Cactus V6 II
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Cross Brand
The V6 II works across different camera and flash systems with HSS support
Camera & Flash Compatibility
| Camera System | Compatible Flash System | |
| Canon | Canon, Nikon & Olympus | Cactus RF60 & RF60X |
| Nikon | Canon, Nikon & Olympus | |
| Olympus | Canon, Nikon & Olympus | |
| Pentax | Canon, Nikon, Olympus & Pentax | |
| Fujifilm | Canon, Nikon, Olympus & Fujifilm* | |
*Fujifilm flashes do not support HSS capabilities.
Cross-brand Remote Power Control
Cross-brand wireless manual power control with HSS support of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax flashes. Instant adjustment of a single group and ratio power adjustment by one quick swipe of the rotary dial.
Cross-brand Remote Zoom Control
Cross-brand wireless manual zoom control of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax flashes.
Normal HSS
Supports shutter speed up to 1/8000s.
Power Sync
Boosts flash contribution above x-sync shutter speed, perfect for extreme conditions where Normal HSS is not powerful enough.
AF-assist
See in the dark! AF-assist LED light will switch on automatically on both TX and RX units to help camera auto-focus.
Multi-master
Ability to work with more than one camera simultaneously, great for multiple photographers in live events and off-camera flash workshops.
Group Sequence
Create cut-out masks easily where the V6 II triggers off-camera flash groups in sequence: AB-CD and A-B-C-D.
Sports Shutter
- Capture the same action simultaneously from multiple angles on remote cameras by shooting on the main camera.
- Perfect for live events such as concerts and field sports.
TTL Pass-through
Dual hot shoe design allows automatic exposures for on-camera fill flash.
Lo Power
Ability to dive below the standard 1/128 for extreme short flash duration.
Remote Shutter Release
Connect a shutter cable to the camera and use the V6 II as a remote shutter release.
Delay Timer
Create second-curtain sync effects by manually setting a delay on off-camera flash unit(s).
Wireless Range
Never miss a shot! Selectable Short and Long Range modes ensures consistent and reliable flash triggering in all shooting environments.
Relay Mode
Remotely release camera shutter and trigger off camera flash at the same time.
Fine Power Adjustment
Precise power level adjustments in 0.1EV increments.
Benchmark the light
(Absolute Power mode)
V6 II detects portable flashes nearby and set them on the same power scale.
Gallary
- Cross-brand wireless manual power control of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, and Pentax flashes;
- Two cross-brand high-speed sync modes: Normal HSS and Power Sync;
- Normal HSS supports shutter speeds up to 1/8000s;
- Power Sync boosts flash contribution above x-sync shutter speed;
- Multi-master supports up to 20 photographers firing the same set of flashes at their own power setting;
- AF-assist light assists focusing in low light environment;
- Flash specific profiles with calibrated power levels for many current and previous flash models;
- User calibration of flash profiles to ensure accurate power output;
- Lo Power mode fires the flash for extremely short length of time;
- Absolute Power mode benchmarks the power output of different flash models to the same light intensity;
- TTL pass-through with Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax via one single unit;
- Group control allows you to control up to four groups;
- Relay mode triggers the camera shutter and flash in sync;
- Delay mode is configurable from 1 millisecond to 999 seconds;
- Mini-USB port for optional power supply and firmware update.
