Cullmann CULLMAN D4500 User manual

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Congratulations on purchasing your CULLMANN flash unit.
This D 4500 electronic flash unit has been manufactured for
digital and analog cameras using the latest technology in
accordance with the high quality standards of CULLMANN
products.
Please read the instructions carefully and follow their guidelines
so that you can enjoy the full range of possibilities of your flash
unit.
We would like to ask you to do your part in protecting the
environment by refraining from throwing used batteries or
rechargeable batteries into normal household trash; instead
please dispose of them at your photographic equipment
dealership or in specially designated waste.
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Mounting foot type O
Mounting foot type M
Legend:
1. LCD display
2. Self-test display
3. Mode setting display
4. Beeper display
5. Energy level setting
6. Removal display for
the flash area
7. Circuit off display
8. Zoom position
9. Film sensitivity
display
Reflection plate
Diffuser
Flash head
Battery compartment lid
Reception sensor
Red AF light
Closing ring
Mounting foot
(type C and N)
Auto Focus/TTL Flash Unit for:
C – Canon auto focus SLR & digital cameras (E-TTL)
M – Konica Minolta auto focus SLR and digital cameras (ADI and D lenses)
N – Nikon auto focus SLR & digital cameras (TTL and i-TTL)
O – Olympus auto focus SLR & digital cameras
S – Sony Alpha 100
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10. Shutter display
11. Mode button
12. Film sensitivity button
13. Shutter button
14. Beeper on/off
15. Zoom button
16. LCD light
17. Ready / Test light
18. Electricity ON / OFF switch
19. Slave on/off
20. Auto OK
For M, N, O, S
For C
Nikon i-TTL only: When you are using the option „3D-Matrix”,
the information “BL” will be displayed on the LCD screen.
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Special Features
LCD display
Automatic and manual zoom of 24-28-35-50-70-85 mm
Red light ray as a focusing aid for setting the AF in low light
TTL measurement
Automatic speed setting for the shutter
5 energy levels, ratios 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16
Readiness display for the flash in the seeker
Synchronization of the foreground and background light
Reduction of the red-eye effect (for Nikon and Olympus)
Integrated slave function
Integrated reflection plate and diffuser
Energy-saving function
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Removing the Flash Unit from the Camera
Switch off both the flash unit and the camera.
Turn the knurled screw of the flash unit upwards
toward the flash unit. Remove the flash unit from
the device shoe of the camera.
For type M: Press the button that releases the
device shoe and remove the flash unit, pulling it
toward the rear.
For type O: Push both side of the lock/release
button in the directions specified and remove the
flash unit, pulling it toward the rear.
Activating the ON/OFF switch and
Conducting a Flash Test
In order to switch on the flash unit, push the main
switch into the “ON” position. As soon as the
camera is ready to be used, “READY” illuminates
on the readiness display.
Press the test button in order to check whether
the flash unit is operating correctly. If the flash
unit has lost its charge, wait until the “READY”
display illuminates again.
Push the main switch into the “OFF” position in
order to turn off the device.
LC Display Illumination
The LCD display serves in providing general
information about the camera and the current
state of the flash unit; every time the “LIGHT”
button is pressed, the LCD display will illuminate
for around 5 seconds.
Photographing, AF / TTL Operation
Automatic control of the flash
synchronization speed
When the flash unit is ready, the camera
automatically switches into the flash mode
synchronization speed. The synchronization
speed depends upon the camera model and is
generally between 1/30 seconds and 1/250
seconds. If a photo has been taken with the flash,
the LCD display briefly illuminates the “OK”
symbol to confirm the correct lighting.
Inserting the Batteries
Ensure that the main switch is in the “OFF”
position. Push the lid of the battery
compartment forwards and swing it upwards.
Insert the batteries according to the
corresponding symbols for “+/-“.
Close the battery compartment lid and push it
back into its place until it clicks. Ensure that all
batteries are of the same type and are equally
charged; NiCd or NiMh rechargeable batteries
are preferable.
Mounting the Flash Unit onto the
Camera
Switch off both the flash unit and the camera.
Turn the knurled screw of the flash unit upwards
toward the flash unit. Push the flash unit into
the camera’s device shoe. Turn the flash unit’s
knurled screw toward the camera, clamping the
flash unit to the camera.
For type M: Insert the mounting foot of the flash
unit into the device shoe of the camera. This
clicks the flash unit into place.
For type O: Insert the mounting foot of the flash
unit into the device shoe of the camera and
press onto “LOCK” in order to click the flash unit
into place.
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“AF” Measurement Flash for Auto Focus
The red “AF” light ray integrated into the flash
unit supports the automatic focus setting of the
auto focus TTL cameras. When the lighting
conditions on hand are insufficient for the
automatic setting of the focal width, the flash
unit projects a red light ray onto the object as
soon as the camera shutter is touched slightly.
