PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System
The PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave is part of an ultra-versatile radio slave system, and is dedicated specifically to the Nikon i-TTL flash control system. It simply slides directly into the camera's hot shoe, and there are no special settings to make or modes to call up. Use the camera, on-camera flash, or flash commander controls for flash compensation, zone and ratio control. It supports single or multiple dedicated flash units.
The FlexTT5 is the ideal addition to any Nikon i-TTL flash system. Since this system works on digital radio technology, it can support i-TTL operation around corners, out-of-sight, or in bright sunlight.
The FlexTT5 is a "Transceiver", meaning it can be used either as a transmitter placed into the camera's hot shoe, in combination with another FlexTT5 unit on the flash end, or as a receiver, with a MiniTT1 transmitter-only unit placed on the camera's hot shoe.
- 2 Channel Settings + Learn Mode
- Each setting can be programmed to support up to 20 ControlTL channels for TTL photography, or 32 standard channels for manual flash photography. The FlexTT5 Transceiver also has a three-zone selector switch, which integrates with Nikon zones and ratios. The Learn Mode allows the unit to detect the channel used by any other unit in the area.
- Reverse Compatible
- Operates on the same channels as all other PocketWizards and will work with any unit you may already have.
- HyperSync & High-Speed Sync Technology
- Supports flash sync speeds of up to 1/500th sec. High-Speed Sync auto syncs flash system with the camera's shutter speed setting, up to 1/8000th.
- Built-in Hot Shoe
- Features a hot shoe on the top, so that you can still mount a flash unit directly onto the camera. This allows you to combine your remote flash with the on-camera flash, or use the on-camera flash for additional i-TTL control only.
- Camera/Flash Ports
- The FlexTT5 Transceiver has two plug-in ports for use with remote Nikon i-TTL cameras, or other non-TTL flash units. Camera remote triggering also requires use of a camera-specific "motor cord".
- Remote Camera Triggering/Relay Mode
- Can be used to trigger a camera remotely. Requires use of a camera-specific "motor cord". Auto Relay Mode allows you to trigger a remote camera in sync with a remote flash.
- Low-Profile Design
- The FlexTT5 lies flat to stay out of the way and uses a flip-up antenna for additional range when needed.
- Configurable and Upgradeable
- The FlexTT5 features a mini-USB port, which makes it upgradeable and "future-proof" for continuous improvements and compatibility upgrades. The included PocketWizard Utility software allows you to select custom settings through the USB connection, and to set it to use specific channels used by other Pocket Wizard units.
- Important Information
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- Units sold in USA use 344.0 MHz for channels 1-16, and 346.5-354.0 MHz for channels 17-32
- Units sold in Europe use 433.62 MHz for channels 1-16, and 434.22 for channels 17-32
- USA and Euro models cannot converse with each other
- USA models may interfere with devices in Europe
| TTL Compatible | i-TTL |
| # Of Channels | 52 Channels over 26 Frequencies |
| Antenna | 2.8" (7.1cm) rubberized with 180° swing |
| Maximum Range |
800' (240 m) for i-TTL triggering 1200' (365 m) for standard triggering |
| Mounting | Hot-shoe, 1/4"-20 socket, lanyard |
| Ports |
1/8" (3.5mm) stereo miniphone (f/camera triggering) 1/8" (3.5mm) mono miniphone (flash operation) |
| Power Requirements | 2x AA batteries |
| Battery Life |
60 hours (flash) 200 hours (camera "awake time") |
| Dimensions | 3.6 x 2.8 x 1.4" (9.2 x 7.1 x 3.6cm) LxWxH |
| Weight | 5.4 oz (153g) [w/o batteries] |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 155 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (120)
- Lightweight (114)
- Reliable (104)
- Packs small / compresses (94)
- Strong construction (56)
Cons
- Unreliable (14)
- Heavy / bulky (5)
- Poor quality (4)
- Difficult to use (3)
Best Uses
- Weddings (107)
- Family photos (89)
- Sports/action (62)
- Travel (31)
- Landscape/scenery (22)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (63), Pro photographer (62), Photo enthusiast (22), Casual photographer (3)
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Most Liked Positive Review
Finally! And totally worth the wait!!
