Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 Transceiver For Canon TTL Flashes and Digital SLR Cameras
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: Pocket WizardModel: FlexTT5 For Canon
Product features:
- Full ETTL II /iTTL Autoflash and Ratio flash and exposure tracking
- FP/High speed flash synch up to 1/800th sec.
- Autoflash sequences up to 8 frames per second
- Triggers flash or cameras
- Works with all Pocket Wizard 32 channels and zones
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 Transceiver For Canon TTL Flashes and Digital SLR Cameras
Customer Review: Why didn't canon do this?
Summary: 5 Stars
I've heard a lot of mixed reviews about the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5, but some of what I read made this worth a try. What really attracted me was the 2nd curtain flash sync with radio wireless. To my surprise, they worked better than expected -- After upgrading the firmware to 4.374 BETA.
The one negative aspect was that I had to upgrade to the beta firmware to get the feature I wanted. Upgrading itself was painless. It took me 5 minutes to upgrade all 4 units. Once upgraded, these units delivered everything I wanted and quite a bit more.
Most simply explained, the Mini/Flex combo allow any flash you want to use to be perfectly synced with whatever exposure you want, from a 30 second exposure with a 2nd (rear) curtain flash all the way to their advertised 1/8000sec (if supported by your camera). No matter what setting I used, my flashes were always perfectly timed - all using the default settings from the beta firmware. I'd like to emphasize that this works with any flash you want -- You're no longer limited to Canon speed lights, and you get a wider range of timing control.
To my surprise, 2nd curtain sync works much better with the Mini/Flex than it ever did using my canon speed light. My club/event shots where I drag the shutter to capture motion blur all have the subject solidly frozen at the end of the exposure where as my canon 580 on its own had occasional blur after the flash. One feature I especially liked is this works with a light on the camera, and one in hand -- This means you can get more flexibility and lighting control at parties and events than with the default canon speedlights. In a more controlled environment, the Mini/Flex combo become even more transparent.
I'm far from being a photography expert, but I can say my experience within 5 minutes of using the Mini/Flex combo was worlds better than using canon's speed lights and wireless. My ratio of keepers and amazing photos while using flash has greatly increased.
It might be good to note that with exception to AF and sync timing, I keep my camera and flashes in full manual mode. Your experiences may vary.
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Description of Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 Transceiver For Canon TTL Flashes and Digital SLR Cameras
The FlexTT5 transceiver shares the MiniTT1 transmitter's(ordered sepretaly) features and adds the advanced auto-sensing and relay modes introduced with the PocketWizard Plus II, as well as camera and flash ports for PocketWizard cable connection to any camera or flash system. Used as a transmitter, the FlexTT5 can provide TTL auto flash at distances of up to 800 feet* and conventional triggering up to 1200 feet* with the aid of a flip-up antenna.The unit feature a two-position channel selector that is factory programmed to the PocketWizard classic channel one and two. Using the included software and USB port, you can program either channel to any of the PocketWizard system's 32 digitally encoded channels and four zones. A special Learning Mode enables simple, in-the-field programming of all channels. Compatible with the following: Canon DSLR Cameras: 1Ds MKIII, MKII; 1D MKIII; MKII; 1DMKII N; 5D, 5D MKII; 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D; Rebel XT/350D, Rebel XTi/400D, Rebel XS/1000D, Rebel XSi/450D Canon Flash Units: 580EX, 580EXII, 430EX, and 430EXIIAccessories
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