This section contains compatibility information for the Nikon [[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5]] ControlTL radios.{{recommended reading|PocketWizard Utility|}}

===Future Compatiblity===

The following is the prioritized list of planned BETA firmware releases for compatibility with newly released photography gear from Sekonic, Canon and Nikon. Prioritization is based on when gear was received, complexity of reverse engineering and majority of users:

#[http://www.sekonic.com/Portals/0/Products/Sekonic_RT-32CTL_PR.pdf Sekonic RT-32CTL]
#New Nikon Gear:
#*Nikon SB-910
#*Nikon D4
#*Nikon D800
#*Nikon D800E*
#New Canon Gear:
#*Canon 600EX-RT
#*Canon ST-E3-RT*
#New Canon Gear:
#*Canon 5D Mark III
#New Canon Gear:
#*Canon 1D X
Note: * The D800E and/or ST-E3-RT may be released in separate beta firmware releases pending the complexity of the reverse engineering.

This page will be updated when beta firmware is released and we will also post on the [http://www.facebook.com/pocketwizards/ PocketWizard Facebook page].

The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Nikon beta firmware with Sekonic RT-32CTL module compatibility is now available. You can download Nikon Beta firmware 3.022 [http://www.pocketwizard.com/support/downloads/beta here].

Detailed Canon Compatibility is available [[Canon_Compatibility|here]].

== Camera Compatibility ==

===Compatible Cameras===

The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Nikon are compatible with these modern Nikon digital cameras capable of using Nikon's latest i-TTL / CLS protocol:

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{| border="1" style="text-align:center" class="wikitable"
|D3x
|D700
|D90
|D7000
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|D3s
|D300s
|D80
|''D5100''
|-
|D3
|D300
|''D40x''
|''D5000''
|-
|D2x
|D200
|''D40''
|''D3100''
|-
|
|
|
|''D3000''
|}
</div>

''NOTE: The D40, D40x, D5100, D5000, D3100, and D3000 do not support HSS/FP-Sync operation. These cameras also do not support HyperSync.''

===Non-Compatible Cameras===

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{| border="1" style="text-align:center" class="wikitable"
|-
!colspan=3|Coolpix & Film-Based Nikon Cameras
|-
|D2hs
|D100
|D70s
|-
|D2h
|
|D70
|-
|D1x
|
|D60
|-
|D1
|
|D50
|-
|}
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[[Misc Tab#Basic Trigger|BASIC TRIGGER MODE]]: Almost all cameras and flashes are compatible with the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 when the radios are configured for Basic Trigger Mode. Basic Trigger Mode disables all flash power control and TTL functions of the radios.

== Speedlight Compatibility ==

The MiniTT1 & FlexTT5 for Nikon are compatible with the following modern Nikon Speedlights as Remote flashes and Nikon On-Camera Master flashes: (Other flashes may work in [[Misc Tab|Basic Trigger Mode]] without CLS / i-TTL.)

=== Nikon Speedlights as Remotes ===

*SB-900
*SB-800
*SB-700
*SB-600
*SB-400

=== Nikon Speedlights as On-Camera Master Flashes ===

*SB-900
*SB-800
*SB-700
*SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander

''Note: The "GN" ratio mode of the SB-700 is not supported.''

===Non-Compatible Flashes===

Any older generation Nikon Flashes as Remote Units Such as:
*SB-80DX
*SB-80
*SB-28DX
*SB-28
*SB-50
*any other Speedlight not listed above

[[Misc Tab#Basic Trigger|BASIC TRIGGER MODE]]: Almost all cameras and flashes are compatible with the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 when the radios are configured for Basic Trigger Mode. Basic Trigger Mode disables all flash power control and TTL functions of the radios.

== Operational Notes ==

=== Flash Exposure Compensation ===

Flash exposure compensation is controlled as part of the camera’s exposure compensation, set via the exposure compensation button near the shutter release. This compensation works in all shooting modes, including Manual. When in Manual mode, the exposure compensation will only affect the flash exposure, as the camera exposure is controlled by the settings you’ve selected manually. Note that the D2x and D3 series cameras do not have Flash Exposure Compensation on the camera body, as they don’t have a built-in flash.

Note that remote flashes do not have Flash Exposure Compensation on the rear of the flash's LCD - see the Pre-Flash Boost section below.

=== Vibration Reduction (VR) Mode Auto-Detection ===

When using VR Lenses, switching the VR Mode on or off results in the transmitting radio taking a calibration shot to adjust for the resulting flash timing shift. This may result in a single missed frame after toggling the VR mode on or off. In rare cases, when shooting above your camera’s x-sync speed (1/250th or faster on most cameras), this calibration shot may fail, and continued dark frames may occur. If this happens, take a test shot at 1/160th or 1/200th of a second, and then move back to your desired shutter speed. In the interest of simplicity, we recommend leaving VR-mode either on or off for the duration of your shooting session.

