News
06.09.2018
We are sorry to let you know that the RQ250 Wireless Monolight project on Kickstarter was not successfully funded. With a heavy heart, we hereby announce that the RQ250 project is now suspended. That said, the adventure does not end here. Now it’s time for us to focus on other projects on hand.
We would like to take this opportunity to extend a big THANK YOU to our Kickstarter backers, distributors and dealers for showing your genuine support to the project.
07.08.2018
Press Release: Cactus RQ250 is now on Kickstarter
The RQ250 is a 250Ws, palm-sized, Li-ion battery-powered TTL Wireless Monolight. This powerful light can change instantly from a round head diffusion disc flash to a bare-bulb flash. It is engineered for location shooting. Come back our project on Kickstarter and bring this project to live!
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01.06.2018
Press Release: X-TTL on Cactus V6 II is NOW complete!
The last remaining X-TTL firmware version for Canon is now available. Download the FREE firmware upgrade on the V6 II to have wireless E-TTL, cross-brand HSS, as well as power and zoom control. Since the Pentax X-TTL firmware release, a new wireless protocol is in place so be sure to also update the firmware on Cactus RF60 and RF60X to work seamlessly with the Canon X-TTL firmware. The new firmware is easily identified by a letter “A” in the firmware name.
Visit X-TTL’s microsite to learn more: https://www.cactus-image.com/special/X-TTL/
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31.05.2018
We are excited to announce that Harvest One Ltd. has appointed Shriro Group as the sole distributor for Cactus in Hong Kong, Macau, China, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. Click here to view the Press Release. For more information about Shriro Group visit their website.
02.05.2018
Cactus V6 II won the 2018 Summer Digital Camera Grand Prix (DGP) Awards Gold Prize in the category of Lighting related accessories and the Cactus RF60X also won the Gold Prize in the category of Strobe / Ring Strobe (Portable Flash). For more information please visit http://dc.phileweb.com. |
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26.02.2018
Press Release: Cactus announces the RQ250, a 250Ws, palm-sized, bare-bulb wireless monolight that supports wireless TTL/HSS and gives you the best possible light in a compact body. Like Cactus’s triggering system, RQ250 also builds on a cross-brand platform that works with Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Sigma and Sony cameras. It is currently scheduled to be available in Summer 2018 and price is to be advised.
Click Here to view the press release (中文版本).
27.12.2017
We are excited to announce that Harvest One Ltd. has appointed OmegaBrandess as the sole distributor for Cactus in the USA. Click here to view the Press Release or visit their website for more information.
01.12.2017
Press Release: Cactus X-TTL firmware for Olympus and Panasonic is available now. Download the FREE firmware upgrade on the V6 II to have wireless cross-brand TTL, HSS, Rear-curtain sync as well as power and zoom control!
Since the last X-TTL firmware release for Pentax, a new wireless protocol is in place so be sure to also update the firmware on Cactus RF60 and RF60X to work seamlessly with the Olympus M43 X-TTL firmware. The new firmware is easily identified by a letter “A” in the firmware name.
Visit X-TTL’s microsite to learn more: https://www.cactus-image.com/special/X-TTL/
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07.11.2017
Press Release: Cactus X-TTL firmware for Pentax is available now. Download the FREE firmware upgrade on the V6 II to have wireless P-TTL, cross-brand HSS, Rear-curtain sync as well as power and zoom control!
Starting with the Pentax X-TTL firmware, a new wireless protocol is in place so be sure to also update the firmware on Cactus RF60 and RF60X for wireless P-TTL support. The new firmware is easily identified by a letter “A” in the firmware name.
Visit X-TTL’s microsite to learn more: https://www.cactus-image.com/special/X-TTL/
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29.09.2017
Cactus V6 II won the 2018 Digital Camera Grand Prix (DGP) Awards Gold Prize in the category of Lighting related accessories and the Cactus RF60X also won the Gold Prize in the category of Strobe / Ring Strobe (Portable Flash). For more information please visit http://dc.phileweb.com. |
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19.08.2017
New Video: SPEEDLITE BASICS | Editorial Portraits - After Dark, by The Photographer Academy
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16.06.2017
Press Release: Cactus X-TTL firmware for Fujifilm, Sigma and Sony is available now. Download the FREE firmware upgrade on the V6 II and V6 IIs to have wireless cross-brand TTL on Fujifilm, Sigma and Sony cameras. Simply download the latest Cactus Firmware Updater (version 3.01) and you will be able to choose from available camera systems. TTL without Boundaries!
