i am trying to get my hands on the beta firmware to test it out with my xt-2. i haven't gotten any response from the cactus website yet, so would anyone here be so kind and send me the beta firmware?
i have downloaded the beat firmware and successfully installled it, but i cannot get it to work at all in his with my xt-2 and profoto b1. please help... i have also installed the latest firmware on the profoto flash but that doesn't seem to solve the problem..
For those who are having problems getting the beta version, if you could wait until the weekend, we plan on releasing the firmware on Friday as most of the bugs have been fixed already.
We are not 100% there yet, as we still need the EF-X500 flash in our hands to complete the compatibility study. But at least for now, we are able to offer a workaround for the latest Fujifilm cameras / firmware version.
Thank you all for posting your comments and bug reports!
i have downloaded the beat firmware and successfully installled it, but i cannot get it to work at all in his with my xt-2 and profoto b1. please help... i have also installed the latest firmware on the profoto flash but that doesn't seem to solve the problem..
best wishes!!
HI Karim, make sure you go through the standard Fujifilm setup proceures:
Let the V6 II auto-detect your camera (removing metal spring plate helps)
LEARN HSS, taking a shot above x-sync, such as 1/1000s.
Turn ON "Forced HSS for Fujifilm" by pushing in the Selection Dial.
As for your Profoto B1, how are you setting it up?
Are you connecting a V6 II RX to the B1 via a sync cord? FYI the B1 has a 3.5mm port.
You need to turn on HSS by selecting the High Speed option on the Air Remote.
Alternatively you could mount the Air Remote on a V6 II RX unit. However our recommended method is to plug the V6 II RX directly to the B1.
Please have a go and see if the new 1.1.005 is working with your X-Pro2 and X-T2.
A big Thank you to all that who helped with testing the beta firmware versions. Please do not hesitate to report any weird things you notice and we will try our best to fix them.
Thanks!!
Antonio Lao Brand Manager
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To help us better help you, always state the exact firmware version installed on your Cactus device(s), such as: "1.1.013", "FUJ.1.002", "NIK.A.001", "v.103".
In respect to the new production FW 1.1.005, I have tested with X-Pro2 (FW 2.0), 2 Cactus V6II and 2 Yongnuo YN568EX.
I found with off camera flash triggered by a TX to RX V6II, the system worked as expected, flawless.
However, when a speedlight was fixed on camera (on top on V6II) forced HSS did not function properly (banding on image).
Also when speedlight was on camera (on top of V6II) the speedlight would not turn off (I had to quickly turn the V6II off and on and then I had control over the speedlight on/off button).
I haven't tested with Nissin i40 yet, but will in the next week.
... when a speedlight was fixed on camera (on top on V6II) forced HSS did not function properly (banding on image).
HI Miguel, I tried a MG8000 (Canon) on an X-E1 and it works.
Remember to ...
First switch on the flash, set it to TTL
Then switch on the camera
And lastly swtich on the V6 II. It will auto-detect both the camera and the on-camera flash.
Try and see if that start-up procedure works.
Antonio Lao Brand Manager
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To help us better help you, always state the exact firmware version installed on your Cactus device(s), such as: "1.1.013", "FUJ.1.002", "NIK.A.001", "v.103".
To help us better help you, always state the exact firmware version installed on your Cactus device(s), such as: "1.1.013", "FUJ.1.002", "NIK.A.001", "v.103".
I confirm, after testing again, I ended up with the same result. Forced HSS with on camera flash (on top of V6II) was unsuccessfull.
V6II auto detect camera and flash was all good displaying "F" for Fuji and "N" for the Yongnuo YN568EX (Nikon).
Forced HSS enabled and at 1/1000 banding was present.
Hot shoe plate was also removed.
I don't have another HSS capable flash to test with so if someone else that has the same set-up as me and could conduct the same test that would be GREAT!
If SO chime in with the results we can confirm the issue as isolated or a FW issue.
For some reason we could replicate the same problem on a couple of our units but not others, all running on 1.1.005. This problem will be fixed on the next firmware version - we will try to release it as soon as we can.
Your patience during this time is much appreciated.