=== Pre-Flash Boost controls ===
[[File:preflash_boost.jpg|right]]

Modern TTL (Through The Lens) metering systems are based on a pre-flash fired an instant before the camera’s shutter opens, allowing the camera to calculate the amount of light output required for a proper exposure. Pre-Flash Boost is a feature which increases this metering pre-flash’s light output, which helps to make more accurate TTL exposure calculations at the longer distances our ControlTL radios can achieve. It also helps compensate for light lost when using a light modifier like an umbrella or soft box. By default, this feature adds approximately 2 stops of light output to these metering flashes. This light output can be controlled by the EV controls on the back of the remote flash. The amount of pre-flash boost compensation set on the remote flashes will not affect the final exposure. This allows you to increase the pre-flash boost beyond the default value for subjects farther away, and decrease the pre-flash boost for subjects very close to the flash.

=== High Speed / FP-Sync Speed Selection ===

In order to use High Speed/FP-Sync on cameras that support it, your camera must be set to use Auto FP mode via the Custom Settings Menu. On most cameras, this is Custom Setting “e1 – Flash Sync Speed”. All cameras that support HSS/FP-Sync operation have the option for 1/250th (Auto FP), which is the recommended menu setting.

Some cameras such as the D300, D300s and D700 have a 1/320th (Auto FP) menu option, which is not recommended for use, as it can cause sync timing issues specifically at the 1/320th shutter speed.

=== SB-700/SB-900 Light Pattern ===

The SB-700 and SB-900 have a special Light Pattern Menu, which allows you to set a slightly different light output pattern. Of the three options in this menu on the SB-900, “STD” for Standard output must be selected. Selecting either “CW” for Center-Weighted or “EVEN” for Even output is not supported and may result in exposure errors.

The SB-700's switch, located on the right side of the flash's LCD, performs the same function. We recommend leaving this switch at the top position for the Standard output pattern.

=== ControlTL Transmit Priority at X-sync ===

ControlTL radios transmit on both ControlTL and Standard PocketWizard channels, and have a very small delay between sending these two signals. Standard Channels are used by remote Plus II, MultiMAX or remoteFlexTT5 radios configured to use them. By default, the ControlTL channel is transmitted first, then the Standard Channel. At the camera’s x-sync speed (1/250th on most cameras), there is a very limited time window to send both signals, and in some cases the second signal may be too late to allow sync with the camera’s shutter. This checkbox in the PocketWizard Utility, accessed only by enabling the utility’s “Advanced Mode”, controls which signal is sent first at the camera’s x-sync speed, to prioritize which signal is more important for your shooting scenario. Note that this caveat only applies at the camera’s x-sync speed shutter speed – all other shutter speeds above and below X-sync are unaffected.

This setting is configured under the [[Channel Tab#ControlTL Transmit Priority at X-Sync (Nikon Only):|Channels Tab]] of the [[PocketWizard Utility]]

=== Rear Curtain Sync ===
[[File:rear_curtain_sync.jpg|right]]
Rear Curtain Sync works for all shutter speeds under x-sync down to 8”. Below 8” (including bulb mode), synchronization errors will occur. Front-curtain (normal) sync is unaffected at these longer speeds, including bulb-mode. Note that Rear-Curtain sync can be left enabled when above your camera’s x-sync speed – it just will not have any effect.

=== Modes Not Supported ===

*Mirror Up mode is not fully supported at this time – test with your specific configuration before using.
*Exposure Delay mode (set via in-camera menu) is not currently supported.
*Repeater/RPT mode is not currently supported.
*Using in-camera “Flash Control for Built In Flash” menu to control remote zones is not currently supported.
*ControlTL radios disable ALL infra-red/optical communication pulses used in Nikon’s native i-TTL system, and as such will not trigger remote flashes configured to receive these pulses. <u>A PocketWizard radio is required for each remote flash you want to trigger.</u>
*Triggering an SB-700 or SB-900 in local Manual mode with a FlexTT5 set to receive on a Standard Channel is not currently supported. FlexTT5s must be set to Basic Trigger Mode to work with the SB-700 and SB-900 set to local Manual mode on the back of the Speedlight when receiving on a Standard Channel. See [[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=Misc_Tab#Basic_Trigger Basic Trigger]] for details.

Beta Firmware

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With the latest public release candidate, or beta firmware, you get to play with ControlTL or MultiMAX* firmware and features currently being developed and assist us in the final stages before a “Final Release” is available. Anyone can participate in the beta lab but you should be very comfortable using the PocketWizard Utility and willing and able to provide detailed feedback of your experiences using the beta firmware. If that’s you, then follow the steps below to begin your own beta test.

