Metz Mecablitz 45 CT 1 User manual

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   45CT1





 OPERATING    I NSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES DEL MANEJO

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                                   Date: 2019.11.28 21:38:30 -05'00'

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Contents
1.   Operating elements/technical data/guide number table2.   Mecablitz 45 CT 1 features3.   Operating instructions3.1. Power supply
3.1.1. NiCad pack and battery holder
3.1.2. NiCad pack operation/charging NiCad pack
3.1.3. Battery operation
3.1.4. Mains operation
3.1.5. Switching on
3.2. Synchronization and shutter speed3.3. lllumination and wide-angle diffusor3.4. Colourtemperature4.   Handling the flash unit4.1. Carrying4.2. Setting up for flashing
4.3. Arranging the flash unit to the right of your camera5.   Automatic mode5.1. General
5.2. Selection of automatic mode5.3. Auto working ranges
5,4. Auto check5.5. Automatic mode examples6.   Manual mode6.1. Setting and determining the camera aperture7.   Bounce flashes7.1. Bounce flashes in the automatic mode7.2. Manual bounce flashing8,   General information, care and maintenance,
      special accessories
8.1. Care and maintenance8.2. Special accessories (Fig. @...)

Operating elements
   Camera bracketo@  Knurled screw for fixing the camera
@ Tripod thread 3/8" and 1/4"
@ Quick fastener/:\   Locking knob for quick fastener\9/
   Lock for release of NiCad pack or battery holder
   Connecting socket for charger@o@ Charging lamp
@ Voltage selector on charger
@ Charger plug
@  Phototransistor
@  Locking screw
@  Battery holder
@ Lock for opening of battery holder
@ Auto check indicator
@  Flash ready light
@ On/off switch
@ Manual firing button
@ Socket for synchro cord and external sensor
@  Holding block
@ Socket for mains unit
@  Distance scales in meter/feet
@  Indexmark N foraperture (f-stop) and maximum operating range
@  Index mark W for operation with wide angle diffusor
@  Aperture (f-stop) scale
@  Film speed setting knob
@  Film speed setting arrow
@  Aperture calculator dial
@  Tensioning strap
@  Nut
@  Holding block
    Fixing screw for holding block
    Fixing screw for quick-fastener6E6




Prior to first use carefully read the following
operating instructions.

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Technical data
Guide No. for 21 DIN/100 ASA film
                      Meter:     45
                        Feet:     148
 lllumination (approx.)   :            horizontally 650, vertically 460
 lllumination with wide-angle
   diffusor (approx.):              horizontally 650, vertically 600
Tiltable Quadrolight reflector   :    horizontally 3600
                                     vertically 900 (6 settings)
 Synch ronization:               Low-voltage thyristor triggering
                                     circuit (for units from serial
                                 no. 534000 onwards)
Colour temperature (approx.)   :  5600 K
Automatic mode with
  5 working apertures:        21 DIN film: 2.8-4-5.6-8-1  1
                           18 DIN tilm: 2-2.8-4-5.6-8
Coverage angle of
  sensor (approx.):             250
Flash duration (approx.)   :        1/300.  ... 1/25000 second
Number of flashes (approx.)
  using NiCad pack:             50*...2000
  using normal alkaline
  manganese batteries:         100.  ... 2600
  using high capacity
   alkaline batteries:             140...3600
Recycling times (approx.)     :
  using NiCad packs:            8* ...0.3 sec.
 ' manganeseusing normalbatteries:alkaline         15*  ... 0.3 sec.
  using high-capacity alkaline
  manganese batteries:         12* ...0.3 sec.
  using mains unit N 20:         5* ...0.3 sec.
  using mains unit N 21  :        18* ...0.3 sec.
Power sources:               NiCad pack 45-40
                         6 alkaline manganese batteries
                                    of type IEC LR 6 (Mignon)
                            Mains unit N 20
                            Mains unit N 21

