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Miranda Sensorex II User manual
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ATTENTION
DO NOT USETYPERM675OR
WPE RM675R.The Corecf Baf{ery
Replacemenfis the PX67Sor EpX675.
73 MCC
We thank you for selecting our MIRANDA Sensorex as distinctive features found only on high grade cameras, it
your companion and hope that it gives you much pleasure rightly deserves being called the perfect SYSTEM
and satisfactionfor a long time to come. C A M E R A .
As the pioneer of single-lens reflex in Japan and as a It has, moreover, a built-in self-timer, an almost noiseless
specialized manufacturer of this type of camera, the shutter and vibration-free mirror mechanism, a compact
Miranda Camera Company has been continually developing easy-to-hold body, and a complete line of convenient
its products with new ideasand great orginality- accessoriesto suit all occasions.
MIRANDA Sensorex which has become your companion We firml y believe that it is able to meet any requirements
from today offers a new standard for quality cameras. lt of amateursor professionals.
provides the advantageof through-the-lenslight measuring Before taking your first picture, however, we earnestly
at open aperture or closed aperture through average advise you to read this Manual carefully as it would enable
reading, and is equipped with a lens of an extremely high you to make best use of the remarkable capabilitiesof this
resolution, a bright and easy-to-useviewf inder. With a wide Ml RANDA SensorexCamera.
interchangeability of both viewfinders and lenses, and
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1. Automatic Exposure through TTL System 6. Unique Type of Lens Mount
A high-classcamera which combines a TTL (through- The lens mount of MIRANDA Sensorex has on its
the-lens) system of light measuring,under which critical outside a 4-claw bayonet mount and on its inside a
rneasurement is made of the light transmitted to the screw mount of 44mm inner diameter (All MIRANDA
f i l m . camerasand lenseshave the same standard lens mount).
2. Accurate Exposure through Average Light Measurement The bayont mount is for attachingthe auto MIRANDA
The Miranda Sensorex has a unique system of exposure lenses,extension bellows, etc., quickly and easily by
determination, known as the partial-averagemethod. A merely giving 'l18 of a full turn after mounting. The
part of the image, as seen in the viewf inder, is measured inner screw mount is for preset lensesand most other
for light intehsity and the average light is computed accessories.
which forms the basis for the exposure setting. More- 7. Automatic Synchro-Switch and Hot Shoe
over, as both the shutterspeeds-and diaphragm are The synchro-contactsfor electronic flash (X) and bulb
cross-coupledto the meter, exposure computation can flash (FP) are switched automatically by rotaing the
be performed from either shutterspeedsor diaphragm. shutterdial. The Hot Shoe flash gun accessoryshoe is
3. Easy-toCompose and Ef f icient Vie,,.:r:rrder employed for the first time with an interchangeable'
The functions, necessaryfor photo-taking, are visible in pentaprismtype SLR.
the viewfinder, and the composing of a picture takes 8. Complete Line of Interchangeable Lenses and Acces-
only a moment. The newly invented micro-split image sories
rangefinder permits quick and sharp focusing and can be This camera system meets every requirement of photo-
usedwith any type of lens. graphy. With a wide range of interchangeablelensesand
4. InterchangeableViewfinders for IncreasedVersatility accessories,Miranda's Sensorex displays its superiority
The Pentaprism Viewf inder is very convenient for not only in generalphotography but also in the f ields of
generalpicture taki ng. scientific, medical, industrial and educational photo-
ln instances requiring special techniques, such as low graphy.
...r and high angle shots, close-ups,reproduction and photo ' micrography, we recommend the use of the inter-
changeableref lex viewf inders.
5. f :y Designed Standard Lenses for Excellent Color
Rendition
The newly-developed Auto Miranda f:1.4/50mm and
f :1 .8/50mm lenses are superb for color-photography.
