Canon Remote Camera Triggering, FlexTT5 to the remote terminal on the camera, Remote flash

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Remote Camera Triggering

As with other PocketWizard radios, the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5

can be used to trigger a remote camera. To perform this operation a PocketWizard motor drive cable is required. For cameras with Canon’s E3 connector, you need the PocketWizard CM-E3-ACC cable. For cameras with Canon’s N3 Motor drive connector, you need the CM-N3-ACC cable.

1. Slide the FlexTT5 onto the shoe of the remote camera to

be triggered.

 

2. Connect the motor drive cable from

port on the

FlexTT5 to the remote terminal on the camera.

3. Use the MiniTT1 or any PocketWizard Transmitter to trigger

 

If you are using the MiniTT1 radio as the transmitter, be sure

 

to hold it properly to maximize range. Using the MiniTT1 in this

 

manner causes a large drain on the coin cell battery. To maintain

 

FlexTT5 connected to remote camera

the best battery life, use a FlexTT5 or another PocketWizard as

 

the hand held transmitter.

 

NOTE: With this remote camera setup you are engaging

 

Auto-Relay Mode and sending triggers one channel higher. Read

 

more about that mode for information about using a camera with

 

remote flash.

 

NOTE: The FlexTT5 should be in the shoe of the remote camera

 

to be triggered. Removing it from the shoe may cause unwanted

 

triggering to occur.

 

NOTE: Continuous motor drive triggering of remote cameras is

 

not available. Single shot mode is required.

 

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Hold up and away for best range

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Contents MiniTT1/FlexTT5 for Canon Safety Warnings Please pay attention to the following safety warningsCongratulations Table of Contents Table of Contents cont’d Batteries Life expectancy = ~60 hours with alkaline batteriesMiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Key Features MiniTT1 FlexTT5 Read ME First Powering On Trigger normally Canon ST-E2 in non-ratio modeMode, not Master or Slave Basic Wireless E-TTL II MiniTT1 OOFlexTT5 cont’d Important The Speedlite in the MiniTT1’s top shoeRatio Wireless E-TTL II MiniTT1 OOFlexTT5 Ratio Wireless E-TTL II MiniTT1 OOFlexTT5 cont’d General E-TTL II ConsiderationsManual Flash Remote SpeedlitesAttempting to connect 2 flashes to the port, or Manual Flash cont’dDo not connect a flash to port. You could damage HyperSync & High Speed Sync FP Flash HyperSync & High Speed Sync FP Flash cont’d Status information Download the latest version of the Utility atUse it Advanced Features via PocketWizard Utility cont’d Channels TTLChannel Tables Learn Mode Learn Mode cont’d Special NotesFlexTT5 to the remote terminal on the camera Remote Camera TriggeringAs with other PocketWizard radios, the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 Hand held transmitterAuto-Relay Mode Flash Idle Time Out Mode = Disabled ResetAre always reset together Turn the radio offStatus LED Good batteryVery low battery change immediately Mounting Long Range Performance Maintain at least 36 ~ 1 meter distance betweenTroubleshooting Why is my photo not properly exposed?Troubleshooting cont’d Why is my exposure bouncing around?Page Once camera sleeps, trigger will not work Canon CompatibilityFlash Units 580EX, 580EX II, 430EX, 430EX Specifications MiniTT1 FlexTT5Specifications cont’d USBPage FCC wants you to know Make IT Possible