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This section only talks about HyperSync. Read the section on Understanding HyperSync and High Speed Sync to learn more about the difference between HyperSync and High Speed Sync.

HyperSync enables a PocketWizard connected flash to begin firing just *before* the camera triggers a sync pulse. Since you are "triggering faster than a wire" with HyperSync, you can sync at shutter speeds faster than X-sync for many cameras and get more usable flash energy before Auto FP (High Speed Sync) is activated.

When using transmitting and receiving ControlTL radios, HyperSync is adjusted separately on the transmitter and receiver. The on-camera MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 automatically adjusts HyperSync for the best performance and compensates for changes to shutter speed. The receiving ControlTL radio can additionally compensate for flash power level by making adjustments to achieve the fastest possible sync speed with supported configurations, such as a FlexTT5 with an AC9 AlienBees Adapter, a PowerST4, or a PowerMC2. Some configurations require adjustments via the PocketWizard Utility.

All receiving PocketWizard radios, including the Plus II, MultiMAX, and Embedded Radios will trigger in sync with HyperSync. HyperSync requires a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 as a transmitter. A Standard transmitter like a Plus II cannot trigger a remote FlexTT5 and achieve HyperSync. This is because the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 as transmitter actually sends out 2 signals every time it is triggered; one on a ControlTL Channel, and one on a Standard Channel channel. Read more about these different Channels here.

HyperSync can be customized on a per-flash basis. If you have Multiple flashes of different makes/models, you can now make HyperSync adjustments individually on each receiving FlexTT5.

Configuring HyperSync

Using a transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 on your camera, follow the instructions below for your specific receiving PocketWizard radio and then take pictures normally.

AC9 AlienBees Adapter

1. On the receiving FlexTT5, select the flash connected to the AC9 AlienBees Adapter in the HyperSync/HSS Tab of the PocketWizard Utility.

2. Make sure you choose "Reduced Clipping" or "Highest Energy" depending on which method of HyperSync you want to employ.

2. Attach the transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to your camera.

3. Connect the receiving FlexTT5 and AC9 AlienBees Adapter to the flash and take pictures normally.

As of this firmware release, HyperSync Automation is currently implemented for the following Paul C. Buff flashes:

If your flash is connected to an AC9 AlienBees adapter and is not in the list above, try selecting a flash of a similar power level.

PowerMC2

1. Attach the transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to your camera.

2. Connect the receiving PowerMC2 to the flash.

3. Take pictures!

Note that the Einstein E640 Flash is an IGBT-controlled flash, and has an extremely short flash duration once set to anything less than full power. As such, the Einstein will see best HyperSync performance when used at full power.

PowerST4

• If the receiving PocketWizard radio is a PowerST4 connected to a Ranger RX series or Digital 1200RX/2400RX pack, choose the Elinchom flash head in use under the Misc Tab in the PocketWizard Utility. This control is set specifically on the receiving PowerST4. The Ranger S head will offer better HyperSync performance than the A head due to its longer flash duration.

• Attach the transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to your camera. Connect the receiving PowerST4 to the flash and take pictures normally.

At present, HyperSync Automation is currently implemented for the following Elinchrom flashes:

If your flash is connected to a PowerST4 and is not in the list above, set the remote ControlTL radio to receive on a Standard Channel and configure HyperSync using the HyperSync Transmitter Controls, as described below. Make sure to disable High Speed Sync from the transmitting radio.

FlexTT5 - Flash Connected to P2 Port

• On the receiving FlexTT5, select the “P2 HyperSync Flash Duration” dropdown menu under the HyperSync/HSS Tab and choose a duration to match the estimated flash duration of your strobe.

• Attach the transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to your camera. Connect the receiving FlexTT5 to the flash and take pictures normally.

PocketWizard Radio Receiving on a Standard Channel

(Plus II, MultiMAX, FlexTT5 in Basic Trigger Mode)

On the transmitting radio, adjust the HSS/FP Beings AT (HyperSync Ends) control under the HyperSync/HSS Tab to specify the shutter speed at which HyperSync Timings are no longer used and High Speed Sync is engaged. Alternatively, High Speed Sync can be disabled entirely via the HyperSync Only checkbox.

To use HyperSync at any shutter speed above your camera's x-sync speed, and never transition to High Speed Sync, check the “HyperSync Only (Disable HSS/FP)” box, also under the HyperSync/HSS Tab.

Triggers on Standard Channels will only be sent at shutter speeds where High Speed Sync is disabled. Transmitter-side Automated HyperSync will be used at all shutter speed faster than x-sync until High Speed Sync is engaged.

• For the transmitting ControlTL radio, select the “Flash Duration Selection” dropdown menu under the Sync Timing tab and choose a duration to match the estimated flash duration of your strobe. See the HyperSync Flash Duration For Standard Channels section for more information on tailoring HyperSync timings for your specific Standard Channel remote.