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

funkythiru · 07-04-2018, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by Class A

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

That took care of it. Thanks a lot guys.

MarkJerling · 07-04-2018, 02:57 PM

Great to hear Class A had the answer!

funkythiru · 07-04-2018, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Great to hear Class A had the answer!

He did indeed, perhaps I should start reading the manual before trying to solve problems I create.

MarkJerling · 07-05-2018, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by funkythiru

He did indeed, perhaps I should start reading the manual before trying to solve problems I create.

A simple mistake, but one that cause a lot of head scratching. A setting easily missed. Don't worry about it!

funkythiru · 07-05-2018, 03:03 AM

Is it true that leaving the V6 ii on the camera can be deleterious for the camera?

As for my mistakes, I'll try to make fewer of them.

mcgregni · 07-05-2018, 03:24 AM

I think the point being made by Steve was that it has risks, mainly physical ones of knocks and damage to the hotshoe. I always remove the V6II and put it in the box after each session of use.

funkythiru · 07-05-2018, 03:56 AM

Originally posted by mcgregni

I think the point being made by Steve was that it has risks, mainly physical ones of knocks and damage to the hotshoe. I always remove the V6II and put it in the box after each session of use.

Wouldn't the constant on/ off the camera damage the contacts on the camera? Just curious.

mcgregni · 07-05-2018, 04:07 AM - **1 Like**

I'm only using mine once or twice a week, and with careful handling there's no concern. It would be at more risk, if left on, of being bumped when taking out of the bag, or should the bag fall upside down. If it was in a studio and the camera was remaining on a tripod always, then I would happily leave the V6II on also.

The same applies to flashes and softboxes etc ... In a busy home environment my gear is safer being carefully packed away after each use. More at risk from being pushed over, tripped over, splashed on etc if I left it set up.

funkythiru · 07-05-2018, 01:56 PM

I feel as if I just rediscovered my camera. My nascent (photography) mind is literally blown.

Andrzej Makuch · 07-09-2018, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by funkythiru

Wouldn't the constant on/ off the camera damage the contacts on the camera?

It certainly will not damage - the contacts of the camera are designed for continuous installation and removal of the flash.

funkythiru · 07-09-2018, 05:12 AM

After the first mounting I saw linear scratches, so I didn't want to exacerbate it with constant on/off.
Jenkuya

stevebrot · 07-09-2018, 04:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by funkythiru

After the first mounting I saw linear scratches, so I didn't want to exacerbate it with constant on/off.
Jenkuya

Depending on brand, some flashes and TX will scratch the hot shoe due to overly long and pointy pins. When I first noticed marks on my K-3, I was not impressed. (Thank very much Yongnuo

)

Steve

funkythiru · 07-09-2018, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Depending on brand, some flashes and TX will scratch the hot shoe due to overly long and pointy pins. When I first noticed marks on my K-3, I was not impressed. (Thank very much Yongnuo

)

Steve

Is Yong Nuo worth the hassle?

stevebrot · 07-09-2018, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by funkythiru

Is Yong Nuo worth the hassle?

What hassle? Last night I did some camera gear portraiture with my two YN650III as optical slave to the K-3's onboard (P-TTL) flash and got excellent results. Setup required about five minutes, camera support and subject positioning included. The configuration was new to me, but I knew ahead of time what I wanted and how I wanted to do it. C'est facile, oui?

Steve

funkythiru · 07-09-2018, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

What hassle? Last night I did some camera gear portraiture with my two YN650III as optical slave to the K-3's onboard (P-TTL) flash and got excellent results. Setup required about five minutes, camera support and subject positioning included. The configuration was new to me, but I knew ahead of time what I wanted and how I wanted to do it. C'est facile, oui?

Steve

Certain people speak of this brand rather disparagingly, one reason why I went with cactus.

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funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291 Original Poster	BTW I never realized how useful flash is. I feel as if I just rediscovered my camera. My nascent (photography) mind is literally blown.

