User's Manual

Points worth knowing

This flashgun can be used with:

• All cameras with a hot shoe in conjunction with the synch cable 45-54 (optional accessory)

• All cameras with synch connection in conjunction with the supplied synch cable

• System cameras

Brief survey of the operating functions:

Configuration Operating modes possible

• 45 CL-1 with synch cable: Automatic flash mode, Ch. 3, p. 30

Manual flash mode, Ch. 4, p. 32

The mecablitz 45 CL-1 is available in two versions:

• The mecablitz 45 CL-1-NC with NiCad battery and battery charger.

The NC version can be expanded to alkaline manganese battery operation by way

of the battery holder 45-39 (available as an optional extra).

• The mecablitz 45 CL-1-BAT (for operation with alkaline manganese batteries;

(batteries are not included).

The battery version can be upgraded to rechargeable NiCad battery operation by

adding the B 45 charger set (= NiCad battery and battery charger).

The mecablitz 45 CL-1 is a powerful flashgun based on the most modern technology.

Outstanding features:

• Universal, swivelling quadrolight reflector for bounced flash without having to forgo the

benefits of automatic exposure control.

• Wide-angle diffuser.

• Automatic exposure control with a selection of 5 working apertures to easily resolve the

problems associated with depth-of-field and to offer greater creative scope regarding

camera settings.

• Power-saving thyristor light output control, particularly in the close-up range, for shorter

recycle times and a higher number of flashes from just one battery charge.

• Correct exposure confirmation (auto check).

• Convenient calculator dial for all settings.

• Manual mode.