MECABLITZ 45 CL-4 - Flash METZ - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MECABLITZ 45 CL-4 METZ

Attaching the flashgun to a camera 43 2.2. Power supply

2.3 Battery replacement...

2.3.1 Exchanging the batteries.

2.3.2 Operation with the battery pack .

2.3.3 Operation with the mains unit.

Switching the flashgun on and off.

Automatic flash mode. Manual flash mode Bounced flash . 1 Bounced flash with activated secondary reflector 2 Bounced flash in automatic and TTL flash modes. 3 Bounced flash in manual flash mode . Winder mode

8. Fillin Alash in daylight

10. Illumination and wide-angle diffuser .

Foreword Congratulations on purchasing this METZ flashgun, and thank you for your confidence in METZ equipment. is only natural that you should want to use your flashgun straight away. However, it will be well worth your while to study these Operating Instructions carefully beforehand to ensure that you can operate the flashgun effectively and without any problems. 1& Please also oppen the back cover page with the illustrations. This lashgun can be used with: + All cameras with a hot shoe in conjunction with the synch cable 45-54 loptional accessory). + All cameras with synch connection in conjunction with the supplied synch cable. + System cameras Optimal adaptation to your camera is achieved by using an SCA adapter. The enclosed SCA 300/3002 table will indicate the adapter you require for your particular camera model. This table also indicates the special flash functions that can then be completed by the given system. Brief survey of the operating functions: Configuration and operating modes + 45 CL-4 with synch cable: Automatic flash mode, Ch. 4, Page 45. Manual flash mode, Ch. 5, Page 46. + 45 CL-4 with SCA 300/3002-adapter: Automatic flash mode, Ch. 4, Page 45. TlL-flash mode*, Ch. 3, Page 44. Manual flash mode, Ch. 5, Page 46. *Provided that the camera performs this function.

703 47 0149-A3 45CL-4 14.03.2006 10:08 Uhr Seite 41 Point worth knowing The mecablitz 45 CL:4 is available in ho versions: + mecablitz 45 CL-4-NC {with NiCad battery and battery charger] The NC version can be expanded to alkaline manganese battery operation by way of he battery holder 45-39 [available as an optional extra). + mecablitz 45 CL-4-BAT [for operation with alkaline manganese batteries, batteries are not included) The bafiery version can be upgraded to rechargeable NiCad battery opera- tion by adding the B 45 charger set (= NiCad battery and battery charger) Qutstanding featur + Universal, swivelling quadrolight reflector for bounced flash without having to forgo the benefits of automatic exposure control. + Secondary reflector that can be activated for front fill-in light with bounced lash exposures. + Wide-angle diffuser with automatic data display changeover. + Automatic exposure control with a selection of 6 working apertures to easi- ly resolve the problems associated with depth-of-field and to offer greater creative scope regarding camera settings. + Power-saving thyristor light output control, | parte à in the close-up ran- ge, for shorter recycle times and a higher number of fashes from just one battery charge + Correct exposure confirmation [auto check} with a long display duration. + Convenient calculator dial for all settings. + Manual mode at full, half and quarter light output. + Operation with winder cameras. + Operating mode indicated by luminous display. + SCA 300 dedicated system. Adapters (optional accessories] will match the mecablitz with the special functions of different system cameras. Please refer to the enclosed SCA 300/3002 table to establish which adapter is required for the given camera. The table also lists the special flash func- tions which the system can then perform. Special flash functions when using an SCA 300 adapter: + Flash-ready indication in the camera's viewfinder. + Correct exposure indication (auto check) in the camera's viewfinder À signal in the viewfinder of many cameras indicates correct exposure or under-exposure of the film when in automatic or TTL flash mode. + Automatic flash synch speed control With most system cameras flash readiness causes the shutter speed to be automatically changed from the adiusted mode to flash synch speed. On some cameras slower adjusted shutier speeds are retained. The original shutter speed is automatically readjusted on the camera as soon as the flash-ready display has extinguished, or when the Alashgun is switched off. + TTL flash control « Triggering control He is not fired if, as a result of the aperture set on the lens in keeping with the prevailing ambient light level, a shutter speed is adjusted on the camera that equals or is faster than the flash synch speed. The picture is then shot with the ambient light, thereby avoichng overexposure. + First- or second-blind synchronization option This mode offers io possibilities of flash synchronization: - Either when the first blind of the focal plane shutter opens, or - just before closure of the second blind. The required synchronization is selected on the SCA adapter. Synchronization with the secon shutter blind is valuable when a slow shut- ter speed has to be used to shoot a moving object that has its own source of light. + Autofocus measuring beam The autofocus measuring beam is activated by the cameras electronic