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07-04-2018, 01:26 AM	#31
funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291 Original Poster	Originally posted by Class A It's probably just the fact that you have "M" (Master) mode selected on the RF60X. It needs to be in "S" (Slave) mode. That took care of it. Thanks a lot guys.

07-04-2018, 02:57 PM	#32
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Great to hear Class A had the answer!

07-04-2018, 09:20 PM	#33
funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling Great to hear Class A had the answer! He did indeed, perhaps I should start reading the manual before trying to solve problems I create.

07-05-2018, 02:15 AM	#34
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by funkythiru He did indeed, perhaps I should start reading the manual before trying to solve problems I create. A simple mistake, but one that cause a lot of head scratching. A setting easily missed. Don't worry about it!

07-05-2018, 03:03 AM	#35
funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291 Original Poster	Is it true that leaving the V6 ii on the camera can be deleterious for the camera? As for my mistakes, I'll try to make fewer of them.

07-05-2018, 03:24 AM	#36
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	I think the point being made by Steve was that it has risks, mainly physical ones of knocks and damage to the hotshoe. I always remove the V6II and put it in the box after each session of use.

07-05-2018, 03:56 AM	#37
funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291 Original Poster	Originally posted by mcgregni I think the point being made by Steve was that it has risks, mainly physical ones of knocks and damage to the hotshoe. I always remove the V6II and put it in the box after each session of use. Wouldn't the constant on/ off the camera damage the contacts on the camera? Just curious.

07-05-2018, 04:07 AM - 1 Like	#38
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	I'm only using mine once or twice a week, and with careful handling there's no concern. It would be at more risk, if left on, of being bumped when taking out of the bag, or should the bag fall upside down. If it was in a studio and the camera was remaining on a tripod always, then I would happily leave the V6II on also. The same applies to flashes and softboxes etc ... In a busy home environment my gear is safer being carefully packed away after each use. More at risk from being pushed over, tripped over, splashed on etc if I left it set up.

07-09-2018, 02:43 AM	#40
Andrzej Makuch Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: KRAKOW Photos: Gallery Posts: 65	Originally posted by funkythiru Wouldn't the constant on/ off the camera damage the contacts on the camera? It certainly will not damage - the contacts of the camera are designed for continuous installation and removal of the flash.

07-09-2018, 05:12 AM	#41
funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291 Original Poster	After the first mounting I saw linear scratches, so I didn't want to exacerbate it with constant on/off. Jenkuya

07-09-2018, 04:14 PM - 1 Like	#42
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by funkythiru After the first mounting I saw linear scratches, so I didn't want to exacerbate it with constant on/off. Jenkuya Depending on brand, some flashes and TX will scratch the hot shoe due to overly long and pointy pins. When I first noticed marks on my K-3, I was not impressed. (Thank very much Yongnuo ) Steve

07-09-2018, 04:25 PM	#43
funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Depending on brand, some flashes and TX will scratch the hot shoe due to overly long and pointy pins. When I first noticed marks on my K-3, I was not impressed. (Thank very much Yongnuo ) Steve Is Yong Nuo worth the hassle?

07-09-2018, 04:48 PM	#44
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by funkythiru Is Yong Nuo worth the hassle? What hassle? Last night I did some camera gear portraiture with my two YN650III as optical slave to the K-3's onboard (P-TTL) flash and got excellent results. Setup required about five minutes, camera support and subject positioning included. The configuration was new to me, but I knew ahead of time what I wanted and how I wanted to do it. C'est facile, oui? Steve

07-09-2018, 04:52 PM	#45
funkythiru Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 291 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot What hassle? Last night I did some camera gear portraiture with my two YN650III as optical slave to the K-3's onboard (P-TTL) flash and got excellent results. Setup required about five minutes, camera support and subject positioning included. The configuration was new to me, but I knew ahead of time what I wanted and how I wanted to do it. C'est facile, oui? Steve Certain people speak of this brand rather disparagingly, one reason why I went with cactus.