Apart From Cross-Brand TTL, Cactus V6 II Also Features:
Two High-Speed Sync Modes

 

  1. Normal HSS: Supports shutter speed up to 1/8000s.
  2. 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 legacy 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 which 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. 4This 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:
    1. Cross-brand TTLworks across Canon5 , Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sigma flashes all at the same time;
    2. Cross-brand wireless manual power and zoom control with HSS support of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax flashes;
    3. Two cross-brand high-speed sync modes:
      1. Normal HSS supports shutter speeds up to 1/8000s;
      2. Power Sync boosts flash contribution above camera’s x-sync speed;
    4. Multi-master supports up to 20 photo­graphers firing the same set of flashes at their own power settings;
    5. AF-assist light assists focusing in low light environment;
    6. Flash profile customization ensures accurate power output;
    7. Work seamlessly with the RF60 series to support wireless TTL, HSS and Power Sync;
    8. Other useful features inherited from the V6 including:
      1. Lo Power
      2. Absolute Power
      3. TTL Pass-through
      4. Group Sequence
      5. Sports Shutter
      6. Remote Shutter
      7. Relay Mode
      8. Delay Mode
      9. Firmware Update support

     

    1 With the exception of Pentax system flashes due to special timing requirements so it must be paired with a Pentax camera in order to support TTL and HSS.

    2 Power Sync may require the user to adjust the sync time in order to eliminate any banding issues (black line across the image).

    3 AF-assist works when the camera sends out a corresponding signal.

    4 To auto-detect camera system, half-press the shutter release of camera while switching on the V6 II to TX mode.

    5 With the exception of Canon camera due to special pre-flash requirements, so it has to be paired with a Canon system flash in order to support TTL.

    SPECIFICATIONS
    • Working radio frequency: 2.4 GHz;
    • Number of channels: 16;
    • Number of groups: 4;
    • Support sync speed up to 1/8,000 second;
    • High-speed sync modes: Normal HSS, Power Sync;
    • Maximum effective distance: 100 meters;
    • Power input: Two AA batteries; mini USB 2.0, DC input 5V;
    • Operating temperature: -20°C to +50°C;
    • Camera voltage handling: up to 6V;
    • Flash voltage handling: up to 300V;
    • Dimensions: 72mm (L) x 72mm (W) x 42 mm (H);
    • Weight: 96g.
    PACKAGE CONTENT
    • V6 II Transceiver x1;
    • Flash stand FS-2 x1;
    • Album x1;
    • Quick Start Guide (English) x1.
    • Warranty Card x1.
    FIRMWARE COMPATIBILITY

     

    Firmware Generations

    V6II

    V6 IIs

    V6

    RF60X / RF60

    Current “A” versions

    V62.A.001

    Multi-brand HSS

    SON.A.003

    Sony X-TTL

    V61.A.002

    Multi-brand

    RF60X : A.08

    RF60 : A.07

    CAN.A.003

    Canon X-TTL

    FUJ.A.003

    Fujifilm X-TTL

    NIK.A.004
    Nikon X-TTL

    OLY.A.003

    Olympus X-TTL

    PEN.A.004

    Pentax X-TTL

    SIG.A.003

    Sigma X-TTL

    Legacy versions

    1.1.013

    Multi-brand HSS

    SON.1.002

    Sony X-TTL

    2.1.001
    Multi-brand

    RF60X: 1.03

    RF60: 2.05

     

    V6 II COMPATIBLE CAMERA MODELS
    • Compatible Camera System
    • Tested Model
    • Canon
    • EOS 1D, 1DX, 1DX II1, 5D, 5D III, 5D IV, 6D, 50D, 60D1,70D1, 550D1, 600D1;
    • Fujifilm
      • X-H1, X-T12, X-T2, X-Pro1, X-Pro22, X-T201, X-301, X-E1, GFX 50S;

    • Following camera models do not support high-speed sync modes on Cactus V6 II:
    • Fujifilm X-E2, XE2S, X100T, X100, X-M1;
    • The following camera models do not support cross-brand TTL on Cactus V6 II except the triggering of Cactus RF60 / RF60X Wireless Flash:
    • Fujifilm X100. X100S, X100T, X100F
    • Nikon
    • D5001, D6001, D6101, D750, D7001, D8001, D8101, D3200, D5100, D53001, D55001, D71001, D72001;
    • Olympus
    • O-MD E-M12, E-M1 II, E-M5, E-M5 II1, E-520;
    • Panasonic
      • Lumix DMC-GX8, DMC-G85, DMC-GH41, DMC-GH51;

    • The following camera models is required to use CUSTOM SETTING under CAMERA & FLASH SETUP menu in the V6 II TX menu. This option enables the V6II to sync at high-speed shutter.
      • TYPE 1 = Lumix DMC-GH5
    • Pentax
      • K-1, K-3, K-3 II1, K-5, K-5 II1, K-70, K-S2, 645Z, 645D1, K100D, K20D, KP, K-X;

    • The following camera models is required to use CUSTOM SETTING under CAMERA & FLASH SETUP menu in the V6 II TX menu. This option enables the V6II to sync at high-speed shutter.
      • TYPE 1 = Pentax 645Z
      • TYPE 2 = Pentax K-S1 / K-30
      • TYPE 3 = Pentax K100D
    • Sigma3
    • dp2 Quattro, sd Quattro;

