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Miranda Auto Sensorex EE User manual
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We feel very privileged that you have chosen our Miranda Auto Sensorex-EE camera. As a specialist manufacturer of single-lens reflex cameras in Japan, Miranda Camera Co. have long been producing novel products of unique and original design. Auto Sensorex-EE, your constant com- panion, is a 35mm, EE (electric-eye) single-lens reflex camera, a new toncept which combines a through-the-lens light measuring system with a fully automatic exposure control. lt employs two ways of light measurement, one being the Average Light Measuring system and the other, the Spot Light Measuring, each useful for its own specific application. The camera permits, besides EE photography, also manual photography. The interchangeability of the pentaprism, lenses of superb resolving power, accurate and smoothly-working shutter- mechanism, and other features-are the monopoly of only the highest-grade camera. In order to make the best use of these qualities in your camera, you are advised to read this manual through carefully before you take the first shot and you will be justif iably proud of the results.View original page 2
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RES OF MI RANDA AUTO SENSOREX-
1. Automatic Exposure through TTL + EE System 5. Newly Designed Standard Lensas for Excellent Color
A high-class camera which combines a TTL (through- Rendition
the-lens) system of light measuring, under which critical The newly-developed Auto Miranda-E f:1.4/50mm and
measurement is made of the light transmitted to the f :1.8/50mm lenses are superb for color-photography.
film. Also a completely automatic exposure control These lenses not only offer an extreme resolving power
mechanism which permits accurate bxposures simply by but depict scenic views with abundant peripheral light.
depressing the shutter button. 6. Unique Type of Lens Mount
2. Accurate Exposures through Average Light Measure- The lens mount of MIRANDA Sensorex EE has on its
ment and Spot Light Measurement outside a 4-claw bayonet mount and on its inside a
Average and Spot Light Measurement are controlled by screw mount of 44mm inner diameter (All MIRANDA
a switch and are used individually, depending upon the cameras and lenses have the same standard lens mount).
prevailing picture taking condition. The Average Light The bayonet mount is for attaching the auto E lenses,
Measurement is used for general picture-taking under extension bellows, etc., quickly and easily by merely
favourable light conditions. The Spot Light Measure- giving 118 of a full turn after mounting. The inner screw
ment is used for special occasions which normally mount is f or preset lenses and most other accessones.
requires different techniques such as shooting accurately 7. Automatic Synchro-Switch and Hot Shoe against-the light subjects, under stage lighting and The synchro-contacts for electronic flash (X) and bulb subjects with sharp contrast. flash (FP) are switched automatically by rotating the 3. Easy-to-Compose and Efficient Viewfinder shutter-dial. The Hot Shoe flash gun accessory shoe is
All the functions necessary for photo-taking are visible employed for the first time with an interchangeable
in the viewfinder, and the composing of a picture takes pentaprism type SLR
only a moment. The newly invented micro-split image
rangefinder permits quick and sharp focusing and can be 8. Complete Line of Interchangeable Lenses and Ac-
used with any type of lens. cessories
4. Interchangeable Viewfinders for Increased Versatility This is a system camera meeting every requirement of
\ ThegeneralPentaprismpicture taking.Viewf inder is very conven ient f or photography.lenses and accessories,With a Miranda'swide rangeAutoofSensorex-EEinterchangeabledis-
In instances requiring special techniques, such as low plays its superiority not only in general photography
and high angle shots, close-ups, reproduction and photo but also in the fields of scientific, medical, industrial
micrography, we recommend the use of the interchange- and educational photography.
able ref lex viewfinders.