These lenses not only offer an extreme resolving power
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TECHNICALDATA
Standard Lenses A U T O M I R A N D A : 5 0 m m / f : 1 . 4 , Viewf inder magnification 0.92X with 50mm
S-group 7 element (Gauss,modified lens at infinity, field of view g6%,
t y p e ) A U T O M I R A N D A : condenser and Fresnel lens com-
50mm/f :1.8, 4-group, 6-element bined, interchangeableviewfinder,
(Gauss,modified type) fully auto- focusing screen w/micro-split image
matic diaphragm, angle of view 46", rangefinder.
smallest aperture f :16, preview Lens Mount Miranda mount (4-claw bayonet
lever, filter size 52mme ff1.4), and 44mmfscrew mount) 46mm@ (F i .B), closest focusing
distance with SOmm/f1.4 43cm Film Advance winding angle 180o, marginalangle
( 1 2 i n . ; ; 5 0 m m / f 1 . 8 4 5 c m ( 1 8 i n . ) 25o, ratchet advancepossible.
Shutter focal plane, B, 1-111000sec.,built- Film Rewind rewind crank, self-resetting button
I in self-timer with maximum delay for rewind.
of 1 0 seconds. Film Counter advance counting type, self-zeroing,i
Flash Synchro FP and X, automatic synch to X at with film winding indicator.L
I; 1/60 sec.,cordlesshotshoe. Film Loading rapid loading type spool, hinged-
i Exposure Meter light measuring at open aperture, back cover.
built-in TTL CdS meter, closed- Size 144 x 93 x 87mm (f :1.8),144 xg3
down light measuringpossible,light x 95mm (f :1.41
sensor behind the mi rror, partial Weight w/f:1.8 950 grams,wlf:1.4 1100It light measuring,EV coupling range grams
1 - 1 8 a t A S A 1 0 0 w i t h 5 0 m m f : 1 . 4
lens. Film speeds ASA 2S-1600,
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www.orphancameras.com GUIDE TO PICTURE TAKING PROCEDURE Beforestartingto take pictures,load the camerawith the mercury 1. Open the camera back cover and load the f ilm. 2. Wind the f ilm Open the camera back by pulling up the rewind knob W i n d t h e f i l m u n t i l t h e f i l m c o u n t e r p o i n t s t o " 1 " t o and insertthe f ilm properly in the film chamber. wind up the exposedpart of the f ilm. 5. Set to correct lens speed 6. Switch on the meter Turn the lens selector dial and set lt t o t h e n u m b e r , Set the meter switch leverto the black mark. correspondingto the speed of the lens in use. 6View original page 9
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3. Set the film speed 4. Determine the shutter speed
Set the ASA number of the film which is loaded.Failure In generalpicture taking, appropriateshutter speedsare:
to do so will result in inaccurateexposures. 11125to 11250sec.for bright outdoor and 1/30 sec.for
i ndoor photography .
7. Compose picture and focus 8. Pressthe shutter button gently
When accurate focus is obtained, the overlapping of the Hold the camera steady, taking care to avoid camera
i m a g e i n t h e c e n t r a l z o n e o f t h e g r o u n d g l a s s i s m e r g e d . shake.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
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HOW TO LOAD MERCURY BATTERY
'A mercury battery is provided for the Sensorex as the The meter will not function if the polarity of the
source of power for its CdS meter. lf the mercury battery is mercury battery is reversed.
not inserted in the battery chamber, the meter will not ' Under ordinary circumatances,the mercury battery will
function. Before using the camera, make sure that the provide sufficient power to work the meter over a duration
mercury battery is properly inserted in the battery cham- of about two years. The battery power declines sharply
ber. when it nears the end of its life-span,resultingin sluggish
movement of the meter needle seen through the finder. In
this case,replacementof the mercury battery is necessary.
, , j . i r : , - i r ! i ' t i , - : 1 , ' t : r , , , 'i ' i : ) i . i + ' . 1v ,' When replacing the mercury battery, use Mallory #675
1. Clean the faces of the mercury battery with dry silicon or equivalent.
cloth. ',' Remove the mercury battery from its compartment
2. Open the battery chamber of the cameraby turning the when the camera is to be left unused over any great length
cover cou nterclockw ise. of time.
3. Insert the mercury battery into the chamber with the
plus (+) side facing outwards, towards the cover, and
replacethe cover securely.
