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Setup for Remote Manual Power Control: Order of Powering ON Devices

AntonioAntonio
edited August 2015 in V6 Announcements and FAQ
This came up a few times where users experienced problems of remote power controlling their TTL flash.
 It may be a simple fix by following the correct way of powering on your devices - Top Down.

As laid out in the user manual here are the steps to follow:

1. Connect the flash units to the V6.
2. Switch on the flash units in TTL mode. Then switch on the V6 in RX mode.
3. Choose the correct flash prof ile for each V6.

Now you may not find this steps on your printed user manual. You can download the latest PDF version here:
http://www.cactus-image.com/Cactus%20V6%20User%20Manual%20(EN).pdf


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.

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

Comments

  • McGregNiMcGregNi
    One related question here ....is there a recommended power -on order for using a TTL flash attached to a V6 which is attached to the camera hot-shoe? Eg, is it 'Flash, V6, camera', or 'camera, V6, flash' etc .... ?
  • AntonioAntonio
    Yes, especiallly, as most V6 users would need a TTL flash for remote power control.  Always switch on the gear from the top down.
    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. 
  • McGregNiMcGregNi
    Thanks, I'll follow that order from now.
  • TimHooverTimHoover
    I have tried everything listed above, in the order listed and still cannot get the V6 to control my flash power. I downloaded the most recent firmware (as of 2/2/18) but nothing seems to work. I am using a Nikon 850D with either a SB24 or SB700 flash (neither work). I can't help but think I'm missing something but I sure can't tell what.
  • AntonioAntonio
    Hi @TimHoover, what flash profile did you set for the two Nikon flashes? Are the flashes operating in TTL mode?

    And when you said "neither work", what actually happened?
    1. Flash did not fire
    2. Flash fired but did not sync with image
    3. Flash fired but not the entire image was illuminated
    When you release shutter button on your D850, did the status LED blink green on both the V6 TX unit and RX unit(s)?

    Thanks!

    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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