Relay Mode - Revision history

Heathers: deleted auto, added PW

2022-10-19T15:05:28Z

deleted auto, added PW

Heathers: /* How Auto Relay Mode Works */ deleted the "auto"

2022-10-19T15:04:17Z

‎How Auto Relay Mode Works: deleted the "auto"

Heathers: multiple tweaks and updates

2022-09-28T17:08:02Z

multiple tweaks and updates

Heathers: /* Notes */ fixed broken link

2022-07-01T18:07:32Z

‎Notes: fixed broken link

Heathers: /* Notes */ added note about auto relay timing out

2020-01-23T16:27:47Z

‎Notes: added note about auto relay timing out

Heathers: /* Auto Relay Mode */ added entire section about relay mode with ControlTL

2020-01-07T18:51:05Z

‎Auto Relay Mode: added entire section about relay mode with ControlTL

Heathers: /* Alternative Radio Setups to Prevent Auto Relay from Engaging */ added note about hot shoe disable for P3/4

2020-01-07T18:19:41Z

‎Alternative Radio Setups to Prevent Auto Relay from Engaging: added note about hot shoe disable for P3/4

Heathers: /* Custom ID Information */

2019-10-14T17:40:51Z

‎Custom ID Information

Heathers: added entire section about auto relay and unwanted triggers + solutions

2019-10-14T17:37:48Z

added entire section about auto relay and unwanted triggers + solutions

Heathers: /* Notes */ added info about Auto Relay

2019-10-14T17:29:10Z

‎Notes: added info about Auto Relay

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-You can trigger flashes in sync with your remote camera. This is called Auto Relay Mode. You will need at least 3 PocketWizard radios-one in your hand (or on the camera in your hand), one PocketWizard in the camera's hot shoe connected with the appropriate remote camera cable, and a remote Pocketwizard connected to your flash. The transmitting and camera PocketWizards need to be set to the same Channel and the PocketWizards connected to the flashes need to be set to receive one Channel higher.
+You can trigger flashes in sync with your remote camera. This is called Relay Mode. You will need at least 3 PocketWizard radios: one PocketWizard in your hand (or on the camera in your hand), one PocketWizard in the camera's hot shoe connected with the appropriate remote camera cable, and a remote Pocketwizard connected to your flash. The transmitting and camera PocketWizards need to be set to the same Channel and the PocketWizards connected to the flashes need to be set to receive one Channel higher.
 ==How Relay Mode Works==

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 You can trigger flashes in sync with your remote camera. This is called Auto Relay Mode. You will need at least 3 PocketWizard radios-one in your hand (or on the camera in your hand), one PocketWizard in the camera's hot shoe connected with the appropriate remote camera cable, and a remote Pocketwizard connected to your flash. The transmitting and camera PocketWizards need to be set to the same Channel and the PocketWizards connected to the flashes need to be set to receive one Channel higher.
-==How Auto Relay Mode Works==
+==How Relay Mode Works==
 *The PocketWizard in your hand sends a signal to the PocketWizard attached to the camera.
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 Set the radio in your hand and the radio on the camera to the same Channel and set the radio(s) with the remote flash(es) to receive one Channel higher. For example: use Channel 1 for the PocketWizard in your hand and on the camera and use Channel 2 for the PocketWizard(s) connected to the flash(es).
 Most people assume all the radios need to be set to the same Channel. If you do this, you will find that the flash will fire before the shutter opens, resulting in a missed sync.
 ==Notes==

