PocketWizard FlexTT5-Canon Owner's Manual

We recommend upgrading to 5.200 as soon as you can for proper functionality of your MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Canon.5.200 Overview ControlTL Firmware V

[email protected] - With previous versions of the rmware, using a 5D Mark II with fast aperture lenses imposed a limitation on the narrowes

CE ReleaseThe information below illustrates the differences between US/FCC radios and the CE radios.Key differencesIdentifying CE and FCC/IC radios Lo

[email protected] versions of the ControlTL™ radios use a different set of channels than US FCC/IC radios. A MiniTT1 transmitter or a

July 10, [email protected] Firmware Upgrade to version 4.300 FlexTT5 Firmware Upgrade to version 4.300 All MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 owners a

[email protected] 270EX compatibility This new Canon ash can be used as follows:270EX: Can be used on the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 (transmitter

[email protected] photographers and generated many questions, so we now engage our ControlTL feature of “Force TTL Master Mode” by default.Th

[email protected](more)* = All apertures available for use ? = untested (data from beta eld reports)EF Lens Narrowest Aperture No Speedlite on

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April 28, [email protected] Firmware Upgrade to version 4.250 FlexTT5 Firmware Upgrade to version 4.250 CAUTION! • Thisrmwareversi

[email protected]: Togetthemostbenetfromthisfeature,besuretoselectyourcameramodelinthePocketWizardUtilityontheMis

[email protected]: - Improved high ambient temperature operation - Learn Mode has been greatly improved. Teaching from a MiniTT

[email protected] 5D Mark II Compatibility OperationwithaCanon5DMarkIIcamerahasbeengreatlyimproved.InadditiontoHyperSync,re

[email protected] HSS Cross-over Point UsingthePocketWizardUtility,youcanchoosetheshutterspeedatwhichHighSpeedSync(FPFl

[email protected] Fixes:• 30Dnowtriggeringproperly.Previously,thiscamerawouldrandomlystoptriggeringaFlexTT5whenusedasatrans

[email protected] included in this release:• FECcontrolfromtheashisnotimplementedfortheMiniTT1andtheFlexTT5whenusedasatra

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April 2, 2009Owner’s Manual: [email protected] Firmware Upgrade to version 4.100FlexTT5 Firmware Upgrade to version 4.100PocketWiza

[email protected] 550EX, 420EX, and 220EX compatibility These older Canon flashes can be used as follows:550EX: Can be used on the FlexTT5 as

NOTE: We recently released the latest ofcial ControlTL® rmware, version 5.10. Based on continued internal testing and feedback from users, it appear

Continuous Remote Camera Triggering (FlexTT5 only)This feature allows for triggering a continuous motor drive burst of a camera connected to P1 on a r

New Features Available via the PocketWizard UtilityBasic Trigger Mode - Found under Misc TabAllows the MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 to operate as a basic Pocket

This allows you to have a remote manual flash trigger at any shutter speed and control trigger timing using the HyperSyncOffset. This works with the Fl

Bug Fixes:• 430EX issues: The original 430EX (I, not II) would sometimes cause over-exposures or “blowouts” when used as a remote flash on a Flex

[email protected] included in this release: • 1DMarkIIandratiomode:Onthiscamera,theratioscanseemtobeerraticortakemorethan

Owner’s ManualMiniTT1™/FlexTT5™ for Canon340 – 354 MHz, US FCC/Canada IC

Please pay attention to the following safety warnings:• Operating temperature: above -15° C (5° F) and below 50° C (120° F)• Storage temperature,

Congratulations on your purchase of the PocketWizard MiniTT1™/ FlexTT5™ System for Canon DSLR E-TTL II cameras and flashes. Canon owners can use the Mi

Table of Contents4Safety Warnings 2Congratulations 3Batteries 6MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Key Features 7MiniTT1 Feature Call-outs 8FlexTT5 Feature Call-

Table of Contents (cont’d)5HyperSync® & High Speed Sync (FP Flash) 18Advanced Features via PocketWizard Utility 20Channels 22Channel Tables 23

[email protected] Compatibility: - Added MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Canon compatibility with the AC3 ZoneController for Canon. - For more in

FlexTT5 Battery PolarityMiniTT1 Battery PolarityCR2450 & CR2354 batteriesBatteriesCAUTIONTurn OFF your equipment (PocketWizard units, electronic fl

What’s in the Box?- MiniTT1 or FlexTT5- Batteries- USB Cord- QuickGuideMiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Key FeaturesControlTL: PocketWizard’s newest rmware platfo

Locking Ring(on bottom foot)page 12Configuration/Channel 1Configuration/Channel 2Power Offpage 11, 22Internal Antennapage 31TE

Adjustable Antennapage 31USB Connector (behind antenna)page 20Locking Ring(on bottom foot)page 30Configuration/Channel 1Config

READ ME FIRSTIf this is the first time you are using a remote E-TTL II flash system, we recommend you consult your camera and flash manuals for your c