I have been desperately waiting for this system to come out since they offered it for Canon almost 3 yrs ago! After an unsuccessful experience with Radio Poppers I was THRILLED to see these available...Read complete review
I have been desperately waiting for this system to come out since they offered it for Canon almost 3 yrs ago! After an unsuccessful experience with Radio Poppers I was THRILLED to see these available from B&H! I have the TT1 Mini and 2 Of the Flex 5's and they work flawlessly with my 5 Plus 2 Pw's that I already have and add so much more!! Remote manual control with a commander flash, SU800 or the AC3 (I also have and works well) And there are no cords, they store easily in my bag, fire very reliably, and generally just Work! In true PW fashion! They are worth every penny! BUY THEM! Not to mention the uses are expanded to studio strobes like Alien Bee and Elenchrome lights. The Hyper Sync is amazing! Super high shutter sync with studio strobe power = awesome! Highly recommend!! Oh and the construction is surprisingly stronger than it looks!! I dropped one of my Flex 5's with an SB900 on it about 6 ft on to a hardwood floor and the only thing that happened was the battery door popped off. It was easily put back on and works just as it did before. :D I have shot several portrait sessions and a wedding with them in the 2 weeks that I've had them and I am completely satisfied!! The only minor thing to get used to is when you make a settings change it requires a test shot to get all the lights calibrated... It's easy to get used to though.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Has flaws when used with D700 and SB-900
I purchased two TT5's and one TT1 for my Nikon D700 to pair up with two of my SB-900's to give me all the creative options available with Nikon's CLS, but without...Read complete review
I purchased two TT5's and one TT1 for my Nikon D700 to pair up with two of my SB-900's to give me all the creative options available with Nikon's CLS, but without the restrictions of line of sight. They work great in terms of always flashing when they are supposed too, and they are super lightweight and compact, and give you a lot of options. However, they have one major flaw. Combined with an D700 and SB-900 they over-expose by exactly 2 stops every time. I am working with PW tech support, but thus far they indicate they cannot reproduce the issue. However, I have seen multiple forums indicating the same problem. I am confident this will be worked out in time with a S/W fix, but it's frustrating to deal with until then. Overall I am happy with the flexibility the PW's provide, but they need to work the bugs out before putting the product on the shelves.
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Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
Pocketwizard has done it again with another amazing product. The Flex TT5 is very conveniently sized and responds amazingly to to Mini TT1. It has a great range and the thing ?I like most is that it works by way of radio waves and not by infrared beam. It can be triggered around corners and through walls! It as a 3/8 tread for easy mounting to a light stand or tripod. and is extremely well made. I would recommend this product to all levels of photographers.
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
This is one AMAZING little piece of equipment. This is the best add on product. It is definitely a must for every photographer of all levels (beginner, semi pro, and pro alike). The distance it can transmit at is truly incredible. I used it to activate 3 different Pocket Wizard Flex TT5's and one was 500 ft away. Amazing, I say!
- 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 FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
I use this for strobing, portraits and outdoor shooting!! Hyper-sync for shooting open wide at 1/8000th with my SB-900s at full power is just plain awesome!! Waiting to invest in a Quadra S head so I can hyper-sync my Ranger Quadra for even more spectacular outdoor shooting!! I attach this, along with my SB-900 on my monopod and I have an extremely portable flash set-up!! No wires no hassle just shooting fun!! Get one or heck get serveral you'll won't regret!!
- 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 FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
I struggled initially with the Pocketwizards when they came out for the Canon system and actually sold them. Because of the prowess of the Nikon flash system, I even moved away from Canon to Nikon and then they came out with their Nikon versions. Initially I was very sceptic but I got to try them out at a show and was convinced to buy them and give them another go. I'm so happy they now provide the reliability that you would expect from wireless radio trigger combined with all the flexibility of the Nikon CLS system.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
I use the flex and mini in weddings and action shots. Simple and intuitive!! Stop reading this and just get one or two!! Grab another SB-900 or 910 while you're on a roll
- 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 FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
effortless, simple, effective, seamless. I wish i had 10 of these
- 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 FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
Off camera flash, light weight, flexible, and well constructed. This product put more fun into making images.
