Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

i have 4 of them

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

You need at least two.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I have been using PocketWizard and PocketWizard II's for a while. I have also bought into another good system that I was thinking about switching too. The other system was not as quick because it was using different parts in order to do one job. I just found that adding two items to do one job was a bit clunky, so I gave that system to my brother after I picked up a pair of PocketWizard Flex TT5's and was really impressed by the TTL system.

The reason I was considering the switch to the other system, because I broke two of the PocketWizards. The first one, the base snapped when my light stand decided to collapse because the lock on the column failed, so it retracted. The other PocketWizard fell out of my camera bag when I was pulling out another unit. In both occurrences, it was less than 40 degrees outside where is at. The plastic with the PocketWizards seems to get brittle in the cold. I really wish they used a different plastic. That is my major con to the PocketWizards. These are great triggering devices, and really work over long ranges, but the plastic gets brittle in cold...
I had a friend who managed to put the shattered pieces of plastic together and use the Duplicolor Truck Bed Coating that comes in a 16oz aersol can (about $10). Works so well, that I am thinking about do that to several other items and the rest of my pocket wizards. (Not the TT5) It does require some serious masking patience.

The PocketWizards have been very reliable, and I have been able to place flash units into many nooks and cranny's without issues. Shooting weddings has also been great, I just use a few gels to match the lights in building, and then adjust my white balance, and voila, all is good, and the flash units don't disturb anyone, especially in restrictive Catholic Churches. I had only had an issue once, and that was because there was a big generator between me and the flash units. They so far have worked well in the rain and snow, but again, be aware of the plastic. I highly recommend them, nothing else seems to be nearly as reliable and quite of few companies are building the units into their equipment.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

These work great with my photogenic strobes. Haven't had a misfire yet. I use them in my studio all the time.
The only bad thing I can say is that they are expensive in my book and to get them to work with strobes I had to buy adapters that are real expensive. To make it fire my 5D MK II I had to buy a motor drive cable which is real expensive. If you need to fire your strobes or camera remotely, these work every time. I have a seconic L358 with built in pocket wizard and it works seamlessly with the stobes and motor drive set up.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I use my 4 PocketWizard Plus II with Nikon SB-900 and 3 SB-600's. So much easier and reliable than using the Nikon Creative Lighting System.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Its nice to be able to place this guy pretty much anywhere and know it will fire without worrying about line of sight, but I'd sure hate to drop one of these puppies on a very hard surface.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Once you go wireless, there is no going back. Great to not be tethered with sync cords. Must have for mobility when photographing portraits. Great product, would be nice if there was a sturdy carrying case for 2 or 3 of these so the antenna doesn't get broken

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I find this product to be very reliable and easy to use.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

It works consistently - and that's what is needed.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I now have 4 of these and they are the most reliable constant firing triggers out there. They are the best and worth every penny!

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

these make using lighting so easy. Make sure to buy two. recommended to my by bob harrington of focusinclose[@]

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Expensive for what it is but extremely reliable. If it cost 60% of what it currently does it would definitely be 5 stars.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I love the pocket wizard Plus 2...although it is a bit pricey, well worth every cent!!

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Trigger my second oc light with it. Be sure to order the correct cable for your light. Product performs as advertised in my application.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Use as portable studio lighting. It sure beats toting the strobes, etc and all those extension cords.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Other than the flimsy antenna - which is easy enough to protect - these units are great, and don't really munch battery power. . I used the same set (rechargables)over a two day period with NO problems.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

This is a great product. It consistently does what it is supposed to. Wish it cost under $100, though

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

What's there to be said about these? They seem to be the de facto standard, so if you go to any group shoots, odds are everybody's using these. Pricey, and seem a bit flimsy, but they do the job.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I'm cord free and the product fires on time as it should

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

My buddy and I swear by these things!! No regrets!

