Clellan ZR-45 User Manual

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ZR-45

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User's Manual

FCC ID : 2AAKJZR45

Made in China

The device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the product.

NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the product does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures :

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the product and receiver.

- Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Page 1 Speedlite ZR-45 _____________________________________ User's Manual FCC ID : 2AAKJZR45 Made in China The device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 2: For Your Safety
Disconnect the power or remove the batteries and be sure that you do not touch any of the product’s electrical components, and then bring the ﬂash unit to your local Clellan dealer or authorized service center for repair.
Page 3 When using standard size AA or other common rechargeable batteries such as NiCd and Ni-MH battery types, or when recharging them, be sure to use only the battery charger speciﬁed by the battery maker and read the instructions thoroughly. Do not recharge these batteries with their terminals reversed in the charger or before the batteries have cooled off sufﬁciently because they could leak corrosive liquids, explode or catch on ﬁre.
Page 4: Check Before Use
For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Check before Use Included items The ZR-45 comes with the following accessories. Check that all items are included before use. Speedlite Stand Soft case Color Filter Set Warranty card User’s manual (this manual)
Page 5 Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Clellan representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information: www.clellan.com...
Page 6: Compatible Cameras
The ZR-45 is a high-performance E-TTL-compatible Speedlite with a large guide number of 45 (ISO 100/ m) (at the 105 mm zoom position in Clellan standard illumination pattern, 20°C/68°F.) Combined with a E-TTL camera, the ZR-45 can easily perform various types of ﬂash operations, such as E- TTL auto ﬂash and wireless multiple ﬂash.
Page 7: Main Functions
Main functions! ! E-TTL mode! ! The camera controls the ZR-45’s ﬂash output level by measuring the light reﬂected from the subject when the ZR-45 ﬁres a series of monitor pre-ﬂashes. Manual ﬂash mode ! ! By setting the aperture and the ﬂash output level, you can manually set the exposure and the distance to the subject.
Page 8: Support Functions
This function sets the LCD panel illumination to on or off. LCD panel contrast setting ! ! This function adjusts the contrast of the LCD panel. Standby function! This function automatically puts the ZR-45 in standby mode to conserve battery power.
Page 9 Thermal Cut-out! This function protects the ZR-45 from high operating temperatures. If the temperature of the unit rises to a certain level, the ZR-45 will switch to protective shutdown mode.
Page 10: Basic Operation
For more on batteries, refer to “Batteries” and “Notes on batteries.” Attaching the ZR-45 to the camera ! Make sure the power switch of ZR-45 and the camera body are turned off. Rotate the mounting foot lock ring to the left.
Page 11: Control Buttons
10 seconds or more If batteries are weak, the ﬂash head zooms back and forth even when the ZR-45 is turned on, making a distinctive sound. In this case, replace the batteries even if an external power source is used.
Page 12: Flash Modes And Functions
When insufﬁcient light for correct exposure is indicated When the ZR-45 ﬁres at full ﬂash output level, ready-lights on the ZR-45 and in the camera’s viewﬁnder blink for approx. three seconds after shooting. In this case, underexposure may occur. To compensate the exposure, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot.
Page 13: Manual Mode
Multi-pattern or Center-weighted. Insufﬁcient light for correct exposure! ! When the ZR-45 ﬁres at full ﬂash output level, ready-lights on the ZR-45 and in the camera’s viewﬁnder blink for approx. three seconds after shooting. In this case, underexposure may occur. To compensate the exposure, use a wider aperture or move closer to the subject and reshoot.
Page 14 ﬂash output level greater than M1/2, actual ﬂash output may decrease to M1/2 level. Bounce ﬂash operation You can tilt or rotate the ZR-45’s ﬂash head to bounce the light off the ceiling or walls, providing more natural-looking pictures of people with softer shadows. Also, you can soften the shadows even more by...
Page 15 ﬂash head in the normal position. Next, set this aperture on the camera. Using the built-in bounce card! In bounce ﬂash photography, use the ZR-45’s built-in bounce card to create a highlight in the subject’s eyes, making the eyes look more vibrant and avoiding illuminating the front of the subject.
Page 16: Flash Output Level Compensation And Exposure Compensation
By attaching the provided Clellan Diffusion Dome over the ﬂash head, you can diffuse the light even more when doing bounce ﬂash, creating extremely soft light with virtually no shadows. With the camera in either the horizontal or vertical position, you get the same effect. Good results are generally obtained when the ﬂash head is tilted up 60°.
Page 17 You can also set the ﬂash output level on the camera. For details, see your camera user’s manual. If you compensate the ﬂash output level on both the camera and the ZR-45, the exposure is modiﬁed by the sum total of both compensation values.
Page 18 Available functions to be set on the camera!! The following functions are available when used with cameras so equipped. Set these functions on the camera. They cannot be set on the ZR-45 directly. For detailed information regarding camera functions and settings, refer to your camera user’s manual.
Page 19: Available Functions To Be Set On The Camera
For ﬂash shooting distance range in the TTL auto ﬂash mode and the guide numbers in the Auto FP High- Speed Sync mode, refer to “Speciﬁcations.” Slow-sync ﬂash! The ﬂash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to obtain the correct exposure for both the main subject and background in low-light situations.
Page 20 Suitable lens focal length is between 17 mm and 135 mm. Focus areas for each focal length, in which autofocusing is available, are as follows: The AF-Assist illuminator will not light up, if the camera’s autofocus is locked or the ZR-45’s ready-light does not come on.
Page 21 24 - 105mm (14mm with wide panel) Mode Functions : ETTL mode (for Canon) / TTL mode (for ﬁlm camera) Manual mode High speed synchronization Master & Slave mode (Wireless , 2.4GHz and Optical trigger) Zoom Functions : Auto Zoom (Flash coverage set automatically to match the lens focal length and image size) Manual Zoom (Focal length : 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 80mm, 105mm) * Remarks : Flash use with Wide Panel, Zoom position will reset to 24mm and the ﬂash coverage is 14mm Flash Power control :...
Page 22 4 x AA alkaline battery or Ni-MH batteries also usable 2 x 2 battery box with picture indication Battery Life : 800 to 1500 times Recycling Time : 8 sec., with fresh alkaline batteries Remarks : Clellan & Co. assumes information may be changed or updated without notice.