PocketWizard PWP-TR 801-125 PLUS II Transceiver - Black

by PocketWizard

Product Details

PocketWizard Brochure [5.64mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 1.4 x 3.6 inches ; 4.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GHXMO8
• Item model number: PWP-TR
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #2 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Lighting > Strobe Lighting > Slaves
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Color: Black Single Unit

From the Manufacturer

Find the Right Pocket Wizard Camera Cable

CM-N3 804-501

CM-T3 804-502

N90M3 804-503

RLM3-P 804-505

RZM3 804-506

MAFM3 804-507

HBM3 804-508

CM-E3 804-509

CM-N3-P 804-511

CM-T3-P 804-512

N90M3-P 804-513

RZM3-P 804-515

MAFM3-P 804-517

CM-E3-P 804-519

NM4-P 804-520

N-MCDC2 804-521

N-MCDC2-P 804-522

N90M-ACC* 802-452

CM-N3-ACC* 802-453

N90M-ACC-ND* 802-454

CM-E3_ACC* 802-456

N-MCDC2-ACC 802-455

Canon

EOS-1

EOS-1N

EOSA2

EOSA2E

EOS-3

EOS-1V

D2000

D30, D60

10D/20D/30D

40D/50D

EOS 1DS, MKII

EOS 1D MKII

EOS 1DS MKIII

EOS 1DS MKIV

EOS 5D, 5DII

EOS 7D

EOS ELAN II

EOS ELAN IIE

EOS 7

EOS 7e

REBEL DIGITAL

REBEL Ti, T1i

REBEL T2i

REBEL 2000

REBEL G, GII

REBEL XS, XSi

REBEL

REBELS

REBEL IX

Nikon

N90

N90S

F5

F100

D1

D1-X

D1H

D2X

D2H

D3, D3X, D3S

D70S/D80

D90, D5000

D-100 w/grip

D200/D300

D300S

D700

D1Hs

D2Xs

FUJI

S3

Mamiya

645AF

645AFD

645AFDII

RZ PRO II

RZ PRO IID

645 PRO-TL

Rollei

3000

6000

Hasselblad

EL

ELM

ELX

H1

H2

H3

CM-N3 804-501

CM-T3 804-502

N90M3 804-503

RLM3-P 804-505

RZM3 804-506

MAFM3 804-507

HBM3 804-508

CM-E3 804-509

CM-N3-P 804-511

CM-T3-P 804-512

N90M3-P 804-513

RZM3-P 804-515

MAFM3-P 804-517

CM-E3-P 804-519

NM4-P 804-520

N-MCDC2 804-521

N-MCDC2-P 804-522

N90M-ACC* 802-452

CM-N3-ACC* 802-453

N90M-ACC-ND* 802-454

CM-E3_ACC* 802-456

N-MCDC2-ACC 802-455

Find the Right Pocket Wizard Flash Cable

MH1 804-403

MH3 804-404

MH10 804-405

MP1 804-406

MP3 804-407

MM1 804-408

MM6 804-409

SMM1 804-410

SMM3 804-411

MA1 804-412

MB1 804-413

ME1-6P 804-414

ME1-8P 804-415

MS1 804-416

MV1 804-417

PC1 804-301

Canon

580EX II

Comet

Most Models

Nikon

Most Models

Norman

Most Models

Speedotron

Most Models

Dynalite

Most Models

Lumedyne

Most Models

Quantum

Sunpack

120J

Most Models

Balcar

Most Models

Bowens

Most Models

WhiteLightning

Most Models

Photogenic

Most Models

Calumet

Most Models

Profoto

Most Models

Hensel

Most Models

Elinchrom

Digital RX Series

Digital Style Series

Style S Series

Style 400 BX

Mirco AS Packs

Ranger S Series

Classic Packs

Broncolor

Pizo

Most Models

AlienBees

Most Models

Visatec

Most Models

Metz

32CT

32Z

32MZ

34CS2

40MX

50MZ

54MZ

70MZ

76MZ-5

20BC-6

45CI-1

45CT/CL3&4

60CT4

45CT5

60CT1&2

Vivitar

283

285

3900

Most Models

MH1 804-403

MH3 804-404

MH10 804-405

MP1 804-406

MP3 804-407

MM1 804-408

MM6 804-409

SMM1 804-410

SMM3 804-411

MA1 804-412

MB1 804-413

ME1-6P 804-414

ME1-8P 804-415

MS1 804-416

MV1 804-417

PC1 804-301

Product Description

The PocketWizard Plus II transceiver system does more than cut the cord. The PocketWizard Plus II can wirelessly trigger lights and/or cameras within a range of 1600 feet of the transceiver. Utilizing advanced wireless technologies, four 16-bit, digitally-coded channels are available for selective firing of lights, or when working in ‘crowded’ environments. If speed is a concern, images can be captured at a rate of up to 12 frames-per-second, which outpaces most currently-available cameras, pro or otherwise. Ultra-fast microprocessors allow for top sync speeds of 1/250th-second for focal-plane shutters and 1/500th for leaf shutters.The PocketWizard Plus II is compact, with a short, unobtrusive, rubberized antenna. The total height of the transceiver and antenna is less than 6.5”, and it weighs in at 6oz including the batteries. To ensure a secure fit to your camera or bracket, the Plus II features sturdy locking rings for hot shoes. Power is supplied by 2 AA batteries, which are good for about 60 hours of playtime. An optional AC adapter allows for continuous, unlimited shoot time.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