703 47 0149-A3 45CL-4 14.03.2006 10:08 Uhr Seite 42 PF system as soon as the ambient light level is no longer sufficient for automa- tic focusing. The autofocus ermitter emits a striped pattern. If an SCA 300 autofocus adapter is used, only the autofocus measuring beam built into the adapter is activated. + Program auto flash mode Some cameras merge in the ,Program” mode the ambient light with the light emitted by the flashgun. The camera automatically adijusts a shutter speed/aperture combination, and controls the flash in TTL mode. Operation of the flash/camera combination thus becomes very simple. when using an SCA 3002 adapter all SCA 300 functions can be perfor- med, plus: + TTL fill-in Aash control Some system cameras offer TIL fill-in flash control in addition to the stan- dard TL flash control mode. This operating mode is used for daylight exposures to brighten up dense shadows and for shots against the light {contre-jour). The camera's, in conjunction with internal sensor measure- ment within the camera, ensures that the correct amount of flash light is emitted to achieve a balanced exposure. The camera automatically per- forms the flash exposure correction that is necessary for fill-in flash shots. TTL lash exposure correction There are certain photographic situations where the camera's internal sen- sor can be deceived. This can be particularly the case with a dark subject in front of a bright background (the subject is overexposed). To overcome this problem in such a photographic situation an still achieve a correct epo- sure in the TIL flash mode, some cameras can influence the flash power of the flashgun. A elements of an exposure are influenced by normal expo- sure corrections with the help of aperture or shutter-speed settings, change Of film speed or by the + correction on the camera. However, the overall exposure can be retained with the help of the special exposure correction function so that only the darker sections are brightened up by the flash. Further details on this mode are given in the respective operating instruc- tions for the adapter and camera. + ATTL flash control

{only with Canon SCA 3101/3102 Adapter) A pre-flash is fired to supply the camera with additional distance data and metered exposure values. Às a result of these data the camera's electronics automatically adiusts the required shutter-speed/aperture-seting combina- tion. The camera controls the amount of light emitted by the Alashgun for this purpose. Pre-flash to avoid red eyes {only with Sigma SCA 3601 Adapter) The red-eye effect is a physical phenomenon. l arises whenever a person, against a relatively dark background, is looking straight into the camera when the flash on the camera is fired. The light from the flash is reflected by the blood vessels in the refina through the pupils an is recorded on the film as red spots in the eyes-hence red eyes. The red-eye reduction facility offers significant advantages in this respect. When this function ist adjusted on the mecablitz a succession of three visible weak lashes is fired before the shutter is tripped, and prior to the measuring beam for the multi-sensor {it possible with ash unit resp. camera); the pre-flashes are immediately followed by the main flash. The light of these pre-flashes induces the pupils to close, thereby substantially reducing the red-eye effect. This function is available with al exposure programs. For further details please refer to the operating instructions of the camera.

