Cactus RF60X (new model) on Pre-Order at 20% off retail price

MarkJerling · **1 Like**

Both B&H and Adorama have the new Cactus RF60X flash at $148 rather than the recommended retail price of $185.
For Adorama, see: Cactus RF60X Wireless Flash DICFLACACRF60X
For B&H see: RF60X | B&H Photo Video

**UncleVanya** · 12-08-2016, 04:14 PM

Can anyone clarify the differences between this model and the older models? I looked and this is the "most detailed" link I have found and it is pretty spare about details of the differences.

Cactus RF60X wireless flash announced | Lighting Rumours

"Faster Recycle and new user interface"

lithedreamer · 12-08-2016, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Can anyone clarify the differences between this model and the older models? I looked and this is the "most detailed" link I have found and it is pretty spare about details of the differences.

Cactus RF60X wireless flash announced | Lighting Rumours

"Faster Recycle and new user interface"

The recycle time for the old flash was 0.1-5.0 seconds. That's improved to 0.1-1.9 seconds.

There's a new 'cooling mode' that's supposed to prevent the flash from overheating.

It supports wireless HSS without any firmware updates.

It also includes an AF assist light.

I'd say it wasn't worth the update, but that recycle time...

MarkJerling · 12-08-2016, 04:36 PM

New features include:
Faster recycling times.
A new user interface.
The AF-assist Light on the RF60X can now function as an off-camera flash in Slave mode.
New Cooling Mode: By intelligently regulating the recycle time the RF60X runs cool all the time. This industry exclusive feature allows the flash to sustain a steady performance even after consecutive full power flashes. You can now shoot without the restriction of an overheat cut-of.

rawr · 12-08-2016, 08:31 PM

FWIW, here's the Cactus Press Release for the RF60X [PDF- 160k]:

and the Cactus web page and micro-site for the flash
Cactus Wireless Flash RF60X | CACTUS

Cactus RF60X Wireless Flash | Cactus

Seems a nice unit.

MarkJerling · 12-08-2016, 10:23 PM

I can't wait for mine to turn up!

bobbotron · 12-09-2016, 07:23 AM

Thanks for the heads up. Been considering getting a second RF60 flash for a while, I've found that the second gen cactus products to be worth checking out.

**manishved** · 12-09-2016, 07:54 AM

Wow this "pre-oder" item is now "back ordered" at Adorama!

Ron_Man · 12-21-2016, 07:47 AM

The recycle time is something I could benefit from.. although I don't see this model being a real upgrade.

Have had occasional issues with recycling times at 1/16 and maybe this "upgrade" would allow me to be more comfortable using 1/8 power and higher.

bobbotron · 12-21-2016, 09:12 AM

Upgrading to the external battery pack would probably address refresh times a lot more.

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12-08-2016, 04:14 PM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,782	Can anyone clarify the differences between this model and the older models? I looked and this is the "most detailed" link I have found and it is pretty spare about details of the differences. Cactus RF60X wireless flash announced \| Lighting Rumours "Faster Recycle and new user interface"

12-08-2016, 04:25 PM	#3
lithedreamer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,717	Originally posted by UncleVanya Can anyone clarify the differences between this model and the older models? I looked and this is the "most detailed" link I have found and it is pretty spare about details of the differences. Cactus RF60X wireless flash announced \| Lighting Rumours "Faster Recycle and new user interface" The recycle time for the old flash was 0.1-5.0 seconds. That's improved to 0.1-1.9 seconds. There's a new 'cooling mode' that's supposed to prevent the flash from overheating. It supports wireless HSS without any firmware updates. It also includes an AF assist light. I'd say it wasn't worth the update, but that recycle time...

12-08-2016, 04:36 PM	#4
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,031 Original Poster	New features include: Faster recycling times. A new user interface. The AF-assist Light on the RF60X can now function as an off-camera flash in Slave mode. New Cooling Mode: By intelligently regulating the recycle time the RF60X runs cool all the time. This industry exclusive feature allows the flash to sustain a steady performance even after consecutive full power flashes. You can now shoot without the restriction of an overheat cut-of.

12-08-2016, 08:31 PM	#5
rawr Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: GMT +10 Photos: Albums Posts: 11,393	FWIW, here's the Cactus Press Release for the RF60X [PDF- 160k]: and the Cactus web page and micro-site for the flash Cactus Wireless Flash RF60X \| CACTUS Cactus RF60X Wireless Flash \| Cactus Seems a nice unit.

12-08-2016, 10:23 PM	#6
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,031 Original Poster	I can't wait for mine to turn up!

12-09-2016, 07:23 AM	#7
bobbotron Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,324	Thanks for the heads up. Been considering getting a second RF60 flash for a while, I've found that the second gen cactus products to be worth checking out.

12-09-2016, 07:54 AM	#8
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,720	Wow this "pre-oder" item is now "back ordered" at Adorama!

12-21-2016, 07:47 AM	#9
Ron_Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD Posts: 221	The recycle time is something I could benefit from.. although I don't see this model being a real upgrade. Have had occasional issues with recycling times at 1/16 and maybe this "upgrade" would allow me to be more comfortable using 1/8 power and higher.

12-21-2016, 09:12 AM	#10
bobbotron Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,324	Upgrading to the external battery pack would probably address refresh times a lot more.