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MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 FAQ
Do you have a question about your MiniTT1 or FlexTT5? Check out these Frequently Asked Questions, compiled by
PocketWizard tech support
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Is my camera or flash compatible with ControlTL radios like the MiniTT1 and FlexTT5?
Check out our Canon Compatibility and Nikon Compatibility pages for specific information on your gear.
I just upgraded my firmware and it doesn't work! What do I do?
After updating your firmware, always perform a factory reset with the radio: See RESET B here, or simply hold
TEST before you power on your radio and continue to hold TEST for 10 seconds until you see 4 green blinks. While
the PocketWizard Utility performs a factory reset automatically when you upgrade the firmware, and has a Factory
Reset button on the Update tab, Reset B remains the recommended method after a firmware upgrade.
In what order should I turn everything on?
Power everything on “from the top down.” Local flash, then transmitting radio, then camera. Next remote flash, then
receiver. Wait 2-3 seconds between each step.
Why doesn’t my Canon camera fire the flash on the first shot following power-on?
With a Canon camera and ControlTL radios the first exposure after initial connection or power-on is the calibration
shot. It is recommended that you take the calibration shot at 1/160. This initiates communication between the camera
and radio. This shot will not fire remote flashes.
My Nikon camera won’t let me choose a shutter speed faster than X-sync! How can I use HSS/FP speeds or
HyperSync?
Nikon cameras require that FP-sync be enabled to shoot faster than X-sync if they detect a TTL-capable device in
their hot-shoe. Enabling FP-sync is done in the Custom Settings menu. Set “e1 Flash Sync Speed” to “1/250s (Auto
FP).”
Nikon D600, Nikon D610, and Nikon Df users set your “e1 Flash Sync Speed” to “1/200s (Auto FP).”
Note that some cameras may have different a different menu setting to enable Auto FP, and that some cameras are
not capable of HSS/FP-Sync operation. Enter your camera model into this wiki’s search bar for more information, or
visit this page.
Why is there such a long delay between shots when I use my FlexTT5 in a remote camera setup?
When a FlexTT5 is used as a receiver on a remote camera, attached to the hot-shoe and receiving on ControlTL
channels, the radio cannot listen for an incoming radio trigger while also communicating with the camera's metering
system. This metering system is active and communicating with the radio whenever the shutter and aperture are
displayed on the top of the camera's LCD display. This shuts off after about 5-8 seconds, at which point you will be
able to trigger the remote camera again. This mode of operation is useful if want a remote camera to relay a TTL
signal to a remote speedlight.
To disable the communications that prevent the FlexTT5 from listening for incoming trigger signals, you can put the
receiving radio into Basic Trigger Mode via the PocketWizard Utility, under the "Misc Tab." Once you've enabled
Basic Trigger Mode and set the radio to receive on a Standard Channel, you should be able to trigger the camera as
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