Mini vs flex

NUM2BIZ · 29th of April 2009 (Wed)

Any observations on which new pocket wizard you would choose giving consideration to both the size of each unit, the fact that the mini uses a different battery than all other pocket wizards and the flex can be used as either a sending unit or a receiver and the mini cannot.

tenoverthenose · 29th of April 2009 (Wed)

Considering you will always need at least one transmitter, I think it only makes sense to pick up at least one Mini to take advantage of its size. Spare batteries go without saying, if you have one when you need it, its not an issue.

NUM2BIZ · 29th of April 2009 (Wed)

I tend to agree with you. I have also heard that the battery life on the Mini is quite substantial.

rjc1 · 29th of April 2009 (Wed)

I have the mini and flex, the mini is a lot smaller and better suited for on camera.

1danny · 29th of April 2009 (Wed)

ax the mini, just go w/the tt5. the mini is cute in studio. but its only a transmitter, the tt5 is both, and only slightly bigger than the tt1

itzjere · 29th of April 2009 (Wed)

eh, slightly bigger is a bit of an understatement

photo by mystikchris:

1danny · 29th of April 2009 (Wed)

hahaha touche'. you funny guy you. i cant stop laughing. :>.

but functionality wise go with just tt5

that is funny.

itzjere · 29th of April 2009 (Wed)

I agree that functionally, the tt5 is obviously more superior and for the premium, it's not bad at all.. but with this system, you will always need a transmitter.. so mind as well save the few bucks and get a dedicated transmitter..

bomberman · 29th of April 2009 (Wed)

Can somebody post a pic of their camera with the tt5 mounted on it?

itzjere · 29th of April 2009 (Wed)

I know this isn't what you asked for, but it's with the TT1. It should give you some sort of relative comparison along with the previous photo I posted.

29th of April 2009 (Wed)	#1
NUM2BIZ Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14	Mini vs flex Any observations on which new pocket wizard you would choose giving consideration to both the size of each unit, the fact that the mini uses a different battery than all other pocket wizards and the flex can be used as either a sending unit or a receiver and the mini cannot.

29th of April 2009 (Wed)	#2
tenoverthenose Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Yosemite, Ca Posts: 808	Re: Mini vs flex Considering you will always need at least one transmitter, I think it only makes sense to pick up at least one Mini to take advantage of its size. Spare batteries go without saying, if you have one when you need it, its not an issue. __________________ www.patrickpike.com \| twitter \| facebook

29th of April 2009 (Wed)	#3
NUM2BIZ Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14	Re: Mini vs flex I tend to agree with you. I have also heard that the battery life on the Mini is quite substantial.

29th of April 2009 (Wed)	#4
rjc1 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 552 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Mini vs flex I have the mini and flex, the mini is a lot smaller and better suited for on camera. __________________ 40D with 28-135 IS , Tamron 17-50 ,100-400 f4.5-5.6L, 100mm f2.8L macro IS, 430EX, 430EXll,MiniTT1/FlexTT5 , Kata R-103, Domke F2 shooters bag

29th of April 2009 (Wed)	#5
1danny Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: chesapeake,va Posts: 84	Re: Mini vs flex ax the mini, just go w/the tt5. the mini is cute in studio. but its only a transmitter, the tt5 is both, and only slightly bigger than the tt1

29th of April 2009 (Wed)	#6
itzjere Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 220	Re: Mini vs flex eh, slightly bigger is a bit of an understatement photo by mystikchris:

29th of April 2009 (Wed)	#7
1danny Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: chesapeake,va Posts: 84	Re: Mini vs flex hahaha touche'. you funny guy you. i cant stop laughing. :>. but functionality wise go with just tt5 that is funny.

29th of April 2009 (Wed)	#8
itzjere Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 220	Re: Mini vs flex I agree that functionally, the tt5 is obviously more superior and for the premium, it's not bad at all.. but with this system, you will always need a transmitter.. so mind as well save the few bucks and get a dedicated transmitter..

29th of April 2009 (Wed)	#9
bomberman Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 35 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Mini vs flex Can somebody post a pic of their camera with the tt5 mounted on it?

29th of April 2009 (Wed)	#10
itzjere Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 220	Re: Mini vs flex I know this isn't what you asked for, but it's with the TT1. It should give you some sort of relative comparison along with the previous photo I posted.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
PocketWizard Flex TT5 and Mini TT1: mini Review by Gino Lucadamo	SBP Studios	Small Flash and Studio Lighting	19	14th of May 2009 (Thu) 23:02
mini and flex and the 5D	doubleclock	Small Flash and Studio Lighting	1	22nd of April 2009 (Wed) 01:27
New Pocket Wizard Mini and Flex	ladyinlimo	Small Flash and Studio Lighting	2	11th of April 2009 (Sat) 08:44
WTB- PW Flex & Mini	tenoverthenose	Classifieds: Buy	0	3rd of April 2009 (Fri) 18:00
PW's Mini & Flex - night time action over x-sync	Palladium	Small Flash and Studio Lighting	6	13th of March 2009 (Fri) 23:24