Visit X-TTL’s microsite to learn more: https://www.cactus-image.com/special/X-TTL/
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24.03.2017
Press Release: TTL without Boundaries! Cactus launches FREE firmware upgrades on the V6 II and V6 IIs to support cross-brand wireless TTL. The first wave of the X-TTL firmware version releases will be for Sigma, Sony and Fujifilm. Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax, will follow one by one as we complete system integration on the V6 II. Stay up to date for the latest releases on X-TTL’s microsite: https://www.cactus-image.com/special/X-TTL/
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06.12.2016
Press Release: X for Expeditious! Cactus announces new RF60X Wireless Flash, the long-awaited and replacement model of the RF60. The new model gets quicker recycle time, an AF-assist light and exclusive Cooling mode. Priced at US$185.00 (ex VAT) the RF60X is scheduled to be available in late-December 2016.
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05.12.2016
Press Release: Cactus launches soft box masks for the CB-60 series soft boxes. The new soft box mask set includes three mask shapes, circular and two narrow strips for creating beautiful catchlights and highlights.
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26.10.2016
New Review: Overview and Test of the New Cactus V6II Wireless Flash Trigger for High-Speed Sync, by Sean McCormack@Digital Photography School
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24.10.2016
New Review: Declansatorul Cactus V6 II: HSS si lampa de autofocus intr-un pachet compact (in Romanian), by GHIDUL DSLR
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06.10.2016
New Review: Der Cactus V6II und die Fujifilm X-Serie(in German), by Mehrdad Abedi
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03.10.2016
Cactus V6 II won the 2017 Digital Camera Grand Prix (DGP) Awards Gold Prize in the category of Lighting related accessories and the Cactus RF60 won the Silver Prize in the category of Clip-on Strobe (Portable Flash). For more information please visit http://dc.phileweb.com or download the full report here: http://bit.ly/2dSCCnB. |
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18.08.2016
New Review: Cactus V6 II flash trigger adds inter-brand HSS, by Robbert Dijkstra @ Lighting Rumours
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07.08.2016
New Review: Quick review of the Cactus V6II and V6IIs on a Sony A7II, by Joeri Peeters, guest post@Sony Alpha Rumors
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04.08.2016
New Review: Cactus V6II Remote Trigger High Speed Sync with Fujifilm X-Pro 2, by Joe Ng Photography
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29.06.2016
New Review: Cactus promises 1/8000sec flash sync with V6 II transceiver, new version for Sony users, by Shutterbug
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28.06.2016
New Review: 最百搭引閃器加入 1/8000 高速同步 Cactus V6 推第二代新增 Sony 版 (in Chinese), by Spill
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27.06.2016
New Review: CACTUS – V6 II & V6 IIs Transceivers with HSS Announced, by FLASHHAVOC
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27.06.2016
New Review: Cactus promises 1/8000sec flash sync with V6 II transceiver, new version for Sony users, by DPReview
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27.06.2016
Available now! The Cactus V6 II is available for purchase on Cactus Store now and local dealers to follow in July. Get yours and experience what this new cross-brand HSS flash trigger system can bring to your shoot.
Buy it now
24.06.2016
Press Release: Go high-speed sync! Cactus launches the V6 II, a newest version of its popular Wireless Flash Transceiver to add cross-brand HSS and the V6 IIs, a dedicated Sony version.
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21.03.2016
New Review: Cactus V6 Mk II S promises Sony users the ability to shoot with almost any brand of flashgun – off-camera and HSS, by Liam Clifford
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21.03.2016
New Review: Disparador láser Cactus LV5 en carrera de BTT (In Spanish), by Guillem Calatrava
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22.02.2016
New Products this summer.
The second generation of the Cactus V6 - V6II (for cameras with standard ISO hot shoe) and V6IIS (for Sony), offers HSS, AF Assist and other features! Sneak preview them at CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2016 (Booth No.G-25), Feb.25 - 28. Stay tuned!
