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PocketWizard AC3 Quick Start

Zone controller

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Contents
1 Features
2 AC3 Quick Start How-To
3 Operation
3.1 Mode Switches
3.2 Release Button
3.3 Status LED
3.4 Power Dials
4 Specifications
5 Power Control for Non-Compatible Cameras
The AC3 ZoneController for Canon and Nikon is the gem of the ControlTL® product line. Add it to
your on-camera MiniTT1® Transmitter or FlexTT5® Transceiver and you instantly have three zones
of flash control. Whether working in TTL or Manual mode, you now have control over all your flashes
directly from the camera's position. Put your flashes wherever you want, without worrying about
having to access them during a shoot. With the AC3 ZoneController, you are in total control of your
flash.
There are two separate versions of the AC3 - one with a Nikon hotshoe, and one with a Canon
shoe. Make sure to purchase the proper version for use with your system!
Features
Three independent zones of flash control
6 stops of flash control in 1/3rd stop increments
Turn zones on and off remotely
Two dedicated AC3 versions - one for Nikon, and one for Canon systems.
Works in PowerTracking, E-TTL II, CLS/i-TTL or Manual mode
Works with Canon or Nikon Speedlights, AlienBees, White Lightning, Einstein™ E640, and
Elinchrom RX flashes.
Put your flashes where you want, without worrying about accessing them during a shoot.

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  • Page 1 With the AC3 ZoneController, you are in total control of your flash. There are two separate versions of the AC3 - one with a Nikon hotshoe, and one with a Canon shoe. Make sure to purchase the proper version for use with your system!
  • Page 2 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 3 FEC can be set: On each zone independently using the AC3 Power Dial when the zone is set to A (Auto) On each remote Speedlite using the camera’s FEC control. All AC3 zones set to A (Auto) will be affected equally.
  • Page 4 MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 on camera. Power Control for Non-Compatible Cameras You can use your MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 with an AC3 ZoneController on nearly *any* camera with a basic hot shoe to get Manual Power Control for Mamiya, Leica, Hassleblad, mirrorless cameras, etc.