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PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Firmware Update

August 11, 2012 By Eric Reagan

PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5

The PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 have new firmware available that adds features and support for new cameras, flashes and light meters.

Newly compatible devices include the following:

  • Nikon D4
  • Nikon D800
  • Nikon D800E
  • Nikon SB-910
  • Canon 600 EX-RT Speedlite
  • Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter

Notably absent from the newly supported devices is the 5D Mark III; however, PocketWizard says that support is coming.

Update info available on PocketWizard’s website.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: PocketWizard, PocketWizard FlexTT5, PocketWizard MiniTT1, radio flash, speedlight, Speedlite, ttl, wireless flash

 

Phottix Strato II Flash Triggers Now Available for Sony

November 29, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Phottix Sony TTL Wireless Triggers

Sony Alpha users have been a bit of the step-child amongst the wireless flash users out there.  Fortunately, Phottix has released its Strato II wireless triggers for the Sony flash mount. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Lighting Tagged With: alpha, dslr, Phottix, Sony, ttl, wireless flash

PocketWizard at PhotoPlus 2011

October 27, 2011 By Eric Reagan

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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…]

Filed Under: Lighting Tagged With: AC3 Zone Controller, flash, FlexTT5, Lighting, MiniTT1, MultiMax, photoplus, PhotoPlus 2011, Plus II, PocketWizard, speedlight, ttl

Quick Breakdown: Midday Photos With Off-Camera Flash

October 19, 2011 By Eric Reagan

TTL Flash Final

One of the challenges of shooting outdoor photos in the middle of the afternoon is dealing with harsh shadows and overexposing the sky if your subject is not directly lit by the sun.  While it would be nice to wait for the right light later in the evening, there are a lot of times when your subject won’t be waiting around with you – particularly when you’re dealing with kids. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Learn Tagged With: exposure compensation, flash, midday, outdoor, speedlight, Speedlite, ttl

Canon Developing Wireless Remote Sync Cameras, 30fps Still Shooting a Possibility

September 8, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Canon 1Ds Mark IV

Not only is Canon looking to put wireless TTL radio flash sync in future cameras, it is also working on technology to sync remote cameras with your primary camera.

According to a recently published patent application, Canon may be putting wireless camera syncing inside a future 1D/1Ds series body. We saw a hint of this in an earlier patent application, but this more recent application sheds some light on the breadth of the features. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: 1D Mark V, 1ds mark iv, Canon, dslr, radio sync, ttl, wireless

Canon (Still) Developing Radio-Sync TTL Wireless Flash/Camera

August 8, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Canon Radio TTL Patent Application

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…]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: 2.4GHz, Canon, Canon 1D Mark V, canon 1ds mark iv, E-TTL, flash, PocketWizard, Radio Popper, radio sync, Speedlite, ttl, zigbee

One of My Favorite Tools: $30 Off-Camera Flash Cable

July 10, 2011 By Eric Reagan

I’ve been more seriously into off-camera lighting for a couple of years now.  However, it was only a few months ago that I picked up a TTL flash-sync cable for my Canon kit.

Prior to this $30 purchase, the majority of my off-camera lighting had been done manually, which is perfectly fine and nearly limitless in creativity.  But it never hurts to add another arrow to your photographic quiver though. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Lighting Tagged With: cable, Canon, hot shoe flash, Lighting, Nikon, off-camera flash, Pearstone, Sony, speedlight, Speedlite, ttl

Canon Radio TTL Flash Coming Soon, DSLR w/ Radio Transmitter Too?

May 10, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Canon may be making that radio trigger flash and DSLR with a built-in transmitter after all.  Recall that I posted the details on Canon’s patent application in August 2010, which covered a radio-signal transmitter and receiver communication between DSLR and Speedlights.

Now Canon Rumors says its been told that Canon has working prototypes of flashes that are triggered via radio communication by an updated version of the ST-E2 transmitter.  Presumably, any new flash from Canon that sports built-in radio TTL communication would unseat the 580 EX II as the flagship Speedlight in Canon’s lineup. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: Canon, dslr, radio transmitter, speedlight, ttl

PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Available This Month for Nikon

January 14, 2011 By Eric Reagan

PocketWizard FlexTT5

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…]

Filed Under: Lighting Tagged With: ces, ces 2011, cls, dslr, flash, FlexTT5, MiniTT1, Nikon, off-camera flash, photography, PocketWizard, speedlight, ttl

Metz Mecablitz 50 AF-1 Digital TTL Flash

August 22, 2010 By Eric Reagan

The Metz Mecablitz 50 AF-1 Digital is a new mid-range TTL hotshoe flash that is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony TTL systems.  A dedicated model is available for each system.

The 50 AF-1 features a USB interface for future firmware updates.  The 50 AF-1 is capable of being used as a slave in TTL systems and features a guide number 50 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Lighting Tagged With: 50 af-1, digital camera, dslr, flash, metz, photography, ttl

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