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Well, I finally established that this was a problem with the pc-sync port on the Nissin. I sent it back for replacement.

Well, I shorted the PC sync port anyway, and it fired. Also plugged in the cable that came with Pocket Wizards and shorted the jack plug at the other end of that - that worked too, so the cable is OK. BUT - the puzzling this is, after doing this, the Pocket Wizards now work! Can anyone explain this?

I've had a response from Nissin who don't know whether their flashes are compatible with Pocket Wizards or not. The suggest testing the PC sync terminal on my unit by shorting the terminals. Does this sound like a good idea - or not?

Mmm. The Amazon product description for the PT04s says "The trigger set isn't compatible with some Nissin flash units (except Nissin Nikon fit with firmware upgraded)"

Were these the cables that came with the PWs? That's pretty poor, isn't it, considering the cost of the PWs? However - I forgot to say a friend tried the Nissin with his PWs (different cables). He also tried my PWs (and cables) with his Nikon flash unit - this worked, no problem.

@ Flash in the Pan - thanks, but I have tried two different cables.

@rserdetuk - thanks. That's interesting. Maybe I didn't need to invest in the PWs!

I'm new to flash photography and interested in off-camera flash. I bought a Nissin Di866 Mk II recently but have problems finding a remote radio trigger that will work with it. Hahnel Combi RF would only work very intermittenly so I returned that and bought a pair of Pocket Wizard Plus II...