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Hidrieus · 10-19-2017, 02:28 AM

I am trying to control my 540FGZ and 360FGZ flashes wirelessly. I put the 540FGZ on the shoe, select slave mode and channel 1 and half press the shutter button. Take off the 540FGZ put it on a stand. The 540FGZ shows that it is in P-TTL mode. I select control mode for the internal flash, pop-up the flash and take test photo the 540FGZ flashes normally. Then I lower the internal flash, put the 360FGZ on the shoe, select slave mode, the 360FGZ is already in channel 1, I half press the shutter button. Take off the 360FGZ put it on another stand where the sensor is visible from the internal flash. The 360FGZ is not in P-TTL mode but in A mode. It defaults in ISO 100 and F/2.8. I take another test shot, the 360FGZ flashes but not the 540FGZ. What I am doing wrong?

Saltwater Images · 10-19-2017, 02:40 AM

Setting up wireless flash that way used to drive me crazy! Now if I want TTL I put a flash on camera. For wireless I shoot manual with Cactus V6 radio transceivers. Easier set up, better range, not dependant on line of sight, also works outside in bright light.

Unregistered User 8 · 10-19-2017, 02:49 AM - **1 Like**

Hi Hidrieus, I found this tutorial that may help you. Good luck.

You Tube

Hidrieus · 10-19-2017, 03:49 AM

I had already done what Gary Fong describes but it does not work. It seems so easy in the video. Thank you anyway. I will have an other trial, maybe I have made a mistake somewhere.

pschlute · 10-19-2017, 03:57 AM - **2 Likes**

Have you checked that the 360 is in slave mode 1 , not slave mode 2 ?

press and hold the Light button/Slave1 or Slave2 is displayed/toggle with the S button/press Light button to exit

Hidrieus · 10-19-2017, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by pschlute

Have you checked that the 360 is in slave mode 1 , not slave mode 2 ?

press and hold the Light button/Slave1 or Slave2 is displayed/toggle with the S button/press Light button to exit

That was my problem, I am grateful pschlute, thank you.

**mattt** · 10-19-2017, 01:24 PM

Line of sight is important too.

howieb101 · 10-22-2017, 03:17 AM

Well done and congrats Hidrieus on getting it all sorted. It's nice to hear a success and even better not having to buy extra triggers and save some $$$.

10-19-2017, 02:28 AM	#1
Hidrieus Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 332	K-5's internal flash controlling both a 540FGZ and a 360FGZ I am trying to control my 540FGZ and 360FGZ flashes wirelessly. I put the 540FGZ on the shoe, select slave mode and channel 1 and half press the shutter button. Take off the 540FGZ put it on a stand. The 540FGZ shows that it is in P-TTL mode. I select control mode for the internal flash, pop-up the flash and take test photo the 540FGZ flashes normally. Then I lower the internal flash, put the 360FGZ on the shoe, select slave mode, the 360FGZ is already in channel 1, I half press the shutter button. Take off the 360FGZ put it on another stand where the sensor is visible from the internal flash. The 360FGZ is not in P-TTL mode but in A mode. It defaults in ISO 100 and F/2.8. I take another test shot, the 360FGZ flashes but not the 540FGZ. What I am doing wrong?

10-19-2017, 03:49 AM	#4
Hidrieus Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 332 Original Poster	Gary Fong's tutorial. I had already done what Gary Fong describes but it does not work. It seems so easy in the video. Thank you anyway. I will have an other trial, maybe I have made a mistake somewhere.

10-19-2017, 03:57 AM - 2 Likes	#5
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,219	Have you checked that the 360 is in slave mode 1 , not slave mode 2 ? press and hold the Light button/Slave1 or Slave2 is displayed/toggle with the S button/press Light button to exit Last edited by pschlute; 10-19-2017 at 04:04 AM.

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10-19-2017, 02:40 AM	#2
Saltwater Images Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newfoundland Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	Setting up wireless flash that way used to drive me crazy! Now if I want TTL I put a flash on camera. For wireless I shoot manual with Cactus V6 radio transceivers. Easier set up, better range, not dependant on line of sight, also works outside in bright light.

10-19-2017, 07:25 AM	#6
Hidrieus Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 332 Original Poster	Originally posted by pschlute Have you checked that the 360 is in slave mode 1 , not slave mode 2 ? press and hold the Light button/Slave1 or Slave2 is displayed/toggle with the S button/press Light button to exit That was my problem, I am grateful pschlute, thank you.

10-19-2017, 01:24 PM	#7
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Line of sight is important too.

10-22-2017, 03:17 AM	#8
howieb101 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 594	Well done and congrats Hidrieus on getting it all sorted. It's nice to hear a success and even better not having to buy extra triggers and save some $$$.

K-5's internal flash controlling both a 540FGZ and a 360FGZ

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