Clellan ZR-45, User Manual, Page: 14 / 22

* The aperture on the ZR-45 cannot be set directly. The shooting distance indicated matches the selected
flash output level and aperture.
7 Compose the picture, confirm that the ready-light is on, then shoot.
Manual mode !! ! ! !
Setting the flash output level
Press the Function button 1, and then rotate the selector dial to change the flash output level.
When you rotate the selector dial clockwise, the indicated denominator decreases (flash output level
increases).
1/128 1/128 (+ 0.3) 1/128 (+ 0.7) 1/64
1/1 1/2 1/64 (+ 0.7) 1/64 (+ 0.3)
1/1 1/128 1/4 (– 0.7) 1/4 (– 0.3) 1/4
1/2 1/2 (– 0.3) 1/2 (– 0.7)
1/1 1/2 1/64 1/128
When you rotate the selector dial counterclockwise, the indicated denominator increases (flash output level
decreases)
1/1 1/128 1/4 (– 0.7) 1/4 (– 0.3) 1/4
1/2 1/2 (– 0.3) 1/2 (– 0.7)
The flash output level changes in ±1/3 steps except between 1/1 and 1/2. 1/32 (-0.3) and 1/64 (+0.7)
represent the same flash output level.
In default setting, flash output level compensation between 1/1 and 1/2 is ±1 step. This step can be
changed to ±1/3 using custom setting (kC-22). With some cameras, and when using faster shutter speeds
with a 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
using the Clellan Diffusion Dome
For more details and comparative example photos, see the separate booklet,
“A collection of example photos”
Setting the flash head ! ! ! !
Tilt or rotate the ZR-45’s flash head by holding down the flash head
The ZR-45’s flash head tilts up 90° and rotates horizontally 180° to the left and right.
Set the flash head at a click stop at the angles shown.
Setting flash head tilting/rotating angles, and choosing the reflecting surface.
Good results are generally obtained most simply when the flash head is tilted up and you use the ceiling as
a reflecting surface.
Rotate the flash head horizontally to get the same effect when you hold the camera in the vertical position.
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