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===Camera Firmware===
 
===Camera Firmware===
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For best results, use the latest camera body firmware. The latest firmware for the D3 is A:2.03 / B:2.03, available for download at [https://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18282 Nikon Service & Support].
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For best results, use the latest camera body firmware. The latest firmware for the D3 is available for download at [https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/index.html Nikon Download Center].
  
 
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==HyperSync Performance==
 
==HyperSync Performance==
  
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Use the grid below to view the D3's HyperSync performance with a specific flash. Find your desired light in the left-hand column, choose whether you want the "HyperSync Only" control enabled or disabled, and then select either "Highest Energy" or "Reduced Clipping" to download a PDF of the results.
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Use the tables below to view the D3's HyperSync performance with a specific flash.
  
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===Elinchrom===
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{{NikonHyperSyncSteps}}
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===Einstein and PowerMC2===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
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!Flash Model
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!Radio Setup
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!colspan=2|HyperSync Automation Selection
 
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|rowspan="2"|'''Ranger RX S-Head'''
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|rowspan=4|Einstein E640
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|'''HyperSync Only Enabled'''
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|rowspan=2|HyperSync Only Enabled
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|[[media:D3 RangerRX SHead HyperSyncOnlyEnabled HighestEnergy.pdf|Highest Energy]]
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_ControlTL_Transmitter Transmitter Setup]
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|[[media:D3 RangerRX SHead HyperSyncOnlyEnabled ReducedClipping.pdf|Reduced Clipping]]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/c/c9/D3_Einstein_HyperSyncOnlyEnabled_HighestEnergy_Ver11.pdf Highest Energy PDF]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/e/e2/D3_Einstein_HyperSyncOnlyEnabled_ReducedClipping_Ver11.pdf Reduced Clipping PDF]
 
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|'''HyperSync Only Disabled'''
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_Receiving_PowerMC2 PowerMC2 Setup]
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|[[media:D3 RangerRX SHead HyperSyncOnlyDisabled HighestEnergy.pdf|Highest Energy]]
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|[[media:D3 RangerRX SHead HyperSyncOnlyDisabled ReducedClipping.pdf|Reduced Clipping]]
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|rowspan="2"|'''Ranger RX A-Head'''
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|rowspan=2|HyperSync Only Disabled
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|'''HyperSync Only Enabled'''
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_ControlTL_Transmitter Transmitter Setup]
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|[[media:D3 RangerRX AHead HyperSyncOnlyEnabled HighestEnergy.pdf|Highest Energy]]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/e/eb/D3_Einstein_HyperSyncOnlyDisabled_HighestEnergy_Ver11.pdf Highest Energy PDF]
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|[[media:D3 RangerRX AHead HyperSyncOnlyEnabled ReducedClipping.pdf|Reduced Clipping]]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/b/be/D3_Einstein_HyperSyncOnlyDisabled_ReducedClipping_Ver11.pdf Reduced Clipping PDF]
 
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|'''HyperSync Only Disabled'''
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_Receiving_PowerMC2 PowerMC2 Setup]
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|[[media:D3 RangerRX AHead HyperSyncOnlyDisabled HighestEnergy.pdf|Highest Energy]]
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|[[media:D3 RangerRX AHead HyperSyncOnlyDisabled ReducedClipping.pdf|Reduced Clipping]]
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===AlienBees===
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Note: Example images were captured using the Einstein's "Color" mode.
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===Elinchrom and PowerST4===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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!Flash Model
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!HyperSync Only Control
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!Radio Setup
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!colspan=2|HyperSync Automation Selection
 