+ The flash unit is exclusively intended and approved for photographic use! + Never fire a flash in the vicinity of flammable gases or liquids (petrol, solvents, etc.] - DANGER OF EXPLOSION! + Never take flash shots of car, bus or train drivers, or of motorcycle and bicycle riders, whilst they are travelling. They could be blinded by the light and cause an accident! + Never fire a flash in the immediate vicinity of the eyes! Flash fired direct- ly in front of the eyes of a person or animal can damage the retina and lead to severe visual disorders - even blindness! + Only use the approved power sources listed in the Operating Instructions! + Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, sunshine, fire and the like! + Never throw exhausted batteries on to a fire! + Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from the flash unit! Lye leaking out of spent batteries will damage the unit. + Never recharge dry-cell batteries! + Do not expose the flash unit or battery charger to dripping or splashing water! + Protect the flash unit from excessive heat and humi flash unit in the glove compartment of a car! + Never place material that is impervious to light in front of, or directly on, the reflector screen. The reflector screen must be perfecily clean when a flash is fired. The high energy of the flash light will burn the material or damage the reflector screen if this is not observed. + Do not touch the reflector screen after a series of flash shots. Danger of burns! + Never disassemble the flashgun! DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE! + There are no components inside the lashgun that can be repaired by a layperson. ! Do not store the

2. Preparing the flashgun for use

2.1 Attaching the flashgun to a camera

The flashgun can only be operated with a synch cable a or the connecting cables SCA 300 A! or SCA 3000 C'! and an SCA-300/3002 adapter'! on the camera. 1]{Opfional accessories] 1 Be sure to switch off the mecablitz by its main switch prior to mounting or removing fhe standard foot or SCA adapter. Before mounting or removing the flash unit, switch off both the camera and the flash unit! Push adapter or 301 standard foot into the camera's accessory shoe and lock in place with the knurled nut. An SCA-300 adapter or the 301 standard foot are connected to the flashgun With the SCA 300 A " connecting cable. An SCA:-3002 adapter is connected to the flashgun with the SCA 3000 C connecting cable. Mounting the flashgun: + Fasten the camera bracket with the bracket screw to the cameras tripod bush. For medium- and lorge-omat cameras we recommend the use of the 70-35 bracket [optional accessory). Insert the camera bracket into the holder block @ of the bracket holder & until it is audibly engaged. + Secure the camera bracket with the locking screw. + Connect the synch or SCA cable to the lashgun and camera or adapter.

The flashgun can be operated with: + Alkaline manganese bateries, size IEC LR 6 [AA-type) [only with BAT-ver- sion, otherwise optional extra) « Metz NiCad battery pack 45-40 (only if NiCad is featured; otherwise available as an opfional accessorÿ]. À charger [see table 2, page 76] is

2.3 Battery replacement

Press the io locking keys ofthe battery housing, and pull out of the flashgun (fig. 4a). To return the battery housing press the two locking keys together and press into the handle-mount grip of the lashgun until it audibly engages.

2.3.1 Exchanging the batteries

Press together the smooth locking keys of the dismantled battery housing {only with BAT-version, otherwise optional extra) and remove the lid [fig. 4b). Insert new batteries in conformity with the polarity symbols indicated in the base of the housing. Return the lid and lock in again. ΠSpent batteries must not be thrown into the domestic waste! Help keep le environment clean and discard spent batteries at corresponding collecting points! 1 The battery housing must not be fitted with NiCad batteries! The contacts ofthe battery housing are only intended for alkaline manganese batte- ries. The lower resistance of NiCad batteries means that more current can flow, and this can damage the flashgun. The NiCad Battery Pack 45-40 has special contacts which do not aiow the flow of high currents.

2.3.2 Operation with the battery pack

The NiCad battery should be charged for 5 hours betore it is used for the first time. The NiCad battery can be charged within the lashgun or externally. 1 Warning: The flashgun must NOT be switched on while the battery is being charged within the flashgun! The NiCad battery is discharged if the recycle time after a flash exceeds 60 seconds. Adjust the correct mains voltage on the charger prior to charging. The volta- ge selector (fig. 5a) is located next to the plug and can be adjusted with a small screwdriver. The connection for the charger (fig. 5b) is in the base of the NiCad battery.