Comparison Table for V6, V6II and V6IIs
Cactus Flash Transceiver Comparison Table
| Cactus V6 | Cactus V6II | Cactus V6IIs for Sony | |
| Working radio frequency | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Number of RF channels | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Number of slave groups | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Remote manual power control to supported flashes | 
Shortlisted Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax system flashes |
ALL Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax system flashes |
ALL Sony system flashes with Multi Interface (MI) Shoe and Minolta/Sony hot shoe with an MI shoe adapter |
| Remote manual zoom control to supported flashes | - | |
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| High Speed Sync (HSS) | - |
(Forced HSS for Fujifilm camera) |
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| Power Sync | - | |
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| Multi-master | - | |
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| AF assist light (LED) in TX and RX | - | 1W | 1W |
| Increments of power levels | 1/10, 1/3 , 1/2 and 1 EV steps | 1/10, 1/3 , 1/2 and 1 EV steps | 1/10, 1/3 , 1/2 and 1 EV steps |
| Wireless shutter release (with optional shutter cables) | Full press shutter release and half press AF | Full press shutter release and half press AF | Full press shutter release and half press AF |
| Hot shoe contact | Multi-system shoe with locking pin | Multi-system shoe with locking pin | Sony MI shoe compatible with locking pin |
| Device setup | Transceiver design | Transceiver design | Transceiver design |
| Supported sync speed | Up to X-sync | Up to 1/8000s | Up to 1/8000s |
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| Relay mode | |
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| Bulb mode support | |
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| Camera system detect | - | Auto / Manual | Auto |
| Flash system detect | Manual | Auto / Manual | Auto / Manual |
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| User flash calibration on PC / Mac | - | |
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| Flash profile sharing | - | |
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| Dial lock | |
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| Built-in optical trigger | |
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| Analogue TTL flash system support | |
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| Flash profile learning for analogue TTL flash | |
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| Compatibility with cameras | Compatible with all DSLR and SLR cameras with standard ISO hot shoe or PC sync output | Compatible with all DSLR and SLR cameras Sony Multi Interface (MI) hot shoe or PC sync output | |
| Compatibility with flashes | Compatible to all portable flashes with standard ISO hot shoe and studio strobes | Compatible to all portable flash with Sony Multi Interface (MI) hot shoe or studio strobes | |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +50°C
(-4°F to 122°F) |
-20°C to +50°C
(-4°F to 122°F) |
-20°C to +50°C
(-4°F to 122°F) |
| Camera voltage handling | Up to 6V | Up to 6V | Up to 6V |
| Flash voltage handling | Up to 300V | Up to 300V | Up to 300V |
| Maximum effective area | 100 meters / 328 feet | 100 meters / 328 feet | 100 meters / 328 feet |
| Work range | Short / Long | Short / Long | Short / Long |
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| Dual hot shoe | |
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| Sync port size | 3.5mm (1/8") mono mini-phone | 3.5mm (1/8") mono mini-phone | 3.5mm (1/8") mono mini-phone |
| Screw mount | Standard 1/4" screw mount | Standard 1/4" screw mount | Standard 1/4" screw mount |
| LCD dimensions | 32mm(W) x 10mm(H) | 32mm(W) x 10mm(H) | 32mm(W) x 10mm(H) |
| Dimensions | 72(L) x 72(W) x 42mm(H) | 72(L) x 72(W) x 42mm(H) | 72(L) x 72(W) x 42mm(H) |
| Antenna type | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| Net weight | 68g | 96g | 89g |
| Power input | Two (2) x AA 1.5V batteries; mini USB 2.0, DC input 5V, 500mA~1A | Two (2) x AA 1.5V batteries; mini USB 2.0, DC input 5V | Two (2) x AA 1.5V batteries; mini USB 2.0, DC input 5V |
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| Mini-USB | |
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| Firmware update via USB port | |
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| Cactus product compatibility * | V5, V6, V6II, V6IIs, LV5, RF60, RF60X | V5, V6, V6II, V6IIs, LV5, RF60, RF60X | V5, V6, V6II, V6IIs, LV5, RF60, RF60X |
| HSS compatible with Cactus RF60 / RF60x | - | |
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* Notes on compatibility:
- Cactus V6 II is not compatible with Cactus V6 on the current firmware. After updating to new firmware (version pending) on the V6, V6 II will be backward-compatible within 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 new firmware (version pending) 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.
- 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;
- 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;
- Power input: 2 x AA battery, 3V, 50mA, 0.15W; mini USB 2.0, DC input 5V.
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Analogue Protocol with Cactus V6
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Digital Protocol with Cactus V6 II and V6 IIs
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| Communication of the camera’s setting
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No
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Constant
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| Flash synchronization beyond x-sync shutter
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No
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Yes
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| AF-assist support
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No
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Yes
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| Flash head zoom control
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No
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Yes
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| Flash operating mode
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A-TTL
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D-TTL
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| Compatible flash models
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Legacy flash models that run on analogue TTL only
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Modern flash models that run on digital TTL only
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| Modern flash models that support both analogue and digital TTL protocols
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| Compatible cameras
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All digital and film cameras with ISO hot shoe
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Digital cameras with system-specific hot shoe
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| Pre-flashes
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No
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Yes
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