PocketWizard has unveiled a new carry bag for the PocketWizard Plus III transceivers. Each of these G-Wiz Squared bags holds 4 PocketWizard Plus III’s and keeps them from rattling around loosely in your camera bag. [Read more…]
PocketWizard Plus III Announced for $139
PocketWizard Plus III transceivers are out now. The Plus III offers 32 channels, a more durable antenna, a crazy Long Range Mode and a Repeater Mode. Long Range Mode sacrifices a little sync speed for a the sake of extended range. Repeater Mode allows you to use additional Plus III’s as a repeated to extend the full range for each additional unit.
Retail is $139. Check them out at B&H Photo here.
Lots more from David Hobby and PocketWizard.com.
Norman Studio and Portable Lights and Packs Overview
Norman makes pro lights for both studio and portable use. The D12 and D24 are the studio packs, which offer 1200w/s and 2400w/s, respectively. Additionally, the D12 and D24 feature built-in PocketWizard receivers. The portable kits from Norman come in 200w/s and 400w/s flavors. [Read more…]
Nikon Users Get $25 PocketWizard ControlTL Rebate
PocketWizard has a little something special for Nikon users this month – in the form of a $25 rebate. [Read more…]
PocketWizard at PhotoPlus 2011
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I had a few minutes to catch up with the PocketWizard guys at PhotoPlus 2011 and Ian was kind enough to give a rundown of the current products in the PocketWizard line [Read more…]
PocketWizard ControlTL Firmware Update
New ControlTL firmware is now available for Nikon and Canon versions of the PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 radio TTL triggers. The firmware update adds new features that include HyperSync Automation, SpeedCycler and Off Camera Power Control.
The updates are available to all owners of ControlTL systems via the PocketWizard Utility.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Canon (Still) Developing Radio-Sync TTL Wireless Flash/Camera
Canon has obviously been working on a new TTL flash system that works with radio sync triggering for quite a while now. We saw a patent application for a Canon radio-triggered flash and camera system in August 2010 and now, almost a year later, another Canon patent application that advances this tech has been revealed by the USPTO.
And maybe (hopefully) this is a sign that it’s getting closer to market. [Read more…]
PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Available This Month for Nikon
Ahead of CES last week, PocketWizard finally launched the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 for Nikon DSLRs. I’ve gotten a couple of emails asking about these, so yes, they should start shipping any day now. I got to play around with them a little at a pre-CES event and I can assure you they are working well with Nikon DSLRs.
Keep tabs on the stock updates at B&H (MiniTT1 and FlexTT5).
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Firmware Friday: Pentax K-5 & PocketWizards
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware.
Pentax K-5 new firmware version – Increases continuous shooting in RAW format and other bug fixes [coming mid-November]
PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 version 5.200 for Canon “offers optimized compatibility with the PowerST4 Receiver for Elinchrom and the AC9 AlienBees Adapter for Paul C. Buff flashes.” [PocketWizard Website]
Canon Working on Built-in Radio Triggers for Wireless Flash
You had to know this one was coming, right? For years now, DSLR manufacturers have been tied to wireless flash communication via light-based transmission systems, which puts limits on the ability to take your flashes out of the line-of-sight of other flashes. Of course, there are a plenty of workarounds – and there are third party solutions from the likes of PocketWizards and RadioPoppers.
But there has always been something missing with those other solutions. Maybe it’s a little clunky to strap on those third-party devices? Maybe there was some radio interference? Something, however minor, just doesn’t quite function like the factory specs of the wireless flash system under ideal conditions.
A recently filed patent application with the USPTO reveals that Canon is working on a radio-based solution for its wireless flash system with transmitters built-in camera bodies. [Read more…]