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Compatibility with Broncolor & Profoto

iain7iain7
in V6 II Compatibility
Hi there
Can anyone tell me if they work with broncolor & profoto studio packs. Im looking to use the high speed sync with these makes of flash. Will it work ???
Many thanks...

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  • AntonioAntonio
    Hello @iain7,

    Can anyone tell me if they work with broncolor & profoto studio packs.

    We and our distributors have only tested the Profoto B1 and Broncolor Siros L to be working fine.

    What specific studio packs model are you using?

    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", "NIK.A.001", "v.103", or "A06".

    TTL or HSS not working on Cactus V6 II and V6 IIs? Be sure to check hot shoe connectivity by doing the <CAMERA INFO> check.

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  • iain7iain7
    Hi Antonio
    Thanks for getting back to me.
    I want to use them with my profoto pro 7a pack & my pro 7b pack.
    As for broncolor i want to use them with my opus packs, primo packs & my minipuls mono heads.
    Many thanks
    Iain
  • AntonioAntonio
    Hello Iain,

    Sorry for missing your message.

    Well we haven't tried those Power Packs before. Does Profoto list flash duration of them at t0.1?  If they don't have a HSS mode then their flash duration needs to be 1/100s or longer in order for V6 II to work in HSS..

    If you are not sure it would be best to contact your local Profoto dealer.

    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", "NIK.A.001", "v.103", or "A06".

    TTL or HSS not working on Cactus V6 II and V6 IIs? Be sure to check hot shoe connectivity by doing the <CAMERA INFO> check.

    Feel free to suggest an improvement or share product ideas. Contact us directly at info@cactus-image.com.  At Cactus, we listen. 
  • iain7iain7
    Hi Antonio

    Thanks for getting back to me.The specifications of the broncolor is..Flash duration t 0.1 1/230 & the profoto is...  t 0.5 1/8000 - 1/600s
    Does that help ? Will it work ?

    Many thanks
    Iain



  • paulsterpaulster
    The Bron duration is too short.  I think only the Move pack and Siros heads with the latest firmware are HSS-capable, because Bron have always focused on the shortest possible flash durations for studio work.

    The Profoto might work at t0.5 1/600, but the trouble is Profoto don't publish their t0.1 times.

    I'd think the 7B would support HSS though, since it's designed for outdoor shooting where you're likely to need HSS.
  • AntonioAntonio
    Hi Iain, no problem.
    ...The specifications of the broncolor is..Flash duration t 0.1 1/230...



    You might be able to cut it, but we can't be sure because, to be on the safe side, we recommend the strobe needs to have a flash duration of 1/100s or longer. Now 1/230s is a little iffy.

    Profoto one, we need a t0.1 number from them.
    But as @paulster said above, Profoto does not publish their t0.1 times so it's hard to guage.


    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", "NIK.A.001", "v.103", or "A06".

    TTL or HSS not working on Cactus V6 II and V6 IIs? Be sure to check hot shoe connectivity by doing the <CAMERA INFO> check.

    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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