The adjoining pilot lamp lights up while charging is in progress. The charging time for a completely exhausted NiCad battery is 5 hours. À parily discharged NiCad battery requires a correspondingly diminished charging time. + To identify an exhausted battery: Push the knurled slide in the battery lid to the black mark. To identify a charged battery: Push the knurled slide in the battery lid to the white mark.

2.4 Switching the flashgun on and off

The flashgun is switched on with the main switch ©. The flashgun is perma- nently switched on when the switch is pushed to the top position, and the operating light shines. Push the main switch to the bottom position to switch offthe flashgun.

{only with SCA adapter) Perfect flash exposures can be shot in a simple manner in TTL mode. The exposure readings in TTL mode are made by the sensor built into the camera. This sensor measures the light reaching the film through the camera lens. As soon as the film has been exposed by fhe correct amount of light, an electronic control circuit within the camera transmits a stop signal to the adapter (optional accessory), and the flash is instanily cut out. The advantage of this flash mode is that all factors influencing the exposure of the film (fliers, change of aperture and focal lengih with zoom lenses, extensions for close-ups, etc.) are automatically taken into account. && The TTL flash mode is only possible with cameras that feature this func- tion. The flashgun must be fitted with a corresponding SCA adapter {see SCA 3002 System Instructions and SCA Survey Table] for this pur- pose. À film must be loaded in the camera to test the TTL functions. 1& Exposure corrections may be necessary with pronounced differences in contrast, for instance dark objects in snow {see Ch. 11, page 49].

703 47 0149-A3 45CL-4 14.03.2006 10:08 Uhr Seite 45 Adjusting procedure for TTL flash mode: + Adjust the camera according to the manufacturer’s operating instructions. + Turn the adjusting knob for film speed @ until the white marker is positio- ned opposite the ISO film speed so that the distance range can be read off. The film speed must also be set on the camera and, if necessary, on the SCA adapter. « Fitthe lashgun with the appropriate SCA adapter and mount on the camera + Switch on the flashgun with the main switch ©. + Turn the selector dial to TTL. The distance ranges can be directly read off the aperture calculator, or taken from Table 3, page 77 && D check the range, the flash can only be fired by the camera and not by way of the manual firing botton on the flashgun (where possible the camera should be adjustet to multiple exposure.

4. Automatik Flash Mode

In the automatic flash mode the photosensor measures the light reflected from the subject. The Aash is cut off as soon as sufficient light has been emitted for correct exposure. In this manner there is no need to calculate and set a new aperture when the distance is changed, provided that the subject remains within the indicated automatic flash range. The photosensor of the lashgun must be directed at the subject, regardlless of the direction at which the main reflector is pointing. The photosensor has a measuring angle of approx. 25°, and it only measures the actual amount of light emitted by the Alashgun. Six working apertures are available in the automatic flash mode. Adjusting procedure for the automatic flash mode: Example: Flash-to-subject distance: 5 m Film speed! ISO 100/21° + Adjust the camera according to the manufacturer's operating instructions. + Turn the adjusting knob for film speed @ until the white marker is positio- ned opposite the ISO film speed. Under due consideration of the maximum flash range, a distance of 5 m permits selection of the auto aperiures /8, f/5.6, f/4 and f/2.8 + Switch on the flashgun with the main switch @) « Set the selector dial to one of the green identified auto apertures. The set- ting line assigns the adjusted f-stop with the corresponding maximum flash range on the distance scale. The minimum flash-to-subject distance is approx. 10% of the maximum flash range. + Adjust the same aperture on the Alashgun and the camera. To achieve the shortest possible depth-of-field {as required in portraiture] we recommend an aperiure of f/2.8. For group shots where there can be several rows of people behind each other, we recommend an aperture of f/8. + Wait for flash readiness - the green LED lights up u The subject should be within the middle third of the distance range. This gives the electronic control sufficient scope for compensation should this be necessary. There is a certain measure of overlap between the individual automatic aper- tures. As a result of this overlap it is always possible to place the subject wit- hin the middle third of the range. 1& CAUTION with zoom lenses! Due to their design they can cause a loss of light in the order of up to one f-stop. Furthermore, the effective aperture can also vary, depen- ding upon the adjusted focal length. This must be compensated by manually correcting the aperture setting on the flashgun!

