Has anyone tried the new PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Nikon...or Canon since they're the same in function?
I'm thinking of buying one of each before the dreaded vat increase.
PocketWizard MiniTT1 for Nikon
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Posted 2 years ago #
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I would like to, but i'd have a hard job convincing the wife.
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Sorry, I won't have mine until March. That is my one large purchase of camera gear each year.
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No problem JorPet, I bought a MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 today...I think that's the last of my purchases of this year too...although there's still a few days of 2010 left and my credit card is trying to seduce me...if it dresses up in black stockings and heels I'll have to give in lol.
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i thought they weren't released yet? where'd you get? couldn't find it on amazon. . .
Good purchase for $400 imo - I've debated between just getting a SB700 and pairing with my SB900, but then again, the fact that it's NON-IR and radio-signal only make it a worthwhile investment for me, since I'll do random, creative engagement shots where having a little flash would go a LONG way. . .
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They're available here in the UK shivaswrath, calumet and warehouseexpress have them in stock... the MiniTT1 was £210 the FlexTT5 £230.
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PW told me, I think, in March that these would be available in "Summer" sometime. That turned in August. Then they said "Fall" sometime. That turned into December and only last week a PW tech said "mid-December to early January". As broxibear points out they are available in the UK and NR showed a pair delivered to some dude in Australia.
After a great deal of experimenting I did find a way to pre-order on Amazon. Try this page, there's a link to be notified when available.
http://www.amazon.com/PocketWizard-MiniTT1-Transmitter-Nikon-Flashes/dp/B001T9NX9Q
God want these! I've got Elinchrom Skyports, which work great, but these new PW's should be absolutely amazing.
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They are available worldwide now, except in Canada (just becoming available) and the United States (not until January). It's not just motorcycles the U.S. always seems to get only after the rest of the world has enjoyed them.
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warprints said:
They are available worldwide now, except in Canada (just becoming available) and the United States (not until January). It's not just motorcycles the U.S. always seems to get only after the rest of the world has enjoyed them.It is odd that we got them in the UK before the U.S. as they're made in the America?... January is next week so it's not a long wait.
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I'm planning on buying at least a couple of the FlexTT5s. After reading the Nikon quick-guide it seems a shame that it isn't possible to fully leverage the camera's built-in master functionality. The only CLS option without an on-camera flash is limited to a [single] group/zone with 0.0 FEC and master flash cancelled (the "Basic Wireless CLS" mode).
Still, some of the other capabilities of the controlTL system are intriguing, including those afforded by the optional AC3 ZoneController.
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I shall wait then...so wiser to get 2 flex's instead of a mini+flex?
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broxibear, I suspect that it has to do with the FCC that they were delayed. Different parts of the world get different frequency ranges and have to be certified for use in the proper locations. Hopefully this will all be sorted out by March.
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P.S. the usb port on the FlexTT5 is hidden behind the antenna...took me ages to find the bloody thing, doh !
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My mini TT1 and Flex TT5 arrived today
Yes, at last you can sync, even if the remote flash is not in the line of sight
E.g. being used as a back light or hidden inside an Ezybox
The down side, to take full advantage of the Nikon Advanced wireless iTTL you still need
a SU 800 or Master flash, attached to the wizard on the camera
If you are using several remotes, each one is going to need a Flex TT5. You cannot mix a non wizard remote with one using a Flex TT5
Anther, minor down side is only 2 channels, this might be a problem, given the range over which the wizard works
For those of you unfamiliar with radio remotes beware. Different frequencies are used in differ countries. If you live in the UK, a wizard imported from the US will be incompatible with one from EuropePosted 2 years ago # -
I am a USA beta tester for PocketWizard, and have to tell you that they are fantastic. I have tried multiple combinations of Nikon cameras/lenses/flashes and they are truly amazing. The best features are the ability to shoot in HSS as fast as the shutter will fire, you can shoot 6-8 frames per second at 1/2000th of a second until the frame buffer fill up! Also, you can mix and match iTTL (control TL) and manual or if all iTTL it makes the exposures automatic, even into the sun. My favorite is to put an SB900 on Mini TT1 on camera and several others on remote TT5's, giving you zone control. When the AC3 is released, it will be even better. I really like the miniTT1 on camera, it is so small. I am currently working with them on software for the new SB700 flash (which I love) and this should be released soon as well as an easy to do update to the firmware. These things are so clever and helpful I do not think I could live without them.
