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Miranda F — part 1 User manual
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- Miranda
- Model / document
- Miranda F — part 1
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- User manual
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- English
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- 58
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- Film cameras
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NAME OF PARTS
Filrrr Rewind Knob (with collapsiblecrank)
ASA Speed Indicator Window
Viewfinder Lock Button
Pentaprism Viewfinder
Film Advance Leve
Shutter Speed Dial
Film Counter
Cable Release Socket with Ca
(also for attachirg Exposure Meter)
Preview Burton (for checking depth-of-field
Lens Positioning Mark
Shutter Release Button
Diaphragm Lever
Lens Locking Button www.orphancameras.com
FP and X synchro terminals
Aperture Reading
Focusing Ring
Standard Lens
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF MIRANDA F
l. The superb Auto MIRANDA Lens 2. Bright, Easy-to-View and Accurate
Viewfinder
for color pictures.
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4. LJnique TyP" of Lens Mount
The lins rnoittt of Miranda F has on its
outside a 4-claw bayonet mount and on its
inside a screw mount of 44mm inner diameter
(Att Miranda carneras and lenses have the
same standard lens mount).
The bayonet mount is' for attaching th.'
Auto lenses (having-.t..,automatic diaPhragms),
extension beliows, quickly and e.asilyby
merely twisting them | IB of a circle after
-o.r.tting. Th; inner screw mount is used for
Preset leises and most of the other accessories.
As the Miranda mount has a wide diameter
and a short flange back (distance between lens
it per3t$ surface) and fiim attaching plane"^most "of SLR for other made lenses the ,rt.
cameras by means of available Miranda
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5. Vibration Free Operation Since the introduction of Model T more than ten years zgo, the Miranda camera became known for its almost noiselessshutter and vibration free operation. For this reason, it is very much liked by stage cameramen and by technicians mainly engaged in close-up and copying work. MIRANDA F has also inherited this superb quality enabling it to fully compete for a top place among the SLR cameras of the world. Its prevention device against mirror shock is so perfect, that no carnera shake can occur even in such delicate work as close-ups, copy- irg and micrography.View original page 8
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4. Position Take-uP SPool 5. Insert Tip of Filrn Into 6. Turn Fikn Advance
Slit Spool's Fikn Slit Lever Until Perforations
Turn the bottom knurled Insert end of. film, but see on Both Sides of Fikn are
flange of take-up spool with that one perforation hole is Caught by the SProcket
the finger. caught by the claw at the If one winding fails to make
entrance of film slit. Also see sprocket catch the Perfora-
that the sprocket engages in tions on both sides of film,
the perforation. press shutter button and wind
agarn.
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HO\il TO USE FILM ADVANCE LEVER
Turn film advance lever until it goes no One Full lfinding of Film Advance Lever:
further. One full turn of lB0" is necJssary ro l. Advances one frame of film.
advance one frame. Insufficient winding rrray 2. Makes film counter advance one number.
make the shutter button unrvorkable, or even 3. Changes color of film counter's indicator
if it does work it rcray not permit proper from white to red.
opening of shutter curtain. This point requires 4. Cocks the shutter.
careful attention. 5. Sets the automatic diaphragm of lens and
One full winding, which also cocks the mirror mechanism ready for action. shutter, makes the film counter's indicator
change its color from white to red. It returns
to white again when the shutter is released.
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5. Obtaining the ProPer ExPosure
A. When seiting the shutter speed first: Ov If the shutter dial does not click into posi-
Match the shulter speed to the red shutter tion, set it to the nearest number and
speed index in the center of the meter scale adjust the lens aPerture.
and use the aperture value indicated by the O Tike care to prevent car-:'eramovement
meter needle to set the lens aperture. when using shutter shutter speedsof slower
B. When setting the lens aperture first: than tlto second.
When the apirture is first set, turn the Ov Generaliy, when depth of field is more
meter dial untif the needle indicates the same important, set the iperture first' When
aperture number, then !lt. shutter- speed will shooting subjects of quick movements, set
be automatically set. (The'shutternumber which the shutter speed first.
comes against the red index is the Ov The meter couples to the shutter dial from
shutter speed.) I -500 speed readings but not at B (bulb)'
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Critical focuser, Typ" VFg Critical' focuser, TyP" VF3 Critical focuser, Typ" VF4
( x 5 ) ( x 1 5 )
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The viewfinder on MIRANDA Fv is inter-
changeable and can be changed with the
most convenient type'tb according to the pur:
oor. of the shot as to make best use of
ih; camera's capacity. The viewfinders avail-
waist-level1 able are the p.ntuprir- type and
finders Types l, 3 and 4.
