FlexTT6 Compatibility
This section contains compatibility information for the Canon FlexTT6 ControlTL radios.
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Current Firmware
The latest firmware version available for the Canon FlexTT6 is 7.003.
The FlexTT6 can be updated to this version via the PocketWizard Utility.
PocketWizard Compatibilty
The FlexTT6 is forward, backward and cross-compatible with the entire PocketWizard family of wireless radios. This includes compatibility with the FlexTT5 as a receiving radio, as well as the entire line of Plus, MultiMAX, MiniTT1, AC3 ZoneController and other ControlTL gear. A FlexTT6 works as a receiver for the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 in the transmitter position on older Canon cameras.
IMPORTANT: PocketWizard currently has 2 different versions of firmware for their radios - Legacy and E Release. PocketWizard radios MUST use the same type of firmware in order to communicate with each other. Please see the PocketWizard Firmware page for details.
Camera Compatibility
| Note: The Canon mirrorless cameras are not currently compatible with the FlexTT6 in TTL mode. We are currently working on the E Release firmware for the Canon FlexTT6 and hope to have compatibility with the mirrorless cameras via the new firmware protocol. Please see the PocketWizard Firmware Wiki page for information about the new firmware protocol.
The Raven by Fusion TLC is currently TTL compatible with most Canon mirrorless cameras. You can use a Raven on your camera as a transmitter with FlexTT5 or FlexTT6 radios as receivers. All non-compatible cameras (including both mirrorless and new DSLRs) are compatible with the MiniTT1, FlexTT5, and FlexTT6 radios using the current Legacy firmware in Basic Trigger Mode for manual triggering up to X-sync. |
The FlexTT6 for Canon is compatible with these modern Canon digital cameras capable of using Canon's latest E-TTL II protocol:
| Currently Supported Cameras | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon 1D X Mark II | Canon 7D Mark II | Canon 80D | Canon Rebel T7i (800D) | |
| Canon 1D X | Canon 7D | Canon 77D | Canon Rebel T6 (1300D) | |
| Canon 1Ds Mark III | Canon 6D Mark II | Canon 70D | Canon Rebel T5i (700D) | |
| Canon 1D Mark III | Canon 6D | Canon 60D | Canon Rebel T5 (1200D) | |
| Canon 1Ds Mark II | Canon 5Ds/R | Canon 50D | Canon Rebel SL1 (100D) | |
| Canon 1D Mark II N | Canon 5D Mark IV | Canon 40D | Canon Rebel T4i (650D) | |
| Canon 1D Mark II | Canon 5D Mark III | Canon 30D | Canon Rebel T3i (600D) | |
| Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 20D | Canon Rebel T3 (1100D) | ||
| Canon 5D | Canon Rebel T2i (550D) | |||
| Canon Rebel T1i (500D) | ||||
| Canon Rebel XSi (450D) | ||||
| Canon Rebel XTi (400D) | ||||
| Canon Rebel XT (350D) | ||||
| Canon Rebel XS (1000D) | ||||
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For optimal performance, it is highly recommended to specify your camera model in the Misc Tab of the PocketWizard Utility for your transmitting radio.
Non-Compatible Cameras
| Incompatible Pre-2004 Cameras | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1D (Mark I) | 1Ds (Mark I) | D60 |
| 10D | D30 | Rebel (300D) |
| DCS 3 | DCS 1 | D2000 / D6000 |
BASIC TRIGGER MODE: Almost all cameras and flashes are compatible with the FlexTT6 when the radios are configured for Basic Trigger Mode. Basic Trigger Mode disables all flash power control and TTL functions of the radios.
Canon's PowerShot cameras, such as the G9, G10, G11, G12 and earlier models, are not supported with our radios. Although these cameras can use many of the same flashes as modern Canon DSLRs, they use a very different implementation of Canon's ETTL protocol.
Speedlite Compatibility
Special Note: Canon Speedlite models 580EX, 580EX II, 430EX, and 430EX III-RT (but not the 430EX II), emit RF interference that can substantially reduce the effective operating range of many radio slaves, including the FlexTT6 when used as a receiver. For these model flashes, please utilize the mounting suggestions on PocketWizard.com
The FlexTT6 is E-TTL II compatible with these Canon flashes:
Current Generation
- 600EX II-RT
- Supported Modes:
- Master E-TTL
- Master Manual
- Remote E-TTL
- Remote Manual
- Unsupported Modes:
- Multi (stroboscopic) is not supported.
- Group mode is not supported.
- "ALL" selection is not supported, but Ratios are available in supported Master modes.
- 430EX III-RT
- Range limited due to RF interference from flash only when connected to a remote FlexTT5. See Long Range Performance.
- Supported Modes:
- Master E-TTL
- Master Manual
- Remote E-TTL
- Remote Manual
- Unsupported Modes:
- Multi (stroboscopic) is not supported.
- Group mode is not supported.
- "ALL" selection is not supported, but Ratios are available in supported Master modes.
