Acon Photo's website doesn't open - are they no longer producing the triggers?

awscreo · 01-31-2018, 01:54 PM

I wanted to buy their HSS trigger for my K-1 but their website no longer opens, anyone knows if they are still operational or it's game over for them?
If they are done, the only HSS option would be the Cactus 6 II?

website - acon-photo.com

stevebrot · 01-31-2018, 02:03 PM - **1 Like**

They let the domain name go on 3 Jan 2018. That and lack of alternative site on Google search is usually an indication they are no longer with us.

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stevebrot · 01-31-2018, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by awscreo

website - acon-photo.com

However...you might want to try the last version uploaded by the wayback machine...

acon-photo - wonderful photography

Steve

steve_k · 01-31-2018, 02:15 PM

The domain is for sale. I can't find any products for sale. Only reference I find for them in web searches is on this forum.

Best guess. They're history.

Last edited by steve_k; 01-31-2018 at 02:16 PM. Reason: Grammar

stevebrot · 01-31-2018, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by steve_k

The domain is for sale.

Not quite yet. There is a grace period. GoDaddy is taking reservations of interest on their auction platform. I would expect the auction to go live with the expiration of the grace period on or near 4 Feb 2018 and continue until 7 Feb. If Acon renews before then, they get their domain back.

Steve (the other)

(...don't ask me how I know this...be aware too that the estimated value of $571 is WAY high...)

awscreo · 01-31-2018, 05:06 PM

Sad. I guess I missed out on their triggers.. I might send them an email, see if maybe they still assemble them for people, or have unsold stock

Adam · 01-31-2018, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by awscreo

Sad. I guess I missed out of their triggers.. I might send them an email, see if maybe they still assemble them for people.

Is their e-mail on the same domain?

Adam
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awscreo · 01-31-2018, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Is their e-mail on the same domain?

No idea lol, if it is I'm out of luck)

**clackers** · 01-31-2018, 06:29 PM

I'm glad I got mine when I did ... for all the lousy documentation, they were small, inexpensive, did P-TTL and HSS.

I use them in preference to the Cactus V6 II pair I own.

**clackers** · 01-31-2018, 06:29 PM

I'm glad I got mine when I did ... for all the lousy documentation, they were small, inexpensive, did P-TTL and HSS.

I use them in preference to the Cactus V6 II pair I own.

Not a Number · 01-31-2018, 06:38 PM

The registration expiry date now says 1/2019 so somebody renewed/bought it. HTTP header trace says server wants to redirect.

awscreo · 01-31-2018, 06:44 PM

Fingers crossed they'll be back. I want one for my k-1)

Culture · 02-01-2018, 01:01 AM

They still owe me money for returned triggers.

08amczb · 02-01-2018, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by Culture

They still owe me money for returned triggers.

So you bancrupted them, and now we can't get triggers.

I think it's time to erase the "pair of acon triggers" from my photography upgrade list.

awscreo · 02-01-2018, 10:38 AM

Sucks because a pair of Cactus V6 II would be a lot more expensive and I don't use flash that often.. I need it for a shoot coming up in March..

01-31-2018, 01:54 PM	#1
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Acon Photo's website doesn't open - are they no longer producing the triggers? I wanted to buy their HSS trigger for my K-1 but their website no longer opens, anyone knows if they are still operational or it's game over for them? If they are done, the only HSS option would be the Cactus 6 II? website - acon-photo.com

01-31-2018, 05:06 PM	#6
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722 Original Poster	Sad. I guess I missed out on their triggers.. I might send them an email, see if maybe they still assemble them for people, or have unsold stock Last edited by awscreo; 01-31-2018 at 05:12 PM.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by awscreo website - acon-photo.com However...you might want to try the last version uploaded by the wayback machine... acon-photo - wonderful photography Steve

01-31-2018, 02:15 PM	#4
steve_k Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Shelton, CT Photos: Albums Posts: 708	The domain is for sale. I can't find any products for sale. Only reference I find for them in web searches is on this forum. Best guess. They're history. Last edited by steve_k; 01-31-2018 at 02:16 PM. Reason: Grammar

01-31-2018, 02:40 PM	#5
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by steve_k The domain is for sale. Not quite yet. There is a grace period. GoDaddy is taking reservations of interest on their auction platform. I would expect the auction to go live with the expiration of the grace period on or near 4 Feb 2018 and continue until 7 Feb. If Acon renews before then, they get their domain back. Steve (the other) (...don't ask me how I know this...be aware too that the estimated value of $571 is WAY high...)

01-31-2018, 05:10 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by awscreo Sad. I guess I missed out of their triggers.. I might send them an email, see if maybe they still assemble them for people. Is their e-mail on the same domain? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-31-2018, 05:13 PM	#8
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Is their e-mail on the same domain? No idea lol, if it is I'm out of luck)

01-31-2018, 06:29 PM	#9
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	I'm glad I got mine when I did ... for all the lousy documentation, they were small, inexpensive, did P-TTL and HSS. I use them in preference to the Cactus V6 II pair I own.

01-31-2018, 06:29 PM	#10
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	I'm glad I got mine when I did ... for all the lousy documentation, they were small, inexpensive, did P-TTL and HSS. I use them in preference to the Cactus V6 II pair I own.

01-31-2018, 06:38 PM	#11
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	The registration expiry date now says 1/2019 so somebody renewed/bought it. HTTP header trace says server wants to redirect.

01-31-2018, 06:44 PM	#12
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722 Original Poster	Fingers crossed they'll be back. I want one for my k-1)

02-01-2018, 01:01 AM	#13
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	They still owe me money for returned triggers.

02-01-2018, 08:48 AM	#14
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	Originally posted by Culture They still owe me money for returned triggers. So you bancrupted them, and now we can't get triggers. I think it's time to erase the "pair of acon triggers" from my photography upgrade list.

02-01-2018, 10:38 AM	#15
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722 Original Poster	Sucks because a pair of Cactus V6 II would be a lot more expensive and I don't use flash that often.. I need it for a shoot coming up in March..