Each flash model has its individual power level characteristics. In V6 II, we have
profiled them in two ways:
1. System-specific
Auto Flash Profiles
: The V6 II can auto detect the camera system
of the connected flash and activate the ‘Auto’ profile that will work with all flash
models of the same camera system;
2.
Model-specific Profiles
: For more accurate power output, users can choose from
the V6 II menu the flash profile that would work perfectly with the specific flash
model.
We have profiled more than 40 popular flash models across a wide range of brands
so that the V6 II can precisely control their output levels. With this unique feature,
photographers can remotely control the flash power of various flash models, even of
different brands!
For flash models that have not been included in the profile list, the V6 II can still work
with it by the auto flash profiles. Users could further calibrate the flash profiles in the
Cactus Firmware Updater to produce more accurate power outputs.
Whether built-in or calibrated from the firmware updater software, the flash profile
stored in the V6 II can virtually command the flash to produce ANY power level
within the maximum output, and even exceeds what the flash menu allows you to
do:
1. Finer increment scales: The V6 can adjust the power level of flash to 1/10 EV
step, a much finer increment level than the flash menu itself allows (see Section
12.3 for setting up the EV step).
2. Extremely short firing time: In Lo Power mode, the V6 can f ire flashes for very
short lengths of time at extremely low power levels (roughly equal to 1/256),
which is beyond the standard flash power range (see Section 12.4 for enabling
the Lo Power output).
3. Unified power level scale for different flash models: The V6 benchmarks the light
intensity output of different flash models in your set up and commands them to
fire at the same power scale (see Section 12.2 for adjusting absolute power).
Ready to go? Let’s get on board and see what the V6 II can do!