4. lf the plus (+) and minus (-) poles are reversed,the'
meter will not function, although the misplacement
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FILM LOADING
For the Sensorex camera, 35mm f ilm (2O or 36 exposures) 1 " O p e n t h e c a m e r a b a c k
is used. O p e n t h e c a m e r a b a c k b y p u l l i n g u p t h e f i l m r e w i n d
. : i , A l w a y s l o a d o r u n l o a d t h e f i l m i n t h e s h a d e . l f n o s h a d e knob. When the back is opened, the exposure counter
i s a v a i l a b l e , u t i l i z e t h e s h a d o w o f y o u r o w n b o d y . automatically returns to the start (S) mark.
i-f> Whenever possible, avoid loading or un load ing the 2 . I n s e r t t h e c a r t r i d g e i n t o t h e f i l m c h a m b e r .
camera in a dusty place or near the seashore, where salty Pull up the rewind knob and insert the cartridge into the
winds may blow. f ilm chamber taking care that the projecting end of the
+ W h i l e l o a d i n g o r u n l o a d i n g , t a k e c a r e n o t t o t o u c h t h e cartridge faces down. After inserting the cartridge, push
shutter curtain. b a c k t h e r e w i n d k n o b t o i t s o r i g i n a l p o s i t i o n .
3 . I n s e r t t l ' r e t r i m m e d e n d o f t h e f i l m i n t o a s l i t o f t h e f i l m
take up spool
I n s e r t t h e t r i m m e d e n d o f t h e f i l m i n t o a n y s l i t o f t h e
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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4 . T u r n t h e f i l m a d v a n c e l e v e r a n d m a k e s u r e t h a t t l r e 6. Turn the f ifrn advancelever to take up the exposedfilnr
s p r o c k e t e n g a g e s b o t h p e r f o r a t e d e d g e s o f t h e f i l m 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 f inger pressure. film which has been exposedduring loading. When the
5 . T a k e - u p t h e s l a c k i r r t h e f i l m f ilm advanceleveris being operated,the f ilm rewind lever
Lift the rewind crank and turn it gently in the direc- must turn in a direction against the engravedarrow,
tion of the arrow and any slack will disappear. Care must indicatingthat the f ilm is properly moving.
be taken not to turn the crank in a reverse direction, After the film loading has been completed, make sure to
a s t h i s m a y s p o i l t h e f i l m . set the proper ASA f ilm speed.
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SHUTTERAND DIAPHRAGM
Aperture
,rf, stop
Light Volume
Ratio
The shutter speed controls the amount of light reachingthe To adjust the aperture according to the light intensity,
film and "freezes" the image of a moving subfect. shift the aperture setting lever in either direction.
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 f ull-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.
untal the desired speed number lines up with the shutter T h e h i g h e r t h e a p e r t u r e v a l u e t h e l e s s a m o u n t o f l i g h t i s
speed indicator. The indicator turns red when the film is t r a n s m i t t e d t o t h e f i l m p l a n e . T h e c a l i b r a t i o n o n t h e s c a l e i s
advancedand white when the shutter is released so arranged that the setting to the next higher value reduces
"Bulb (B)" is used for long exposureswith the shutter the volume of incoming light by half. lf, therefore, the scale
remainingopen as long as the shutter button is depressed. is adjusted in succession to the next higher value, the
When the dial is set to the red "60" mark, the "X" a m o u n t o f l i g h t t r a n s m i t t e d t h r o u g h t h e l e n s w i l l b e
contact is automatically set for synchronization with d e c r e a s e d i n p r o g r e s s i o n o f 1 1 4 , 1 1 8 , 1 1 1 6 a n d s o o n .
efectronicflash (Seepages26,27 for flash shooting). By setting the diaphragm to the intermediate positions
Shutter speed can be freely changedbefore or after the of the scale, intermediate apertures are obtained.
film advance. The shutter and diaphragm are cross coupled to the
exposure metering system. See page 14 for how to use the
The diaphragm controls the amount of light reachingthe exposure meter.
f ilm and determinesthe depth of f ield (focal range).
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HOW TO READ THE METER IN THE VIEWFINDER
The CdS meter incorporated in the MIRANDA Sensorex is t h e t i p ) c o i n c i d e s w i t h t h e m e t e r n e e d l e . T h i s s i m p l e
of the match-needle type permitting speedy, accurate light procedure enables accurate light measurement.
measurement. lt is moreover cross-coupled to the shutter + To obtain special ef fect by doubling the exposure,
and d iaph ragm mechan isms. match the upper curve of the O to the meter needle. To
By looking through the viewf inder, you can see at a glance decrease the exposure by one s€tting, match the lower
whether the prevailing light is sufficient to guarantee curve of the o to the needle.
