{"id":72595,"date":"2016-03-23T16:59:37","date_gmt":"2016-03-23T16:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=72595"},"modified":"2016-03-23T16:59:44","modified_gmt":"2016-03-23T16:59:44","slug":"sony-users-soon-able-to-shoot-any-brand-of-flash-cactus-v6-mk-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/latest\/photo-news\/sony-users-soon-able-to-shoot-any-brand-of-flash-cactus-v6-mk-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Cactus V6 Mk II S promises Sony users the abilty to shoot with almost any brand of flashgun – off-camera and HSS"},"content":{"rendered":"

In welcome news for photographers who shoot with a mix of camera and flash brands, an update to the Cactus Imaging V6 flash transceiver has been revealed at 2016\u2019s Photography Show this weekend.<\/p>\n

Back in 2014, when we reviewed the original Cactus V6 flash transceiver<\/a>, we were big fans.\u00a0Many photographers have switched to mirrorless systems and although these offer a great range of lenses and accessories, much of the proprietary flash kit is very poor, prompting users to flock to the original V6 for more options.<\/p>\n

Now in development, the Cactus V6 Mk II looks to be even better – featuring the addition of high-speed sync for all your action and wildlife photography needs, a brand new auto-detect system to help streamline its use and a string of design upgrades.<\/p>\n

In even better news for Sony fans, a version dubbed the V6 Mk II S is in development that will support cameras with the new Sony hotshoe – meaning users will soon be able to use other brands of flashgun on their Alpha systems.<\/p>\n

According to Cactus, the device is expected in June, so we’re looking forward to getting our hands on it. Watch this space.<\/p>\n

Check out the video above of us getting a first peek at the Cactus V6 Mk II<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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