PocketWizard Plus Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by:

BLS439
( Intermediate)

Review Date
June 13, 2006

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Review 1 of 5

Price Paid: $359.00 from Camera West

Summary:

These are great little gadgets that serve a special purpose. The bodies of the PW's are constructed of plastic and have small flexible antennas. Other radio slaves have telescoping aluminum antennas that, if I had, would be sure to break or bend.

They are great so long as the batteries are fresh or you're not at a huge event with lots of professional photographers using PW's. Only four channels to choose from with 1600' range, is impressive and limiting at the same time.

Strengths:

1600' Range
Flexible and Durable Build
Works flawlessly
No-brainer to use
Helps images "pop" by getting flash away from camera and closer to subject

Weaknesses:

can get cross-traffic from other photographers using PW's on same channel
need to buy adapter to use with Canon flashes (PC-to-Hot Shoe mount)

Customer Service:

Haven't had to use them, but Mamiya is great!

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Rating
Reviewed by:

thumphrey
( Professional)

Review Date
October 25, 2004

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.25 of 5,
4 votes

Review 2 of 5

Price Paid: $160.00 from Fort Worth Camera

Summary:

One of the most important advancements in photography in recent years. No more cords running everywhere. My experience with this product and Mamiya has been exemplary. Couldn't ask for more. Absolutely a MUST HAVE for any system.

Strengths:

Unclutters your studio and location. Lets you use your imagination to its fullest, when placing your lights.

Weaknesses:

None

Similar Products Used:

Wein

Customer Service:

Excellent

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Rating
Reviewed by: Ryan Bailey
(Intermediate)

Review Date
September 5, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 3 of 5

Price Paid: $300.00 from Mamiya student disco

Summary:

It's one of the best things I have purchased. I used to use remote slaves, until I got enough money for the Pocket Wizards. Everything they say about it works perfect very far distances and it goes through walls. perfect all around

Strengths:

Works from a huge distance away. Differen't channels incase other people are shooting with them. goes through walls

Weaknesses:

kind of expensive, but its all worth it.

Similar Products Used:

remote slaves.

Customer Service:

havent used it yet.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Fugazi Dave
(Professional)

Review Date
June 7, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 4 of 5

Price Paid: $250.00 from Through Mamiya stude

Summary:

PocketWizard has made my life sooooo much easier. I bought a set of the Plus transmitter and receiver when I bought my strobes earlier this year and now that I've had the chance to work with them extensively, I don't think I could ever work any other way. Worth every penny.

Strengths:

No line of sight needed, can transmit through walls. Seamless integration with the new Profoto Acute2r strobes. Good battery life. No more dealing with ever-failing PC cords. I'm still discovering all the benefits.

Weaknesses:

Expensive at normal retail prices. Worth every penny all the same, though.

Similar Products Used:

Wein IR slaves, which seem to be OK for the price.

Customer Service:

N/A

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Rating
Reviewed by: BILL KUPPER
(Professional)

Review Date
May 29, 2002

Overall Rating
2 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
2.20 of 5,
5 votes

Review 5 of 5

Price Paid: $340.00 from keh

Summary:

Great Product Overall rating very low because of the customer attitude I experienced which is always scary.

Strengths:

Well made and does not cause problems, loose cords, etc. The Plus is simple and hard to make a mistake with.

Weaknesses:

If you need more receivers they not available. Designers evidently farm out manufacturing. When I contacted Mamiya they said they did not have any on hand which I thought strange. I called LPA (designers and claimed manufactures) and a girl answered phone and would not put me on with anyone who knew what is going on. She said they only ship once a month and had no idea when next shipment would be sent. All that does not instill confidence in the backing from such an outfit. Product is perfect but it is a professional piece and needs to be available are let pros know it is a hit and miss operaion.

Similar Products Used:

Wein which does a great job but cords and connections give fits.

Customer Service:

I would dread the need.

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