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I finally bit the bullet and got myself 3 PWs after having used the so called [...] triggers. All of a sudden my energy is spent setting up the lights and taking photos, rather than checking if the flash triggered.Build quality is very good, and paired with a hidolzine caddy it gets even better. Haven't yet had a chance to test the range but I'm not worried about that.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Reliable

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I use the product in my studio and eliminated the cords. Now freedom of movement allows me to concentrate more on the subject than tripping.
With my new Nikon SB900 and soft box I can take location shoots like never before.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Simple, it works

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I herd that people say they are expensive, but they are awesome and worth every penny you pay for them. Remember you get what you pay for. now I'm going to get 2 more. Roger

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I am sure everbody into photographer know about Pocket-Wizard Plus II, I try the easy way out got some cheep wireless transceiver from [...]. I find those cheep transceiver work ok but not when you start doing some Pro work, model don't have time to wait for you to reshoot because you find out your transceiver miss fire. With PW II you don't have that problem at all.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Love that it is wireless, small, lightweight and works like a charm.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I purchased this product based on the stength of other reviewers comments and brand recogintion.
I use the PW's to fire my studio flashes during portrait sessions.

On the plus side, they do trigger the lights reliably. On a recent shoot, I took around 80 shots, and only had 1 mis-fire, which could have been unrelated to the PW's.

On the negative side, I can't use the camera hot shoe to work with the unit. It won't trigger the flashes while only connected to the hot shoe. I have to plug in the PW with the cord to my camera. THEN it works just fine. In instances where I'd like to use the on camera flash, I'll have to use the supplied velcro to attach the PW to the camera, or let it dangle by the cord. I don't know if others have had the same issue. I'm using a Canon 40D.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I had used cheep [...] wireless transceiver, some time it work & some time you miss fire.You don't get that from Pocket-Wizard Plus II, I wished I got this long time ago.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Opened them up, hooked everything together and they just work. Very happy with them

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Don't let this awesome deal pass you by!
If you are thinking about getting 1, 2 or 3...now is the chance!
I already bought 2 and now I just placed an order for one more so I can use it for remote triggering of my camera's shutter release. The construction feels like it's a toy, but it is really a big boy's toy!

It's easy to use and very reliable!

Just read the other reviews!

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

This product works. No wonder all the pros use it

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I finally bit the bullet after a frustrating Christmas. I was photographing the family using my Novatron lighting and my sync cord kept falling out of my camera. Once I triped over the sync cord. I also got tired of setting the self timer and running to get in the picture. As a porfessional photographer for a large company I have used wireless sync for some time. Those syncs sometimes fail. Not all lights fire and you can not control the camera wirelessly.

I have used my Pocket Wizards with my studio lighting and with my portable lighting consisting of 4 strobe lights. They were ready to use out of the box. They are simple and reliable. I did buy the cord to attatch my Nikon cameras and the household sync cord for my Novatron lights.

I am impressed to learn that some other equipment such as lights and light meters are now compatible with pocket wizards.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

These are very handy.

The only issue I would feel are worth mentioning would be the weak construction. I would have thought for the price for each one (they're not cheap and you have to buy at least two to have a workable system) that they should have a more solid build. It's simple plastic and the shoe mount is rather flimsy and doesn't seem to hold as well as I would have expected.

But...

This thing fires every single time. You don't have to have a line of sight since it's using a radio signal. It's supposedly got a 1600' range (which is more than most studio photographers will need), they don't take up hardly any room, and their very reliable.

I'm planning on buying more Speedlites and more of these to go with them.

Bottom line, a must have if you need to fire strobes off camera. I just wish they weren't so cheaply made.

I'd buy more, and I will buy more of them.

Hope this helps.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I bought two of these to work with a Canon 580 EXII for off camera work. They work so well, I want one for every light I use in studio work.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Excellent reliable units that work with just about everything with ease. Excellent Range and support.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I was used to using infrared and having to deal with Misfires. With the Pocket wizards, that is never an issue. Lightweight and tough, i love it.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

This is a reliable way to get the job done. Good stuff. My only complaint is that the plastic and hot shoe mount are made of plastic and looks very weak. I'm extremely careful with all my photo gear but a little bump while its in the hot shoe mount or a drop seems as though it would break it.These aren't exactly easily replaceable, [$] so I wish it didnt seem so easily breakable

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Works with studio strobes, works with SpeedLights. Beats the snot out of infrared triggering systems. Until you have them, you won't know how much you are missing. Once you have them, you want more...

