PocketWizard 801-130 Plus III Transceiver

by PocketWizard

• Selective Quad-Zone Triggering
• Auto-Sensing Transceiver
• Two-Stage Remote Camera Triggering
• Auto-Relay Mode
• Long Range Capability

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 1.2 x 2 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B007BD4BRC
• Item model number: 801-130
• Batteries 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #39 in Camera & Photo > Camera & Photo Accessories > Photo Studio
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 20, 2012

Product Description

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Product Description

The new Plus III Transceiver features 32 channels and Selective Quad-Zone Triggering that enables photographers to remotely trigger flash and/or cameras in groups or individually all wirelessly from hundreds of feet away. Performance enhancing features include Long Range Mode and Repeater Mode to help photographers tackle the most challenging shooting environments and open the door for never-attempted image ideas. All features, channels and zones can be easily set using the soft-touch keypad and are clearly displayed on the backlit LCD display.The versatile new PocketWizard Plus III is compatible with all other PocketWizard radios and virtually every popular flash and professional digital SLR camera system. It also communicates with all PocketWizard-enabled photo gear including select Profoto, Dynalite, Norman and Photogenic flash systems and Sekonic light meters.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars PocketWizard Remote Camera triggering problems August 27, 2012

By Julian Angus

Amazon Verified Purchase

The two PocketWizards Plus III I received recently seemed to work well in all modes when syncing remote flash units using a D700 or D200 Nikon cameras as masters. However, when the time came to operate the D700 remotely, problems started. It is regretable that PW is not specific about the cables or the cost of the cables required to trigger the camera. After spending $139 each for the two units, I discovered I had to invest another $85-$95 for the correct cable. To my surprise, I discover that the cable would keep the camera "awake" at all times, making it useless for long, unatended sessions due to the heavy battery drain on the Nikon D200/D700.

I was able to operate the camera on any channel at the published distances but always with the camera in the "awake" state. So my next move was to order the mysterious -acc cable (another $85) to allow pre-trigger operation without depleting the camera battery. That cable didn't do the job either. I read the PW manual cover to cover, event in three different languages trying to find the solution to the problem. Finally, as my last resort I consulted the wiki.PocketWizzard.com site and after reading all of their latest releases, I found a one-line statement indicating the remote pre-trigger operation would only work in quad mode using channels A, B, C or D. Voila! It all seemed to work... but only one one direction: when switching the two PWs I found that one of them would not work in pre-trigger mode. I have since returned the bad unit to Amazon and they have promised to have a unit at my door steps tomorrow. Shame on you PocketWizard for the poorly written manual and defective unit... and thank you Amazon for the great service and customer care!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It works like a CHARM July 25, 2012

By Abduljalil Al-Nasser

Amazon Verified Purchase

I've used many wireless triggering solutions, they all just stopped working after some time and even when they were working, they weren't that reliable, they miss a lot of shots, they don't work at some locations!

I didn't switch to pocket wizard plus II because I was waiting for the plus III to come out, and it was worth waiting for! It's everything they said about the plus II and much more! The new design is beautiful, the digital menu is easy to use and fast to access. I just love it!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! July 25, 2012

By AaronBrown

Amazon Verified Purchase

These are amazing. I love the Multimax-like zones you can set up and easily control as well as the new build.
So far, so good. Rock solid and no misfires - but I expect no less from PocketWizard.
My weddings just got so much easier to shoot with the ease of sharing zones with my assistant or turning off zones when I don't need 'em.
I will be buying more.