Then the auto focus of the camera adjusts to the
object with the help of the red light ray.
TTL Flash Control
The flash unit receives its information solely
from the connected TTL-controlled camera. The
measurement of the lighting in TTL mode (TTL =
‘through the lens’) is conducted by the camera
sensor.
This sensor measures the light that is reaching
the film through the camera lens. An electronic
control circuit inside the camera forwards a stop
signal to the camera as soon as the film has
received light; TTL mode means that all factors
that influence the lighting of the film (such as
filters, changes in the shutter or zooms with a
variable shutter) are taken into consideration.
You don’t have to concern yourself with the
setting of the light emission. The camera’s
electronic system automatically guides the
necessary light quantity. Additionally, you can
use measurement devices (e.g., spot, matrix or
centered lighting measurement) that are
provided in some cameras. To activate the TTL
flash mode, gently tap the mode selector into
the TTL position. The LCD display then shows
“TTL”.
Manual Flash Mode with Full Light
Emission
In order to use the flash unit with the full light
emission, the mode selector must be placed into
the M position (Manual). Then, every time the
flash unit is activated, a flash with full energy
takes place. The LCD display automatically
provides the distance necessary for the correct
lighting between the flash and the object.
Adjustment to the individual shooting situation
can be done by resetting the lens shutter or the
focal width (on the camera). 5 levels can be
selected for the “Energy Ratio”, 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
and 1/16, by lightly tapping the mode selector
when it is in the “M” position.
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Synchronization of the Foreground and
Background Lighting
The flash unit supports the synchronization of
foreground and background lighting: Simply
activate the Front or Rear mode.
With Canon, Konica, Minolta, Nikon and
Olympus, the cameras control the
synchronization of the foreground and
background lighting, making it unnecessary to
adjust the settings on the flash unit.
Swiveling Vertical/Horizontal Flash
Photos to be taken with a full flash are easily
recognizable due to their hard, dense shadows.
This is often accompanied by a sharp decline of
the foreground in the direction of the
background. This phenomenon can be
prevented with a swiveling flash. Because the
diffused light creates a soft, equally distributed
reproduction sharpness, the reflector is turned
upwards by up to 90° so that the flash is
returned by an appropriate reflection surface.
For color shots, the reflection surface must be
white or have a neutral color and be
unstructured. When swiveling the reflector,
ensure that no light falls directly from the
reflector onto the object. When you use the
swiveling flash, the zoom position clicks onto 50
mm, except in Manual mode.
Reflection Plate and Diffuser
The flash unit has an integrated reflection plate
and a diffuser. You can slide out the reflection
plate or the diffuser on the upper side, swivel
the flash head and use the reflection plate to
shoot photos with a heavy effect. The diffuser
can reduce the strong light, creating soft effects.
Using the diffuser is recommended to achieve
ideal results at close proximity (1 – 3 yards).
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Power-Zoom
Automatic control of the motorized zoom
When using zoom lenses that transmit their
focal widths to the camera, the camera forwards
this information to the flash unit. Then the flash
unit automatically adjusts its zoom position.
The automatic reflector control of the motorized
zoom is possible with cameras that permit the
digital transmission to the flash unit.
The LCD display on the flash unit indicates zoom
positions of 24-28-35-50-70-85 mm. When the
flash unit is switched on, the zoom is activated
and the position is set at 35 mm. As soon as the
camera’s release is touched only slightly, the
focal width of the flash unit is automatically
adapted to the focal width of the lens.
Whenever the flash head is not at the normal
setting (pointing forwards) whereby it is in
another position, the zoom position clicks to 50
mm and is indicated in the LCD display by a
short flash in the Auto mode.
Manual Control of the Motorized Zoom
With the “Zoom” button, you can alter the
reflector position of the zoom independently of
the focal width of the lens. The LCD display then
indicates “M” and the current setting of the
reflector’s zoom position.
Light tapping of the “Zoom” button changes the
zoom position in this order: 24-28-35-50-70-85
mm.
Auto Zoom position: 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 mm
zoom.
Receiver Function
This flash unit can be operated as a wireless
receiver by setting the switch “Slave Mode” to
the S position. The flash unit switches
automatically to the M mode with an energy
ration of 1:1 and a focal width of 24 mm. When
the sensor discovers the release of an extreme
flash, the flash is released simultaneously. The
quantity of the light emission can be selected by
setting the energy ration from 1/1 to 1/8. If
several flash units are used as receivers, then
the corresponding quantity of light must be
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taken into consideration in order to calculate the
correct lighting. If the reception mode is
activated, the energy-saving mode does not
operate.
