Pocketwizard for M240 M10 SL ?

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Hi

Which 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

[Alo Ako]

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

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I said it  : SF-40 

thank you

[Alo Ako]

Sorry, my fault...

[LocalHero1953]

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

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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

[LocalHero1953]

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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

[LocalHero1953]

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

[LocalHero1953]

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.

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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

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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 ?

[brill64]

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.

[LocalHero1953]

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

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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

[cirke]

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

[Exodies]

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.

[Paul J]

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

[HugoSC]

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

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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.

 

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[keithd]

The godox cells 2 triggers  support HSS the cheaper FT 16 do not support HSS but work well on the m

cheers