Ov For oiiittuty shooting tf is convenient to
use the Pentaprism viewfinder which showsI: the image right side up and right way
round.
Ov For low-angle or trigl position sho-oting
and for candid shots, ttre waistlevel finder
VF-I becomes useful.
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SHOOTING AT SLOW SPEEDS DETACHABLE
CABLE RELEASE SOCKET'S SCREW-CAP
M I R A N D A F h a s a c a b l e r e l e a s e s o c k e t f o r
attaching its specially-designed top. Release'
When this is aitached, the camera's shutter
can be operated from two places' which will
give great convenience in a variety of ap-
plications.
body.
When the meter is mounted on the came-
ra, use a leica-type cable release by unscrew-
ing the shutter ielease protection ring and
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SHOOTING WITH FLASH
For snapshots at night, in dark places and in in-
door shooting, flashbulbs or electronic flash can be
used as auxiliary light for taking pictures of against-
the-light subjects.
O For flash shooting, an exclusive Flash b"acket is
mounted on the bottom of the camera.
O The flash unit is inserted from the rear of the flash
bracket and secured by tightening its mount.
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LENS INTERCHANGING
MIRANDA F has a bayonet type lens
mount which permits quick-of lens interchange
and accurate coupling the automatic dii-
phragm mechanism.
O Lens _ can be interchanged regardless to
whether the film is advanced or not.
Moreover, it makes no difference what
aperture value the lenses rnay have been
set at the time of changing.
O fol Miranda interchang.iUt. lenses, not
belonging to the exclusive Auto Miranda
S-eries,!y.h as Soligor, or other preset lenses
the inside screw mount can be^used. Also,
various adapters and accessories can b;
attached by using either the bayonet or
the screw mounts.
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MIRANDA INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES
MIRANDA F has a number of extremely
high resolution interchangeable lenses which
e_mpodythe latest optical theories and original
designing. The Auto Miranda lenses aie of
{ully automatic diaphragm type available in
five focal lengths fAom 28mm to l35mm,
(more in preparation) while preset diaphragm
lenses are available in 13 types from- 28mm
uq to B00mm. This permit selecting-sharpthe most
suitable lens for any purpose. The re-
solving power and beautiful blurring effects,
as well as the perfect color balance, combined
with light weight and easy use have made
the Miranda lenses the desired in the wortd. Auto MIRANDA 28rnm fl2.B
A - ligfr speed, full-fledged ultra wide-angle
lens, having great depth of neta and no con-
spicllous distortion. Its brightness of f 12.B
exhibits its fullest power in outdoor snapshots
and architectural pictures, as well as in indoor
and -night scene shooting. It is made in a
retrofocus formula
Coverage angle 75" , lens construction 6
groups B elements, smallest aperture f l16,
closest focus at 25 centimeteis, uses fiiters
of 46mm screw-in type, dimensions 57 .5
X 60mm, weight is 230 grams.
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WIDEN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SCOPE WITH MIRANDA'S LARGE
RANGE OF ACCESSORIES
A. Viewfinders
As already explained briefly in connection
with.picture gomp.ojition and.'viewfinder, ttre
waistlevel finder differs from the pentaprism
viewfinder, which is used. at eye-revel, in b.i"g
useful in taking pictures at waist-level. onE
of the sp_eciaifeltures of the Mirand a- ca,,'era
is viewfinder-.interchangeability. ffr. inter_
changeable Miranda viJvfina.i ,vrt.- is far
superior to the angle finder attacirment used
FV other S.L.R. c-meras, as it p.r-it, view_
irg of a bright and life ,ir. image.
e Thq waistlevel finder is not only useful
in low angle shooting but also uLry con-
venient in -cloje-ups, iopying and micro-
scopic work. Moreover,- it iun be used. in
sideway shooting. ".u., O Th. vi'ewfind., be removed for inter-
changing _UVmaking it slide towards the
rear, while pushin$ the viewfinder lock
button in the direction of the rewind
knob. To attach, match the viewfinder,s
base to the camera,s groove and slide it
forward until it clicks irrto position.
