Compact and versatile flashgun for Canon, Chinon, Minolta, Olympus, Pentax and Praktica manual SLR cameras

• Tilting head for bounce flash
• Wide angle to tele zoom flash
• Guide numbers up  to 34m
• Two auto modes and manual
• Dedicated for 35mm Canon,
  Chinon, Minolta, Olympus,
  Pentax and Praktica
• Not for digital SLRs
• Includes AA batteries

This is an excellent auto bounce zoom flashgun for many Canon, Chinon, Minolta, Olympus and Pentax manual focus SLR cameras (but not digital models - see below). It's ideal for photographers with more than one type of classic SLR camera.

A sliding switch sets the flash to work with each type of camera, and with suitable models (see the Compatibility section below) the shutter speed will be set automatically when the flash is charged, and a ready light will appear in the camera's viewfinder. There's also a standard setting for non-dedicated use on other cameras.

The bounce flash head tilts up to 45, 65 and 90 degrees for bounce flash, which gives much softer, more natural lighting than direct flash. Zoom flash head adjusts for wide angle (35mm), normal (50mm) and telephoto (85mm and longer) lenses, giving wider coverage or greater range as appropriate.

Useful guide numbers are 34m (110ft) at the tele setting, 30m (100 feet) at standard and 25m (84 feet) at wide angle, with ISO 100 film. This gives a theoretical maximum range of around 27m (57 feet) with ISO 100 film and 50mm f/1.7 lens, and even further with faster films. As with all flashguns, actual range will depend on the conditions.

Two auto exposure modes are available giving ranges of up to 11.5m (37 feet) at f/2.8, or 8m (26 feet) at f/4 with ISO 100 film, at the telephoto setting. Full manual option provided. Thyristor circuitry used in auto modes for faster recycling and more flashes per set of batteries. Comprehensive control panel on the rear of the flash provides distances from 1.1 to 18m (3.6 to 60 feet), apertures from f/1.4 to f/22 and film speeds from ISO 25 to 1600. Ready light, plus auto check light confirms correct exposure after the shot has been taken.

This independent Miranda 700CD flashgun is nicely made, quite compact at around 120mm (4.75 inches) tall on the camera and weighs only around 240g (without batteries). Power is provided by 4x standard disposable alkaline AA batteries (included). Standard hot shoe fitting with locking ring for secure mounting, and the electrical contacts are retracted when the ring is in the unlocked position.

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An excellent flash for many manual focus SLR users!

Condition: Excellent++ (8/10)
The flash is in good condition and fully working order. All controls work positively, and it's been tested on suitable film cameras. Cosmetically it shows just the usual surface scratches and scrapes here and there in the plastic finish. The battery contacts are slightly marked, but have been cleaned and work fine. Overall, it's in good shape! At the time of listing we have more than one of this item, but the pictures and description here are representative of all of them.

Includes new Alkaline batteries

Compatibility
This flash is suitable for many 35mm SLR cameras plus some AF models, and offers auto, dedicated operation with those below:

Canon
The flash can be used with Canon 35mm manual focus SLR cameras with a hot shoe. Dedicated auto flash works on auto models including the Canon AE-1, AE-1 Program, AT-1, AV-1, AL-1 A-1, T50, T70, T80, T90 and F-1N. The shutter speed is set automatically when the flash is charged, and flash ready status is shown in the viewfinder. Not suitable for TTL or program flash modes. NOT suitable for Canon EOS cameras or the EF-M.

Chinon
The flash can be used with any Chinon SLR camera with a hot shoe. Dedicated auto flash works on models such as the Chinon CE-4, CE-4S, CA-4, CA-4S, CG-5, CE-5, CP-5, DP-5, CP-6 Spot, CP-X and CP-7M. The shutter speed is set automatically when the flash is charged, and flash ready status is shown in the viewfinder. Not suitable for TTL or program modes. Also suitable for other cameras made by Chinon and sold under other names, such as the Sears KSX-P, Agfa Selectronic 2 and 3, Revue AC 3S, AC 4SP, AC5 and AC6 AF, plus others.

Minolta
The flash can be used with Minolta 35mm manual focus SLR cameras with a standard hot shoe. Dedicated auto flash works on auto models including the Minolta XG-1, XG-2, XG-7, XG-9, XG-A, XG-M, X-300 (X-370), X-300s (X-370N), X-7A, X-9 X-500 (X-570), X-700 and other XG and X models, the XD, XD-5, XD-7, XD-11 and the CLE rangefinder camera, plus the Centon DF-300 and some Seagull cameras, which are clones of the Minolta X models. The shutter speed is set automatically when the flash is charged, and flash ready status is shown in the viewfinder. Not suitable for TTL or program flash modes. NOT suitable for Minolta Dynax/Maxxum AF cameras, APS or digital cameras.

Olympus and Praktica
The flash can be used with Olympus and Praktica 35mm manual focus SLR cameras with a hot shoe. Dedicated auto flash works on auto models including the Olympus OM-2, OM-2N (these models require the appropriate Olympus flash shoe), OM-2 Spot Program (OM-2S), OM-4, OM-4ti (OM-4t), OM-10, OM-10 Quartz Date, OM-20 (OM-F), OM-30 (OM-G), OM40 (OM-PC), plus the Praktica BC 1, BC 3, BX20, BX20S and Jenaflex cameras. The shutter speed is set automatically when the flash is charged, and flash ready status is shown in the viewfinder. Not suitable for TTL or program flash modes. Viewfinder flash ready indication on the OM-1N and OM-3 models. NOT suitable for Olympus digital cameras.

Pentax
The flash can be used with Pentax 35mm manual focus, auto focus and digital SLR cameras with a hot shoe. Dedicated auto flash works on models including the Pentax ME Super, ME-F, MG, MV, MV-1, Program A (Program Plus), A3 (A3000), P50 (P5), MZ-M (ZX-M), Super A (Super Program) and LX, SFX (SF1), SFXn (SF1n), SF7, Z-1 (PZ-1), PZ-1 (PZ-1P), Z-10 (PZ-10), Z-20 (PZ-20), Z-70 (PZ-70), MZ-3, MZ-5 (ZX-5), MZ-5n (ZX-5n), MZ-6, MZ-7 (ZX-7), MZ-10 (ZX-10), MZ-30 (ZX-30), MZ-50 (ZX-50) and MZ-S. The shutter speed is set automatically when the flash is charged, and flash ready status is shown in the viewfinder. Please note that this flash is not compatible with TTL or program flash modes. On AF cameras you need to set the aperture manually (A mode works well), and then the flash sets the correct exposure depending on the distance. NOT suitable for Pentax digital cameras.

Please note that this flash unit is not suitable for digital cameras. Some 700CD flashes work on digital and some don't - ours have been tested and those listed here will not fire reliably on most digital models.