144 of 150 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No fail operation each and every time., November 3, 2007

By 

R. Ocampo "Artisan" (North America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PocketWizard PWP-TR 801-125 PLUS II Transceiver - Black (Electronics)

I have to admit, the Elinchrom EL-Skyport competitor units have more advantageous specifications on paper compared to these PocketWizard Plus II units. There are a few other wireless units out there, but only two of these brands can compete if you want serious no-fail gear. Heres the comparison:

POCKETWIZARD PLUS II

1. 16-bit / 344.04MHz
2. Sync up to 1/500s
3. 4 Channels
4. 1600+ foot range
5. AA battery or AC
6. Transceiver (auto-sensing, no need to purchase different units)
7. Flexible rubber antenna (no swivel)

ELINCHROM EL-SKYPORT

1. 40-bit / 2.4GHz
2. Sync up to 1/1000s
3. 8 Channels
4. 50 meter range indoor / 120 meter range outdoor (394 foot range)
5. CR2430 3.0V battery or AC
6. Receiver or Transmitter models are separate
7. Flexible 360 degree swivel antenna

The PocketWizards are even bulkier than the Skyports which are flat. The antenna of the PocketWizard looks fragile and doesn't hide or swivel down when being kept. In fact the plastic build and feel of the PocketWizard feels like a cheap radio control toy for kids.

And to add more to the above, it's almost twice as expensive than the Skyport.

So why did I still get the PocketWizard unit? The PocketWizard MultiMax transceiver is more versatile and more advanced in features than the above two models which is what I am aiming to grab to control the other PocketWizard units. I'm investing and banking on the fact that PocketWizard will try to strike a deal with other manufacturers for wireless flash trigger.

They started with Mamiya Corporation and equipped their Sekonic's current light meters with the technology including my Sekonic L-758Cine flash meter that I've installed a PocketWizard wireless module.

And unlike the Elinchrom EL-Skyport RX model (which is a custom tailored version that plugs into their own RX lighting setup), The PocketWizard technology exists in various lighting brands including Dyna-Lite, Norman, Profoto and Photogenic.

Nikon did once use PocketWizard in their D1X way back in 2002 until they started their own Creative Lighting System (CLS) which does not simply rely on triggering a flash alone, but measures, meters and communicates the information back to the camera. It would be best to know each capability and limitation especially depending on the scale of your project, intent and creativity.

The PocketWizard has been around for a longer time and they have rock-solid reliability. It sticks out from the camera hot shoe like a sore thumb and for a good reason that enables great communication with other units over a long distance.

Conclusion:

You obviously have to evaluate your needs and how you plan to build your system.

If you are on a budget and would like equal reliability over shorter and more normal triggering distances, I would suggest Elinchrom EL-Skyport. In fact I would suggest investing on RX models and be able to control Elinchrom's own lights via their downloadable EL-Skyport software.

However, if you want to stick with the proven technology and reliability of PocketWizard then building a system around this wireless set up will be an equally good investment down the line especially as they try to expand with other professional brands of photographic devices.

The advantages of Elinchrom shine when you are building a system around their own brand. Outside of this, PocketWizard has been the recognized leader...at least for now.

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't live without it, April 7, 2008

By 

Jeffery Suddeth (Wheaton, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PocketWizard PWP-TR 801-125 PLUS II Transceiver - Black (Electronics)

I've worked with a lot of other photographers at weddings or other events and they all used the Pocket Wizard. These things work without failure. The radio signal is more reliable than an optical slave. With a range of like 1600 feet, you are pretty much covered in any situation you would find yourself in as a photographer.

They are essential in my studio work too. I use different combinations of lights, even different brands. Alien Bees, Speedotron, and even a shoe mount light as a hair light. The Pocket Wizard makes them all work together, which gives me a lot more flexibility in terms of what I can do for creative lighting.

You might have to pick up a special adapter for some lights. For instance, I had to pick up a "mini to household" cable to get the pocket wizard to sync with my Speedotron Brown line lights. I also picked up a "Hot shoe to mini" adapter so that I could use it with my SB-800 speedlight mounted on a light stand. But it comes with a mini-to-mini cable that works with Alien Bees, Studio Max, and other popular lights right out of the box.

It would be nice if they were a little cheaper but I can't really complain about the price because they have been so useful to me.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, but pricey!, May 29, 2007

By 

K. Munro (London) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PocketWizard PWP-TR 801-125 PLUS II Transceiver - Black (Electronics)

There's not much to say about this unit. As a multi-function flash-sync remote & camera trigger remote it just works. Haven't had reason to test it's claimed 1600ft range but I'm sure it does exactly what it says on the tin.

My only slight gripe is with the price. Unless you're fortunate enough to have gear with a compatible receiver built in, you're going to need at least two of these puppies - and at $200 a pop, that starts to get a little pricey for what it is! If you can afford it, however, it does what it does flawlessly.

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