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MIRANDA SENSORET User manual
User manual for MIRANDA SENSORET. 16 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Miranda
- Model / document
- MIRANDA SENSORET
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- User manual
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- English
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- 16
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- Film cameras
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The shutter will not operate unless the mercury batteries are loaded correctly.
HOW TO LOAD MERCURY BATTERIES
Open the cover of the mercury battery compartment
beneath the camera and place both mercury batteries, that
come with the camera, into the compartment. Observe the
correct polarity, indicated on the batteries and on the
compartment by + and - marks. lf the batteries are correctly loaded, a yellow lamp lights in
the viewf inder when the shutter button is lightly depressed.
It will not light, however, if batteries are loaded incorrectly.
The battery service life is normally about one year under
usual operating conditions. When the power drops too low,
the yellow lamp will not light upwhen the shutter button is
depressed, and replacement with fresh MALLORY RM 640
or EVEREADY E 640 is necessary.View original page 2Page 3 · Read text
BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE THE CAMERA
lensThe MIRANDA SENSORET is an EE camera with window by turning the knurled ring on the
electronically controlled shutterspeeds. lt automati- barrel.
cally calculates the correct exposure under any light 4l Setting the exposure correction index
condition, and therefore, has no shutterspeed or Set the letter "N" in the window by turning the 2
aperture dial. studs on the right and left on the lens barrel.
By simpiy depressing dre shutterbutton anyone caR'" The camera is now reaeiy for pict-trre taking. To'take
take perfect pictures. lf a f lash attachment is pictures with flash, mount an electronic flash gun in
mounted, flash synchronization is made automatic- the accessory shoe and set the guide number.
Taking ally by the flashmatic'mechanism. 2. Starting Picture
The Picture taking process can be summarized as 1l Wind the film to the start point
follows. Turn the film winding lever until it stops.
1. Preparation for Picture Taking 2l Composing and focusing
1l Loading mercury batteries The image visible within the bright frame in the
Load two mercury batteries in the battery compart- viewfinder is the picture taking range. Use the
ment beneath the camera, making sure that the interlocked rangefinder in the center of the view-
battery polarity is correct. finder to obtain sharp focus.
2l Loading film - 3l Depress the shutter button
The back cover opens when the film rewind knob is Battery power is sufficient to trip the shutter if the
pulled up. yellow lamp, within the viewfinder, lights up when
3l Setting ASA rating the shutter button is depressed lightly.
Set the ASA rating of the film in use in the ASA Wind the film one frame after taking a picture.
DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION OF THE COMPONENTSView original page 3Page 6 · Read text
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HOW TO LOAD A FILM
1. Open the camera back 2. Insert the cartridge into the 3. lnsert the trimmed end of the
Open the camera back by pulling film chamber film into a slit of the film take
up the film rewind knob. When Pull up the rewind knob and up spool
the back is opened, the exposure insert the cartridge into the film lnsert the trimmed end of the
counter automatically returns to chamber taking care that the pro- film into any slit of the spool, at
the start (S) mark. jecting end of the cartridge faces the same time making sure that
down. After inserting the car- the film wind sprocket engages
tridge, push back the rewind knob the perforation on the side of the
to its original position. film.
4. Turn the film advance lever 5. Take-up the slack in the film 6. Turn the film advance lever to
and make sure that the sproc- Lift the rewind crank and turn it take up the exposed film
ket engages the Perforated gently in the direction of the Operate the sh utter f or some
edge of the film arrow and any slack will dis- blank shots till the exposure
After ascertaining this, close the appear. Care must be taken not to counter registers "1". When the
camera back. The back closes at turn the crank in a reverse direc- film advance lever is being operat-
finger pressure. tion, as this may spoil the film. ed, the film rewind lever must
turn in a direction against the
engraved arrow, indicating that
the film is properly moving.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
SETTING FI LM SENSITIVITY
Make sure that the sensitivity of the film is set correctly
after loading. lf this setting is not properly made, exposure
will be incorrect. To set the sensitivity of the film, turn the
ASA film sensitivity setting ring on the front on the lens
until the corresponding speed value of the film appears in
the ASA film speed window. Film sensitivity is indicated on
the box in which the film is purchased or in the instruction
sheet by either ASA and/or DIN rating. Use ASA values for
the MIRANDA SENSORET.
