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Orphancarrretas.com Posted7-23-'04 This next page contains information on this camera. This manual is for reference and historical purposes, all rights reserved.
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S ET TIN GTH E A P E RT URE H1 Rotate the APERTURE RING (67) with the thumb and index finger of your left hand. Align the desired aperture number (f/stop) with the APERTURE lNDTCATOR (15).
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For full-open metering turn the LIGHT MEASUREMENT MODE SWITCH (49) so the INDICATOR (47) is aligned with the red FULL-OPEN MARK (46). Follow the procedures on pages 22 and 23.
E q1 a For closed-down meterang turn the LIGHT MEASUREMENT MODE SWITCH (49) so the INDICATOR (471 is aligned with the white CLOSED-DOWN MARK (48). Folfow the procedures on pages 22 and 23 but make sure the aperture is stopped down when metering by slidingthe PREVEW LEVER (50) downward.
F Q t l . , As soon as the MODE SWITCH (49) is set at closeddown, the LED lights. lt remains lit for 20 seconds, then cuts off. To reactivate the LED for 2O more seconds, depress the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (38) slightly, and then releaseyour finger. There is no need to keep the BUTTON (38) depressed to keep the LED lit.
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F O C U S I N GT H E U N I Q U E GI To focus, look through the viewfinder and at the same time rotate the FOCUSING RING (181 right or left as required.
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12z For INFRA-RED photography, first focus normally. Next, turn the indicated distance on the DISTANCE SCALE (69) so it is aligned with the INFRARED 'R') on the DISTANCE INDICATOR (40) (red dot and DEPTH OF FIELD SCALE (41)
G4 For moving srbjects use a fast 11l25O or higher) shutter speed, and move your camera ("follow the action") witr the subject. Ask your Miranda dealer to recommend photographic literature that will explain this and other photographic principles.
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MTRATVDAQls WAY I N N E R M U L T I M I C R O P R I S MS P O T
G5 The unique Miranda Ouadrascopic lmage System (OlSl rangefinder is a four way focusing system, hence-quadra (fourl scopic (viewing).
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The QIS rangefinder screen is composed of a circular split-image dot and ring which splits any image, vertical, horizontal, or oblique; a multi-microprism spot which checker's the image; a surrounding ground glass (matte) ring that blurs the image; and a matte Fresnel field that blurs the surrounding background.
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This extremely versatile screen is bright, clear, and sharp. lts unique design when coupled with a condenser built into the pentaprism makes especially rapid and accurate focusing easy wit'rout the split-image ever blackening. Under the most adverse conditions the rangefinder will onty darken somewhat. There is no other rangefinder like it.
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H3b Set the shutter speed.
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Set the lens aperture.
H4 The Miranda dx-3 features a full information viewfinder. Your eye should remain looking through the viewfinder as you adjust for proper exposure. Aperture reading is on the right, shutter speed on the left and the meter LED's on the bottom.
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Metering is achieved through miniature lC circuitry. Release the shutter when either 'OK'.'OK+i or'-OK' LED's light uP.
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H6 The Miranda dx-3 is a zone qfstem metering camera, and the area measured is lower, center-weighted. When using your camera in a vertical position, determine exposure while holding the camera horizontally, then return the camera to its vertical position, compose, focus, and shoot.
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lf you performed step 3a, then while slightly depressing the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (3gl adiust the lens aperture until the red 'OK' lights up in the viewfinder.
When using the close-down metering mode, make sure you rotate the PREVIEW LEVER (50) down after each aperture adjustment otherwise the reading wiil not be accurate. DO NOT keep the PREVTEW LEVER (SOl d o w n w h i l e a d j u s t i n gt h e A P E R T U R E R t N G (67).
lf you performed step 3b, then while slightly depressing the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (381 adiust the shutter speed until the red 'OK' lights up in the viewfinder.
When using the closed-down metering mode make sure the PREVTEW LEVER (S0) is held down. lt is not necessary to keep the SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (38} depressed.
H8 When the meter LED's in the viewfinder do not light, the combined power of the batteries has fallen below 4.4V. Replace the batteries as shown on page 8.
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REWINDING THE FILM KI Depressthe REWIND BUTTON (291 until it clicks.