In this mode the flashgun will emit its full power, provided that partial light oufput [M1/2 - M1/4) has not been adiusted. The Hlashgun can be adapted to the actual picture shooting situation by seing the corresponding aperture on the camera. IFthe displayed value does not coincide with the actual distance, then the aperture and/or partial light output level (M1/2 and M 1/4] have to be changed accordingly. The decisive points for partial light output are: + The distance to the subject « The required aperture «The 15O film speed Adjusting procedure for the manual flash mode: Example: Flash-to-subject distance: 5 m Film speed ISO 100/21° + Adjust the camera according to the manufacturer’s operating instructions. + Turn the adjusting knob for film speed @ until the white marker is positio- ned opposite the ISO film speed. + Switch on the flashgun with the main switch ©. + Set he selector dial to M. The aperture to be adjusted is indicated on the scale above the given flash- to-subject distance. 1 At a flash-to-subject distance of 5 m {as in our example], an aperture of f/8 has to be set on the camera. The adjusted aperture must be cor- rected when the wide-angle diffuser is used. The settings calculator takes the wide-angle diffuser into account.

Photos shot with full frontal flash are easily recognizable by their harsh, den- se shadows. This is often associated with a sharp drop of light from the fore- ground to the background. This phenomenon can be avoided with bounced flash because the diffused light will produce a soft and uniform rendition of both the subject and the background. For this purpose the main reflector is tumed in such a manner that the flash is bounced back from a suitable reflective surface [e.g. ceiling or walls of a room) For this reason the main reflector can be turned vertically and horizontally. The following are the vertical lock-in positions for bounced flash: 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75° and 90° (simply til the reflector to the required angle] The head can be swivelled horizontally to the left and right by 180°, and locks into position at 90° and 180°. 1 When swivelling the reflector vertical}, it is essential to ensure that it is turned by a sufficiently wide angle so that direct light can no longer fall on the subject. Therefore, always tilt the reflector fo at least the 60° lock-in position. The diffused light bounced back from the reflective surfaces resulis in a soft illumination ofhe subject. The reflecting surface must be white or a neutral colour, and it must not be structured (e.g. wooden beams in the ceiling) as this could cast shadows. For colour effects just select reflective surfaces in the required colour. Use of the secondary reflector is advantageous to avoid disturbing dense shadows with bounced Rash, for instance under the eyes and nose of por- traits

6.1 Bounced flash with activated secondary reflector

The secondary reflector © produces frontal l-in light when the flash is bounced

703 47 0149-A3 45CL-4 14.03.2006 10:08 Uhr Seite 47 ŒÆ Lu je of the secondary reflector is only expedient with bounced lash. Switch À turns the secondary reflector © on and off. When the secondary reflector is activated, 85% of the light will be emitted by the main reflector, and approx. 15% by the secondary reflector. The quoted percentages may vary somewhat when flash with partial light output is adju- sted, and the secondary reflector switched on. Light output can be reduced with a light reducing filter by approx. 40%. For this purpose place the reducing filter over the secondary reflector and press both sides firmby until the filter audibly clicks into position.

6.2 Bounced flash in automatic and TTL flash modes

Itis advisable to check prior to the actual exposure whether the light is suffi- cient for the selected aperture. Please refer to Ch. 9, page 48, for the corre- sponding procedure.

6.3 Bounced flash in manual flash mode

The required camera aperiure in 1he manual flash mode is best established with an exposure meter. Observe the following rule of thumb if an exposure meter is not available guide number Camera aperture = == light distance x 2 to establish the guide value for the aperture that can then be varied by +1 f- stop for the actual exposure.