== Current Betas ==

===MiniTT1 & FlexTT5 for Canon===
The current ControlTL beta Canon firmware is: {{latestcanon}} This beta release is available for both FCC and CE radios. Click [{{canonbeta}} here] to learn more about this beta release.

Click [http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=Canon_Compatibility here] for beta release plan of compatibility with new Canon gear.

IMPORTANT: You must be using PocketWizard Utility version 1.35 (see below) before installing beta firmware {{latestcanon}} for Canon.

===MiniTT1 & FlexTT5 for Nikon===

The current ControlTL beta Nikon firmware is {{latestnikon}}. This beta release is available for both FCC and CE radios. Click [{{nikonbeta}} here] to learn more about this ControlTL beta firmware release for Nikon.

Click [http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=Nikon_Compatibility here] for beta release plan of compatibility with new Nikon gear.

===PowerST4 for Elinchrom===

{{latestst4}} Click [http://www.pocketwizard.com/upload/photos/322ST4_Firmware_Release_Notes_5.100.pdf here] to learn more about the recent release of Power ST4 Firmware Upgrade version 5.100.

===PowerMC2 for Einstein E640 Flash===

{{latestmc2}} Click [http://www.pocketwizard.com/upload/photos/883PowerMC2_Firmware_2.200_ReleaseNotes.pdf here] to learn more about the recent release of PowerMC2 Firmware Upgrade version 2.200.

===MultiMAX===

{{latestmax}} Click [{{maxbeta}} here] to learn more about the recent release of MultiMAX Firmware Upgrade Version 7.5.

'''We need your FEEDBACK!''' Feedback on the beta firmware should be sent to PocketWizard via the “Inquires Form” on our [http://www.pocketwizard.com/contact/ “Contact”] page or simply email them to [mailto:betalab@pocketwizard.com betalab@pocketwizard.com] and put "beta" in the subject line.
Updates to the Beta Lab will be posted to our [http://www.facebook.com/pocketwizards Facebook page.]

==Utility 1.35==

To see and run the latest beta firmware as mentioned above, you must be using PocketWizard Utility version 1.35. Click [http://www.pocketwizard.com/upload/photos/677Utility_Beta_1.35.pdf here] for more information on this Utility. PocketWizard Utility 1.35 can be downloaded by clicking the appropriate platform type here:

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{| class="wikitable" style= border="1"
| [http://utility.lpadesign.com/utility/PocketWizard%20Utility%20Setup_1_35.exe 1.35 for PC]
| [http://utility.lpadesign.com/utility/PocketWizard%20Utility%201.35.dmg 1.35 for MAC]
|}
</div>
[[File:Betascreenshot1.png|center|800px|How to enable the beta firmware options.]]

===Enabling Beta Firmware===

1. To enable access to beta firmware, open PocketWizard Utility, and navigate down to the blue gear in the bottom left corner of the window.

2. Navigate over to the "Firmware Updates" tab.

3. Navigate down to the bottom and check "Yes, I would like to have access to Optional and Beta Test firmware."

4. Click OK.

5. Navigate to the [[Update Tab]].

6. Click "Check for Updates."

[[File:Firmware_updates_download_availability.png|center|600px|How to enable the beta firmware options.]]

7. Navigate down to where it says "Optional Versions" and then select the option that matches your connected radio. Click OK and then follow the onscreen prompts that follow.

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For a beta program to to be of value to us in improving the PocketWizard ControlTL firmware, we need feedback on your experiences with testing the beta firmware. Feedback can include your opinion of overall functionality or any bugs or issues you may have encountered. When providing feedback, the more detail you can provide the better.
Please ALWAYS include the following:

*beta firmware release version number
*Camera being used (brand & model #)
*Flashes being used(brand & model #)
*PocketWizard models being used

If possible, the following information would also be useful but is not required:
*Camera settings
*Flash settings
*Location information (indoor, outdoor)
*Any potential radio interference sources
*Anything else that may help us understand your photo environment and situation.
*Computer system info
*Best way to contact you should follow-up be necessary

Feedback on the beta firmware should be sent to PocketWizard via the “[http://www.pocketwizard.com/contact/inquiry/ Inquires Form]” on our “[http://www.pocketwizard.com/contact/ Contact]” page or simply email them to [mailto:betalab@pocketwizard.com betalab@pocketwizard.com] and put "beta" in the subject line.

* Only MultiMAX's with a USB port are capable of downloading firmware. Some older MultiMAX units do not have a USB port.

Main Page

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