Pocket Wizards As Shutter Triggers

Got a question. I know that the Pocket Wizards can wirelessly trigger the camera's shutter. But can it give a 2 second or longer count like a self-timer?

In addition, what do I need if I want to use the Pocket Wizard III as a remote shutter release? Do I need to buy two pocket wizards? One on the camera and one in my hand? A cable? Not sure what comes in the package.

Two pocket wizards are needed. You'll need one camera specific cable. The only way to give a delay is to set your camera on self-timer. A PWIII can trigger a PWII and vice versa.

ZXDrew wrote in post #14606309
Two pocket wizards are needed. You'll need one camera specific cable. The only way to give a delay is to set your camera on self-timer. A PWIII can trigger a PWII and vice versa.

So if I set the camera to say 2 second self-timer. Can I use the PWIII to trigger and have a delay?

When you trigger a pocket wizard connected to your camera via a second pocket wizard in your hand it will make the shutter actuate. If you camera is set to the timer, it will start the timer.

You need:
Two pocket wizards
One camera specific cable to attach one pocket wizard to the camera

ZXDrew wrote in post #14610994
When you trigger a pocket wizard connected to your camera via a second pocket wizard in your hand it will make the shutter actuate. If you camera is set to the timer, it will start the timer.

You need:
Two pocket wizards
One camera specific cable to attach one pocket wizard to the camera

Thank you. Just wanted to make sure it does what I want, although I should probably look at cheaper options since I'm primarily using this as a shutter trigger.

I have a set of Phottix Cleon IIs. I don't use mine all that often, but I have never had a misfire.

http://www.phottix.com …es/phottixr-cleon-ii.html

You can find them on eBay for around $60 shipped, just be sure to get the correct model for your camera (shutter release ports vary with Canon models).