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www.butkus.us TECH N I CAL DATA
Standard Lenses AUTO MIRANDA-E: 50mm/f1.4, ed when shooting at speeds outside
S-group 7 element (Gauss, modified its range by depressing the override
type) AUTO MIRANDA-E: button located in the centre of the
50mm/f 1.8, 4-group, 6-element shutter speed dial. Film speeds ASA
(Gauss, modif ied type) 25-1600, battery-Mallory 675R,
TTL (through-the-lens) exposure built-in battery checker.
meter, full EE coupling, fully auto- Viewf inder magnification 0.92X with 50mm
matic diaphragm, angle of view 460, lens at infinity. field of view 96%,
sma llest aperture f : 1 6, preview condenser and Fresnel lens com-
lever, filter size 52mmQ, closest bined, interchangeable viewfinder,
focusing distance with 50mm/f 1.4 focusing screen wi micro-split image
43cm (17 ins.); 50mm/f1.8 45cm rangefi nder.
(18 ins.) Lens Mount Miranda mount (4-claw bayonet
Shutter focal plane , B, 1-'ll1000 sec., built- and 44mmdscrew mount)
in self-timer with maximum delay Film Advance winding angle 180o, marginal angle of 1 0 seconds. 250, ratchet ad'rance possible .
Flash Synchro FP and X, automatic synch to X at Film Rewind rewind crank, self-resetting button 1/60 sec., cordless hotshoe. for rewind.Exposure Meter light measuring at open aperture, Film Counter advance countinq type, self -zeroing, built-in TTL CdS meter with full with film winding indicator. EE-coupling, closeddown light
measuring possible, light sensor Film Loading rapid loading type spool, hinged-
behind the mirror, partial light mea- back cover.
suring, switch to spot light measur- Size 144 x 93 x 87mm (f :1.8). 144 xg3
ing. EE coupling range EV3-18 at x 95mm (f :1.4)
ASA 100 with 50mm f 1 .4 lens, Weight w/f :1.8 950 grams, wlt:1.4 1 100
shutter speeds 114 sec.-1l1000 sec. grams
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Set the film speed 4. Determine the shutter speed
Set the ASA number of the film which is loaded. Failure In general picture taking, appropriate shutter speeds are:
to do so will result in inaccurate exoosures. 11125 to 1/250 sec. for bright outdoor and 1/30 sec. for
indoor photography.
7. Compose picture and focus 8. Press the shutter button gently
When accurate focus is obtained, the overlappingof the Hold the camera steady, taking care to avoid camera
amage in the central zone of the ground glass is merged. shake.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
HOW TO LOAD MERCURY BATTERY, CHECKING POWER
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A 1.3V mercury battery is provided for the Auto Sensorex Checking of Battery Power
as the source of power for its EE CdS meter. lf the mercury After the mercury battery has been inserted properly into
battery is not inserted in the battery chamber, the meter will the battery chamber, check the battery in the followrng
not function. Before using the camera, make sure that the man ner :
mercury battery is properly inserted in the batterv cham- 1. Lift and turn the knurled ASA setting ring surrounding
oer. the shutter speed dial in either direction and set the
figure 100 to the indicator of the film speed (ASA)
indication window.
How to load Mercury Battery 2. Turn the shutter speed dial and set the 125 (11125 sec.l
1. Clean the faces of the mercury battery with dry silicon to the shutter speed indicator.
cloth. 3. When using lenses, other than below mentioned, check
2. Open the battery chamber of the camera by turning the the mercury battery power after removing the lens.
cover counterclockwise. Auto-Miranda-E Lens 50mm f :1.4
3. Insert the mercury battery into the chamber with the Regular Auto Miranda lens f :1.4 with open-aperture in-
plus (+) side facing outwards, towards the cover, and dicator pin.
replace the cover securely. Regular Auto Miranda lenses without open-aperture in-4. lf the plus (+l and minus (-) poles are reversed, the dicator oin.
meter will not function, although the mlsplacement T-4 Soligor lenses without open-aperture indicator pin
will not affect the mechanism of the camera. Preset T-2 Soligor lenses.