12.10.2015
NEW PRESS: Digitalni foto magazine, Oct 2015: Šikovné krabičky pro inteligentní
bezdrátové odpalování externích blesků(Czech)
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02.10.2015
Cactus V6 and Cactus RF60 won the 2016 Digital Camera Grand Prix (DGP) Awards Gold Prize in the category of Camera related accessories. For more information please visit http://dc.phileweb.com or download the full report here: http://bit.ly/1Vrg7AA. |
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18.06.2015
New Video: Mirrorless: How to photograph boudoir and beauty with the Fujifilm X-E2 camera, by Good Light! Clips
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27.05.2015
New Review: Returning to my roots as a minimalist lighting expert. I did write the book about it, after all., by Kirk Tuck at the Visual Science Lab
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22.05.2015
New Video: Live Photoshoot Single Light Portraits | ClamShell Lighting Setup, by Craig Beckta
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30.04.2015
Cactus V6 won the Digital Camera Grand Prix (DGP) Awards Gold Prize in the category of Camera related accessories. For more information please visit http://dc.phileweb.com or download the full report here: http://bit.ly/1JaHeuQm. |
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22.03.2015
New Review: Flash Inalámbrico Cactus RF-60 y Transceptor V6 (In Spanish), by Naturpixel Fotografia
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31.01.2015
New Review: Fuji + Canon y flash Cactus con transmisores Cactus V6 (in Spanish), by Joan Roca
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09.01.2015
New Review: Triggerele Cactus V6 compatibile cu orice bliț extern (In Romania), by Blog de Fotografie
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30.12.2014
Cactus Firmware Updater is now available on Mac OS X! Cactus V6 and RF60 users can now update their units on their Macintosh running on OS X (10.6.8 or above). Download the Updater here:http://bit.ly/1A7gB6y
01.12.2014
New Review: Canon and Cactus flash with Cactus V6 transceivers, by Mark Baigent
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01.12.2014
New Review: Cactus V6 update adds Micro Four Thirds and Metz flashguns to wireless control list, by Damien Demolder
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24.11.2014
Cactus V6 now supports Olympus and Panasonic portable flashes with the latest firmware, version 1.1.004. The following flash profiles are added: Olympus FL-50R, FL-36R ; Panasonic FL-500R, FL-360R ; Metz 58 AF-2 , 52 AF-1, 44 AF-1. Read the Firmware Release Notes for the full list of updates and bug fixes: http://bit.ly/1xAcq2z.
24.10.2014
We are very excited to announce Cactus has a new distributor! Please extend a warm welcome to Rodolfo Biber, S.A. They will represent Cactus in Spain, Portugal and Andorra.For more information please visit their website.
24.09.2014
New Review: Transmisores inalámbricos para flash Cactus v6 primeras impresiones (In Spanish), by pixelanalogo.com
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24.09.2014
New Review: Cactus V6 and RF60 review – flash power adjustment for everyone!, by Robbert Dijkstra@Lighting Rumours
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15.09.2014
New Review: Cactus V6 transceivers: trial by fire and a discovery, by Watson Art Studio
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26.08.2014
New Video: Cactus V6 & RF60 Workshop Highlights: FOTOCLUB x Martin's Studio (In Cantonese), by Cactus Image
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26.08.2014
New Video: Cactus V6 | Série of Reviews - Chapter 01 (In Portuguese), by Fotografia Moderna
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30.07.2014
New Firmware 1.0.173 Released for the V6!
Updates on version 1.0.173 include:
- Flash power output re-calibrated for Nikon SB-910, SB-900, SB-700.
- Lock function (finally!) for the Selection Dial.
- Group Sequence: 4 groups (A+B+C+D) and 2 groups (AB + CD), perfect for doing cut-out masks.
For more information on the new features, or previous firmware updates, read the Release Notes
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24.07.2014
New Press: Cactus launches $70 radio trigger for multiple TTL flash systems, by DPreview
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20.06.2014
The TTL pass through bug is now fixed with the new firmware (version 1.0.158). Simply choose any Canon flash profile for a Canon flash and any Nikon flash profile for a Nikon flash. For other camera systems, choose MANUAL FLASH to work with the TTL passthrough mode. Another new feature is TTL passthrough status will be memorized when the V6 is switched off.
