FlexTT5-Nikon
Use the FlexTT5 Transceiver with the MiniTT1 Transmitter to control single or multiple off-camera electronic or intelligent i-TTL / CLS Speedlights.You can now place TTL or manual flashes anywhere to illuminate the scene: Around corners, out-of-sight and in bright sunlight. The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 are compatible with any PocketWizard radio for triggering manual flash or remote cameras.
FULL FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS:
ControlTL™
PocketWizard’s newest firmware platform taps into
the camera’s digital communications to enable an entirely new level of
remote flash capability through our proven radio system. ControlTL
allows remote i-TTL for Nikon CLS / i-TTL systems as well as Manual Power
Control. ControlTL firmware is configurable and upgradeable for
“future-proof” continuous improvement.
Dedicated CLS / i-TTL Triggering
Locking your FlexTT5 Transceiver into the hot shoe of a Nikon DSLR camera, and
mounting CLS / i-TTL flashes onto FlexTT5 Transceivers gives you full
flash exposure control with the freedom and reliability of a
PocketWizard radio. There are no special settings to make or modes to
call up. Use the camera’s exposure compensation controls for basic control of
remote flashes, or add an AC3 ZoneController or Nikon Master unit for
even more flexibility.
Manual Power Control
Adjust the manual power settings of
your remote Nikon Speedlights directly from a SB-800, SB-900 flash or PocketWizard AC3 ZoneController mounted on
your on-camera FlexTT5. Working with a Nikon SB-800, SB-900 or AC3 in the
shoe of the FlexTT5, you can independently control the power
output of up to three remote groups of lights (you can have as many lights in
each group as you want) from full power down to the lowest setting. Now you
can work with total control with your remote lights, without leaving
your shooting position. Nikon SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander may also be used.
Zone Select
The
FlexTT5 Transceiver has an A-B-C zone select switch to allow use with
the remote groups/zones found on on the PocketWizard AC3 ZoneController or Nikon flashes. Zones allow you to control single or groups of lights independently from other lights in different zones. These zones can also be used with a MuiltiMAX thus
allowing you to pair a single MultiMAX radio on camera with FlexTT5's
Transceivers on your remote flashes and utilize many of the MultiMAX's
advance trigger functions.
HyperSync™
Our patent pending
HyperSync technology
allows photographers to achieve faster X-sync speeds, sometimes up to
1/8000 of a second, with full power
flash. Now you can cut the ambient
light and use wide-open apertures, outdoors in bright sunlight.
HyperSync automatically adjusts the timing of
your flash trigger so that faster than X-sync speeds can be achieved.
With certain Canon camera and flash combinations, you can achieve sync
all the way to 1/8000th of a second. Just imagine what you can do
using
flash in bright sun with wide open apertures and fast shutter speeds.
Since HyperSync is a trigger function you can use any PocketWizard
Receiver
including the FlexTT5, PlusII or MultiMAX.
HyperSync works with both TTL speedlites and
full size studio flash. Please visit http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/hyperSync
for configuring HyperSync. While performance varies by the camera and
flash equipment being used, HyperSync will get the maximum possible out
of any set-up.
HyperSync™ Automation
With ControlTL Firmware Update 3.0 (Nikon) and 6.0 (Canon), configuring
HyperSync has now been automated. HyperSync Automation adjusts
HyperSync timing in two separate places – on the transmitter and on the
receiving ControlTL radio. The transmitting or on-camera MiniTT1 or
FlexTT5 automatically adjusts HyperSync to compensate for changes made
to shutter speed. Photographers can further refine HyperSync via the
PocketWizard Utility. For more information on Configuring HyperSync
Automation, visit the HyperSync section of the PocketWizard Wiki.
High Speed Sync / FP
When
HyperSync can’t keep up, FP/High Speed Sync takes over for Speedlight flash
photography all the way to 1/8000. Use this feature to shoot wide
open in bright sun for amazing results. ControlTL optimizes this
amazing
feature by shortening the flash burst to the precise amount needed
resulting in faster recycling times and more flashes per battery set
when
shooting in Nikon's HSS/FP Flash mode.
High Speed Sync (HSS / FP Sync) Disable Mode
Select
either HSS Sync or HyperSync™ at shutter speeds above x-sync. This
allows you to use HyperSync and the benefit of full power flash all the
way up to 1/8000 with certain flash systems.
Rear Curtain Sync
Precise rear curtain sync capability is engaged using the camera's sync settings. Capture natural light trails with sharp exposures at the end – no “after trails!”
Pre-Flash Boost
Nikon flashes use a dual preflash system to calculate i-TTL exposure
values. In many TTL situations, including shooting in full sun, over
long distance or using diffusers or bounce flash, the normal pre-flash
is simply not enough for the camera to see. PocketWizard's Pre-Flash
Boost increases your remote Nikon flashes first preflash by three stops
and, if necessary, the second preflash by one stop. The boost level
can also be adjusted at the flash if necessary.
PowerTracking
When working with the PowerST4, PowerMC2 and AC9/FlexTT5 paired with compatible manual flashes, you can change any of your settings on your
camera and the system adjusts for those changes. Change your exposure
compensation to adjust the exposure or make adjustments in aperture or
ISO and the system balances your flash for proper exposure.
Basic Trigger Mode
Allows the FlexTT5 to
work as a transmitter on ANY camera it will fit.