correct exposure without extra adjustments. Moreover, 4 When in case of aperture pre-selection method the
since the meter is cross-coupled, light reading can be done needles fail to coincide even when the shutter speed dial is
through pre-selection of e.ither the shutter speed or lens turned, set the shutter speed to the closest setting and then
aperture, depending on the method preferred by the user. turn the diaphragm setting lever until the needles are
perfectly matched. Do not under any circumstances adjust-l Aim the camera toward the subject and while looking
the shutter speed dial to an intermediate setting.through the viewfinder turn the shutter speed dial or
diaphragm setting lever until the follower needle (with o on
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OPEN APERTURELIGHT MEASURING
The MIRANDA Sensorexis the only camera in the world The CdS meter of the MIRANDA Sensorexis cross-coupfed
permitting open aperture light readingwith either exclusive to the shutter speedand diaphragm mechanisms.Therefore,
Miranda lenses other brand, or preset diaphragm lenses. exposure is determined according to one of the following
The methd employed in light measurementis basicallythe methods:
samewith any of these lenses. 1. An appropriate shutter speed is pre-selectedand the
The exposure computer system of the M I RAN DA diaphragm setting lever is turned until the two needles
Sensorex is adjusted perfectly to the Auto-Miranda lens or in the finder are matched perfectly.
other preset diaphragm lens in use, simply by setting the 2. By pre-selectingthe lens aperture, the meter needlesare
lens selectordlal on the cameraaccordingto the maximum matched by turning the shutter speeddial.
aperture of the lens. lf, for instance,a 50mm fl1.8 lens is 3. In case of preset diaphragm lenses, the diaphragm
mounted on the Sensorex,turn the dial until the figure 1.8 setting lever is ma nipulated and the aperture reading,
appearsoposite the black mark. where the two needles coincide, is then transferred to
The lens selectordial has the f ollowing settings: the aperture scaleof the lens.
1 . 4 1 . 8 2 . 8 3 . 5 4 5 . 6 8
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CLOSEDAPERTURELIGHT MEASURING
In ordinary situations, the open aperture light reading is 1. Adjust both the lens selector dial and diaphragm setting
more convenient as it enablesbright viewing of the subject f ever of the camera to t11.4.
areaand also effectively providesagainst inaccuracyof light 2. Stop down the lens to the required aperture and match
measurement resulting f rom strong backlight entering the needles by turning the shutter speed dial.
through the viewf inder eyepiece.Nevertheless,closed aper- 3. Take every precaution against backlight entering from
ture light reading is necessaryin photomicrography or when the viewfinder eyepiece. Because the light transmitted
usinglensesof undeterminablef-number. through the lens in case of closed aperture light reading
The method of closed aperture light reading is identical is often weaker than the backlight, error in exposure
wrth any type of lens used. read ing is liab le to occur. To prevent errors in light
read ing, theref ore, the use of the eyecup is recom-
mended.
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www.orphancameras.comA U T o M A T | c D | A P H R A G M A N D D E P T H . o F . F | E L D P R E V | E W L E V E R w
The fully automatic diaphragm of Miranda lenses is of when depressedstops down the diaphragm temporarily to
specialconstruction which keeps the lenswide open all the the aperture which has been pre-selectedso that the depth
time to provide a very bright viewfinder image for easy of f ield and backgroundblurs can be directly checked.
picture composition and speedyadjustment of focus. + Miranda'sfully automatic diaphragm system is used not
.) When the shutter button is pressed, the diaphragm only in the standard 50mm lens but also in all other
automaticallyclosesdown to the apertureto which the lens Auto-Miranda lenses.As with the standardlens,they permit
has been set beforehand and makes it work only at that viewing at full aperture, no matter what f-stop has been
aperture. But when the shutter closes, the diaphragm pre-setfor the actual shooting. In snapshotsparticularly,it
autornaticaI ly reopens. saves the trouble of having to open the aperture for
.) The viewing can therefore be done at f ully open focusingand to close it down for the shot.aperture times. at all But if one desires to actually check * When changingthe lens, it ma kes no differencewhether giventhe effects of a aperture on the image, the special
lever on the lens barrel can be used. This preview lever the aperture is stopped down or not , f or once it is mounted
on the camerathe apertureautomatically opens fully.
