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V6 II with Cactus RF60

TonyCongoTonyCongo
in V6 II Compatibility
I just got the V6II and I'm testing it with the RF60 - nothing. How do I get these to work? It will fire but not HSS. The RF60 is set to HSS, but does not fire. Also, the V6II will not control the RF60s power.

Does anyone have suggestions?

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  • TonyCongoTonyCongo
    Also, I can not predictably get the focus assist to work. 

  • AntonioAntonio
    Hi @TonyCongo,

    What camera are you using?

    If you are using the default auto-detect, did you half-press camera shutter button as you swtich on the V6 II to TX mode?

    What firmware are you running on your RF60?
    Use the latest version V2.04.
    You can check the version by pressing the NEXT button and switching ON the flash.
    By default (v2.04) AU HSS (Automatic HSS) is switched ON already. So you don't need to set anything on the flash - except for:
    1. SLAVE mode
    2. Channels - same as V6 II TX
    3. Group - make sure the group is activated on V6 II TX
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    Also, I can not predictably get the focus assist to work. 

    AF-assist light comes on when the camera sends out a corresponding signal. A few manufacturers have taken away this signal, such as Fujifilm, Olympus, and Sony.

    Thank you.
    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 the time being, Cactus V6 (MK1) running on firmware version 2.1.001 can be triggered by a V6 II (MK2) running on Multi-brand HSS firmware (e.g. 1.1.013) but not by X-TTL firmware versions:  PEN.A.001 NIK.A.001 OLY.A.001.  No schedule has been released yet for an "A" version firmware on the V6 (MK1). 

    Cactus RF60X / RF60 Firmware versions A04 and A03 currently ONLY works with PEN.A.001 NIK.A.001 and OLY.A.001.  Other "A" version of X-TTL firmware will be released soon. For both Multi-brand HSS and X-TTL firmware versions (FUJ, SIG, SON), install firmware version 103 / 205 on your RF60X / RF60.

    Nikon D750 users please read this thread: 

    Fujifilm EF-X500 users please read this thread:

    Feel free to suggest an improvement or share product ideas. Contact us directly at info@cactus-image.com.  At Cactus, we listen. 
  • TonyCongoTonyCongo
    I am using a Canon 6D a 5dII and a T31.
    I just checked the firmware on the RF and its V125 - how do I upgrade the RFs firmware?

  • AntonioAntonio
    ...I just checked the firmware on the RF and its V125 - how do I upgrade the RFs firmware?

    Ohh!!  No wonder! :)

    Download the Firmware Updater here:
    http://www.cactus-image.com/downloads.html

    You will also need a mini-USB cable to connect the flash to your computer.

    Get the latest version, v.2.04.

    Thank you.
    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 the time being, Cactus V6 (MK1) running on firmware version 2.1.001 can be triggered by a V6 II (MK2) running on Multi-brand HSS firmware (e.g. 1.1.013) but not by X-TTL firmware versions:  PEN.A.001 NIK.A.001 OLY.A.001.  No schedule has been released yet for an "A" version firmware on the V6 (MK1). 

    Cactus RF60X / RF60 Firmware versions A04 and A03 currently ONLY works with PEN.A.001 NIK.A.001 and OLY.A.001.  Other "A" version of X-TTL firmware will be released soon. For both Multi-brand HSS and X-TTL firmware versions (FUJ, SIG, SON), install firmware version 103 / 205 on your RF60X / RF60.

    Nikon D750 users please read this thread: 

    Fujifilm EF-X500 users please read this thread:

    Feel free to suggest an improvement or share product ideas. Contact us directly at info@cactus-image.com.  At Cactus, we listen. 
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