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FILM LOADING
For the Auto Sensorex EE camera, 35mm film (20 or 36 Open the camera back
exposures) is used. Open the camera back by pulling up the film rewind
a Always load or unload the f ilm in the shade. lf no shade knob. When the back is opened, the exposure counter
is available, utilize the shadow of your own body. automatically returns to the start {S} mark.
+ Whenever possible, avoid loading or unloading the 2. Insert the cartridge into the film chamber.
camera in a dusty place or near the seashore, where salty Pull up the rewind knob and insert the cbrtridge into the
winds may blow. film chamber taking care that the prolecting end of the
.) While loading or unloading, take care not to touch the cartridge faces down. After inserting the cartridge, push
shutter curtain. back the rewind knob to its original position.
3. Insert the trimmed end of the film into a slit of the film
take up spool
Insert the trimmed end of the film into any slit of the
spool, at the same time making sure that the film wind
sprocket engages the perforation on the side of the film.
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Turn the film advance lever and make sure that the 6. Turn the film advance lever to take up the exposed film
sprocket engages both perforated edges of the film Operate the shutter for some blank shots till the
After ascertaining this, close the camera back. The back exposure counter registers "1", This will take up the
closes at finger pressure. film which has been exposed during loading. When the
5. Take-up the slack in the film film advance lever is being operated, the film rewind lever
Lift the rewind crank and turn it gently in the direc- must turn in a direction against the engraved arrow,
tion of the arrowand any slack will disappear. Care musr indicating that the f ilm is properly moving.
be taken not to turn the crank in a reverse directiorr, After the film loading has bsen completed, make srre to
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SHUTTER AND DIAPHRAGM
Aperture
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The shutter speed controls the amount of light reaching the The diaphragm controls the amount of light reaching the
film and "freezes" the image of a moving subiect. film and determines the depth of field (focal range).
+ The indications "8, 1,2 .... 1000" indicate "Bulb, 1 + The aperture ring of the lens is calibrated (F values)
sec.,112 sec. ... 1/1000 sec." shutter speeds. To set the from the full-open to the smallest apertures and clickstops
shutter speed, the shutter dial is turned to the left or right at the red indicator position, on top of the lensbarrel.
until the desired speed number lines up with the shutter i The higher the aperture value the less amount of light is
speed indicator. The indicator turns red when the f.ilm is transmitted to the film plane. The calibration on the scale is
advanced and white when the shutter is released. so arranged that the setting to the next higher value reduces
+ "Bulb (B)" is used for long exposures with the shutter the volume of incoming light by half . lf, therefore, the scale
remaining open as long as the shutter button is depressed. is adiusted in succession to the next higher value, the
.) When the dial is set to the red "60" mark. the "X" amount of light transmitted through the lens will be
contact is automatically set for synchronization with decreased in progression ot 1/4, 118,1 /16 and so on.
electronic flash (See pages 26, 27 lor flash shootingl. + The lens, when set to the "EE" position, is set for EE
+ Shutter speed can be freely changed before or after the (automatic exposure) shooting.
film advance. .+ By setting the diaphragm to the intermediate positions
a The shutter dial does not turn beyond the EE coupling of the scale, intermediate apertures are obtained.
range. To turn it, press the override button in the center of + The shutter and diaphragm are cross coupled to the
the shutter soeed dial. exposure metering system. See page 14 for how to use the
exuosure merer.
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HOW TO READ THE METER IN THE VIEWFINDER
Mark for Checking Battery Power
This mark (located in the bottom of the viewfinder) is for
checking of the mercury battery power to the meter. (See
page 9 for hovv to use the battery checker). This mark also
serves as the f ixed point for the closed-down light measur-
ing in manual, non EE photography when using a con- A-
ventional type of Auto Miranda lens, or a preset lens
(See page 19 for manual photographing). Marks "Aii and "S,,
Under-exposu re warning Mark
lf the meter ndedle is within this mark, under-exposure will Average and spot selector result. Set the shutter speed dial to a slower speed to make
sure that the meter needle comes within the indicated Over-exposure Warning Mark correct exposure range. Coupled with the pin of the
full-open F-value of the lens, this mark indicates the t6 Aperture F-Stop
f uf f -open F-value of the lens between I:1 .4 and 4.