Definition: The winder mode involves shooting a sequence of pictures at a rate of several frames per second. The winder mode uses partial light output levels (M 1/40). Up to 2 flashes per second can be fired in this mode. Adjusting procedure to work in winder flash mode + Adjust the camera according to the manufacturer's operating instructions. + Turn the adjusting knob for film speed @ until the white marker is positio- ned opposite the ISO film speed. + Switch on the flashgun with the main switch @) + Set the selector dial to W. + Wait for flash readiness © - the green LED lights up. The aperture to be set on the camera can be read off the scale, opposite the flash-to-subject distance. 1& Winder mode is only possible with a NiCad battery or Power Pack.

8. Fill-in Flash in Daylight

The mecablitz can also be used for fill-in flash in daylight to soften harsh sha- dows and lower the contrast, hereby producing a more balanced exposure when shooting against the light. Various possibilities are open to the user for this purpose.

8.1 Fill-in flash in automatic mode

Use the camera, or a hand-held exposure meter, to establish the required aperture and shuter speed for a normal exposure. Ensure that the shutter speed either equal, or is slower than, the fastest flash synch speed [varies with the given camera model). Example: Established aperture = f/8; established shutter speed = 1/60 sec. Flash synch speed of the camera, e.g. 1/100 sec. [see operating instructions for

703 47 0149-A3 45CL-4 14.03.2006 10:08 Uhr Seite 48 PF the given camera). The two established values for aperture and shutter speed can be set on the camera because the camera's shutter speed is slower than the cameras flash synch speed. To maintain a balanced range of highlights, for instance in order to retain the character of the shadows, it is advisable to select the automatic aperture on the flashgun one setting lower than the aperture adjusted on the camera. In the above example the camera was adjusted to /8. Consequently, we advise you to set an aperture of f/5.6 on the lashgun When shooting into the light, ensure that the backlight does not shine directly onto the sensor as this will confuse the flashgun's electronics!

8.2 Fill-in flash in manual mode

The partial light output levels can be used in manual flash mode to achieve the required brightening effect of filLin flash. Complete illumination of shadow areas Use the camera, or a hand-held exposure meter, to establish the required aperture and set this value on the camera. The given range of the flashgun is indicated on the calculator dial. If the distance to the subject is shorter than the indicated flash range, then select a partial light output level to match the distance. Stepped brightening Use the camera, or a hand-held exposure meter, to establish the required gp and adjust this value on the camera. To diminish the brightening effect compared with full illumination of shadow areas, reduce the partial light output level of the flashgun by one setting.

8.3 Fill-in flash in TTL mode

Some camera models automatically control fll-in Hash when in program or automatic modes. The manner of camera internal fill-in flash control varies greaily between modern camera models, making it impossible to give a pre- dise description of the individual adhusting procedures. These are normally specified in the operating instructions for the given camera.

Shadows can also be brighiened with a flashgun in TTL mode on cameras that do not feature a special fill-in Alash program or setting. In such cases the effect of fill-in flash depends upon the characteristics of the camera's TTL metering system. Consequently, in many instances, it will be advisable to adjust automatic mode for fill-in flash.

9. Auto-Check Display

The auto-check signal o.k. lights @ up only when the frame will be, or was, correcily exposed in auto or TTL mode. In this manner it is possible to manually fire a test flash while in auto mode so that the correct aperture can be established beforehand. This is particularly valuable with bounced [indirect] flash when reflection conditions are difficult to judge. A test flash cannot be fired in TTL flash mode. The test flash is triggered with the manual firing button ©. IFthe auto-check display o.k. remains dark after a test flash, then adjust the next wider aperture, or diminish the distance to the reflection surface of the subject, and then repeat the test flash. The f-stop established in this manner must also be set on the camera. 1& Hold the camera and the flashgun with photosensor in the same man- ner as for the actual shot.

