Many thanks for the info. Lets hope its soon we are way behind the USA !

You didn’t mention if you will do a deal on say 3 units as mentioned in my blog sbove?

Regards

John

Hi John, your information is not quite correct. I’ve just been in touch with Johnsons and although they have the first batch in their distribution depot no UK retailers have received any stock. There are two final things that Johnsons need to do before releasing the units. One is to print and place a bit of paper in each and every box and the other was not divulged to me. The bit of paper is likely to be a compliance certificate.

I have been assured that my stock will be dispatched along with the other retailers at the same time.

I hope this helps.

Damien.

I was told by James Ashley at Johnsons they are/have been released… Although I must admit cant find them online yet. Will you be doing a deal e.g. I need 2 FlexTT5 and one MiniTT1 to fire 2 off camera flashes ?

Im looking forward to your test results I just hope they have got it right….

Regards John

I’ve only tested the Beta units. But as I’m not in Australia I don’t have access to the ‘real’ units yet. I’ll Twitter the moment I get them and I’ll blog my test results. These should be within an hour of each other. If the issues I had with the Beta units have been resolved we will be offering them for sale the same day.

What are the Australians saying about their units?

Damien.

I have extensively tested beta CE units. There were still bugs with the beta units that I’m hoping have been fixed like not working above f/14 on my 24-70mm lens for instance. I’m sure all the issues could have been fixed.

I don’t know where you heard that they will be released to UK retailers this week. The team at PIS/JPD don’t have a date yet and they are the sole UK importer. It’s now Friday and I’ve not been told to expect to receive my first shipment that is placed on back order.

It is true that PW have been making the UK units for about 2 weeks now but I don’t know how many they make an hour or when they feel they have enough stock to launch.

I wish I could confirm your ‘this week’ rumour.

Damien.

They are released this week to Uk retailers !

I understand the unit are being released this week in the Uk. I expect you have tested them – any news ?

Also are they now better than originally reviewed in the USA?

Regards John [JSPhotography]

I’ve been helping PW with their product research and development for some time and my test units have gone back to HQ now. There are plenty of goings on behind the scenes to ensure a super spec product is launched soon. All I can say is please be patient. I will evaluate the imminent production units to check they are fit for purpose and I’ll report my findings prior to releasing them for sale. I’d rather PW take a few extra weeks to ensure the units are up to scratch than release them as an unfinished project.

I’m sorry I can’t elaborate further with a firm date. I really don’t know what is happening behind the scenes.

Kindest regards,

Damien.

There seems to be a hold up at the moment. Several suggestions have been made on various forums as to the reason for the delay. I’m less concerned about the ship date than I am about the units working exactly as they should. If it takes PW a couple of months to nail the issues that have plagued the US versions I’ll be happy to wait. I’m sorry not to have been able to help further.

Damien.