Used Cactus Wireless WRLS Flash Transceiver V5 Single

2018-05-10T10:27:04

At one time I was using the Pocket Wizard transceivers while doing beach portraits. Not any more. They were too expensive and did not preform any better than the Cactus. I like the Cactus as it's not too expensive although the price has gone up since first using them several years back. When they get dropped in ocean or dropped I don't feel like I've wasted a lot of money as I did with the Pocket Wizard units. Caution if using on the beach make sure to use a pencil eraser on the connections from time to time. Several areas that I feel the Cactus unit could improve is rather than a wheel to attach the transceiver to the camera, a lever that moves left and right would work better. Also, it would be nice if there was an place( like a hole) for a small lanyard to attach to the transceiver and or to a light stand or strobe.

Joe C.

2016-01-11T19:53:39

These do what they're supposed to: trigger flashes and/or cameras. I've used them both ways. The construction is cheap plastic, which is what you expect for the money. There's no TTL, which is what you expect for the money. But if you want an inexpensive transceiver that works reliably, this is it. I've read a review complaining about battery life. I have never had a problem, even leaving them in storage. I use Imedion batteries, which don't leak current though.

Clint F.

2013-06-17T21:00:00

I recently purchased these to get away from "command mode" I also purchased a single one, to have a set of 3. They work amazing. They fire every single time. I shoot with a D90, Metz AF-50 flash, along with an AB1600. I have only used these products outside, and I have not had a misfire yet. I love the fact that you can interchange the devices between being a transmitter and a receiver just by a switch.

earls2010

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Versatile transmitter/receiver, low cost works great!

Fabfotoguy

2013-02-28T19:00:00

i have been using those cactus V5 for 2 years!!! i love them, easy to use..they do the job : i set up off-camera flashes at wedding receptions and they have never failed me!!!! {and i even keep on dropping them}. I also use them outdoor for Sunset portraits. They are really inexpensive. I have 4 of those (each one can be used as transmitter or receiver). The only thing is that they won't use TTL , but since i always use manual in OFF-camera Flashes, it does not bother me....if you are in the market for something like that, take a look at them...much cheaper than the Pocket"things" for the same job

CHRISTOPHER Z.