Wireless control of PTTL and HSS in Pentax. Acon R930 or Cactus V6ll?

mcgregni · 05-04-2017, 12:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

..... An oddity is that 2s delay on a shot will work, 12s won't trigger. Don't know why.

Hi Clackers. whats your camera custom setting for the meter time-out? I think there's a 10 second option .... just wondering if that time is exceeded that maybe the trigger loses contact with the camera .... ? Try with the 30 sec option, maybe worth a shot ....? (Of course we might equally expect the metering circuits to remain activated during a timer countdown regardless ....)

**clackers** · 05-04-2017, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by mcgregni

Hi Clackers. whats your camera custom setting for the meter time-out? I think there's a 10 second option .... just wondering if that time is exceeded that maybe the trigger loses contact with the camera .... ? Try with the 30 sec option, maybe worth a shot ....? (Of course we might equally expect the metering circuits to remain activated during a timer countdown regardless ....)

You might be right, Nige, but I'm blind, apparently ... where's that setting in the manual?

Andrzej Makuch · 05-05-2017, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by mcgregni

I think there's a 10 second option .... just wondering if that time is exceeded that maybe the trigger loses contact with the camera .... ? Try with the 30 sec option, maybe worth a shot ....?)

Quote:

The 2s and 12s shooting modes on the camera.

What do they serve? what are they doing? Why is it set? Coś przeoczyłem w instrukcji Pentax K-1? Is the Cactus V6II manual?

I saw in the "Delay" options 2 settings: ms and s, but I only used ms to flash the "powersync HSS" when auto-sync failed with slow shutter speeds with less power from full. But it was enough to give 2-5ms. Settings in seconds - it's probably only for long exposure times - a few seconds or even minutes ...? For tripod photos.

**clackers** · 05-05-2017, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by Andrzej Makuch

What do they serve?

Andrzey ... these are the most common drive modes on any camera for selfies and mirror-up shooting ... I'm surprised you're not familiar with them!

mcgregni · 05-05-2017, 01:51 AM - **1 Like**

Maybe some confusion between "selfie modes" and trigger delays ! Clackers, I'd like to see how fast you can move .... Try a selfie with a 50ms delay

On the K7 the item is in the Custom menu C1, No5 ..."Meter Operating Time". There are 3 , 10, and 30 second options . I'm sure the K1 will be similar.

Andrzej Makuch · 05-05-2017, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Andrzey ... these are the most common drive modes on any camera for selfies and mirror-up shooting ... I'm surprised you're not familiar with them!

To "selfie"?

No, I do not think there are such options needed ... Anyway, "selfie" I do not do and as a self-portrait - I have a pilot and a smartphone ... I make a lot of portraits - but then I want to have a photo without any delays ...

---------- Post added 05-05-17 at 09:31 ----------

Originally posted by mcgregni

On the K7 the item is in the Custom menu C1, No5 ..."Meter Operating Time". There are 3 , 10, and 30 second options . I'm sure the K1 will be similar.

And what has the measurement time to flash? :zmieszany:

**clackers** · 05-05-2017, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by mcgregni

On the K7 the item is in the Custom menu C1, No5 ..."Meter Operating Time". There are 3 , 10, and 30 second options . I'm sure the K1 will be similar.

Nuh, thanks for the suggestion, but that setting's nothing to do with flash, Nigel. I tried 30s and no difference.

It's about metering data and how long the lock exposure button works for.

A Pentax flash or even the Godox itself on a Cactus in the hotshoe is fine.

It's the Cactuses not talking to each other.

Last edited by clackers; 05-05-2017 at 05:16 AM.

**clackers** · 05-05-2017, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by Andrzej Makuch

To "selfie"?

No, I do not think there are such options needed ... Anyway, "selfie" I do not do and as a self-portrait - I have a pilot and a smartphone ... I make a lot of portraits - but then I want to have a photo without any delays

You must never take landscape photographs either, Andrzej.

The function is built into probably every camera - Pentax, Canon, Nikon or Sony - you've ever owned.

Canon describe it here for theirs, and why:

Using the Self-timer (EOS 6D)

Andrzej Makuch · 05-06-2017, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Canon describe it here for theirs, and why:

Using the Self-timer (EOS 6D)

Hahaha, Self-timer - good for you! I have not used it for many years ... since every camera I have bought has a mirror lift and drain hose. And now they still have nice WIFI ...

**clackers** · 05-06-2017, 05:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Andrzej Makuch

Hahaha, Self-timer - good for you! I have not used it for many years ... since every camera I have bought has a mirror lift and drain hose. And now they still have nice WIFI ...

You keep talking about something you don't actually understand, Andrzey, and to be honest I don't know why you keep going, but there seems to be a lot of this on the Internet.

You cannot shoot ImageSync WiFi with any delay - 2s or 12s!

Andrzej Makuch · 05-07-2017, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by clackers

You cannot shoot ImageSync WiFi with any delay - 2s or 12s!

It is obvious that in this context we are no longer talking about powersync.

**clackers** · 05-07-2017, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by Andrzej Makuch

It is obvious that in this context we are no longer talking about powersync.

Correct.

