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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
09-10-2018, 12:29 PM
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Regarding the flashes you would be firing at max power in order to provide a "hypersync" type illumination beyond the max sync ..... What steps would you have to take in order to control the exposure value recorded from those flashes? You must consider that we assume you are wanting to maintain a wide aperture in bright sun (thats why you need to shoot beyond max sync, right?).
So what options will you have remaining to keep the EV of those flashes under control. I suspect that in a multi-flash set-up it will all too easily become a cumbersome, tiresome juggling act.
Is that really worth the saving? If you are wanting regular "HSS" type working, perhaps selling the non HSS flashes and getting ones dedicated to the purpose would be better? Eg, the Cactus RR60x is a good value choice, considering it offers Radio P-TTL/ HSS, plus manual HSS, and with the built in receiver you only need one V6II.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
09-05-2018, 12:07 PM
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Actually, only Canon, Nikon, and Sony. Olympus and Fuji users are in the same boat as you guys in terms of integrating existing TTL flashes. As I said, folks who go Godox tend to dump the legacy gear and go for Godox lights instead, because of the convenience of built-in triggers, and the better integration with the system (i.e., ability to cross-brand switch). If this isn't the path you want, then Cactus V6II is still probably the better fit as a system. If, however, you're the type of Cactus user who's thinking of dumping legacy TTL speedlights for the built-in trigger convenience of the RF60/RF60X, and you're jonesing for monolights to control in concert with your speedlights, then maybe Godox is the better fit; especially if you'd also like to use the same flash on-camera for event shooting. Personal usage and preferences plays a huge part on whether Godox is for you.
Also, Sony users had to wait for something like 18 months from the introduction of the X1T-S until the arrival of the X1R-S. Just because there aren't any X1R-O, X1R-F, or X1R-P units today doesn't mean they'll never be any. But the lack of them does mean Godox gets to sell a lot more of their speedlights, so they're unlikely to rush to produce those units.
The introduction of the Xpro-P is just the start. What we hope happens next are announcements for TT685-P and V860II-P speedlights. That would indicate more wholehearted support for Pentax shooters, rather than possibly just trying to get the studio shooters with 645Z bodies who are considering AD600s to buy in [grin].
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-16-2018, 04:44 PM
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I tried to get a 2nd R930 set off them recently. They took the payment but never delivered the trigger, and never replied to any of my emails either. Then they simply cancelled my order without refunding the payment made. I was forced to open a dispute with PayPal about it, resolution of which is still pending.
So now I cannot recommend Acon to anyone. They used to sell and ship normally, but now it's not clear what is going on with them as a business. Pity.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
06-18-2018, 07:03 PM
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I am glad they are still operating. I bought a pair and it's great for a single off-camera P-TTL flash.
Acon updated the firmware for multiple lights (good on them for this) but the original physical design means that it seems cumbersome to try and use with multiple flashes. I guess one good thing about the physical design is its small form factor though.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-16-2018, 04:31 AM
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Well, that comment is nonsensical. "Set-Top" refers to using the flash on camera, so it's contradictory as the comment is about the slave modes, and clearly there's a poor translation going on also.
It's possible there are elements from the Manual that relate to other camera systems and the Shanny model for those, and so it's not completely specific to the Pentax version.
Under "Special Explanations" it says that no TTL functions are supported in the Slave modes ....HSS with Pentax optical wireless requires P-TTL, so that rules it out. The other references to "Step M mode flash" make no sense, and may be relevant to another camera system and it's "controller" capabilities. ......?
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-15-2018, 02:41 PM
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Pretty much what I suspected. Thanks!
---------- Post added 08-15-18 at 05:43 PM ----------
I figured as much, but also thought why not find out for sure if the ability to select HSS while in S1/S2 mode was an oversite or if it actually does enable something to allow HSS off camera as an optical slave.
Well, now I know for sure. It's an oversite.
Cactus V6 II's it is then!
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-15-2018, 02:04 PM
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As a "dumb optical slave" (S1 / S2) the Shanny can only function up to the max sync speed. Wireless HSS syncing needs specialized control signals that can only be sent via P-TTL Wireless Mode (not offered on the Shanny) or by a Radio P-TTL/HSS trigger system.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-15-2018, 12:59 PM
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Just had a quick try for you Kobi... No time right now. So this is by no means perfect. Placed my Pentax AF540FGZ on my k1 in PTTL HSS 1/500th ISO 800.. Picture taken. Added Shanny M mode HSS S2. Full Power. Both flashes fire but no impression from the Shanny on the image. Tried in S1 same result... When putting the Shanny in Pttl mode couldnt get it to select slave mode also... That could be me not used it for a while....
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
08-14-2018, 05:53 PM
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Hi all,
I'm curious about something and have had inquiries related to my same curiosity...
If anyone has a Shanny SN600FGZ AND another HSS Pentax flash, could you try the following test?
No triggers, just mount the non Shanny HSS flash to the hotshoe, set it to HSS.
On the Shanny, use S1, or S2 and enable HSS.
Curious minds would like to know if the Shanny will be quick enough with HSS enabled in S1/S2 to add to the photo when triggered by another HSS flash.
My guess is that being able to select HSS while in S1/S2 is an oversite and won't function, but I don't have another HSS flash to test this with.
Please and thank you!
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