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18.06.2014
A new firmware (version 1.0.156) has just been released! Some key updates includes the much anticipated feature for Nikon speedlight users to unlock their flash mounted on the V6, improved Delay Timer settings, preserving existing Learned Profiles after firmware updates (you will still need to manually copy for this update), and a new configurable Work Range option for users who needs the RX very close to their camera / TX unit.
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31.05.2014
New Review: [Cactus V6 引閃]Yankov Wong 實測影片 + Photoblog 編輯評語 (In Chinese), by Kenneth Yung@Photoblog.hk
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21.05.2014
New Review: Rosalinde on the Streets of Den Haag – X-T1, Cactus V6 trigger, by Damien Lovegrove@prophotonut.com
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16.05.2014
New Review: Cactus Radio-Flash RF60 e V6 Transceiver: La soluzione Universale per veri Strobisti! (In Italian), by ROBERTO INSALATA
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09.05.2014
New Review: New Cactus V6 Triggers Announced, Offers Impressive Flash System Compatibility, by Anthony Thurston
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09.05.2014
New Press: Cactus V6 Trigger is Capable of Being Used with Almost Any Flash System, by PetaPixel
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07.05.2014
New Review: Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V6, toda la información (In Spanish), by xatakafoto
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07.05.2014
Available now! Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V6
After just a little over three years of R&D;, the V6 is now available for purchase on Gadget Infinity! Shipment goes out this Friday, May 9.
Get yours and experience what this new cross-brand flash trigger system can bring to your shoot.
Buy it now!!
03.05.2014
New Review: Cactus V6 wireless flash transceiver review, by Brian Hursey Photography
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28.04.2014
New Review: Cactus V6, el sistema cactus al completo (In Spanish), by Jon Hernandez
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25.03.2014
Available now! Cactus Wireless Flash RF60
After months of beta testing the RF60 is finally available for purchase on Gadget Infinity! Shipment goes out this Friday, March 28. Get yours to experience the product that may very well redefines portable flash.
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19.03.2014
Introducing the Cactus Wireless Flash RF60
An all new radio-based wireless portable flash that can remotely control up to 4 flash groups and supports remote power and zoom control. The RF60 works with the upcoming V6 Flash Transceiver as a powerful lighting system.
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28.02.2014
New Review: Cactus RF60 Review: A radio-controlled flash for more than just triggering, by Class A@PentaxForums
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28.02.2014
New Review: Cactus RF60 Radio Flash Review with V6 Preview, by Brian Hursey Photography
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15.11.2013
New Review: Test du système de déclencheur laser Cactus LV5 (In French), by BON PLAN PHOTO
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16.09.2013
Cactus is now a corporate sponsor at The RPS!
Cactus is now a corporate sponsor at The Royal Photographic Society, an Educational Charity promoting both the art and science of photography since 1853. All RPS members are entitled to a discount offer when purchasing Cactus products.
For more information please visit: http://www.rps.org/
09.09.2013
Cactus Education is now in service!
Cactus is excited to present Cactus Education, a program aimed to serve photography schools, teachers and professional photographers who host workshops. The Education program is a one-stop shopping solution for all the lighting equipment you need for students. Backed by reliable equipment and superb after sales service, the program is a fantastic offer for both instructors and students at a budget price. There are three pre-set kits: Basic, Advanced, and Studio, plus a list of accessories to choose from.
06.03.2013
New Review: Cactus LV5 Disparador Láser barato (In Spanish), by Jon Hernandez@The Kube Studio
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04.03.2013
Cactus Laser Trigger LV5 is now for sale!
Detailed product specification can be found in the LV5 section. To purchase the LV5, please visit Gadget Infinity's website or click here.
28.02.2013
Introducing the Cactus Laser Trigger LV5!
The all-new Cactus Laser Trigger LV5 will be on sale starting next Monday, March 4 2013! LV5 is a laser trigger that enabes wildlife camera trap and high-speed photographty. It has an embedded V5 RF module for wireless control of flash and shutter release, plus a unique Delay and Freeze timers for precise control.
