Extra Notes and Explanations

Extra Notes and Explanations - by Specific Topic
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...USB Pocket Wizard Remote ENABLE / DISABLE Feature
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ONLY the receiver needs to be a firmware version 6.xx or higher, and an older 4.xx firmware CAN be used for the transmitter.

Software Version Display:
Power unit OFF, then Power ON to RECEIVE or TRANSMIT while holding "A" key. Release "A" key when software version appears.

Important Note:
To remotely DISABLE the pre-trigger action from the older transmitter you must have a second zone ON (showing in the transmitter display) BESIDES the specific zone you are trying to control.

As an example, if the remote PW receiver (firmware version 6.xx or higher) is set to fire when receiving a signal on channel 20 zone B, then the transmitter will only cause this to happen if the transmitter is also set to channel 20 zone B, as usual. To remotely DISABLE the pre-trigger action of the receiver (and allow the remote camera to go to sleep), the transmitter must be set on channel 20 zone B, AND at least one other zone must be showing in the display of the transmitter (A, C, or D). This other zone can be turned off after the transmitter has sent the DISABLE signal. To ENABLE the remote camera pre-trigger action (and wake up the remote camera), only the zone B must be displayed on the transmitter (although other zones that are displayed won't cause a problem except possibly as interference to other photogs).

Note: Most cameras will need to be in multi-shot or burst mode, and not just single shot mode for proper operation of these functions.

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...FlexTT5 to Remote Trigger a 1Ds Mark III
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Problem:
Fire a 1Ds Mk III remotely at the same time as you shoot with a 1D Mk III as the primary camera. Using only FlexTT5 and MiniTT1.

Solution Setup:
1) Using the PocketWizard Utility Program set Channel 1 on the FlexTT5 as you normally would

2) Program FlexTT5 Channel 2 as follows:
2a)Set same Receive channel as is used on the MiniTT1
2b)Under Misc tab, check the Basic Trigger Mode box and the Bottom Shoe Disable box

3) Mount MiniTT on Primary camera hot shoe and set to Channel 2

4) Set primary camera shutter speed, drive mode, ISO, focus, etc

5) Place FlexTT5 on remote camera hot shoe

6) Connect MichaelBassDesigns CM-N3-ACC cord to P1 on FlexTT5 and other end to N3 connector on remote camera

7) Set camera shutter, drive mode, ISO, focus, etc

8) Ready to shoot from primary camera OR from the miniTT1 alone:
Can also use Manual Tripper, Lens Mounted Trigger, Stick-On Trigger, Foot Switch, or any other momentary switch mounted at the end of a cable

NOTE:
The remote camera will fire in the same drive mode (single frame, Lo or Hi Speed) but in single frame it will continue to shoot, at a very low rate, as long as you hold down the MiniTT Test button, or the shutter on the primary camera.

IMPORTANT:
When the remote camera goes to sleep, press the MiniTT1 Test button to wake it up before shooting

Thanks to photog Jim Johnson, and Patrick Clow (LPA Design)

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