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 when IR won't work... this is the solution! July 26, 2010
Studio (Seattle, Wa)
I normally use IR so that I can set my flashes to TTL mode and not have to worry about balancing my lighting. But IR is a line of sight system and doesn't work for every situation. The Pocket Wizard is a great solution to that problem. because it is a radio transmitter, I can put my flashes anywhere I want including around corners. I have been using them for a few months now and they have always performed the way I want them to. The only draw backs that I can think of, is that they are constructed out of plastic, so they feel a little cheap. But I have dropped one before on the pavement and it survived so I think they can take some abuse. Also you need to set your flashes to manual mode which takes a little longer to balance the lighting just right for portraits. if you are shooting Canon (I shoot Nikon), Pocket Wizard has a set that can support TTL mode. I am waiting for the Nikon version to come out. but when IR doesn't do the job, there is nothing better than the Pocket Wizards!
 check out the Cybersyncs people! May 8, 2010
Orlando Gonzalez (Germany)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
The question is WHY? Why would u buy these units?? Just for starters....has anybody seen the size of these things!?? they're HUGE! put them on your hotshoe and retarded huge is a more accurate description LOL...
I'm a helo pilot, not an Alien Bees rep. I just think every strobist should check the Cybersyncs. I've owned them for about a year already and performance is flawless...with NO misfires...for a fraction of the price of a PW. It's a no brainer really. They're tiny, cheap, and 100% functional. Why waste your hard earned money on these PW units?? If u shoot wirelessly, don't have money to waste, and prefer good quality products....check out the Cybersyncs.
Pocket Wizard Plus II : The size works in its favor. March 26, 2010
J. Rios (So. Cal)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really don't have much to add in relationship to the PWII performance, which is excellent. What I do feel I can add about the PWII is the fact that it's size works in its favor in several ways:
1) It's size allows it to be handled much better than its smaller size competitors. This means you're less likely to drop, step on, or misplace it. Some thing to think about when you're out in the field doing a photoshoot.
2) It's size allows the switches to be larger and easier to work than its smaller size competitors.
3) It's size allows the use of AA size batteries unlike its smaller size competitors. This is actually rather important and not many take this into consideration.
When you add this up with it's superb perfomance, it's a winning combination. Of course, there is the BIG minus of each unit being rather expensive, or not having a screw-in antenna to make it more compact to store, but it more than balances out in its favor when you add up the various factors.
By the way, don't forget to get a "mini to mini" sync chord when purchasing it because it's not included and most studio flash units use minis, as well as the caddy. The caddy is worth its weight in gold.
 Does Its Job, Cheap Construction and Lack of Nikon TTL are Drawbacks March 5, 2010
Christopher Aram (Powell, OH)
If you're okay with setting your flashes in manual mode, then these radio units perform very well and offer better signal triggering than the infrared SU-800 or master mode flash. As a wedding and portrait photographer I will often use these for formal portraits, the dance floor or in portrait situations where unique lighting is called for.
The downsides: lack of TTL support (at least for Nikon users, not sure what, if anything, is different for Canon) and the construction feels a bit "cheap." I dropped my camera (not PocketWizard's fault, I know) and the plastic hotshoe mount snapped off (fortunately I am still able to use hanging from a remote flash, but can no longer mount on camera.)
On the one hand they are light (a plus when you already have 8 lbs hanging from your neck) but on the other I would like to see a more durable construction. Fortunately the antennae seem quite flexible.
Having said that, I still find them very useful and would recommend them.
Good, but $$$$ February 3, 2010
P. Lowe (Cary, NC USA)
So nice, but you pay for it! Blows away the cheap ebay triggers (which have their place), but I wisk there was a quality option in btween the two.
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