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-You can trigger flashes in sync with your remote camera. This is called Relay Mode. You will need at least 3 PocketWizard radios-one in your hand (or on the camera in your hand), one PocketWizard in the camera's hot shoe connected with the appropriate remote camera cable, and a remote Pocketwizard connected to your flash. The transmitting and camera PocketWizards need to be set to the same Channel and the PocketWizards connected to the flashes need to be set to receive one Channel higher.
+You can trigger flashes in sync with your remote camera. This is called Auto Relay Mode. You will need at least 3 PocketWizard radios-one in your hand (or on the camera in your hand), one PocketWizard in the camera's hot shoe connected with the appropriate remote camera cable, and a remote Pocketwizard connected to your flash. The transmitting and camera PocketWizards need to be set to the same Channel and the PocketWizards connected to the flashes need to be set to receive one Channel higher.
-==How Relay Mode Works==
+==How Auto Relay Mode Works==
 *The PocketWizard in your hand sends a signal to the PocketWizard attached to the camera.
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 *That radio then automatically switches to transmit mode and waits for the camera to provide a sync pulse.
-*When the shutter moves, the camera sends a signal through the hot shoe to the PocketWizard then the radio will send a trigger to the remote PocketWizards on the next higher Channel.
+*When the shutter moves, the camera sends a signal through the hot shoe to the PocketWizard, then that radio will send a trigger to the remote PocketWizards on the next higher Channel.
 *The PocketWizards connected to the flashes will receive the signal the higher Channel and fire the flash in sync with the camera's shutter.
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 To summarize:
 Set the radio in your hand and the radio on the camera to the same Channel and set the radio(s) with the remote flash(es) to receive one Channel higher. For example: use Channel 1 for the PocketWizard in your hand and on the camera and use Channel 2 for the PocketWizard(s) connected to the flash(es).
 ==Notes==
 *To determine which remote camera cable you need, please see our [https://pocketwizard.com/cable-finder/ Cable Finder]
-*Be sure the radio connected to the camera is in the hot shoe as well as connected by the remote camera cable.
+*Be sure the radio connected to the camera is in the hot shoe as well as connected by the remote camera cable and that the hot shoe is enabled.
-*The radio in your hand can be set to TxRx or Transmit Only. The radio on the camera MUST be set to TxRx. The radios connected to the flashes can be set to TxRx or Rx Only.
+*The radio in your hand can be set to TxRx or Transmit Only. The radio on the camera MUST be set to TxRx (see below for details if you are using a MultiMAX). The radios connected to the flashes can be set to TxRx or Rx Only.
-*Relay is automatically engaged if you are using auto sensing PocketWizard transceivers. If you are using Plus III, Plus IV, FlexTT5, or FlexTT6 radios and have a receiving radio in the hot shoe of a remote camera, the radio will automatically relay a signal on the next higher Channel. In most situations, this is not an issue. However, if you are shooting in an environment with multiple PocketWizard users, this may result in your radio sending out unwanted triggers if you are not using a remote flash as well. Please see the Auto Relay section below for details about how to prevent triggering another photographer's PocketWizard units.
+*Relay mode is automatically engaged if you are using auto sensing PocketWizard transceivers. If you are using Plus IIIe, Plus IVe, FlexTT5, or FlexTT6 radios and have a receiving radio in the hot shoe of a remote camera, the radio will automatically relay a signal on the next higher Channel. In most situations, this is not an issue. However, if you are shooting in an environment with multiple PocketWizard users, this may result in your radio sending out unwanted triggers if you are not using a remote flash as well. Please see the Auto Relay section below for details about how to prevent triggering another photographer's PocketWizard units.
-*MultiMAX radios: To set up Relay mode, set the radio to Transmit mode and choose what Channel you wish to use to trigger your flashes (for example, Channel 20). Switch the MultiMAX to Receive mode and choose the Channel you wish to use to receive the original trigger (for example, Channel 17). Press "L" and you will see "RLY 20" on the screen. The MultiMAX will receive a signal on Channel 17 and transmit on Channel 20.
+*MultiMAX radios: The transmitting PocketWizard and receiving PocketWizard(s) attached to flashes should be set up as described. For the radio attached to the camera: set the radio to Transmit mode and choose what Channel you wish to use to trigger your flashes (for example, Channel 20). Switch the MultiMAX to Receive mode and choose the Channel you wish to use to receive the original trigger (for example, Channel 17). Press "L" and you will see "RLY 20" on the screen. The MultiMAX will receive a signal on Channel 17 and transmit on Channel 20.
 *Half press function: This will still work as described in the [[Cables]] page. If you are using 2 Plus IIIs and an older radio, like a Plus II, you can still take advantage of the half press feature. Set the Plus IIIs to Channel 32 and use them as the main trigger and on the camera. Use the Plus II radio(s) for the flash(es), set to Channel 1. The Plus III will "loop" the Channel and receive on Channel 32 but trigger on Channel 1.
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 ==Auto Relay Mode==
-When using autosensing PocketWizard transceiver (PlusX, Plus II, Plus III, Plus IV, FlexTT5, and/or FlexTT6) connected to a remote camera by a remote cable and in the hot shoe, the radio will automatically transmit a relay signal one Channel higher than the signal it received. For example, if the transmitting radio and the radio connected to the camera are set to Channel 1, the radio connected to the camera will then relay a transmitting signal on Channel 2. If there is a separate receiving radio, it will fire on Channel 2. This is the way the product is designed to work.
+When using autosensing PocketWizard transceiver (PlusX, Plus II, Plus III/IIIe, Plus IV/IVe, FlexTT5, and/or FlexTT6) connected to a remote camera by a remote cable and in the hot shoe, the radio will automatically transmit a relay signal one Channel higher than the signal it received. For example, if the transmitting radio and the radio connected to the camera are set to Channel 1, the radio connected to the camera will then relay a transmitting signal on Channel 2. If there is a separate receiving radio, it will fire on Channel 2. This is the way the product is designed to work.
 However, if a second photographer is using Channel 2 and the first photographer is not using relay but just a remote camera, the relay signal could inadvertently trigger the second photographer’s equipment.
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 *Photographers can use a different radio on the camera, like a MultiMAX, which has a separate Relay function that needs to be set.
 *Relay only works if the radio connected to the camera is in the hot shoe. A photographer could simply remove the radio from the hot shoe or put some sort of barrier-like a thin piece of tape or paper-to block the contacts.
-*The Plus III, Plus IIIe, and Plus IVe can be set to [[Plus III#Hot Shoe Disable|Hot Shoe Disable mode]].
+*The Plus III/IIIe, and Plus IV/IVe can be set to [[Plus III#Hot Shoe Disable|Hot Shoe Disable mode]].
 *In situations where there will be several photographers using PocketWizards and the radios need to be registered, each photographer can be assigned 2 sequential Channels.
 *In the case of the FlexTT5 or FlexTT6, the photographer can choose a specific Channel for the relay signal.

