A Few Words About Your Miranda

In the so-called range-viewfinder type camera of the past, the lens and the viewfinder, while operated simultaneously, were optically entirely separate entities. Accordingly, the cameraman, who adjusted his focus by looking at his rangefinder, naturally found his picture out of focus if there happened to be something mechanically wrong. In ordinary photography, where a standard lens is used, the inconvenience may not be great. Nowadays, however, close-up, enlargement or copying work is often done by inserting a ring or tube between the camera and the lens; or telephoto work, by using a telephoto lens; or minute medical or scientific special purpose photography, by substituting a microscope for the camera lens — in such a case, sighting irregularities, such as parallax and faulty composition, make the old range-viewfinder system camera unsatisfactory.

The single-lens reflex camera which enables the user to photograph exactly what he sees in his viewfinder, is better. However, even with this type of camera, the light which enters the viewfinder through the focusing lens, may be dim; or the image may be reversed directionally; or, due to a movement of the camera, the image may dance or shift.

The MIRANDA, which you now hold in your hands, does away with all these difficulties. Combining a mechanically and optically perfect single-lens camera with the new penta-prism finder in which the large, extra-bright image that you see of your subject is the image that enters your film, it truly realizes the ideal and answers the requirements of photographers everywhere as the long-awaited single-lens reflex camera with the penta-prism finder.

Your MIRANDA will be a good companion to you for a long time to come. You will enjoy using it and the pictures you take with it will give you much pleasure and satisfaction.

FEATURES THAT MAKE THE MIRANDA OUTSTANDING CAMERAS

Your MIRANDA has many outstanding qualities. Read the following pages carefully so that it will give you the best of which it is capable.

• Viewfinder Clarity
The viewfinder shows, at a glance and in bright, clear detail, the exact composition of your picture — including depth of field, highlights, shadows, and color contrasts. It also ensures pin-sharp focusing.
• Standard Lens
Allows photography as close as 16 inches. Regardless of the lens or the distance to the subject, your final photo will be an exact reproduction of what you see in the viewfinder-free from viewing irregularities.
• Interchangeable Lenses
You can choose the lens that best suits your purpose, whether for portrait work or fine control over highlights and shadows.
• Large Lens Mount Aperture
Ensures full-frame coverage, even for extreme close-ups. The inside of the lens mount is threaded for screw-in accessories like lenses and extension rings. The outside uses a bayonet system for attaching accessories such as the Focabell.
• Adapters
Adapters allow use of lenses from Exakta, Asahiflex, Reflex-Korelle, and others. Canon, Leica, and Nikon lenses can also be used for close-up photography with the appropriate adapters.
• Interchangeable Finder
The standard pentaprism finder can be replaced with a collapsible hood (sold separately) when desired.
• Corrective Lens Compatibility
A corrective lens can be inserted into the finder for photographers with impaired vision who prefer to shoot without glasses.
• Greater Versatility
You can attach a microscope for microphotography. Rings, tubes, the Focabell (bellows), and other accessories enable you to work from close-up to infinity.

1   High-Speed Indicator
2   Slow-Speed Dial Setting
3   Shutter Setting Knob
4   Film Exposure Counter
5   Back Hinges
6   Slow-Speed Indicator
7   Cable Release Socket
8   High-Speed Dial
9   Slow-Speed Dial
10  F.P. Synchro Socket (for flashbulbs)
11  X Synchro Socket (for electronic flash)
12  Shutter Release Button
13  Eye-Level Pentaprism
14  Rewinding Knob
15  ASA Indicator (film speed)
16  Film Type Indicator
17  Back Lock
18  Strap Catch
19  Pentaprism Lock
20  Mounting Flange (lens mount)
21  Focusing Ring
22  Aperture Setting Ring
23  Pre-Setting Ring
24  Lens
25  Eyepiece
26  Rewind Release
27  Tripod Socket

HOW TO OPERATE

SHUTTER SETTING

MIRANDA is a unique camera, carefully developed after years of trial and test. It embodies new features designed to meet most photographic problems simply and accurately. Before attempting to operate your MIRANDA please read this instruction booklet through carefully once, and then proceed with the following steps:

(a) Remove lens cap.

(b) Turn shutter setting knob in the direction of the arrow until it stops.

(c) Speed Dial Setting.

1) Use of high speed dial: first be sure that black arrow of slow speed dial is opposite the red arrow. (Fig. 1) Then set high speed dial at any chosen speed from 1/30 to 1/500 by lifting it upwards and placing the desired speed against the inner red arrow. (Fig. 2)
2) When an exposure of longer than one second is desired, set the high speed dial at B. The shutter will then remain open for as long as the shutter release is held down. This type of exposure is best made on a tripod and with the aid of a cable release, as explained later.
3) To use slow speed: set the red number of slow speed dial against the red arrow. It is not necessary to alter the previous setting of the high speed dial. This feature is exclusive to MIRANDA and is not found in any other camera. (Fig. 3)


(d) The pre-setting ring is designed to permit focusing at the full opening of the lens, or widest aperture, f: 1.9. If for example you intend to make the exposure at f: 8, pull back the pre-setting ring as illustrated and set it at f: 8. Then turn the aperture ring to the full opening of f: 1.9, for ease of viewing. (Fig. 4)


(e) To make the exposure, hold the camera comfortably and firmly in both hands and rest it against your cheek. Look through the eyepiece to compose the picture and turn the focusing ring, right or left, until the image is perfectly sharp. Next, turn the aperture setting ring to the right as far as it will go, (in this case f: 8). Press the shutter release button smoothly and firmly, to avoid camera shake. It should be pointed out here that the image seen through the MIRANDA prism viewer covers the exact area that will appear in the photographic image, without displacement or distortion. (Fig. 5, 6)


(f) Replace aperture setting ring at full opening of f: 1.9, unless you wish to take further pictures at the previously set position.


(g) Should you desire to eliminate use of the pre-setting ring, set it at f: 16. Focus in the usual way and close the aperture setting ring to any desired setting for exposure. You may prefer to use this method when focusing by depth of field.

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