PlusX - Revision history

Heathers: /* Battery Indicator */ added note about red on TxRx

2025-08-03T02:59:10Z

‎Battery Indicator: added note about red on TxRx

Heathers at 02:50, 3 August 2025

2025-08-03T02:50:07Z

Heathers: /* PlusX Basics */ separated flash sync into its own section

2024-12-30T03:18:53Z

‎PlusX Basics: separated flash sync into its own section

Heathers: /* Connecting */ added line about making sure hot shoe is active

2024-12-30T03:14:11Z

‎Connecting: added line about making sure hot shoe is active

Heathers: /* Technical Information */ added E Release Channels

2024-09-24T21:43:47Z

‎Technical Information: added E Release Channels

Heathers: /* Remote Camera Triggering */ added link for remote camera page

2024-09-24T21:41:24Z

‎Remote Camera Triggering: added link for remote camera page

Heathers: /* Channels */ added line about firmware & frequency

2024-09-24T21:39:46Z

‎Channels: added line about firmware & frequency

Heathers: /* Powering On/Off */ changed to add E Release blink pattern

2024-09-24T21:38:45Z

‎Powering On/Off: changed to add E Release blink pattern

Heathers: added new PlusXe section

2024-09-24T21:33:19Z

added new PlusXe section

Heathers: fixed broken link

2022-11-22T19:12:04Z

fixed broken link

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 Note: All radios MUST be on the same channel to properly trigger remote flashes or cameras (except when using [[#Auto-Relay|Auto-Relay]]). They must also be using all the same firmware (either E Release or Legacy) and the same frequency (either FCC or CE).
-===Battery Indicator===
+===Battery Indicator  & LED Status Indicator===
 The LED on the top of the PlusX will blink three different colors (<span style="color: green;">'''green'''</span>, <span style="color: orange;">'''amber'''</span>, and <span style="color: red;">'''red'''</span>) at different intervals to indicate the remaining battery power.
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 *Two <span style="color: orange;">'''amber'''</span> blinks indicates between 50% to 25% remaining battery life.
 *Three <span style="color: red;">'''red'''</span> blinks indicates less than 25% remaining battery life.
 ===PlusX FAQ===

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	The PlusX is a radio transceiver, capable of acting as a transmitter or receiver for triggering remote flashes and cameras. To use the PlusX, at least one other PocketWizard radio is required. With the proper [http://www.pocketwizard.com/support/cable_finder/ cable], it can be connected to virtually any remote flash or camera.		The PlusX is a radio transceiver, capable of acting as a transmitter or receiver for triggering remote flashes and cameras. To use the PlusX, at least one other PocketWizard radio is required. With the proper [http://www.pocketwizard.com/support/cable_finder/ cable], it can be connected to virtually any remote flash or camera.

−	Much like its predecessors, the Plus II and Plus III, the PlusX is a manual flash trigger and is compatible with all PocketWizard radios on the same frequency. It can trigger a remote flash up to the camera's X-sync but is not capable of TTL metering, power control, or High Speed Sync. The PlusX uses Legacy firmware while the PlusXe uses either E Release or Legacy firmware.	+	Much like its predecessors, the Plus II and Plus III, the PlusX is a manual flash trigger and is compatible with all PocketWizard radios on the same frequency. It can trigger a remote flash up to the camera's X-sync but is not capable of TTL metering, power control, or High Speed Sync. The PlusX uses Legacy firmware while the new PlusXe uses either E Release or Legacy firmware.

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 '''Top Shoe:''' Slide the PlusX into the top shoe of the camera and secure it using the locking ring. Make sure to orient the antenna to the back of the camera while placing the radio into the hot shoe. Also be sure your hot shoe is active. There are some [[The FAQ#My PocketWizards aren't working on my new camera!|settings]] that automatically disable the hot shoe with mirrorless cameras.
-'''Sync Cable:''' If you are using a camera with no hot shoe, the hot shoe cannot be used, or you are remotely triggering your camera, connect the transmitting PlusX’s Flash/Camera Port to the camera’s sync terminal. The PlusX can also be connected to almost any flash using the appropriate sync cable. Visit the PocketWizard [https://pocketwizard.com/cable-finder/ Cable Finder] to find the correct cable for your camera or flash.
+'''Sync Cable:''' If you are using a camera with no hot shoe, the hot shoe cannot be used, or you are remotely triggering your camera, connect the transmitting PlusX’s Flash/Camera Port to the camera’s sync terminal.
 ===Powering On/Off===