NiCad pack charging
time (approx.):                 5 hours, can also bicharged
                                 separately
Dimension (approx.):          247 x 92 x 102 mm
  (HeightxWidthxDepth)
Weight (approx.):             910 g c/w NiCad pack
Accessories supplied with
  Mecablitz 45 CT 1,
  battery operated:              Bracket 45-36 or 32-36
                          Sync cable 45-50
                                 Battery holder 45-39
                          Wide angle diffusor 45-41
Mecablitz 45 CT 1-NC:         as for Mecablitz 45 CT 1,
                                  battery-operated, add itionally
                               charging unit 402.12 or 700 ...710
                           NiCad pack 45-40
Special accessories:           see Section 8.2. (Fig. @...)





* Automatic system off

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2. Mecablitz 45 CT 1 features
 The Mecablitz 4s cr 1 is obtainable in two variants, as the  Mecablitz 45 cr 1-NC and as the Mecabritz 45 ci-i, battery-
  operated. The flash unit is the same with both variants. Thg
  difference  is the. power source accessory. rne MecJntitz 4s cr 1  battery-operated flash unit can be convehed to Nicid power
 pag! 9pgLqlion (short ftash recycting times) using tne inarger
 8.15.(: Nicad power pack andchaiging uniil. pr"eise see spe-  cial Accessories, Section g.2.
 Your Mecablitz 45 cr 1 is a high performance flashgun of
 sophisticated technorogy.  rts superior features iniiu"oe   :
  l]niversally  tiltable Quadioright reflector. This attowi inoirect
 flashes without sacrificing the advantages of theauto'mooe.
 wide-angle diffusor. Auto mode with five working apertures. This overcomes depth of field and setting problems. -
 Power.saving thyristor light control. This enables super short
 recycling times for close-ups and a high number of Tlisnes per
 charge or battery pack.
 AUTO check.
 Clearly arranged control centre.
 Manual mode.
 Power supply using Nicad pack, batteries, mains unit N 20 or N 2.1.
 Comprehensive range of accessories.
 Please read these.operating instructions carefully so that you
 can make the best of the applications this unit and its syslem offers.                                                                           Ni
 3. Operating instructions
 3.1. Power supply
The Mecablitz 4s cr 1 can selectively be operated on Nicad
 packs, batteries or the mains unit N 2l or tt ZO.
 3.1.1. NiGad pack and battery holder
Remove the Nicad pack or.ba.ttery holder bysqueezing both the
knurled pushbuttong @ and sride-the Nicad p;;k-or'oitterv
holder.out.of the grip. Upon inserting them the press buttons
must likewise be squeezed and allowed to lock'inio prace ov
applying_li9! Fressure to the base of the power picf, or oaiteryholder (Fig. B+ D).

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 3.1.2. NiGad pack operation
 Please charge the NiCad pack for approx. 5 hours prior to first
 use. The power pack can be charged either in the unit or
 separately.
 To prevent confusion of charged and uncharged NiCd batteries,
 the batteries have been provided with a memory slider that can
 be set to "black" and "white".
 On a charged NiCd battery, the slider is set to "white", whereas
 a discharged battery should be marked by "black" right after its
 removal from the flashgun.
Should you charge the power pack in the unit then the flash
 unit must not be switched-on during charging.
The socket @ for the charging unit is to be found on the base
 of the NiCad power pack. The adjacent charging lamp @ illu- minates during charging.
Charging from the mains outlet
The.charging unit 402.12 or 7OO ...Ti\ is required for charging                                                           -  -the NiCad power pack from the mains (only for alternating
current of 50... 60 Hz).
Please check that the correct mains voltage has been set on the
charging unit. The voltage selector @ is adjacent to the mains
plug contacts on the charging unit. The selector is adjustable by
sliding it with a small screw driver. First insert the charger
plug @ into the socket on the base of the pack, only then
connect the charging unit to the mains socket (Fig. C).
A completely flat power pack requires 5 hours of charging.
Should the power pack not have been fully discharged th-en the
charging time is appropriately shortened. In case oidoubt
recharging can be 5 hours. The power pack cannot be da-
maged by slight overcharging. However charging times longer
than 5 hours should be avoided with respect to a long servlce
life of the power pack.
Charging from a 12V car battery
The NiCad power pack can be directly recharged from a 12 V
car battery using.the car charging unit A16 (special accessory).
Because the car battery voltage increases with the engine
running the charging times are appropriately different. The
charging times for a fully flat power pack are:
  approx. 6 hours for a non-running car engine
  approx. 4 hourS for a running car engine.

