HyperSync

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This section only talks about HyperSync. Read the section on Understanding HyperSync and High Speed Sync to learn more about the difference between HyperSync and High Speed Sync.

HyperSync enables a PocketWizard connected flash to begin firing just *before* the camera triggers a sync pulse. Since you are "triggering faster than a wire" with HyperSync, you can sync at shutter speeds faster than X-sync for many cameras and get more usable flash energy before Auto FP (High Speed Sync) is activated.

When using transmitting and receiving ControlTL radios, HyperSync is adjusted separately on the transmitter and receiver. The on-camera MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 automatically adjusts HyperSync for the best performance and compensates for changes to shutter speed. The receiving ControlTL radio can additionally compensate for flash power level by making adjustments to achieve the fastest possible sync speed with supported configurations, such as a FlexTT5 with an AC9 AlienBees Adapter, a PowerST4, or a PowerMC2. Some configurations require adjustments via the PocketWizard Utility.

All receiving PocketWizard radios, including the Plus II, MultiMAX, and Embedded Radios will trigger in sync with HyperSync. HyperSync requires a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 as a transmitter. A Standard transmitter like a Plus II cannot trigger a remote FlexTT5 and achieve HyperSync. This is because the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 as transmitter actually sends out 2 signals every time it is triggered; one on a ControlTL Channel, and one on a Standard Channel channel. Read more about these different Channels here.

HyperSync can be customized on a per-flash basis. If you have Multiple flashes of different makes/models, you can now make HyperSync adjustments individually on each receiving FlexTT5.

Configuring HyperSync

Using a transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 on your camera, follow the instructions below for your specific receiving PocketWizard radio and then take pictures normally.

AC9 AlienBees Adapter

• For the most consistent results with Nikon radios, it is highly recommended that you connect your transmitting MiniTT1/FlexTT5 that is on top of your camera to the PocketWizard Utility, navigate to the HyperSync/HSS Tab and check "HyperSync Only (Disable HSS/FP)" and click "Apply Changes."

1. On the receiving FlexTT5, select the flash connected to the AC9 AlienBees Adapter in the HyperSync/HSS Tab of the PocketWizard Utility in the "AC9 Flash" dropdown menu.

2. Make sure you choose "Reduced Clipping" or "Highest Energy" depending on which method of HyperSync you want to employ.

3. Click "Apply Changes."

4. Attach the transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to your camera.

5. Connect the receiving FlexTT5 and AC9 AlienBees Adapter to the flash and take pictures normally.

As of this firmware release, HyperSync Automation is currently implemented for the following Paul C. Buff flashes:

AlienBees AB400	White Lightning X800	Zeus 1250
AlienBees AB800	White Lightning X1600
AlienBees AB1600	White Lightning X3200
AlienBees ABR800 RingFlash	White Lightning Ultra1200

If your flash is connected to an AC9 AlienBees adapter and is not in the list above, try selecting a flash of a similar power level.

PowerMC2

• For the most consistent results with Nikon radios, it is highly recommended that you connect your transmitting MiniTT1/FlexTT5 that is on top of your camera to the PocketWizard Utility, navigate to the HyperSync/HSS Tab and check "HyperSync Only (Disable HSS/FP)" and click "Apply Changes."

1. Attach the transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to your camera.

2. Connect the PowerMC2 to the PocketWizard Utility, navigate to the "HyperSync" tab and choose "Reduced Clipping" or "Highest Energy" depending on which method of HyperSync you want to employ.

3. Click "Apply Changes"

4. Connect the receiving PowerMC2 to the flash.

5. Take pictures!

Note that the Einstein E640 Flash is an IGBT-controlled flash, and has an extremely short flash duration once set to anything less than full power. As such, the Einstein will see best HyperSync performance when used at full power.

PowerST4

For most consistent results with Nikon radios, it is highly recommended that you connect your transmitting MiniTT1/FlexTT5 that is on top of your camera to the PocketWizard Utility, navigate to the HyperSync/HSS Tab and check "HyperSync Only (Disable HSS/FP)" and click "Apply Changes."

1. Attach the transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to your camera.

2. Connect the PowerST4 to the PocketWizard Utility, navigate to the "HyperSync" tab and choose "Reduced Clipping" or "Highest Energy" depending on which method of HyperSync you want to employ.

3. Click on the Misc Tab and select which type of flash head you are using with your pack. You can also select what kind of Elinchrom flash you are using from the "Flash Model" selection.

4. Click "Apply Changes"

5. Connect the receiving PowerST4 to the flash.

6. Take pictures!

At present, HyperSync Automation is currently implemented for the following Elinchrom flashes:

Elinchrom Flashes
Style 300RX	Digital 1200RX or Digital 2400RX with Digital S Head	Ranger RX with Ranger S Head
Style 600RX	Digital 1200RX or Digital 2400RX with Digital SE Head	Ranger RX with Ranger A Head
Style 1200RX	Digital 1200RX or Digital 2400RX with Mini A Head	Ranger RX Speed with Ranger S Head
	Digital 1200RX or Digital 2400RX with Mini S Head	Ranger RX Speed with Ranger A Head
	Digital 1200RX or Digital 2400RX with A3000 Head	Ranger RX Speed A/s with Ranger S Head
	Digital 1200RX or Digital 2400RX with A6000 Head	Ranger RX Speed A/s with Ranger A Head

If your flash is connected to a PowerST4 and is not in the list above, set the remote ControlTL radio to receive on a Standard Channel and configure HyperSync using the HyperSync Transmitter Controls, as described below. Make sure to disable High Speed Sync from the transmitting radio.

FlexTT5 - Flash Connected to P2 Port

• On the receiving FlexTT5, select the “P2 HyperSync Flash Duration” dropdown menu under the HyperSync/HSS Tab and choose a duration to match the estimated flash duration of your strobe.

• Attach the transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to your camera. Connect the receiving FlexTT5 to the flash and take pictures normally.

PocketWizard Radio Receiving on a Standard Channel

(Plus II, MultiMAX, FlexTT5 in Basic Trigger Mode)

On the transmitting radio, adjust the HSS/FP Beings AT (HyperSync Ends) control under the HyperSync/HSS Tab to specify the shutter speed at which HyperSync Timings are no longer used and High Speed Sync is engaged. Alternatively, High Speed Sync can be disabled entirely via the HyperSync Only checkbox.

To use HyperSync at any shutter speed above your camera's x-sync speed, and never transition to High Speed Sync, check the “HyperSync Only (Disable HSS/FP)” box, also under the HyperSync/HSS Tab.

Triggers on Standard Channels will only be sent at shutter speeds where High Speed Sync is disabled. Transmitter-side Automated HyperSync will be used at all shutter speed faster than x-sync until High Speed Sync is engaged.

• For the transmitting ControlTL radio, select the “Flash Duration Selection” dropdown menu under the Sync Timing tab and choose a duration to match the estimated flash duration of your strobe. See the HyperSync Flash Duration For Standard Channels section for more information on tailoring HyperSync timings for your specific Standard Channel remote.