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

**Mikesul** · 02-01-2018, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by awscreo

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..

But you also need reliability. Clackers and maybe some others have had good luck with the Acon but others, including me, have been less happy. Mine worked but one of the pair arrived without a battery cover and they never responded to my emails. Cactus are not really more expensive if you look at used units and the chance that the company will stay around. By the way, Adorama has a bunch of like new 6VII units for $64.

awscreo · 02-01-2018, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

But you also need reliability. Clackers and maybe some others have had good luck with the Acon but others, including me, have been less happy. Mine worked but one of the pair arrived without a battery cover and they never responded to my emails. Cactus are not really more expensive if you look at used units and the chance that the company will stay around. By the way, Adorama has a bunch of like new 6VII units for $64.

Huh, that's pretty good. I'm going to check their used section, thanks for the tip

Culture · 02-02-2018, 04:56 AM

I can tel you that unless you use the acon that often. You will never learn how to really understand all the flashes of light.
I returned my acon triggers because i couldnt understand the device. Even with the help of the forum members own and better version of the manual.

Now I have two cactus v6II and when I have not used them for while it takes sometime to remember where all the settings are.
I dont know the experience of others though.

Culture.

Photodana · 04-03-2018, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by awscreo

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

I am in that boat too!!
Is Cactus really the only choice we have?
I have read, that Metz is going to offer a Metz WT-1 ofr P-TTL. I wrote Mestz and asked this. I'll post their answer here, if I get one :-)

Are Cactus flashes (RF60x) the best choice if I want multiple flashes to fire simultaneously and sync'ed?
Luckily they are rather inexpensive, compared to Metz and Pentax :-)

Photodana · 04-03-2018, 09:11 AM

Metz have replied to my question about flash triggers for Pentax: (No plans for supporting P-TTL triggers:
(Fantastic service - very quick answer -same day !!!

Dear Mr. Bladt,

Many thanks for your e-mail as of 03. April 2018.

Unfortunately the Wireless Trigger WT-1 isn’t available as version for Pentax. At the moment we offer this Wireless trigger only as versions for Canon, Nikon and Sony. If a version for Pentax will be developed in the future isn’t decided at the moment. However, if we have some news about such version we will inform you.

We regret that we are unable to give you a more positive reply at the moment and remain

with best regards

i.A. Roland Lämmermann
Service Department

Class A · 04-03-2018, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by Photodana

Is Cactus really the only choice we have?

Phottix have announced a trigger for Pentax. You could have a look at what speedlight models (which are compatible to the announced trigger) they offer. If I remember correctly, there were only one or two models to choose from.

mactrash · 06-14-2018, 09:32 PM - **1 Like**

They are now acon-tech - wonderful photography

rawr · 06-14-2018, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by mactrash

They are now acon-tech - wonderful photography

Awesome!

I hope this time they remember to renew their domain name on time.

stevebrot · 06-15-2018, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by mactrash

They are now acon-tech - wonderful photography

Now that is an interesting turn. BTW...be careful with their links. I clicked one for more information on other model compatibility and my browser went to someplace other than a legitimate Web site (as in "Danger Will Robinson"). Methinks not all is healthy on their server.

Steve

stevebrot · 06-15-2018, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Methinks not all is healthy on their server.

The site (including job openings) appears to be extremely similar to the wayback machine's cached copy from May 2017. Both sites say they are under construction.

As I noted in the comment above, I was shunted off-site when I clicked a link that worked just fine on wayback cache. I would use caution and definitely not order from this site until its legitimacy can be confirmed.

Steve

Not a Number · 06-15-2018, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The site (including job openings) appears to be extremely similar to the wayback machine's cached copy from May 2017. Both sites say they are under construction.

As I noted in the comment above, I was shunted off-site when I clicked a link that worked just fine on wayback cache. I would use caution and definitely not order from this site until its legitimacy can be confirmed.

Steve

If you take the broken link and type in the correct domain (acon-tech vs acon-photo) it works fine:
compatability - acon-tech

acon-photo.com looks like has been taken over by one of those domain squatter companies.

stevebrot · 06-15-2018, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

If you take the broken link and type in the correct domain (acon-tech vs acon-photo) it works fine:
compatability - acon-tech

acon-photo.com looks like has been taken over by one of those domain squatter companies.

Cool! I had errands to run and and was going to try that when I got back home.

Steve

rawr · 06-15-2018, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I would use caution and definitely not order from this site until its legitimacy can be confirmed.

The Acon store does PayPal, FWIW. I can't remember if they always had that option. Provides a modicum of buyer protection.

**Mikesul** · 06-16-2018, 07:19 PM

This is good news but I think I will wait for more reports.