10. IIlumination and Wide-Angle Diffuser

The wide-angle diffuser widens the horizontal lighting angle from 62° to 65°, and the vertical lighting angle from 42° to 60° The wide-angle diffuser is intended for use with focal lengihs of less than 35 mm (for 24 x 36 mm}, and less than 75 mm {for 6 x 6 cm). The wide-angle diffuser automatically diminishes the maximum flash ranges.

The automatic exposure systems are based on a subject reflection factor of 25%, this being the average reflection factor for subjects shot with flash. Dark backgrounds absorb a lot of light, while bright backgroundks reflect a great deal of light (e.g. backlit scenes|, thereby resulting in subject overexpo- sure or underexposure, respectively.

11.1 Exposure correction in automatic flash mode

To compensate the above mentioned effect, the exposure can be corrected b: opening or stopping down the camera's aperture. With a bright background the sensor of the flashgun cuts out the flash too soon with the result that the actual subject is too dark. With a dark background the flash is cut out too late so that the actual subject is too bright. 25 Bright background: Open the camera aperture by 1/2 to 1 f-stop le.g. from f/5.6 to #4. & Dark background: Close the aperture by 1/2 to 1 f-stop le.g. from ÿe tof/11).

11.2 Exposure correction in TTL flash mode

Many cameras feature an adjusting element for exposure corrections that can also be used in TTL flash mode. Please observe the corresponding explanations in the Operating Instructions for the camera. Here, exposure correction by changing the aperture on the lens is not possi- ble. This is because the camera's automatic exposure system will regard the changed f-stop as a normal working aperture.

12. Care and Maintenance

Remove dust and grime with a soft dry cloth, or a silicon-treated cloth. Do not use detergents as these may damage the plastic parts. Forming the flash capacitor The flash capacitor incorporated in the flashgun undergoes a physical chan- ge when the flashgun is not switched on for prolonged periods. For this rea- son it is necessary to switch on the flashgun for approx. 10 minutes every 3 months. The battery must supp sufficient power to light up the flash-ready light within one minute after the lashgun was switched on.

• Guide numbers at ISO 100/21°: For meter systems: 45; for feet systems: 148 6 auto working apertures at ISO 100/21°: f/28-f/4-1/5.6-1/8-f/11-f/16 Flash durations: + approx. 1/300 p. 1
• /20000 second + In M mode approx. 1/300 second at full light output + At 1/2 light output approx. 1/1000 second + At 1/4 light output approx. 1/2500 second + In winder mode approx. 1/10000 second Photosensor measuring angle: approx. 25° Colour temperature: approx. 5600 K Film speed: ISO 25 to ISO 1000 Synchronization: Low-voltage thyristor ignition Number of flashes: 50* p. 2000
• NiCad battery 100° p. 2600
• with alkaline-manganese batteries 140* with high-capacity alkaline-manganese batteries L'with full light output] p. 3600

• 703 47 0149-A3 45CL-4 14.03.2006 10:08 Uhr Seite 50 PF Recycling time: 7 sec. [in M mode) p. 0
• .3 with NiCad battery 13 sec. [in M mode] p. 0
• .3 sec. with alkaline-manganese batteries 11 sec. (in M mode] p. 0
• .3 sec. with high-capacity alkaline-manganese batteries Swivelling range and locking positions of zoom reflector: Upwards: 15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° Anti-clockwise 90° 180° Clockwise 90° 180° Dimensions (w x h x dl, approx. Flashgun 92 x 247 x 102 mm Flashgun without power sources: approx. 680 g Table 1: Guide numbers at maximum light output (Pag. 76] Table 2: Chargers (Pag. 76) Table3: Distances in TTL flash mode (Pag. 77) 3 p. 16
• Distance range without wide-angle diffuser 2 Distance range with wide-angle diffuser These zable does not apply to bounced flash. Included: Flashgun, camera bracket, battery housing 45-39 (only with BAT-version, otherwise optional extral, synch cable 45-47, wide-angle diffuser 45-42, light reducing filter 45-44, Operating Instructions, SCA 300/3002 Table, {additionally with NiCad flashguns: NiCad battery pack 45-40 and battery charger, see table 2, page 76). p. 11

