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COLOR SCAN OF MIRANDA RE-II User manual
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- COLOR SCAN OF MIRANDA RE-II
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- English
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LOADING THE BATTERY
A2
Insert only a 1.3 volt mercury battery (Mallory PX 675
or equivalent) into the chamber, flat side (+) facing up.
SETTING THE ASA SPEEDView original page 7Page 9 · Read text
LOADING AND WINDING THE FI LM
cl
ONLY load or.unload film in the shade, never
in the sunlight.
To open the back cover, lift the FILM REWIND KNOB
all fie way up. The back cover will automatically swing
open, and the film counter will return to the starting
position 'S'.
c2
Insert the film cassette into the film chamber as shown at
left. Push $e FILM REWIND KNOB all the way down to
its original position. lf it doesn't go down, rotate it a little
left or right. The film cassette is now engaged by fre
FILM REWIND SHAFT.
c4
Using the FILM ADVANCE LEVER, advance the film to
check that bo$ top and bottom film perforations are
engaged by the SPROCKET WHEEL. Snap trre back cover
closed.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
www.butkus.us c5 Turn the FILM REWIND CRANK clockwise (in the direc- tion of the engraved arrow) until all the slack in the film cassette is taken up. This occurs when there is resistance to further turning of the crank. D2 WiNd thc FILM ADVANCE LEVER ANd TEIEASE thE shutter a few times until the pointer in the FILM COUNTER is aligned with the second dot after 'S'. Release the shutter.View original page 10
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DETERMINING PROPER EXPOSURE
OR ffili"?tape*ure
I3
Turn the exposure meter on by rotating the METER CUT-
OFF SWITCH so that the two red marks are aligned.
performed step 2a then center the meter I4a lf you
n6edle by adjusting the lens aperture.
lf you performed step 2b then center the meter
needle by adjusting the shutter speed.View original page 11Page 13 · Read text
XPERIMENT WITH YOUR
VIIRAIVDAHE.II
C Xigh-speed Action Shots With A Telephoto @ Evening
Long Exposures @ Macrophotos @ Sitfrouette By Under-
exposing Backlit Subjects @ nim The Sensing Area High
For Drama.View original page 13Page 14 · Read text
www.butkus.usMIRAIVDAHE.II
TECHNICAL DATA
CAMERA TYPE
35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera with built-in mechanical focal plane
shutter and TTL meter.
FILM FORMAT
35mm- 24 x 36mm,43.3mm f ilm frame diagonal.
STANDARD LENSES
Miranda Auto EC Somm/f 1.8 or f 1.4, 60 Angle of View.
SHUTTER
Mechanical, rubberized cloth-blind focal plane shutter with speeds from
B to 1/1,OOO second. Top shutter release button with cable release/
self-timer socket.
VIEWFINDER SYSTEM
Interchangeable pentaprism system. Standard finder with 50mm lens
otet 0.92x image magnification, 95% field of view, -1.2 diopter.
EXPOSURE METER SYSTEM
TTL, partial (lower center-weighted) light measuring at open aperture,
closed down possible with special RE'II CM Converter, CdS cell built
into mirror assembly, meter cross-coupled to shutter speed/diaphragm/
film speed controls. Meter activates when shutter is vvound, and deactivates
with shutter release or special cut'off switch. Light measuring range:
EV 3-18 (ASA l00lf 1.4) ASA: 25-1600, Apertures: f 1.4tot22.
FOCUSING SYSTEM
Miranda unique fresnel screen with circular multiple split image microprism
rangefinder in the center. Depth of field preview lever on Auto Miranda
lenses.
LENS INTERCHANGEABI LITY
Accepts all Miranda lenses. Dual Miranda mount: four claw and inside
44mm 0 screw mount.
FLASH SVIVCX RONI ZATION
X and FP contacts on front, and X-contact hot shoe on top. FP
synchronization at all speeds, X at 1/45 sec.
FILM ADVANCE/COUNT SYSTEM
Rapid-load spool, auto-resetting advance counter, single stroke 18Oo film
advance lever, plastic tipped.
DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
144 x 95 x 82mm (body only) 661 grams (body only)
*213 x 3-314x 3-1/4 inches 23-113 ounces
*Specifications in this manual are
POWER SOURCE subject to change without notice
One 1.3V mercury battery due to ongoing technological ad-
(Mallory PX675, Eveready EPX675). vances.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
HOLDING THE CAMERA
To avoid blurred photos the camera must be held firmly.
The sharpest pictures can be taken only when the camera
does not move while the shutter is released.
r Firmly hold the camera with both hands.
o When the camera is utilized in a horizontat position,
comfortably brace your elbows against your body. Rest
the camera on your extended right thumb. Take a deep
breath, and release half. Then while holding in the rest,
smoothly depress the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON
with the tip of your right index finger. The camera is
further steadied by pushing the camera in towards your
nose with the last three fingers of the right hand. your
left hand should serve to focus and support the lens
barrel.
o When the camera is held vertically your right hand
is essentially in the same position with the elbow braced
against the body. The lefl hand should either function
as above or grasp the end of the camera gently pulling
in.
o The camera should be mounted on a tripod and a
cable release used when taking pictures with a tele-
photo lens and/or at dow speeds (1115 second or
slower). lt is also recommended for microphotography..
