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This section contains compatibility information for the Canon MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 ControlTL radios.

Future Compatiblity

The following is the prioritized list of planned BETA firmware releases for compatibility with newly released photography gear from Sekonic, Canon and Nikon. Prioritization is based on when gear was received, complexity of reverse engineering and majority of users:

1. Sekonic RT-32CTL
2. New Nikon Gear:
   • Nikon SB-910
   • Nikon D4
   • Nikon D800
   • Nikon D800E*
3. New Canon Gear:
   • Canon 600EX-RT
   • Canon ST-E3-RT*
4. New Canon Gear:
   • Canon 5D Mark III
5. New Canon Gear:
   • Canon 1D X

Note: * The D800E and/or ST-E3-RT may be released in separate beta firmware releases pending the complexity of the reverse engineering.

This page will be updated when beta firmware is released and we will also post on the PocketWizard Facebook page.

The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Canon beta firmware with Sekonic RT-32CTL module compatibility is now available. You can download Canon Beta firmware 6.021 here. MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Canon beta firmware with new Canon gear compatibility coming soon.

Detailed Nikon Compatibility is available here.

Camera Compatibility

The MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Canon are compatible with these modern Canon digital cameras capable of using Canon's latest E-TTL II protocol:

For optimal performance, it is highly recommended to specify your camera model in the Misc Tab of the PocketWizard Utility for your transmitting radio.

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.

Canon's PowerShot cameras, such as the G9, G10, G11, G12 and earlier models, are not supported with our radios. Although these cameras can use many of the same flashes as modern Canon DSLRs, they use a very different implementation of Canon's ETTL II protocol.

Speedlite Compatibility

Special Note: Canon Speedlite models 580EX and 580EX II, and especially the older 430EX (not the newer 430EX II), emit RF interference that can substantially reduce the effective operating range of many radio slaves, including the FlexTT5 when used as a receiver. For these model flashes, please utilize the mounting suggestions on PocketWizard.com

The MiniTT1/FlexTT5 are E-TTL II compatible with these Canon flashes:

Current Generation

580EX II

Full feature compatibility.

Range limited due to RF interference from flash only when connected to a remote FlexTT5. See Range Extending Solutions.

Not range limited when used on a transmitting radio.

430EX II

Full feature compatibility.

Excellent range performance with this flash.

270EX

Can be used on the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 (Transmit or Receive) in ETTL mode.

Range slightly limited due to some RF interference from Speedlite only when connected to a remote FlexTT5.

To use this flash on a ControlTL radio mounted on a camera at HSS shutter speeds, you first need to enable HSS mode in the flash. Mount the 270EX directly on a camera (no radio in-between) and enable HSS mode via the camera’s menus. Once that mode is enabled, the flash will work properly at HSS shutter speeds when mounted on a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 when used as a transmitter. HSS operation is automatic (no need to set it) when used on a FlexTT5 as a receiver.

This flash may have occasional exposure issues when used on a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 mounted directly on certain cameras like the 5D Mark II, 40D, 20D, and possibly others.

270EX II

Can be used on the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 (Transmit or Receive) in ETTL mode.

Significantly range limited due to RF interference from flash only when connected to a remote FlexTT5. See Range Extending Solutions.

To use this flash on a ControlTL radio mounted on a camera at HSS shutter speeds, you first need to enable HSS mode in the flash. Mount the 270EX directly on a camera (no radio in-between) and enable HSS mode via the camera’s menus. Once that mode is enabled, the flash will work properly at HSS shutter speeds when mounted on a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 when used as a transmitter. HSS operation is automatic (no need to set it) when used on a FlexTT5 as a receiver.

This flash may have occasional exposure issues when used on a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 mounted directly on certain cameras like the 5D Mark II, 40D, 20D, and possibly others.

320EX

Full Feature Compatiblity

Excellent range performance with this flash.

Some RF interference present when LED lamp is on.

Previous Generation

580EX

Full feature compatibility.

Range limited due to RF interference from flash only when connected to a remote FlexTT5. See Range Extending Solutions.

Not range limited when used on a transmitting radio.

430EX

Full feature compatibility.

Significantly range limited due to RF interference from flash only when connected to a remote FlexTT5. See Range Extending Solutions.

Not range limited when used on a transmitting radio.

550EX

Full feature compatibility.

Excellent range performance with this flash.

420EX

Full feature compatibility.

220EX

Can be used on FlexTT5 as a receiver in E-TTL mode only.

Cannot be used on MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 as a transmitter.

This flash performs better if an OC-E3 cable is used.

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.

3rd Party Speedlite Compatible Flashes

Metz

58 AF-1 (Metz firmware v5.0)

48 AF-1 (Metz firmware v4.0)

These flashes can only be used if Pre-Flash Boost is disabled on the Flash Tab in the PocketWizard Utility is disabled. Note: Pre-Flash Boost is disabled by default.

These flashes may only be used on a remote FlexTT5 used as a receiver. They are not compatible as on-camera MASTER flashes.

Nissin

Di866

Di622

A control was added to the Misc Tab in the PocketWizard Utility called “Top Shoe Detection Mode.” To use a Nissin Di866 or Di622 for Canon this control must be set for “Nissin Flash.” Most features of these flashes are supported.

These flashes may only be used on a remote FlexTT5 used as a receiver. They are not compatible as on-camera MASTER flashes.

Note: The Di866 Mark II and Di622 Mark II are currently not compatible.

Operational Notes

30D as remote camera

When remote triggering the 30D camera remotely, it must be set to “Auto Power Off – Disable” otherwise once camera sleeps, trigger will not work.

5D 1/8000th in Automatic Metering modes

With some 5D's, the camera's shutter speed can get stuck at 1/8000th or f/22 when in P, Av or Tv mode, if a Speedlite is used in the top shoe of an on-camera PocketWizard. There is a known bug in the camera's firmware where the camera exhibits the same symptoms, but only with a Speedlite in manual mode. This can occur with or without PocketWizards.

Remote camera triggering delays

With the default settings, remote cameras will be limited to Single Shot mode and there will be a delay between subsequent triggers. You can avoid this delay completely if you set the FlexTT5 attached to the remote camera to Basic Trigger Mode. A PocketWizard in this mode acts as a simple trigger. Advanced features like TTL flash and High Speed Sync won't be available.

Rear Curtain Sync not supported in Bulb Mode

Rear Curtain Sync and Bulb mode cannot be used together, as the radios cannot know when the shutter will be closed until it has been already.

20D Remote Wireless Manual Mode over-exposures

If you use Remote Wireless Manual controls with a 580EX II in the top shoe of a Mini or Flex on a 20D, about 20% of the exposures result in overexposure with remote Speedlites.

Modes Not Supported

• Speedlite controls set via the in-camera menus, like Flash Exposure Compensation and ratio settings, are not currently supported.
• FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) and Stroboscopic Flash are not currently supported
• Enabling 1/2-stop exposure increments via the in-camera Custom Function menu will not work properly with our radios. The attached PocketWizard will blink red three times to indicate an error.