PocketWizard PlusX Transceiver (2-Pack)

SKU: PW-PLUSX-FCC-2
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PocketWizard PlusX Transceiver (2-Pack)

  • PocketWizard PlusX Transceiver (2-Pack)
  • Quick Guide
  • Stereo 3.mm (1/8") miniphone to miniphone cable
  • Mono 3.5mm miniphone to locking PC cable
  • Stereo 3.5mm miniphone to 6.3mm (1/4") adapter
  • Lanyard

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PocketWizard PlusX Transceiver (2-Pack)

The PlusX is the simplest PocketWizard radio ever and the perfect entry into the PocketWizard Wireless System. How simple? Attach one PlusX to your camera, another PlusX to a remote flash using an included cable, set both radios to the same channel and start taking pictures. The PlusX is compatible with all Standard Channel-capable PocketWizard transmitters and receivers, so it's the perfect companion for your existing radios and new flashes. 

10 Standard Channels

With the PlusX’s 10 Standard Channels you can work in your own “zone.” Claim your own channel for exclusive triggering when working with other photographers at crowded events.  Use different channels for different setups or looks and select them simply and intuitively with the turn of a dial. And these 10 channels are compatible with every PocketWizard ever made* set to Standard Channels 1 – 10. (* radios of the same frequency)

Backlit Channel Dial

Setting channels is as easy as turning a dial. The backlit channel dial clearly displays the set channel and because the backlight consumes so little power, it stays on all the time for convenience.

Internal Antenna

The PlusX features a durable, side profile design with an unobtrusive, internal antenna minimizing visual obstruction between you and your subject. By utilizing an internal antenna, there’s no chance to kink or break it when on location. The total height of the transceiver and antenna is less than 4.2 inches, and it weighs only 4 ounces, including batteries.

Easily Connected / Cable Port

On your camera, the PlusX slides into the hot shoe with no cables required.  For your remotes, it features one do-it-all miniphone (3.5mm or 1/8”) sync port. The miniphone connector is much more reliable than a PC connection and every PlusX comes complete with a miniphone-to-miniphone cable, a miniphone-to-phono (1/4" or 6.3mm) adapter for triggering the majority of modern flashes, and a miniphone to locking PC cable for triggering some remote speedlights or for using your PlusX on-camera when you can’t put it in a hot shoe.  Other miniphone connector cables are available for major brands of lighting equipment in a variety of lengths. Dedicated remote camera triggering cables are also available for popular camera systems.

Auto-Sensing Transceiver 

With our patented Auto-Sensing Transceiver Technology, the PlusX Transceiver is one smart radio. The PlusX will instantly and intelligently switch between transmitter and receiver modes keeping setup as simple as possible. The PlusX may be set to Transmit (Tx) only when needed.

Auto-Relay Mode 

Our Auto-Sensing Transceiver Technology lets you trigger a remote camera in sync with remote flashes using only 3 PocketWizard radios: the one in your hands, a PlusX cabled to your remote camera, and the one connected to your remote flash. The PlusX cabled to your remote camera will receive a radio signal and trigger the camera’s motor drive, then switch to transmit mode and trigger your PocketWizard-connected remote flashes on the next channel up, all automatically.  Start the sequence by simply pressing the TEST button of any PocketWizard transmitter in your hands. Remote cameras require motor drive cables. Find the correct cable for your gear using the PocketWizard Cable Finder.  

  • Frequency: FCC/IC: 344.04 MHz  North America
  • CE: 433.62 MHz  EU/Asia/Other
  • Channels: 10 channels
  • Reverse compatible with all PocketWizard radios using Standard channels using same frequency.
  • Zones: Single zone
  • Antenna: Precision tuned internal coil
  • Channel Setting: Backlit rotating dial
  • Range: Up to 500 meters (1600 feet). Actual range is dependent on multiple factors including equipment, mode, environment, positioning, orientation and interference.
  • Sync Speed: Up to 1/250 for focal plane shutters, Up to 1/500 for leaf shutters
  • Triggering Speed: Up to 14.5 frames per second (FPS)
  • Contact Time: 62 milliseconds in normal operation
  • Status Indicator: LED: Green, Amber, Red status indications
  • Solid Red:  Triggering signal sending or receiving
  • Single Green Blink: Status OK, > 50% battery life
  • Double Amber Blink:  Battery life < 50% but > 25%
  • Triple Red Blink:  Battery life < 25%, change batteries
  • Transmit Output Power: Less than 1 milliwatt (0.001 watt)
  • Power: Two (2), AA (LR6), 1.5v alkaline recommended, NiMH, NiCAD, NiZn, Lithium acceptable (these chemistries may not report battery life accurately)
  • DO NOT USE 3.6V Li-Ion AA cells!
  • Battery Life: Up to 100 hours (with alkaline batteries)
  • Max Port Sync Voltage: 300 Volts (Camera/Flash Port)
  • Mac Current Handling: 1.0 A peak, 0.2 A (1/5 Amp or 200 milliamp) continuous current limited
  • Voltage Present: 3 volts, safe for use with all digital and film cameras
  • USB: None
  • Housing: High impact plastic with captive battery door
  • Weight: 3.9 ounces (110 grams) with batteries installed 
  • Dimensions: Height: 4.2 inches (10.7 cm), Width: 2.1 inches (5.3 cm), Depth: 1.2 inches (3.0 cm)
  • Operating Temperature: Above 5° F (-15° C) and below 120° F (50° C).
  • Storage Temperature: Above -22° F (-30° C) and below 185° F (85° C) (without battery)
  • Input/Output: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo miniphone jack, hot shoe
  • Mounting: Hot shoe, lanyard/D-Ring loop, 1/4-20 threaded insert
  • RoHS Compliant: Yes

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