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{{recommended reading|High Speed Sync|}}
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[[File:4pinACC.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''4-pin ACC Port'''<br/>FCC and CE MultiMAXes with this type of ACC port can be powered via the PW-AC-USB power supply.]]
  
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[[File:6pinACC.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''6-pin ACC Port'''<br/>FCC MultiMAXes with this type of ACC port can be powered via the PW-AC-MX power supply.]]
  
  
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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.
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|[[File:fccplus2.jpg|200px]]
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|align="center"|[[File:arrow.png]] [[File:arrow.png]]<br/>works with
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|[[File:pw-ac-2.jpg|200px]]
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|'''FCC Plus II'''
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|align="center"|[[http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/cable_accessory/accessories/pw-ac-2/ PW-AC-2]]
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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.
 
  
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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.
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|[[File:fccplus2.jpg|200px]]
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|align="center"|[[File:arrow.png]] [[File:arrow.png]]<br/>works with
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|[[File:pw-ac-2.jpg|200px]]
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|'''FCC Plus II'''
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|align="center"|[[http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/cable_accessory/accessories/pw-ac-2/ PW-AC-2]]
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All receiving PocketWizard radios, including the Plus II, etc., 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 Standard Channel and one on a ControlTL channel.
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==FCC Radios==
  
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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.
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===FCC Plus II===
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|[[File:fccplus2.jpg|200px]]
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|align="center"|[[File:arrow.png]] [[File:arrow.png]]<br/>works with
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|[[File:pw-ac-2.jpg|200px]]
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|'''FCC Plus II'''
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|align="center"|[[http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/cable_accessory/accessories/pw-ac-2/ PW-AC-2]]
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===FCC MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port===
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|[[File:fccmm4pin.jpg|200px]]
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|align="center"|[[File:arrow.png]] [[File:arrow.png]]<br/>works with
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|[[File:pw-ac-usb.jpg|200px]]
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|'''FCC MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port'''
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|align="center"|[[http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/cable_accessory/accessories/pw-ac-mx/ PW-AC-MX]]
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== Configuring HyperSync ==
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===FCC MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port===
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|[[File:fccmm6pin.jpg|200px]]
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|align="center"|[[File:arrow.png]] [[File:arrow.png]]<br/>works with
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|[[File:pw-ac-mx.jpg|200px]]
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|'''FCC MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port'''
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|align="center"|[[http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/cable_accessory/accessories/pw-ac-mx/ PW-AC-MX]]
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Using a transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 on your camera, follow the instructions below for your specific receiving PocketWizard radio and then take pictures normally.
 
  
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=== Remote FlexTT5 with Speedlite in the Top Shoe ===
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===FCC MultiMAX with no ACC Port===
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With the default settings, you can sync at any shutter speed. HyperSync Automation will be sued only at 1/320th with Speedlites, after which the transmitting ControlTL radio will switch to using High Speed Sync isntead. On the transmittign radio, adjust the "HSS/FP Begins At (HyperSync Ends)" control under the HyperSync/HSS tab to specify the shutter speed at which HyperSync timings are no logner used and High Speed Sync/FP Sync is engaged.
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|[[File:oldfccmmnoacc.jpg|200px]]
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|[[File:pw-ac-2.jpg|200px]]
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|'''FCC MultiMAX with no ACC Port'''
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|align="center"|[[http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/cable_accessory/accessories/pw-ac-2/ PW-AC-2]]
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Transmitter-side Automated HyperSync will be used at all shutter speeds faster than x-sync until High Speed Sync is engaged. Receiver-side HyperSync automation is not currently supported for Canon Speedlites, as they do not communicate their power level through the hot shoe. For full HyperSync Automation with Speedlites, their power levels must be controlled via a Speedlite in Master Mode or AC3 ZoneController at camera position.
 
  
  
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=== FlexTT5 - Flash Connected to P2 Port ===
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==CE Radios==
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• 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.
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• Attach the transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to your camera. Connect the receiving FlexTT5 to the flash and take pictures normally.
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===CE MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port===
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|[[File:cemm4pin.jpg|200px]]
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|[[File:pw-ac-usb.jpg|200px]]
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|'''CE MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port'''
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|align="center"|[[http://lpa.propelled.com/products/cable_accessory/accessories/pw-ac-usb/ PW-AC-USB]]
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=== AC9 AlienBees Adapter ===
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===CE Plus II===
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|[[File:ceplus2.jpg|200px]]
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|align="center"|[[File:arrow.png]] [[File:arrow.png]]<br/>works with
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|[[File:noacadapter.jpg|200px]]
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|'''CE Plus II'''<br/>Cannot be powered externally.
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• On the receiving FlexTT5, select the flash connected to the AC9 AlienBees Adapter in the HyperSync/HSS tab of the PocketWizard Utility.
 
  
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• Attach the transmitting MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to your camera. Connect the receiving FlexTT5 and AC9 AlienBees Adapter to the flash and take pictures normally.
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===CE MultiMAX with no ACC Port===
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|[[File:cemmnoacc.jpg|200px]]
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|align="center"|[[File:arrow.png]] [[File:arrow.png]]<br/>works with
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|[[File:noacadapter.jpg|200px]]
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|'''CE MultiMAX with no ACC Port'''<br/>Cannot be powered externally.
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|style="color:red;" align="center"|'''Cannot be powered externally.'''
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As of this firmware release, HyperSync Automation is currently implemented for the following Paul C. Buff flashes:
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===CE MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port===
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|align="center"|[[File:arrow.png]] [[File:arrow.png]]<br/>works with
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• White Lightning X800
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|'''CE MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port'''<br/>Cannot be powered externally.
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'''Note''': Make sure to install the latest beta firmware (version 5.015) for the PowerST4 for proper functionality.
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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. 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.
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Latest revision as of 08:35, 13 September 2011

4-pin ACC Port
FCC and CE MultiMAXes with this type of ACC port can be powered via the PW-AC-USB power supply.
6-pin ACC Port
FCC MultiMAXes with this type of ACC port can be powered via the PW-AC-MX power supply.


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FCC Plus II [PW-AC-2]


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FCC Plus II [PW-AC-2]

FCC Radios

FCC Plus II

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FCC Plus II [PW-AC-2]


FCC MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port

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FCC MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port [PW-AC-MX]

FCC MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port

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FCC MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port [PW-AC-MX]


FCC MultiMAX with no ACC Port

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FCC MultiMAX with no ACC Port [PW-AC-2]


CE Radios

CE MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port

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CE MultiMAX with 4-pin ACC Port [PW-AC-USB]


CE Plus II

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CE Plus II
Cannot be powered externally. 		Cannot be powered externally.


CE MultiMAX with no ACC Port

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CE MultiMAX with no ACC Port
Cannot be powered externally. 		Cannot be powered externally.


CE MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port

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CE MultiMAX with 6-pin ACC Port
Cannot be powered externally. 		Cannot be powered externally.
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