Power switch OFFPower switch ON and set to C.11. Turn OFF all your equipment (PocketWizard radios, electronic flashes, cameras, etc.) before making

MiniTT1 on camera shoeSpeedlite on FlexTT5 mounted on flash standBasic Wireless E-TTL II: MiniTT1 OO FlexTT5No Flash on CameraThis simple mode of opera

Speedlite on MiniTT1 in camera shoein <MASTER> modeFlash on Camera This mode is identical to the previous page, adding a ashto the top hot shoe

Ratio ModeFlexTT5 Zone AFlexTT5 Zone BRatio Wireless E-TTL II: MiniTT1 OO FlexTT5Flash on CameraThis mode uses Canon’s Wireless Flash Ratio with E-TTL

Canon ST-E2Ratio Wireless E-TTL II: MiniTT1 OO FlexTT5 (cont’d)General E-TTL II ConsiderationsThere are several important factors to keep in mind when

[email protected] Notes:Canon Rebel T2i: - Canon T2i has banding or clipping issues at some HSS shutter speeds. As you increase the

Manual FlashThere are many ways to use PocketWizard radios to trigger manual ashes. Any PocketWizard Transmitter can be used for triggering remote ma

Use for remote manual flashFlexTT5 mounted with Velcro® & connected to studio flash17Manual Flash (cont’d)Other Manual FlashesConnect the re

Setting the HyperSync Offset in the PocketWizard UtilityHyperSync® & High Speed Sync (FP Flash)HyperSync allows for a PocketWizard connected ash

Front Curtain Clipping = move HyperSync slider towards 0Rear Curtain Clipping = move HyperSync slider away from 019HyperSync® & High Speed Sync (F

MiniTT1 USB portFlexTT5 USB portPocketWizard UtilityAdvanced Features via PocketWizard UtilityAdvanced features in the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 are availab

21Advanced Features via PocketWizard Utility (cont’d)Remote TTL Flash Sleep Delay: Normally your ControlTL transmitter tells all remote E-TTL II ashe

ChannelsChannels enable you to work with other photographers and to keep your triggering exclusive. Somechannels operate on different frequencies to h

23A MiniTT1 Transmitter or a FlexTT5 Transceiver always transmits on a Standard Channel and a ControlTL Channel for every trigger. Make sure you choos

TEST/LEARN ButtonLEARN ModeChannels can be taught via the PocketWizard Utility. See the Utility’s help for more information. Teaching via the Utility

LEARN Mode (cont’d)For remote E-TTL II to function, the ControlTL channel must be learned. If you see only 1 or 2 green blinks after teaching then a S

Overview ControlTLtm Firmware Version 5.0 is the most advanced rmware for the MiniTT1 Transmitter and FlexTT5 Transceiver. This newest ControlTL rm

FlexTT5 connected to remote cameraHold up and away for best rangeRemote Camera TriggeringAs with other PocketWizard radios, the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 ca

FlexTT5 configured for Auto-Relaywith local SpeedliteAuto-Relay ModeYou can trigger ashes in sync with your remote camera.This is called Relay Mode. H

Flex TEST buttonResetThe MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 can be reset in the eld.There are two types of reset. RESET A: Returns both C.1 and C.2 to the channels

MiniTT1 Status LED FlexTT5 Status LEDStatus LEDThe Status LED indicates that the unit is powered on,and displays battery level and other special stat

Speedlite StandMaximum range, OC-E3 cord with added ferrite clampMaximum range, no cord30Velcro®MountingMount a remote FlexTT5 Transceiver using any o

PositioningBlocking SignalAcceptableWorstBestLong Range PerformanceLong distance performance from your PocketWizards depends on the orientation and po

32TroubleshootingWhy is my photo not properly exposed?Consult the owner’s manuals for your ash and camera to understand how exposure decisions are ma

Troubleshooting (cont’d)Why is my exposure bouncing around?If you are in Shutter Priority mode (Tv) and the ambient light levels are changing dramatic

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Canon Compatibility35The MiniTT1/FlexTT5 are E-TTL II compatible with these Canon cameras:DSLR Cameras 1Ds MKIII, MKII, 1D MKIII, MKII, 1D MKII N

[email protected] HSS Crossover Auto Detect: We changed the optimized HSS crossover point to automatically detect based on camera type.

36SpecificationsSee Channel Tables for more information on Standard and ControlTL Frequencies and Channels MiniTT1 FlexTT5E-TTL Compatibility Canon

Specifications (cont’d) MiniTT1 FlexTT5Camera/P1 Port 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo miniphone for 2-stage remote camera triggering. Port Voltage Handl

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WARNINGChanges or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsiblefor compliance could void the user’s authority to operate t

For more information on this product, including detailed features and specications, go to: www.PocketWizard.com© 2009 LPA Design, Inc. All rights res

[email protected] Boost Mode: In certain E-TTL situations, especially when shooting in full sun or over long distances, the normal pre-

[email protected] Depth of Field preview remote activation added. When you press the DOF preview button on your camera, your remote ashes