Self-discharging of the NiGad pack
The NiCad pack discharges even when not in use. The selfdis-
charging rate at 200C room temperature amounts to approx. 1ols
per day which is the reason why the full number of flashes are
not available after a certain storage time. When not in use we
generally recommend a recharging period of approx. 5 hours
once every quarter year.
Since the self-discharging rate increases with increasing
temperature we recommend taking the charging unit on journeys
into countries of higher temperatures.
3.1 .3. Battery operation
Only use alkalrne manganese batteries of size IEC LR 6 (penlight
cells size AA). Batteries especially suited for flash operation are for
instance Berec Super Power (LR 6), Daimon Super Power LR 6, Fuji
Novel PHOTO LR 6, Philips fotoflash, Varta Photo V 1500 PX and
similar (please note that the sequence of the above batteries has
been made by alphabetical  order).
tnsertion and replacement of batteries
Remove battery holder from grip. After releasing both locks @ of
the battery holder base, the base can be removed. When inserting
the batteries observe the polarity marks inside the holder. Then,
by applying pressure to the locks @, slide in the holder base.
Finally replace battery holder in the grip.
Attention
Electrolyte can leach out of run-down batteries in the battery
holder. Likewise remove the batteries from the holder when not
using the unit for long periods of time.
Keep exhausted batteries away from heat or flame. Batteries
cannot be recharged.
3.1.4. Mains operation
The mains units available as optional extras allow direct power
supply from any electrical outlet. The socket @ is at the side
of the grip. The flash unit must first be switched off with the
switch @.
When taking series shots with more than 30 flashes in a se-
quence at full light output (manual mode or automatic mode
within the maximum possible operating range) the following flash
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 For co_ntinuous operation (e. g. time lapse photography), the
 recycling time should be at least 3O s.
 For operation at intervals, fire a maximum of 10 flashes with the
 shortest recycling time and then wait for at least 4 minutes
 before recommencing and so on.
 Mains unit N 20
 Regqjres the special cable 45-55 for connection. Recycling time
 at full light output is abt. 4 secs. Allows to connect up to two
 units.
 Mains unit N 21
 Recycling time at full light output is abt. 18 secs.
 3.1.5. Switching on (Fig. M)
 Slide the ON/OFF switch @ upwards (red mark visible).
The urit is ready for operation as soon as the flash ready
 light @ starts glowing.
 Switching off the Mecablitz flash unit for short pauses between
 flashes is not necessarily required. Five or six minutes of flash
 readiness correspond to a power use of one flash at full light
 output. Please do not forget to switch off the unit after finishing
 with photography.
Attention
The switch @ must. be in the Off position (black mark visibte)
when using the mains unit N 20 or N 21.
3.2. Synchronization and shutter speed
Your Mecablitz must always be connected to the X contact on
your camera or the synchronization selector must be set to X.
Please read the instructions of the camera manufacturer con-
cerning shutter speeds. Should you set a faster speed than
given with focal plane shutters the result is shadows in the
picture. Slower speeds can be set. We recommend 1/125 sec.
for cameras with diaphragm shutters.
3.3. lllumination and wide-angle diffusor
Without wide-angle diffusor 650 horizontally, 460 vertically
Lenses for
24 x 36 mm:             35 mm focal length and upwards
6 x 6 cm:               75 mm focal length and upwards

