K-1, Cactus V6 ii, and Cactus RF60X--- no TTL even after firmware upgrade?

mcgregni · 07-02-2018, 05:11 AM

I think the set up sounds right. Pass through is only for an “on V6II” flash, so that should be off. For a Cactus acting as slave then you control it via the channels and groups ....same Channel and same group activated (just set Group A on the flash and activate the A group on the trigger).

Last edited by mcgregni; 07-02-2018 at 05:17 AM.

pschlute · 07-02-2018, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by funkythiru

K1- The flash symbol is on when turning on but as soon as I go into liveview it turns off

Do you have Electronic Shutter enabled in LV ? Flash won't work with ES

**Mikesul** · 07-02-2018, 08:19 AM

This thread is another great example of what a unique and valuable resource PF is! So many people trying to help.

funkythiru · 07-02-2018, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

This thread is another great example of what a unique and valuable resource PF is! So many people trying to help.

Very true Mike, if it wasn't for the forum I would have gone Nikon or Fuji. This forum is very welcoming and oh so helpful.

---------- Post added 07-02-18 at 09:55 AM ----------

Originally posted by pschlute

Do you have Electronic Shutter enabled in LV ? Flash won't work with ES

That's another thing I haven't figured out (ES).

**Mikesul** · 07-02-2018, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by funkythiru

Very true Mike, if it wasn't for the forum I would have gone Nikon or Fuji. This forum is very welcoming and oh so helpful.

This is very true. I really like the new Sony equipment but I will stay with Pentax in large measure because of this community. I am not a social media guy but the information and assistance here is outstanding.

funkythiru · 07-02-2018, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

This is very true. I really like the new Sony equipment but I will stay with Pentax in large measure because of this community. I am not a social media guy but the information and assistance here is outstanding.

This is tangential, I really like the exclusivity and being under the radar with this brand.

pschlute · 07-02-2018, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by funkythiru

This is tangential, I really like the exclusivity and being under the radar with this brand

I always like to be exclusive rather than run with the crowd too.

We will get you sorted. I think it would help if you tried the setup with your 28-105 lens first. Then we can narrow down the problem

funkythiru · 07-02-2018, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by pschlute

I always like to be exclusive rather than run with the crowd too.

We will get you sorted. I think it would help if you tried the setup with your 28-105 lens first. Then we can narrow down the problem

Thanks Peter, I'll do that and see what it yields.

mcgregni · 07-02-2018, 10:53 AM

It would be helpful to get more clarity on the exact error indications ..... does the message appear on the V6II unit on the camera, and exactly when does it appear ....? (eg, when switching on, when half pressing the shutter, pressing the shutter etc ?) . Does the camera itself take a picture, even without the flash firing?

When first switching on the V6II you should see displayed (only for a couple of seconds) the Camera and Flash system settings with the little P symbol in a sort of box shape. After that it should go to the display of the 4 Groups ready to be activated.

Also, make sure you are switching the V6II to the "Tx" mode with the power switch.

Andrzej Makuch · 07-03-2018, 12:37 AM

What should the TX / RXCactus V6 II be set to control the Cactus RF60X lamp? Can it be set up as Pentax, Canon, Nikon? Which system does the best deal with giving PTTL and HSS the most reliable - Canon or Nikon? I'm going to equip myself with strong lamps, but I do not know yet what system ...

mcgregni · 07-03-2018, 01:30 AM

I use the V6II with 2 RF60/x flashes, using the X-TTL firmware. On the V6II both Camera System and Flash System are set to Pentax.

The Flash Profile setting is set to Auto Pentax, but this only applies in Rx mode, which I don't use.

Andrzej Makuch · 07-03-2018, 05:17 AM

I understand that when working only with Cactus RF60X lamps and a Pentax camera, it is best to set Pentax on the controller output. However, my question concerns the situation when you need to use Nikon or Canon lamps at the same time - will the Cactus RF60X work the same if the Cactus V6 II is set to Canon or Nikon? Has anyone worked with the lamps of these systems (or Godox, Genesis, Quadralite for Canon / Nikon) and can he say with which Pentax + Cactus system works better in P-TTL and HSS?

funkythiru · 07-03-2018, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by mcgregni

It would be helpful to get more clarity on the exact error indications ..... does the message appear on the V6II unit on the camera, and exactly when does it appear ....? (eg, when switching on, when half pressing the shutter, pressing the shutter etc ?) . Does the camera itself take a picture, even without the flash firing?

When first switching on the V6II you should see displayed (only for a couple of seconds) the Camera and Flash system settings with the little P symbol in a sort of box shape. After that it should go to the display of the 4 Groups ready to be activated.

Also, make sure you are switching the V6II to the "Tx" mode with the power switch.

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Hope that link works. Don't mind me being so gingerly/ fumbling with the equipment/, stage fright you know...

I have this suspicion that I am overlooking something minute...

Class A · 07-04-2018, 12:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by funkythiru

I have this suspicion that I am overlooking something minute...

It's probably just the fact that you have "M" (Master) mode selected on the RF60X.
It needs to be in "S" (Slave) mode.

