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Try out the latest [[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5]] firmware (other radios, too!).  We appreciate your help testing our newest features and improvements before our official production release is available.  Anyone can participate, but you should be very comfortable using the [[PocketWizard Utility]] and be willing to provide [[#Providing_Feedback|detailed feedback]] of your experiences.  If that’s you, please read on to begin your own beta test.
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Try out the latest [[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5]] firmware (other radios, too!) or PocketWizard Utility.  We appreciate your help testing our newest features and improvements before our official production release is available.  Anyone can participate, but you should be very comfortable using the [[PocketWizard Utility]] and be willing to provide [[#Providing_Feedback|detailed feedback]] of your experiences.  If that’s you, please read on to begin your own beta test.
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== Current Firmware ==  
 
== Current Firmware ==  
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You must be using [[PocketWizard Utility]] version 1.54 or later before installing the latest firmware.
 
You must be using [[PocketWizard Utility]] version 1.54 or later before installing the latest firmware.
  
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====Mac OS X El Capitan Note====
 
  
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At this moment, our PocketWizard Utility appears to be incompatible with Mac OS X El Capitan.  Something has changed in how they handle USB devices.  We're looking into it.  In the meantime, you'll either have to refrain from updating to El Capitan to work with the PocketWizard Utility, or find another machine to use it on.  We're not the only ones experiencing issues:
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==Canon MiniTT1 & FlexTT5==
  
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====Beta====
  
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*[https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/lightroom-and-el-capitan---mac-os-10-11.html Lightroom and El Capitan]
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There is no beta firmware available at this time.
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*[http://www.steinberg.net/en/newsandevents/news/newsdetail/article/important-information-regarding-os-x-1011-3359.html Issues occur when running Steinberg products under OS X 10.11]
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*[http://www.macstrategy.com/article.php?143 OS X 10.11 El Capitan Third Party Product Compatibility Information]
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====Official====
  
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Their new System Integrity Protection shifts how things work. It impacts some simple connectivity stuff we've relied upon.  We are researching solutions now:
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The current [[Canon_Compatibility|ControlTL Canon]] official production firmware is {{latestcanon}}. This release is available for both FCC and CE radios.  There is no beta release at this time.
  
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*[https://derflounder.wordpress.com/2015/10/01/system-integrity-protection-adding-another-layer-to-apples-security-model/ System Integrity Protection – Adding another layer to Apple’s security model]
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==Nikon MiniTT1 & FlexTT5==
  
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==Canon MiniTT1 & FlexTT5==
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====Beta====
  
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====5DS Beta====
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The current Nikon ControlTL beta firmware version is {{Nikonbeta}} and is available through the PocketWizard Utility right now. It adds support for the Nikon D850. This Beta is available for both FCC and CE radios.
  
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The current Canon ControlTL beta firmware version is {{Canonbeta}} and is available through the PocketWizard Utility right now. It adds support for Canon's latest DSLR, the Canon EOS 5DS.  
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[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/2/22/MiniFlex_Nikon_3.909_beta.pdf Release Notes]
  
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[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/3/35/Canon_MiniTT1_FlexTT5_BETA_Firmware_Release_Notes_6.804.pdf Release Notes]
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To gain access to the beta firmware, [[Beta_Firmware#Enabling_Beta_Firmware|see below]].
  
 
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====Official====
  
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The current [[Canon_Compatibility|ControlTL Canon]] official production firmware is {{latestcanon}}. This release is available for both FCC and CE radios.  There is no beta release at this time.
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The current [[Nikon_Compatibility|ControlTL Nikon]] official production firmware is {{latestnikon}}. This release is available for both FCC and CE radios.
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The current [[Nikon_Compatibility|ControlTL Nikon]] official production firmware is {{latestnikon}}. This release is available for both FCC and CE radios.  There is no beta release at this time.
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==PowerST4 for Elinchrom==
 
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==Plus III==
 
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The current [[Plus III]] firmware is version {{latestP3}}. This release is available for both FCC and CE radios.  There is no beta release at this time.
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The current [[Plus III]] official production firmware is version 1.215. This official firmware is available for both FCC and CE radios.
  
 
==MultiMAX==
 
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Only MultiMAX's with a USB port are capable of downloading firmware.  Some older MultiMAX units do not have a USB port.
 
Only MultiMAX's with a USB port are capable of downloading firmware.  Some older MultiMAX units do not have a USB port.
  
