Any Metz 45 CL/CT users out there Hassy Proflash 4504 users can likewise chime in

[jochen]

an additional comment: On my old 45 CT 1 I have measured a voltage of over 230 V between the two contacts of the plug if it is charged! This high ignition voltage maybe can damage modern electronic cameras. There was a certain serial-number after which the voltage was lower and safe.

 

[wiltw]

No capacitor in the AA holder of my 45CL3 or 45CT4. The original owner manual provides no explicit warning against the use of rechargeables in the 45-39 AA holder, although the instructions do say "use only alkaline manganese batteries of size IEC LR 6 (penlight cells size AA)"

The 45-40 Nicad pack from Metz is not one that is designed for the user to remove and replace cells. The Nicads in this holder are factory installed in the pack.

I just rechecked my two battery holders and indeed found a black capacitor in both battery holders, which I neglected to see due to its location.