cirke Posted January 30, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) HiWhich Pocketwizard model (or any other) do you use for M240 / M10 /SL and SF-40 ? I need HSS Thank you Edited January 30, 2017 by siangue Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alo Ako Posted January 30, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Unfortunately you don't tell us anything about the type or model of flash you prefer. I don't know any PW model, nore another Hardware, supporting remote TTL HSS on the SL. I tried SF 64, PW for Nikon and Nikon flashes. Edited January 30, 2017 by Alo Ako 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted January 30, 2017 I said it : SF-40 thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alo Ako Posted January 30, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 30, 2017 Sorry, my fault... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 30, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) I have neither M10 nor SF40, though I have the M240 and SF64. No Leica camera offers off-camera wireless flash other than as a dumb triggered system i.e. manual or A (auto-thyristor) mode. I have never tried HSS on the M240 and I assume it does not work even with a direct connection (but would be happy to be told otherwise). On the SL, HSS mode is set automatically on a directly mounted SF64 only when you set a fast shutter speed on the camera i.e. it requires a direct connection to use HSS on the SL. I use PW FlexTT5 and MiniTT1 triggers, but since the system is dumb, any wireless trigger system with Nikon pin contacts should work. Edited January 30, 2017 by LocalHero1953 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) I have neither M10 nor SF40, though I have the M240 and SF64. No Leica camera offers off-camera wireless flash other than as a dumb triggered system i.e. manual or A (auto-thyristor) mode. I have never tried HSS on the M240 and I assume it does not work even with a direct connection (but would be happy to be told otherwise). On the SL, HSS mode is set automatically on a directly mounted SF64 only when you set a fast shutter speed on the camera i.e. it requires a direct connection to use HSS on the SL. I use PW FlexTT5 and MiniTT1 triggers, but since the system is dumb, any wireless trigger system with Nikon pin contacts should work. HSS works perfectly on M240 with SF-58 and SF-40 , you can shoot up to 1/4000 but you have to set the flash on TTL, I use it all the time, I changed for SF-40 because of the size then I need Nikon mount PW FlexTT5 and MiniTT1 triggers ? both of them ? thank you Edited January 30, 2017 by siangue Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 30, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) HSS works perfectly on M240 with SF-58 and SF-40 , you can shoot up to 1/4000 but you have to set the flash on TTL, I use it all the time, I changed for SF-40 because of the size PW FlexTT5 ? ok thank you ! Is that directly connected or wireless? Edit: From your original question I guess you mean directly connected Thanks, I'll try HSS on the M240 sometime. Edited January 30, 2017 by LocalHero1953 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 30, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) HSS works perfectly on M240 with SF-58 and SF-40 , you can shoot up to 1/4000 but you have to set the flash on TTL, I use it all the time, I changed for SF-40 because of the size then I need Nikon mount PW FlexTT5 and MiniTT1 triggers ? thank you I use the MiniTT1 as trigger and the FlexTT5 as receivers. Leica has adopted Nikon pin positioning for triggering, so you need the Nikon versions of the PW triggers, not Canon. I think I could have used the FlexTT5 as a trigger, but the MiniTT1 does the job and is smaller. Edited January 30, 2017 by LocalHero1953 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 30, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 30, 2017 I went for Pocketwizards because at the time there was little choice. There is plenty now, though I have no experience with Cactus, Godox etc. NB a downside of the MiniTT1 compared to the FlexTT5 is that the former uses an unusual non-rechargeable flat button battery. The FlexTT5 takes rechargeable 4xAA batteries, which makes them larger but more convenient. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Is that directly connected or wireless? Edit: From your original question I guess you mean directly connected Thanks, I'll try HSS on the M240 sometime. with SF-40 or SF-58 (I used both) mounted on the M , and the flash set to TTL , it works as expected Edited January 30, 2017 by siangue Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted January 30, 2017 I use the MiniTT1 as trigger and the FlexTT5 as receivers. Leica has adopted Nikon pin positioning for triggering, so you need the Nikon versions of the PW triggers, not Canon. I think I could have used the FlexTT5 as a trigger, but the MiniTT1 does the job and is smaller. Sorry but I am not sure to understand exactly , I need both of them FlexTT5 AND MiniTT1 ? one on the distant flash and one on the camera ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted January 30, 2017 Share #12 Posted January 30, 2017 the MiniTT1 fits on the camera. when you press the shutter button it instantly sends a radio signal to the flexTT5 (into which your flash is fitted) to fire it wirelessly. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 30, 2017 Share #13 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Yes, as noted by Brill64, you need a trigger and a receiver. The MiniTT1 is just a trigger; FlexTT5 can work as a trigger and as a receiver, but it is larger than the MiniTT1. You could use a FlexTT5 for both if you preferred. So I have the MiniTT1 on the camera, and one FlexTT5 on each of the flashes. Until I bought the SF64 recently for on-camera work, I used a number of old Nikon SB24 flashes bought on ebay, and they have simple controls. There is no point in having an expensive smart flash off camera if you don't have TTL communication. I bought the SF64 so I could use TTL on camera if I wished (and HSS, though I rarely use it for this) Sorry but I am not sure to understand exactly , I need both of them FlexTT5 AND MiniTT1 ? one on the distant flash and one on the camera ? Edited January 30, 2017 by LocalHero1953 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted January 30, 2017 The MiniTT1 is just a trigger; FlexTT5 can work as a trigger and as a receiver, but it is larger than the MiniTT1. You could use a FlexTT5 for both if you preferred. I get it , It was this part that made me confused :-) thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) I prefer 2 FlexTT5 then with rechargeable Eneloop batteries, It looks like they are the same as flash batteries Edited January 30, 2017 by siangue Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted January 30, 2017 Share #16 Posted January 30, 2017 I bought a very cheap (15€) transmitter and receiver with Nikon feet and they work (manually) on the M 240 and SF58. If I was shooting for someone else I wouldn't try to rely on it though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 30, 2017 Share #17 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) While I can't vouch for the SF-40, The el-cheapo Yongnuo one works brilliantly. I bought a set because I needed it in a hurry thinking it wasn't going to work and it works just as well as the pocket wizards and is a fraction of the size. Edited January 30, 2017 by Paul J 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugoSC Posted January 31, 2017 Share #18 Posted January 31, 2017 Hello Paul. Thanks for your answer. Would you mind telling what model Yongnuo you have? I have the larger Godox and will soon try some HSS set ups but am confused on what works and what doesn't for M240 MP. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted January 31, 2017 To have a confirmation I asked directly to PocketWizard support the answer : Thank you for your inquiry. While the pins for Leica may look like Nikon-style pins, that gear does not communicate with our FlexTT5 and MiniTT1 the same way. Your camera and flash are not going to be TTL compatible with our gear. You might consider a Plus IV setup, though. The Plus IV provides pass-through TTL and HSS for an on-camera speedlight only. It does *not* transmit any TTL, HSS, or power control information over the air. The primary use of the Plus IV is to have an on-camera speedlight performing TTL functions, with fully manual remotes (you set the power level directly on the remote flash). This is perfect for event photography with the on-camera flash performing dynamic TTL due to moving subjects, while the room is lit with monolights. The hot shoe on the Plus IV, when used a receiver, only provides basic manual triggering. You can mount a speedlight there, which is much more convenient than using cables, but you must set the speedlight’s power level manually directly on the speedlight itself, and you will not get HSS operation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithd Posted February 6, 2017 Share #20 Posted February 6, 2017 The godox cells 2 triggers support HSS the cheaper FT 16 do not support HSS but work well on the m cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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