I picked up one of the new PocketWizard MiniTT1 radio triggers last week to replace a failed PlusII that I’ve used on my camera for the past 2-3 years.

I absolutely love the size of this thing. It’s nice and small, which will help the most when I want to shoot in portrait right next to a wall. It’s also not going to get tangled up in the strap like the PlusII often would.

I was initially concerned about the fact that there are no channel selector switches and thought I’d have to plug the MiniTT1 into my computer to modify the channel presets. False! I was pleased to see that it has a “learn” feature that’s really easy to use, not unlike setting up a universal remote control.

The only negative thing I can think to say about the MiniTT1 is that it uses an uncommon battery: a 3V CR2450 or CR2354. This isn’t a big deal and I can easily add it to my gear checklist when I do location shooting.