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
Not as reliable as expected in TTL mode, but good use in manual mode. Great Range. The hot-shoe doesn't lock the flash properly sometimes. I've dropped my SB-800 a couple of times already.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
The Flex TT5 units are a bit more complex than the older Plus 2 transceivers, but it's certainly worth the learning curve. They can work as simply as the older units, but have the huge added benefits of TTL with Nikon flash units and the high speed sync. Definitely recommend reading the manual completely and updating firmware. I also love the lower profile when mounted to the camera hotshoe. I bought three to start and will be adding to that for sure.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
The Flex TT5 works completely with my other Pocketwizards to control the lighting ratios of my Alienbee strobe lights. Combined with another TT5 I can adjust the settings from my camera. Perfect lighting solutions.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Low Profile
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Food photography
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
I use this mounted on my SB-900 Flash mounted inside a soft box for shooting food and other tabletop photography. It is beyond easy to set up right out of the box and performs just like I want it to. Every once and a while there's a misfire and the exposure is off but over all, highly recommended, low profile, well worth the investment
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
Great pocket wizard product
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Effective
- Flexible
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- expensive
Best Uses
- On Location setups
- Sports/Action
- Studio setups
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
Replacing my reliable PW PlusII's, this system now has complete iTTL and manual control. The great thing is that it drives both my studio (Alien Bees via AC9) as well as my on-location setups (SB800 & 900's). Setting up is a breeze, just need to remember to follow instructions and power up top-to-bottom (remote flash, then PW, then PW-on-Camera, then Camera). I use it mainly to control my flashes manually, with the AC3. Yes, it's expensive, but the system more than covered its cost (4 units) on the first assignment. And hey - no more "line of sight"! Anyone wants to buy 2 x SU800's? :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
- Works at great distances
Cons
- Haven't found any as yet
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Flash fill outdoors
- High speed sync
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
I used this unit on a wedding last week and did things with it that were impossible before. I used it at twilight with a beautiful cloud formation and exposed for the sky and filled in the subject using a 1/650 of a second shutter speed. The sky was beautiful and the bride and groom were lit beautifully. They loved it. I also was able to use it in a large restaurnat where line of sight would never have worked.There is a bit of a learning curve but it opens up new possibilities for remote flash both indoors and out.
- 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 FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
I have two of these now, and love them! Easy to use and set up. However, I wish they would sync with the older Plus II's at 1/250, I can only get 1/160 of a second. Also won't work with Sekonic 358 without changing settings from default. Other than that, they work great, and I love using them!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
Awesome product!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
You have to turn them on with your flashes and camera in the right order for them to work right... So read the manual or go to PW website for great tutorials. Bottom line though, they work! Great not having to be tethered to your equipment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Seniors
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
The FlexTT5 saves me time. No more metering. When I'm doing weddings you just don't have the time to be metering when your using an off camera flash. The flex gives me the extra time to get those great shots. It makes my job so much easier.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
I have had pocketwizards for a number of years and found them very reliable and easy to use. The FLex adds several new layers of capabilities and yet is backward compatible. I havent taken a large number of pictures with the new setup, but have found the one i did take were VERY easy to use and produced great results. For the extra $20 I would recommend you buy two Flex vs on a flex and a mini.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
Comments about PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Nikon i-TTL Flash System:
i love this thing and the way it works. i just don't like that its so big and bulky. i guess its ok for remote flash but i would never use it on camera. get the mini for that, as flex makes the camera look like u`r a ghost hunter :)
it does work great tho` and makes ur life easier (at least mine).
i love the hy sinc speed. amazing stuff! its a must have
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- Original: $199.00
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- Price: $163.00
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- Original: $10.95
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What's in the Box
- USB Mini Cable
- 2 x AA Battery
- PocketWizard Utility Software Disk
- 1-Year Warranty
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