Correct Exposure Area Meter Needle
This area, between the warning marks for over-exposure
and under-exposure, is for accurate exposure. Perfect EE f/3.5
shooting is only possible when the meter needle stays
within this area, and indicates a proper diaphragm opening 5.6
of the lens.
"S"Marks and "A" checkins Battery Power
"A" is the mark [ti^riror(fixed pointfor indicating "Average Light Measurement" closeddown light meas.
and "S" for "Spot Light Measurement." The arrow mark is urementl
coupled with the engraved "A" and "S" lettering on the
battery switch located beneath the film rewind knob. This ; Under-exposure Warning Mark indicates the type of light measurement selected. (See page
18 for how to use "A" and "S").
Over-exposure Warning Mark
This is the warning mark for over-exposure. When the meter
needle reaches this mark, an accurate exposure cannot be
obtained. Reset the shutter speed dial to a higher speed
until the meter needle comes within the indicated correct
exposure range.
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EE PHOTOGRAPHY
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The Auto Miranda-E lens marked "EE", is a lens featunng 2. Determining the Shutter Speed
completely automatic diaphragm. Photography by f ull-open Turn the shutter speed dial and set the selected shutter
light measurement, EE system (automatic exposure), is speed to the exposure speed window. In average general
possible by merely checking the markings in the viewfinder. photography, select 1/125 sec. to 1/250 sec. for bright
1. Film Speed (ASAI Setting outdoor shooting, and 1 /30 sec. in the shade or indoors.
Make sure that the correct speed setting of film loaded 3. Setting the Diaphragm Ring to EE
in the camera has been made. (See page 13 for Setting Turn the diaphragm ring and align the red EE-mark with
Film Speed). the red index mark. This automaticallv locks the lens
rnto the EE-position.
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www.butkus.usMANUAL PHOTOGRAPH
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When measuring light with a closed-down lens aperture for measuring system, the under exposure mark (red triangle at
a special purpose or when manually shooting without the the bottom of the viewfinder) moves to the full open value
EE function, disengage the EE by turning the diaphragm of the lens in use. Correct exposure can be determined by
ring in a clockwise direction, simultaneously depressing the varying shutterspeeds or diaphragm, until the needle super-
EE-lock button of the lens. When measuring light at open- imposes the full open value mark in the viewfinder. Both
aperture, read the diaphragm value the meter needle indi- Average Light Measurement and the Spot Light Measure'
cates in the viewfinder, and transfer manually to the dia- ment can be used for manual photography.
phragm scale on the lens barrel. Using the closed-down light Note: F/ 1 .8 and F/3.5 are marked by a dot.
Manual Photography Chart
Lens Used Light Measuring System Proced u res
Auto Miranda-E (EE lens) Open-aperture light Read the diaphragm value which the meter needle, in the view-
Auto Miranda (with indi- meaSurement finder indicates, and transfer the value to the diaphragm ring.
cator pin for open-aperture Closed-down light Set the meter needle to the diaphragm index of the full open-
f-val ue ) measurement aoerture f-value of the lens used. visible in the viewfinder.
Auto Miranda and preset- Closeddown lighr Rotate the diaphragm ring and the shutter speed dial to have
diaphragm lens measurement the meter needle superimpose the battery check mark.