Antonio Lao Brand Manager
_____________
To help us better help you, always state the exact firmware version installed on your Cactus device(s), such as: "1.1.013", "FUJ.1.002", "NIK.A.001", "v.103".
For some reason we could replicate the same problem on a couple of our units but not others, all running on 1.1.005. This problem will be fixed on the next firmware version - we will try to release it as soon as we can.
Your patience during this time is much appreciated.
Many Thanks Antonio! Cheers and have a great weekend.
I'm getting the missing .dll also. I've made sure to delete the old version before installing this latest update. Anyone available to help? I have some free time today and trying to test the HSS out with my X-T2
Help me please.... myCactus V6 II (the newest firmware) couldn't work with Profoto D1 500 air/the old ones. So anyones here has the same problem??? Thanks for the solution...
Help me please.... myCactus V6 II (the newest firmware) couldn't work with Profoto D1 500 air/the old ones. So anyones here has the same problem??? Thanks for the solution...
Hi @ronron, just to make sure, are you connecting the V6 II to the D1 via sync cable? And it worked on the previous firmware but not the new one?
Thank you.
Antonio Lao Brand Manager
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To help us better help you, always state the exact firmware version installed on your Cactus device(s), such as: "1.1.013", "FUJ.1.002", "NIK.A.001", "v.103".
Has anyone tried using the V6II with the CAnon 600EX-RT flashes and the Fujifilm X-T2/ X-Pro 2 ? I have updated my triggers to the newest firmware and the forced HSS doesnt seem to be working with the Canon 600EX flash.
Setup
Fuji X-T2 (running firmware v1.0) w/ V6 II on top ( no flash in hotshoe) - setup Forced HSS
i have downloaded the beat firmware and successfully installled it, but i cannot get it to work at all in his with my xt-2 and profoto b1. please help... i have also installed the latest firmware on the profoto flash but that doesn't seem to solve the problem..
best wishes!!
HI Karim, make sure you go through the standard Fujifilm setup proceures:
Let the V6 II auto-detect your camera (removing metal spring plate helps)
LEARN HSS, taking a shot above x-sync, such as 1/1000s.
Turn ON "Forced HSS for Fujifilm" by pushing in the Selection Dial.
As for your Profoto B1, how are you setting it up?
Are you connecting a V6 II RX to the B1 via a sync cord? FYI the B1 has a 3.5mm port.
You need to turn on HSS by selecting the High Speed option on the Air Remote.
Alternatively you could mount the Air Remote on a V6 II RX unit. However our recommended method is to plug the V6 II RX directly to the B1.
Please have a go and see if the new 1.1.005 is working with your X-Pro2 and X-T2.
A big Thank you to all that who helped with testing the beta firmware versions. Please do not hesitate to report any weird things you notice and we will try our best to fix them.
i have tried every scenario possible but i still cannot get the profoto b1 to work with the cactus v6 2 and my fuji xt2 . all with the newest firmware..
This seems like a really stupid question but I can't get the X-T2 to fire RF60 in HSS.
I have not removed the spring plate (is this a key requirement?)
I have updated the firmware to the latest version for both V6 ii and RF60
Can someone bullet out the steps to fire the RF60 remotely from the V6 ii mounted on the X-T2 when the X-T2 is set to a fast shutter speed e.g 1/2000 of a second just to make sure I am not missing a step. When I try the flash simply does not fire or fires but not synced (so I get partial light or a curtain effect)
Removing the Spring Plate certainly seemed to help as well as ensuring the Firmware was correctly installed with the latest version. I also found setting the operating Radio Range to short helped consistency when testing the setting...
Help me please.... myCactus V6 II (the newest firmware) couldn't work with Profoto D1 500 air/the old ones. So anyones here has the same problem??? Thanks for the solution...
Help me please.... myCactus V6 II (the newest firmware) couldn't work with Profoto D1 500 air/the old ones. So anyones here has the same problem??? Thanks for the solution...
Hi @ronron, just to make sure, are you connecting the V6 II to the D1 via sync cable? And it worked on the previous firmware but not the new one?
Thank you.
