PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave
The PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver/Relay is a triggering system that offers Auto-Sensing Transceiver Technology. This technology analyzes the status of the Plus II's miniphone jacks, camera hot shoe or the TEST button to determine which mode (Transmit or Receive) to set itself. By default, the Plus II is always in Receiver mode unless it senses a trigger pulse from a camera's hot shoe. It then quickly switches to Transmitter mode. The Auto-Sensing feature can also be disabled, if necessary.
This unit can also be used as a relay. You can remotely trigger your camera, and the camera-mounted transceiver automatically relays the triggering signal to a remote flash. With the Plus II's fast switching speed, there's no loss of camera shutter speed performance or triggering delays.
Note: Our PocketWizard radio devices operate on the U.S. frequency of 344MHz. PocketWizard radio devices operating on one frequency cannot operate with PocketWizard devices on a different radio frequency. PocketWizard will not ship devices to markets that use a different frequency and cannot provide proper warranty service for products shipped out of their intended market.
Note! This is one unit only. A minimum of two units are required.
- Backward Compatible with All Previous Pocket Wizards
- Compatible with PocketWizard Plus, the first 4 channels of Original Pocket Wizard, and MultiMax; it is also part of the PocketWizard Wireless Freedom system.
- Triggers a Camera or Flash
- The powerful microprocessor will automatically trigger a camera and remote flash within 10 microseconds (1/100th of a millisecond) with its built-in Auto-Relay mode.
- Keeps Up with Your Camera's Top Firing Speed
- The Plus II sports the fastest triggering speed in its class, at an amazing 12 fps; it can outpace the fastest D-SLR's available.
- Keeps Up with Your Camera's Top Sync Speed
- The Pocket Wizard II will work with sync speeds of up to 1/250 second on focal plane shutter cameras, and 1/500 second on leaf shutter cameras.
- Channel or Zone Firing
- Four selectable channels provide secure triggering. Choosing which zone to trigger (on camera flash, remote flash or both) is as easy as sliding a switch.
- Important Information
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- Units sold in USA use 344MHz
- Units sold in Europe use 433.62MHz
- USA and Euro models cannot converse with each other
- USA models may interfere with devices in Europe
| Operating Range | 1600' (488 m) |
| Channels | 4x 16-bit digitally coded channels |
| Frequency | 344MHz |
| Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed |
1/250 (focal plane) 1/500 (Leaf Shutter) |
| Power Source | 2x AA 1.5v batteries |
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99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Reliable (547)
- Lightweight (516)
- Easy to use (450)
- Packs small / compresses (325)
- Strong construction (184)
Cons
- Poor quality (102)
- Heavy / bulky (37)
- Expensive (15)
- Pricey (9)
- Price (4)
Best Uses
- Weddings (246)
- Family photos (215)
- Sports/action (129)
- Travel (101)
- Lighting (100)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (255), Semi-pro photographer (196), Professional (76), Photo enthusiast (60), Enthusiast (18)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (233), Yes (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
Essential for professional photographers
I started investing in P.W transceivers to help free up some mobility while shooting. As a wedding photographer I have to be on the go, and I rely on the ability to move quickly....Read complete review
I started investing in P.W transceivers to help free up some mobility while shooting. As a wedding photographer I have to be on the go, and I rely on the ability to move quickly. Using pocket wizards is the best way to do this. I never have to worry about them, they are reliable and durable, and extremely easy to use. I prefer P.W's because I can physically replace the battery. Other less expensive models have rechargeable batteries and honestly that makes me worry about the battery life. If you are thinking about getting into radio's go this route.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Cheap build quality
I was very excited to recieve my wizards but after opening the first box I thought B and H had sent me the wrong order, not at all. For [$] I wish I ...Read complete review
I was very excited to recieve my wizards but after opening the first box I thought B and H had sent me the wrong order, not at all. For [$] I wish I could get an aluminium cased remote device.. I've purchased four of these Plus II models and two of them have snapped hot shoe mounts already.. I originally bought these remote slaves because they are supposedly the best but the design is FRAIL.
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Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
Great product, pull it out of the box, pop in a couple batteries and your ready to shoot. Very easy to use and very reliable!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
My third Plus II hit the ground running. More complex lighting setups are now possible. Just a great piece of equipment that works as advertised.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
Cons
- No hot shoe for flash
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
I researched for a long time before buying this one. I owned a cheap one earlier as you would expect it stopped working after some time. This time I was looking for something that can last for atleast couple of years but didnt want to spend a fortune either.