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|rowspan="2"|'''AlienBees B1600'''
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|rowspan=4|Ranger RX S-Head
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|'''HyperSync Only Enabled'''
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|rowspan=2|HyperSync Only Enabled
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|[[media:D3 B1600 HyperSyncOnlyEnabled HighestEnergy.pdf|Highest Energy]]
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_ControlTL_Transmitter Transmitter Setup]
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|[[media:D3 B1600 HyperSyncOnlyEnabled ReducedClipping.pdf|Reduced Clipping]]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/3/3a/D3_RangerRX_SHead_HyperSyncOnlyEnabled_HighestEnergy_Ver11.pdf Highest Energy PDF]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/9/9c/D3_RangerRX_SHead_HyperSyncOnlyEnabled_ReducedClipping_Ver11.pdf Reduced Clipping PDF]
 
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|-
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|'''HyperSync Only Disabled'''
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_Receiving_PowerST4 PowerST4 Setup]
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|[[media:D3 B1600 HyperSyncOnlyDisabled HighestEnergy.pdf|Highest Energy]]
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|[[media:D3 B1600 HyperSyncOnlyDisabled ReducedClipping.pdf|Reduced Clipping]]
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|rowspan=2|HyperSync Only Disabled
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_ControlTL_Transmitter Transmitter Setup]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/2/24/D3_RangerRX_SHead_HyperSyncOnlyDisabled_HighestEnergy_Ver11.pdf Highest Energy PDF]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/d/de/D3_RangerRX_SHead_HyperSyncOnlyDisabled_ReducedClipping_Ver11.pdf Reduced Clipping PDF]
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_Receiving_PowerST4 PowerST4 Setup]
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|rowspan=4|Ranger RX A-Head
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|rowspan=2|HyperSync Only Enabled
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_ControlTL_Transmitter Transmitter Setup]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/2/20/D3_RangerRX_AHead_HyperSyncOnlyEnabled_HighestEnergy_Ver11.pdf Highest Energy PDF]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/8/8a/D3_RangerRX_AHead_HyperSyncOnlyEnabled_ReducedClipping_Ver11.pdf Reduced Clipping PDF]
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_Receiving_PowerST4 PowerST4 Setup]
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|rowspan=2|HyperSync Only Disabled
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_ControlTL_Transmitter Transmitter Setup]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/6/63/D3_RangerRX_AHead_HyperSyncOnlyDisabled_HighestEnergy_Ver11.pdf Highest Energy PDF]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/9/95/D3_RangerRX_AHead_HyperSyncOnlyDisabled_ReducedClipping_Ver11.pdf Reduced Clipping PDF]
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|-
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_Receiving_PowerST4 PowerST4 Setup]
 
|}
 
|}
  
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===AlienBees and FlexTT5 with AC9 AlienBees Adapter===
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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!Flash Model
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!HyperSync Only Control
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!Radio Setup
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!colspan=2|HyperSync Automation Selection
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|rowspan=4|AlienBees B1600
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|rowspan=2|HyperSync Only Enabled
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_ControlTL_Transmitter Transmitter Setup]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/d/d0/D3_B1600_HyperSyncOnlyEnabled_HighestEnergy_Ver11.pdf Highest Energy PDF]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/6/63/D3_B1600_HyperSyncOnlyEnabled_ReducedClipping_Ver11.pdf Reduced Clipping PDF]
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_Receiving_FlexTT5_and_AC9_AlienBees_Adapter FlexTT5 and AC9 AlienBees Adapter Setup]
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|rowspan=2|HyperSync Only Disabled
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_ControlTL_Transmitter Transmitter Setup]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/f/f2/D3_B1600_HyperSyncOnlyDisabled_HighestEnergy_Ver11.pdf Highest Energy PDF]
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|rowspan=2|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/b/be/D3_B1600_HyperSyncOnlyDisabled_ReducedClipping_Ver11.pdf Reduced Clipping PDF]
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|-
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|[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=HyperSync_Setup#How_to_Configure_the_Receiving_FlexTT5_and_AC9_AlienBees_Adapter FlexTT5 and AC9 AlienBees Adapter Setup]
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Latest revision as of 08:04, 25 August 2021

Review this page for information about the Nikon D3 and its performance with PocketWizard radios.

General Nikon Operational Considerations

The following operational considerations apply to all Nikon cameras unless otherwise noted.

