a MAKE IT POSSIBLE™ Quick Guide for Nikon 340.00 – 354.00 MHz, US FCC/IC 433.42 – 434.42 MHz, CE This PocketWizard radio runs on powerful software called ControlTL®. It is pre-set with default settings allowing you to use it right away or it can be configured to your specific needs using the PocketWizard Utility which can be downloaded at: www.PocketWizard.com/support/downloads.
Transmitter Internal Antenna Configuration/Channel 1 Configuration/Channel 2 Power Off TEST/LEARN Button Battery Compartment (on bottom) Mini-USB Connector (on side) Nikon-style Hot Shoe Status LED Locking Ring READ ME FIRST: • All equipment should be turned OFF when connecting. • Power on from the top down: flash, then radio, then camera. • If operation is erratic, check batteries first. We recommend using high capacity rechargeable batteries in your Speedlight(s).
Transceiver Lanyard Loop (Lanyard not included) Adjustable Antenna English Mini-USB Connector (behind antenna) 3 Batteries 2 AA [IEC:LR6] Zone Switch Configuration/Channel 1 Configuration/Channel 2 Power Off 1/4-20 Mount (on bottom) Nikon-style Hot Shoe TEST/LEARN Button Remote Flash Triggering Port (P2) Locking Ring Remote Camera Triggering Port (P1) Status LED • You need a FlexTT5 for each remote Speedlight. • Set all radios to the same channel.
Getting Started Nikon Camera and Flash Settings Camera Settings Set Custom Setting “e1 Flash sync speed” to “1/250 s (Auto FP)” to enable smooth transitions from standard flash to FP flash mode. Do not use 1/320 s (Auto FP). VR Lenses: Switching the VR mode of lenses ON or OFF while the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 are being used may require a “test shot” at 1/125 to recalibrate the system.
CLS / i-TTL 1. Slide MiniTT1® Transmitter or FlexTT5® Transceiver onto camera. 2. Slide Speedlight onto remote FlexTT5 Transceiver. Set the Speedlight for standard i-TTL mode (not REMOTE or MASTER). Repeat for each remote Speedlight. All remote i-TTL Speedlights will be treated as one zone of light. Note: You need a receiving FlexTT5 for each remote Speedlight. 3. Make sure all your PocketWizard® radios are on the same channel and take pictures normally.
CLS / i-TTL Advanced Wireless CLS / i-TTL Flash on camera 1. Slide MiniTT1® Transmitter or FlexTT5® Transceiver onto camera. 2. Slide Nikon SB-800 or SB-900 Speedlight onto camera mounted MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 radio. Set Speedlight for MASTER = ON. Use controls on MASTER Speedlight to set remote groups/zones. Nikon SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander may also be used. Camera menus can not be used. 3. Slide Speedlight onto remote FlexTT5 Transceiver.
Manual Flash Remote flash with or without CLS / i-TTL flash on camera 1. Slide MiniTT1® Transmitter or FlexTT5® Transceiver onto camera. 2. If desired, slide Nikon SB800 or SB900 Speedlight onto camera-mounted MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 radio and set it to MASTER mode. 3. Attach ControlTL or standard PocketWizard® radio to studio flash. 4. Make sure all your PocketWizard radios are on the same channel and take pictures normally. Note: Manual remote flashes are not calculated as part of the i-TTL exposure.
Other Functions Status LED Normal “waiting for trigger” operation = short blink every 2 seconds Normal short blink color indicates battery level: Green Good battery Amber Warning – battery low Red Very low battery – change immediately Steady red LED in sync with TEST indicates normal transmission. (Hold for 10 seconds to teach – see Learn Mode) Short red blink in sync with trigger indicates normal reception. Rapid red blinking when not triggering or half-pressing camera indicates error condition.
Advanced Functions Learn Mode allows you to change channels in a ControlTL® radio when you are away from your computer by using any PocketWizard® transmitter to teach a new channel. This allows you to change to a different channel or frequency when shooting at an event and you don’t have access to the PocketWizard Utility. This feature can be used if you want to share Speedlights with another photographer, or if you find that someone is on your channel and you want to switch to a different channel.
Compatibility Nikon cameras and Speedlights compatible with PocketWizard ControlTL® radios: The MiniTT1 / FlexTT5 is compatible with most modern Nikon CLS / i-TTL cameras and Speedlights. Visit wiki.PocketWizard.com for compatibility information. Some Nikon flash system features may not be available or may be implemented via firmware updates. CLS / i-TTL is for DSLRs only and is not for D-TTL or film TTL. As new Nikon cameras and flashes are released, compatibility will be implemented via firmware updates.
Specifications Trigger Delay: 0 seconds – “faster than a wire” when using compatible Nikon cameras. Note: Approximately 900 microseconds delay if using Basic Trigger Mode. Batteries: FlexTT5® - 2 x AA (IEC:LR6) (60 hours) MiniTT1® - CR2450 or CR2354: • Approximately 30 hours of camera awake time, varies with camera and Speedlight models. • Low temperature operation and used batteries will have reduced battery life. Always use fresh batteries when working in the cold.
PocketWizard.com Warranty This PocketWizard® product is covered under a two-year limited manufacturer’s warranty. For warranty details, and to register your product, please go to PocketWizard.com/support or contact your local PocketWizard Distributor. Distributor contact information can also be found at PocketWizard.com. To receive a copy of the two-year limited manufacturer’s warranty on this PocketWizard product, e-mail us at warranty@lpadesign.