Open Invitation to existing V6 II Pentax users: Alpha Testing for X-TTL

Antonio

Hey Pentaxians,

We are looking for volunteers who uses a Pentax camera (obviously) and also an original Pentax flash (such as AF360FGZ II, etc.).

This is going to be a quick alpha test run before we dive deep into our X-TTL development. As we want to quickly test something out before we set up the wireless protocols.

We do not have all the camera models in our studio to test, so it's great if you have these camera models:

- Q7

- Q-S1

- K-P

- K70

- K-S2

- K-5 II

- K-500

- K-1

- 645Z

What you will get from the alpha testing firmware version is a very basic one, without any fancy functions except for off-camera TTL metering.

All we need to hear from you is whether you see a correctly exposed image.

Requirements for enrolling for alpha test:

1. own at least two (2) V6 II transceivers
   
2. own an original Pentax portable flash
   

If you are interested, feel free to leave a message below or email us directly at info@cactus-image.com.

Thank you very much!

inextenza

Hi,

I just bought 3 V6-II, to be used on the following Pentax gear:
- K20D (if needed)
- K5-IIs
- K1
- AF540FGZ
- AF540FGZ-II

If I can help…

Antonio

Thank you @inextenza!

As mentioned in the other thread, alpha is done and the next phase is beta testing. I will sign you up and when we are ready to start I will send you more details.

Cheers!

dlafferty2

Would love to test the alpha X-TTL with my Pentax K-1.

Antonio

Thank you for offering your help, @dlafferty2.

For our records, please send us an email or message below with the gear your current have, camera and flashes.

You may send it to:  info@cactus-image.com

Cheers!

BenR

Hi,

i'd like to take part of the testing

I own
4x Cactus V6ii

Pentax K5 / K5II / K3 / K3II and K1

Flashes AF360/540 and various others

Antonio

Thank you, @BenR for offering your help with beta testing!

We will send you an email before we are ready to start.

Cheers and we will be in touch soon.

klaus123

Hi

I would like to support your Beta program too.

Camers: K1, K3, K7, K01, Q10
Original Pentax Flashes: AF360/540
Cactus: 2x V6II, 2xCF60
Metz: M400 & 26 AF1 (Pentax Version)

Antonio

Thank you Klaus for offering your help.

Please check PM.

herdsman

May i help with a Pentax K-S2, 2 pc Cactus V6II and a 2 flashes (Shanny SN600FGZ, Yongnuo 585Ex, both for Pentay systems) ?

Antonio

Thanks a lot @herdsman, FYI the firmware is almost ready for public release, but we still welcome your inputs. I will send you a PM later.

Cheers!

inextenza

So you don't need beta testers anymore?
Have you a release roadmap?

Class A

The Pentax X-TTL variant has been published already. Just use the Firmware Upgrader.

Antonio

Thanks Class A. Indeed the firmware is now available.

@inextenza, you can check the microsite:

https://www.cactus-image.com/special/X-TTL/

Download the Firmware Updater here:

https://www.cactus-image.com/downloads.html

FYI, below is our estimate for the remaining systems:

1. Olympus - November 2017 
   
2. Nikon - December / January 2018 
   
3. Canon - January / February 2018 
   

Cheers!

inextenza

Sorry, I expected an annoucement in this topic

Antonio

Sorry, I expected an annoucement in this topic

Thank you for the suggestion.

In the future, we shall also announce here in the Community Forum.

Your help is much appreciated.