PocketWizard Compatible
The MiniTT1 sends out two trigger signals; one on the new ControlTL
channels, and another on the same channels as all standard trigger
PocketWizard radios, so they
will work with any unit you may already have.
PocketWizard Utility - Programmable and Upgradeable
Use
the supplied PocketWizard Utility software with the on-board USB port
to program the FlexTT5 to any PocketWizard channel and zone as well as
many other custom settings. The FlexTT5 can be upgraded whenever
updates and feature enhancements are available (many planned!).
Auto-Sensing Transceiver Technology
PocketWizard's
Auto-Sensing Transceiver Technology enables the FlexTT5 Transceiver to
switch back and forth between Transmitter and Receiver modes as needed
for greater flexibility on the job. All PocketWizard Transceivers
default to Reciever mode. When a hot shoe or other trigger is detected,
it automatically switches to Transmitter mode.
Auto-Relay Mode
Easily trigger a remote camera in
sync with distant remote flashes with Auto-Relay Mode. Put a camera
where you can't be and have remote TTL or manual lighting at the same
time. Expand your coverage and increase your creativity.
Channels / Learn Mode
The FlexTT5 has two channel configuration settings; C1 and C2. Each can be
programmed as needed with up to 20 ControlTL channels* for TTL
photography or Manual Power Control, or 32 standard channels** for manual
flash photography. Channels can be configured with the PocketWizard
utility or use the Learn function to quickly program channels, or
the reset function to configure back to factory settings.
*
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20 ControlTL channels for FCC/IC 344 MHz radios and
three ControlTL
channels for CE 433 MHz radios.
** - 32
Standard channels for FCC/IC 344 MHz radios and
35 Standard
channels for CE 433 MHz radios.
ZoneControl
Add the AC3 ZoneController on top of your FlexTT5
and gain three zones of power control right from the camera’s position.
Works in both auto/CLS/i-TTL and manual. Shut down an entire zone with
the flick of a switch.
AC3 ZoneController sold separately.
SpeedCycler with an AC3 ZoneController
Previously only seen
with PocketWizard’s MultiMAX radios, this new mode is designed to
rapidly cycle through multiple flash units fired individually in
sequence. This allows photographers to fire a camera in sync with
flashes faster than a single flash unit can recycle. It can also be used
for triggering remote cameras sequentially. SpeedCycler is engaged on a
transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 via the PocketWizard Utility.
SpeedCycler mode requires an AC3 ZoneController in the top hot-shoe of
the on-camera PocketWizard radio. Zones A, B, and C will be triggered
sequentially and individual zones can be disabled by setting the AC3’s
Zone Switch to the off position. Both TTL and manual flash controls are
supported.
Flash Power Control without a Camera
Photographers can now
take their AC3 and transmitting radio off-camera and use it to set power
levels for any flash with a ControlTL receiver, making it more
convenient to use an optically triggered light meter, or control the
power levels with just a MiniTT1/FlexTT5 and AC3 in their hand while
another photographer takes the pictures. Previously, an AC3
ZoneController on a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 needed to be on camera to send
manual power levels to remote flashes. Now, when connected to a MiniTT1
or FlexTT5, manual power levels are transmitted to remote flashes when
the TEST button is pressed even when the transmitter is off the camera.
This affects both speedlights connected to receiving FlexTT5s and larger
flashes like AlienBees and Elinchrom RX units with ControlTL receivers.
Camera/Flash Ports
The FlexTT5 Transceiver has two plug-in
ports for use with remote CLS / i-TTL cameras and other flash units,
including studio strobes. With its auto-relay function, the FlexTT5 can
trigger a remote camera and transmit to a remote strobe.
Continuous Fast FPS
Never before have you been able to shoot remote CLS / i-TTL non-stop in continuous high-speed mode. Fill the buffer! Nothing else comes close.
Low-Profile Design
The
FlexTT5 lies flat, stays out of the way and features a flip-up antenna
for additional range when needed.
Auto Trigger Select for ControlTL
The hot shoe on both the MiniTT1 and Flex TT5 will trigger just about any hot shoe flash placed into it in addition to the Nikon Speedlight's it is designed for. Yes, you can now fire just about any hot shoe flash including Vivatar, Canon, etc., in manual mode only and not TTL mode. (max trigger voltage < 50V, use P2 port for up to 200V)
Built-in Hot Shoe
Lock your Canon flash into the FlexTT5’s dedicated hot shoe and combine your remote flash with on-camera flash or use the on-camera flash for additional CLS / i-TTL or Manual Power Control only. The metal and glass reinforced resin hot shoe assembly is a superstructure onto itself and incredibly durable. The best part; no more cords.
Continuous Remote Camera Triggering
This allows for triggering a continuous motor drive burst of a camera connected to the P1 port on a remote FlexTT5.
Transmit Only Mode
This prevents an incoming trigger signal firing your on-camera FlexTT5 and flash,
in situations where multiple photographers are using the same set of
remote PocketWizard radios.
Product Information:
FlexTT5 for Nikon-English
FlexTT5 for Nikon-French
FlexTT5 for Nikon-Spanish
FlexTT5 for Nikon-German
Quick Guide, Help Files and Wiki Manual
1. Review the Nikon Quick Guide below.
2. Download the latest PocketWizard Utility and review the help text. It is located here.
3. Visit the PocketWizard Wiki
MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Nikon QUICK GUIDE








