Pocket Wizard MultiMAX Owner's Manual - C: Equalize –

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