K2 Flip open the FILM REWIND CRANK (11), and turn it clockwise, following the REWIND DIRECTION ARROW ( 131. Continue turning until you feel the resistance cease, t{ren turn the crank which now moves very freely, two or three more turns.
K3 Pull the BACK covER LocK LEVER (511 down, and the back cover will swing open. Pull the Fl LM REWIND KNOB (20) all the way up. Remove the film cassette. Use a blower brush to remove film chips or other particles from inside the camera.
THE BACK COVER REMOVING To remove the BACK COVER simply depress the BACK COVER RELEASE PIN (61), move the top out a little, and lift up. To return, just reverse the procedure. Only remorre the BACK COVER when absolutely necessary.
U T I L I Z I N GF L A S H U N I T S LI tThen available light is low or supplemental lighting is needed, a flashgun or an electronic fla*r unit should be used with your Miranda dx-3. Slip the flashgun or electronic flash unit base into the rear of the ACCESSORY SHOE (6). tf the ftash unit has a locking device, tighten it.
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L2 _ SEE THE FLASHSYNCHRONIZATION CHART ABOVE When a regular cord-eguipped flash unit is used: connect the cord plug to:
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When a hot shoe-equipped electronic flash unit is slid into the ACCESSORY SHOE (6) it should couple with the HOT SHOE CONTACT (7), and no synchro cord is necessary. The ACCESSORV STOPPER (8) is pushed forward and cuts off the LED's. Set the SHUTTER SPEED DIAL (41 to 1/60 sec.
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U S I N GT H E S E L F . T I M E R MI After cocking the shutter, push the SELF-TIMER SETTING BUTTON (35) in, and at the same time, pu*r the SELF-TIMER LEVER (36) down.
M2 Release the shutter. The self-timer now activates, and the SELF-TIMER OPERATING INDICATOR l21l begins flashing.
M3 The self-timer will give you an I second delay. During this time the SELF-TIMER OPERATING INDICATOR (21) will continue to flash. At the end of 8 seconds, the INDICATOR shuts off, the LEVER returns, and the shutter moves.
M4 lf you want to release the self-timer press up on the SELF-TIMER LEVER (36). lf you haven't already p r e s s e dt h e S H U T T E R R E L E A S E B U T T O N ( 3 8 ) t h e SHUTTER will not go off, but if you have, a picture will be immediately taken when you move the LEVER (36) uP.
I N T E R C H A N G I NL GE N S E S NI To remove the lens, first set the APERTURE RING (671 to the full-open position (smallest number), depress the LENS RELEASE LEVER (42), and^while keeping it depressed, rotate the lens 45" counterclockwise until the LENS POSITIONING MARK (14) is alisned With thE LENS POSITIONING ARROW (37}. Lift the lensoff. SEE NOTE-NEXT PAGE!
N2 To attach the lens, align the LENS POSITIONING MARK (141 on the Miranda Auto lens with the LENS POSITIONING ARROW (37) on the camera body. Turn the lens about 45o clockwise until it click locks into place.
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When the lens has been removed, do not expose the camera lens mount opening to sunlight or other exceg sive light as you risk fogging the falm. We suggest if no shade is available that you turn your back to the light source, and interchange lensesin the slrade of your body.
t. r fL, DO NOT set any Miranda Auto EC lens at this position when mounted on the Miranda dx-3 as it will result in under exposed photos. Note ftat the APERTURE RING (67) as it rotates click stops at each aperture mark, and will meet resistance after the minimum aperture setting. The pictured pcition can only be set when pressure is applied. DO NOT.
ST O RI NGA ND C AR IN G F O R Y O U R MIR AN D A dx-3 DO Do Do Do
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remove the battery if the camerais to be stored. store the camera with a drying agent (silica getl, separate from the cameracase. make sure the shutter is not cocked, and the SHUTTER RE LE A S E LO C K (4 4 1 i s s e t (S e ep a g e t3 l . use a soft blower brush to remove dust on the lens, and foreign matter inside the mirror housingand film transport system. usea soft dry cloth to cleanexternal metallic parts. use special lens tissue with pure arcohor or ether only, to clean smudgesoff the lens or eyepiece. Nor point the camera directly at, or leave the lens exposed to the sun. HA V E Y O U S E NT IN T H E G U AR AN T EE R EOU E S TC A R D ?