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www.orphancameras.com HOW TO MAKE DELIBERATE DOUBLE EXPOSURES For deliberatedouble exposures,make the f irst exposurein the normal way. Then take up the slack film in the falm cartridgg by turning the rewind crank in the direction of the arrow until it stops.While still holding the rewind crank in this position, depress the film rewind release button located on the bottom of the camera and turn the film advancelever to cock the shutter. This operation cocks the shutter without advancing the film. The shutter is now ready to make the secondexposure.Finafly, we suggestyou make one blank exposurebefore taking the next picture, to avoid the possibility of overlapping.View original page 21
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FOCUSING
M i c r o - s p l i t
M e t e r N e e d l e
F r e s n e l L e n s
F o l l o w e r N e e d l e
Matt Screen
" O f f " M a r k
Focusing is done by means of the micro-split image that : ' W h e n a n u l t r a - t e l e p h o t o l e n s e x c e e d i n g 4 5 0 m m i s u s e d ,
appears in the center of the viewfinder when the focusing t h e m i c r o - s p l i t m a y b e d i f f i c u l t t o f o c u s . I n t h i s c a s e , a d j u s t
ring is turned either to the left or right. When the image is f o c u s i n g o n t h e m a t t s c r e e n s u r r o u n d i n g t h e m i c r o s p l i t .
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 e f f i c i e n t l y a n e y e s i g h t - c o m p e n s a t i o n l e n s m o u n t e d i n t h e
looks dim and blurred. When the subject is brought into eyepiece of the viewfinder to accomplish accurate focusing.
focus, the left-or-rightblurring of the imagedisappears,the Also, a rubber eye cup is attachable to the eyepiece.
image becomes crisp and the focusing screen of the F q-rcru s r n rl i r'! | rif ra - reti [] h + t oc; r'ag:h y
viewfinder becomesclear. W h e n t a k i n g p i c t u r e s w i t h i n f r a - r e d f i l m , p e r f o r m t h e
The micro-split image rangefinder of the Sensorexis an focusing f irst and then shift the reading of the distance
improved type of the conventionalsplit image.lt is a highly s c a l e t o t h e " R " p o s i t i o n , e n g r a v e d o n t h e l e n s b a r r e l .
efficient split-imageof Miranda's invention which can be
used even with a Long telephoto lens.
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 darkenedand invisible).
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I
For crisp photographs, the camera must be held steadily ners is mostly due to uneven depression of the shutter
s i n c e a n y j a r r i n g o r v i b r a t i o n w i l l r e s u l t i n u n s h a r p p i c t u r e s release.
even with the best cameras. lt is suggested, therefore, '.-) Vertical holding of the camera will be more apt to
before starting to take pictures, to familiarize yourself , in cause camera shake than horizontal. Practice is requir-
front of a mirror, with the best way to hold the camera. ed. In the vertical position, one way is to hold the camera
' i , W i t h t h e c a m e r a f i r m l y h e l d i n b o t h h a n d s , h o l d i t with the shutter button up and the other with the buttonI closely against the face, but not too tightlv, as this will down. Choose whichever hold is preferable.
stiffen the posture with the result that the camera may , , i > I n s h o o t i n g w i t h a t e l e p h o t o l e n s , i t i s a d v i s a b l e t o
moving subject can not be followed. lt is s u p p o r t t h e l e n s b a r r e l w i t h t h e l e f t h a n d a s t h i s w i l l r e d u c eI vibrate, or that a
important that the body be relaxed and the camera remains camera shake.
stab I e. , i, lf5g a tripod when a slow shutter speed is used (See
' . ' H o l d t h e b r e a t h f o r a n i n s t a n t a n d g e n t l y d e p r e s s t h e p a g e 2 2 f o r s h o o t i n g a t s l o w s h u t t e r s p e e d s ) .
