arthury Posted December 13, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone successfully used an M9 and the PocketWizard radio-controlled flash? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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d_brown Posted December 13, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 13, 2009 PocketWizards work just fine with Leica M cameras. The small, MiniTT1 lets you trigger without the bulk of the larger Wizards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic108 Posted December 13, 2009 Share #3 Posted December 13, 2009 Hi. Have you used the MiniTT1? I thought this was just for Canon cameras? Is it that it has an open protocol? So that just like the Canon and Nikon flashes work on the M8/9 the minitt1 will work as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas_thomsen Posted December 13, 2009 Share #4 Posted December 13, 2009 hio i am also interested in this topic. i like to use my M9 with two sf58 and one sf24. which pocket wizard system or any other system do i need? thx for help andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_brown Posted December 13, 2009 Share #5 Posted December 13, 2009 Please let me retract my mention of the MiniTT1 working on the M8-9. I tried it again today and for some reason it failed to trigger the strobe. I have used the full-size PocketWizards for several years with the Leicas, and they work fine. The Elinchrom Skyport is a small, less expensive, trigger that works well with my Leicas. There are numerous Chinese triggers that are very cheap, but some are quite unreliable. If you would like more information on this subject, visit the Strobist website. You will find everything there. Dale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthury Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted December 13, 2009 Went over to Strobist website but did not see anything directly related to the M9 and PocketWizard. I have sent questions to PocketWizard and will report when they answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted December 14, 2009 Share #7 Posted December 14, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Please let me retract my mention of the MiniTT1 working on the M8-9. I tried it again today and for some reason it failed to trigger the strobe. I have used the full-size PocketWizards for several years with the Leicas, and they work fine. The Elinchrom Skyport is a small, less expensive, trigger that works well with my Leicas. There are numerous Chinese triggers that are very cheap, but some are quite unreliable. If you would like more information on this subject, visit the Strobist website. You will find everything there. Dale did you remember to use a shutter speed below 1/180th sec., which is the fastest sync speed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Holland Posted December 14, 2009 Share #8 Posted December 14, 2009 Has anyone successfully used an M9 and the PocketWizard radio-controlled flash? Pocketwizards (Plus II's and MultiMax's) use a single centre fire hotshoe connection. This allows them to work with almost every hotshoe on the planet. As the M9 has no electronic release you can't use a pocketwizard for remote triggering of a Leica M9, but you can certainly use a pocketwizard to fire flashes from one. In theory the new TTL transmitter might work if it's set to a legacy channel thereby switching off all the TTL bells and whistles. But only having Multimax's to play with I can't confirm (Nikon shooter still waiting for the MiniTTL-Nikon version). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlindberg Posted December 14, 2009 Share #9 Posted December 14, 2009 How do you use wides that need an external viewer and studioflash (e.g pocket wizard)? Can you stack them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthury Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted December 14, 2009 Here's what I have gotten so far from Customer Support of PocketWizard: ========================== Begin ==================== Hello, Thank you for your interest in PocketWizard. If your Lieca M9 has a standard hot shoe or PC (sync)port then you can use PocketWizard. The PW Plus II units will be all you need to fire your flash remotely from the camera. One Plus II goes on the camera as a transmitter and another Plus II attaches to your Nikon flash as the receiver. See here: Wireless transmitters and receivers - Pocketwizard® Thanks, Garry Montalbano PocketWizard Support customer.support@pocketwizard.com ================ End ======================================= Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthury Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted December 14, 2009 Hot-shoe on the M9? I thot there is one. Isn't that the route the M9 trigger its own Leica flash units? As for Sync-port, I do not think there's one, correct? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Holland Posted December 15, 2009 Share #12 Posted December 15, 2009 How do you use wides that need an external viewer and studioflash (e.g pocket wizard)? Can you stack them? Normally you can't since they both require the hotshoe to mount. However with a bit of thought you can work around the single hotshoe. The trick is to buy a hotshoe to PC sync port adapter. Jessops Hot Shoe/PC Adapter - Jessops Put the adapter into the hotshoe and place the viewfinder on top. Then either holder the PW using a hand strap or stick it in your waistband while connecting via PC cord to the sync port. To avoid the PC cord sticking into your cheek when viewing via the finder you can unscrew the top plate and fit it in reverse so that the port is at the front instead of the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted December 16, 2009 Share #13 Posted December 16, 2009 I don't have an M9, but I assume it is the same as the M8... so with that assumption: You can use any manual Pocket Wizard transmitter or transceiver (including the Plus units) You can use the brand new MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 units from PocketWizard with the latest firmware upgrade. For this to work, you need to set the trigger to Manual naturally (through the PW computer program), and NOT to ETTL obviously Yes, they're made for Canon; yes they work with my M8. You can also (and this is the coolest thing) put a flash on the top hot-shoe and so fire a local flash + remote flashes with NO (zero) cables and no PC SYNCH (the M9 and M8 don't have one, which is really dumb). I'm sure you could put a finder on them too; don't know how that would affect the view, though The MiniTT1 / TT5 PWs trigger both newer and older units. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddale Posted December 16, 2009 Share #14 Posted December 16, 2009 Thanks James ! That's just what i wanted to know. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted December 16, 2009 Share #15 Posted December 16, 2009 Hey Ed-- The only weirdness with the Ms and the newest PWs / latest firmware is that you need to fire a test shot to get it to recognize the manual connection. Other than that, I've been happily using multiple flashes with the TT5 and the M8. There are still some small bugs in the newest system though--distance is sometimes thrown off by RF interference with the flash in the hotshoe, believe it or not (and I've seen this when I mount a Canon locally, but if I use a Metz I don't have the problem--don't know why). Newer PW units are coming with a shield for this, which greatly increases the wireless distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted March 24, 2010 Share #16 Posted March 24, 2010 Hey Ed-- The only weirdness with the Ms and the newest PWs / latest firmware is that you need to fire a test shot to get it to recognize the manual connection. Other than that, I've been happily using multiple flashes with the TT5 and the M8. There are still some small bugs in the newest system though--distance is sometimes thrown off by RF interference with the flash in the hotshoe, believe it or not (and I've seen this when I mount a Canon locally, but if I use a Metz I don't have the problem--don't know why). Newer PW units are coming with a shield for this, which greatly increases the wireless distance. Jamie, these look very "cute." I've seen a review where the guy said they have much less range than the Plus II units -- he recommends waiting for version 2. I like the idea of the 5 and am considering it. I'll try some PW's at a shoot next month -- also with a flash aimed at the ceiling, as you have stated you do. What flash unit are you using for this, please? Best regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted March 25, 2010 Share #17 Posted March 25, 2010 Jamie, these look very "cute." I've seen a review where the guy said they have much less range than the Plus II units -- he recommends waiting for version 2. I like the idea of the 5 and am considering it. I'll try some PW's at a shoot next month -- also with a flash aimed at the ceiling, as you have stated you do. What flash unit are you using for this, please? Best regards, Hi Bill-- My understanding it that it's the flash not the PocketWizard that limits the range, and that only in TTL, so it's pretty moot for a manual trigger system. V2 won't be any better in this regard (and the current versions are pretty upgradeable via firmware). Having said that I usually use either a Metz 54c or a Nikon SB900 in the M shoe; neither of which exhibit the issues that the Canon flashes do. For the remotes, I usually use a mix of Nikon (SB900) and Canon (550 and 580) but they're on old-style PW Plus receivers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianspector Posted March 25, 2010 Share #18 Posted March 25, 2010 I have been using my M9 with upto 4 full sized Pocket Wizard PLUS II. I have only managed to get them to fire if the M9 is set to the flash symbol on the speed dial. Having to test flash every time you have a break of a minute or so to re-awaken the PW/flash is irritating. I use them with a flock of Nikon SB800 Speedlites. I most often use it in a studio setting with the PW firing a flash inside the Lastolite Hi-Lite panel behind the subject. As in the attached photo of my wife. Image M9 Noctilux f/1 Ian Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/106495-m9-and-pocketwizard/?do=findComment&comment=1272463'>More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted March 25, 2010 Share #19 Posted March 25, 2010 Ian, really nice shot. Would you describe the light placement? Best regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted March 25, 2010 Share #20 Posted March 25, 2010 I have been using my M9 with upto 4 full sized Pocket Wizard PLUS II. I have only managed to get them to fire if the M9 is set to the flash symbol on the speed dial. Having to test flash every time you have a break of a minute or so to re-awaken the PW/flash is irritating.{snipped} Hi Ian, I've been using the old PWs on the M8 for a long time now, and I have a couple of questions... 1) are you saying you only have a single synch speed with your M9? Isn't it 1/180th and below or something? I won't synch at say, 1/30s? 2) If you turn off the power management of your flash, you shouldn't have to test fire anything. I've never had to do that with PWs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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