You're seriously one of my favorite TH-camrs, I think a majority of the videos I've watched for the past 2 months have been your video xD, love you're Photoshop & photography diversity! Thanks :D
I just bought my set of pocket wizards from B and H and am thrilled that your video was so detailed. I understand it completely and I'm ready for action!
I use the chinese PT04 triggers, got them for $2 shipped on ebay(not a typo), have around 2,000 shots with them, They have never misfired on me. I've shot them through 2 walls, 30 feet away. Worked perfectly, I also like the built in umbrella holder. Best $2 I ever spent! but I do want to upgrade for some HSS units.
Hi Arron, what do you think of Yongnuo transmitters and the ishoot 100m PT-04 LCD 3in1 Speedlight/Studio Radio Flash Trigger. Plus so you know if pocket wizard has an adaptation for Sony a65
Would really help us newbies to state which item the receiver went on and which item the transmitter went on when using the wizards for strobes, camera shutters, etc.
I'm a little confused as to how the pocket wizard both received a signal on channel 1 to shutter release the camera, and that same pocket wizard sent a signal to channel 2 to trigger the one connected to the light...
Being a cheapie, I'm rollin' with Neeewer/CowboyStudio flash triggers and they've been reliable. I'm starting to learn more about using optical slaves.
I have two new pocket wizards: Plus 2x. I have an SB800 Flash for my Nikon and Speedotron Brown series power pack with my strobes. I'm experiencing the banding problem when I try to up the shutter speed to something above 350. So I just don't understand the notion that I can use my flashes and strobes for fast shutter speeds like 4000 or 8000. My power pack has radio signal operated with a little slave.
You are absolutely adorable....and so informative! Thank you so much for your very clear and in-depth demo on how to use the Pocket Wizards! I am not new to photography, been a professional for years but do mostly natural light outdoor shoots, and am just now getting into using speed lights and transmitters!...excited about learning about them and how to use them to do different variations of lighting in even my outdoor shoots. I wish you lived in Houston...I'd be at your house bugging you all the time LOL! (I'm sure I am one of hundreds that think that way). Anyway, now because of your easy to learn by tutorial, I am going to purchase and try out these transmitters...don't feel quite so intimated now...you made it so clear, something that is otherwise a bit boggling. Thanks again for your time to show us and your fun humor and great personality. Oh and don't marry your pocket wizard...I'm sure there are many gorgeous women that only wish they could be your girl ;-)....not me, I'm happily 28 years married and possibly old enough to be your Mom..or maybe your older sister by a lot lol....but I know there is a line of hopefuls somewhere wishing you'd give them some attention! I plan to check out your other tutorials....so happy I found you!
I also thank GOD for this video! Tomorrow I will be using your tips, with Yong nuo 622N transmitters and my Smith Victor FLC 300 flashlites. I hope it works!!!
Thank you for your help. Do you know if I can use these triggers for 4 YN-RT 968 speedlites? I have the Yongnuo RTII Transmitter, but have not been able to get it to work on 4 lights at the same time, only 3.
I use the mini and flex with the SB700, don't need to plug anything into the flash. Just have the mini on the camera, and the SB700 on the flex, which I have on a light stand.
Which sync cord goes to the 580 speed light for the pocket wizard! Does the pocket wizard with the canon 5d mark 4?? I have pocket wizard and wan to do off camera flash!
Also, could you please post the link to the "less" expensive site for these transmitters? You said look below for the link but I don't see one there....thanks.
TY, you are always the best. I am trying to use a set of two Phottix transmitter / reciever and saving my money to get an extra one to shoot real estate. Hopefully they will work as well as the Pocket Wizard. 🤞😉
I would have enjoyed showing the settings on the Pocketwizard. If I am using a softbox with an SB 900 and 2 Pocketwizards, is the setting on the Pocketwizard "Both"?
I was desperately hoping you'd show how the Plus II was attached to the White Lightning. We understand the chord is attached but you can't just hang it from the back of the monolight. What's the best option. Don't find anything at the PW site. Thanks!
I want to use my elinchrom strobes with a yongnu off camera flash. I have one elinchrom transmitter and receiver. What exactly do I need to have and do to work them all together?
***** I am thinking of buying radio triggers rather soon and am thinking between PW Plus X and Phottix Strato II. Phottix is cheaper, specswise there is basically no difference, but Phottix has a hotshoe mount which I prefer to PC Sync Cord connection. Have you tried it?