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==MultiMAX II==
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The current MultiMAX II firmware is 8.117. This official version is available for both FCC and CE radios.
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[http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/images/0/06/MultiMAX_II_8.117.pdf Release Notes]
  
 
==Enabling Beta Firmware==
 
==Enabling Beta Firmware==
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[[File:Betascreenshot1.png|right|400px|How to enable the beta firmware options.]]
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[[File:Beta_Firmware_1.63.png|right|400px|How to enable the beta firmware options.]]
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#To enable access to beta firmware, open the [[PocketWizard Utility]], and navigate down to the blue gear in the bottom left corner of the window.
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#Open the [[PocketWizard Utility]] and tick the box for Advanced Mode
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#Navigate over to the "Firmware Updates" tab.
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#Click the blue gear in the bottom left corner of the window
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#Navigate down to the bottom and check "Yes, I would like to have access to Optional and Beta Test firmware."  
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#Click the "Firmware Updates" tab
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#Click OK.
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#Click the radio button for "Yes, show me beta firmware and official firmware."  
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#Navigate to the [[Update Tab]].
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#Click OK
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#Completely close the PocketWizard Utility
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#Re-open the PocketWizard Utility, make sure your radio is connected, and click the [[Update Tab]]
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#Click "Update Firmware"  
 
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[[File:Firmware_updates_download_availability.png|right|400px|How to enable the beta firmware options.]]
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[[File:Beta_Firmware_Selection_1.63.png|right|400px|How to enable the beta firmware options.]]
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Navigate down to where it says "Optional Versions" and then select the option that matches your connected radio. Click OK and then follow the onscreen prompts that follow.
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Select the version of firmware, BETA or Official, you would like installed in your radio. Click OK and then follow the onscreen prompts
 
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Latest revision as of 11:10, 12 September 2022

Try out the latest MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 firmware (other radios, too!) or PocketWizard Utility. We appreciate your help testing our newest features and improvements before our official production release is available. Anyone can participate, but you should be very comfortable using the PocketWizard Utility and be willing to provide detailed feedback of your experiences. If that’s you, please read on to begin your own beta test.

Current Firmware

Release notes for current official production firmware can be found on our Getting Started page.


You must be using PocketWizard Utility version 1.54 or later before installing the latest firmware.


Canon MiniTT1 & FlexTT5

Beta

There is no beta firmware available at this time.

Official

The current ControlTL Canon official production firmware is 6.905. This release is available for both FCC and CE radios. There is no beta release at this time.

Nikon MiniTT1 & FlexTT5

Beta

The current Nikon ControlTL beta firmware version is 3.909 and is available through the PocketWizard Utility right now. It adds support for the Nikon D850. This Beta is available for both FCC and CE radios.

Release Notes

To gain access to the beta firmware, see below.

Official

The current ControlTL Nikon official production firmware is 3.909. This release is available for both FCC and CE radios.

PowerST4 for Elinchrom

The current PowerST4 firmware is version 5.400. This release is available for both FCC and CE radios. There is no beta release at this time.


PowerMC2 for Einstein E640

The current PowerMC2 firmware is version 2.402/3 (FCC/CE). There is no beta release at this time.


Plus III

Beta

There is no beta firmware available at this time.

Official

The current Plus III official production firmware is version 1.215. This official firmware is available for both FCC and CE radios.

MultiMAX

The current MultiMAX firmware is version 7.53. This release is available for both FCC and CE radios. There is no beta release at this time.

Only MultiMAX's with a USB port are capable of downloading firmware. Some older MultiMAX units do not have a USB port.

MultiMAX II

Beta

There is no Beta firmware currently available for this product.

Official

The current MultiMAX II firmware is 8.117. This official version is available for both FCC and CE radios. Release Notes

Enabling Beta Firmware

How to enable the beta firmware options.
  1. Open the PocketWizard Utility and tick the box for Advanced Mode
  2. Click the blue gear in the bottom left corner of the window
  3. Click the "Firmware Updates" tab
  4. Click the radio button for "Yes, show me beta firmware and official firmware."
  5. Click OK
  6. Completely close the PocketWizard Utility
  7. Re-open the PocketWizard Utility, make sure your radio is connected, and click the Update Tab
  8. Click "Update Firmware"


How to enable the beta firmware options.

Select the version of firmware, BETA or Official, you would like installed in your radio. Click OK and then follow the onscreen prompts

Providing Feedback

We need feedback on your experiences testing the beta firmware! Feedback can include your opinion of overall functionality or any bugs or issues you may have encountered. When providing feedback, the more detail you can provide the better.

Please include the following as a minimum:

  • Beta firmware release version number
  • Camera being used (brand, model # & firmware version)
  • Flashes being used(brand & model #)
  • PocketWizard radios in use

The following information would also be helpful:

  • Camera settings
  • Flash settings
  • Location information (indoor, outdoor)
  • Any potential radio interference sources
  • Anything else that may help us understand your photo environment and situation.
  • Computer system info
  • Best way to contact you should follow-up be necessary


Please send feedback via one of these:

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