Versatile bounce, swivel and zoom AF flashgun for most Canon EOS film SLR cameras (see below for a full list)

• Bounce/swivel flash head
• 28-85mm zooming facility
• TTL auto exposure control
• AF illuminator for low light
• Guide number up to 37(m)
• Power saving, hi/low power
• For Canon EOS 35mm SLRs
• For Canon EOS APS SLRs
• Manual operation only on
  EOS 300X or digital SLRs
• Includes copy instructions
• Includes 4x AA batteries

This is an independent flash unit dedicated for most Canon EOS 35mm and APS film SLR cameras. It's NOT fully compatible with the EOS 300X (Rebel T2, Kiss 7) or any digital models, though it can be used manually. The flash is powerful, has a bounce, swivel and zoom head, AF illuminator, and provides fully automatic dedicated TTL flash control on suitable film cameras. This one's in good used condition, fully working order and supplied with instructions (copy) and Alkaline batteries. Please read the full description for more important information.

The 28-85mm zoom flash head has wide angle, standard and telephoto positions, to give extra coverage for wide angle lenses, and extra range with telephotos. The flash head tilts up to 90 degrees and swivels over 270 degrees for bounce flash in vertical or horizontal positions. Bounce flash gives much softer, more natural lighting than direct flash, and reduces the chance of redeye.

It has powerful guide numbers of 19-37 (m) or 62-120 (feet) with ISO 100 film, depending on the zoom setting. The theoretical maximum range is around 23m (74 feet) with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film, but as with all flashguns, actual range will depend on the conditions.

TTL (Through The Lens) automatic exposure system for extremely accurate exposures. Comprehensive control panel on the rear. Works automatically in all exposure modes, including Program. Automatic fill-in flash in daylight, including slow sync flash on suitable cameras. Hi and Low power settings – the latter avoids over-exposure close up, and dramatically reduces recycling times.

Works in the camera's autofocus mode, and has a large AF illuminator on the front to assist focusing in low light. This operates automatically when required, up to around 6.5m (21 feet) with suitable cameras. This Miranda CAF-32 flash measures around 135mm (5.25 inches) tall, and weighs approximately 300g (10.4oz) without batteries. It accepts 4x standard AA batteries, including alkaline (supplied) or rechargeable types, with auto shutoff to conserve battery power.

A very useful flash unit for most Canon EOS film users.

Condition: Excellent++ (8/10)
The flash is in good condition and fully working order, the controls and movements work positively, and all features work as expected (checked on suitable film cameras). Cosmetically there are the usual signs of use including some scratches and scrapes here and there in the plastic finish – please see the pictures. The battery compartment is slightly loose when empty but holds securely when loaded, while the contacts are clean with no signs of corrosion. The instructions are a copy for the Minolta-fit model, but mostly relevant and legible.

No cracks or splits, and overall it's in good shape.
Includes instructions (copy) and 4x Alkaline AA batteries.
Pictures in this listing show the actual flash offered for sale.

Compatibility
This flash is compatible with almost all Canon EOS 35mm film SLR cameras including the EOS 1, 1V, 1V HS, 1N, 1N RS, 5, 3, RT, 100, 10, 30, 33, 50, 50E, 55QD, 300, 300V, 500, 500N, 600, 620, 630, 650, 700, 750, 850, 1000, 1000F, 1000N, 1000FN, 3000, 3000N, 3000V and 5000, plus the equivalent Rebel, Elan and Kiss models and many others, but NOT the EOS 300X (Rebel T2, Kiss 7) – see below. It also works with the Canon EOS IX, IX E and IX-7 (IX Lite) APS film models.

The flash offers fully automatic exposure in all modes, including program. TTL (Through The Lens), OTF (Off The Film) flash metering for the most accurate exposures possible. Automatic setting of shutter speed and/or aperture in appropriate modes, with flash ready signal in the viewfinder.

TTL flash units like this one are NOT compatible with any EOS digital cameras, or the EOS 300X (EOS Rebel T2, EOS Kiss 7). These use a completely different E-TTL dedicated flash system, and you need Canon's own EX series flash units, or modern independent flash units with E-TTL which are specifically stated to be digital compatible. It's NOT compatible with Canon manual focus cameras, the EF-M or any other make, though it may operate manually on some models.