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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. |
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| + | Any Plus or MultiMAX radios are fully compatible with all Nikon cameras in manual mode. Those radios are single pin triggers and can sync a flash up to the camera's X-sync in manual mode. They can also be used to remotely trigger the camera. Models include the Plus, Plus II, Plus III/IIIe, Plus IV/IVe, MultiMAX, and MultiMAX II. | ||
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| + | The Raven from Fusion TLC is TTL compatible with many Nikon cameras as well, including mirrorless cameras, and can be used with PocketWizard radios. For details on Raven compatibility, please visit the [https://fusiontlc.com/pages/camera-and-flash-compatibilities#nikon Fusion TLC website]. {{recommended reading|PocketWizard Utility|}} | ||
===Current Firmware=== | ===Current Firmware=== | ||
| − | + | 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. | |
| − | + | 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 == | == 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. |
{{NikonCameras}} | {{NikonCameras}} | ||
| − | <nowiki/>* These cameras do not support HyperSync or HSS/FP-Sync operation: D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3300, D3200, D3100, D3000, D40x, D40 | + | {| class ="wikitable" style="background-color: #ffffcc;" |
| + | |'''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. | ||
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| + | 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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| + | '''Compatibility details:''' | ||
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| + | ''First Generation:'' 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. We cannot make a version of the E Release for the MiniTT1 but you can use an upgraded FlexTT5 on the camera as the transmitter. | ||
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| + | ''Second Generation:'' The D6, D780, Z5, Z6 II, Z7 II, and Z9 are not TTL compatible with the FlexTT5s as a transmitter. You can use a [https://pocketwizard.com/products-radios-raven/ Raven by Fusion TLC] as a transmitter with your FlexTT5s (upgraded to the E Release) as receivers for full TTL. The processor in the FlexTT5s can't compensate for timing changes in the protocol for the newer generation of cameras. | ||
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| + | Don't see your recently released camera? Click [[Beta_Firmware|here]] to see if there is Beta Firmware available. | ||
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| + | <nowiki/>* These cameras do not support HyperSync or Auto-FP/HSS/FP-Sync operation: D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3300, D3200, D3100, D3000, D40x, D40 | ||
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=== Nikon Speedlights as Remotes === | === Nikon Speedlights as Remotes === | ||
| + | *SB-5000 | ||
*SB-910 | *SB-910 | ||
*SB-900 | *SB-900 | ||
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=== Nikon Speedlights as On-Camera Master Flashes === | === Nikon Speedlights as On-Camera Master Flashes === | ||
| + | *SB-5000 | ||
*SB-910 | *SB-910 | ||
*SB-900 | *SB-900 | ||
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===Non-Compatible Flashes=== | ===Non-Compatible Flashes=== | ||
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Any older generation Nikon Flashes as Remote Units Such as: | Any older generation Nikon Flashes as Remote Units Such as: | ||
| + | *SB-300 | ||
*SB-80DX | *SB-80DX | ||
*SB-80 | *SB-80 | ||
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=== Flash Exposure Compensation === | === Flash Exposure Compensation === | ||
| − | Flash exposure compensation is controlled as part of the camera’s exposure compensation, | + | Flash exposure compensation (FEC) is controlled as part of the camera’s exposure compensation. This is normally adjusted via the FEC button on the camera, which is indicated by a flash symbol/lightning bolt beside a "+/-" symbol. If your camera does not have an FEC button, you can also adjust it via the exposure compensation button near the shutter release, indicated by a "+/-" symbol. This compensation works in all shooting modes, including Manual. When in Manual mode, the exposure compensation will only affect the flash exposure, as the camera exposure is controlled by the settings you have selected manually. |
=== Speedlight Light Pattern === | === Speedlight Light Pattern === | ||
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===FV Lock=== | ===FV Lock=== | ||
FV Lock is not currently supported with PocketWizard radios. | FV Lock is not currently supported with PocketWizard radios. | ||
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| + | ===Live View=== | ||
| + | Live View is not currently supported with PocketWizard radios. | ||
===Unsupported Modes=== | ===Unsupported Modes=== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:17, 30 July 2023
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.
Any Plus or MultiMAX radios are fully compatible with all Nikon cameras in manual mode. Those radios are single pin triggers and can sync a flash up to the camera's X-sync in manual mode. They can also be used to remotely trigger the camera. Models include the Plus, Plus II, Plus III/IIIe, Plus IV/IVe, MultiMAX, and MultiMAX II.
The Raven from Fusion TLC is TTL compatible with many Nikon cameras as well, including mirrorless cameras, and can be used with PocketWizard radios. For details on Raven compatibility, please visit the Fusion TLC website.
| Next recommended reading: PocketWizard Utility |
Contents
Current Firmware
PocketWizard radios use two different 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 here. Your radios MUST all use the same firmware version to be able to talk to each other.
