Does V6 II HSS Work With X-E2 and RF60s?

kap

Hi Cactus (V6 II) Team,

Upon
further research and reading, I am tending to conclude that the Cactus V6 II DOES
NOT support Fujifilm X-E2 although Cactus V6 II literature generically/categorically says it supports
Fujifilm cameras in their marketing literature.

Just so you know, I have just made a purchase for the Cactus V6 II, and would like to cancel the order (#1196) for the Cactus V6 II (you may ship the rest of the other items in the order) if it is indeed true Cactus V6 II DOES
NOT support Fujifilm X-E2 and with no firmware upgrade available to support it in the foreseeable future. 

Why?

1) I own Fujifilm X-E2 cameras

2) I already own a Cactus V6 and 2 X RF60s

My
only reason to purchase the Cactus V6 II is for HSS support. If this is
not supported for Fujifilm X-E2, then there is no point in making the
investment!
In my opinion, Cactus should be more responsible/forward coming and
publish/update a list of cameras which is supported/not supported, to
take away all the doubt and confusion the generic Fujifilm cameras support claim is causing among customers intend on purchasing the Cactus V6 II.

Regards,

Ken

Class A

In my opinion, Cactus should be more responsible/forward coming and publish/update a list of cameras which is supported/not supported, to take away all the doubt and confusion the generic Fujifilm cameras support claim is causing among customers intend on purchasing the Cactus V6 II.

The product description page states

Camera(s) tested that does not support high-speed sync modes on the Cactus V6 II:

    - Fujifilm X-E2 (Updated: July 18, 2016)

I guess the note could be more prominent.

kap

Hi Class A (does this refer to amp design?)

Absolutely, the note could be more prominent; as I have suggested, a camera supported/unsupported list is certainly a step in the right direction, where potential customers can quickly go to for reference. I am pretty sure Cactus Support/Technical team can manage this fairly easily.

Don't expect customers to read through all the fine print when the broad Marketing pitch claim otherwise. 

Regards,
Ken

Class A

Hi Class A (does this refer to amp design?)

Yes, exactly. Well spotted!

Music and high-end gear have been a passion of mine long before I caught the photography bug.

kap

, Built my own JLH Class A a while back, still working to this day!
Great sounds.
Ken

Class A

Cool!

I'm using a Nelson Pass design from his days at Threshold. He did some interesting DIY designs later on.

kap

Hi Class A,
Wow! this going down memory lane, speaking of Nelson Pass, I built his single MOSFET pre-amp to complement the JLH Class A.
Both works really well as a pair.
Still enjoying the fruits of my labour until today!
Regards,
Ken

Class A

Awesome!

We better stop the off-topic chatting now, before we get kicked off.

Antonio

Hey audiophiles, you are welcome to to continue your chat in the General Discussion section:
http://www.cactus-image.com/community/categories/general

In my opinion, Cactus should be more responsible/forward coming and
publish/update a list of cameras which is supported/not supported, to
take away all the doubt and confusion the generic Fujifilm cameras support claim is causing among customers intend on purchasing the Cactus V6 II.

Thank you for your suggestion @kap
Like what you and Class A suggested, the list of unsupported cameras can be more prominent.

kap

hi antonio,
good day. thank you for chiming in.
hope you can look into this and remedy as brand manager
i like Cactus products, the prompt response and service very much, keep up the good work, team.
btw, is there any possibility Cactus can release a firmware to make the V6 II HSS work with X-E2.
that will indeed be godsend (at least for me).
have a good weekend.
regards,
ken

Antonio

hope you can look into this and remedy ... is there any possibility Cactus can release a firmware to make the V6 II HSS work with X-E2.

Hi Ken, a new firmware is not going to help as the incompatibility is due to hardware and electronics in the V6 II / X-E2. Sorry!

kap

ok, noted, thanks, antonio. regards, ken.

mike_g

Why does my xe-1 work with HSS but not the xe-2

mike_g

Sorry , more details , v6 11 version1.1.001 on camera , not auto detected but manual , hss synced at 1/1000th , forced hss on ,rf 60 version 2.02 , no updates and syncs to 1/4000th straight out of the boxes 99/100 ! Xe-1 with latest software , I do have some questions about the rf 60 starting up and just ticking but I'll ask elsewhere

Antonio

Why does my xe-1 work with HSS but not the xe-2

As mentioned just couple replies above, it's a hardware issue.

... forced hss on ,rf 60 version 2.02

Cool!  But do get the latest firmware on the RF60, it's v2.04 now.
It fixes various bugs and more reliable.

Thank you!

mike_g

if I update can an update be reversed to an earlier version if necessary , at the moment HSS is working on my xe-1 and I'd hate to lose it as it's the main reason for me purchasing an rf60 and v6ii.

Antonio

... can an update be reversed to an earlier version ...?

Yes, at any time. Just pick the version from the list.

I have just tested V6 II (1.1.005) on an X-E1 (v2.31) and HSS works up to 1/4000s.

kap

Many thanks for sharing, Mike, good to know the set-up works with the X-E1. 
Ken