Just took delivery of my new PocketWizard FlexTT5 and MiniTT1 after a LONG wait. I can’t believe that B&H Photo insist on full payment for a product even when they are on a lengthy backorder. Oh well, I was happy to pay but them having close to $1000 of my money for 2 1/2 months seem a bit rich.
There has been quite a lot of negative feedback about the actual range of the new PocketWizards. When I placed my order they advertised range up to between 800 and 1200 feet. I notice now, following many negative reviews, that the spec page has changed to a range of 30 – 1200 feet depending upon variables. Hmmm. I will do my own short video review and post it on here soon.
#1 by John at May 11th, 2009
Hi Cameron, noticed you’ve managed to get both these new remotes and no doubt had some time to try them. My daughter is a photography student and thinking to get a flash remote for the 5d Mk 11. I assume she would not need both, is one better than the other – and given the load she needs to lug around, smaller would generally be better.
Appreciate any suggestions or recommendation,
#2 by Cameron at May 11th, 2009
Hi John,
If your daughter is after a ‘flash remote’ for her 5DMkII I would consider the Canon ST-E2 IR transmitter. I am just about to post a video review of the PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 which I am very disappointed in. For starters, you can’t just use the one PocketWizard, you must have one as a trigger (on the camera) and one as a receiver (connected to the flash). The Canon ST-E2 can be used on its own with a Canon speedlite, and works very well up to about 30-40 feet. It doesn’t like direct sunlight nor thick walls but might be the best choice for your daughter.
Hope this info helps, keep an eye out for the video review in the next 12 hours.
Cheers,
Cam