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B. Focabell
This is an extension bellows unit which is
used between lens and carnera bodv for tak-
ing ultra close-up shots and magnified pictures
of small objects. It is available in two types.
O It is attached to the carnera in the same
way as the l.g! by using the outside bayo-
net mount and riratching to thTred point-
er. But if the camera is to be used ver-
tically, this position can be shifted 90o to
match the green pointer on the camera's
front plate.
e The tripod socket of Focabell can be
suitably shifted to obtain proper balance.
e When combined with the short-barrel
Soligor I 35mm f 13.5 lens, it becomes usa-
ble over a wide range of conditions from
infinity to ultra close-ups.
O As the field of coverage car. be easily
varied it is extremely convenient in taking
pictures of animal life and scientific works.
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C. Extension Tubes
The standard lens of Miranda sharp gives-21 r) up to 45cm (t7 (roughl y X I 4 cm lg:"r
nlls up the entire viewfinder field). But to
shoot at closer distances, the p*t.nuion tubes
become necessarv.
o Extension tubes are available in four
length, one AU Adapter and 3 inter_
mediate Rings. The eli eaapter is equip-
p.ed with a screw and bayonet -orr.rtl th.
_ rlngs use inside screw mount.
O The AU . Adapter has the same length as tube No. I.-
e The tubes are of lengths Bmm, l6mm and
32rnm, and can b; used separately or
combined to give close-ups of' 0.15 - | .22
times magnification.
o Magnificalio.r ratios and exposure factors
are shown on the next page (for 50mm
Iens at infinitv.
O These are handy to use in copying^ ' photo-
grap.hs or taking pictures of" insect
specimens.
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D. Lens Adapters MIRANDA has a lens mount of large diameter and a thin body
which enables it to accept various types of lenses with the aid o?
lens mount adapters.
PM Adapter : XM Adapter : AXM Adapter : LF Adapter :
For lenses of Asahi For mounting For automatic For Leica and
Pentax , Yushica Exakta and Top- Exakta lenses. Canon scre\^'
Penta, Petri Penta con mount lenses. mount lenses.
and others having the
Praktica Mount.
CSF Adapter : , CTF- Adapter : AU Adapter :
For standard For wide-angle For making
lenses of Contax and telephoro close-ups up- to
and Nikon S. lenses of Contax l0 inches r.r'ith
and i.rlikon S. Miranda lenses.
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E. MicroscoPe AdaPter
When mounted between carrrera body and microscoPe,
this adapter makes microscopic picture taking extremely
easy.
e The carnera lens is taken off.
e The viewfinder can be interchang.ed with critical
focuser VF3 or VF4 for easier focusing.
(HOW TO ATTACH)
(tl Attach this adapter to carr'erabody. (?) T!. con-
nection piece at the end is turned counter-clockwise and
detached. (3) Take off microscope's eyepiece and attach
it to the inside of the connection piece by means of its
bayonet mount. (Picture at left). (4) Insert into micro-
scope's eyepiece as before, match the red spots on tube
and bayonet mount of connection piece, set to th. pcsi-
tion to be used and tighten the connection piece's screw.
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CARE AND STORAGE OF CAMERA
When used on the beach, in a strong wind or other
unfavourable conditions, damage may be caused if left 't
unattended, so please observe the following precautions :
CARE AFTER USE l
@Clean the lens of dust and dirt by using a soft brush
lightly, but do not clean too often.
QUse chamois or other soft material to clean the chrome-
plated parts.
QAlways use a blower to clean the mirror, which must never
be touched with fineers.
PRECAUTIONS IN STORING
QAvoid places of high temperature or high humiditl'.
QBe careful to avoid shocks as they may cause damage.
@Keep the shutter uncocked.
@Set the lens to infinity before closing the camera case.
@If not using for some time, pack it in a plastic bag to-
gether with a drying chemical and enclose within a car:
or other strong container to preveylt damage.
@Be very careful not be drop the carnera into salt water
as repair may be impossible.
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