Pocketwizard to trigger a Sony a7iii

[scottrobinson]

 

I want to trigger my A7iii with a Pocketwizard. I bought what I believe was the right cable, plugged it into the camera and the PW. When I test fire the unit, I see the PW attached to the cameras red light blinks every time I test fire the unit but it does not trigger the camera. In the cameras 6000 pages of menus, I have turned "remote control" to the on position, but still no photos. Open to all suggestions.

 

 

 

 

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Edited July 18, 2018 by scottrobinson
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[LiveShots]

What PocketWizard do you have ? What firmware level ? 

Make sure both ends of the cord are fully plugged in.

There is some software to download that allows you to check firmware level and upgrade if necessary. 

You don't need to turn on remote control.

My PocketWizard III has Beta firmware 1.212 and works with my a9.

Edited July 18, 2018 by LiveShots
Added firmware version

[LiveShots]

PocketWizard Utility (for firmware) is at http://wiki.pocketwizard.com/index.php?title=Getting_Started

[scottrobinson]

Thanks for the quick reply--My PW was a Plus II model so maybe that's the problem...I just ordered the updated PW Plus III and hope that takes care of the problem

 

 

[LiveShots]

FYI: This is the cable I use for my a9 and PW-III: RCC-S2-3.5