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FOCUSING
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Focusing is done by means of the micro€plit image that * When an ultra-telephoto lens exceeding 450mm is used,
appears in the center of the viewfinder when the focusing the micro-split may be difficult to focus. In this case, adjust
ring is turned either to the left or right. When the image is focusing on the matt screen surrounding the micro split.
out of focus, the image looks blurred around the borderline + A near-sighted or far-sighted photographer can use
of the micro-split image in the center, and the viewf inder efficiently an eye sight-compensation lens mounted in the
looks dim and blurred. When the subject is brought into eyepiece of the viewfinder to accomplish accurate focusing.
focus, the left-or-right blurring of the image disappears, the Also, a rubber eye cup is attachable to the eyepiece.
image becomes crisp and the focusing screen of the Focusing in lnfra-red Photography
viewf inder becomes clear. When taking pictures with infra.red film, perform the .) The micro-split image rangefinder of the Auto Sensorex focusing first and then shift the reading of the distance \
EE is an improved type of the conventional split image. lt is scale to the "R" position, engraved on the lens barrel. a highly efficient split-image of Miranda's invention which I
can be used even with a Long telephoto lens.
t When looking through the viewfinder, observe the
center part of the viewfinder. lf viewed from a position at
an upwards or downwards, or left or right angle using an
ultra-telephoto lens, the micro-split may be partially
blacked-out (one side is darkened and invisible).
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HOWTO OPERATE THE SELF.TIMER SHOOTING AT SLOW SHUTTER SPEEDI
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The self-timer of the Auto Sensorex EE can be set at any At 1/15 sec. or at a slower shutter speed, hand-held
position of its run and thus lengthen or shorten its shooting is apt to cause camera shake. Be sure to use a
operating time. Operation may be interrupted at any time sturdy tripod when shooting at slow shutter speeds or B.
by resetting the lever to its original vertical position. + The EE control can not be used at a 112 sec. or slower + When the self-timer is operated for EE shooting, attach shutter speeds, with ASA 100 f ilm, nor can the "8"
a cover plate to the eyepiece of the view finder or cover it exposure be used for EE operation. Therefore, release the
with a hand, to avoid light coming in through the eyepiece. lens from the EE position in readiness for manual photo-
+ The self-timer is actuated by depressing the shutter graphy. (Refer to Page 19 for details bn manual opera-
button. The operating time is adjustable from half-a-second tion).
to ten seconds, depending upon how far the lever is turned. .* When shooting at a slow shutter speed or with the
The lever may be set either before or after advancing the self-timer using the EE system, it is recommended that the
film. accessory "cover plate" to the viewfinder's eyepiece be
-) lf the self-timer operation is no longer required after used, or cover it with a hand as otherwise backlight may
setting the lever, it can be returned to its original position. enter through the eyepiece and affect the exposure.
In this case, the shutter can be released as usual since the + When the shutter has been operated at a slow speed,
self-timer is not in operation. (However, operate the self- make sure that the shutter is completely released before
timer once after completing the roll of film in the camera advancing the f ilm..
to release the actuating spring of the self-timer mechanism).
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When a roll of film has been completely exposed, it is 3. At the end of the roll you will feel the resistance
rewound into the original cartridge. Once the roll has come increase and then suddenly cease. Turn the rewincl crank
to an end, do not try to advance the film any further, even several more times to make certain that the f ilm has
if the winding lever stops during the course of its been entirely rewound. Then lift the rewind knob to
advancement. Forced advance might tear the f ilm which open the back cover, and remove the cartridge.
might, in turn, make rewinding impossible. In extreme + Sometimes when the f ilm advance lever stops during its
cases, damage to the winding mechanism of the camera may advancement, the rewind button may not remain depressed
resu I t. after being pressed once. In such a case, rewind the film
1. Press once the rewind button located at the bottom of slightly, at the same time pressing the rewind button and
the camera. The button will remain depressed. once again advance the film to the end. Then, press the
2. Lift the rewind crank on the rewind knob and turn it in rewind button again.
the direction as indicated by the engraved arrow on the ,+ The depressed rewind button will return to its original
knob, so that the film is rewound into.the cartridge. position when a new film is advanced with the film advance
tever.
