Flashpoint R2 TTL 2.4G Wireless Remote System For Pentax - Discontinued

fwbigd · 10-31-2016, 11:01 AM

The long anticipated R2 TTL 2.4G Wireless Remote System for Pentax being developed by Godox for Adorama is now listed as Discontinued on their website. Adorama had listed the development of the R2 trigger since early spring. This is really a disappointing development as many on this forum having been looking for a TTL HSS combination trigger and remote system for our Pentax cameras.

To my knowledge the only leaves the Acon R930 that supports both TTL and HSS for Pentax cameras. If you don't want TTL the other two options for HSS are the Cactus V6ii and Priolite.

gosman · 10-31-2016, 11:18 AM

Very disappointing. Not enough of us are demanding this flash connectivity to the vendors. I'm tired of Nikon, Canon, and Sony having all the good stuff!

jls74d00 · 10-31-2016, 04:58 PM

I have been waiting on this as well! Very disappointing indeed.

CarlJF · 10-31-2016, 05:15 PM

It's dissapointing to learn that. Now, let's hope that Metz will not delay or cancel their.

rawr · 10-31-2016, 05:53 PM

Pity Adorama seemed to drop the Pentax version.

Godox (who were making the Flashpoint trigger) also still haven't done a Pentax version of the X1 trigger the Flashpoint was based on - just offering X1C (Canon), X1N (Nikon), and X1S (Sony). No sign of an X1 P

.

GODOX PHOTO EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD Remote Controller

Hopefully Metz and Yongnuo will now step up to the plate and do a nice set of triggers for radio P-TTL.

paulster · 10-31-2016, 06:11 PM

I've emailed both Godox and Adorama about this, so at least they know that people are wanting these. Personally I gave up waiting and got the Cactus V6 II transceivers, but it can't hurt to have options, and if Godox sort this out then there's no reason why they couldn't do a Pentax version of the X1-derived Broncolor RFS 2.2 transmitter. And then if Broncolor has a Pentax option, what would that mean for Profoto, and so on.

fwbigd · 10-31-2016, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by CarlJF

It's dissapointing to learn that. Now, let's hope that Metz will not delay or cancel their.

According to Lighting Rumors the Metz system is only being developed for Canon, Nikon and Sony. No mention of Pentax. Metz WT-1 wireless TTL flash triggers announced for Canon, Nikon & Sony | Lighting Rumours

jls74d00 · 10-31-2016, 07:31 PM

I was patiently waiting for this system, HSS is great. That being said, selling my K-1 and primes has become quite the reality to have a legitimate HSS system. Sigh...

paulster · 10-31-2016, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by jls74d00

selling my K-1 and primes has become quite the reality to have a legitimate HSS system. Sigh...

If you're not looking for TTL then you should consider the Cactus V6 II. It works great for HSS on Pentax and you can also use it as an HSS-enabler with another trigger (for example a Profoto Air) on top.

choong_dc · 10-31-2016, 08:31 PM

Hi guys, I acquired the CactusV6II recently and it work with the RF60 for HSS. I use a K3 with it. Now if the V6II can trigger HSS, I am pretty sure if the X1 (nikon or canon) is mounted on top of the Cactus V6II, it'd fire the Godox600Hss system...

**clackers** · 10-31-2016, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by jls74d00

I was patiently waiting for this system, HSS is great. That being said, selling my K-1 and primes has become quite the reality to have a legitimate HSS system. Sigh...

??

I use an Acon trigger with my K-1 and primes.

Why is it not 'legitimate'?

rawr · 11-01-2016, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Why is it not 'legitimate'?

Indeed. Acon radio triggers do PTTL and HSS competently out-of-the-box.

And if anyone want a 'real' [ie pro priced] 'legitimate' HSS solution for Pentax, there is also the Priolite flash system, of course.

Still, I really do hope Metz come on board the PTTL/HSS party bus soon with their [re-badged Chinese] radio trigger, to expand the consumer HSS options for Pentax.

fwbigd · 11-01-2016, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by jls74d00

I was patiently waiting for this system, HSS is great. That being said, selling my K-1 and primes has become quite the reality to have a legitimate HSS system. Sigh...

