Canon 5D Mark II

Review this page for information about the Canon 5D Mark II and its performance with PocketWizard radios.

General Canon Operational Considerations

The following operational considerations apply to all Canon cameras unless otherwise noted.

Calibration Shot

With a Canon camera and ControlTL radios the first exposure after initial connection or power-on is the calibration shot. It is recommended that you take the calibration shot at 1/125. This initiates communication between the camera and radio. This shot will not fire remote flashes.

Manually Select Camera Model

For best results with a Canon camera and ControlTL radios, be sure to manually select your camera model on the transmitting radio. Camera model selection is found on the "Channel" tab.

HyperSync Performance

Use the grid below to view the 5D Mark II's HyperSync performance with a specific flash.

1. First, find your desired flash model.
2. Next, review the wiki page on Configuring HyperSync. Configure your radios accordingly. Choose a HyperSync Automation method for your receiver, either Reduced Clipping or Highest Energy.
3. Next, choose the PDF that corresponds to the HyperSync Automation method that you have selected for your radios. The PDFs contain images that illustrate the kind of performance you should expect with your setup.

Einstein and PowerMC2

Flash Model	Radio Configuration	HyperSync Automation Selection
Einstein 640	Configuring HyperSync	Highest Energy PDF	Reduced Clipping PDF

Elinchrom and PowerST4

Flash Model	Radio Configuration	HyperSync Automation Selection
Ranger RX S-Head	Configuring HyperSync	Highest Energy PDF	Reduced Clipping PDF
Ranger RX A-Head	Configuring HyperSync	Highest Energy PDF	Reduced Clipping PDF

AlienBees and FlexTT5 with AC9 Adapter

Flash Model	Radio Configuration	HyperSync Automation Selection
AlienBees B1600	Configuring HyperSync	Highest Energy PDF	Reduced Clipping PDF

Don't see your gear?
We have paused our HyperSync testing and PDF production for the time being. We may be adding more results to the wiki as they become available. Check back in the future.