- 600EX-RT
- Supported Modes:
- Master E-TTL
- Master Manual
- Remote E-TTL
- Remote Manual
- Unsupported Modes:
- Multi (stroboscopic) is not supported.
- Group mode is not supported.
- "ALL" selection is not supported, but Ratios are available in supported Master modes.
- 580EX II
- Full feature compatibility.
- Range limited due to RF interference from flash only when connected to a remote FlexTT5. See Long Range Performance.
- Not range limited when used on a transmitting radio.
- 430EX II
- Full feature compatibility.
- Excellent range performance with this flash.
- 270EX
- Can be used on the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 (Transmit or Receive) in ETTL mode.
- Range slightly limited due to some RF interference from Speedlite only when connected to a remote FlexTT5.
- To use this flash on a ControlTL radio mounted on a camera at HSS shutter speeds, you first need to enable HSS mode in the flash. Mount the 270EX directly on a camera (no radio in-between) and enable HSS mode via the camera’s menus. Once that mode is enabled, the flash will work properly at HSS shutter speeds when mounted on a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 when used as a transmitter. HSS operation is automatic (no need to set it) when used on a FlexTT5 as a receiver.
- This flash may have occasional exposure issues when used on a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 mounted directly on certain cameras like the 5D Mark II, 40D, 20D, and possibly others.
- 270EX II
- Can be used on the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 (Transmit or Receive) in ETTL mode.
- Significantly range limited due to RF interference from flash only when connected to a remote FlexTT5. See Long Range Performance.
- To use this flash on a ControlTL radio mounted on a camera at HSS shutter speeds, you first need to enable HSS mode in the flash. Mount the 270EX directly on a camera (no radio in-between) and enable HSS mode via the camera’s menus. Once that mode is enabled, the flash will work properly at HSS shutter speeds when mounted on a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 when used as a transmitter. HSS operation is automatic (no need to set it) when used on a FlexTT5 as a receiver.
- This flash may have occasional exposure issues when used on a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 mounted directly on certain cameras like the 5D Mark II, 40D, 20D, and possibly others.
- This flash will not do AF assist, as it uses the flash itself to do AF assist on camera, rather than using IR like other flashes. As such, this different mode is not supported.
- 320EX
- Full Feature Compatiblity
- Excellent range performance with this flash.
- Some RF interference present when LED lamp is on.
Previous Generation
- 580EX
- Full feature compatibility.
- Range limited due to RF interference from flash only when connected to a remote FlexTT5. See Long Range Performance.
- Not range limited when used on a transmitting radio.
- 430EX
- Full feature compatibility.
- Significantly range limited due to RF interference from flash only when connected to a remote FlexTT5. See Long Range Performance.
- Not range limited when used on a transmitting radio.
- 550EX
- Full feature compatibility.
- Excellent range performance with this flash.
- 420EX
- Full feature compatibility.
- 220EX
- Can be used on FlexTT5 as a receiver in E-TTL mode only.
- Cannot be used on MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 as a transmitter.
- This flash performs better if an OC-E3 cable is used.
BASIC TRIGGER MODE: Almost all cameras and flashes are compatible with the FlexTT6 when the radios are configured for Basic Trigger Mode. Basic Trigger Mode disables all flash power control and TTL functions of the radios.
Operational Notes
ControlTL Remote Camera
Using the default settings, remote cameras with a receiving FlexTT6 will be limited to Single Shot mode and there will be a delay between subsequent triggers. To learn more about remote camera triggering with ControlTL radios, visit our Remote Camera Triggering page.
Mirror Lockup mode is not compatible with ControlTL settings, but may work if the radios are set to Basic Trigger Mode.
Camera-Specific Operational Considerations
For more information about operational considerations that may affect your camera specifically, choose the model below:
| Currently Supported Cameras | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon 1D X Mark II | Canon 7D Mark II | Canon 80D | Canon Rebel T7i (800D) | |
| Canon 1D X | Canon 7D | Canon 77D | Canon Rebel T6 (1300D) | |
| Canon 1Ds Mark III | Canon 6D Mark II | Canon 70D | Canon Rebel T5i (700D) | |
| Canon 1D Mark III | Canon 6D | Canon 60D | Canon Rebel T5 (1200D) | |
| Canon 1Ds Mark II | Canon 5Ds/R | Canon 50D | Canon Rebel SL1 (100D) | |
| Canon 1D Mark II N | Canon 5D Mark IV | Canon 40D | Canon Rebel T4i (650D) | |
| Canon 1D Mark II | Canon 5D Mark III | Canon 30D | Canon Rebel T3i (600D) | |
| Canon 5D Mark II | Canon 20D | Canon Rebel T3 (1100D) | ||
| Canon 5D | Canon Rebel T2i (550D) | |||
| Canon Rebel T1i (500D) | ||||
| Canon Rebel XSi (450D) | ||||
| Canon Rebel XTi (400D) | ||||
| Canon Rebel XT (350D) | ||||
| Canon Rebel XS (1000D) | ||||
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