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P3 When the X/FP FLASH TERMINAL eq is not in use it should be covered with the black vinyl cap to protect againstaccidental electrical discharge. Likewise, the HoT sHoE coNTAcT l7l should be covered by the plastic protector provided wath the camera. BE SURE the clear plastic protector is slid into the ACCESSORY SHOE (7) with the arrow and notch facing forward. lf the protector is inserted backwards, the LED's will not light.
P4 The correct procedure for operating the self-timer is t o f i r s t a d v a n c et h e f i l m , s e t t h e S E L F ' T I M E R L E V E R ( 3 6 ) ( s e e M l , p a g e 2 6 l - , a n d t h e n p r e s st h e S H U T T E R RELEASE BUTTON (38}. O n c et h e S E L F - T I M E RO P E R A T I N G I N D I C A T O R ( 2 1 ) b e g i n s f l a s h i n g , D O N O T f u r t h e r a d v a n c et h e f i l m , a n d r e l e i s e ' t h e S H U T T E R , a s t h i s m a y c a u s et h e m i r r o r t o remain in the up position.The SELF-TIMER BUTTON (38) must be reset (see M4, page 26) before the film is further advanced.
P5 When temporarily putting a Miranda Auto Lens down, always place the front element side down. Placing the lens down the other way may damage the protruding levers. lt is best to place the rear cap on, to avoid dirt and dust entering the lens mechanism.
P6 After interchanging lenses as explained in N2 on page 27, turn the APERTURE RING (67) from the largest number to the smallest number and back again. This assures proper coupling between the lens and oamera mechanisms123,26 & 33).
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THE STORYBEHINDYOUR MIRANDAdx-3 t.I
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ln 1956 Orion Camera Co. became Miranda Camera Co., Ltd., and a year later introduced three new camera modefs, the MIRANDA A, A2, and B along with a rev o l u t i o n a r y d u a l r e f l e x v i e w f i n d e r , t h e r e n o w n e c JV F - 3 . C o n t i n u i n g t h e e x t e n s i v e s e r i e so f p h o t o g r a p t i i c f i r s t s , M i r a n d ai n t r o d u c e di n 1 9 5 9 ,t h e M T R A N D A A U T O M E X , the first 35mm SLR camera with a built-in exposure m e t e r c o u p l e d t o t h e l e n s .W i t h w o r l d r e c o g n i t i o n c a m e t h e i n c r e a s e dd e m a n d f o r h i g h q u a l i t y M i r a n d a p r o d u c t s , and so the company after a series of moves settled into what seemed then, a very big factory, its present locat i o n . T h i s f a c t o r y w a s e x p a n d e d m a n y t i m e s , a n d f i n a ll y
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MIRANDA CAMERAS.... ..THE NEW PROFESSIONALS"
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F U L L . O P E NM A R K ( R E D } L I G H T M E A S U R E M E N TM O D E I N D I C A T O R C L O S E D . D O W NM A R K ( W H I T E ) L I G H T M E A S U R E M E N TM O D E S W I T C H P R E V IE W L E V E R BACK COVER LOCK LEVER V I E W F I N D E R D I O P T E RP I E C EM O U N T CAMERA BODYSERIAL NUMBER F I L M S T A B I L I Z I N GR A I L S RAPID LOAD TAKE.UP SPOOL S P R O C K E TW H E E L F I L M P L A NE G U I D E R A I L S F I L M P RE S S U RE P L A T E C A S S E T T ES T A B I L I Z E R F I L M S T A B I L I Z I N GR O L L E R S B A C K C O V E R R E L E A S EP I N BACK COVER LOCKS F I L M C A S S E T T EC H A M B E R F I L M R E W I N DS H A F T SHUTTER CURTAIN V I E W F I N D E RE Y E P I E C E A P E R T U RE R I N G B UI L T - I N L E N S H O O D DISTANCESCALE P O S I T I VE F O C U S I N GG R I P F I L T E R S C R E WM O U N T P E N T A P RI S M
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