Pocket Wizard Problems 580exii sock

[domo]

Does anybody else run canon 580exii 's with flextt5's and miniTT1, having random problems with it? ETTL seems to be not working properly, sometimes.

I have checked out pocket wizard site and noticed US customers get a free 'sock' to stop the interference. Does anybody here down under have anything like that? i cant seem to find anything.

Also how do u go about mounting the 580exii and flextt5 to a umbrella bracket or soft box as the flex raises the flash another inch or so?

cheers

[DAdeGroot]

Are you running FCC or CE Pocketwizards. If they're FCC (i.e. ordered from the US), they'll have the issue that requires the use of a "sock", BUT not being a US resident, you'll need to source one from someone over there that is, or pay up for one yourself.

If they're CE versions, they, theoretically don't need a "sock".

[domo]

Ohh really? ok thanks. They are CE versions. i'm not sure whats happened then.

[Cris]

I had noticed some issues when I upgraded from a 5d to a mkii, however since the latest firmware upgrade all is good and no issues, plus you get to use the modelling light feature. I may be lucky in that I am using 2 430 exii and one 580.