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morenjavi · 06-24-2020, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by awscreo

Damn, not sure how it happened, but they sent me nikon versions of the flashes. Gonna have to send them back and re-order..

I hope they bring you the correct version this time.

awscreo · 06-24-2020, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by morenjavi

I hope they bring you the correct version this time.

Yup me too(

stevebrot · 06-24-2020, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by awscreo

Damn, not sure how it happened, but they sent me nikon versions of the flashes. Gonna have to send them back and re-order..

Well, that sucks. The two flash have different model numbers. If you got them from B&H, Adorama, or other regular online photo outlet, you should be able to simply call them for the replacement and they should send you a "call tag" to cover the return postage.

Steve

awscreo · 06-24-2020, 01:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Well, that sucks. The two flash have different model numbers. If you got them from B&H, Adorama, or other regular online photo outlet, you should be able to simply call them for the replacement and they should send you a "call tag" to cover the return postage.

Steve

Yeah already got my return labels. Amazon makes it easy at least.

yucafrita · 08-23-2020, 09:52 AM

Hi, just adding a question here: is the Cactus V6 II system discontinued? I cant find it in Germany or elsewhere ein Europe for sale. Thx.

pschlute · 08-23-2020, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by yucafrita

Hi, just adding a question here: is the Cactus V6 II system discontinued? I cant find it in Germany or elsewhere ein Europe for sale. Thx

Interesting. Looks to be the same in the UK.

stevebrot · 08-23-2020, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by yucafrita

Hi, just adding a question here: is the Cactus V6 II system discontinued? I cant find it in Germany or elsewhere ein Europe for sale. Thx.

Originally posted by pschlute

Interesting. Looks to be the same in the UK.

B&H in New York City lists some Cactus items as backordered with more on the way in 3-7 days. I suggest COVID-19 supply issues.

Steve

thirkej · 06-05-2021, 07:52 AM

Apparently they went bust. (Facebook page has comment saying everyone was fired...)

There is at least one place here in Switzerland that claims to have the V6ii in stock...

inkista · 06-05-2021, 01:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by yucafrita

Hi, just adding a question here: is the Cactus V6 II system discontinued? I cant find it in Germany or elsewhere ein Europe for sale. Thx.

Just to chime in with another note; yup, they've gone out of business:

See: A message from Cactus. - PentaxForums.com

Also, there are rumors going around, based on a 2021 Godox catalog, that V860 III and V850 III speedlight models are going to be released sometime this year. And it lists a V860 III-P. (It also forgets to list a TT350-P or V350-P, though, so...).

The V860 III is apparently updated to use the same battery as the V1 and has a slide lock on the foot, an LED "modeling light", and a TCM switch (which, if it's like the V1 is for on-camera use, not as a radio transmitter). I would presume it also inherits the V1's SCAN function (auto find the least crowded channel and set it) and improved radio transmitter interface.

The V850 III also has the battery upgrade, but not the slidelock or LED. It's also had its physical UI rearranged to be more consistent with the V860 models, and has (finally!) gained USB firmware upgrade capability.

Really hoping those updates eventually trickle down to TT685 and TT600 models, and there will finally be a TT685 model for Pentax.

06-05-2021, 07:52 AM	#53
thirkej New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 4	Cactus went bust Apparently they went bust. (Facebook page has comment saying everyone was fired...) There is at least one place here in Switzerland that claims to have the V6ii in stock...

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06-24-2020, 09:32 AM	#46
morenjavi Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 590	Originally posted by awscreo Damn, not sure how it happened, but they sent me nikon versions of the flashes. Gonna have to send them back and re-order.. I hope they bring you the correct version this time.

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awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722 Original Poster	Originally posted by morenjavi I hope they bring you the correct version this time. Yup me too(

06-24-2020, 01:25 PM	#48
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by awscreo Damn, not sure how it happened, but they sent me nikon versions of the flashes. Gonna have to send them back and re-order.. Well, that sucks. The two flash have different model numbers. If you got them from B&H, Adorama, or other regular online photo outlet, you should be able to simply call them for the replacement and they should send you a "call tag" to cover the return postage. Steve

06-24-2020, 01:55 PM - 1 Like	#49
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Well, that sucks. The two flash have different model numbers. If you got them from B&H, Adorama, or other regular online photo outlet, you should be able to simply call them for the replacement and they should send you a "call tag" to cover the return postage. Steve Yeah already got my return labels. Amazon makes it easy at least.

08-23-2020, 09:52 AM	#50
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Hi, just adding a question here: is the Cactus V6 II system discontinued? I cant find it in Germany or elsewhere ein Europe for sale. Thx.

08-23-2020, 04:19 PM	#51
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,223	Originally posted by yucafrita Hi, just adding a question here: is the Cactus V6 II system discontinued? I cant find it in Germany or elsewhere ein Europe for sale. Thx Interesting. Looks to be the same in the UK.

08-23-2020, 04:57 PM	#52
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by yucafrita Hi, just adding a question here: is the Cactus V6 II system discontinued? I cant find it in Germany or elsewhere ein Europe for sale. Thx. Originally posted by pschlute Interesting. Looks to be the same in the UK. B&H in New York City lists some Cactus items as backordered with more on the way in 3-7 days. I suggest COVID-19 supply issues. Steve

06-05-2021, 01:38 PM - 1 Like	#54
inkista Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 256	Originally posted by yucafrita Hi, just adding a question here: is the Cactus V6 II system discontinued? I cant find it in Germany or elsewhere ein Europe for sale. Thx. Just to chime in with another note; yup, they've gone out of business: See: A message from Cactus. - PentaxForums.com Also, there are rumors going around, based on a 2021 Godox catalog, that V860 III and V850 III speedlight models are going to be released sometime this year. And it lists a V860 III-P. (It also forgets to list a TT350-P or V350-P, though, so...). The V860 III is apparently updated to use the same battery as the V1 and has a slide lock on the foot, an LED "modeling light", and a TCM switch (which, if it's like the V1 is for on-camera use, not as a radio transmitter). I would presume it also inherits the V1's SCAN function (auto find the least crowded channel and set it) and improved radio transmitter interface. The V850 III also has the battery upgrade, but not the slidelock or LED. It's also had its physical UI rearranged to be more consistent with the V860 models, and has (finally!) gained USB firmware upgrade capability. Really hoping those updates eventually trickle down to TT685 and TT600 models, and there will finally be a TT685 model for Pentax.

Wireless triggers with P-TTL cababilities?

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