05-05-2017, 12:38 AM	#18
Andrzej Makuch Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: KRAKOW Photos: Gallery Posts: 65 Original Poster	Originally posted by mcgregni I think there's a 10 second option .... just wondering if that time is exceeded that maybe the trigger loses contact with the camera .... ? Try with the 30 sec option, maybe worth a shot ....?) Quote: The 2s and 12s shooting modes on the camera. What do they serve? what are they doing? Why is it set? Coś przeoczyłem w instrukcji Pentax K-1? Is the Cactus V6II manual? I saw in the "Delay" options 2 settings: ms and s, but I only used ms to flash the "powersync HSS" when auto-sync failed with slow shutter speeds with less power from full. But it was enough to give 2-5ms. Settings in seconds - it's probably only for long exposure times - a few seconds or even minutes ...? For tripod photos. Last edited by Andrzej Makuch; 05-05-2017 at 12:48 AM.

05-05-2017, 04:59 AM	#23
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Andrzej Makuch To "selfie"? No, I do not think there are such options needed ... Anyway, "selfie" I do not do and as a self-portrait - I have a pilot and a smartphone ... I make a lot of portraits - but then I want to have a photo without any delays You must never take landscape photographs either, Andrzej. The function is built into probably every camera - Pentax, Canon, Nikon or Sony - you've ever owned. Canon describe it here for theirs, and why: Using the Self-timer (EOS 6D) Last edited by clackers; 05-05-2017 at 05:13 AM.

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05-04-2017, 12:31 PM - 1 Like	#16
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	Originally posted by clackers ..... An oddity is that 2s delay on a shot will work, 12s won't trigger. Don't know why. Hi Clackers. whats your camera custom setting for the meter time-out? I think there's a 10 second option .... just wondering if that time is exceeded that maybe the trigger loses contact with the camera .... ? Try with the 30 sec option, maybe worth a shot ....? (Of course we might equally expect the metering circuits to remain activated during a timer countdown regardless ....)

05-04-2017, 05:10 PM	#17
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by mcgregni Hi Clackers. whats your camera custom setting for the meter time-out? I think there's a 10 second option .... just wondering if that time is exceeded that maybe the trigger loses contact with the camera .... ? Try with the 30 sec option, maybe worth a shot ....? (Of course we might equally expect the metering circuits to remain activated during a timer countdown regardless ....) You might be right, Nige, but I'm blind, apparently ... where's that setting in the manual?

05-05-2017, 12:51 AM	#19
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Andrzej Makuch What do they serve? Andrzey ... these are the most common drive modes on any camera for selfies and mirror-up shooting ... I'm surprised you're not familiar with them!

05-05-2017, 01:51 AM - 1 Like	#20
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	Maybe some confusion between "selfie modes" and trigger delays ! Clackers, I'd like to see how fast you can move .... Try a selfie with a 50ms delay On the K7 the item is in the Custom menu C1, No5 ..."Meter Operating Time". There are 3 , 10, and 30 second options . I'm sure the K1 will be similar.

05-05-2017, 02:21 AM	#21
Andrzej Makuch Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: KRAKOW Photos: Gallery Posts: 65 Original Poster	Originally posted by clackers Andrzey ... these are the most common drive modes on any camera for selfies and mirror-up shooting ... I'm surprised you're not familiar with them! To "selfie"? No, I do not think there are such options needed ... Anyway, "selfie" I do not do and as a self-portrait - I have a pilot and a smartphone ... I make a lot of portraits - but then I want to have a photo without any delays ... ---------- Post added 05-05-17 at 09:31 ---------- Originally posted by mcgregni On the K7 the item is in the Custom menu C1, No5 ..."Meter Operating Time". There are 3 , 10, and 30 second options . I'm sure the K1 will be similar. And what has the measurement time to flash? :zmieszany:

05-05-2017, 04:52 AM	#22
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by mcgregni On the K7 the item is in the Custom menu C1, No5 ..."Meter Operating Time". There are 3 , 10, and 30 second options . I'm sure the K1 will be similar. Nuh, thanks for the suggestion, but that setting's nothing to do with flash, Nigel. I tried 30s and no difference. It's about metering data and how long the lock exposure button works for. A Pentax flash or even the Godox itself on a Cactus in the hotshoe is fine. It's the Cactuses not talking to each other. Last edited by clackers; 05-05-2017 at 05:16 AM.

05-06-2017, 12:36 PM	#24
Andrzej Makuch Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: KRAKOW Photos: Gallery Posts: 65 Original Poster	Originally posted by clackers Canon describe it here for theirs, and why: Using the Self-timer (EOS 6D) Hahaha, Self-timer - good for you! I have not used it for many years ... since every camera I have bought has a mirror lift and drain hose. And now they still have nice WIFI ...

05-06-2017, 05:11 PM - 1 Like	#25
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Andrzej Makuch Hahaha, Self-timer - good for you! I have not used it for many years ... since every camera I have bought has a mirror lift and drain hose. And now they still have nice WIFI ... You keep talking about something you don't actually understand, Andrzey, and to be honest I don't know why you keep going, but there seems to be a lot of this on the Internet. You cannot shoot ImageSync WiFi with any delay - 2s or 12s!

05-07-2017, 01:00 PM	#26
Andrzej Makuch Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: KRAKOW Photos: Gallery Posts: 65 Original Poster	Originally posted by clackers You cannot shoot ImageSync WiFi with any delay - 2s or 12s! It is obvious that in this context we are no longer talking about powersync.

05-07-2017, 04:24 PM	#27
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Andrzej Makuch It is obvious that in this context we are no longer talking about powersync. Correct.