X LITE ZR45 User Manual

Speedlite

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.

For your safety!! ! ! !

Before using your product, please read the following safety precautions carefully and thoroughly to ensure correct and safe use and to help prevent damage to your Clellan product or injury to yourself or others.

For quick reference by those who use the product, please keep these safety instructions near the product.

In this manual, safety instructions are indicated with these symbols:

WARNING

Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol could result in personal injury, or death and property damage

CAUTION

Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol could result in property damage.

WARNINGS for Speedlite

Never attempt to disassemble or repair the ﬂash unit by yourself, as this could result in you receiving an electric shock and could also cause the unit to malfunction; such malfunction could lead to personal injury.

If the ﬂash unit is dropped and damaged, do not touch any exposed interior metal parts. Such parts, especially the Speedlite’s capacitor and associated parts, could be in a high-charge state and if touched could cause an electric shock. 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.

If you detect heat, smoke or notice a burning smell, immediately stop operation and remove the batteries to prevent the unit from catching on ﬁre or melting. Allow the ﬂash unit to cool down so that you can safely touch it and remove the batteries. Then bring the unit to your local Clellan dealer or authorized service center for repair.

The ﬂash unit should never be submerged in liquid or exposed to rain, saltwater or moisture unless it is properly protected from the liquids and moisture. Underwater use requires a certiﬁed underwater housing. If water or moisture gets inside the unit, this could cause the unit to catch on ﬁre or cause an electric shock. In such instances you should immediately remove the batteries from the Speedlite and then bring the unit to your local Clellan dealer or authorized service center for repair.

Do not ﬁre the ﬂash unit directly at the driver of a moving car, as this could temporarily impair the driver’s vision and cause an accident.

Do not ﬁre the ﬂash unit directly into the eyes of someone that is at close range, as it could damage the retinas of their eyes. Never ﬁre the ﬂash unit closer than 1 meter from infants.

Do not ﬁre the unit while the ﬂash head is touching a person or object. Such use can result in the person being burned, and/or their clothes igniting from the heat of the ﬂash’s ﬁring.

Keep small accessories out of the reach of children to avoid the possibility of the accessory being swallowed. If an accessory is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult with a doctor.

Use only the batteries speciﬁed in this user’s manual. Batteries other than those speciﬁed could leak corrosive liquids, explode or catch on ﬁre or otherwise not perform satisfactorily.

Do not mix battery types, brands or old and new batteries, as the batteries could leak corrosive liquids, explode or catch on ﬁre. When using more than one battery in a product, always use identical batteries that were purchased at the same time.

Non-rechargeable batteries such as manganese, alkaline-manganese and lithium batteries should never be charged in a battery charger because they could leak corrosive liquids, explode or catch on ﬁre.

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. The same caution also applies to using the rechargeable batteries that may be supplied by the photo product’s manufacturer.

Do not touch the ﬂash unit with wet hands, as this could cause an electric shock.

Keep the ﬂash unit away from children to prevent them from putting the unit in or near their mouth, or otherwise touching a dangerous part of the product; as such contact could cause an electric shock.

Do not apply strong physical shocks to the unit, as this could cause a malfunction that could cause the unit to explode or catch on ﬁre.

Never use active agents that contain ﬂammable substances such as paint thinner, benzene or paint remover to clean the unit, and never store the unit in locations containing chemicals such as camphor and naphthalene, as this could damage the plastic case, cause a ﬁre or cause an electric shock.

Remove any batteries from the unit before storing the unit for a long time to prevent the unit from catching on ﬁre or leaking corrosive liquids.

WARNINGS for Batteries!! !

Never heat or throw batteries into ﬁre, as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode.

Do not short-circuit or disassemble the batteries because this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode.

Do not mix battery types, brands or old and new batteries, as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode.

Do not install batteries in the reverse direction as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode. Even if only one battery is installed in reverse it will cause the Speedlite to malfunction.

Be sure to use the battery charger speciﬁed by the battery maker to avoid the possibility of batteries leaking corrosive liquids, generating heat or exploding.

Do not carry or store batteries along with metallic materials such as necklaces and hair pins because such materials could cause the batteries to short-circuit, leading to battery leakage, heat generation or an explosion. In addition, specially when carrying a quantity of batteries, place them carefully in a storage case that prevents the battery terminals from touching another battery’s terminals because if they touch in reverse order it could also cause the batteries to short-circuit, leading to battery leakage, heat generation or an explosion.