Flash Sync Speed - Custom Camera Setting

When using a Nikon camera and ControlTL radios, the camera's "Flash Sync Speed" setting must be set to the slower shutter speed of the two "Auto FP" options. This setting can be found in the "Bracketing/Flash" Custom Settings menu.


D3 Specific Operational Considerations

The following operational considerations apply only to the D3.

Camera Firmware

For best results, use the latest camera body firmware. The latest firmware for the D3 is available for download at Nikon Download Center.


HyperSync Performance

Use the tables below to view the D3's HyperSync performance with a specific flash.

  1. Find the table for your flash brand and PocketWizard receiver.
  2. Locate your flash in the "Flash Model" column.
  3. Determine whether you will enable HyperSync Only or not. Enabling HyperSync Only will provide the most consistent results and is recommended for Nikon users.
  4. Follow the "Transmitter Setup" link in the "Radio Setup" column to configure your transmitter.
  5. Follow the appropriate Receiver Setup link in the "Radio Setup" column. When configuring your receiver, you will need to choose a HyperSync Automation method, either Reduced Clipping or Highest Energy.
  6. Choose the PDF that corresponds to the HyperSync Automation method that you have selected for your radios. The PDFs contain images that illustrate the kind of performance you should expect with your setup.


Einstein and PowerMC2

Flash Model HyperSync Only Control Radio Setup HyperSync Automation Selection
Einstein E640 HyperSync Only Enabled Transmitter Setup Highest Energy PDF Reduced Clipping PDF
PowerMC2 Setup
HyperSync Only Disabled Transmitter Setup Highest Energy PDF Reduced Clipping PDF
PowerMC2 Setup

Note: Example images were captured using the Einstein's "Color" mode.

Elinchrom and PowerST4

Flash Model HyperSync Only Control Radio Setup HyperSync Automation Selection
Ranger RX S-Head HyperSync Only Enabled Transmitter Setup Highest Energy PDF Reduced Clipping PDF
PowerST4 Setup
HyperSync Only Disabled Transmitter Setup Highest Energy PDF Reduced Clipping PDF
PowerST4 Setup
Ranger RX A-Head HyperSync Only Enabled Transmitter Setup Highest Energy PDF Reduced Clipping PDF
PowerST4 Setup
HyperSync Only Disabled Transmitter Setup Highest Energy PDF Reduced Clipping PDF
PowerST4 Setup

AlienBees and FlexTT5 with AC9 AlienBees Adapter

Flash Model HyperSync Only Control Radio Setup HyperSync Automation Selection
AlienBees B1600 HyperSync Only Enabled Transmitter Setup Highest Energy PDF Reduced Clipping PDF
FlexTT5 and AC9 AlienBees Adapter Setup
HyperSync Only Disabled Transmitter Setup Highest Energy PDF Reduced Clipping PDF
FlexTT5 and AC9 AlienBees Adapter Setup


Don't see your gear?
We have paused our HyperSync testing and PDF production for the time being. We may be adding more results to the wiki as they become available. Check back in the future.


Nikon Special Notes

The following special notes apply to all Nikon cameras.

FV Lock

FV Lock is not currently supported with PocketWizard radios.

Unsupported Modes

  • Mirror Up mode is not fully supported at this time – test with your specific configuration before using.
  • Exposure Delay mode (set via in-camera menu) is not currently supported.
  • Repeater/RPT mode is not currently supported.

In-Camera Flash Control

Using in-camera “Flash Control for Built In Flash” menu to control remote zones is not currently supported.

Rear-Curtain Sync and Bulb

Rear Curtain Sync and Bulb mode cannot be used together. For more information, visit our Rear Curtain Sync page.

Remote Infrared Control

ControlTL radios disable ALL infra-red/optical communication pulses used in Nikon’s native i-TTL system, and will not trigger remote flashes configured to receive these pulses. A PocketWizard radio is required for each remote flash you want to trigger.


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