The latest Legacy firmware available for the Nikon MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 is version 3.909. 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
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.
| 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 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 Basic Trigger Mode for manual triggering up to X-sync. Compatibility details: First Generation: 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. We cannot make a version of the E Release for the MiniTT1 but you can use an upgraded FlexTT5 on the camera as the transmitter. Second Generation: The D6, D780, Z5, Z6 II, Z7 II, and Z9 are not TTL compatible with the FlexTT5s as a transmitter. You can use a Raven by Fusion TLC as a transmitter with your FlexTT5s (upgraded to the E Release) as receivers for full TTL. The processor in the FlexTT5s can't compensate for timing changes in the protocol for the newer generation of cameras. |
Don't see your recently released camera? Click here to see if there is Beta Firmware available.
* These cameras do not support HyperSync or Auto-FP/HSS/FP-Sync operation: D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3300, D3200, D3100, D3000, D40x, D40
Non-Compatible Cameras
| Incompatible Pre-2009 Cameras | ||
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| D2Xs | D1H | D70 |
| D2Hs | D1 | D60 |
| D2H | D100 | D50 |
| D1X | D70s | |
BASIC TRIGGER MODE: Almost all cameras and flashes are compatible with the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 when the radios are configured for Basic Trigger Mode. Basic Trigger Mode disables all flash power control and TTL functions of the radios.
Speedlight Compatibility
The MiniTT1 & FlexTT5 for Nikon are compatible with the following modern Nikon Speedlights as Remote flashes and Nikon On-Camera Master flashes: (Other flashes may work in Basic Trigger Mode without CLS / i-TTL.)
Nikon Speedlights as Remotes
- SB-5000
- SB-910
- SB-900
- SB-800
- SB-700
- SB-600
- SB-500
- SB-400 (not capable of HSS)
Nikon Speedlights as On-Camera Master Flashes
- SB-5000
- SB-910
- SB-900
- SB-800
- SB-700
- SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander
Note: The "GN" ratio mode of the SB-700 is not supported.
Non-Compatible Flashes
Any older generation Nikon Flashes as Remote Units Such as:
- SB-300
- SB-80DX
- SB-80
- SB-28DX
- SB-28
- SB-50
- any other Speedlight not listed above
BASIC TRIGGER MODE: Almost all cameras and flashes are compatible with the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 when the radios are configured for Basic Trigger Mode. Basic Trigger Mode disables all flash power control and TTL functions of the radios.
Operational Notes
ControlTL Remote Camera
Using the default settings, remote cameras with a receiving FlexTT5 will be limited to Single Shot mode and there will be a delay between subsequent triggers. To learn more about remote camera triggering with ControlTL radios, visit our Remote Camera Triggering page.
Flash Exposure Compensation
Flash exposure compensation (FEC) is controlled as part of the camera’s exposure compensation. This is normally adjusted via the FEC button on the camera, which is indicated by a flash symbol/lightning bolt beside a "+/-" symbol. If your camera does not have an FEC button, you can also adjust it via the exposure compensation button near the shutter release, indicated by a "+/-" symbol. This compensation works in all shooting modes, including Manual. When in Manual mode, the exposure compensation will only affect the flash exposure, as the camera exposure is controlled by the settings you have selected manually.
Speedlight Light Pattern
The SB-910, SB-900, and SB-700 have a special Light Pattern Menu, which allows you to set a slightly different light output pattern. Of the three options in this menu, “STD” for Standard output must be selected. Selecting either “CW” for Center-Weighted or “EVEN” for Even output is not supported and may result in exposure errors.
Vibration Reduction (VR) Mode Auto-Detection
When using VR Lenses, switching the VR Mode on or off results in the transmitting radio taking a calibration shot to adjust for the resulting flash timing shift. This may result in a single missed frame after toggling the VR mode on or off. In rare cases, when shooting above your camera’s x-sync speed (1/250th or faster on most cameras), this calibration shot may fail, and continued dark frames may occur. If this happens, take a test shot at 1/160th or 1/200th of a second, and then move back to your desired shutter speed. In the interest of simplicity, we recommend leaving VR-mode either on or off for the duration of your shooting session.
Pre-Flash Boost controls
Modern TTL (Through The Lens) metering systems are based on a pre-flash fired an instant before the camera’s shutter opens, allowing the camera to calculate the amount of light output required for a proper exposure. Pre-Flash Boost is a feature which increases this metering pre-flash’s light output, which helps to make more accurate TTL exposure calculations at the longer distances our ControlTL radios can achieve. It also helps compensate for light lost when using a light modifier like an umbrella or soft box. By default, this feature adds approximately 2 stops of light output to these metering flashes. This light output can be controlled by the EV controls on the back of the remote flash. The amount of pre-flash boost compensation set on the remote flashes will not affect the final exposure. This allows you to increase the pre-flash boost beyond the default value for subjects farther away, and decrease the pre-flash boost for subjects very close to the flash.
Camera-Specific Operational Considerations
For more information about operational considerations that may affect your camera specifically, choose the model below:
Nikon Special Notes
The following special notes apply to all Nikon cameras.
FV Lock
FV Lock is not currently supported with PocketWizard radios.
Live View
Live View 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. You may be able to use the radios in Basic Trigger Mode for this setting.
- 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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