RF60x Wireless Flash Overview
Improving upon its predecessor, the RF60x Wireless Flash from Cactus implements a new cooling mode, the ability to quick recharge at full power in just 1.9 seconds, an AF assist light in sync with other Cactus devices, and automatic wireless high-speed sync support in slave mode. The RF60x main selling point is still a built-in radio transceiver with a 328′ range that is fully compatible with the Cactus V6 system and high-powered with a guide number of 183′ at ISO 100 and 105mm. The flash is fully manual and has a zoom range of 24-105mm that can be expanded to 18mm with the built-in wide-angle diffuser panel. The unit also has the ability to act as either a wireless slave or master and can have its setting changed remotely via another unit or a V6 radio trigger.
The RF60x offers numerous other features for convenience, including the ability to tilt up 90° and rotate 270°. The power can be adjusted from 1/1 to 1/128 in 1/3 EV steps and it will recycle in about 0.1-1.9 seconds, depending on power and batteries. Specialized shooting modes are available, including strobe and high speed sync sympathy mode. Additionally, it runs on four AA batteries and comes with both a carrying case and stand.
Able to support numerous brands and types of speedlights and flashes, the Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V6 II is a versatile and capable flash trigger that offers added functionality to make remote flash work easier. This model is able to support Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, and Pentax flash systems with ease and uses 2.4 GHz radio communication to trigger other units from up to 328′ away. The main advantage of the V6 II is high-speed sync, of which two modes are offered. A normal setting uses a protocol depending on the camera system involved whereas the Power Sync can boost the flash for moments when Normal HSS is not powerful enough.
Users will be able to set up flashes in one of sixteen channels or three groups. Also, it has a Multi-Master setting that allows multiple shooters to trigger the same flashes, useful for demonstrations or events with a second shooter. By using flash profiles to register specific speedlights, the V6 II gains a few capabilities, such as an Absolute Power Mode, which calculates the equivalent power settings between multiple flashes. Additionally, it has a TTL pass-through hot shoe on the top and offers a 3.5mm sync terminal for plugging into strobes and other lights.
Fujifilm X-E2
Panasonic DMC-GX8Please note that this item is incompatible with some copies of the following cameras:
Olympus OM-D E-M1
RF60x Wireless Flash
Mount | Shoe |
Guide No. | 183′ / 55.78 m ISO 100 at 105 mm Position |
Exposure Control | Manual |
Vari-Power | Manual: 1/1 to 1/128 |
Bounce Head | Yes0 to +90° |
Swivel Head | Yes, 270° |
Coverage | 18 – 105 mm (Full Frame) |
Zoom Head | Full Frame: 24 – 105 mm |
Off-Camera Terminal | 3.5 mm |
Recycle Time | Approximately 0.1 to 1.9 Seconds |
Flash-Ready Indicator | Yes |
Slave Timing Modes | Instant Sync Skip Preflash |
Wireless Operation | Method: RF Distance: Up to 328′ / 99.97 m |
Wireless Communication Channels | 16 Channels |
Wireless Groups | 4 Groups |
Power Source | 4 x AA Alkaline, Rechargeable NiMH Batteries |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8.1 x 3.3 x 2.4″ / 205.0 x 83.0 x 61.0 mm |
Weight | 13.76 oz / 390 g |
Package Weight | 1.25 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.4 x 3.7 x 2.9″ |
Wireless Flash Transceiver V6 II
Channels | 16 |
Groups | 4 |
Wireless Range | 328′ / 100 m |
Radio Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Sync Speed | 1/8000 Sec |
Ports | 1 x 3.5 mm (Flash) 1 x Mini-USB (Power) |
Battery Type | 2 x AA |
Operating Temperature | -4 to 122°F / -20 to 50°C |
Dimensions | 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.7″ / 72 x 72 x 42 mm (Transmitter) |
Weight | 3.4 oz / 96 g |
Package Weight | 0.45 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4.8 x 4.1 x 3″ |
In the Box
- Cactus RF60x Wireless Flash & V6 II Trigger
- FC-3 Carrying Case
- FS-2 Flash Stand
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