Canon 5D Mark II
Review this page for information about the Canon 5D Mark II and its performance with PocketWizard radios.
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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.
- Find the table for your flash brand and PocketWizard receiver.
- Locate your flash in the "Flash Model" column.
- Follow the "Transmitter Setup" link in the "Radio Setup" column to configure your transmitter.
- Follow the appropriate Receiver Setup link in the "Radio Setup" column. When configuring your receiver, you will need to choose a HyperSync Automation method, either Reduced Clipping or Highest Energy.
- 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 | |
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| 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 |
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