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 The PlusX can be connected to your camera in two different ways, either through the top shoe of the camera or with a sync cable.
-'''Top Shoe:''' Slide the PlusX into the top shoe of the camera and secure it using the locking ring. Make sure to orient the antenna to the back of the camera while placing the radio into the hot shoe.
+'''Top Shoe:''' Slide the PlusX into the top shoe of the camera and secure it using the locking ring. Make sure to orient the antenna to the back of the camera while placing the radio into the hot shoe. Also be sure your hot shoe is active. There are some [[The FAQ#My PocketWizards aren't working on my new camera!|settings]] that automatically disable the hot shoe with mirrorless cameras.
 '''Sync Cable:''' If you are using a camera with no hot shoe, the hot shoe cannot be used, or you are remotely triggering your camera, connect the transmitting PlusX’s Flash/Camera Port to the camera’s sync terminal. The PlusX can also be connected to almost any flash using the appropriate sync cable. Visit the PocketWizard [https://pocketwizard.com/cable-finder/ Cable Finder] to find the correct cable for your camera or flash.

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 |'''Channels'''
-|10 Standard Channels with Legacy firmware
+|PlusX: 10 Standard Channels with Legacy firmware
+PlusXe: 10 E Release Channels
-Reverse compatible with ''all'' PocketWizard radios using Standard Channels using the same frequency.
 |-
 |'''Zones'''

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 # Press the TEST button on the transmitting PocketWizard radio or fire the camera in your hands. The remote camera will trigger.
-NOTE: If you are using a handheld camera with a transmitting radio to trigger a remote camera at the same time, we suggest using a cable on BOTH cameras for best results. Some camera settings automatically disable the hot shoe, such as electronic shutter, silent shooting, or the fastest FPS setting. In these cases, you will need to use a cable on the handheld camera as the camera will not send a signal through the hot shoe.
+NOTE: If you are using a handheld camera with a transmitting radio to trigger a remote camera at the same time, we suggest using a cable on BOTH cameras for best results. Some camera settings automatically disable the hot shoe, such as electronic shutter, silent shooting, or the fastest FPS setting. In these cases, you will need to use a cable on the handheld camera as the camera will not send a signal through the hot shoe. Please see our [[Remote Camera Triggering]] page for more details.
 ==Features==

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 ===Powering On/Off===
-Locate the switch on the left hand side of the radio (with the channel selector facing you). When the switch is down the unit is off and when in the up position it is on. When the unit is on the Channel Selector will be lit up and the Battery Indicator will blink.
+Locate the switch on the left hand side of the radio (with the channel selector facing you). When the switch is down the unit is off and when in the up position it is on.
 ===Channels===

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 [[File:PlusX SHP w-Glow 300dpi.jpg|right|250px|The PlusX Tranceiver]]
-The PlusX is a radio transceiver, capable of acting as a transmitter or receiver for triggering remote flashes and cameras. To use the PlusX at least one other PocketWizard radio is required. With the proper [http://www.pocketwizard.com/support/cable_finder/ cable], it can be connected to any remote flash or camera.
+The PlusX is a radio transceiver, capable of acting as a transmitter or receiver for triggering remote flashes and cameras. To use the PlusX, at least one other PocketWizard radio is required. With the proper [http://www.pocketwizard.com/support/cable_finder/ cable], it can be connected to virtually any remote flash or camera.
-Much like its predecessors, the Plus II and Plus III, the PlusX is a manual flash trigger and is compatible with all PocketWizard radios on the same frequency. The PlusX transmits and receives on Standard Channels, not on ControlTL Channels used by other radios for TTL flash power control. The PlusX uses Legacy firmware, it cannot be upgraded to the E Release firmware protocol.
+Much like its predecessors, the Plus II and Plus III, the PlusX is a manual flash trigger and is compatible with all PocketWizard radios on the same frequency. It can trigger a remote flash up to the camera's X-sync but is not capable of TTL metering, power control, or High Speed Sync. The PlusX uses Legacy firmware while the PlusXe uses either E Release or Legacy firmware.
 ==PlusX Basics==