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Detailed review of the Nikon MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 here: http://www.fotoprofil.dk/blog/2010/12/17/trippin%27-the-lights-%28english-version%29.aspx
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As a beta tester for PocketWizard, they just sent me a Nikon AC3 zone controller, which slips over the Mini TT1. I really did not think this would make a big difference, but it is huge (although very small). Somehow this thing not only makes it possible to have 3 distinct zones of light, mix TTL and manual control, but more importantly it just seems to make everything (including SB700's) work together perfectly. Even in manual mode, above X-sync speed, you have control of the flash output, but the timing is still TTL enabled. If one zone is manual is is independent of another zone which is in automatic. The auto zones can be cranked up or down globally using camera settings.
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where are you guys getting them from? are they released yet?
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shivaswrath said:
where are you guys getting them from? are they released yet?As far as I know they haven't been released in the U.S. yet but have in the U.K.
Not sure about other parts of Europe or the rest of the world but it makes a change to get them here first.This is what it says on their website...
"Canada: Dealer shipments will begin on 12/21/10.
USA: Product should begin to arrive in dealers the middle of January, 2011.
All other countries currently shipping."Posted 2 years ago # -
I have an SB-14, and SB-400, and an SB-900. Aside from needing 3 flex5 and a mini, what do I need to pull this all together and Rock The Light? By the way, Penn Camera here in MD has been selling them and are going to get a set for me to play with at the Reisterstown show room for next week. Thanks for a reply from someone, I'm preoccupied with moving the SB-400 off camera to use as a kicker.
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Hi pbull221
Lots of good tutorials on youtube, like the one below, to check out that are way more helpful and easier to understand than a forum post.
Remember your SB-400 can't be used in manual mode so it might restrict it's use depending on the way you work.Posted 2 years ago # -
Hi,
@sevencrossing
"My mini TT1 and Flex TT5 arrived today
Yes, at last you can sync, even if the remote flash is not in the line of sight
E.g. being used as a back light or hidden inside an Ezybox
The down side, to take full advantage of the Nikon Advanced wireless iTTL you still need
a SU 800 or Master flash, attached to the wizard on the camera"I'm not quite getting that. Can the camera act as a Commander?
My best,
Mike
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"Can the camera act as a Commander?"
Depends which Nikon you have Mike...a D3 has built in CLS system but no CLS commander, I might be wrong but I'm pretty sure all the Nikons that have a pop up flash have CLS commander mode.Posted 2 years ago # -
broxibear said:
"Can the camera act as a Commander?"
Depends which Nikon you have Mike...a D3 has built in CLS system but no CLS commander, I might be wrong but I'm pretty sure all the Nikons that have a pop up flash have CLS commander mode.Hi broxibear,
Sorry to confuse, I have a D90 which has a pop-up and a built-in commander; what I was driving at was, is that sufficient for the needs of the PocketWizard system?
I'm not quite clear from what I see on the videos that it is necessary to have the "Commanders" in the system for the Radio Control to work, but from reading 7crossing, it seems that it must. If so, is the built-in enough? I'm unclear as to what the commander does. It seems like the PocketWizard would do all the heavy lifting.
And thanks for the videos!
My best,
Mike
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I thought that the pocketwizards operated pretty much the same as CLS - essentially taking it's place - so you do not need commander capability on your camera (or an SU800).
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