PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Canon E-TTL II System

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Pros

  • Lightweight (43)
  • Easy to use (28)
  • Reliable (18)
  • Durable (14)
  • Flexible (2)
  • Ttl (2)
  • Customizable (1)
  • Design (1)
  • Ettl features (1)
  • Form factor (1)
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Cons

  • Not functional (19)
  • Not durable (9)
  • Difficult to use (5)
  • Unreliable (5)
  • Poor design (4)
  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Disaster (1)
  • Expensive but worth it (1)
  • Failed engineering (1)
  • Has a learning curve (1)

Best Uses

  • Portraits (42)
  • Studio (36)
  • Travel (15)
  • Home (10)
  • Macro (10)
  • Everyday (9)
  • Weddings (6)
  • Landscapes (4)
  • Action sports (1)
  • Off camera flash (1)
 
 
 

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FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Canon E-TTL II System

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Last update: Nov 9, 2009

PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Canon E-TTL II System Reviews

 
 
 

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[15 of 15 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
It fires >= 6fps through a solid wall

"I opened up the boxes, put in the batteries, placed one on my 40D, and the other mounted under a 580II. You need to turn on the tt5 FIRST (I used channel C1), then turn on the connected gear. Extend each antenna out of it's closed mode. I put the flash in my bedroom which is separated by a thick wall, so it fired out the door at the wall in the hall. I went into my living room, still able to see the wall in t..." Read Full Review »

Apr 28, 2009 by thabias

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Not there yet

"I hate to give an item a less than stellar review but so far these need more testing. I'm holding out for the promised firmware updates but I am getting very impatient. Out of the box they worked for 2 minutes. Once I got them out at a shoot I had to embarrassingly play with them for 5 minutes just to get them to fire a few times then they stopped again. I've since worked them out but they definitely do not work..." Read Full Review »

Apr 02, 2009 by Paul Eaton

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[15 of 15 customers found this review helpful]

PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Canon E-TTL II System Review

Not there yet

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Design
  • Form factor
  • Plastic mount
  • TTL
  • Usb connection for update

    Cons

  • Reliability so far

    Best Uses

  • Studio Work
  • Weddings if updated
 

"I hate to give an item a less than stellar review but so far these need more testing. I'm holding out for the promised firmware updates but I am getting very impatient. Out of the box they worked for 2 minutes. Once I got them out at a shoot I had to embarrassingly play with them for 5 minutes just …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 2 2009
Paul Eaton
Philladelphia
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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Canon E-TTL II System Review

800' ETTL-II - Not Even Close

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Not Functional

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
  • Studio
 

"I posted earlier about the flash shoe connection and have since had a chance to test the overall performance of this unit.

Overall, I am less than impressed with this item. The range with a 580exII is about 40-60 ft. Yup, 40-60ft, NOT 800! It does fire consistently within that range but I was pla …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 8 2009
PhotoDude
LBI, NJ
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  • Semi-Professional
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Price: $219.00
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Canon E-TTL II System Review

It fires >= 6fps through a solid wall

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday use
  • Home
  • Macro Photography
  • Portraits
  • Studio
  • More »
 

"I opened up the boxes, put in the batteries, placed one on my 40D, and the other mounted under a 580II. You need to turn on the tt5 FIRST (I used channel C1), then turn on the connected gear. Extend each antenna out of it's closed mode. I put the flash in my bedroom which is separated by a thick …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 28 2009
thabias
nyc
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  • Semi-Professional
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Price: $219.00
 

PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Canon E-TTL II System Review

FALSE ADVERTISEMENT!!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Slim Design

    Cons

  • Horrible Range
  • Inconsistent
  • Not Functional
  • Plastic bottom shoe
  • Weak bottom shoe

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
  • Studio
 

"There is no legendary pocket wizard reliability here. I sold my Multimax for a flex and a mini thinking the upgrade would be a more portable option than bringing the older pocket wizards. This was not true at all.



I've been using the flex with a 580EX II and I understand that they both emit radi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 18 2009
mfphoto
Chicago, IL
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  • Professional
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave for Canon E-TTL II System Review

Not Yet Ready for Prime Time

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Not Reliable

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
  • Studio
  • Traveling
 

"I really, really wanted to like the new Pocket Wizards, because I have used the PW PlusII for several years, and I thought I researched these new units extensively enough. I chose these units because of their lower profile design when trying to trigger off camera flashes while also using an on came …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 28 2009
Joe
Portland, Oregon
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  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $219.00
 
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