Cactus (camera equipment brand)

Cactus
Private
Industry Photographic equipment
Founded 2004
Headquarters Hong Kong
Products Wireless flash triggers, laser triggers, camera flashes, studio lighting equipment
Website www.cactus-image.com store.cactus-image.com

Cactus is a brand owned by Harvest One Limited, a Hong Kong company specialized in the design and engineering of wireless lighting equipment including wireless flash triggers, wireless flashes, portable softboxes and studio umbrellas. Its headquarter is in Fo Tan, Hong Kong.

In 2014, Cactus released the world's first and only cross-brand wireless flash transceiver, Cactus V6, that can simultaneously remote control power of Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax flashes on any camera.

Products

Cactus V6

Wireless flash trigger and transceiver

Cactus has been manufacturing wireless flash triggers using radio signal since 2007 and has been focusing its research on cross-brand compatibility in radio flash triggering system. Its V4 wireless flash trigger and V5 wireless flash transceiver both equipped with multi-pin hotshoe and works with most of the portable flashes but are not able to remote control power of the flashes. Until 2014, Cactus combined the proprietary electronic extensions of Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Pentax into a multi-brand hot shoe and released the V6 model with which the power of multi-brand flashes can be remotely controlled wirelessly.

Cactus RF60

Wireless flash

In 2014, Cactus released its first wireless flash RF60 along with Cactus V6. Cactus RF60 has a built-in V6. Therefore, it can receive wireless triggering signal from a V6 and fire itself accordingly without having to attach an external V6 to the flash. When using with Cactus V6, both power output and zoom level of the RF60 can be adjusted remotely.

Cactus LV5

Laser Trigger

In 2013, Cactus developed the world’s first laser trigger that has built-in radio frequency module for high-speed, wildlife and trap photography.

Camera accessories

Apart from flash triggers and flashes, Cactus also manufactures studio umbrellas and softboxes.

Awards and Mentions

Cactus LV5 Laser Trigger was given a 5-star rating by Digital Photo UK in its May issue 2013[1] and Le Monde de la Photo, France in its September issue 2013.[2]

Cactus is among the five brands shortlisted for Accessory Manufacturer of the Year in UK’s Pixel Trade Award 2014.[3]

Cactus V6 Wireless Flash Transceiver and Cactus RF60 Wireless Flash were selected by Popular Photography as 2014 Best Camera Deals of the Year.[4]

Cactus V6 Wireless Flash Transceiver is the winner of Japan’s Digital Camera Grand Prix (DGP) Gold Award 2015.[5]

Cactus Store

In June 2015, Cactus will open its online flagship store, Cactus Store, that sells Cactus products and exclusive gift items.

References

  1. ↑ "Cactus Laser Trigger - Digital Photo, May 2013" (JPG).
  2. ↑ "Cactus Laser trigger LV5 - Le Monde de la Photo, September 2013" (PDF).
  3. ↑ "Accessory Manufacturer of the Year in UK’s Pixel Trade Award 2014".
  4. ↑ "2014's Best Camera Gear Deals by Popular Photography".
  5. ↑ "Japan’s Digital Camera Grand Prix (DGP) - Gold Award 2015".

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