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Mar 23, 2011 05:36 |  #1

Hi guys,

I was reading that there were (upon release anyway) certain interference issues with the Pocketwizard Mini/Flex combo and the Einstein?

Was wondering if these issues have since been resolved?


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Mar 23, 2011 05:54 |  #2

There is no Flex receiver yet for the Einstein. The MC2 hasn't been released yet. It "will be available February, 2011." ;)

http://www.pocketwizar​d.com/news_events/news​/mc2_intro/ (external link)

Was there a problem with TT5's being used with other speedlites/strobes in the vicinity of non-interfaced Einsteins?


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Mar 23, 2011 06:02 |  #3

Ah, here it is...
http://www.fredmiranda​.com/forum/topic/90926​4 (external link)

Paul Buff wrote:
I personally developed all the Einstein circuitry except for three minor low voltage power supplies to drive the uP, and control circuitry. These were developed by the consulting company, Technology Kitchen, Austin TX. It turns out these supplies present no EMI emission that interferes with our 2.4GHz Radio Remotes, but have been found to emit sufficient EMI in the 300MHz band to severely limit PW range.

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Mar 23, 2011 06:38 |  #4

ahhh, so you need the MC2 in conjunction with a FlexTT5 to remotely trigger the Einstein from a Mini?

or is the MC2 only used to gain extra control the FlexTT5?


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Apr 09, 2011 19:45 |  #5

Yes, the MC2 is required on the Einstein to work with the PW Flex/Mini...

"The PowerMC2 Receiver enables photographers to remotely set power levels and control the modeling light from the camera when paired with an on-camera MiniTT1™ or FlexTT5™ PocketWizard ControlTL™ radio. With the PocketWizard AC3 ZoneController in the system users will have three zones of independent power control capability.

...The PowerMC2 is part of the ControlTL system and will work seamless with other ControlTL radios and accessories. In addition to power control, photographers can take full advantage of other ControlTL features including HyperSync™, Rear Curtain Sync and PowerTracking. "

The MC2 must be getting closer... it was added to the latest Einstein firmware update:

http://www.paulcbuff-techforum.com/viewtopi​c.php?f=8&t=1259 (external link)

Updates E640 for compatibility with Pocket Wizard Power MC2 remote (coming soon)
We do not know any exact or estimated dates for the Power MC2. You will need to contact Pocket Wizard for that information.


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Apr 09, 2011 20:21 |  #6

clarence wrote in post #12191350 (external link)
Yes, the MC2 is required on the Einstein to work with the PW Flex/Mini...

"The PowerMC2 Receiver enables photographers to remotely set power levels and control the modeling light from the camera when paired with an on-camera MiniTT1™ or FlexTT5™ PocketWizard ControlTL™ radio. With the PocketWizard AC3 ZoneController in the system users will have three zones of independent power control capability.

...The PowerMC2 is part of the ControlTL system and will work seamless with other ControlTL radios and accessories. In addition to power control, photographers can take full advantage of other ControlTL features including HyperSync™, Rear Curtain Sync and PowerTracking. "

The MC2 must be getting closer... it was added to the latest Einstein firmware update:

http://www.paulcbuff-techforum.com/viewtopi​c.php?f=8&t=1259 (external link)

Updates E640 for compatibility with Pocket Wizard Power MC2 remote (coming soon)

We do not know any exact or estimated dates for the Power MC2. You will need to contact Pocket Wizard for that information.

Einstein will ship this week.


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Apr 10, 2011 11:03 |  #7

clarence wrote in post #12191350 (external link)
...The MC2 must be getting closer... it was added to the latest Einstein firmware update:

http://www.paulcbuff-techforum.com/viewtopi​c.php?f=8&t=1259 (external link)

Updates E640 for compatibility with Pocket Wizard Power MC2 remote (coming soon)

We do not know any exact or estimated dates for the Power MC2. You will need to contact Pocket Wizard for that information.

PCB posted this on his Tech Forum late last night:

"We just received USA MC2 modules and will be shipping very soon."

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Apr 11, 2011 19:20 |  #8

MC2 available starting today:
http://www.paulcbuff.c​om/pcb2009/einstein.ht​ml (external link)


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