Love the Pocket Wizards, but I'm opposite you, my preference is the mini and flex, lol. I don't think either is better or worse than the other, it's the persons shooting style, what works best for them. The mini and flex is just as reliable as the plus2 and plus3, etc. Just a different style of shooting.
Hey Aaron! Huge fan here! I really respect your knowledge, and figured you’d be one of the better people to ask: is there a way to use a pocket wizard on-camera to trigger another camera’s shutter remotely? That is, not be pressing the test button, but by the shutter button of the camera I am holding? I appreciate your time and help!
I am using the Godox AD200 or the eVolv200 in USA, I use Sekonic L358 and the 758DR, I am using these with cables with the Godox X1T -N, I would like to use the PW without the cables, is this possible the Flash works on 2.4 G and the PW on 433G, can I mount the Godox X1T-n on top of the PW? or how would you do this, The sekonic light meters work also on 433 G. Thanks for any help, Great videos always, I am living in Denmark
I just picked up two of these, however one says transMITTER and the other says transCEIVER. Is the transmitter strictly one-way only then and incapable of receiving a signal?
I have a pocket wizard plus transmitter and a pocket wizard plus ii transceiver attached to photogenic 1250. the problem is I am having trouble getting it to fire. once in a while it will fire but not all the time. when taking pressing the shutter button take a picture I can see that both the little red light comes on but does not fire the light. when I press the test button on the pocket wizard the red light will come on both of the pocket wizard. all channels are set to the same channel. I'm not sure if I am having this trouble because one is a plus and the other is a plus ii. please help!
I have a Mini TT1 and a Flex TT5, 580 exII and a 430 exII. I can't seem to trigger off camera 430 in a slave mode with my 580 off camera (on a Flex). Yes, everything is on the same channel. I'm not sure if it is even possible to do it in this way. :( I still have some digging to do, I guess.
Great video! I do all kinds of photography, but use my Wizards mostly for event photography and some studio work. I do work with the TT5s and a TT1, but have yet to declare them a piece of junk yet. Just joking. They work for me. Just bought the 600 EXT-RT, though, to compliment my 580s and the homework starts all over again!
I have Nikon D700 with TT1, TT5, AC3, and speedlight 910. I update the firmware for D700, and all TT1, TT5, AC3 already. I can switch the flash on or off by AC3, but I can't change the power from AC3, nor my D700 through TT1 and TT5.
What about the einsteins alien bees 640 they have a slot pocketwizars MC2 ??on ther strobe what do you put in the hot shoe camera ?? I want to use pocketwizars and fire my speedlite on my camera the einsteins
I think I should comment that Pocket Wizard will not work with Fuji Xt range mirrorless cameras. Great for Nikon or Canon. For Fuji Xt3 I use FlashW. Michael Lynch
Thank you so much for simply breaking it down, keeping it simple and real! The self portrait feature was a bonus...
You're seriously one of my favorite TH-camrs, I think a majority of the videos I've watched for the past 2 months have been your video xD, love you're Photoshop & photography diversity! Thanks :D
I just bought my set of pocket wizards from B and H and am thrilled that your video was so detailed. I understand it completely and I'm ready for action!
that's where I am going for mine... I thought of the yongueo but I think the PW is a better move.
I use the chinese PT04 triggers, got them for $2 shipped on ebay(not a typo), have around 2,000 shots with them, They have never misfired on me. I've shot them through 2 walls, 30 feet away. Worked perfectly, I also like the built in umbrella holder. Best $2 I ever spent! but I do want to upgrade for some HSS units.
Fantastic video. Answered all the questions I was wondering about radio transmitters and then some more. Keep up the great work!
Hi Arron,
what do you think of Yongnuo transmitters and the ishoot 100m PT-04 LCD 3in1 Speedlight/Studio Radio Flash Trigger. Plus so you know if pocket wizard has an adaptation for Sony a65
I need two! Thank you sooo much! I have been looking for that answer for like an hour.
Would really help us newbies to state which item the receiver went on and which item the transmitter went on when using the wizards for strobes, camera shutters, etc.
THANK GOD for this video and THANK YOU!! I am so new and was confused.
Thank you so much for explaining all about Pocket Wizards. This was really informative and you are fun.
