The Cactus V6 IIs is a wireless flash trigger dedicated for Sony camera and flash which supports HSS, and can remote control power output and zoom angle of Sony system flashes. It can also trigger the Cactus V6 II, which makes the V6 IIs the World’s First Sony-supported wireless flash trigger that supports cross-brand high-speed sync (HSS) and control power output and zoom angle of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax system flashes all at the same time.1
Two High-Speed Sync Modes
- Normal HSS: Supports shutter speed up to 1/8000s.
- Power Sync: Boosts flash contribution above camera’s x-sync speed, perfect for extreme conditions where Normal HSS is not powerful enough.2
AF-Assist
The Cactus V6 IIs has an automatic LED AF-assist light that makes auto-focusing in dark environments possible – even in pitched-black!3Besides the camera-mounted V6 IIs, off-camera units will also activate the AF-assist light, which helps focusing even when camera is far from the subject.
Dedicated For Sony Devices
V6 IIs is specially designed for Sony camera and flashes with the MI (Multi-Interface) hot shoe. Older models with the Minolta/Sony iISO shoe are also supported with a hot shoe adapter. So it will be a simple plug-and-play for Sony users and makes the setting up extremely quick and easy that both amateurs and professionals appreciate.
Flash Profile Customization
Users may manually choose from popular Sony flash models on the V6 IIs 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 IIs.
Multi-Master
The V6 IIs 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:
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Cross-brand wireless manual power and zoom control with HSS support of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax flashes with the Cactus V6 II;
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Specifically designed for Sony camera and flashes with the Multi-Interface (MI) shoe;
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Two cross-brand high-speed sync modes:
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Normal HSS supports shutter speeds up to 1/8000s;
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Power Sync boosts flash contribution above camera’s x-sync speed;
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Multi-master supports up to 20 photographers firing the same set of flashes at their own power settings;
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AF-assist light assists focusing in low light environment;
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Flash profile customization ensures accurate power output;
- Work seamlessly with the Cactus RF60 Wireless Flash series to support HSS and Power Sync;
- Other features inherited from the V6 including:
- Lo Power
- Absolute Power
- TTL Pass-through
- Group Sequence
- Sports Shutter
- Remote Shutter
- Relay Mode
- Delay Mode
- Firmware Update support
1 With the exception of Sony system flashes due to special timing requirements where a Sony flash (RX) cannot be triggered by a V6 II (TX), Sony flashes must be paired with a Sony camera in order to support 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 Requires a hot shoe adapter such as Sony ADP-MAA.
PACKAGE CONTENT
- V6 IIs Transceiver x1;
- Flash stand FS-2 x1;
- Album x1;
- Quick Start Guide (English) x1.
- Warranty Card x1.
V6 IIS COMPATIBLE CAMERA MODELS
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- A6000, A63001, A65001, A7, A7II, A7RII1, A99, A850;
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1 Tested and confirmed by user
V6 IIS COMPATIBLE FLASH MODELS
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- Metz 44AF-14, 64AF-1;
- Nissin i40, i601;
- Sony F43M, F58AM4, F60M;
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1 Tested with Auto Flash Profile
Notes on compatibility:
- Cactus V6 IIs is not compatible with Cactus V6 on the current firmware. After updating to new firmware (version pending) on the V6, V6 IIs will be backward-compatible within camera’s x-sync speed;
- Cactus V6 (RX) does not support Normal HSS when triggered by the V6 IIs;
- Cactus V6 (RX) supports Power Sync by updating to new firmware (version pending) when triggered by the V6 IIs;
- Cactus RF60 (RX) supports Normal HSS and Power Sync by updating to new firmware (version 200 and onwards) when triggered by the V6 IIs;
- Cactus V6 IIs does not work with any other flash trigger model including Cactus V4, V2s or V2;
- Cactus V6 IIs with cross-brand HSS firmware does not transmit TTL information wirelessly;
- Cactus V6 IIs with X-TTL firmware pre-fix SON.x.xxx transmits cross-brand TTL wirelessly;
- Cactus V6 IIs is not compatible with flashes or strobes with reversed polarity connectors;
- Cactus V6 IIs is compatible with practically all Sony cameras that come with either (1) a Sony Multi-interface Shoe, (2) a Minolta / Sony iISO hot shoe via an adapter, or (3) a female sync port connection (supports only basic flash triggering);
- Cactus V6 IIs is compatible with the Wireless Flash Transceiver V5 and Laser Trigger LV5 for basic flash triggering and shutter release.
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: 89g.
