New Replacement Battery Basket for Metz 45: Finally the Perfect Solution for Your Flash Unit!

The Metz 45 handle-mount flashes are powerful, robust, and widely used. However, all owners know one problem: the original battery holders become brittle and often break after years of use. To solve this problem, we offer high-quality replacement battery holders!

Two Versions for Optimal Performance

Our new battery holders are available in two versions:

• Version 1: For 6 × 1.5V alkaline batteries (9V operating voltage)
• Version 2: For 6 × 1.2V Ni-MH or Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries (7.2V operating voltage)

Why Are There Two Versions?

The Metz 45 flash has two different contact pairs with separate circuits for charging the capacitor:

• The 9V circuit is designed for alkaline batteries and switches off when the voltage drops to 7V. If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are used here, they have a significantly shorter operating time because they start at only 7.2V and are recognized as “empty” prematurely.
• The 7.2V circuit is specially designed for Ni-MH or Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries. This allows the batteries to be used optimally and the flash to operate efficiently.

Choosing the right version is therefore crucial for optimizing your flash's performance and service life!

Product Benefits

• Easy to use: The bottom section of the holder can be unscrewed, allowing the batteries or rechargeable batteries to be changed quickly.
• Longer flash operation: High-quality NiMH rechargeable batteries (e.g., Varta 2600 mAh) are enough for several hundred flashes at medium power.
• Perfect fit: The holder sits securely and firmly in the battery compartment without wobbling.
• Reliable compatibility: Compatible with all Metz 45 models:
  • Mecablitz 45 CT-1, CT-3, CT-4, CT-5
  • Mecablitz 45 CL-1, CL-3, CL-4, CL-4 Digital, CL-5

Compatibility with Earlier Versions

All battery holders sold before February 2025 correspond to the “alkaline” version. If you want longer operation with Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, we recommend the new “Ni-MH” battery holder for optimal performance.

With our new battery holder, brittle holders are a thing of the past. Secure the perfect power supply for your Metz 45 flash now!