cactus v2 & v2s questions

psxindo · 28th of April 2008 (Mon)

I'm planning to get a cheap flash for my 2nd/3rd flash. most likely will be the vivitar 285HV

Currently I have the cactus trigger V2.

I went to the gadget infinity site and it says that the V2s will work with 285HV.

does the V2 work with 285HV?

If not, can I trigger the v2 receiver with V2s transmitter? I know that the V2s cannot be triggered by the V2 transmitter.

Jim G · 28th of April 2008 (Mon)

My 4-channel V2 triggered my 285HV just fine. and the V2 receiver cannot be triggered by the v2s transmitter.

FlashZebra · 29th of April 2008 (Tue)

The V2 will work with the new version of the 285HV, but tend to stop working long before the batteries in the receiver are spent.

So, you typically have to change the batteries in the receiver much more frequently that one would expect.

The V2 receiver does not run the battery down, it is just that the new 285HV stops working at a very high cut off Voltage.

You can decide if this meets your definition of "works" or not.

Enjoy! Lon

28th of April 2008 (Mon)	#1
psxindo Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 405	cactus v2 & v2s questions I'm planning to get a cheap flash for my 2nd/3rd flash. most likely will be the vivitar 285HV Currently I have the cactus trigger V2. I went to the gadget infinity site and it says that the V2s will work with 285HV. does the V2 work with 285HV? If not, can I trigger the v2 receiver with V2s transmitter? I know that the V2s cannot be triggered by the V2 transmitter.

28th of April 2008 (Mon)	#2
Jim G I feel thoroughly satisfied Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia. Posts: 12,246 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: cactus v2 & v2s questions My 4-channel V2 triggered my 285HV just fine. and the V2 receiver cannot be triggered by the v2s transmitter. __________________ Gear List Reviews & Hotlinks: Domke F-3x - Pelican 1510/1514 & 1610/1614 - DIY Variable Length OC-E3 - Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home - FA-100

29th of April 2008 (Tue)	#3
FlashZebra This space available Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 4,313	Re: cactus v2 & v2s questions The V2 will work with the new version of the 285HV, but tend to stop working long before the batteries in the receiver are spent. So, you typically have to change the batteries in the receiver much more frequently that one would expect. The V2 receiver does not run the battery down, it is just that the new 285HV stops working at a very high cut off Voltage. You can decide if this meets your definition of "works" or not. Enjoy! Lon __________________ * http://flashzebra.com/ *

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