Energy-Saving Function
To save electricity, the flash unit automatically
switches off approximately 3 minutes after it has
been switched on or since the most recent flash
was released. The LCD display indicates the
“OFF” signal. To reactivate the flash unit, simply
press any button switch below the LCD display
table or switch the main switch off and back on.
The flash unit is not full switched off in the
energy-saving function setting, but its energy
use is drastically reduced. When you are no
longer using the flash unit, set the main switch
to “OFF”.
Safety Instructions
Never use a flash in direct proximity to the eyes
of people or animals. This can damage the
retina and even lead to blindness.
Only use energy sources specified in the usage
instructions.
Never attempt to open or short-circuit batteries.
Never expose batteries or rechargeable batteries
to increased temperatures such as intensive
sunlight or fire.
Always switch off the flash unit before changing
the batteries.
Do not attempt to open the flash unit, as it is
under high voltage. There are not parts inside
the flash unit that can be repaired by the user.
In the event that the flash unit is damaged to the
extent that internal parts are exposed, then the
flash unit may only be used again after it has
been repaired. Remove the batteries so that it
cannot be used unintentionally.
Never attempt to repair the flash unit yourself.
In the event of problems, contact our Customer
Service.
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Technical Data
Guide number (ISO 100) 36 at 85 mm
Reflector with motorized zoom 24-28-35-50-70-85 mm
Energy supply 4 x 1.5 V NiCd or NiMh batteries
Flash times 1/1,000 – 1/20,000 seconds
Charging Time 0,5-9 seconds
Number of flashes Approximately 80 times with new
NiCd or NiMh batteries (according
to the battery performance)
Color temperature Daylight
Dimensions Approximately 175 x 74 x 59 mm
Net weight Approximately 270 grams
(without batteries)
Technical alterations reserved.
* With Minolta Dynax 3 and 5, switch the WL setting on
the function selector to the ON position prior to using the D 4500.
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Pied de montage type O
Pied de montage type M
Légende:
1. Affichage LCD
2. Affichage autotest
3. Affichage du réglage
du mode
4. Affichage du bip
sonore
5. Réglage du niveau
d'énergie
6. Affichage de la
distance pour la zone
couverte par le flash
7. Affichage du courant
OFF
8. Position du zoom
9. Affichage de la
sensibilité du film
Plaque réfléchissante
Diffuseur
Tête de flash
Couvercle du
compartiment à piles
Capteur de réception
Lumière rouge
Anneau de fermeture
Pied de montage
(Type C et N)
Pour M, N, O, S
Pour C
Auto Focus/TTL Flash Unit for:
C – Canon auto focus SLR & digital cameras (E-TTL)
M – Konica Minolta auto focus SLR and digital cameras (ADI and D lenses)
N – Nikon auto focus SLR & digital cameras (TTL and I-TTL)
O – Olympus auto focus SLR & digital cameras
S – Sony Alpha 100
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10. Affichage du diaphragme
11. Touche de mode
12. Touche de sensibilité du film
13. Touche du diaphragme
14. Bip sonore Marche /Arrêt
15. Touche zoom
16. Éclairage LCD
17. Voyant Ready /Test
18. Bouton courant ON/ OFF
(Marche /Arrêt)
19. Slave on/off
20. Auto OK
FRA
FRA
Nikon i-TTL: Si vous utilisez l´option “3D-Matrix”
l`écran LCD affiche l`information “BL”.
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Montagevoet type O
Montagevoet type M
Legenda:
1. LCD-scherm
2. Zelftestindicator
3. Indicatie van de
modusinstelling
4. Indicatie van de
pieper
5. Instelling van het
energieniveau
6. Afstandsindicator
voor het flitsbereik
7. "Stroom uit"-
indicator
8. Zoompositie
9. Filmgevoeligheids-
indicator
Reflecterende plaat
Diffusor
Flitskop
Deksel van het batterijvak
Ontvangstsensor
Rood AF-licht
Sluitring
Montagevoet (type C en N)
Voor M, N, O, S
Voor C
Autofocus-/TTL-flitser voor:
C – Canon autofocus SLR- en digitale camera's (E-TTL)
M – Konica Minolta autofocus SLR- en digitale camera's
(ADI- en D-lenzen)
N – Nikon autofocus SLR en digitale camera's (TTL en i-TTl)
O – Olympus autofocus SLR en digitale camera's
S – Sony Alpha 100
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10. Diafragma-indicator
11. Modusknop
12. Filmgevoeligheidsknop
13. Diafragmaknop
14. Pieper aan/uit
15. Zoomknop
16. LCD-verlichting
17. Ready/test-lampje
18. Schakelaar stroom on/off
19. Slave on/off
20. Auto OK
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Nikon i-TTL: In het display verschijnt de melding "BL", als op
de camera het belichtingstype "3D-Matrix" is gekozen.
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