I have used this PW for one shoot so far (with over 100 images) and very pleased the quality and consistency of the equipment. I hope it stays the same after another couple of thousand images ;-)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
Consistant! I use it to fire my background light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Environmental Portraiture
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
I've used the Pocketwizard transceivers for several years as a contract photographer for the US Air Force. I've used it to trigger flash units lighting small table top displays and as large as multiple acre indoor sporting venues. I've never once been disappointed! The reliability of these units is exceptional. It frees me from the worry of if the flash will fire and allows me to concentrate on composing and capturing the shot. I wish I had a dime for every photographer I've recommended it to.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
I use the Plus II Transceiver with the TT5 hotshoe to connect my camera with my external flash. (Nikon D7000 with the SB700) so I don't have to use my on camera flash to fire the SB700. Because of the Pocket Wizard I never worry whether or not my flash will fire - even through doorways or around corners.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
Reliable ..... not much else to say . But , to me , the most important requierment in a demanding studio enviorment .
Only complaint would be that it has some size to it . But honestly, never been an issue
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
Very convenient, portable, easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
I recently received my PocketWizards and have used them at a couple of basketball games already. I wish I had bought them much earlier. I would recommend them to everyone. They fire seamlessly and are very easy to use. Just placed one on your camera and the other on your light source and begin shooting. That's all there is to it. They do cost a good bit but once you start shooting with them they really pay off. They let you do things with your camera you could do no other way.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
Works great. Makes it so nice to get the flash off camera without the use of cords.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Price
Best Uses
- Commercial
- Fashion
- Sports/Action
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
i shoot babies and kids for fashion/commercial work. getting them to smile can be a challenge so when it happens, like any good photog would tell you, you gotta get the shot. the pocketwizard never and i mean never fails me..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
Simple reliable triggering!
If you use your strobes in manual mode,
what more could you want?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
i will be using these in studio so that i do not trip over all my cords any more. I am sooooo excited to have them. I have borrowed a fellow photogs in the past and i love how they work! I will be also using for some off camera flash in the future as well outdoors! so far i have not had any issues! they work like a charm!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
I've learned there a few things in life that you can't go with for knock offs or generics. Toilet paper and Triggers for me.
These are reliable, fit perfect to my Canon 40D and 580EXIIs and go with my boots(oops, PW review, not jeans)
No more cables or cheapie triggers for me. I'm in love.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- expensive
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
I'm just scratching the surface as far as my PocketWizards are concerned, but so far they haven't disappointed. I'd been doing some speedlight portrait work using the built-in flash in commander mode, but those with light-sensitive eyes would blink from the initial flash emanating from my camera. Problem solved!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
100X better than the last unit I was using.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
The II Transceivers haven't failed me yet. I can't say that all of my encounters with PW Equipment are so good as I have a receiver (OLD) that no longer receives beyond 5 feet and a MultiMax that only receives.. So there have been some issues in the past, but seems all their more recent equipment is free of these issues.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Plasticy construction
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
As soon as I received the package in the mail, I opened up the Pocket Wizard Plus II Transceivers, put the batteries in, attached one to my camera, the other to my flash and was ready to shoot. They consistently fire every time I press the shutter and they are a breeze to set up. I would highly recommend these triggers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Underwater
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
Worth every penny and they do cost a bit. These things have opened a new world of possibilities with off camera lighting. Not having to use a sync cord is like a dog being let off the leash. They're outstanding and they work, when I turn it on and get it all set, I'm 100% confident that the flash is going to fire.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Any time for flash
Comments about PocketWizard Plus II Transceiver / Radio Slave:
I have had the Canon Transmitter that is used with the Canon speed lights for some time now, and found the system to be troublesome outside because the infrared failed. It was too bright. Or sometimes something was blocking the sight line. With Pocket Wizards, I o longer have those problems. They are soooo easy to use. Put one in the shoe mount and plug the other into the speed light and you get a flash every time, no matter where you are standing or how bright is outside.
I use these also in place of the flash cord in the studio. No more having to be careful where I'm stepping. I am surprised at how light weight they are. And I can see how easy it might be to damage one of them, being that they are plastic. But they are great to have. And they give you 4 separate channels to choose from.
I'm so glad I made the small investment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Batteries & Power
- Price: $2.99
Brackets, Support and Cords
- Price: $42.95
Sync Cords & Flash Remotes
- Price: $10.95
Bags, Carts & Related Accessories
- Price: $12.99
What's in the Box
- 2 x AA (E91) 1.5v Alkaline Battery
- PC-1 Miniphone to PC Cable
- 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
This is ONE unit. At least TWO units are required for a set.
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