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C: Equalize – /MENU A A C
Equalize Mode is a specialized delay mode for synchronizing multiple cameras to one flash.
This mode is designed to work with shutter speeds up to 1/125 on some cameras, but
there are many factors that could affect operation.
This is the only place where Lag Times can be measured.
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Read the Camera Equalization section, Page 42, before continuing.
Equalize mode is designed to be used with at least 3 MultiMAX units (set in RECEIVE
mode). Two or more MultiMAX units will be attached to cameras and one MultiMAX will be
attached to a flash unit. A MultiMAX or other PocketWizard TRANSMITTER will be used to
trigger the system.
1. Place a MultiMAX (set to RECEIVE mode) on the camera hot shoe or attach cable
from camera’s PC terminal to PORT 1
2. Attach cable from PORT 2 to camera’s motor drive. If available, use a Pre-Trigger
cable (more information in the Camera Equalization section).
3. If the Equalize Screen is not displayed then press /MENU A A C from the main
screen to enter Equalize Mode. This enters the numeric entry screen and 0.1500
seconds are displayed
4. Press the TEST key. The camera should trigger and a lag time (camera triggering
delay) will be measured and displayed. Press TEST every few seconds for 5 to 15
exposures until you see the fastest lag time (lowest number displayed) for the camera
5. Press the /MENU key to return to the main screen. A delay value will be displayed.
This number is a calculated number and will differ from the lag time you saw on the
previous screen
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each camera to be equalized. Use one MultiMAX (set for
RECEIVE mode) per camera.
7. Attach a MultiMAX (set for RECEIVE mode) to a flash unit.
8. From the main screen press /MENU A A C. When the numeric entry screen appears
with 0.1500 displayed, simply press /MENU to return to the main screen. Do not adjust
the number and do NOT press TEST. The main screen will show a delay of 0.1500
9. Press TEST on any PocketWizard Transmitter to trigger this equalized system