Andrzej Makuch · 07-04-2018, 12:49 AM

Originally posted by funkythiru

I have this suspicion that I am overlooking something minute...

It is possible that you do not turn off the energy saving and the lamp turns off before you finish setting.

07-03-2018, 05:17 AM	#27
Andrzej Makuch Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: KRAKOW Photos: Gallery Posts: 65	I understand that when working only with Cactus RF60X lamps and a Pentax camera, it is best to set Pentax on the controller output. However, my question concerns the situation when you need to use Nikon or Canon lamps at the same time - will the Cactus RF60X work the same if the Cactus V6 II is set to Canon or Nikon? Has anyone worked with the lamps of these systems (or Godox, Genesis, Quadralite for Canon / Nikon) and can he say with which Pentax + Cactus system works better in P-TTL and HSS? Last edited by Andrzej Makuch; 07-03-2018 at 05:23 AM.

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07-02-2018, 05:11 AM	#16
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	I think the set up sounds right. Pass through is only for an “on V6II” flash, so that should be off. For a Cactus acting as slave then you control it via the channels and groups ....same Channel and same group activated (just set Group A on the flash and activate the A group on the trigger). Last edited by mcgregni; 07-02-2018 at 05:17 AM.

07-02-2018, 06:09 AM	#17
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,198	Originally posted by funkythiru K1- The flash symbol is on when turning on but as soon as I go into liveview it turns off Do you have Electronic Shutter enabled in LV ? Flash won't work with ES

07-02-2018, 08:19 AM	#18
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	This thread is another great example of what a unique and valuable resource PF is! So many people trying to help.

07-02-2018, 09:53 AM	#19
funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mikesul This thread is another great example of what a unique and valuable resource PF is! So many people trying to help. Very true Mike, if it wasn't for the forum I would have gone Nikon or Fuji. This forum is very welcoming and oh so helpful. ---------- Post added 07-02-18 at 09:55 AM ---------- Originally posted by pschlute Do you have Electronic Shutter enabled in LV ? Flash won't work with ES That's another thing I haven't figured out (ES).

07-02-2018, 09:56 AM	#20
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by funkythiru Very true Mike, if it wasn't for the forum I would have gone Nikon or Fuji. This forum is very welcoming and oh so helpful. This is very true. I really like the new Sony equipment but I will stay with Pentax in large measure because of this community. I am not a social media guy but the information and assistance here is outstanding.

07-02-2018, 10:00 AM	#21
funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mikesul This is very true. I really like the new Sony equipment but I will stay with Pentax in large measure because of this community. I am not a social media guy but the information and assistance here is outstanding. This is tangential, I really like the exclusivity and being under the radar with this brand.

07-02-2018, 10:24 AM	#22
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,198	Originally posted by funkythiru This is tangential, I really like the exclusivity and being under the radar with this brand I always like to be exclusive rather than run with the crowd too. We will get you sorted. I think it would help if you tried the setup with your 28-105 lens first. Then we can narrow down the problem

07-02-2018, 10:40 AM	#23
funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291 Original Poster	Originally posted by pschlute I always like to be exclusive rather than run with the crowd too. We will get you sorted. I think it would help if you tried the setup with your 28-105 lens first. Then we can narrow down the problem Thanks Peter, I'll do that and see what it yields.

07-02-2018, 10:53 AM	#24
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	It would be helpful to get more clarity on the exact error indications ..... does the message appear on the V6II unit on the camera, and exactly when does it appear ....? (eg, when switching on, when half pressing the shutter, pressing the shutter etc ?) . Does the camera itself take a picture, even without the flash firing? When first switching on the V6II you should see displayed (only for a couple of seconds) the Camera and Flash system settings with the little P symbol in a sort of box shape. After that it should go to the display of the 4 Groups ready to be activated. Also, make sure you are switching the V6II to the "Tx" mode with the power switch.

07-03-2018, 12:37 AM	#25
Andrzej Makuch Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: KRAKOW Photos: Gallery Posts: 65	What should the TX / RXCactus V6 II be set to control the Cactus RF60X lamp? Can it be set up as Pentax, Canon, Nikon? Which system does the best deal with giving PTTL and HSS the most reliable - Canon or Nikon? I'm going to equip myself with strong lamps, but I do not know yet what system ...

07-03-2018, 01:30 AM	#26
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	I use the V6II with 2 RF60/x flashes, using the X-TTL firmware. On the V6II both Camera System and Flash System are set to Pentax. The Flash Profile setting is set to Auto Pentax, but this only applies in Rx mode, which I don't use.

07-04-2018, 12:44 AM - 1 Like	#29
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by funkythiru I have this suspicion that I am overlooking something minute... It's probably just the fact that you have "M" (Master) mode selected on the RF60X. It needs to be in "S" (Slave) mode.

07-04-2018, 12:49 AM	#30
Andrzej Makuch Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: KRAKOW Photos: Gallery Posts: 65	Originally posted by funkythiru I have this suspicion that I am overlooking something minute... It is possible that you do not turn off the energy saving and the lamp turns off before you finish setting.