Using wide-angle diffusor    650 horizontally, 600 vertically
Lenses for
24 x 36 mm:              28 mm focal length and upwards
6 x 6 cm:                50 mm focal length and upwards
Wide Angle Diffusor 45-41
Mounting
Slip the wide angle diffusor on the reflector and allow the two
lateral catches to engage into the reflectors slots.
For removal, slightly  lift the diffusor laterally and pull it otf
towards the front.
Note!When the wide angle diffusor is used, there is a loss in
light of one stop value. The guide number and maximum range
for computer operation are then reduced to about 700/o of the
value for use of flash without wide angle diffusor. With the wide
angle diffusor used in the auto mode, the index mark "W" @ on the           t,
aperture calculator dial indicates the maximum operating range.
For aperture setting, there is the index mark "N" @.                            {J.:l
Shadows on the lower picture edgeare noticeable forexposures
with short distances due to parallax between the camera lens         #land flash unit reflector. This can be rectified by use of the                                   ifl-i
wide-angle diffusor or the bracket adapter 45-35 or 60-28.
3.4. Colour temperature                                                                       ui
The light of the Mecablitz is matched to a colour temperature of
approx. 5600 K and thus around the colour temperature of                            ,,s6i
average day light. Thus flash photography can be made using
daylight film without having to use filters. The manufacturerssometimes specify the use of a filter for special films.                                                                           $.ifiril
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4. Handling the flash unit                                                                                                                                                                                        I
4.1. Carrying
Hang carrying strap 45-31 in both carrying rings. Slide bracket
into the vertical tapered groove of the holding block (Fig. G).
4.2. Setting up for flashing (Fig. D
Insert bracket into the quickJastener @ of the holding block @and allow  it to lock into place. Secure using the small knurled        I
nut. Secure camera to bracket using the large knurled nut.
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    We recommend the use of the bracket plate 202l4 (special
      accessory) for medium and large cameras.
     connect sync cable to flash unit and camera. please observe
      the camera operating instructions.
     By means of the carrying strap 45-31 which you have attached
      to the carrying ring and the ring at the end oi the bracket you
     can now allow the flash ready combination to hang freely. your
     hands are now free to take notices, for example, r,riithout'being
      unprepared for taking photographs.
       4.3. Arranging the flash unit to the right or your camera (Fig. E)
     The standard desigr of your Mecablitz  is for arranging  it to the
        left of the camera. The holding block on the brack-et irust be
      repositioned when an arrangement on the right-hand side of the
     camera is required. Please see the exploded view drawing of
      the bracket.
    We recommend the following procedure:
     Remove camera bracket.
     Remove screw @ completely.
     Remove holding block @.
      slide tensioning strap @ downwards and re-attach such that
      the thread points to the left. Note the shape of the tensioning
       strap.
     Unscrew the quick-fastener @.
     Use screw @ to firmly screwlhe holding lug onto the tightening
       strap.
     Screw on quick-fastener.
     Threads of 1/4" and 3/8" are provided on the bracket for
     purposes of mounting the bracket on a tripod.
     5. Automatic mode
      5.1. General
    When a flash is fired, the sensor built into.the flash unit
    measures the light reflected from the subject and quenches the
I     flash as soon as the right quantity of lighi has been received.
    The following should be observed when taking flash shots in
     the automatic mode:
         '1. Make sure that the film speed is set properly.
      2. Heed that the subject is within.the working iange of the set
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3. For a good flash result the aperture selected on the camera
   lens must be identical to the auto working aperture on the
   flashgun.
 5.2. Selection of automatic mode (see Fig. N)
Set the film speed setting knob @ on the aperture calculator
dial such that the blue arrow @ points to the sensitivity of the
film used.
The aperture calculator dial @ allows 5 auto settings. Be careful
to lock the dial in place. In-between settings are not possible.
On the interior scale @, the orange-coloured mark "N" @ in-
dicates the f-stop to be selected on the camera. On the two
exterior scales @, it shows the maximum operating ranges in
meter and feet.
When a wide angle diffusor is used, the orange-coloured mark
"W" @ on the aperture calculator dial indicates the maximum
operating range.
5.3. Auto working ranges
Each of the automatic apertures has a specific auto working
range, as shown in the below picture.
                                     0.5 m to  4 m  (1,6 ft to 13 ft) /
                                     0.5 m to 5.5 m  (1 ,6 ft to 18 ft) I
                                     0.7 m to  8 m  (2,3 ft to 26 ft)
                                        1.0 m to 1 1 m  (3,3 ft to 36 ft)
                                       1.5 m to 16 m  (5,0 ft to 52 ft)



