Clellan ZR-45 User Manual Download Page 16

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°. When the Clellan Diffusion Dome is attached and 
when the camera's image area is set to FX format, the zoom position is automatically set at 12 mm, 14 mm 
or 17 mm, and 8 mm, 10 mm or 11 mm while setting the camera’s image area to DX format.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attaching the Clellan color filter set

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Attach the Clellan color filter set as shown in the illustration with the Clellan logo facing up.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes when using the Clellan color filter set. The distance between the camera and subject differs from the 
center of the frame to the periphery, so the peripheral area might not be sufficiently lit in some cases.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the built-in wide-flash adapter 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slowly pull out the wide-flash adapter all the way, and position it over the flash head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then slide the bounce card back into place inside the flash head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the built-in wide-flash adapter is attached and when the camera's image 

 

area is set to FX format, the zoom position is automatically set at 12 mm, 

 

14 mm or 17 mm, and 8 mm, 10 mm or 11 mm while setting the camera’s 

 

image area to DX format. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To set the zoom position manually, go to custom setting and set “Zoom position 

 

setting if the built-in wide-flash adapter is broken off accidentally” to [ON] 

 

(manual setting is available).    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To put the built-in wide-flash adapter back into place, lift it and push it into the 

 

flash head as far as it will go.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash photography with color filters

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Three types of color filters for changing the color of the light from the flash are available.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more details on photo examples with color balanced using color filters, visit www.clellan.com
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash output level compensation and exposure compensation

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Making flash output level compensation

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You can make exposure compensation for the flash illuminated subject only without affecting the 
background exposure by modifying the ZR-45’s flash output level.
 
As a basic guide, some plus compensation may be necessary to make the main subject brighter, and some 
minus compensation to make it darker. Flash output level compensation is possible in E-TTL auto flash. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Press the Function  button 1 to highlight the Flash output level compensation value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn the selector dial to set desired flash output level compensation value. 

 

 

 

The compensation value can be set in 1/3 steps from +3.0 to -3.0 EV.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for ZR-45

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...pair 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 under...

Page 3: ...ot 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...

Page 4: ...ry 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 aft...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...ns 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 o...

Page 7: ...ation 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 subj...

Page 8: ...y test firing the ZR 45 FX DX selection The ZR 45 automatically selects the suitable light distribution angle in accordance with the camera s image area between FX format 36 x 24 and DX format 24 x 16...

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 9...

Page 10: ...line 1 5 V Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride 1 2 V When replacing batteries use fresh batteries of the same brand For more on batteries refer to Batteries and Notes on batteries Attaching the ZR 45 to the ca...

Page 11: ...und In this case replace the batteries even if an external power source is used Low battery power indicator When battery power is low the icon shown at the left appears on the LCD and the ZR 45 stops...

Page 12: ...e flash shooting distance range is indicated by numbers and a bar chart on the LCD Set the shooting distance within this range The range varies depending on ISO sensitivity camera s image area setting...

Page 13: ...ing may indicate insufficient light for correct exposure In this case set a wider aperture on the camera or lens or move closer to the subject Manual mode In Manual flash mode you select the aperture...

Page 14: ...d 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 de...

Page 15: ...ash operation In bounce flash there is a light loss of 2 to 3 stops when compared with normal flash photography with flash head adjusted to horizontal front Therefore you should use a two or three ste...

Page 16: ...a s image area is set to FX format the zoom position is automatically set at 12 mm 14 mm or 17 mm and 8 mm 10 mm or 11 mm while setting the camera s image area to DX format To set the zoom position ma...

Page 17: ...ubjects of low reflectivity Using the Speedlite Stand Use the provided Speedlite Stand for stable placement of the slave flash units Attach the ZR 45 to the Speedlite Stand in the same way that you at...

Page 18: ...the effective shooting distance between the master and slave flash units is approx 10 m 33 ft or less in the front position and approx 7 m 23 ft at both sides These ranges vary slightly depending on...

Page 19: ...ash fi res immediately after the front curtain opens completely in rear curtain sync the flash fires just before the rear curtain starts to close Since slow shutter speeds are usually used use a tripo...

Page 20: ...S Single Servo AF with focus priority AF A or AF The effective shooting distance with the AF Assist Illuminator is approx 1 m to 10 m 3 3 to 33 ft from the center of the image with a 50mm f 1 8 lens...

Page 21: ...ization Yes Wide Panel Diffuser Yes Flip out reflector card Yes White Add on color diffuser 4 colour selection Bounce Functions Turn the flash head upward to 45 60 75 90 Tilt the flash head sideway to...

Page 22: ...on the Flash again press Camera shutter button or Flash Pilot Lamp button Power source 4 x AA alkaline battery or Ni MH batteries also usable 2 x 2 battery box with picture indication Battery Life 800...

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