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RE IN HANDLING 1. Always fully depress the shutter button. Insufi- 4. lt may happen that while the film is being cient operation of the button can leave the rewound after the film has been completely shutter curtain open and prevent the mirror exposed, the rewindbutton will not remain de- returning to its original position. lf this should pressed. In this case, rewind the film slightly and, happen, turn the shutter dial a few times from at the same time, keep the rewind button B-to-1000 and vice-versa until the normal func- depressed, then advance the film and try rewind- tion is restored. Ing anew. 2. Never wind the film while the shutter is in 5. lf the self-timer stops while in action, move the action. Failure to bbserve this may keep the self-timer lever back and forth a few times, till it mirror elevated. lf this occurs, .remove the lens works again. and gently push the bottom of the mirror with a 6. A major cause of failure of electronic flash or finger, and, at the same time, depress the shutter bulb flash is improper contact of the plug and button. This will restore the normal f unction. the flash socket. 3. Turn film advance lever until it goes no further. Examine contact and plug when mounting the One full turn of 180" is necessary to advance flashgun to the camera. one frame. Insufficient winding may make the 7. lf the lens is left detached, make sure that the shutter button unworkable, or even if it does front of the lens faces down. lf the rear of the work it may not permit proper opening of the lens should face downwards the coupling pins shutter curtain. This point requires careful atten- could become damaged. tion.View original page 25
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+ The GN varies depending upon the ASA sensitivity
value of the film used. The GN for a flashbulb varies not
only with the film sensitivity but also with the shutter
speed. Therefore, study the instruction manual carefully for
use of the GN's. 'Fs"f
As main light source
* The flash unit is pointed towards the subject and qj exposure is determined by the exposure index attached to
the flash unit.
Bounce light
+ This way of lighting diffuses the light evenly over the
subject and surroundings and is obtained by flashing
upwards, reflecting the light from ceiling and walls. ln this
case the lens opening should be increased by 2-3 moreExpozure in Flash Shooting stops, due to a certain amount of loss of light.
When flash is used, the EE function can not be utilized. Fill-in light
Operate the camera's lens aperture and shutter speed + To be used for outdoor photography against the light,
manually following the Guide Numbers provided in the in- to avoid shadows in nearby subjects. No special precautions
struction manual or on the case of the strobo or flash bulb. have to be taken as the fill-in flash will not affect the
Guide Number (GNl exposure.
+ The GN is obtained by multiplying the distance (in
meters) between the camera and the subject by the aperture
(f value). The aperture value can be determined by dividing SHUTTER SPEED CONTACT FLASH USED
the GN with the distance to the objective. For instance, 60 (one sixtieth of X Strobowhen a strobo flash with GN 24 is used, and the distance a second)
set at three meters, the aperture value is calculated as24; Other shutter3 = 8, therefore set the lens to f8. ln the event the exact FP FP-class bu lb speedsaperture value thus determined is not marked on the lens,
use an aperture of lesser value. (For example, when the Note: When the Automex or earlier Sensorex pentaprism
aperture value 6 is obtained by dividing GN 24 by 4m, the or reflex-type viewfinders are used, cordless flash
value f5.6 should be used in substitution for6). photography can not be performed without a minor
adjustment.
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DEPTH OF FIELD
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How to Ascertain the Depth of Field
At the center of the lens barrel, facing up, is the
This is the range that appears in sharp focus for any depth-of-field scale which indicates the depth of field at a
particular distance and diaphragm setting. There is relative- glance. The picture shows the focus adjusted to 5 meters,
ly very little depth of field when close-up subjects are indicating that the range in which sharp images are obtained 1O meters at f/8 aperture and about 2.5 focused on, and a great deal of depth of field in the case of extend from 3.4 to
more distant subjects. Closing the diaphragm down in- meters to infinity at f/16.