Exceeding the upper limit of the auto working range may result
in underexposure, falling below the lower limit will produce
overexposure.
Any subject lying between the upper and lower limits of the
operating range will be measured by the flash unit's automatic
system and correctly exposed (the limits given for the operating
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  working ranges overlap you very often have the facility ot
  selecting the optimu m aperture for the compisit,on 5iir-," picture.
  All given distances are ffash-to-subject distances. The camera- to-subject distance may be differeni.
 The best auto aperture for a specific picture-taking situation is
 dependent on the required operating range and th? desired
 depth-of-field. A fower f-number  wiff leduce the depth-of-fiefd.
 Lower f-numbers are used whenever the background should be
 out-of-focus in order to stress the foreground. For standard
 pictures, selection of the medium auto setting is recommended.
When a 100 ASA/DIN 21 tilm is used, for example, the working
 aperture is 5.6. The operating range then lies between 0.7 m tb
8 m (2 ft to 26 ft).
 5.4. Auto check (Fig. M)
 lllumination of the auto check indicator @ tells you that the
exposure was correct.This feature is very useful in bounce flash
Qpplications for which the given working ranges do not apply.
The firing of a trial flash by operation of the manual firing
button @ (notOing the flash unit as for normal photography)
enables you to find out if the available light output is sufficient
for the aperture selected.
 lf the auto check indicator fails to light up upon firing a trial
flash stop the unit down to the next smaller f-numbei or reduce
the distance to the reflecting surface or subject. Then fire
another trial flash.
5.5. Automatic mode examples
Example 1:
Flash-to-subject distance:    2.5 m (8 ft)
Film speed:               21 DIN
Proceed as follows:
Set the film speed with the knob @. As the flash-to-subject
distance is shorter than the maximum distances of all 5 auto
working apertures and longer than the minimum distances, you
have the choice of selecting any one of the 5 apertures. Because
of the better depth of field you will decide in favour of aperture
f 11.

