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Congratulations on your purchase of the PocketWizard MiniTT1® / FlexTT5® System for Canon or Nikon DSLR cameras and flashes. You can use the MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver to control single or multiple off-camera electronic or intelligent TTL flashes. The PocketWizard ControlTL® System takes the complex TTL data being sent through the camera’s hot shoe and digitally interprets and transmits it as a reliable radio signal. You can now place TTL or manual) flashes anywhere to illuminate the scene: Around corners, out-of-sight and in bright sunlight. The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 are compatible with any PocketWizard radio for triggering manual flash or remote cameras.

The Canon-specific MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios work within the Canon E-TTL II system.

The Nikon-specific MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radios work within the Nikon i-TTL / CLS system.

All references to TTL are exclusively for the electronic or intelligent TTL systems specific to Canon and Nikon and not film TTL.

The terms Speedlite or Speedlight are used interchangeably throughout this wiki.

Key Features

ControlTL

PocketWizard’s newest firmware platform taps into the camera’s digital communications to enable an entirely new level of remote flash capability through our proven radio system. ControlTL allows remote TTL systems as well as Manual Power Control. ControlTL firmware is configurable and upgradeable for “future-proof” continuous improvement.

Dedicated TTL Triggering

Locking your MiniTT1 Transmitter into the hot shoe of a Nikon DSLR camera, and mounting flashes onto FlexTT5 Transceivers, gives you full flash exposure control with the freedom and reliability of a PocketWizard radio. There are no special settings to make or modes to call up. Use the camera’s flash exposure controls for basic control of remote flashes, or add an AC3 ZoneController or Canon/Nikon Master unit for even more flexibility.

Manual Power Control

Adjust the manual power settings of your remote Speedlights directly from a AC3 ZoneController, or master flash mounted on your on-camera MiniTT1 or FlexTT5. You can independently control the power output of up to three remote groups of lights (you can have as many lights in each group as you want) from full power down to the lowest setting simply through the user interface on the back of the master flash or with the dials of the AC3 ZoneController. Now you can work with total control with your remote lights, without leaving your shooting position.

High Speed Sync (Auto FP)

When HyperSync can’t keep up, High Speed Sync takes over for Speedlite flash photography all the way to 1/8000. ControlTL gains faster recycling times and more flashes per set of batteries when shooting in Auto FP / HSS Flash mode. Use this feature to shoot wide open in bright sun for amazing results.

HyperSync

Our patent pending HyperSync® technology allows photographers to achieve faster X-sync speeds, up to 1/500th of a second, with full power flash. That extra speed can be used to freeze action or cut ambient light - both of which can produce results never possible before. HyperSync works with both Speedlights and full size studio flash. All you need is a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 on camera that has been tuned to your specific camera and flash via the PocketWizard Utility. While performance varies by the camera and flash equipment being used, HyperSync will get the maximum possible out of any set-up.

PowerTracking

When working with certain manual flashes, you can change any of your settings on your camera and the system adjusts for those changes. Change your camera's exposure compensation to adjust the flash output, or make adjustments in aperture or ISO and the system balances your flash for proper exposure.

PocketWizard Utility

Programmable and Upgradeable: Use the PocketWizard Utility software with the on-board USB port to program the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 to any PocketWizard channel and zone as well as many other custom settings. ControlTL radios can be upgraded whenever updates and feature enhancements are available.

Operation

To quickly begin using your radio, you might be interested in the Quick Guides or other documentation on www.PocketWizard.com [1] (opens in a new window).

For more detailed information, use the links below to hone in on the specific feature you are looking for. The links are the section headings. For example the words Getting Started below will take you straight to that section.

Getting Started

Information you should know before using your radios. Also referred to as "READ ME FIRST" information.

Safety Warnings

Information about operating the radios safely can be found here.

Batteries

Battery types, polarity, and life expectancy information.

PocketWizard Utility

Connect your radios to your computer via USB and control many aspects of them via the PocketWizard Utility.

Basic Wireless TTL

Simple TTL operation instructions. Use all of your Speedlites as one zone of light with the camera making the exposure decision.

Advanced Wireless TTL

Advanced i-TTL operation instructions. Control individual zones of light. Control your remote Speedlights manually from the camera position.

Manual Flash

Trigger any remote flash simply.

PowerTracking

Trigger a compatible remote studio flash and control its power level directly from the camera position.

HyperSync

Learn more about increasing your X-Sync speed using HyperSync. See Understanding HyperSync and High Speed Sync.

High Speed Sync / Auto FP

Use your Speedlites with your camera's fastest shutter speeds. See Understanding HyperSync and High Speed Sync.

Channels

Channels allow you to work collaboratively with other photographers, or to work with your radios exclusively.

Learn Mode

Learn Mode is not required for normal operation of your radios, but if you are working away from the PocketWizard Utility and in conflict with another photographer on your channel, Learn Mode allows you to change channels in the field.

Remote Camera Triggering

In addition to triggering remote flash, your PocketWizard radios can trigger a remote camera's motor drive port. Relay Mode is covered in this section.

Factory Reset

Sometimes you just need the settings in your radio to be like they were when you first took them out of the box.

Status LED

This section covers the various colors and blink patterns used by the Status LED.

Mounting

Radios perform best when mounted properly.

Long Range Performance

Optimize range using these techniques.

Nikon Compatibility

Find out exactly what cameras and flashes work with the ControlTL radios, and what specific operational considerations are required for your gear.

Canon Compatibility

Find out exactly what cameras and flashes work with the ControlTL radios, and what specific operational considerations are required for your gear.

MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Specifications

Details on radio specifics are found here.

FCC Notice

The FCC wants you to know...