SETTING THE EXPOSURE MULTIPLE INDEX
Three exposure positions can be selected with the cannot be expected. Optimum exposure is being
Miranda SENSORET in accordance with the prevail- obtained by setting "N", /tx" or "2x" in the ex-
ing picture-taking conditions. As a result photographs posure multiple indicator window by turning the
are always correctly exposed even in such cases exposure correcting studs on the lens barrel.
where, with ord inary EE cameras good pictures
1) Select "N" for ordinary ptc- 2l Select "Yrx" for pictures of 3) Select "2x" subjects with side
ture taking under normal light open areas, landscapes, or and/or back lighting.
conditions. against the light pictures.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
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Match index mark of the shutter lock ring with A. et to 1l2O sec. or
slower, by inserting a flash unit. Use a tripod at
slow shutter speeds.
3)When using a slow shutter speed keep the shutter
button depressed until the yellow lamp extingui-
shes. The shutter is operating as long as the
yellow lamp is on.
4)When an exposure is made for a period ol 2
seconds or longer, accuracy is not guaranteed as
it is beyond the guaranteed rating of the camera.
1) The electronic shutter will operate correctly Battery drain is accelerated it repeated long
when the yellow lamp (C) lights up, when the exposures are made.
shutter button is lightly depressed. lf the yellow 5)To release the shutter, gently depress the shutter
lamp does not light up, it is an indication of button with the index finger. As the shutter
insufficient battery power, and warning that the cocks itself when the shutter button returns to its
shutter consequently can not operate correctly. original position, release your finger from the
2) When shooting at high speed, the yellow lamp button after the shutter has completed its opera-
will blink only. lf it remains lit, it indicates that tion.
COMPOSING AND FOCUSING
Simply look into the viewfinder and compose your
photograph. is about 1m or less.
1) The picture to register on the film is the area 2l Focus by (B) at the center of the viewfinder. A
within the yellow frame (A). double image is seen when focusing is incorrect.
The area inside the fine line (a) is the picture Superimpose the image br7 turning the focusing
taking range when the camera-to-subject distance ring.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
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REWI NDI NG FI LM
When the film, loaded in the camera is used up, length of the film in use.
additional exposures cannot be made, and the film When the film is used up rewind the film into the
counter will indicate 12,20 or 36 according to the cartridge.
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1) Depress the film rewind but- 2) Pull up the film rewind crank, 3) At the end of the roll you will
ton beneath the camera. turn it in the direction of the feel the resistance increase and
arrow, and rewind the film then suddenly cease. Then lift
into the cartridge. the rewind knob to open
the back cover, and remove
the cartridge.
CAUTI ON
1i When the winding lever stops in an intermediate Pull up the knob with the thumb of the free
position, do not forcibly cdntinue winding. hand on the rear cover as shown.
Stop picture taking and rewind the film. 9 Place the exposed film into a film container as
2) The cartridge may pop out when the rear cover is soon as possible.
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY When taking pictures indoors or under poor lighting
conditions, shutter speeds of 1/30 sec. or slower should be
used, and a flash unit, electronic flash gun, or the like must
be used.
The MIRANDA-SENSORET incorporates a flashmatic
mechanism that causes the flash unit to fire only when
necessary. When lighting is suff icient for pictures within the
EE r:ange, the flash_unit will noilire when mounted on the----_i
accessory shoe.
This mechanism is very convenient for switching between
flash and non-f lash (EE) exposure situations.
Use the exclusive MK-3 electronic flash gun, an optional
SENSORET accessory.
1. Attach the etectronic flash to the accessory shoe
The MK-3 electronic flash has a direct connection contact.
Electrical connection is made by installing the electronic
flash in the accessory shoe. When an electronic flash unit
without a direct contact is used, connect the synchronizing
cord to the flash terminal 22 .
2. Setting the guide number
Align the guide number of the electronic flash with the
guide number index mark on the camera. (Use scale 5 if
the value is in feet, and scale 17 if the value is in meters.)
When an MK-3 electronic flash is used align either 65 (ft) or
20 (m) (in white) with the index mark, for 100 ASA f ilm.
3. Exposure is calculated electronically by the camera
When an electronic flash is used, the diaphragm opening
appears in the window (D) in the viewfinder, the pointer
moves as it is interlocked with the rangefinder, and the
calculated lens opening value, suitable for camera-to-subject
distance is indicated. A red mark appears on the left or
right side of the lens aperture scale, depending upon the
guide number of the electronic flash in use. Exposure is
insuff icient when the pointer enters this red mark.