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                                                                                                                                                                      ISet the index mark "N" @ on the calculator dial @ to aperture f 11.
Switch on unit with switch @. The unit is ready for flashing                             I
when the flash ready lamp @ lights up.
Example 2:
Flash-to-subject distance:      6 m (20 ft)
Film speed i                ASA 100
Proceed as follows:
Set the film speed with the knob @. The flash-to-subject
distance of 6 m allows the use of apertures  f 5.6.-f 4-t2.8
taking the maximum working ranges into account.
Since you desire a shallow depth of field you will decide in                                                     lfavour of aperture t 2.8.
Set the index mark "N" @ on the calculator dial @ to                                         I
aperture  f 2.8.
Switch on unit with switch @. The unit is ready for flashing                                                                                                                       1Iwhen the flash ready lamp @ lights up.
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6. Manual mode
In the manual mode, the setting of the camera aperture  is
dependent on the flashlo-subject distance and the guide
number of the unit for the film speed used.
Every change in the flash-to-subject distance makes  it necessary
to change the aperture to be set on the camera. The aperture
to be set on the camera is best determined by means of the
control centre (Fig. N).
Setting and determining the camera aperture
Set film speed on control centre using knqb @. Turn the calcu-
lator dial @ such that the index mark "N" @D is opposite the mark
M @(Manual flash mode -  full light output). The aperture to beset on the camera is now read from scale @ above the appro-
priate flash-to-subject distance on scale @.
Example:
Film speed                       21 DIN
Flash -to-su bject d istance        4m (13ft)
Aperture read and to be set
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t      Mathematical determination of aperture:
                                      Guide number      Camera aperture to be set:                                         Flash -to-subject d istance
      Taking the previous examPle:
      Guide number for 21 DIN film from fhe guide number table:
       Guide number 45                               :  colTr€fo aperture f 1 t, (feet system                             H  I       4m
            lf necessary, either round up or round down the result to the
       next aperture. The aperture calculated in this manner has to
      be coirected when using the wide-angle diffusor. The next
       smallest aperture number must be set on the camera. In other
      wordsfSinsteadoffll
       7. Bounce flashes
        Direct light sometimes produces hard shadows. This can be
       avoided-by bouncing the flash. For this purpose, the reflector is
         tilted upwards so that the light is reflected off the ceiling or a
        suitabl6 reflective surface to give soft overall illumination. The
        reflecting surface must have a neutral colour or be white, when
        taking colours shots. For colour effects, you may choose a
        reflecting surface in the desired colour'
         7.1. Bounce flashes in the automatic mode
      Make sure that the sensor is directed towards the subject.
      check for correct aperture setting by firing trial flashes. watch
       the auto check indiiator. See 5.4. The auto working ranges do
        not apply here.
         7.2. Manual bounce flashing
       Select manual mode (see Section 6). In this mode the aperture
        calculator is not applicable.
     A common rule of thumb for calculating the aperture setting
        required for taking shots in small rooms is:
       f-number to be set on camera lens :         Guide number                                     2 x flash-to-subject distance

8. General information, care and maintenance,
   special accessories
 8.1. Care and maintenance
 Please protect your Mecablitz from moisture and excessive heat.
 Formation of the flash capacitor
The built-in flash capacitor changes physically when stored for
 long periods of time without the application of a voltage;  it
 deforms. To prevent deformation the capacitor should therefore
 be activated every three mounths by switching the unit on for                                                I
about 15 minutes without firing flashes or by operation it from
the mainsfor 15 minutes using the mains unit N 20or N 21.
Recharging the NiGad pack
 Prior to forming the flash capacitor we recommend recharging
 of the NiCad pack for four hours every quarter year to compen-           .i
sate for self-d ischarging.
Storage of batteries                               J
Please remove the batteries from the battery holder when not in
use over long periods of time to avoid damage due to leaching.
The batteries cannot stand excessive heat such as direct
sunshine or naked flames. The batteries cannot be recharged.
8.2. Special accessories (Please see Fig.@ on the cover pages)
Be careful not to connect any accessories not intended for
use with the Mecablitz 45 CT 1
Tele attachment 45-33 or 45-22, matching bag a5-2g @
Almost doubles the guide number. For flash photography using
tele photo lenses. Infrared pictures can also be taken.
Bounce diffusor 60-23/60-33 @
Handy bounce diffusor for illuminating subjects with soft
directional light. Reflecting surface 2S2mm x 203 mm.
Filter set 45-32 or 45-21 @
Includes four colour filters for illumination effects and a clear
filter holder for taking foil filters of any colour (conversion filters
or black filters).
Mecamat 45-43 @
The external sensor Mecamat 45-43 opens up additional
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      apertures. In the manual mode, you can choose among 7 powgr.
       rdtios (GN) with 7 fixed flash durations. Built-in visor with parallal
     compensation for close-up photography, two coverage angles
      (250 and 120) for accurate measuring.
     Sync cable 45-51 (1 m) @
      Spiral sync cable 45-52 @
      For off-camera flash photography
     Sync extension cable 60-53 (1.25 m) and 60-54 (5 m) @
      For setting up the flash unit some distance from the camera.
      Bracket adapter 45-35 O
      For correcting parallax between reflector and camera with
      close-ups and wide-angle shots.
s    Bracket adapter 60-28 (without figure)
      Similar to 45-35, however adjustable in height for matching
      winder cameras etc.
      Bracket plate 20214 @)
      For easy and reliable mounting of medium and large format
     cameras to the camera bracket.
     Spacer 20211 G)
     Enables the mounting of cameras with operating elements at the
      base to the camera bracket without preventing their actuation.
 '    Mecalux 11 @
      Allows optical, delay-free remote release of slave units by means
       of a flash triggered by the camera. Also responds to infrared.
    No battery necessary.
     Car battery charger A 16 @
     Enables power gack recharging from the cigarette lighter of a
      car for a 12 Y stipply.
     Hand loop 45-27 O
       Facilitates handling the flash unit or the combination of camera
     and flash unit.