DEPTH OF FIELD: APERTURE
VISUALLYView original page 15Page 16 · Read text
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FOCUSING THE UNIQUE MIRANDA WAY
HI
The Miranda RE'II has a unique rangefinder
screen. In the center is a microprism spot sur-
an rounded by an inner microprism ring and
outer matte (ground glass) ring. Surrounding the
center circles is a matte field for sharp focusing
combined with concentric Fresnel rings to height'
en image brightness.
The central microprism spot and its surrounding
microprism ring act as a circular multiple split-
image range'finder. lts unique design makes ex-
tremely rapid and accurate focusing easy without
the split'image blackening. Under the most@ffi adverse conditions the rangefinder will only
darken somewhat. For. focusing the circular
multiple split-image microprism spot and/or the
i1 matte field can be utilized.
IN FOCUS
H2
To focus, look through the viewfinder and rotate the
FOCUSING RING right or left as required.
For INFRA-RED photography, first focus normally'
Next, turn the indicated distance on the DISTANCE
SCALE so it is aligned with the red dot and 'R' on the
DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE.
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SETTING THE APERTURE
I6
Rotate the APERTURE RING with the thumb and index
finger of your left hand. Align the desired aperaturc
number (f/stop) with the red dot and line which also
serve as the LENS POSITIONING MARKS.
PREVIEWING DEPTH OF FI ELD
T7 The Miranda RE.ll is an open aperture camera. Provision
for DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW is made on the lens,
not on t{re camera body. For this reason the method
for previewing the depth of field will vary with the
lens mounted on the camera.
Miranda Auto EC lenses have a PREVIEW LEVER on
the lovner left, next to the METER CUT-OFF SWITCH
when mounted on the RE.ll. Each Miranda Auto EC
lens also features a DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE on the
top of the lens. To read the approximate depdr of
field, note the aperture number indicated on the APER-
TURE RING. The same numbers to the left and right
on the DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE point to the dept'r
indicated on the DISTANCE scALE.
For example: On the Miranda Auto EC 50mm t11.4
lens as shown at rig[rt, when the aperture is at f/8 and
the subject is at 5 meters (16.25 ftl, the depth of field
extends from approximately 4 meters (13 feetl to 10
meters (32.5 feet).
To visually see the depth of field, stop the aperture
down (close the diaphragm) by sliding tre PREVIEW
LEVER downward.
I8
DEPTH OF FIELD is the zone of diminishing, but
still acceptabte, sharpness in front of and behind the
image plane on which the lens is focusbd. Usually the
front depth is smaller than the rear depth.
Front' Rear
Depth DeothView original page 17Page 18 · Read text
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Very frequently the composition of a picture can be
enhanced by having the main subject in sharp focus vuftile
the surrounding objects in the scene are soft and out of
focus. This will de-emphasize distracting background ob-
jects, and concentrate the viewer's attention on the
principle subject.
Three factors determine depth of field:
tot#t-ENGTH + F/sroP. * ;,:?^|tJ,
small near long
REWINDING THE FI LM
K3
Pull the FILM REWIND KNOB all the way up, and the
back cover will swing open. Remove the film cassette.
Use a blower brush to remove film chips or other
particles from inside the camera.View original page 18Page 20 · Read text
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UTILIZING FLASH UNITS
SHUTTER SPEEDS (seconds)
1 FLASH CONTACT FLASH FLASH SOURCE 1 12 41 E1 1r5 301 X 601 ll?51 1EO 5-00'l 1000-
SYNCHRO-
NIZATION FP FP CLASS FLASHBULB
CHART X ELECTRONIC UNIT
M CLASS FLASHBULB
LI
When available light is low or supplemental lighting is
needed, a flaslrgun or an electronic flash unit should be used
with your Miranda RE-II.
Slip the flashgun or electronic flash unit base into the rear
of the ACCESSORY SHOE. lf the flash unit has a locking
device, tighten it.
L2
SEE THE FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION CHART - ABOVE _
When a regular cord-equipped flash unit is used:
rnd you use: connect the SEt thc SHUTTER
cord plug to: SPEEDT DIAL at:
FP Class Bulbs FP.CONTACT any speed
(1/1000 to 1 sec)
*F Class Bulbs X.CONTACT 1/30 sec or slower
*M Class Bulbs X-CONTACT 1/15 sec or slower
Electronic Unit X.CONTACT 'X'or slower
* Whenever possible use FP Class instead.
Keep the FP and X-CONTACTS capped when not in use.
L3
When a hot shoeequipped electronic flash unit is slid into
the ACCESSORY SHOE it slrould couple with the X'
CONTACT HOT SHOE, and no synchro cord is necessary.
