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New "A" firmware version released on Cactus V6

AntonioAntonio
in V6 Announcements and FAQ
Finally, the rather confusing firmware transition period is over!

The latest firmware versions released will work with all other Cactus devices (except Cactus V5 and LV5).

Cactus V6
  1. V61.A.001
It can be triggered by Cactus V6 II running on Multi-brand HSS as well as X-TTL firmwares.

Cactus V6 II
  1. V62.A.001 (Multi-brand HSS)
  2. CAN.A.001 (Canon X-TTL)
  3. FUJ.A.002 (Fujifilm X-TTL)
  4. NIK.A.001 (Nikon X-TTL)
  5. OLY.A.001 (Olympus M43 X-TT)
  6. PEN.A.002 (Pentax X-TTL)
  7. SIG.A.001 (Sigma X-TTL)
Cactus V6 IIs
SON.A.002 (Sony X-TTL)

Cactus RF60
  1. A06
Cactus RF60X
  1. A07
Thank you all for your understanding during this firmware-matching time.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Antonio Lao
Brand Manager
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To help us better help you, always state the exact firmware version installed on your Cactus device(s), such as: "1.1.013", "NIK.A.001", "v.103", or "A06".

TTL or HSS not working on Cactus V6 II and V6 IIs? Be sure to check hot shoe connectivity by doing the <CAMERA INFO> check.

Feel free to suggest an improvement or share product ideas. Contact us directly at info@cactus-image.com.  At Cactus, we listen. 

Comments

  • ipollenipollen
    Hi Antonio,

    So just to confirm, if I upgrade all my v6 transceivers to the latest firmware, they will no longer be triggered by my LV5?

    Regards, Ian
  • Class AClass A
    Hi Ian,

    I'm not Antonio, but I know that the very latest firmware version uses the "A" protocol and hence becomes incompatible with the LV5 (and V5).
  • AntonioAntonio
    Hi @ipollen

    The answer is a yes.
    If you need to use V5 or LV5, your V6 / V6 II / V6 IIs / RF60 / RF60X must be running on the legacy "1" firmware protocol.

    Thank you.
    Antonio Lao
    Brand Manager
    _____________

    To help us better help you, always state the exact firmware version installed on your Cactus device(s), such as: "1.1.013", "NIK.A.001", "v.103", or "A06".

    TTL or HSS not working on Cactus V6 II and V6 IIs? Be sure to check hot shoe connectivity by doing the <CAMERA INFO> check.

    Feel free to suggest an improvement or share product ideas. Contact us directly at info@cactus-image.com.  At Cactus, we listen. 
  • DigitalQiDigitalQi
    edited December 2018
    Where is the download link for the latest firmware update for the V6. I'm still using version 2.1.001. I see V61.A.003 listed in the Firmware release notes (Released on 13 Nov 2018) but there is no download link for it under firmware updates for the V6.
  • raychanraychan
    Please download the firmware updater here,

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

    After installed the firmware updater, follow the instruction to proceed the update.
    Ray Chan

    Senior Product Specialist
     
    Cactus®
    Harvest One Limited
  • NigelNigel
    Hello
    Can anyone please help me. I am new to triggers and flash photography and I am struggling.
    if you have the TX running one Firmware V61.A.001 and the other set toTX running V1.1.016 will the work to activate a remote Canon580/430 speed light please?
    kind regards
    Nigel
  • MarekkphotographyMarekkphotography
    No, why don't you just update them all to the same firmware? The "A" firmware is running a different protocol compared to the older firmwares, they must match.

    Also the flash must be on top of a V6 set to 'RX' not 'TX'. You can't fire the flashes without them being on top of a v6.
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