Check this link out on how to achieve HSS with a Cactus V6ii on the K-1 with Godox 360 flash https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/330535-hss-pentax-k-1-cact...ml#post3783865

10-31-2016, 11:01 AM	#1
fwbigd Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 339	Flashpoint R2 TTL 2.4G Wireless Remote System For Pentax - Discontinued The long anticipated R2 TTL 2.4G Wireless Remote System for Pentax being developed by Godox for Adorama is now listed as Discontinued on their website. Adorama had listed the development of the R2 trigger since early spring. This is really a disappointing development as many on this forum having been looking for a TTL HSS combination trigger and remote system for our Pentax cameras. To my knowledge the only leaves the Acon R930 that supports both TTL and HSS for Pentax cameras. If you don't want TTL the other two options for HSS are the Cactus V6ii and Priolite.

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10-31-2016, 11:18 AM	#2
gosman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Very disappointing. Not enough of us are demanding this flash connectivity to the vendors. I'm tired of Nikon, Canon, and Sony having all the good stuff!

10-31-2016, 04:58 PM	#3
jls74d00 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 60	I have been waiting on this as well! Very disappointing indeed.

10-31-2016, 05:15 PM	#4
CarlJF Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,185	It's dissapointing to learn that. Now, let's hope that Metz will not delay or cancel their.

10-31-2016, 05:53 PM	#5
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Pity Adorama seemed to drop the Pentax version. Godox (who were making the Flashpoint trigger) also still haven't done a Pentax version of the X1 trigger the Flashpoint was based on - just offering X1C (Canon), X1N (Nikon), and X1S (Sony). No sign of an X1 P . GODOX PHOTO EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD Remote Controller Hopefully Metz and Yongnuo will now step up to the plate and do a nice set of triggers for radio P-TTL.

10-31-2016, 06:11 PM	#6
paulster Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 159	I've emailed both Godox and Adorama about this, so at least they know that people are wanting these. Personally I gave up waiting and got the Cactus V6 II transceivers, but it can't hurt to have options, and if Godox sort this out then there's no reason why they couldn't do a Pentax version of the X1-derived Broncolor RFS 2.2 transmitter. And then if Broncolor has a Pentax option, what would that mean for Profoto, and so on.

10-31-2016, 06:56 PM	#7
fwbigd Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 339 Original Poster	Originally posted by CarlJF It's dissapointing to learn that. Now, let's hope that Metz will not delay or cancel their. According to Lighting Rumors the Metz system is only being developed for Canon, Nikon and Sony. No mention of Pentax. Metz WT-1 wireless TTL flash triggers announced for Canon, Nikon & Sony \| Lighting Rumours

10-31-2016, 07:31 PM	#8
jls74d00 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 60	I was patiently waiting for this system, HSS is great. That being said, selling my K-1 and primes has become quite the reality to have a legitimate HSS system. Sigh...

10-31-2016, 07:48 PM	#9
paulster Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 159	Originally posted by jls74d00 selling my K-1 and primes has become quite the reality to have a legitimate HSS system. Sigh... If you're not looking for TTL then you should consider the Cactus V6 II. It works great for HSS on Pentax and you can also use it as an HSS-enabler with another trigger (for example a Profoto Air) on top.

10-31-2016, 08:31 PM	#10
choong_dc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 142	Hi guys, I acquired the CactusV6II recently and it work with the RF60 for HSS. I use a K3 with it. Now if the V6II can trigger HSS, I am pretty sure if the X1 (nikon or canon) is mounted on top of the Cactus V6II, it'd fire the Godox600Hss system...

10-31-2016, 11:04 PM	#11
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by jls74d00 I was patiently waiting for this system, HSS is great. That being said, selling my K-1 and primes has become quite the reality to have a legitimate HSS system. Sigh... ?? I use an Acon trigger with my K-1 and primes. Why is it not 'legitimate'?

11-01-2016, 12:22 AM	#12
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by clackers Why is it not 'legitimate'? Indeed. Acon radio triggers do PTTL and HSS competently out-of-the-box. And if anyone want a 'real' [ie pro priced] 'legitimate' HSS solution for Pentax, there is also the Priolite flash system, of course. Still, I really do hope Metz come on board the PTTL/HSS party bus soon with their [re-badged Chinese] radio trigger, to expand the consumer HSS options for Pentax.

11-01-2016, 02:24 AM	#13
fwbigd Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 339 Original Poster	Originally posted by jls74d00 I was patiently waiting for this system, HSS is great. That being said, selling my K-1 and primes has become quite the reality to have a legitimate HSS system. Sigh... Check this link out on how to achieve HSS with a Cactus V6ii on the K-1 with Godox 360 flash https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/330535-hss-pentax-k-1-cact...ml#post3783865