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Miranda Sensomat TM User manual
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- Miranda
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- Miranda Sensomat TM
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- 33
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We thank you for selecting our As the pioneer of the single-lens reflex in
MIRANDA Sensomat TM as your com- Japan and as a specialized manufacturer of
panion and hope that it gives you much this type of camela, the Miranda Camera
pleasure and satisfaction for a long time to Company has been continually developing
come. its products with new ideas and great
originality.
MIRANDA Sensomat TM which has
become your companion from today, is
equipped with a lens of extremely high
resolution, a bright and easy-to-use view-
finder, quick-return milror, wide inter-
changeability of viewfinders and other
distinctive features found only on high
grade cameras, and rightly desewes being
called a perfect SYSTEM CAMERA.
It has, moreover, an almost noiseless
shutter and vibration-free mirror
mechanism, a compact and easy-to-hold
body, and a complete line of interchange-
able lenses and convenient accessories to
zuit all occasions.
We firmly believe that it is able to meet
any requirements of the amateur or pro-
fessional.
Before taking your first picture, however,
we earnestly advise you to read this Manual
carefully as it will enable you to make the
best use of the remarkable capabilities of
this MIRANDA Sensomat TM Camera.
TM STANDS FOR: PRAKTICA SCREW MOUNT 42mmdView original page 2Page 7 · Read text
SPECIAL FEATURES
Partial Average Light Measwing Interchangeable Finder System
The CdS meter of the Miranda Sensomat TM For a Single Lens Reflex system to manifest
measures a fair average of low lights while its fullest capacity, it is an absolute necessity
cutting out the influence of the sky brightness. that its viewfinder be interchangeable with
The measuring area does not cover the entire other more convenient types for specific pur-
field of view but gives an accurate average of poses. If a viewfinder is not interchangeable, it
the low lit zubjects, an additional prevention puts immediate limitations on such a camera.
against over or under-exposrre. The Miranda Sensomat TM has viewfinders,
which can be interchanged, eyelevel, waistlevel
and magnification types being among the models
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A Compact Easy-To-Hold Body A Complete and Substantial Line of Inter-
Rounded corners and smart body, small and changeable Lenses and Accessories
light. The compact, easy-to-hold body is free Sensomat TM's compact body has a number
from vibration and enables you to shoot the of excellent capacities and is an easy-to-use
subject accurately from any angle. The SEN- SLR Camera for amateurs and professionals.
SOMAT TM body has the interchangeable finder The Sensomat TM is also completely furnished
system of other MIRANDA models, like F, G, with many different types of interchangeable
and RE, and the capacity to accept a wide range lenses; from 21mm to 800mm, and abundant
of interchangeable lenses and accessories. This accessories; and as a SYSTEM-CAMERA, it
is the real proof of the excellency of a SLR enables the owner to make the best use of the
Camera specialist; MIRANDA. unlimited capacities in every field, such as
documentary records, close-ups of documents
and specimens, copying, and scientifical micro-
scopic-photos of medical science, industry and
education.View original page 8Page 10 · Read text
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5. Ad1ust the 6. Push the diaphragm activating button
ring.
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7. Adjust the lixposure either by turning the 8. Hold the camera firmlv and release
diaphragm ring or shutterspeeds dial. shuttcr button.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
FIIM IJOADING
The 35mm film is advanced through rota-
tion of the sprocket and not by direct winding
of the spool; therefore, the sprocket must
engage the film's perforation perfectly. To
check whether the film is advancing properly,
the rewind knob is first turned slightly to take
up any play in the film; then if the advance
lever is wound the rewind knob should rotate.
But if the rewind knob fails to turn, it indicates
that the film is not properly loaded and
requires reloading.
o Always load or unload the film in the shade.
lf no shade is available, do it in the shadow Sprocket Rapid
ofyourown body. Wheel Loadr Whenever possible, avoid loading and un-
loading in a dusty place or at the seaside
where strong salty wind may damage the
o Whencamera.loading or unloading, take care not to
touch the strutter curtainsView original page 11Page 12 · Read text
www.butkus.us l. Open the back cover 2. Insert cartridge into film 3. hsh back rewind knob to Press lock button in the chamber original position center of right edge of back Pull up rewind knob and If the knob does not go all cover and pull up clip lwer at insert cartridge, taking care the way down turn it a little top at the same time, which that the projecting end of to the left or right immediately opens the back cartridge faces down. cover. When back cover is opened, counter automatically returns to "S" (start) mark.View original page 12
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4. Insert tip of film into the 5. Turn film advance lever un- 6. If film is advancing pro-
spool's film slit til perforations on both perly, close back cover
Insert leader of film. See sides of film are engage4 Upon closing, push down
that the sprocket engages the by the sprocket clip lever, which will auto-
film perforation. If one winding fails to matically engage the lock but-
make sprocket catch the per- ton and the back cover be-
forations on both sides of the comes securely locked-
film, press shutter button and
wind again.
