HyperSync Setup
This page describes how to configure your PocketWizard radios for using HyperSync to capture flash above X-sync. This page will provide details on configuring your radios in the PocketWizard Utility for best HyperSync performance.
HyperSync requires at least one ControlTL radio like the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 to serve as the transmitter. Receiving radios may be ControlTL radios like the FlexTT5, PowerMC2, or PowerST4, or Standard Channel radios like the MultiMAX, Plus II, Plus III, or PlusX.
To learn what HyperSync is and how it differs from other flash sync techniques, visit the Understanding HyperSync and High Speed Sync page. For basic information on HyperSync, return to the main HyperSync page.
All ControlTL Radios – HyperSync Automation
Performing HyperSync is easiest with all ControlTL radios, transmitter and receivers. Non-ControlTL receivers (Standard Channel radios) do not have the benefit of HyperSync Automation, and require more manual adjustment for best results. While default HyperSync settings for ControlTL radios will usually provide great results, they may also be reconfigured by the photographer.
First configure your transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5, and then your receiving PocketWizard radio. Steps for configuring your ControlTL transmitter and receiver are detailed below.
Configuring the ControlTL Transmitter
When using a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 as a transmitter to perform HyperSync, follow these steps to configure your radio:
For Nikon users
For the most consistent results and most flash energy in frame with Nikon radios, it is highly recommended that you enable “HyperSync Only:”
- Connect your transmitting MiniTT1/FlexTT5 to the PocketWizard Utility via USB, and check the "Advanced Mode" box
- Navigate to the "HyperSync/HSS" tab
- Enable “HyperSync Only”
- Click "Apply Changes"
If the “HyperSync Only” control is left at its default (disabled) less flash energy will be captured in frame and HyperSync will not be able to optimize flash timing.
For Canon users
For best performance with Canon radios, it is highly recommended that you manually select your camera model:
- Connect your transmitting MiniTT1/FlexTT5 to the PocketWizard Utility via USB
- Navigate to the "Misc” tab
- Use the drop-down menu to select the camera model
- Click "Apply Changes"
