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Remote Camera Cables

Using a remote camera lets you explore creativity and expand photographic coverage in unique ways. On location, remote cameras can be where you physically can't. Get shots no one else can by firing a remote camera at the same time you fire your main body. Two images, two perspectives, one photographer! In the studio, get out from behind the lens and really connect with your subjects.

Sony cameras’ multi/micro USB (sometimes called multi-terminal, multi-interface, multiport or VPR1) connection can be used to trigger the camera, supply power to the camera and power on and off the camera. We have created 3 cables to connect Sony cameras to PocketWizard radios that support different remote functions.

Note: Due to the specialized connection, not all functions are available with all PocketWizard radios. Please see compatibility for each product below the description.

Cable Options

Learn how each cable works with each type of radio. Half press function is available when using a Plus III as a transmitting radio and a Plus III or Plus IV radio as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32. Pre-trigger function is available when using a Plus III, Plus IV, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a transmitting radio and a Plus III, Plus IV, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32.

S-VPR1-ACC

This is the standard remote camera triggering cable for Sony cameras. Connect the 3.5mm miniphone to the receiving Pocketwizard's sync port and connect the Sony multi/micro USB to the camera's remote cable port.

PocketWizard Compatibility:

• Plus III - Requires firmware 1.210 or higher
• MultiMAX - Original or MultiMAX II

Half-press and Pre Trigger Functions:

Half press function is available when using a Plus III as a transmitting radio and a Plus III radio as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32. Pre-trigger function is available when using a Plus III, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a transmitting radio and a Plus III, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32.

Specifications: Sony multi/micro USB to 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo miniphone connection. Length: 3’ (91.5 cm)

13369 SONY

This cable supports remote Sony camera triggering and provides power to the Sony camera when connected to an external USB power source. Connect the 3.5mm miniphone to the receiving Pocketwizard's sync port and connect the Sony multi/micro USB to the camera's remote cable port. Connect the USB Type A to a USB power source if desired to provide power to the camera.

PocketWizard Compatibility:

• Works with any PocketWizard radio

Half-press and Pre Trigger Functions:

Half press function is available when using a Plus III as a transmitting radio and a Plus III or Plus IV radio as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32. Pre-trigger function is available when using a Plus III, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a transmitting radio and a Plus III, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32.

Specifications: Sony multi/micro USB to 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo miniphone connection and USB Type A. Length: 3’ (91.5 cm)

13373 SONY

This cable supports remote Sony camera triggering, provides power to the Sony camera when connected to an external USB power source, and can be used to power the Sony camera on or off when using a MultiMAX II as a transmitter. On/off functionality is performed from the MultiMAX II menu.

PocketWizard Compatibility:

• MultiMAX II - requires firmware 8.117 or higher

Half-press and Pre Trigger Functions:

Half press function is available when using a Plus III as a transmitting radio and a Plus III radio as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32. Pre-trigger function is available when using a Plus III, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a transmitting radio and a Plus III, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32.

To turn the remote camera's power on and off via radio:

Transmitting Radio:

1. Set MultiMAX II to Receive.

2. Hit MENU A L

3.

Receiving Radio:

Flash Sync Cables