A very versatile flashgun for many Canon, Chinon, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax 35mm SLR cameras (but NOT most AF or digital models – see below)

• Tilting head for bounce
• Wide-to-tele zoom flash
  and 28mm wide diffuser
• Guide numbers to 34m
• 2 auto modes, manual
• Dedicated for Canon
• Dedicated for Chinon
• Dedicated for Nikon
• Dedicated for Olympus
• Dedicated for Praktica
• Dedicated for Pentax
• NOT for AF or digital
• Includes instructions
• Includes colour filters
• 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 most AF or digital models). 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 the shutter speed will be set automatically when the flash is charged, and a ready light will appear in the camera's viewfinder on most models. There's also a standard setting for non-dedicated use on many other film cameras. The flash is in good used condition, fully working order, supplied with extra wide angle diffuser, colour filters and instructions, plus Alkaline batteries. Please read the full description for more important compatibility information.

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, plus an extra wide diffuser is supplied for 28mm lenses.

Useful guide numbers are around 34m (110ft) at the tele setting, 30m (100ft) at standard, 25m (84ft) at wide angle and 16m (56ft) with the diffuser, using 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 630CD flashgun is nicely made, around 115mm (4.5") tall and weighs only around 240g (8.5oz) without batteries. Power is supplied by 4x standard disposable alkaline AA batteries (one set is supplied). Locking shoe fitting for secure mounting.

An excellent flash for many manual focus SLR users.

Condition: Excellent++ (8/10)
The flash is in good condition and fully working order (checked on suitable film cameras), while the movements and controls work properly. The shoe is quite a tight fit, and the dedicated pins may need to be eased in manually. Cosmetically it shows the usual surface scratches and scrapes here and there in the plastic finish, while the battery contacts are slightly marked (not corroded) but have been cleaned and work fine. The instructions are complete (in English) and legible, and the accessories are in good condition.

No cracks, splits or deep scratches, and overall it's in good shape.
Includes instructions, diffuser, filters and 4x Alkaline AA batteries. At the time of listing we have more than one of this flash, but the pictures and description here are representative of all of them.

Compatibility
This flash is multi-dedicated and switchable between several different brands. The shutter speed is set automatically when the flash is charged in manual or aperture priority auto modes where available, and flash ready status is often shown in the viewfinder. It's NOT suitable for program, shutter priority or TTL flash modes, and is NOT compatible with any AF cameras other than those listed below.

Canon manual focus
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 AT-1, AV-1 and AL-1. The shutter speed is set automatically when the flash is charged, and flash ready status is shown in the viewfinder (except on the AT-1). The aperture is set manually on the AE-1, AE-1 Program, A-1, T50, T70, T80 and T90. Not suitable for TTL, program or shutter priority flash modes, Canon EOS cameras or the EF-M. The flash can be used on non-dedicated SLRs such as the FTb, FTbN, EF, TX, EX EE and T60 with shutter speed and aperture set manually.

Chinon manual focus and AF
The flash can be used on many 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, CP-7M and CP-9AF. 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. Auto or manual (non-dedicated) flash modes work on older Chinon cameras such as the AM-3, CS, CX, CX II, M-1, CE, CE II and CE-3 Memotron, CM-1, CM-3, CM-4, CM-4S, CM-5, CM-7, CS-4, DSL and SLR, 35mm compacts with hot shoe and many others.

Nikon manual focus
The flash can be used with Nikon 35mm manual focus SLR cameras with a hot shoe. Dedicated auto flash works on auto models including the Nikon EM, FG, FG-20, FE, FE2, FA and FM3A. 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 indication of flash ready on the Nikon FM2, FM2n and FM2/T, with shutter speed set manually. Non-dedicated operation is possible on other cameras with a hot shoe including the Nikon EL2, FM, FM10, FE10, Nikkormat FT-2, FT-3, EL and ELw. It's NOT suitable for Nikon AF or digital SLR cameras, and not recommended for manual focus cameras based on AF designs such as the F-301 (N2000) or F-601M (N6000).

Olympus manual focus 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 and OM-2N (with the appropriate flash shoe), OM-2 Spot Program (OM-2S), OM-4, OM-4ti (OM-4t), OM10, OM10 Quartz Date, OM20 (OMG), OM30 (OMF) and OM40 (OMPC), plus the Praktica BC 1, BC 3, BCA, BCC, BCS and BCX (black), Jenaflex AC-1 and AM-1 cameras. The shutter speed is set automatically and flash ready status is shown in the viewfinder. Viewfinder flash ready indication on the OM-1N (with the appropriate flash shoe), OM-3 and OM-3ti, with shutter speed set manually. Non-dedicated operation is used on the Olympus OM-1 (with the appropriate flash shoe),OM2000 and FTL, the Praktica B100, B200, BCX (silver), L, LB, LLC, LTL, MTL, DTL, PLC and EE series and other models with standard hot shoes. Not suitable for TTL or program flash modes. NOT suitable for the Olympus OM101 (OM88), OM707 (OM77AF) or digital cameras.

Pentax manual focus and early AF
The flash can be used with any Pentax 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), P30N (P3N), P30T, P50 (P5), MZ-M (ZX-M), Super A (Super Program) and LX, SFX (SF1), SFXn (SF1n) and SF7 (SF10). The shutter speed is set automatically when the flash is charged, and flash ready status is shown in the viewfinder. The flash is NOT compatible with TTL or program flash modes, or any later AF and digital cameras. It works on the original Pentax P30 (P3), but only in manual mode as this camera doesn't support aperture priority. Auto or manual (non-dedicated) flash modes work on older Pentax cameras with a hot shoe such as the ME, MX, KM, KX, K2, K2 DMD, K1000, Spotmatic II, F, ES, ESII and other M42 cameras, plus many others.

Other cameras
The flash is also suitable for other film cameras with a non-dedicated hot shoe connection, in auto or manual modes. It's NOT suitable for most digital cameras. Although the trigger voltage is reasonably low at under 10v, it's negative polarity which makes it unsuitable for most digital models. It works fine on our Fujifilm S9500, but won't fire on any of the digital SLR cameras we tried.