    • The Sigma Merrill camera is incompatible with V6II.
    V6 II COMPATIBLE FLASH MODELS
    Compatible Flash System Tested Model
    • Canon 
      E-TTL / E-TTL II HSS
      • Canon 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III-RT, 550EX1, 580EX, 580EX II, 580EX II, 600EX-RT;
      • Godox TT685, V860C;
      • Metz 36AF-5, 44AF-1, 50AF-1, 52AF-1, 58AF-1, 58AF-2, 64AF-1;
      • Nissin Di600, Di622, Di700, Di866, Di866II, i40, MG8000;
      • Phottix MITROS, MITROS+ 1;
      • Pixel X650C, X800C;
      • Sigma EF-6301;
      • Shanny SN600C;
      • Yongnuo 568EX, 568EX II;
      • Nissin i401, i601;


        The following flashes are not supported:

      • Sigma EF-500 DG Super, EF-610 DG SUPER ETTL II, EF-610 DG ST ETTL II
    • Fujifilm 
      TTL
      • Fujifilm EF-42, X5001;
      • Nissin i40, i601;
      • Metz M400;
      • Nikon 
        D-TTL / iTTL FP
      • Godox V860N;
      • Metz 36AF-5, 44AF-1, 50AF-1, 52AF-1, 58AF-2, 64AF-1;
      • Nikon SB-500, SB-600, SB-700, SB-900, SB-910, SB-50001;
      • Nissin Di600, Di700, Di866, Di866II, MG8000, i401, i601;
      • Phottix MITROS, MITROS+ 1;
      • Pixel X800N;
      • Sigma EF-530 DG ST i-TTL1, EF610 DG ST i-TTL1, EF-630 for Nikon1;
      • Yongnuo 568EX, 568EX II1;
      • Olympus 
        TTL FP
      • Metz 44AF-1, 50AF-1, 52AF-1, 58AF-2;
      • Olympus FL-36R, FL-50R, FL-600R, FL-900R1;
      • Nissin i601;
      • Panasonic 
        TTL FP
      • Panasonic FL360, FL500, FL580L;
      • Pentax 
        P-TTL
        • Metz 36AF-5, 44AF-1, 50AF-1, 58AF-2;
        • Metz flash doesn’t support auto detect from the V6II. Manual select flash system is required. To set up, select <Pentax> under <FLASH SETUP> in the V6II menu.

        • Pentax AF 360FGZ, AF 360FGZII1, AF 540FGZ, AF 540FGZII1;


          The following flashes are not supported:

        • Sigma EF-610 DG ST for PTTL
        • Metz 52-AF1 for Pentax
      • Sigma 
        SA TTL 2
      • Sigma EF-630, EF610 DG SUPER SA-STTL3;
      • 1 Tested with Auto Flash Profile
      • 2 Only on X-TTL firmware
      • 3 Support up to X-sync shutter speed

      Notes on compatibility:

      • Cactus V6 II is not compatible with Cactus V6 on firmware version 1.1xxx. Update to the latest firmware (version 2.1.001) on the V6 and the V6 II will be backward-compatible under camera’s x-sync speed;
      • Cactus V6 (RX) does not support Normal HSS when triggered by the V6 II;
      • Cactus V6 (RX) supports Power Sync by updating to the latest firmware (version 2.1.001) when triggered by the V6 II;
      • Cactus RF60 (RX) supports Normal HSS and Power Sync by updating to new firmware (version 200 and onwards) when triggered by the V6 II;
      • Cactus V6 II does not work with any other flash trigger model including Cactus V4, V2s or V2;
      • Cactus V6 II does not transmit TTL information wirelessly;
      • Cactus V6 II is not compatible with flashes or strobes with reversed polarity connectors;
      • Cactus V6 II 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 II is compatible with the Wireless Flash Transceiver V5 and Laser Trigger LV5 for basic flash triggering and shutter release when the V6 II is installed with Multi-brand HSS firmware (e.g. 1.1.013). (revised April 3, 2018)
      • Camera(s) tested that does not support high-speed sync modes on the Cactus V6 II:
          - Fujifilm X-E2 / XE2S(Updated: July 18, 2016)
          - Fujifilm X100T (Updated: September 7, 2016)
          - Fujifilm X-M1 (Updated: September 7, 2017)
      • The following camera models do not support cross-brand TTL on Cactus V6 II except the triggering of Cactus RF60 / RF60X Wireless Flash:
          - Fujifilm X100. X100S, X100T, X100F
      • Cactus V6 II is compatible with the Olympus O-MD E-M1. However, some copies of the E-M1 come with a thicker-than-usual metal hot shoe spring plate which has to be removed when working with the V6 II. Check out how to remove the spring plate in this discussion forum thread. (Updated: August 5, 2016)
      • Cactus V6 II is compatible with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. However, due to special timing requirements by the camera it only supports HSS up to 1/4,000s. (Updated: September 1, 2016)
      • Cactus V6 II X-TTL firmware supports RF60 and RF60X. However, due to special timing requirements by Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and G85, a white banding may show on the picture from shutter speed 1/250s to 1/500s when aperture is below F5.6
      Link:

      https://www.cactus-image.com/v6ii.html