PocketWizard PlusX Wireless Remote Trigger Review

Personally I have never used transceivers. The description on the website didn't provide any information about the type of cable needed to connect the receiver to a strobe light. There were no instructions in the box, just a link to the website. The website gave very little information. Luckily I was able to talk to a friend who knew more about the transceiver than I did and he was able to find a cable for my flash on the internet. After getting the necessary cable, I connected the devices to…

I have a Yungnuo YN622 and they are rated for about 300ft and in most cases I can get to 250ft with no problem. The best I've been able to get out of the PlusX is around 600 feet, at which distance it misses 20% of the triggers. Pocket Wizard advertises 1600 feet, but I don't see how that would ever happen. I'd be happy with 1000 feet, but that's nowhere near. My particular application requires a long range trigger and this device will not do that. I've noticed that the PocketWizard III has…

I use TT1 on my D300S hot shoe and SB-910 on top. PlusX devices launch another SB-910 and SB-900. This setup has worked flawlessly so far. You need to set the remote flashes manually as this is just a trigger. If you want to control your flashes from your camera's master flash (or if you want to use TTL in remote flashes), you'll need to pair the TT5 on the remote flash with the TT1 on the camera's hot shoe. TTL is a measure of "through the lens" illumination. With PlusX, your remote flashes…

I shoot with Canon 7d and 5dmkIII. My flashes are Photoflex and Elinchrom, some have a mini connector and some have a larger 1/4" connector for the trigger interface. I bought this Pocketwizard PlusX along with the Pocketwizard Flex and Mini that I already have. Just wanted to a trigger, not high speed sync, so I thought the Pocketwizard PlusX would be great for that, and I was right, I haven't had a single misfire or failure with this unit, it has worked flawlessly, like all other PW products,

After dealing with cheaper solutions from Calumet, Cowboy Studio and others, after reading the PDN review I started looking for the PocketWizard PlusX. After testing the pair for a few weeks, I ordered a third unit. The PlusX looks solid, is easy to use and has a good range. Here are some notes. I have old (mid 1980's) Broncolor studio flashes that still work, use a Nikon 800 and mainly shoot fashion and beauty. My studio is in a building with five other photographers in fairly close proximity,