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* All equipment should be turned OFF when connecting. | * All equipment should be turned OFF when connecting. | ||
* Power on the FlexTT5 and then the camera and/or speedlight. | * Power on the FlexTT5 and then the camera and/or speedlight. | ||
− | * If operation is erratic, check batteries first. We recommend using high capacity rechargeable batteries in your Speedlight(s). | + | * If operation is erratic, check batteries first. We recommend using high-capacity rechargeable batteries in your Speedlight(s). |
* Use the latest firmware for your camera and review all camera and flash manuals. | * Use the latest firmware for your camera and review all camera and flash manuals. | ||
* You need a FlexTT5 for each remote Speedlight. | * You need a FlexTT5 for each remote Speedlight. | ||
* Set all radios to the same channel. | * Set all radios to the same channel. | ||
− | * Take first shot at 1/125 so system can properly calibrate timing. (First shot will not be correctly exposed. | + | * Take your first shot at 1/125 so the system can properly calibrate timing. (First shot will not be correctly exposed.) |
* For most basic functions, operation is identical Panasonic's wireless system. | * For most basic functions, operation is identical Panasonic's wireless system. | ||
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+ | ==Camera Settings== | ||
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+ | ====Wireless==== | ||
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+ | In Wireless mode you are able to control your remote Panasonic speedlights power levels by using the in-camera menus with three zones of power control. You have the option to shoot with either FP Mode On or FP Mode Off. | ||
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+ | <b>FP On:</b> FP Mode allows you to shoot in TTL and Manual mode at shutter speeds above your cameras x-sync all the way up to 1/8000th with remote compatible speedlights. | ||
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+ | <b>FP Off:</b> With FP Mode Off you can shoot in TTL and Manual mode at shutter speeds at or below your cameras x-sync. | ||
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+ | ====Non-Wireless==== | ||
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+ | In Non-Wireless mode, you can remotely trigger your speedlights above your cameras x-sync but all remote speedlights will be on one zone. In this mode, you are also able to use rear curtain sync with speedlights and strobes on and off camera. | ||
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+ | ====Power Control==== | ||
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+ | All power adjustments can be done in Wireless Setup located in the Flash Menu. (Picture of menu) | ||
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+ | When setting your power level always make sure to press the SET?MENU button to make sure the power level is properly set. |
Revision as of 13:43, 23 November 2016
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PocketWizard Utility
Your new PocketWizard radio runs on very sophisticated software we call ControlTL™ which can be configured to your specific needs using the PocketWizard Utility. You can download the PocketWizard Utility on our Getting Started page.
Note: At this moment the current PocketWizard Utility (version 1.63) is not compatible with our FlexTT5 for Panasonic. We will be releasing a new version of the Utility prior to the first firmware release for this product. |
Product Registration
ControlTL software is designed to be “Future Proof” and will be upgraded from time to time. Please register your product online to be notified when updates are available. Visit our Registration page.
Getting Started
- All equipment should be turned OFF when connecting.
- Power on the FlexTT5 and then the camera and/or speedlight.
- If operation is erratic, check batteries first. We recommend using high-capacity rechargeable batteries in your Speedlight(s).
- Use the latest firmware for your camera and review all camera and flash manuals.
- You need a FlexTT5 for each remote Speedlight.
- Set all radios to the same channel.
- Take your first shot at 1/125 so the system can properly calibrate timing. (First shot will not be correctly exposed.)
- For most basic functions, operation is identical Panasonic's wireless system.
Camera Settings
Wireless
In Wireless mode you are able to control your remote Panasonic speedlights power levels by using the in-camera menus with three zones of power control. You have the option to shoot with either FP Mode On or FP Mode Off.
FP On: FP Mode allows you to shoot in TTL and Manual mode at shutter speeds above your cameras x-sync all the way up to 1/8000th with remote compatible speedlights.
FP Off: With FP Mode Off you can shoot in TTL and Manual mode at shutter speeds at or below your cameras x-sync.
Non-Wireless
In Non-Wireless mode, you can remotely trigger your speedlights above your cameras x-sync but all remote speedlights will be on one zone. In this mode, you are also able to use rear curtain sync with speedlights and strobes on and off camera.
Power Control
All power adjustments can be done in Wireless Setup located in the Flash Menu. (Picture of menu)
When setting your power level always make sure to press the SET?MENU button to make sure the power level is properly set.