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7. Turn film advance lever 8. When film counter in- 9. As soon as you have loaded
several times to wind uP dicates "1" it means film the camera, be sure to adjust
the fogged portion of film loading i$ completed the ASA speed indicator (ASA
Shoot several blanks and From here. film counter 25- 1600) on the shutter
continue winding the film will move frame by frame for speed dial to the ASA speed of
until filrn counter indicates each shot to indicate the num- the film you have loaded. Lift
"1". Then, slightly turn re- ber of pictures which have the shutter speed dial and ro-
wind knob in the direction of been taken. tate it until the required ASA
arrow to take up any slack. speed is opposite the indicator
mark.
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HOW TO USE THE WINDING LEVER
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The Winding Lever, When Operated, The winding lever of the MIRANDA SEN-
Simultaneously Perform s Various Functions SOMAT TM is of the single stroke, 180", type.
l. The film is transported one frame Please make sure to fully operate the lever till it2. Film counter moves up one number stops. Never use any force on the winding lever;
3. Shirtter is cocked for next exposure a broken film perforation could cause some
resistance, and force, used on the winding,
could damage the internal mechanism.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
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SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED
r The red "X" between 30 and 60 indicates
the shutter qpeed of approximately l/45 sec.
for synchronization with electronic flash.
SHUTTERWORKING RANGE BY ASA SPEED
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25 50 ///////////////z 100 +z'/z
To set the shutter speed, the shutter speed 2N
dial is turned to the left or right until the 100desired qpeed number lines up with the shutter 800 ?speed indicator. The dial rotates in either 1.600 ?zzzzzzzzzzzZ
direction.
r The marks "B, l, 2 .... 1000" indicate Shutter speed can be freely changed before
"Bulb, I sec., LlZ sec.... U1000 sec." shut- or after winding.
ter speed positions. When turning the shutter speed dial, see that
. "8" (bulb) is for long exposures with the it falls correctly into a click-stop position. If
shutter remaining open as long as the button set to intermediate positions, the shutter
in depressed. will not operate at an accurate speed-
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EXPOSURE SYSTEM
A very ingenious system in the exposure meter, which PX 675
accurately measures the light, that enters the camera through
the lens, has been incorporated in the Miranda Sensomat TM.
The sensing area of the exposure meter is invisibly placed
behind the mirror always in position for exposure reading,
except for the split-second mirror action when taking a picture.
The exposure meter system is cross-coupled and responds to
shutter speed or lens diaphragm adjustments. Either shutter
speed or lens diaphragm may be preselected with the second
adjustment used to set the exposure meter.
An important fact is the positioning of the CdS cell directly
behind the lens, as this obviously gives the most accurate
"direct" light value and is less sensitive to extraneous light
entering through the eyepiece.
The exposure meter of the Miranda Sensomat TM has been
so designed as to cover the widest possible range of exposures,
from EV I to EV 18 filrn speeds from ASA 25 to ASA 1600. Correct exponrre is easily obtained
and isvisible in the viewfinder, an added feature for last minute adjustments.
The Miranda Sensomat TM through the lens exposure system is of the closed-down aperture and
partial average type, very convenient for a wide range of applications, and especially convenient in
macro-micro and close-up photography, and when using lenses of an unknown f-stop number.
The exposure meter of the Miranda Sensomat TM is provided with a warning system for over-or
underexposure, which could be caused by either too bright or too dim light conditions. This warning
system is incorporated in the shutter speed/ASA-speed dial, which will block when attempting usage
outside this safety-zone. Extension of this range can be obtained by changing the ASA-speed dial, but
is not advisable when color film is loaded in the camera.
The table on the next page shows the range within which optimum results can be obtained.
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For exposure determination by measuring the light on the subject, it is a general rule to give a prime
importance to shutter speed, and determine f-aperture by lens diaphragm. In this case, the sequence of light
measurins is as follows.
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(l) Determine shutter speed (2) Advance film (3) Press the diaphragm activat-
ing button
1. Set desired shutter speed. work
2. Wind film advance lever to advance film.
3. Press diaphragm activating button to close the diaphragm.
4. Turn the diaphragm ring till the needle reaches the center position in the viewfinder.
When prime importance is given to diaphragm opening for such work like close-ups or copying,
diaphragm opening must be set fust, and then adjust exposure by turning shutter speed dial.
* The light acceptance area is not indicated in the finder, but is positioned as the picture (5) shows.
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(4) Set exposure by turning dia- (5) Sensing area and exposure (6)Exposure adjustment
phragm ring control mark in the finder completed.
PX 675 battery - replacement is a Wein Air battery. Make sure the cover has holes.
These batteries need air to function !
