Manual Flash - Revision history

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Zachary at 18:31, 5 January 2011

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Zachary: Created page with "
Next recommended reading: HyperSync
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Next recommended reading: [[HyperSync]]
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-A transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 can trigger any receiving PocketWizard, including flashes with built-in PocketWizards. They can transmit on any of the 32 [[Channels#Standard_Channels|PocketWizard Standard Channels]] and a receiving FlexTT5 can be used with [[MultiMAX zones]]. You can even trigger E-TTL and manual flashes together.
+A transmitting MiniTT1, FlexTT5, or FlexTT6 can trigger any receiving PocketWizard, including flashes with built-in PocketWizards. They can transmit on any of the 32 [[Channels#Standard_Channels|PocketWizard Standard Channels]] and a receiving FlexTT5 can be used with [[MultiMAX zones]]. You can even trigger E-TTL and manual flashes together.
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-'''Note:''' Do not connect a flash to the camera port (P1) on a FlexTT5. You could damage your radio. This port is for triggering Canon motor drives only and isn’t designed for the trigger voltages used by some flashes.
+'''Note:''' Do not connect a flash to the camera port (P1) on a FlexTT5 or FlexTT6. You could damage your radio. This port is for triggering Canon motor drives only and isn’t designed for the trigger voltages used by some flashes.

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-A transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 can trigger any receiving PocketWizard, including flashes with built-in PocketWizards. They can transmit on any of the 32 PocketWizard Standard Channels and a receiving FlexTT5 can be used with MultiMAX zones. You can even trigger E-TTL and manual flashes together.
+A transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 can trigger any receiving PocketWizard, including flashes with built-in PocketWizards. They can transmit on any of the 32 [[Channels#Standard_Channels|PocketWizard Standard Channels]] and a receiving FlexTT5 can be used with [[MultiMAX zones]]. You can even trigger E-TTL and manual flashes together.
 [[File:manualspeedlite.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A 580EX II in manual mode.]]
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 '''Note:''' Do not connect a flash to the camera port (P1) on a FlexTT5. You could damage your radio. This port is for triggering Canon motor drives only and isn’t designed for the trigger voltages used by some flashes.

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 {{recommended reading|HyperSync|}}
 A transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 can trigger any receiving PocketWizard, including flashes with built-in PocketWizards. They can transmit on any of the 32 PocketWizard Standard Channels and a receiving FlexTT5 can be used with MultiMAX zones. You can even trigger E-TTL and manual flashes together.
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-If you’re using a PocketWizard Plus, Plus II, or MultiMAX as a transmitter, be sure to set the FlexTT5 to receive on a Standard Channel. This can be set in the PocketWizard Utility or while shooting on-location via Learn Mode. See the tutorial on Learn Mode here.
+If you’re using a PocketWizard Plus, [[Plus II]], [[MultiMAX]], or [http://www.sekonic.com/ Sekonic Meter]as a transmitter, be sure to set the FlexTT5 to receive on a Standard Channel via [[Misc_Tab#Basic_Trigger|Basic Trigger Mode]]. This can be set in the [[PocketWizard Utility]], under the [[Misc Tab]] while shooting on-location via Learn Mode. See the tutorial on [[Learn Mode]] here.
 '''Note:''' Do not connect a flash to the camera port (P1) on a FlexTT5. You could damage your radio. This port is for triggering Canon motor drives only and isn’t designed for the trigger voltages used by some flashes.

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 [[File:manualspeedlite.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A 580EX II in manual mode.]]
-===Triggering Hot Shoe Flashes Manually===
+==Triggering Hot Shoe Flashes Manually==
 Slide a Speedlite or other manual flash into the top shoe of a FlexTT5 for manual triggering without cords. You can also use a manual flash in the top shoe of an on-camera MiniTT1 or FlexTT5. No configuration of the radio is necessary.
-===Triggering Studio Strobes===
+==Triggering Studio Strobes==
 You can use a receiving FlexTT5 to trigger studio strobes. Use our [http://www.pocketwizard.com/support/cable_finder/ Cable Finder] to find the right cable for lots of different strobes.
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 If you are using a Sekonic Meter that incorporates a transmitter to trigger flashes and a FlexTT5 as a receiver, be sure to set the FlexTT5 to receive a Standard PocketWizard signal. You can use the method above if a Standard PocketWizard radio is being used as a transmitter. If you are using a MiniTT1 or another FlexTT5 as a transmitter, use the PocketWizard Utility to set the FlexTT5 to receive a Standard PocketWizard signal as shown in "Using the PocketWizard Utility".
-'''Note:''' Do not connect a flash to the camera port (P1) on a FlexTT5. You could damage your radio. This port is for triggering Canon motor drives only and isn’t designed for the trigger voltages used by some flashes.
+==Remote Manual Flash Control from Camera Position==
-[[File:nop1port.jpg|400px|thumb|left]]

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		+	A transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 can trigger any receiving PocketWizard, including flashes with built-in PocketWizards. They can transmit on any of the 32 PocketWizard Standard Channels and a receiving FlexTT5 can be used with MultiMAX zones. You can even trigger E-TTL and manual flashes together.
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		+	[[File:manualspeedlite.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|A 580EX II in manual mode.]]
		+	===Triggering Hot Shoe Flashes Manually===
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		+	Slide a Speedlite or other manual flash into the top shoe of a FlexTT5 for manual triggering without cords. You can also use a manual flash in the top shoe of an on-camera MiniTT1 or FlexTT5. No configuration of the radio is necessary.
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		+	===Triggering Studio Strobes===
		+	You can use a receiving FlexTT5 to trigger studio strobes. Use our [http://www.pocketwizard.com/support/cable_finder/ Cable Finder] to find the right cable for lots of different strobes.
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		+	If you’re using a PocketWizard Plus, Plus II, or MultiMAX as a transmitter, be sure to set the FlexTT5 to receive on a Standard Channel. This can be set in the PocketWizard Utility or while shooting on-location via Learn Mode. See the tutorial on Learn Mode here.
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		+	If you are using a Sekonic Meter that incorporates a transmitter to trigger flashes and a FlexTT5 as a receiver, be sure to set the FlexTT5 to receive a Standard PocketWizard signal. You can use the method above if a Standard PocketWizard radio is being used as a transmitter. If you are using a MiniTT1 or another FlexTT5 as a transmitter, use the PocketWizard Utility to set the FlexTT5 to receive a Standard PocketWizard signal as shown in "Using the PocketWizard Utility".
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		+	'''Note:''' Do not connect a flash to the camera port (P1) on a FlexTT5. You could damage your radio. This port is for triggering Canon motor drives only and isn’t designed for the trigger voltages used by some flashes.
		+	[[File:nop1port.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left]]