NOW IT WORKS ON THE NEW FIRMWARE WITH AIR REMOTE ATTACHED DIRECTLY INTO V6 II HOT SHOE, THANKS TO REMOVING SPRING X-T2 HOTSHOE. NOTE: IT HAS TO TIGHTEN N WELL ATTACHED TO X-T2 FOR THE V6 II COZ SOMETIMES HSS UNSTABLE/COULDN'T WORK PROPERLY. JUST MAKE SURE THE ATTACHEMENT, THANKS
Removing the Spring Plate certainly seemed to help as well as ensuring the Firmware was correctly installed with the latest version. I also found setting the operating Radio Range to short helped consistency when testing the setting...
Thanks for the update and posting it on your blog. Thumbs up!
Antonio Lao Brand Manager
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To help us better help you, always state the exact firmware version installed on your Cactus device(s), such as: "1.1.013", "FUJ.1.002", "NIK.A.001", "v.103".
@ronron so it's finally working on your X-T2 and D1 500?
Antonio Lao Brand Manager
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To help us better help you, always state the exact firmware version installed on your Cactus device(s), such as: "1.1.013", "FUJ.1.002", "NIK.A.001", "v.103".
its expensive n bulky, better nissin i60 n godox for the prices... I don't like X-500 at all, still love my D1 500 air hehe
Yeah, I am struggling a bit to come to terms with the sticker price. If only it had radio inside it would made more sense... Any die hard fans who is planning to buy one? Or maybe already pre-ordered?
I must stay Fujifilm did a good job on the EF-X500 in retaining the design queues from the X-series. The only concern is its size, which looks rather bulky. Perhaps a fair comparison would be the Leica's SF24D? It matches both in style and weight when they're paried up. Just my 2c.
Antonio Lao Brand Manager
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To help us better help you, always state the exact firmware version installed on your Cactus device(s), such as: "1.1.013", "FUJ.1.002", "NIK.A.001", "v.103".
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That use to be the case, but with the xp2 and I'm sure the xt2 you can fire the flash in burst mode.
Cheers,
Migel
HI Karim, make sure you go through the standard Fujifilm setup proceures:
- Let the V6 II auto-detect your camera (removing metal spring plate helps)
- LEARN HSS, taking a shot above x-sync, such as 1/1000s.
- Turn ON "Forced HSS for Fujifilm" by pushing in the Selection Dial.
As for your Profoto B1, how are you setting it up?Please have a go and see if the new 1.1.005 is working with your X-Pro2 and X-T2.
A big Thank you to all that who helped with testing the beta firmware versions. Please do not hesitate to report any weird things you notice and we will try our best to fix them.
Thanks!!
Brand Manager
Remember to ...
- First switch on the flash, set it to TTL
- Then switch on the camera
- And lastly swtich on the V6 II. It will auto-detect both the camera and the on-camera flash.
Try and see if that start-up procedure works.Brand Manager
Brand Manager
For some reason we could replicate the same problem on a couple of our units but not others, all running on 1.1.005. This problem will be fixed on the next firmware version - we will try to release it as soon as we can.
Your patience during this time is much appreciated.
Brand Manager
Thank you.
Brand Manager
NOW IT WORKS ON THE NEW FIRMWARE WITH AIR REMOTE ATTACHED DIRECTLY INTO V6 II HOT SHOE, THANKS TO REMOVING SPRING X-T2 HOTSHOE. NOTE: IT HAS TO TIGHTEN N WELL ATTACHED TO X-T2 FOR THE V6 II COZ SOMETIMES HSS UNSTABLE/COULDN'T WORK PROPERLY. JUST MAKE SURE THE ATTACHEMENT, THANKS
Brand Manager
Brand Manager
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. Yeah, I am struggling a bit to come to terms with the sticker price. If only it had radio inside it would made more sense... Any die hard fans who is planning to buy one? Or maybe already pre-ordered?
I must stay Fujifilm did a good job on the EF-X500 in retaining the design queues from the X-series. The only concern is its size, which looks rather bulky. Perhaps a fair comparison would be the Leica's SF24D? It matches both in style and weight when they're paried up. Just my 2c.
Brand Manager