1# Malfunctions and damage caused to the mecablitz due to the use of accessories from other manufacturers are not covered by our guaran- tee! + Adapter of the System SCA 300. For ash with system cameras (see separate operating instructions]. The SCA 300 A connecting cable is additionally required. + Adapter of the System SCA 3002 For ash with system cameras with digital data transmission of the SCA function. Extended functional features compared with the SCA 300 System (see separate Operating Instructions]. The SCA 3000 C connecting cable is addifionally required. + Bag 45-29 (Order No: 0004529] for telephoto attachment 45-33. « Battery holder 45-39 For alkaline manganese batteries. + Battery charger set B 45 (Order No: 0012045] NiCad battery and charger for subsequent conversion of the 45 CL-4 Battery model to NiCad battery operation. + Bounce diffuser 60-33 (Order No: 0006033) To sofien heavy shadows with reflected light. + Bracket adapter 45-35 (Order No: 004535] For parallax correction of reflector and camera with close-ups and wide- angle shots. + Bracket adapter 60-28 (Order No: 0006028) Similar to 45-35, except adjustable in height. + Camera bracket 70-35 [Order No: 0007035) To attach the Aashgun to the side of the camera. + Camera cable release 45-26 [Order No: 0004526) The camera shutter can be tripped with the same hand that is holding the flashgun. This frees the other hand for focusing.

703 47 0149-A3 45CL-4 14.03.2006 10:08 Uhr Seite 51 + Electric shutter release 45-25 (Order No: 0004525) As 45-26, except with switch for electric actuation. + Ever-ready case 45-34 [Order No: 0004534) for Hlashgun and accessories. « Filter set 45-32 (Order No: 0004532) Consists of a set of 4 colour effects filters and 1 clear filter to hold any coloured foil. « Light reducing filter set 45-28 (Order No: 0004528 Consists of three neutral density ilters, and a transparent filter holder for coloured foils. + Mecalux 11 (Order No: 0000011} Slave triggering unit. For optical, delay-free remote triggering of slave flashguns by a camera-triggered flash. Responds also to infrared light beam. Does not require batteries. + Mecalux Holder 60-26 (Order No: 0006026] To mount the Mecalux 11. + Mecamat 45-46 [Order No: 0004546) External sensor that significantly extends the application range of the mecablitz. 11 auto apertures are available. |MANUAL" provides 7 co- ordinated light output levels with 7 fixed flash durations. Built-in viewfinder with parallax compensation for close-ups. Two measuring angles of 25° and 12° for optimal measurement. + NiCad battery pack 45-40 [Order No: 0004540) + Power Pack P 50 (Order No: 0012950) For a high number of flashes and short recycling times (approx. 300 full: power flashes) + Shoulder strap 50-31 (Order No: 0005031}

• Stabilizing set 30-28 (Order No: 0003028) Ensures that the camera cannot be inadvertenily turned on the bracket. + Standard foot 301 (Order No: 0093014] Used in conjunction with SCA 300 À for connection to camera hot shoe. + Synch lead SCA 300 A [Order No: 0009305) Cable to connect the flashgun to the adapter of the SCA 300 System. + Synch lead SCA 3000 C (Order No: 0033003] Cable to connect the flashgun to the adapter of the SCA 3000 System. + Synch leads: Coiled synch lead 45-49 (Order No: 0004549) Coiled synch lead 45-54 for hot shoe (Order No: 0004554] Synch lead 45-48, 1 m (Order No: 0004548) Synch extension lead 60-53 (1.25 m) (Order No: 0006053) Synch extension lead 60-54 (5 m) (Order No: 0006054) + Telephoto attachment 45-33 (Order No: 0004533] For Hash shots with telelenses. Nearly doubles the guide number. Infrared shots are also possible.