Nikon Compatibility - Revision history

Heathers: major overhaul of top and intro paragraph

2023-07-30T18:17:27Z

major overhaul of top and intro paragraph

Heathers: /* Camera Compatibility */ reworked the section, still needs work

2023-04-24T22:08:04Z

‎Camera Compatibility: reworked the section, still needs work

Heathers: /* Camera Compatibility */

2022-10-26T20:09:47Z

‎Camera Compatibility

Heathers: /* Camera Compatibility */ changed wording about gen 2

2022-09-21T20:07:10Z

‎Camera Compatibility: changed wording about gen 2

Heathers: /* Camera Compatibility */ added details about second gen of Nikon bodies

2022-02-14T15:22:02Z

‎Camera Compatibility: added details about second gen of Nikon bodies

Heathers: /* Current Firmware */ temporary fix to add E Release FW

2021-10-12T15:52:36Z

‎Current Firmware: temporary fix to add E Release FW

Heathers: /* Camera Compatibility */ added Z5 as well as D6 and D780

2021-07-29T21:28:15Z

‎Camera Compatibility: added Z5 as well as D6 and D780

Heathers: /* Camera Compatibility */ added info about Z6 II & Z7 II, more clarification about BTM and updating

2021-02-11T19:08:09Z

‎Camera Compatibility: added info about Z6 II & Z7 II, more clarification about BTM and updating

Heathers: /* Camera Compatibility */ specified the Z series units

2020-10-02T16:40:05Z

‎Camera Compatibility: specified the Z series units

Heathers: /* Camera Compatibility */ added section about Z series cameras and E Release

2020-09-15T16:21:50Z

‎Camera Compatibility: added section about Z series cameras and E Release

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-This section contains compatibility information for the Nikon [[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5]] ControlTL radios.{{recommended reading|PocketWizard Utility|}}
+This section contains TTL compatibility information for the Nikon [[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5]] ControlTL radios. These radios use TTL communication from the camera to allow you to use advanced features such as power control, TTL metering, High Speed Sync, and HyperSync. The ControlTL radios can also be used in Basic Trigger mode with any Nikon camera for manual triggering up to X-sync, even if they are not listed on the TTL compatibility charts below.
 ===Current Firmware===
-The latest Legacy firmware available for the Nikon MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 is '''version {{Template:Latestnikon}}'''. The FlexTT5 can also be upgraded to the E Release and the most current version of that firmware is 4.105.
+PocketWizard radios use two different [[PocketWizard Firmware | firmware protocols]]. Most radios use our Legacy firmware, which has worked well for us for the past 30 years. Some radios, including the FlexTT5 radios, can be upgraded to the E Release firmware. The MiniTT1 cannot be upgraded to the E Release, it can only use Legacy firmware. There is no cost to update the radios to the most current version of Legacy firmware. There is a small onetime charge (per radio) to upgrade the radios to the E Release protocol but any updates after that are free. You can see more information about the E Release upgrade [[PocketWizard E Release | here]]. Your radios MUST all use the same firmware version to be able to talk to each other.
-MiniTT1s and FlexTT5s can be updated to this version via the [[PocketWizard Utility]].
+The latest Legacy firmware available for the Nikon MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 is version {{Template:Latestnikon}}. The FlexTT5 can also be upgraded to the E Release and the most current version of that firmware is 4.112. PocketWizards can be updated and/or upgraded via the [[PocketWizard Utility]].
 == Camera Compatibility ==