4. Depress the shutter button
When the electronic flash unit is ready for operation look
into the viewfinder and focus, then lightly depress the
shutter button. lf the yellow lamp (C) in the viewfinder
turns red at this time, the flash unit will fire when the
shutter button is depressed further. lf the red lamp
indication is not given, norrnal EE photography will be
made without using the flash.
is When a flashgun, or .the plastic protectivb shoe cap inserted, the diaphragm .scale becomes vis.ible for manual
operation at 1/20 sec. {View original page 13Page 15 · Read text
1. Shutter button Enlarged view for printing corporates all aids necessary for perfect picture
The shutter button can only be depressed after the taking.
film is wound. 17. Guide numbers (in meters)
2. Shutter lock ring Align "2O" (white) with the index mark when using
When the index rrnrk on the ring is aligned with the the exclusive MK-3 electronic flash unit for this
"L" mark, the shutter button is locked and the camera.
battery circuitry is disengaged to prevent battery 18. Lens F2.8/38mm
f ourdrain. The lens is of Tessar type, composed of
3. Film counter elements in three groups.
The counter reading starts with "S" (start) and This is a wide-angle lens having a picture taking angle
f ilter is used.continues to "36". The counter reading advances of 60 degrees. A 49mm
each time the film is wound, and the number of 19. ASA film sensitivity setting ring
shots taken is indicated by the position of the index 20. ASA film speed indicating window
mark. The counter automatically resets to "S" when Set the ASA sensitivity value of the film in use in the
the camera back is opened. indicating window by turning the knurled ring on
4. Strap f ittings the lens barrel. Correct exposure cannot be obtained
One fitting is provided on each side to affix the unless this is properly set.
carrying strap. 21. Viewf inder eye piece
5. Gtride iiuniirer iin f# 22; -FlasHgrminal*_--
When the guide number of the electronic flash unit is Receptacle for connection of a synchronizing cord
aligned with the index mark, correct flash exposure when taking pictures using a flash unit, not having
is determined automatically. The guide numbers in direct contact.
meters are engraved on the right side. 23. Film rewind shaft
6. Focusing ring 24. Film chamber
The rangefinder, within the viewfinder, adjusts for This space houses the film. Pull up the back cover
correct focusing when this ring is turned. release knob to open the back cover and insert a film
7. Distance scale cartridge with the end which has a protruding
Values indicate camera-to-subject distances. The cylindrical stem facing downward.
graduation range extends from oo (infinity) to 25. Mercury battery chamber
0.91 m. Place two mercury batteries, 1.4V, in this chamber.
8. CdS exposure meter cell The camera will not operate unless the batteries are
This is the light receiving window of the exposure loaded properly.View original page 15Page 16 · Read text
graduation range extends from @ (infinity) to 25. Mercury battery chamber
0.91m. Place two mercury batteries, 1.4V, in this chamber.
8. CdS exposure meter cell The camera will not operate unless the batteries are
This is the light receiving window of the exposure loaded properly.
meter. lt functions to measure subject brightness 26. Film rewind button
with the electronic shutter automatically determin- The film wind-up sprocket is released when this
ing the correct exposure in accordance with the light button is depressed, allowing the film to be re-
intensity. wound.
9. Exposure multiple indicating window 27. Tripod socket
10. Exposure multiple setting stud This is a threaded socket used for mounting the
The exposure setting can be changed in three stages camera on a tripod.
N (correct) , /.X and 2X bv means of these studs. 28. Film guide rails-,Normally, the "N" setting should be used (set in the Fit the film between the .uPper and lower outside
indicator window) for general picture-taking. rails. The two inside rails are slightly lower than the
11. Accessory shoe outside rails by the thickness, equivalent to that of
The electronic flash unit is mounted here. When the the film.
flash unit is mounted, the flashmatic mechanism 29. Film winding lever
automatically sets the lens opening for flash photo- Provided for film winding. Film is wound by the
isgraphy. This condition is indicated in the viewf inder. length equivalent to one frame, the shutter
'12. Direct flash contact cocked, and the film counter is advanced when this
lf a hot shoe flash unit (direct contact) is used, lever is turned f ully until it stops. The lever cannot
direct connection is made without a synchronizing be operated unless the shutter is released.
cord. 30. Sprocket
13. Rear cover open knob The sprocket is geared to match the sprocket holes
The rear cover opens when this knob is pulled up, of the f ilm.
and the film counter is reset to "S" at the same time. 31. Rapid-load take up sPool
Do not touch this knob for any reason, other than lnsert the lead of the film into any slit in the spool.
to rewind the f ilm. n. Back cover --'14. Film rewind crank The back cover is locked when depressed and the
Pull the crank up and turn in the direction indicated film counter is ready to advance frame by f rame.
by the arrow with the film rewind button 26 held 33. Film pressure Plate
depressed after the film is used up. This permits film Correctly holds film in the focusing position with
rewinding into the f ilm cartridge. respect to the lens. Care is to be taken to prevent
15. Rangefinder window damaging this plate as it, in turn, could lead to
Provides camera to subject distance measurement. damage of the film.
16. Viewf inder 34. Cartridge holder
Enables fast, easy composition and focusing. In- Holds the film cartridge in the correct position.
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