Set the SHUTTER SPEED DIAL at'X'.View original page 20Page 21 · Read text
INTERCHANGING LENSES
A
To attach the lens, align the RED DOT and LINE
on the Miranda Auto lens with the LENS PoslTloN-
ING ARROW on the camera body. Turn the lens
about 45" clockwise untit it click locks into place.
BTo release the lens, depress the LENS RELEASE
LEVER, and while keeping it depressed, rotate the
lens 45" counterclockwise untilthe RED DOT is align-
ed with the LENS POSITIONING ARROW. Lift the
lens off.
NOTE: Do not expose the lens opening to excessive
sunlight when the lens is removed as this may cause
inq of the film.
MTRAIVDA AUT LENS SERIES
LENS SIZE (mm
MAXIMUM APERTURE
MINIMUM APERTURE
GROUPS/ELE
CLOSEST FOCUS (m) (1:2).25/9.8
(1211.22/a.8
FILTER SIZE (mm
LENGTH AT
WEIGHT
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www.butkus.usVIEWFINDERINTERCHANGING THE
STORING AND CARING FOR YOUR
MIRANDA RE.II
DO remove the battery if the camera is to be stored.
DO store the camera with a drying agent (silica gell,
separate from the camera caie.
DO make sure the shutter is not cocked, and the
meter cut-off switch is set at OFF.
DO use a soft blower brush to remove dust on the
lens, and foreign matter inside the mirior hous
ing and film transport system. Camera Body #
DO use a soft dry cloth to clean external metallic (on Finder Release Dial)
parts.
DO use special lens tissue with pure alcohol or ether S0mm/fl. Standard Lens #
only, to clean smudges off the lens or eyepiece.
DO NOT point the camera directly at, or leave the
lens exposed to the sun. Dealer's Name
HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR
GUARANTEE CARD? Date of Purchase
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ACCESSORIES. . . . FROM'A' TO'Z'
'[o broaden yuur photographic horizons, Miranda provides a wide range of photo-optical accessories.
Carefully look over the many accessories available to you and your Miranda RE-II, letting your imagina-
tinn and the experience of your Miranda dealer by your guide. From A to Z, experimentation in the
myriad worlds of photography is now yours. Instructions as required are supplied with the accessories.
{A] nUgeeR EYECUP-attachesdirectlytotheeyepieceof thestandardviewfinderortheVF-3(D2).
It as equipped with an adapter for insertinS (B).
E fyEStCHT COMPENSATION LENS - available in seven different (diopter) pieces; #1 (+1.5); #2lol; #3 (-0.5); #4 (-1.5); #5 F2.51; #6 ft2.51; #7 (+3.5]'.
E pnESCRIPTION. EYEPIECES - attaches directly to the eyepiece of the standard viewfinder or
the VF-3. Type A (C1) for near or farsightendness, B (C2) for astigmatism.
Miranda unique quick-change interchangeable viewfinders. VF-1 (D1) D nef LEX VIEWFINDERS -
is a waistlevelfinder with a magnified image. VF-3 (D2) is a critical focuser allowing either 5 or 15X
magnification by a flip of the prism. VF-4 (D3) is a critical focuserdesigned especially for micro-
photography with a built-in diopter adjustment.
E exreruSloN TUBEs - (E1) thru (E3) are non-automatic extension tubes of 32,16, and gmm
respectively. They can be used individually or in any combination with the AU ADAPTER (E4).
E AUTO EXTENSION TUBES - the same as above, but retain auto-diaphragm mechanism when
such lenses are used.
use Miranda's thin camera body in combination with various G leruS ADAPTERS - allow you to
types of lenses and accessories. CSF (G1) for standard Contax & Nikon S; CTF (G2) for wide-
angle & telephoto Contax & Nikon; LF (G3) for Leica & Canon screw mount; AUTO (G4)with
(K) or (L) and {M)'NM (G5) for Nikon; XM (G6) for Exakta & Topcon; PM (G7) for Praktica type.
Eh UTtVERSAL l-r[:LitOlD - for precision focusing and close-ups. E nEvensER RtNc
U sI-IDE DUPLIcAToR
compact single track folding bellows unit. K f OCneELL S II -
deluxe double track precision bellows unit. E fOCngELL A III -
for use with (G4). M oouelE CABLE RELEASE - N cnele RELEASE
[d prsrol cnrp
E rRorur LENs cAP
@ neen LENS cAP
E eoov cep
E urcnoscoPE ADAPTER
attaches to the cable release socket for adjustable five to eighteen second delay. E Sglf-flMER -
@nverts the open aperture metering svstem O ng-II CM CONVERTER - unique Miranda invention
in the Miranda RE-II to a close-down mode.
M MIRANDA OPTICAL FTLTERS supptied in ptastic case. -
adjustable light arms_ W rutnRruDA COPY STAND - complete with E mlnRmDA [4tcRoeoPY STAND - with built-in bottom iilumination. M nntnnruDA cArr,irli?A CA$E MH-l15
MH_12 E n11tRnfti);q f,rjr:r ,r,.{A ryAG
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