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 == Camera Compatibility ==
-The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Nikon are compatible with these modern Nikon digital cameras capable of using Nikon's latest i-TTL / CLS protocol:
+The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Nikon are TTL compatible with these modern Nikon digital cameras capable of using Nikon's latest i-TTL / CLS protocol. Please see the note below if you do not see your camera listed in the chart.
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-|'''Note:''' The Nikon Z7, Z6, and Z50 cameras are TTL compatible with the Nikon FlexTT5 radios if they have been upgraded to the new E Release firmware protocol.
+|'''Compatibility with newer DSLRs and mirrorless cameras:'''
+In 2019, we created a new firmware protocol called the E Release. We created this new radio protocol specifically to help make the radios compatible with the mirrorless cameras, as well as to give the radios longer range and better reliability. Instead of asking you to buy all new hardware, you can upgrade the firmware in your current FlexTT5 radios by purchasing licenses and upgrading through the PocketWizard Utility. Please see the [[E Release|E Release]] Wiki page for information about the new firmware protocol and for details about how to upgrade your existing radios.
-The D6, D780, Z5, Z6 II, Z7 II, and Z9 are not TTL compatible with the FlexTT5s as a transmitter. The processor in the FlexTT5s can't compensate for timing changes in the protocol for the newer generation of cameras. You can use a [https://pocketwizard.com/products-radios-raven/ Raven by Fusion TLC] as a transmitter with FlexTT5s as receivers for full TTL. Please see the [[E Release|E Release]] Wiki page for information about the new firmware protocol and for details about how to upgrade your existing radios.
 All Nikon DSLRs and Z series cameras are compatible with the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios using the current Legacy firmware in [[Misc Tab#Basic Trigger|Basic Trigger Mode]] for manual triggering up to X-sync.
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 The D6, D780, Z5, Z6 II, Z7 II, and Z9 are not TTL compatible with the FlexTT5s as a transmitter. The processor in the FlexTT5s can't compensate for timing changes in the protocol for the newer generation of cameras. You can use a [https://pocketwizard.com/products-radios-raven/ Raven by Fusion TLC] as a transmitter with FlexTT5s as receivers for full TTL. Please see the [[E Release|E Release]] Wiki page for information about the new firmware protocol and for details about how to upgrade your existing radios.
-All Z series cameras are compatible with the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios using the current Legacy firmware in [[Misc Tab#Basic Trigger|Basic Trigger Mode]] for manual triggering up to X-sync.
+All Nikon DSLRs and Z series cameras are compatible with the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios using the current Legacy firmware in [[Misc Tab#Basic Trigger|Basic Trigger Mode]] for manual triggering up to X-sync.
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 |'''Note:''' The Nikon Z7, Z6, and Z50 cameras are TTL compatible with the Nikon FlexTT5 radios if they have been upgraded to the new E Release firmware protocol.
-The D6, D780, Z5, Z6 II, Z7 II, and Z9 are not yet TTL compatible with the E Release firmware, though the engineers are hoping to be able to make it happen. Due to timing changes in the protocol for the newer generation of cameras, they are not sure if they will be able to make the FlexTT5 work as a transmitter with the these bodies. You can use a [https://pocketwizard.com/products-radios-raven/ Raven by Fusion TLC] as a transmitter with FlexTT5s as receivers for full TTL on all of those models except the Z9, which should be compatible soon. Please see the [[E Release|E Release]] Wiki page for information about the new firmware protocol and for details about how to upgrade your existing radios.
 All Z series cameras are compatible with the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios using the current Legacy firmware in [[Misc Tab#Basic Trigger|Basic Trigger Mode]] for manual triggering up to X-sync.

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-|'''Note:''' The Nikon Z7, Z6, and Z50 cameras are TTL compatible with the Nikon FlexTT5 radios if they have been upgraded to the new E Release firmware protocol. The D6, D780, Z5, Z6 II, and Z7 II are not yet TTL compatible with the E Release firmware, though it is planned for the future. Please see the [[E Release|E Release]] Wiki page for information about the new firmware protocol and for details about how to upgrade your existing radios.
+|'''Note:''' The Nikon Z7, Z6, and Z50 cameras are TTL compatible with the Nikon FlexTT5 radios if they have been upgraded to the new E Release firmware protocol.
 All Z series cameras are compatible with the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios using the current Legacy firmware in [[Misc Tab#Basic Trigger|Basic Trigger Mode]] for manual triggering up to X-sync.

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		+	\|'''Note:''' The Z series cameras are TTL compatible with the Nikon FlexTT5 radios if they have been upgraded to the new E Release protocol. Please see the [[E Release\|E Release]] Wiki page for details. The radios are compatible with the current Legacy firmware in [[Misc Tab#Basic Trigger\|Basic Trigger Mode]] for manual triggering up to X-sync.
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