Sony Compatibility
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Camera Compatibility
Current PocketWizard radios can be used with Sony cameras and flashes in manual mode only, up to X-sync, without TTL. You may need to use an adapter, depending on which style of Sony hot shoe your camera or flash has.
Sony and Minolta Hot Shoes
Sony currently uses 2 different types of hot shoes in its cameras and flashes.
iISO Hot Shoe
The Minolta Maxxum style shoe, also known as the "iISO shoe" or the Sony Auto Lock Accessory Shoe, is a very different style and shape than a traditional standard hot shoe and requires an adapter if you plan to use it with a PocketWizard's hot shoe. Please see the camera and flash compatibility links below for more details.
Multi Interface Shoe
The newer Sony 21+3 pin Multi Interface Shoe is very similar to the traditional standard hot shoe but has an extended "foot" with the contacts at the end of the shoe. This makes it a longer length than the industry standard hot shoe size. The male Multi Interface Shoe will not fit into a standard female hot shoe. Please see the camera and flash compatibility links below for more details.
Radio Compatibility
PlusX, Plus III, or MultiMAX radios
These radios should work properly with any Sony or Minolta cameras, at shutter speeds up to X-sync, with the camera and/or flash adapters described below.
ControlTL System (MiniTT1 and/or FlexTT5s)
These radios should work properly with any Sony or Minolta cameras, at shutter speeds up to X-sync, with the camera and/or flash adapters described below. If you have an AC3 ZoneController, you can adjust the manual power of supported remote flashes. Please see our Power Control for Non-Compatible Cameras page for more details.
Camera Compatibility
iISO Hot Shoe
If the PocketWizard is to be mounted on a camera with an iISO hot shoe, you will need an iISO to Standard Hot Shoe adapter like this: http://www.flashzebra.com/products/0131/index.shtml
Multi Interface Shoe
If the PocketWizard is to be mounted on a camera with a Multi Interface hot shoe, no adapter is needed. The radio may appear to hang over the edge just a little bit, but the center pin contacts will line up properly and you can tighten the locking ring to ensure a secure fit.
Flash Compatibility
iISO Hot Shoe
If your flash has an iISO hot shoe but does not have a PC-sync port, you will need to use a Sony/Minolta hot shoe to miniphone adapter like this: http://www.flashzebra.com/products/0141/index.shtml
Multi Interface Shoe
If your flash has a Multi Interface shoe but does not have a PC-sync port, you will need to use the new version of our HSFM3 cable ("HSFM3 v2.0") which has been built specifically for Sony flashes. This cable is currently available directly through our website and many dealers. Some dealers have both the original and new version of the cable. If you wish to purchase from a dealer, please have them physically check the box to make sure you are getting the new version. Please contact us if you would like more information.
PC-sync Port
If your flash has a PC-sync port, you can connect the receiving PocketWizard radio to the flash with a PC-sync to miniphone cable like our PC1N: http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/cable_accessory/synccables/pc1n/
Remote Triggering Capability
Cameras that use the Minolta RC-1000L/S or Sony RMS1AM Remote Controls can be triggered with PocketWizards via the S-RMS1AM-ACC. Please see our Remote Camera Trigger page for details.
There is currently no PocketWizard cable available for Sony cameras that use the Sony Multi-Terminal USB port with the RM-VPR1 Remote Control.