I'm a little confused as to how the pocket wizard both received a signal on channel 1 to shutter release the camera, and that same pocket wizard sent a signal to channel 2 to trigger the one connected to the light...
I love all your videos. Thank you so much!
This was great! Thank you so, much.
Being a cheapie, I'm rollin' with Neeewer/CowboyStudio flash triggers and they've been reliable. I'm starting to learn more about using optical slaves.
I have two new pocket wizards: Plus 2x. I have an SB800 Flash for my Nikon and Speedotron Brown series power pack with my strobes. I'm experiencing the banding problem when I try to up the shutter speed to something above 350. So I just don't understand the notion that I can use my flashes and strobes for fast shutter speeds like 4000 or 8000. My power pack has radio signal operated with a little slave.
You are absolutely adorable....and so informative! Thank you so much for your very clear and in-depth demo on how to use the Pocket Wizards! I am not new to photography, been a professional for years but do mostly natural light outdoor shoots, and am just now getting into using speed lights and transmitters!...excited about learning about them and how to use them to do different variations of lighting in even my outdoor shoots. I wish you lived in Houston...I'd be at your house bugging you all the time LOL! (I'm sure I am one of hundreds that think that way). Anyway, now because of your easy to learn by tutorial, I am going to purchase and try out these transmitters...don't feel quite so intimated now...you made it so clear, something that is otherwise a bit boggling. Thanks again for your time to show us and your fun humor and great personality. Oh and don't marry your pocket wizard...I'm sure there are many gorgeous women that only wish they could be your girl ;-)....not me, I'm happily 28 years married and possibly old enough to be your Mom..or maybe your older sister by a lot lol....but I know there is a line of hopefuls somewhere wishing you'd give them some attention! I plan to check out your other tutorials....so happy I found you!
"I love you guy, y'all are my boys!“ Lol
"We love you too!“ That was too good
I also thank GOD for this video! Tomorrow I will be using your tips, with Yong nuo 622N transmitters and my Smith Victor FLC 300 flashlites. I hope it works!!!
Very, very good video. Thanks for making this.
Amazing! so easy to comprehend!
Thank you for your help. Do you know if I can use these triggers for 4 YN-RT 968 speedlites? I have the Yongnuo RTII Transmitter, but have not been able to get it to work on 4 lights at the same time, only 3.
Hi!
Where did you buy the cable for self portraits and model is it? Have you tried the plus2 yet?
I use the mini and flex with the SB700, don't need to plug anything into the flash. Just have the mini on the camera, and the SB700 on the flex, which I have on a light stand.
Which sync cord goes to the 580 speed light for the pocket wizard! Does the pocket wizard with the canon 5d mark 4?? I have pocket wizard and wan to do off camera flash!
You are great. I've learnt a lot from you
Thank you. Very informative.
Also, could you please post the link to the "less" expensive site for these transmitters? You said look below for the link but I don't see one there....thanks.
TY, you are always the best. I am trying to use a set of two Phottix transmitter / reciever and saving my money to get an extra one to shoot real estate. Hopefully they will work as well as the Pocket Wizard. 🤞😉
I would have enjoyed showing the settings on the Pocketwizard. If I am using a softbox with an SB 900 and 2 Pocketwizards, is the setting on the Pocketwizard "Both"?
I was desperately hoping you'd show how the Plus II was attached to the White Lightning. We understand the chord is attached but you can't just hang it from the back of the monolight. What's the best option. Don't find anything at the PW site. Thanks!
How did you connect the wizard to the mono-light? Can you show us that? Thanks
Hi, I use a Nikon D600, what will be the shutter release cable to purchase with my pocket wizard plus II?
can you use different models of pocket wizards together?
I want to use my elinchrom strobes with a yongnu off camera flash. I have one elinchrom transmitter and receiver. What exactly do I need to have and do to work them all together?
Do you have to set your flash to manual mode?
***** I am thinking of buying radio triggers rather soon and am thinking between PW Plus X and Phottix Strato II.
Phottix is cheaper, specswise there is basically no difference, but Phottix has a hotshoe mount which I prefer to PC Sync Cord connection. Have you tried it?
Love the Pocket Wizards, but I'm opposite you, my preference is the mini and flex, lol. I don't think either is better or worse than the other, it's the persons shooting style, what works best for them. The mini and flex is just as reliable as the plus2 and plus3, etc. Just a different style of shooting.