If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and get in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with running water and consult with a doctor. Your eyes could be seriously damaged if they are not treated quickly.

If corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and come in contact with your skin or clothes, wash immediately with running water. Prolonged contact could injure your skin.

Always follow the warnings and instructions printed on the batteries to avoid activities that could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or catch on ﬁre.

Be sure to use only batteries speciﬁed in this user’s manual, to avoid the possibility of batteries leaking corrosive liquids, generating heat or exploding.

Never open the casing surrounding batteries or use batteries whose casing has been breached as such batteries could leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode.

Keep batteries out of the reach of children to help avoid the possibility of them being swallowed. If a battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult with a doctor.

Batteries should not be submerged in water, exposed to rain, moisture or saltwater unless they are properly protected from the wet environment. If water or moisture gets inside the batteries, this could cause them to leak corrosive liquids or generate heat.

Do not use any battery that appears abnormal in any way, including a change in color or shape. Such batteries could leak corrosive liquids or generate heat.

Stop recharging rechargeable batteries if you notice that recharging is not completed within the speciﬁed time to help prevent the possibility of the battery leaking corrosive liquids or generating heat.

When recycling or disposing of batteries, be sure to insulate their terminals with tape. If the battery’s positive and negative terminals shortcircuit after coming into contact with metallic objects, it could cause ﬁre, heat generation or an explosion. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local government regulations.

Non-rechargeable batteries should never be charged in a battery charger because they could leak corrosive liquids or generate heat.

Remove dead batteries from your equipment immediately, as they could leak corrosive liquids, generate heat or explode.

For your safety!! ! ! !

Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries. This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries. This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

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)

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

About the ZR-45!! !

This section explains the features and key functions of the ZR-45

ZR-45 features! ! ! !

Features of the ZR-45! !!!!

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 ETTL auto ﬂash and wireless multiple ﬂash.

FX/DX selection enables the setting of the light distribution angle in accordance with the camera’s image area between FX- and DX-formats, and provides effective and high-quality lighting.

Power zoom function automatically adjusts the zoom position to match the lens focal length from 24 mm to 105 mm (in FX format)/24 mm to 105 mm (in DX format). When the built-in wide-ﬂash adapter is used or the Clellan Diffusion Dome is attached, the zoom position is automatically set to match a wideangle lens with much shorter focal length.

Bounce ﬂash or close-up ﬂash photography can be easily performed.

Custom functions are provided to allow for various settings.

Compatible cameras! ! !

The ZR-45 has been optimized for use with E-TTL compatible SLR cameras.

E-TTL mode!! ! ! ! !

Advanced Wireless Lighting!!

With Advanced Wireless Lighting, wireless multiple ﬂash operation in the TTL (E-TTL) mode can be accomplished with ETTL-compatible digital SLRs. In this mode, you can divide the slave ﬂash units into three groups and control the ﬂash output independently for each group, expanding your range of creative multiple-ﬂash shooting techniques

High-Speed Sync! ! ! !

High-Speed ﬂash synchronization at a compatible camera’s highest shutter speed is possible. This is useful when you want to use a wider aperture to achieve shallow depth of ﬁeld to blur the background

AF-Assist illuminator! ! !

In autofocus operation, the ZR-45 emits AF-Assist illumination, which matches the wider AF area of ETTL-compatible cameras. With cameras supporting this function, autofocus photography in dim lighting is possible even when the camera’s focus point (focus area) is changed

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.

Bounce ﬂash! ! ! ! ! !

By tilting or rotating the ﬂash head, you can bounce the light off a ceiling or wall to make use of reﬂected light.

Using color ﬁlters! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Three color ﬁlters can be added to create special effect.

Flash output level compensation/Exposure compensation! !

Flash output level compensation is performed by modifying the ﬂash output level for the ﬂash illuminated subject only. Exposure compensation is performed by intentionally modifying the correct exposure to modify both the subject and background exposure.

2.4 GHz Wireless multiple ﬂash! ! ! !

In this mode, you can divide the slave ﬂash units into four groups and set the ﬂash mode and ﬂash output level compensation values separately for each group as well as the master ﬂash unit.

Functions that are set on the camera

The ZR-45 automatically ﬁres at faster shutter speeds than the camera’s sync shutter speed.

2nd Curtain ﬂash sync! ! ! ! !

2nd curtain ﬂash sync creates a picture in which the blur of a moving subject appears behind the subject and not in front. In this mode, the ﬂash ﬁres just before the rear curtain starts to close.

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