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 ==Notes==
-*To determine which remote camera cable you need, please see our [https://www.pocketwizard.com/support/cable_finder/ Cable Finder]
+*To determine which remote camera cable you need, please see our [https://pocketwizard.com/cable-finder/ Cable Finder]
 *Be sure the radio connected to the camera is in the hot shoe as well as connected by the remote camera cable.

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	*PowerST4 and PowerMC2 receivers can also be used for Relay mode, be sure to adjust the Channels as described.		*PowerST4 and PowerMC2 receivers can also be used for Relay mode, be sure to adjust the Channels as described.
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		+	*Auto Relay mode will not work at shutter speeds below approximately 1/5" if rear curtain sync is turned on or if the camera is set to a delay, like a 2 second self timer. If you would like to use this setup, one option is to set the radio with the remote flash to the same Channel. The flash will fire at both the beginning of the exposure then again when the shutter moves.

	==Auto Relay Mode==		==Auto Relay Mode==

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 *In the case of the FlexTT5 or FlexTT6, the photographer can choose a specific Channel for the relay signal.
 *Using Custom IDs can also help solve the issue. See note below.
 ==Custom ID Information==

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	*Plus III or Plus IV: The radio will auto relay to the next higher Channel. If you have one Custom ID on Channel 17 (for example), it will trigger the remote flash on Standard Channel 18. If you have 2 Custom IDs installed in each radio, on (for example) Channel 18 AND Channel 19, it will trigger the remote flash on Custom ID Channel 19.		*Plus III or Plus IV: The radio will auto relay to the next higher Channel. If you have one Custom ID on Channel 17 (for example), it will trigger the remote flash on Standard Channel 18. If you have 2 Custom IDs installed in each radio, on (for example) Channel 18 AND Channel 19, it will trigger the remote flash on Custom ID Channel 19.
	*FlexTT5 or FlexTT6: The radio will auto relay to the next higher Channel like the Plus radios above unless you change it in the Utility. The frequency will not impact the way relay functions.		*FlexTT5 or FlexTT6: The radio will auto relay to the next higher Channel like the Plus radios above unless you change it in the Utility. The frequency will not impact the way relay functions.
		+	*If another photographer is using relay mode from regular Channel 17 (no Custom ID) to regular Channel 18 (no Custom ID) and your radio has a Custom ID installed on Channel 18, their radio should not trigger your equipment. Your Custom ID can only be triggered by another radio using the same Custom ID.

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	*PowerST4 and PowerMC2 receivers can also be used for Relay mode, be sure to adjust the Channels as described.		*PowerST4 and PowerMC2 receivers can also be used for Relay mode, be sure to adjust the Channels as described.
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		+	==Auto Relay Mode==
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		+	When using autosensing PocketWizard transceiver (PlusX, Plus II, Plus III, Plus IV, FlexTT5, and/or FlexTT6) connected to a remote camera by a remote cable and in the hot shoe, the radio will automatically transmit a relay signal one Channel higher than the signal it received. For example, if the transmitting radio and the radio connected to the camera are set to Channel 1, the radio connected to the camera will then relay a transmitting signal on Channel 2. If there is a separate receiving radio, it will fire on Channel 2. This is the way the product is designed to work.
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		+	However, if a second photographer is using Channel 2 and the first photographer is not using relay but just a remote camera, the relay signal could inadvertently trigger the second photographer’s equipment.
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		+	Normally that would not be an issue as there are rarely multiple PocketWizard shooters. In a situation like a professional basketball game, photographers need to register the Channels they plan to use. If a photographer is only planning on triggering remote cameras on (for example) Channel 24, another photographer could be assigned Channel 25. When the photographer using Channel 24 fires his camera remotely, his connected PocketWizard will trigger any receiving remotes set to Channel 25.
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		+	===Alternative Radio Setups to Prevent Auto Relay from Engaging===
		+	*Photographers can set the radio connected to the camera to Rx Only. It will not be able to send out a relayed trigger signal.
		+	*Photographers can use a different radio on the camera, like a MultiMAX, which has a separate Relay function that needs to be set.
		+	*Relay only works if the radio connected to the camera is in the hot shoe. A photographer could simply remove the radio from the hot shoe or put some sort of barrier-like a thin piece of tape or paper-to block the contacts.
		+	*In situations where there will be several photographers using PocketWizards and the radios need to be registered, each photographer can be assigned 2 sequential Channels.
		+	*In the case of the FlexTT5 or FlexTT6, the photographer can choose a specific Channel for the relay signal.
		+	*Using Custom IDs can also help solve the issue. See note below.
		+

	==Custom ID Information==		==Custom ID Information==