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• Please read Quick Guide thoroughly before operating.
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Summary of Contents for PocketWizard AC3
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Page 1: Quick Guide
Nikon • UPDATE FIRMWARE: Be sure ALL your PocketWizard ControlTL ® radios are updated to the latest firmware for proper AC3 functionality. Latest firmware version can be found at: PocketWizard.com/support/downloads • Please read Quick Guide thoroughly before operating. • Visit wiki.PocketWizard.com for complete operating... -
Page 2: Read Me First
• The first exposure after connecting is a calibration shot and may not be properly exposed. Always test at least twice. • Set all radios to the same channel. • No batteries required – the AC3 is powered by the connected radio. - Page 3 A = Auto Mode - ControlTL compatible flashes will use the Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) as set on the AC3 Power Dial. Nikon Speedlights will perform i-TTL exposures. When compatible studio flashes are used, PowerTracking will engage (see PowerTracking section in AC9 AlienBees Adapter, PowerST4 or PowerMC2 Quick Guides for more information).
- Page 4 Use the FlexTT5 Zone Switch to assign Zone A, B, or C to the Speedlight. On the AC3, set the Mode Switches to M (Manual) or A (Auto) for the zones in use. Adjust flash output power with the Power Dials: + = Black numbers on a white background increase flash output by the stops shown.
- Page 5 A (Auto) 1/16 • On each remote Speedlight 1/32 + 0.7 • Using the camera’s FEC control. All AC3 zones set to 1/32 + 0.3 A (Auto) will be affected equally. 1/32 1/64 + 0.7 If the combined FEC adjustments are more or less than your flash’s capabilities, then the flash will operate at maximum...
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Page 6: Manual Flash
AC3 settings are transmitted to remote ControlTL radios. ® Compatibility and Specifications The AC3 ZoneController works with the following radio combinations when used with an on-camera MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 (required): ControlTL Radios • FlexTT5 radios with Nikon Speedlights using i-TTL •... - Page 7 PocketWizard Utility The PocketWizard Utility is required for the following operations: • Sharing Speedlights with another photographer (changing channels) • Setting PowerTracking Mode for studio flashes (with AC9, PowerST4, PowerMC2) • Controlling modeling lights for studio flashes (with AC9, PowerST4, PowerMC2) Download the Utility at PocketWizard.com/support/downloads...
- Page 8 © 2011 LPA Design. All rights reserved. Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice. PocketWizard, ControlTL, MiniTT1, FlexTT5, PowerST4, AC3, AC9, HyperSync, Plus II and MultiMAX are either trademarks or registered trademarks of LPA Design. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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