creases the depth of f ield and opening the diaphragm How to Use the Depth of Field Levsr
reduces it. The depth of field also varies with the lens used. On the side of the lens barrel is the preview button. Pressing
Wide angle lenses have great depth of field while telephoto down this lever, which is unrelated to the automatic
lenses provide lesser depth of field. lf your picture is such diaphragm mechanism of the lens, temporarily stops down
that you want both nearby and distant objects to be in the lens to the preset aperture. This permits ascertaining,
sharp focus, then the smallest possible diaphragm should be through the viewfinder, the actual depth of f ield at that
used. However, very frequently the composition of a aperture value.
picture can be improved by having the principal subject in This checking can of course be done more easily by
sharp focus while giving a soft, out-of-focus effect on other magnifying the viewf inder's image. This applies particularly
objects in the scene. This will de-emphasize distracting to copying. By interchanging the camera's viewf inder with
background objects and concentrate the viewer's attention the critical focuser VF3, the image can be viewed more
on the principal subject. critically through its high-power magnifier.
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VIEWFINDER INTERCHANGING
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pensable and increases the camera's performance range.E--E The pentaprism viewfinder of the Auto Sensorex EE, can $'nlFl r be interchanged with the reflex-type finders VF-1 and
VF.3.[-lE .) The viewfinder can be removed for interchanging by H
sliding it toward the rear, while pushing the viewf inder lock Ex- -E6i >=. button to the left. To attach, match the viewfinder's base
to the camera's groove and slide it forward until it clicksThe viewfinder of the SLR camera shows the very image
which is formed by the taking lens. lt is easy to check the into position. .f When a reflex-type viewfinder is used, its eyepiece isrelation between the subiect's perspective and its back-
ground, as well as the color tones when using color film, apt to permit adverse light to enter, which may cause
exactly as will be exposed on the actual f ilm. exposure error. Be sure to shield the light. particularly in
Usually a pentaprism finder is utilized as it is designed to EE shooting.
show an overall undistorted image, right/left and top/bot- r) The pentaprism and reflex-type finders VF-1 and VF-3,
tom. However, when shooting from a low angle, or from an designed for the regular Sensorex, can be attached. But
overhead position, close-up shots, duplicating, or in micro- they can not be used, without a minor adjustment, for flash
photography, a reflex-type viewfinder is considered indis- synchro photography.
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LENS MOUNT AND LENS INTERCHANGEABILITY
O Lens Positioning Mark
,2 Focabell Vertical - Positioning Mark
(0 Bayonet Mount
Q) Screw Mount
The lens mount of MIRANDA Auto Sensorex has on its button does not need to be depressed at this time,
outside a 4-claw bayonet mount and on its inside a screw + When the lens is removed, make sure that no direct mount of 44mm diameter (All MIRANDA cameras ano sunlight or dust penetrates the interior of the camera, The
lenses have the same standard lens mount), mirror and lens surfaces should not be touched with theThe bayonet mount is for attaching the auto lenses (having f ingers.
automatic diaphragms), extension bellows, etc., quickly and + The green mark, located on the right side of the easily by merely giving 118 ol a full turn after mounting.
The inner screw mount is for preset lenses and most other frontplate, has no connection with the change of lenses as itaccessories. is used to match the Focabell A-lll or S bellows units when
rf Lenses may be interchanged before or after the film mounting them at a right angle to the camera.
advance and regardless of the diaphragm settings.
.a To remove the auto MIRANDA E lens, give it one- MOUNT LENSES AND ACCESSORIES
eighth of a turn counterclockwise, with the lens lock lever Bayonet Auto Miranda E, Auto Miranda, T4depressed. Match the red index on the lens barrel with the Soligor, Focabel A-lll and S, PM
red mark on the camera body, and remove the lens. For Adaptor, NM Adaptor and Auto Exten.attaching the lens, match the lens'red index with the reo sion Tubes.mark on the camera body and give it one-eighth of a turn
clockwise, till the lens clicks into position. The lens lock Screw Preset T-2 Soligor and other accessories.
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