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PostPosted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:09 pm    Post subject: Metz 60 CT-1 Reply with quote

Flash Metz 60 CT-1
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4135656?page=2
I've found this flash on the storage , it's got a dryfit A200 battery inside ,empty of course but I have no charger.
I am looking forward to do same that guy did on that post, before buying anything, is there anyway to test the flash see if it's working?
Or any way to recharge the dryfit battery with an external charger ? What kind should it be? I have plenty of chargers around, but not sure which one should I use


PostPosted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any 8.4V Li-ion battery can be substituted temporarily.

The A200 battery is probably dead; cannot accept charge. Measure the voltage with a meter. Some voltage means the battery may accept a charge. Use jumper leads to connect to an 8.4V Li-ion battery charger, used by many cameras.


PostPosted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 3:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for answering, I thought this place wouldn't get many visitors lol
I've measured old battery and has no voltage at all, dies that mean that is dead or still be able to charge? I do have some chargers different voltages , I would peel of part of insulation on the cables and connect to the battery, how would I know which one is the + and the - ?


PostPosted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 4:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No voltage is dead. RIP

Use your meter to sort + and -

I use the "View posts since last visit" link top of page http://forum.mflenses.com/search,search_id,newposts.html


PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

These old Metz flashguns can have capacitor problems. My forty year old CT-4's capacitor wore out. It would hold enough charge for a shot then take 15 minutes to charge up again.

If you're planning to use it if its OK, beware of the trigger voltage. These are <<reportedly>> 21v which may be a little too high for your camera. Charge it and measure it across the terminals with a digital volt meter before you use it.

Best of luck


PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

visualopsins wrote:
No voltage is dead. RIP

Use your meter to sort + and -

I use the "View posts since last visit" link top of page http://forum.mflenses.com/search,search_id,newposts.html


LOL oops! Guessing not possible to sort + - with no voltage. Sorry about that.

However, plus wire is usually RED. Minus may be white or black.