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02-01-2018, 12:23 PM	#16
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by awscreo 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.. But you also need reliability. Clackers and maybe some others have had good luck with the Acon but others, including me, have been less happy. Mine worked but one of the pair arrived without a battery cover and they never responded to my emails. Cactus are not really more expensive if you look at used units and the chance that the company will stay around. By the way, Adorama has a bunch of like new 6VII units for $64.

02-01-2018, 01:44 PM	#17
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mikesul But you also need reliability. Clackers and maybe some others have had good luck with the Acon but others, including me, have been less happy. Mine worked but one of the pair arrived without a battery cover and they never responded to my emails. Cactus are not really more expensive if you look at used units and the chance that the company will stay around. By the way, Adorama has a bunch of like new 6VII units for $64. Huh, that's pretty good. I'm going to check their used section, thanks for the tip

02-02-2018, 04:56 AM	#18
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	I can tel you that unless you use the acon that often. You will never learn how to really understand all the flashes of light. I returned my acon triggers because i couldnt understand the device. Even with the help of the forum members own and better version of the manual. Now I have two cactus v6II and when I have not used them for while it takes sometime to remember where all the settings are. I dont know the experience of others though. Culture.

04-03-2018, 12:44 AM	#19
Photodana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greater Copenhagen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 161	Originally posted by awscreo 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 I am in that boat too!! Is Cactus really the only choice we have? I have read, that Metz is going to offer a Metz WT-1 ofr P-TTL. I wrote Mestz and asked this. I'll post their answer here, if I get one :-) Are Cactus flashes (RF60x) the best choice if I want multiple flashes to fire simultaneously and sync'ed? Luckily they are rather inexpensive, compared to Metz and Pentax :-)

04-03-2018, 09:11 AM	#20
Photodana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greater Copenhagen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 161	Metz have replied to my question about flash triggers for Pentax: (No plans for supporting P-TTL triggers: (Fantastic service - very quick answer -same day !!! Dear Mr. Bladt, Many thanks for your e-mail as of 03. April 2018. Unfortunately the Wireless Trigger WT-1 isn’t available as version for Pentax. At the moment we offer this Wireless trigger only as versions for Canon, Nikon and Sony. If a version for Pentax will be developed in the future isn’t decided at the moment. However, if we have some news about such version we will inform you. We regret that we are unable to give you a more positive reply at the moment and remain with best regards i.A. Roland Lämmermann Service Department

04-03-2018, 12:05 PM	#21
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Photodana Is Cactus really the only choice we have? Phottix have announced a trigger for Pentax. You could have a look at what speedlight models (which are compatible to the announced trigger) they offer. If I remember correctly, there were only one or two models to choose from.

06-14-2018, 09:32 PM - 1 Like	#22
mactrash Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: China Posts: 117	They are now acon-tech - wonderful photography

06-14-2018, 10:51 PM	#23
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by mactrash They are now acon-tech - wonderful photography Awesome! I hope this time they remember to renew their domain name on time.

06-15-2018, 12:04 PM	#24
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by mactrash They are now acon-tech - wonderful photography Now that is an interesting turn. BTW...be careful with their links. I clicked one for more information on other model compatibility and my browser went to someplace other than a legitimate Web site (as in "Danger Will Robinson"). Methinks not all is healthy on their server. Steve

06-15-2018, 12:14 PM	#25
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by stevebrot Methinks not all is healthy on their server. The site (including job openings) appears to be extremely similar to the wayback machine's cached copy from May 2017. Both sites say they are under construction. As I noted in the comment above, I was shunted off-site when I clicked a link that worked just fine on wayback cache. I would use caution and definitely not order from this site until its legitimacy can be confirmed. Steve

06-15-2018, 02:39 PM	#26
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by stevebrot The site (including job openings) appears to be extremely similar to the wayback machine's cached copy from May 2017. Both sites say they are under construction. As I noted in the comment above, I was shunted off-site when I clicked a link that worked just fine on wayback cache. I would use caution and definitely not order from this site until its legitimacy can be confirmed. Steve If you take the broken link and type in the correct domain (acon-tech vs acon-photo) it works fine: compatability - acon-tech acon-photo.com looks like has been taken over by one of those domain squatter companies.

06-15-2018, 05:01 PM	#27
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Not a Number If you take the broken link and type in the correct domain (acon-tech vs acon-photo) it works fine: compatability - acon-tech acon-photo.com looks like has been taken over by one of those domain squatter companies. Cool! I had errands to run and and was going to try that when I got back home. Steve

06-15-2018, 06:02 PM	#28
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by stevebrot I would use caution and definitely not order from this site until its legitimacy can be confirmed. The Acon store does PayPal, FWIW. I can't remember if they always had that option. Provides a modicum of buyer protection.

06-16-2018, 07:19 PM	#29
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	This is good news but I think I will wait for more reports.