AC3 ZoneController - Revision history

Heathers: /* Specifications */ added TT6

2021-08-30T17:59:30Z

‎Specifications: added TT6

Heathers: /* Power Control for Non-Compatible Cameras */ added TT6

2021-08-30T17:58:21Z

‎Power Control for Non-Compatible Cameras: added TT6

Heathers: /* Status LED */ added note about sleeping

2021-08-30T17:57:27Z

‎Status LED: added note about sleeping

Heathers: /* Mode Switches */ added Plus IV and Canon e TTL note

2021-08-30T17:54:16Z

‎Mode Switches: added Plus IV and Canon e TTL note

Heathers: /* AC3 Quick Start How-To */ added FlexTT6

2021-08-30T17:51:40Z

‎AC3 Quick Start How-To: added FlexTT6

Heathers: added FlexTT6

2021-08-30T17:50:33Z

added FlexTT6

Sarah at 21:05, 8 July 2015

2015-07-08T21:05:42Z

Sarah at 20:37, 8 July 2015

2015-07-08T20:37:42Z

Heathers: /* Mode Switches */

2014-10-17T16:09:00Z

‎Mode Switches

Steve at 16:01, 20 March 2014

2014-03-20T16:01:51Z

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 |'''Requirements'''
-|Dedicated AC3 Version for Nikon and Canon systems. Must be used in conjunction with a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 on camera.
+|Dedicated AC3 Version for Nikon and Canon systems. Must be used in conjunction with a MiniTT1, FlexTT5, or FlexTT6 on camera.
 |}
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 ====Power Control for Non-Compatible Cameras====

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 ====Power Control for Non-Compatible Cameras====
-You can use your MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 with an AC3 ZoneController on nearly *any* camera with a basic hot shoe to get Manual Power Control for Mamiya, Leica, Hassleblad, mirrorless cameras, etc. Trigger any ControlTL receiver in sync up to 1/125 on some models of camera.
+You can use your MiniTT1, FlexTT5, or FlexTT6 with an AC3 ZoneController on nearly *any* camera with a basic hot shoe to get Manual Power Control for Mamiya, Leica, Hasselblad, mirrorless cameras, etc. Trigger any ControlTL receiver in sync up to 1/125 on some models of camera.
 You can read more about this exciting feature on our [[Power Control for Non-Compatible Cameras]] page.

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 Press the release button to remove the AC3 from your transmitter.
 =====Status LED=====
-The green Status LED blinks occasionally to indicate normal operation.
+The green Status LED blinks occasionally to indicate normal operation. It will not blink in sync with the transmitting radio. If you are using a MiniTT1, the AC3 will stop blinking when the MiniTT1 sleeps. Pressing the shutter button halfway down should wake up the MiniTT1 and AC3. The FlexTT5/FlexTT6 radios do not sleep.
 =====Power Dials=====
 Sets the flash output power.

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 =====Mode Switches=====
-''The mode switches control the modes of operation for ControlTL receiving radios. It also controls zone on/off for PocketWizard Standard Channel Receivers with Quad-Triggering Zones, like the MultiMAX, Plus III, or flash packs with built-in PocketWizard radios, when using Standard Channels 17 or higher.''
+''The mode switches control the modes of operation for ControlTL receiving radios. It also controls zone on/off for PocketWizard Standard Channel Receivers with Quad-Triggering Zones, like the MultiMAX, Plus III, Plus IV, or flash packs with built-in PocketWizard radios, when using Standard Channels 17 or higher. You will not be able to adjust power with those radios but the AC3 can enable or disable the Zones.''
 *'''0 = OFF''' - Flashes will not trigger. Set unused zones to 0.
 *'''M = Manual Mode''' - ControlTL compatible flashes will use the manual power output value set on the AC3 Power Dial. See the [[#Power Dials|power dial]] chart below for more info.
-*'''A = Auto Mode''' - ControlTL compatible flashes will use the Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) as set on the AC3 Power Dial. Nikon Speedlights will perform i-TTL exposures. When compatible studio flashes are used, PowerTracking will engage (see the [[PowerTracking]] Wiki page or in the AC9 AlienBees Adapter, PowerST4 or PowerMC2 Quick Guides for more information).
+*'''A = Auto Mode''' - ControlTL compatible flashes will use the Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) as set on the AC3 Power Dial. Nikon Speedlights will perform i-TTL exposures and Canon speedlites will perform e-TTL exposures. When compatible studio flashes are used, PowerTracking will engage (see the [[PowerTracking]] Wiki page or in the AC9 AlienBees Adapter, PowerST4 or PowerMC2 Quick Guides for more information).
-''Manual and Auto modes can be used at same time. Manual zones will not be calculated as part of the E-TTL exposure. Zones set to 0/ (OFF) will not trigger.''
+''Manual and Auto modes can be used at same time. Manual zones will not be calculated as part of the TTL exposure. Zones set to 0 (OFF) will not trigger.''

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-#Slide the AC3 onto your on-camera MiniTT1 or FlexTT5. Power on the transmitter, then the camera.
+#Slide the AC3 onto your transmitting radio. Power on the transmitter, then the camera.
-#Set up remote Speedlights on FlexTT5 radios normally. Power on the flash, then the FlexTT5.
+#Set up remote Speedlights on FlexTT5/FlexTT6 radios normally. Power on the flash, then the FlexTT5/FlexTT6.
-#*Set all Speedlights on remote FlexTT5 radios to normal TTL Mode. Do not use Manual or MASTER / REMOTE on your remote Speedlights. The AC3 will use either Nikon or Canon TTL commands to control manual power levels when the AC3 Mode Switch is set to M (Manual).
+#*Set all Speedlights on remote FlexTT5/FlexTT6 radios to normal TTL Mode. Do not use Manual or MASTER / REMOTE on your remote Speedlights. The AC3 will use either Nikon or Canon TTL commands to control manual power levels when the AC3 Mode Switch is set to M (Manual).
-#*Use the FlexTT5 Zone Switch to assign Zone A, B, or C to the Speedlight.
+#*Use the FlexTT5/FlexTT6 Zone Switch to assign Zone A, B, or C to the Speedlight.
 #On the AC3, set the Mode Switches to M (Manual) or A (Auto) for the zones in use.
 #*Adjust flash output power with the Power Dials:

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−	The AC3 ZoneController for Canon and Nikon is the gem of the ControlTL® product line. Add it to your on-camera MiniTT1® Transmitter or FlexTT5® Transceiver and you instantly have three zones of flash control. Whether working in TTL or Manual mode, you now have control over all your flashes directly from the camera’s position. Put your flashes wherever you want, without worrying about having to access them during a shoot. With the AC3 ZoneController, you are in total control of your flash.	+	The AC3 ZoneController for Canon and Nikon is the gem of the ControlTL® product line. Add it to your on-camera MiniTT1® Transmitter, FlexTT6 or FlexTT5® Transceiver and you instantly have three zones of flash control. Whether working in TTL or Manual mode, you now have control over all your flashes directly from the camera’s position. Put your flashes wherever you want, without worrying about having to access them during a shoot. With the AC3 ZoneController, you are in total control of your flash.

	''There are '''two separate versions of the AC3''' - one with a Nikon hotshoe, and one with a Canon shoe. Make sure to purchase the proper version for use with your system!''		''There are '''two separate versions of the AC3''' - one with a Nikon hotshoe, and one with a Canon shoe. Make sure to purchase the proper version for use with your system!''

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