Fujifilm X-T2 Compatibility with Cactus V6 II to support HSS (Now Supported! v.1.1.005)
[ Update: The latest firmware version 1.1.005 now supports the X-T2 and X-Pro2 (v2.0)! ]
Hey everyone,
As many of you who bought the new Fujifilm X-T2 inquired about whether the V6 II can support HSS, the answer is - not yet.
We post on Facebook and Twitter earlier today:
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"A message to #Fujifilm #XT2 owners: The #CactusV6II currently does not support #HSS on this camera. Fingerscrossed, we hope a simple firmware update will do the trick so we can put a smile on your face."
We will be getting our X-T2 unit in the next couple of days (it seems to be out of stock everywhere here in Hong Kong) and hopefully we'll be able to come up a solution very quickly. Pllease stay tune to this post and our social media for the latest updates.
For those who may not know, X-T2 is running on a new firmware version that will work with Fujifilm's upcoming EF-X500 portable flash and supports HSS. (Finally, Fujifilm's own HSS.) Currently, Cactus's Forced HSS for Fujifilm is for cameras with existing firmwares - one that does not natively support HSS. X-photographers who also tested the EF-X500 with the X-Pro2 running on new firmware also did not work. Ultimately we also need the X500 in order to complete the compatibility study.
Thank you in advance for your patience during this time.
Hey everyone,
As many of you who bought the new Fujifilm X-T2 inquired about whether the V6 II can support HSS, the answer is - not yet.
We post on Facebook and Twitter earlier today:
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Cactus.Image/
And Twitter: https://twitter.com/cactus_image
"A message to #Fujifilm #XT2 owners: The #CactusV6II currently does not support #HSS on this camera. Fingerscrossed, we hope a simple firmware update will do the trick so we can put a smile on your face."
We will be getting our X-T2 unit in the next couple of days (it seems to be out of stock everywhere here in Hong Kong) and hopefully we'll be able to come up a solution very quickly. Pllease stay tune to this post and our social media for the latest updates.
For those who may not know, X-T2 is running on a new firmware version that will work with Fujifilm's upcoming EF-X500 portable flash and supports HSS. (Finally, Fujifilm's own HSS.) Currently, Cactus's Forced HSS for Fujifilm is for cameras with existing firmwares - one that does not natively support HSS. X-photographers who also tested the EF-X500 with the X-Pro2 running on new firmware also did not work. Ultimately we also need the X500 in order to complete the compatibility study.
Thank you in advance for your patience during this time.
Antonio Lao
Brand Manager
Brand Manager
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EF-X500 ... when are they shipping anyway?
Some say it will be delayed and others say it will be out this month.
Brand Manager
In the next couple of days, we will soon have a beta firmware for you to test on the X-T2.
If you are interested in testing it with us, please send an email to info@cactus-image.com with subject line "X-T2" and we will send you the Updater with embedded X-T2 beta firmware.
I would greatly appreciate if you can share your findngs here on the fourm (under this post) so we can see if others experience the same kind of bugs and issues.
For those who needs to use the V6 II for commercial work, please wait a little bit more as the beta version is likely not ready.
Thank you in advance to those who are participating.
Brand Manager
Remove the metal spring plate from the X-T2 hot shoe before you start - this allows a better connection between V6 II and the camera.
The beta firmware has the same Forced HSS setup for Fujifilm, meaning you have to first:
- Go through LEARN HSS (Menu button > FUNCTIONS > LEARN HSS)
- Turn on Forced HSS by pushing in the Adjustment Dial before taking a shot above camera's x-sync.
- And when taking a shot below x-sync, you have to manually turn off Forced HSS by again pushing the Adjustment Dial.
Here's how to take off the metal spring plate:Just shout if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Brand Manager
Test 1:
ISO - Aperture - Shutter are locked at 200 - f1.4 - 1/1000, and the flash power is being lowered by one stop in each photo, from 1/1 down to 1/128. I know 1/1 and 1/2 look very similar, not sure what happened there.
Test 2:
ISO - Aperture - Flash Power are locked at 200 - f1.4 - 1/128, and the shutter is increased one stop in each photo, from 1/250 up to 1/8000
Everything looks good so far, will continue to test!
Others who are also testing please feel free to report your findings too.
@vaughst, indeed you can. And it's easier to put it back on than taking it out too.
Thank you!
Brand Manager
Thank you and I look forward to your feedback!
Brand Manager
Brand Manager
Anyone testing the beta firmware and has an X-Pro1 to verify?
Thanks in advance
Brand Manager
@matsalthin, so were you able to install the beta firmware on the V6 II?
Re-download the Firmware Updater from our website. The DLL issues has been fixed. Then do the manual insert of the beta firmware. Let me know if it works!
Good to hear!
But there are still minor fixes. One we noticed is when using the beta firmware on X-Pro1, we had to use second curtain sync in order for HSS to work. So there are timing differences between Fuji new and old firmware.
Thank you all again for your inputs. Keep them coming, any weird behaviors or problems you encounter on your X-T2 or other Fujifilm cameras running on the beta firmware on the V6 II.
Brand Manager
Did you follow the on-screen pop up windows and remove (uninstall) the previous version before installing the new Updater?
We tried on multiple Windows PC and worked without any DLL issues.
Brand Manager
from the terminal command “cd .cactus-updater-files” so I tried it on the Windows bootcamp. To clarify, this is when trying to install the beta version that supports HSS
At least I got it to work with SB-800. I deleted the old file. Done the upd again with the latest ver. Deleted again the upd file. Add the new beta file and it's works. But just with SB-800, not at all with Nissin i40 and with Cactus RF60 it's flash on HSS but I can't use the control for power and zoom.
Found one minor issue with the beta firmware (fuji xt2 to nikon sb900 flashes). Take a few pics, flashes fire fine. Wait 5-10 seconds, and the flash won't fire on the first exposure, but take a second shot right after and the flash fires. Like something is going to sleep, but flash sleep is turned off, cactus sleep is 15 min, and the Fuji sleep is at 2 min.
Thanks!
Mike