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Works good and works with other brands for so very flexble.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I love my pw's, I just got 4 of these.
they are really reliable, if my flash does not fire I always know where the problem is....my flash.
Only thing I don't like about the pw is that when I hold it in my hand it feels like it could have been made a lot smaller and less bulky.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

very reliable and lets you concentrate on composing your image and not trying to figure out why things aren't working! Saves time and nerves! Must have for any decent photographer that shoots with strobes.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

can't have a proper studio without PK's they make your life so much easier.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I use 4 pocket wizards in studio for portrait photography and remote camera triggering. They are lightweight,very reliable and easy to configure out of the box. I plan to use them for sports photography with the purchase of some heavy duty strobes.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

This radio slave is one of the best that you can find in the market...try it and get satisfied...

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Pocket Wizard Plus II works perfectly, you have to work manually with it, But it's really easy to use...

I would recommend if you need someone to trig your
flash, i use it with 2 Flash 580 EX II from Canon, and its works..

Really good stuff at all

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Great product....must have!

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

portrait, wedding photography outdoor shots

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Good stuff, essencial tool for all photogaphers

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Do yourself a favor & do not waist your money on any other triggering sytem, but pocket wizards. If you canot afford them at the moment your better off using chords while you save for these.IMHO

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Never had a missfire yet. Work great. The more you use them the more of them you want.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Thus far, they're everything everyone has said they are.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I needed something I could use for second shutter and long exposures besides an optical slave. Of the things I found this was the only unit that came close. Fortunately, with the MultiMax and a couple of Plus units I found my answer. It's expensive, but it's worth it. Besides, what decent camera gear isn't expensive?

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Just what I was needing for my studio lighting. It was recommended to me by a friend and I would defintely pass on the advice to invest in one.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

The supplied sync cord from the Pocket-Wizard II to the light (mono bloc) unit doesn't work for many manufactures lighting products. You must locate the information that is needed in order to buy the correct sync cord. Once you have all of the equipment necessary to use the remote firing units, then everything works very well. So far I have used the Pocket-Wizards everyday for about a month and I haven't had a problem with miss or no firing of the lighting unit.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Most reliable system on the market, but expensive for what it really is. The right tool, and sometimes the only tool, for the job.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

needless to say, when you get the most reliable radio trigger in the world, you will feel worry-free for triggering lights.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Great product and beats the wires.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Pocket wizards are excellent triggers for just about every lighting situation. I've never had a problem with one yet - a must have for any studio.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I love to bring my studio light with me when I have to photgraphy a wedding. The pocket wizard has enabled me to give my clients wonderful images of ther reception place and more... Perfect fit and relialble workflow with my camera and flash.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

This is a rock solid accessory. No messy sync cables. Worked great with my Canon camera and Elinchrom studio flash set up.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I have two DSLR and I am using it on my extra body. no more change the pocket-wizard.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I was looking for a remote triggering system more reliable than the Nikon Cantankerous Lighting System (CLS), which uses infrared. So I shelled out [$]for four of these units.First off, the cords are really cheesy. Come on, for [$]a pop, give us a better cord. No, a coiled cord costs another [$].The units seemed to work O.K. at my first wedding, until it came time for the garter and bouquet toss, and the unit would not fire. Just locked up and refused to trigger the strobes, which were about 40 feet from the camera.Got some great underexposed shots, made useless by the high noise of the Nikon D200.Can't any manufacturer get this wireless thing right? I am still looking for something that works 100 percent of the time, especially at weddings.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

This product is small, lightweight and easy to use. It has consistant performance and reliability.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

This device has yet to let me down. Exactly what you'd expect for professional use: consistent & reliable execution. Would've loved MultiMAX units, but weren't available.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Awesome product. Very fast and reliable.
I only wish the construction was a bit better. Feels cheap but it is not.
Hate the on/off button.
Other than that, I highly recommend it!

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

Say goodbye to those unreliable sync cords that just get in the way. The pocket wizards gives you freedom to move about and never worry about missing a shot.

Comments about Pocket Wizard Pocket-Wizard Plus II Auto Sensing Smart Transceiver with a Range of up to 1600 Feet:

I USE THIS ITEM WITH MY BOWENS AND THE RESULT IS VERY GOOD????