I am going to compare the two systems with the following configuration
- 1 Canon 7D
- 1 430 EX
- 1 580 EX II
The comparison will be with both flashes off camera.
* Note: You need to modify the Nikon adapter to fit the 7D and not make the camera think a Flash is attached.
Pocket Wizard | Radio Popper | |
What to buy | 3 Flex TT5 units 1 AC3 ZoneController 2 AC5 RF Soft Shields | 1 PX Transmitter 2 PX Receivers 1 Nikon Hot Shoe Pop-up Flash Adapter |
Price | $766.95 + taxes and shipping => $854.61 | |
Interference with Flash | Yes. See http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/other_gear/rf_shields/ Potential interference with both Flashes. | Nothing known. |
Operate by in-camera menu | No. The AC3 Zone Controller provides functionality | Yes |
Supports ETTL | Yes | Yes |
Supports ratios | Yes – with the AC3 Zone Controller. | In camera menus |
# of channels | 3 (ABC) | 3 (ABC) |
Supports manual operation | Yes | Yes |
Range supported in manual | 1 to 1/64th power in 1/3 stops | 1 to 1/128th power in 1/3 stops |
Support mix of manual and ETTL | Yes | No |
Supports HighSpeed Sync | Yes | Requires 580 EX II on camera or ST-E2 Speedlite |
Supports Multi-Strobe | ??? | Requires 580 EX II on camera. |
* Note: You need to modify the Nikon adapter to fit the 7D and not make the camera think a Flash is attached.
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