When measuring light, it is not necessary to point the light acceptance area to the subject, but decide on
picture composition as desired and measure the light as is done in the case of average light measuring.
* If the power soluce is cut, the meter needle is in the downward (-) position as shown in picture (5).
* As the sensing area of SENSOMAT TM is placed behind the mirror, there is very little extraneous light
entering from the eyepiece, but it is advisable to hold the camera firmly against your eyes.
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DIAPHRAGM SWITCH
One preszure of the diaphragm activating button closes the diaphragm and a second pressure will
open it again. The action of this button is as follows:
When the button is pressed after advance of the film, the diaphragm closes to the preselected
aperture. After release of the shutter button, the diaphragm opens again to full aperture.
If however, for any reason, such as refocusing, the diaphragm has to be re-opened before the
picture is taken, the button is to be pressed once again, which releases the diaphragm.
This switch does not cut-off the battery curent, which can only be performed by releasing the
shutter.
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www.butkus.usPICTURE
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The waistlevel finder is not only useful in * When a reflex type finder is used, special
low angle shooting but also very convenient care should be taken to avoid light entering the
in close-ups, copying and microscopic work. camera through the focusing screen which may
Moreover, it can be used in sideway cause incorrect expozure. Measure the light by
shooting. holding your camera close to your eye.
For close'up, copying and microscope * In the case of the VF-3 Finder, using the
shooting, use critical focuser VF3. This Rubber eye-cup prevents extraneous light from
viewfinder when collapsed turns into a entering
l5-times magnifier for critical focusing at r The vieMinder can be removed for inter-
the center of the focusing screen. When changing by sliding it towards the rear,
opened it becomes a S-times magnifier for while turning the viewfinder release dial
inspecting the entire picture area. counter clockwise. To attach, match the
Critical focuser VF4. This finder is viewfinder's base to the camera's groove and
specifically designed for microgtaphy with slide it forward until it clicks into position.
S-times magnifier and Diopter adjustment
from +3 to -4.
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l. First. the film rewind Flip the rewind crank on 3. Open the back cover by
release button on the base the rewind knob and wind depressing the lock button
of the crunera body is in the direction of the and pulling up the cover
pushed in until a small arrow. At the end of the clip at the same time. Pull
click is heard. This button roll you will feel the up the rewind knob and
need not be held during resistance increase and take out the film cartridge.
rewinding. The film is now then suddenly cease. Turn Make certain that no film
free from the sprocket the rewind crank several chips or dust particles are
which has been advancing more times to make certain left in the camera.
it, and is ready for rewind- the film has been entirelv
ing rewound.
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HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA AND OPERATE SHUTTER RELEASE
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To obtain a sharp picture, the camera must Depress the shutter gently, while holding
be held properly. If there is camera shake, good the breath for an instant.
pictures cannot be obtained even with the best Use the right eye to look into the view-
camera in the world. finder.
Whether shooting in a vertical or hori When using telephoto lenses avoid camera
zontal position, aim the camera at the subject shake by holding the lens barrel with the
with the elbows pressed against the body if left hand.
possible, but not too tightly, as this would Use a tripod when shooting at slow speeds.
stiffen the posture.
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DEPTH OF FIELD
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is such that you reduced.S*If your picture This is the range that is in sharp focus for much
any particular distance and diaphragm setting. want both nearby and distant objects to be in
Relatively very little depth of field is required sharp focus, then the smallest possible dia-
when close-up zubjects are focused on, but a phragm should be used. However, very fre-
great deal of depth of field is needed in the case quently, the composition of a picture can be
of more distant subjects. Closing the diaphragm improved by having the principal subject in
down increases the depth of field, and opening sharp focus while other objects in the scene are
the diaphragm up reduces the depth of field. soft and out of focus This will de-emphasize
The depth of field also varies with the lens used. distracting backgrou nd objects, and concentrate
Wide angle lenses have lots of depth of field the viewer's attention on the principle subject.
while with telephoto lenses the depth of field is
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
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Insert the plug of the flash unit into the camera's l} synchro terminal, the FP terminal (above) for
flashbulb and the X terminal (below) for electronic
lror snapshots at night, in dark places, and in flash.
indoor shooting, flashbulbs or electronic flash can be The FP Class flashbulb synchronizes with the
used to good advantage. Flash units also provide shutter at all speeds,from I second to l/1000auxiliary light for taking pictures of against-the-light second. For electronic flash, set the speed to thesubjects. sec and l/60o For flash shooting, an exclusive accessory shoe is red "X" mark midway between l/30
mounted to the bottom of the rewind knob of the sec, but slower speed setting can also be used. For
cam era - detai-ls, refer to the table on the next page.
o The flash unit is inserted from the rear of the fhe [j Class and M Class bulbs can also be used
accessory shoe and secured by tightening its with slow shutter speeds (slower than l/30 sec) but
mount. whenever possible use the FP Class bulbs.
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