Dedicated auto and manual flash with bounce head for Canon and Pentax manual focus SLRs (plus Pentax digital – see below)

• Guide number 30m or 100ft
• Tilting head for bounce flash
• Two auto exposure modes
• Full power manual option
• Auto power saving feature
• Illuminated control panel
• Dedicated for Canon FD
• Dedicated for Pentax M
• Works on Pentax AF and
  digital with restrictions
• Includes copy instructions
• Includes 4x AA batteries

This flash unit is powerful, versatile, and can be used with many cameras with a standard hot shoe including 35mm, medium format and even digital models. It has a low, safe trigger voltage of 6.5v, which is suitable for most modern electronic and digital cameras as well as older types. Plus, it offers dedicated auto operation with many Canon and Pentax manual focus SLR cameras, setting the shutter speed automatically and displaying flash ready in the viewfinder with suitable models. This also works on newer Pentax AF and digital SLRs, but with restrictions. Please read the full description for more important information.

The flash head can tilt up to 90 degrees vertically for bounce flash, which gives softer, more natural lighting than direct flash, reduces the chance of redeye, and spreads the light over a wider area for wide angle lenses. The flash covers lenses down to 35mm (or the equivalent on other formats), and wider lenses can be used with bounce flash.

This is a powerful flash unit, with a guide number of 30m (100 feet) at ISO 100. This gives a likely range of up to 17.6m (57 feet) with an f/1.7 standard lens, and these ranges double at ISO 400 but as always, actual range will depend on the conditions. Auto or manual exposure control, with two auto ranges. This gives a choice of settings (f/4 or f/8 with ISO 100) for auto shots to suit the subject, with ranges up to 7.5m (25 feet) and 3.7m (12 feet) respectively. The auto sensor on the front of the flash remains pointed at the subject even if the flash is tilted, retaining auto exposure for bounce flash. Thyristor circuitry for reduced recycling times (or to keep up with auto winders) and more flashes per set of batteries at close distances. Full power manual operation is also available. Ready light and test button provided.

Very comprehensive control dial on the rear includes film speeds from ISO 25 to 400 (DIN 15 to 27 for German users), apertures from f/2 to f/32 and distances from 1 to 15 meters (3 to 50 feet). The dial lights up for easy reading in the dark – useful for a flash unit. Power is supplied by 4x standard AA batteries, which are inexpensive and easily obtainable. Disposable alkaline (supplied) or rechargeable NiCd or NiMH types can be used. Auto power saving system shuts down if the flash isn't used, to save battery power. Captive battery cover can't be easily dropped or lost. This independent Miranda 1590CD flash is very nicely made (in Japan), measures around 125mm (5 inches) tall on the camera, and weighs only 275g (9.6oz) without batteries.

An excellent flash unit, especially for Pentax and Canon users.

Condition: Excellent++ (8/10)
This flash is in fully working order and good used condition. It charges and fires correctly, and dedicated features have been tested on suitable 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 OK, while the instructions are a copy but legible.

No cracks, splits or deep scratches, and overall it's in good shape.
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. Includes copy of instructions and 4x Alkaline AA batteries. 

Compatibility
This flash is suitable for many cameras, and offers auto, dedicated operation with the models below:

Canon manual focus
Dedicated auto flash works on the Canon AT-1, AV-1, AL-1, A-1 and F-1N when charged, and flash ready status is shown in the viewfinder (except on the AT-1). The aperture is set manually (aperture priority auto mode is recommended where available). It works on the AE-1, AE-1 Program, T50, T70, T80 (with FD lenses) and T90, with the aperture set manually on the lens. The shutter speed is set automatically when the flash is charged (if necessary) and flash ready status is shown in the viewfinder. Not suitable for TTL, shutter priority or program modes. AC lenses are not usable as the aperture cannot be set manually. 

The flash can be used on non-dedicated SLRs such as the T60, FTb, FTbN, EF, TX, EX-Auto and similar models with a hot shoe fitting (plus the EF-M 35mm model), in auto or manual flash modes with shutter speed and aperture set manually.

It's not recommended for Canon EOS cameras as the dedicated features are not compatible, and some models only accept trigger voltages up to 6v.

Pentax manual focus, AF and digital
Dedicated auto flash works on Pentax film and digital models including the ME Super, ME-F, MG, MV, MV-1, Super A, Program A, A3, P30N, P30T, P50, MZ-M and LX (with hot shoe viewfinders). 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. It works on the original Pentax P30 (P3), but only in manual mode as this camera doesn't support aperture priority.

On Pentax AF and digital cameras you need to set the aperture manually (Av mode works well), and then the flash sets the correct exposure depending on the distance. Compatible models include the SF, Z, MZ series and *ist auto focus models, plus the *ist D and K series digital models and related Samsung GX DSLRs. Not compatible with TTL or program flash modes.

The flash can be used on non-dedicated SLRs such as the Pentax Spotmatic II, IIa, F, Electro Spotmatic, ES, ES II, ME, MX, KM, KX, K2, K2 DMD, K1000, EI-2000 digital and similar models with a hot shoe fitting, in auto or manual flash modes with shutter speed and aperture set manually.

AF, digital and other cameras
The flash is also suitable for many any non-dedicated cameras with a hot shoe. NOTE: Many older flashguns have high trigger voltages – sometimes hundreds of volts – which can theoretically damage modern electronic cameras. We've tested this flash and it has a low trigger voltage of 6.5v, which should be suitable for just about any camera, with the possible exception of cheaper Canon EOS models which specify 6v or less. Please contact us if you have any questions about compatibility with your equipment.