Thank you! Now all is clear.....
Hey Aaron! Huge fan here!
I really respect your knowledge, and figured you’d be one of the better people to ask: is there a way to use a pocket wizard on-camera to trigger another camera’s shutter remotely? That is, not be pressing the test button, but by the shutter button of the camera I am holding?
I appreciate your time and help!
What is the recycle time on your strobe?
I am using the Godox AD200 or the eVolv200 in USA, I use Sekonic L358 and the 758DR, I am using these with cables with the Godox X1T -N, I would like to use the PW without the cables, is this possible the Flash works on 2.4 G and the PW on 433G, can I mount the Godox X1T-n on top of the PW? or how would you do this, The sekonic light meters work also on 433 G. Thanks for any help, Great videos always, I am living in Denmark
are all pocket wizard compatible between them. Like for example pocket wizard plus ll and pocket wizard max?
is Pocket Wizard support any others brands of speedlite flash??
Congrats!! Thanks!
I just picked up two of these, however one says transMITTER and the other says transCEIVER. Is the transmitter strictly one-way only then and incapable of receiving a signal?
hey is there any difference to or reason to use this over my normal godox transmitters?
What are "Local," "Remote," and "Both" all about in the Transmit Modes?
I have a pocket wizard plus transmitter and a pocket wizard plus ii transceiver attached to photogenic 1250. the problem is I am having trouble getting it to fire. once in a while it will fire but not all the time. when taking pressing the shutter button take a picture I can see that both the little red light comes on but does not fire the light. when I press the test button on the pocket wizard the red light will come on both of the pocket wizard. all channels are set to the same channel. I'm not sure if I am having this trouble because one is a plus and the other is a plus ii. please help!
Great! Thanks!
Did you put the camera on local or remote? Hello!
Excellent
I have a Mini TT1 and a Flex TT5, 580 exII and a 430 exII. I can't seem to trigger off camera 430 in a slave mode with my 580 off camera (on a Flex). Yes, everything is on the same channel. I'm not sure if it is even possible to do it in this way. :( I still have some digging to do, I guess.
Great video! I do all kinds of photography, but use my Wizards mostly for event photography and some studio work. I do work with the TT5s and a TT1, but have yet to declare them a piece of junk yet. Just joking. They work for me. Just bought the 600 EXT-RT, though, to compliment my 580s and the homework starts all over again!
Will it fire my speedlight if set to multi ?
Can I put a pocket wizard on another camera and take a picture with a second camera going off ?
Sir i am confused between infrared trigger,radio trigger,pocket wizard,commander.flash controller etc.i am confused pls help.
But the TT5 also accepts the Mini TT1 which adds control of flashes from the camera.
can you forget the wizards and use a speedlight on the hotshoe to trigger everything else by optical triggers?
Thank you!
I have Nikon D700 with TT1, TT5, AC3, and speedlight 910. I update the firmware for D700, and all TT1, TT5, AC3 already. I can switch the flash on or off by AC3, but I can't change the power from AC3, nor my D700 through TT1 and TT5.
What about the einsteins alien bees 640 they have a slot pocketwizars MC2 ??on ther strobe what do you put in the hot shoe camera ?? I want to use pocketwizars and fire my speedlite on my camera the einsteins
actually most of the entry level cameras DO have a shutter release port, what they don't have is a PC sync port.
Oh no, my SB700 speedlight doesn't have a plug-in place. So does that mean I can't use the SB700 as an off camera flash?
"Thanks for the Pocket Wizards advice!!!!!"
I can't make the pocket be mi care trigger...
Any idea why??
I think I do everything correct and is easy...
these don't have focus lights right?
I think I should comment that Pocket Wizard will not work with Fuji Xt range mirrorless cameras. Great for Nikon or Canon. For Fuji Xt3 I use FlashW. Michael Lynch
Are those pickled eggs on the shelf to your left?
I know the video ist "old" but it this possible:
2x Cameras and 2 Flashes ..??..
Same thing, used cheap radio n on a shoot they stopped working
but no High Speed Sync on these, for got to say?
Well no you can still use your SB700 as a off camera flash you just buy a hot shoe to pockewizard adapter like this one
oh my gosh your so silly i love you!
I used these on both my D3 and D500 they did not work.
LOl at magical fairy...
My gf wants to know if the Pocket Wizard can remotely turn on her pocket rocket.
:(