Carrying strap 45-31 @
 To facilitate carrying the combination of camera and flash unit
 ready for use or for carrying without the gadget bag.
 Utifity bag 45-34 or 45-24 @
 Suitable for flash unit and accessories
Gamera cable release 45-26 €)
 Enables triggering of the camera by the hand holding the flash
 unit. In this manner the other hand is free for continuous
 focusing corrections. The triggering arrangement can be made
 individually. The cable release can be mounted on the right or
 left-hand side.
Camera electrical release 45-25 (without figure)
Similar to the camera cable release 45-26 but with switch for
 electrical triggering (e. g. winder).
Power pack 45-45 @
External power source of large capacity.
Gharger B 45 O
NiCad pack and charging unit for converting the Mecablitz
45 CT 1, battery operated to NiCad pack operation.
Mains unit N 20 e
Regg.i19s, the special cable 45-55 for connection. Recycling time
at full light output is abt. 4 secs. Allows to connect up to two
units.
Mains unit N 21 O
Recycling time at full light output is abt. 18 secs.
Mecalux Mount 60-26 O
When      using          a             handle-mount                            ffashgun                                 as                                     a slave                                                                unit, the                                                  Mecalux          ,f              permitsMount      60-26                     the Mecalux                                     to be                                          easily                                               directed                                                 towards
the triggering flashgun or a surface illuminated by  it.


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 ,   Indice
     1.    Informaci6n breve/Datostdcnicos/Tabladen(meros-guia
     2.   Lo que debe saber sobre su Mecablitz 45 CT 1
     3.    Indicaciones para el manejo
     3.1. Fuentes de energia
       3.1.1. Bateria NC y portapilas
       3.1.2. Funcionamiento por bateria/Carga de la bateria
       3.1.3. Funcionamiento por pilas
       3.1.4. Funcionamiento por red el€ctrica
       3.1.5. Puesta en marcha del flash
:1,  3.2. Sincronizaci0n y velocidad del obturador
 l'   3.3. lluminaciOn/Difusor angular           Temperatura de color '    3.4.     4.    El manejo
            PreparaciOn para el transporte ll   4.1.                        para            Preparaci6n                                   trabajo                                    el     4.2.-t                   para          Cambio                                       el                            situar                                    flash a la derecha de la cdmara     4.3.
     5.   Funcionamiento autom6tico
     5.1. En general
     5.2. Ajuste del automatismo de exposiciOn
     5.3. Gamas de trabajo del automatismo
     5.4. IndicaciOn de control de la exposiciOn
     5.5. Ejemplos de ajuste para el funcionamiento automdtico
     6.   Funcionamiento manual
     6.1. Ajuste y determinaciOn del diafragma de camara
     7.    lluminaci6n indirecta
     7.1. lluminaciOn indirecta con automatismo de exposiciOn
     7.2. lluminaciOn indirecta, manual
     8.   Consejos generales, mantenimiento  y cuidado, accesorios
     8.1. Mantenimiento y cuidado
     8.2. Accesorios.especiales (grabados@...)

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