PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver for Canon DSLR Cameras & Flash Units, with a Range of up to 1200'

2018-10-23T04:27:28

The Pocket Wizard Flex TT5 pairs well with the AC3 controller to provide consistent triggering with remote strobe control on compatible strobes. I highly recommend the PW Flex TT5 and have used it extensively with our Einstein strobes.

ROY H.

2015-12-01T04:17:08

If you use the 580 EXII flash then it's best to look elsewhere. RF emitted from these flashes destroys the transmitter signal and causes sporadic at best, with system failure a majority of the time. The patch is a hard shield (AC-7) and that kind of works but my experience is its not reliable when shots count. So many missed shots because of this! I consider Pocket Wizard a premium product and for the money, this system should be rock solid. Unfortunately, it's not with the 580 EXII. If you use other flashes I bet it works great with the only downfall having to change the settings on your computer. If that works for you, then this is an excellent solution. With a significant investment in Pocket Wizard, I am strongly considering selling all of it.

Evanchads

2014-08-20T21:00:00

I bought a used FlexTT5 from this site and I am extremely disappointed to find out it is a European Transceiver. I have a U.S. MiniTT1 Transmitter and they are on different frequencies. Thing is nowhere on the product page did it state that the FlexTT5 transceiver was a European model and used a different frequency, so now I'm out $150, stuck with a useless transceiver and I'm going to have to go shell out another $230 for the right model. At least I don't have an immediate need for it...

BrokenGlassPhotos

2014-05-26T21:00:00

I use Canon Speedlites for my location shoots. This and the MiniTT1 gives me more flexibility in arranging lighting and not dependent on a cable to take advantage of ENGLAND mode.

SMC J.

2014-04-07T21:00:00

This product works perfectly, it has made my life so much easier !

MICHELLE C.

2013-03-18T21:00:00

Many uses in an off camera flash situation

THOMAS F.

2013-01-21T19:00:00

Awesome! Works everytime when used with the pocketwizard mini

BEVERLY B.

2012-12-30T19:00:00

What I enjoy about using the Pocket Wizard Flex TT5 is the range it has for using off camera flash. It's perfect and very reliable. I use this combined with 32" umbrellas and the versatility is simply amazing. No need to worry about infared signals or cables or wires. The Wizards wireless features make the set up process very easy and quick. Your off camera capabilities and creativity are great with amazing results while firing off camera flash. Just set and shot! No more wondering if you're in range and the Hyper Synch Flash capabilities are awesome. Need to Flash at greater than 250/sec., then look no further than Pocket Wizard Flex TT5 system. You won't be disappointed for investing in Pocket Wizard Flex TT5!

Gabe

2012-09-23T21:00:00

I use a TT1 and TT5 daily for all my off camera flash work and have been using pocket wizards since the first release. Hands down the best off camera ETTL solution on the market today.

AustinLukerdotcom

2012-09-09T21:00:00

I use this for studio and outdoor portrait work.

KENNETH S.

2012-08-12T21:00:00

These FlexTT5s are AMAZING! You will get much better lighting when you use these for off-camera flash. I use for portraits inside and outside

CARL L.

2012-06-18T21:00:00

I'm fairly new to using lighting and know my Pocket Wizard products will make it much easier.

Denise W.

2012-06-03T21:00:00

Mini TT1 and Flex TT5 Work great with my Canon EOS 7D and my flashes 580 EX II, compatibility issues with my new Canon EOS 5D Mark III: disappointing! I will have to wait for the promised firmware upgrade.

DR S.

2012-05-07T21:00:00

Works great and reliably

GARY G.

2012-05-06T21:00:00

I was one of the first to adapt to the PW hyper sync technology and love it. If you need stop action hyper sync speeds accept no substitute.

David C.

2012-03-25T21:00:00

This product was very easy to use. Great results with very little time working with them .

gidget1970

2012-03-04T19:00:00

I bought this to control my Canon 580EX and 580EXII flash units off camera while maintaining eTTL exposure control. I also use them to trigger my Photogenic monolights -- some with built in pocket wizard receivers, some with Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver attached. Fires almost every single time. I tried a cheaper wireless trigger with less than stella results before spending the money for these units. My only regret is that I initially wasted the dollars on the cheap units.

WILLIAM R.

