Used Cactus RF60 Wireless Flash with Built-in Wireless Commander and Receiver

2016-12-15T18:53:31

This is a great system, I love the control. I shot a conference a few weeks ago with two RF60's on stands. I could shoot anywhere in that ballroom with full control. Haven't yet tried out HSS but will when my V6IIs arrive.

JOSHUA Z.

2016-11-14T11:53:03

I like this flash so far. Although it appears to be not quite as powerful as my dedicated Pentax flash it is reliable and has a much quicker recycle time. I use it along with my Cactus V6 II flash controllers and have had no issues. The built in receiver is a real plus. If I still am impressed by it, after using it for awhile, I am considering buying one or two more.

PAUL S.

2016-08-04T11:44:02

It works as advertised with many different systems (fuji canon nikon). Setting up can be tedious though.

CHRIS S.

2016-06-28T15:41:33

This is a great flash with a built in radio receiver. I use it as a hair light. It works well in a studio with low ceilings.

DENNIS D.

2016-04-15T10:40:31

Found the unit works great after you learn the setup.I use the Pentax system and the directions that came with the unit really did not explain how to set it up.I went on YouTube and found all the info I needed.Love

BRYAN C.

2016-03-28T11:26:13

can't complain, haven't had any problems so far. works every time with no hiccups. appreciate the firmware updates from company.

PAOLO D.

2016-01-15T08:16:08

The V6 transciever and RF60 flash worked right out of the box with default values. Attach the transciever, turn on the flash, set the power, take a few test shots and you're good to go. The flash is relatively powerful; I've only used up to 1/4 power so far. Recycle time at 1/4 power is fast enough to take photos continually every 2 seconds; it's probably faster. I've only used a single group and single flash so can't comment on more complex setups. There are some very useful you tube videos that address more advanced usage. From my experience I can recommend Cactus, and will be adding more Cactus transcievers and flashes in time. Other reviewers have commented on the delicate flash shoe locking mechanism. It doesn't appear particularly stout, but I'm treating it gently and so far haven't had problems.

John S.

2015-06-12T21:00:00

This flash works well with my Fuji XE2. This is a manual flash system so no TTL here. The RF60's controls are easy to use and intuitive. Had a 5DIII with a EX600RT flash before switching to Fuji. Problem was that my 6EX600RT wouldn't work with my XE2. I found out about the Cactus system through YouTube and got it. I also bought the Cactus V6 and together they offer great functionality and ease of use. Cactus radio flash triggers work with other manufacture's flashes too.

Domonator

2014-12-29T19:00:00

The wireless function is a 5 star never had any problems with it...............

GREG C.

2014-08-25T21:00:00

Best you can get for the money

Handigreg

2014-08-16T21:00:00

For anyone looking to do OCF one of the most important things you need to do is remotely adjust power and zoom setting right from your camera. The cactus vm system couples with these rf60's are an absolute dream. Forget shelling out big dollars for way over priced triggers from pw. The cactus vm triggers are way less money and perform better. As it is you need to buy a zone control with the pw to adjust power settings.. Cactus has done an exceptional job with this system.

Dale B.

2014-08-11T21:00:00

Works like a dream, can't beat it for the money

GREG C.

2014-08-04T21:00:00

Excellent Value for the Money

Handigreg

2014-07-26T21:00:00

Took these out last night for a shoot so here are my thoughts. 1. They are very long. I can normally store speedlights standing on its end in my backpack. I can't do that with the RF60. They are too long and they'd deform the backpack why poking me in the back. 2. One unit that I received had a loose screw or something inside of it. I didn't have time to return it for a new unit because I'd never get the new one on time. It sounded like a loose screw. Otherwise the unit worked perfectly. I was just waiting for that screw to short circuit something. 3. I paired the two RF60 I had with the V6 transceiver and it worked perfectly. I was shooting in the woods and the range was easily 60 meters through some trees for one of the shots. 4. The V6 transceiver was fairly easy to use. I handed one to a friend that was shooting with me and he was able to figure out the basic stuff very fast. I need to pick up 2 more RF60 to solidify my kit.

PAUL M.

2014-07-19T21:00:00

use it with the cactus V6 and built in receiver. side mount works great for mounting in portrait mode or for an axis lining up with an umbrella or softbox. did the firmware update right away. seems like a monster next to my sb600. will buy more when i get the chance. best use is to remotely control manual power levels using the cactus V6 tranceiver

PETER C.

2014-07-02T21:00:00

I bought this along with the V6 control unit to save steps in when using off-camera flash setups. So far, in a number of test set-ups and one real client session it has done just what it should. Exposures are consistent, power control is predictable, recycle is reasonably quick. The unit has a nice, quality feel, though of course it is too soon to judge reliability.

Jan S.

2014-06-30T21:00:00

I recently used this flash for food photography with a softbox. It fired every time. The controls on the flash are easy to figure out and manually control the flash. I would recommend this flash.

JENNIFER B.

2014-05-12T21:00:00

Although the Cactus RF60 is brand agnostic it is a boon for Pentax users. CaNikon & Son have multiple manufacturers that provide flash triggers for their equipment whereas Pentax does not except manual, i.e., PocketWizard Plus X, Cactus V5 as examples. The Cactus RF60 and presumably the upcoming Cactus V6 trigger will allow those with Pentax gear to operate like the big boys but without the huge expense. The feature of the Cactus RF60 is extensive. Basically it has four groups with four channels in each which gives the ability to control power levels of each flash as well as zoom. This alone makes it a viable flash system however other features makes it even more impressive. Multi flash in Master and Local (apparently their word for manual) HSS sympathy mode which allows the camera to operate beyond the cameras sync speed (requires the use of a dedicated TTL flash) plus an optical slave. The flash appears to be built very nicely and has a metal foot. It also has a very high GN, 56@105mm, so it's in the ball park with more expensive flashes except it's also a transceiver flash at an unbelievably low price. Can't get better than this.

RICHARD S.