A very versatile flashgun for many Canon, Chinon, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax 35mm SLR cameras (see below)

• Tilting head for bounce
• Wide-to-tele zoom flash
• Extra wide angle diffuser
• Guide numbers to 32m
• 2 auto modes, manual
• Dedicated for Canon
• Dedicated for Chinon
• Dedicated for Nikon
• Dedicated for Olympus
• Dedicated for Praktica
• Dedicated for Pentax
• Hot shoe, synchro cable
• Complete and boxed
  with instruction leaflet
• With Alkaline batteries

This is an excellent auto bounce zoom flashgun for many Canon, Chinon, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax 35mm manual focus SLR cameras (but not digital models - see below). It's ideal for photographers with more than one type, or those looking to upgrade. 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, reduces the chance of redeye and spreads the light out to cover wider lenses. The zoom flash head adjusts for wide angle (35mm), normal (50mm) and telephoto (85mm and longer) lenses, giving wider coverage or greater range as appropriate. An extra wide angle diffuser is supplied for lenses down to 28mm.

Useful guide numbers are around 32m (104ft) at the tele setting, 28m (91 feet) at standard, 24m (78 feet) at wide angle, with ISO 100. This gives a theoretical maximum range of around 20m (65 feet) with ISO 100 film and 50mm f/1.4 lens, or 23m (75 feet) with a 135mm f/2.8 lens and ISO 400 film, but 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, at the telephoto setting. Thyristor circuitry is used in the auto modes for faster recycling and more flashes per set of batteries, and a full power manual option is provided.

A 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. There's a ready light, plus an auto check light confirms correct exposure after the shot has been taken. This independent Miranda 630 CD flashgun is nicely made, yet weighs only around 250g (without batteries), and accepts 4x standard disposable alkaline AA batteries (supplied). Locking shoe fitting for secure mounting.

An excellent flash for manual focus SLR users!

Condition: Excellent+++ (8.5/10)
The flash is in very good condition and fully working order (checked on suitable film cameras), and all the controls work positively. Cosmetically it shows just the usual surface marks here and there in the plastic finish. The battery contacts are slightly marked (though not corroded), and work fine. The box and instructions are showing signs of age, but the accessories are in good condition.

No cracks, splits or deep scratches, and overall it's in nice 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.

Boxed with instructions, synchro lead, wide angle diffuser, 3 coloured filters and AA batteries

Compatibility
This flash is suitable for many manual focus cameras (not recommended for AF or digital models), and offers auto, dedicated operation with the models 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 most 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. 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. Not recommended for the Chinon CP-9AF.

Nikon
The flash can be used with most Nikon manual focus SLR cameras with a hot shoe. Dedicated operation with automatic setting of shutter speed and viewfinder flash ready indication on the FE, FE2, FM3A, FA, FG, FG-20, F-301 (N2000) and F-601M (N6000). Viewfinder indication of flash ready on the Nikon FM-2. Not compatible with TTL or program flash modes. NOT suitable for Nikon AF 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. Viewfinder flash ready indication on the OM-1N and OM-3 models. Not suitable for TTL or program flash modes. NOT suitable for Olympus digital cameras.

Pentax
The flash can be used with Pentax 35mm manual focus SLR cameras with a hot shoe. Dedicated auto flash works on auto 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. 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 Pentax AF or digital cameras.

Other cameras
The flash is also suitable for other film cameras with a non-dedicated hot shoe or PC synchro cable connection, in auto or manual modes. Not suitable for digital cameras - although the trigger voltage is reasonably low at -8.5v, it doesn't fire on any of the digital cameras we've tried.