2012-02-05T19:00:00

They just work! Expensive but i always say you get what you pay for. Save yourself money by buying these first.

Mark B.

2012-01-01T19:00:00

could not use because it was wrong model for the us!!!

charles

2011-12-25T19:00:00

I cannot imagine running my studio without thiis product. I love having the wireless capability for operating my Bowens studio lights. I use four lights and have no problems with them firing.

Pointer

2011-12-13T19:00:00

I was informed after returning this that a ceramic shield will help with the issues I had with the 580EXII and the magnetic field issue - it was tricky to get this thing working (probably more so my magnetic field issue in communicating) but once it did it was great to able to control the settings from the camera, but it failed more than worked so had to return - totally bumbed out :(

PhotoEnthus

2011-11-22T19:00:00

Works Great even at some distance.

Nardo

2011-11-13T19:00:00

My brother in-law does wedding and portrait photography and he love this Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 Transceiver for his Canon 5D. Thank you Adorama for a fast shipping. You guys are thew best.

Timi

2011-11-07T19:00:00

I have two of these and use them with a miniTT1 on my camera. They work exactly as described and fire every time. Ive had zero issues. They allow me to set up light stands and flashes in spots out of view to give my subjects unique lighting.

JOHN S.

2011-10-02T21:00:00

It works as advertised. Wireless TTL with no problems. With the AC3, flash is fully adjustable. Not much else to say except that it does what it is supposed to with no problems. The only negative is that EMI from my 580EXII causes misfire. This is more of a problem with the flash that Pocket wizard. I purchased the RF shield bag and have had no more problems.

jw

2011-10-02T21:00:00

so I have my doubts about this range from PW. They do not like the Canon speedlite range, bar maybe the 430ex2. when using this unit along with the mini i blew out two 580ex2 speedlite units and had to send them to canon for repair. This on further research is too common an occurrence. I found using the soft shield for the 580ex2 a nuisance to set up and then blocks you view of the flash controls on the back. The unit works fairly well with the 430ex2 but i think it still needs a good bit of work to make it something completely useable and reliable. The ttl function is great, when in works!! I would consider other options if you plan not to use the ttl functionality.

bob

2011-09-16T21:00:00

These are especially great when you buy the AC3 controller. Every time a see a video of David Hobby running around to each strobe to make an adjustment or Joe McNally flipping through menu screens (for ETTL), I think these guys need a AC3. It speeds up everything. I have 6 of these... I need to send one back for repair, it transmits fine but doesn't recieve.

Zeke

2011-09-13T21:00:00

So...after reading these reviews thinking I needed to upgrade outdated equipment (430exII) and was about to purchase another TT5 and 580exII flash, now I am not so sure, as it seems everyone has the same problems I have. The usable distance is sparce at best, typically within range of what a short lengthed sync cable would be. Often, when it actually does fire, the sync is off leaving the subject banded with light and underexposed whereever the device wants to fire at that particular release. Other times, it doesn't fire at all. In one month, I have spent around $200 in AA batteries for the tt5 and DL2450s on the mini (2.99 each). Strong batteries correlate with mediocre performance in my experience vs. poor with batteries with one or two 200+ exposure shoots on them. However, I have walked across the street from the studio shooting outside, not realizing the mini was still on and seen the monolight firing my plus II transceiver from over 40 meters away. So I know the tt5 is getting the signal. And, in further experiments, I have removed the 'broken' flash from the radio and placed directly on the shoe where it works flawlessly, even at high speed. Overall, I kinda wanna punch the photographer who recommended these except for one thing...no other company makes any comparable equipment that I know of. And as far as going wireless to the DC monolight outdoors, I wouldn't use anything else, almost 100% fires. But the high speed sync, from 50 meters behind a tree in Av 2.8 with a 70-200mm...yeah, wonder how many takes it took to get that result you see in the company video. Don't expect much, and you won't be disappointed.

JASON M.

2011-09-08T21:00:00

Works very good most of the time. Occassionally using the ETTL it will not fire the flash or puts out way too much flash. Like I said most occassions, it's right on point.

Chris

2011-09-03T21:00:00

I have 4 of these things , they eat up batters . I use them with 580ex II . I have missed more shots . I have miss wedding shots. bottom line there not trusty . I wish I had bought the plus . or some thing else

JOHNNY L.