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www.orphancameras.com HOW TO OPERATETHE SELF-TIMER SHOOTINGAT SLOW SHUTTERSPEED The self-timer of the Sensorex can be set at any position of self-timer once after completing the roll of f ilm in the its run and thus lengthen or shorten its operating time. camera to release the actuating spring of the self-timer Operation may be interrupted at any time by resetting the m e c h a n i s m ) . lever to its original vertical position. * Hand-held shooting at speeds slower than 1 l3O second is * When the self-timer is operated in closed down shooting, liable to cause camera shake. In such a case, use a tripod attach a cover plate to the eyepiece of the view finder or when possible, preferably a sturdy kind. cover it with a hand, to avoid light coming in through the When using a trlpod it is better to work with a cable release, eyeptece. which can be screwed into the cable release socket on the 4 The self-timer is actuated by depressing the shutter shutter release button. button. The operating time is adjustable f rom half-a-second 4 When shooting at a slow shutter speed or with the to ten seconds, depending upon how far the lever is turned. self-timer using the closed down system, it is recommended The lever may be set either before or after advancing the that an accessory "cover plate" to the viewf inder's eyepiece f i l m . be used, or cover it with a hand as otherwise backlight may + lf the self-timer operation is no longer required after enter through the eyepiece and affect the exposure. setting the lever, it can be returned to its original position. 4 When the shutter has been operated at a slow speed, In this case, the shutter can be released as usual since the make sure that the shutter is completely released bef ore self-timer is not in operation. (However, operate the a d v a n c i n g t h e f i l m . 22View original page 24
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FILM REWIND
when a roll of f ilm 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 increaseand then suddenly cease.Turn the rewind crank
to an end, do not try to advancethe film any further, even several more times to make certain that the film has
if the winding lever stops during the course of its been entirely rewound. Then laft the rewind knob to
advancement.Forced advance might tear the film which open the back cover, and remove the cartridge.
might, in turn, make rewinding impossible. In extreme .+ Sometimeswhen the film advancelever stops during itscases,damageto the winding mechanism of the camera may advancement,the rewind button may not remain depressedresult. 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 pressingthe 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 an rewind button again.
the direction as indicated by the engravedarrow on the .) The depressedrewind button will return to its original
knob, so that the f llm is rewound into the cartridge. position when a new film is advancedwith the film advance
lever.
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www.orphancameras.comCARE IN HANDLING 1. Always fully depressthe shutterbutton. 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- returningto its originalposition. 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 buttonl B-to-1000and vice-versauntil 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 observethis may keep the self-timer lever back and forth a few times, till it mirror elevated.lf this occurs,removethe 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 sametime, depressthe shutter bulb flash is improper contact of the plug and button.Thiswill restorethe normalfunction. the flash socket. 3. Turn film advanceleveruntil it goesno further. Examine contact and plug when mounting the One full turn of 180" is necessaryto advance flashgun to the camera. one frame. Insufficientwinding may make the 7. lf the lens is left detached, make sure that the shutter button unworkable,or even if it does frbnt 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 shuttercurtain. This point requirescarefulatten- could become damaged. tion. 24View original page 26
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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.
Various Ways of Using Flash
As main light source
4 The flash unit is pointed towards the subject and
exposure is determined by the exposure index attached to
the f lash unit.
Bou nce light
+ This way of lighting diffuses the light evenly over the
subject and surroundings and is obtained by f lashing
upwards, reflecting the light from ceiling and walls. In this
case the lens opening should be increasedby 2-3 more Expozure in Flash Shooting.
stops, due to a certain amount of loss of light.
Operate the camera's lens aperture at shutter speed "60" Fill-in light
following the Guide Numbers provided in the instruction * To be used f or outdoor photography against the light,.
manual or on the body of the strobo or f lash bulb. to avoid shadows in nearby subjects.No specialprecautions
have to be taken as the f ill-in f lash will not affect the
exposure.
G u i d e N u m b e r ( G N )
Combination Table for Flash Shooting
+ T h e G N . i s o b t a i n e d b y m u l t i p l y i n g t h e d i s t a n c e ( i n S H U T T E R S P E E D CONTACT F L A S H U S E D meters) between the camera and the subject by the aperture
(f value). The aperture value can be determined by dividing 60 (one sixtieth of X Strobo the GN with the distance to the objective. For instance, a second)
when a strobo flash with GN 24 is used, and the distance Other shutter
set at three meters, the aperture value is calculated as24= speeds F P FP-classbu lb
3 = 8, theref ore set the lens to f8. In the event the exact
aperture value thus determined is not marked on the lens, Note: When the Automex or earlier Sensorex pentaprism
use an aperture of lesser value. (For example, when the or reflex-type viewfinders are used, cordless flash
aperture value 6 is obtained by dividing GN 24 bV 4m, the photography can not be performed without a minor
value f5.6 should be used in substitution for 6). adjustment.
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