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Metz mecablitz 45CL-4 Digital TTL Handle Mount Flash (Basic Kit)

    • Original: $474.90
    • Save: $37.02
  • Price: $437.88
  • GBP 279.57
  • B&H # ME45CL4B
  • Mfr# MZ 45140

Product Highlights

  • Guide No. 148'/45 m at 35mm
  • TTL with Optional Cable & Module

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The Metz 45-CL4 Digital Flash is a heavy-duty handle mount flash that supports even the advanced TTL systems used with Digital SLR cameras: E-TTL II flash mode from Canon, i-TTL/i-TTL-BL and D-TTL from Nikon or ADI flash control from Sony/Minolta.

The 45 series is the smallest amongst Metz handle-mount flashes that provide TTL capability. In conjunction with the SCA-3045 connection cable and a dedicated SCA 3002 system module, this flash will fully support all advanced functions of the camera and/or flash (where supported by the camera).

This kit is the "basic" version, with just a AA battery holder and simple PC cord included. These are enough for the photographer who likes to keep things simple, and who likes to shoot in manual mode.

Lots of features are packed into a compact flash for its class, such as an auxiliary fill-flash light, bounce and swivel capacity, wide-angle diffuser and more.

Note! Requires camera-dedicated module and SCA-3045 connection cable

TTL compatible with most digital and film SLR cameras
Manual flash mode with 5 partial lighting levels
Secondary flash (with 3 lighting levels) helps to fill-in shadows in close-up areas that are created when using an indirect flash
Mount Shoe
Guide No. 148' (45.11 m) ISO100 at 35 mm position
Angle of Coverage 63°
Wide-Angle Adapter: 75°
Vari-Power 1/1 - 1/4
TTL Dedication Yes
Bounce Head Yes
Swivel Head Yes
Zoom Head None
Off Camera Terminal Proprietary
Recycle Time Approximately 3 seconds - 14
Power Source 6x AA Alkaline, NiCad, Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.6 x 10 x 4" / 9.14 x 25.40 x 10.16 cm
Weight 1.5 lb / 680 g

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Metzmecablitz 45CL-4 Digital TTL Handle Mount Flash (Basic Kit)
 
4.8

(based on 5 reviews)

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Pros

  • Easy to use (4)
  • Fast recycling (4)
  • Consistent output (3)
  • Durable (3)
  • Good power output (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Fill flash (4)
    • General purpose (4)
    • Portraits (4)
    • Night photography (3)
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      • Pro photographer (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
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    5.0

    BEST REMOTE FLASH

    By Paula Taleb

    from Goiania - GO - BRAZIL

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • DURABILITY
    • Fast Recycling

    Cons

    • BATERY

    Best Uses

    • Fill Flash
    • General Use
    • Night Photography
    • Photojournalism
    • Portraits

    Comments about Metz mecablitz 45CL-4 Digital TTL Handle Mount Flash (Basic Kit):

    I work with events photography and this is the best remote flash we have ever worked with.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Hammer head flash

    By Bubblegum Photography

    from Melbourne, Australia

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Fast Recycling
    • Lightweight
    • Powerful Output
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Fill Flash
      • Portraits

      Comments about Metz mecablitz 45CL-4 Digital TTL Handle Mount Flash (Basic Kit):

      I have used Metz Flashes for years, there is nothing on the market that compares to the Metz hammerhead flash. They last forever, run a long time on 6 rechargeable batteries or portable battery pack if you are working off a tri-pod.

      I use this as mainly a fill flash and can light the background around my subject. There is no other flash I would use and no other flash I would buy. You get what you pay for and this is the case with Metz

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      5.0

      Excellent - after purchasing the correct

      By Dr. WU

      from Miami. Florida

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Consistent Output
      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Powerful Output

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • General Use
        • Night Photography
        • Portraits

        Comments about Metz mecablitz 45CL-4 Digital TTL Handle Mount Flash (Basic Kit):

        Really great - works very well - could not be better.

        BTW: Very good serce and help desk.

        Thanks and Happy New Year!

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        • No

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        4.0

        Great Flash

        By Tony Pham

        from Australia

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent Output
        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Fast Recycling
        • Lightweight
        • Powerful Output
        • Versatile

        Cons

        • Not Interchangeable

        Best Uses

        • Fill Flash
        • General Use
        • Photojournalism
        • Portraits

        Comments about Metz mecablitz 45CL-4 Digital TTL Handle Mount Flash (Basic Kit):

        Great for weddings

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        • No

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        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        trust worthy and easy to use

        By chuck

        from Frisco,TX

        About Me Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast Recycling
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Fill Flash
          • General Use
          • Night Photography

          Comments about Metz mecablitz 45CL-4 Digital TTL Handle Mount Flash (Basic Kit):

          I must trust my equipment to work quick and accurately ... I have that with my Metz flashes

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